User manual SHERWOOD PM-9901

[. . . ] The model may not be able to perform at its best in an extremely cold envirnment. The optimum ambient temperature range is 0 oC to 35 oC. OPERATION PRECAUTIONS 1. Always clean the stylus both before and after playing a record with a soft brush, and try to make it a rule to clean the record with a soft brush and try to make it a rule to clean the records with a good quality cleaner. Be careful not to make the turntable vibrate while a record is playing, since this can result in damage to the stylus and record. [. . . ] The terminals of most cartridges are color coded. Connect each lead wire to the terminal of the same color. White (L+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left channel+ Blue (L-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left channelRed (R+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right channel+ Green (R-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right channel(2) Install the cartridge to the headshell and tighten it with screws provided with the cartridge. (d) Rotate the counterweight until the tonearm is approximately balanced horizontally (floats freely). (e) Refasten the tonearm with the arm clamp. ( f ) Hold the counterweight stationary with one hand and rotate only the stylus-pressure ring to bring the number "0" of the ring into alignment with the center line on the tonearm rear shaft. 6. Insert the headshell into the front end of the tonearm, then turn the lock nut clockwise with the headshell firmly held horizontally. Twist it lightly and it will screw onto the rear shaft of the tonearm. (g) Rotate the counterweight clockwise until the scale shows the value corresponding to the pressure of the used stylus. The stylus pressure of the installed pick-up system is 2 g. If you use a separate pick-up system, please follow the manufacturer's instructions. Set the anti-skating control knob to the same value as the stylus pressure. ®s 8. Adjustment of horizontal zero (0) balance and stylus pressure: (a) Remove the stylus protector, do not touch the stylus tip during the adjustment. (b) Set the cueing lever to the lower position. (c) Release the arm clamp and lift the tonearm from the arm rest to free it. 10. Install the dust cover to the main unit. 6 4 OPERATION 1. Push the power button to turn on the power, the speed indicator and the strobe-illuminator will light up. Place a record on the slip mat, when playing a 45rpm record with a large center hole, place the 45-rpm adaptor on the center spindle. Remove the stylus protector, release the arm clamp. [. . . ] If you cannot locate the symptoms, contact your nearest dealer. Symptom Platter does not rotate. No Sound Possible Trouble Power cord is unplugged. Remedy Plug cord securely into wall outlet. Phono cables are not connected properly. Connect cables securely to the PHONO input jacks on the amplifier. Fimly secure tonearm locking collar (see page 4). Attach lead wires inside headshell properly. [. . . ]