User manual VESTAX PMC-20SL

[. . . ] Don't allow water or any foreign get incidc of thia unit. unit away from object to heatemitting 5. Place the unit on a stable, holizontal position, where there is little or no vibration. Check the voltage rating of this unit before connecting the unil to a power supply. [. . . ] Installation of Balance Weght Place tlrw bdww weight on the rear tonearm (see fig. 1) winding the balance weight clockwise. shaft of the Installation of Cartridge In accordance with the instructions of the cartridge, m&all a cartridge properly. In caee the cartridge weight is less than 8g, it is necessary to fix the attached shell weight on the cartridge. Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals The terminals of rnoet cartridges are color corded' Connect each lead wire to the terminal of the same color. Red *-Right Channel t (R+) . *. . . *e*** Channel Green CR-) ***m. *-*-sowRight m, . *. *m*. *e*Left Channel + be. . *. . ***a*Left Channel - Adjustment of Overhang Use a rule, etc. to carry out correct adjustment, As shown in the illustration, overhang indicates the distance from the stylue tip to the center of the turntable spindle when the stylus tip falls on the extension of e straight line from the pivot of the tonearm to the center of the spindle. If the overhang adjustment ls not properly made, the stylus will not be able to trace the record grooves correctly. Loosen the two cartridge mounting screws. Slide, the cartridge forward or backward until the position of the stylus tip corresponds to the specified distance from the center of spindle (see illustration). After, obtaining correct overhang, tighten the two cartrIdge mounting 8~2-9~~ firmly. Note : Be shure not to touch stylus during adjustment with finger. Locate the unit as far away from the speakers as possible and isolate the unit' from sound radiation from them. rf the unit is placed too close to the radio, xnterference to AM/FM reception may result. CONNECTION or mixer. GNl-j Note Be sure to connect firmly-the GND terminal t, o the amplifier or mixer, or a power source HUM will result. . Relationship between Pitch and Fader Position PITCH WY. - COIUlect the output to inputs of amplifier Acoustic Feedback is uaally caused by vibration of speakers, which affects the ecnsitive cartridge. If such a phenomenon occurs, relocate the turntable or speakers as far apart from each other as possible. Hum ie usually caused by nearby appliances that use transformar or thermostat. Relocating the unit further away from the noise sources will readily solve the problem. Hum may also be produced if the unit is not properly grounded. Make sure the grounding wire extending from the unit is securely connected to the GND terminal on the amplifier or mixer. -Ii- OPERATION NOTES LPlace the record on the turntable mat. 2. Prese the power switch button provided at rear panel to turn "ON" position. %&move the stylus protector if cartridge is detachable one. 4. Puah the start/stop button, then platter will start to turn. [. . . ] Dust and dirt at the headshell terminals may result in increased "HUM" noise or intermittent sound. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the headshell terminals. l Dust and dirt should be carefully removed from stylus tip or records. Dust and dirt on the stylus tip or record may not only result in deterioration of tone quality, but alao cause undue wear of the record and the stylus tip itself. [. . . ]