User manual VESTAX PDX-2300

[. . . ] PROFESSIONAL DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE OWNER'S MANUAL VESTAX CORPORATION 1-18-16 Wakabayashi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0023 Japan Phone : 03-3412-7011 Fax : 03-3412-7013 E-mail : info@vestax. com www. vestax. com VESTAX Europe Ltd. Unit 5, Riverwey Industrial Park Alton, Hampshire GU 34 2QL, England. Phone : (0)1420-83000 Fax : (0)1420-80040 www. vestax. co. uk CONGRATULATION Thank you for purchasing the Vestax PDX-2300, Professional Direct Drive Turntable. Please read this owner's manual carefully, so that you will fully understand all of the special features and enjoy the full use of this product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RlSK OF ELECTRlC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVlCING TO QUALIFIED SERVlCE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead, symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRlC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT ATTENTION : POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND 1 IMPORTANT SAFEGURDS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. [. . . ] Ultra pitch control with a +/-50% control fader. Combined the total amount you can adjust the pitch by is a huge +/-60%pitch. Furthermore, with the pitch bend joystick, you can quickly push or pull the pitch for smooth mixes or dynamic effects. A large display, showing the current pitch setting, allows you to accurately set the pitch or when needed to, make adjustments perfectly. · Strong DC motor with 2. 7kg torque allowing for super high-speed start times. · Adjustable start and break speeds (within 1/4 RPM). · A. S. T. S - anti skipping tone arm system - the most reliable and strongest tone arm system available for professional turntables of this kind. This system when combined with Tracking Hold (TH) technology can reduce skipping and needle vibration by up to 90%. · Adjustable tone arm height and weight. · Start and brake speeds can be adjusted and pre-set for improved performance. · Reverse play is possible with the quick easy one touch reverse play button. · The futuristic body design of the PDX-2000 and PDX-2300 is made of a super high density moulded plastic that provides not only the best possible acoustic sounds but also reduces feedback. NOTES · Ensure that the power to any mixer or amplifier that the turntable is connected to is turned OFF before attaching or detaching the head shell. Failing to do so may damage your mixer, amplifier or speakers. · Whilst the platter is detached DO NOT TURN ON THE TURNTABLE. · When you have finished using the turntable please ensure that the tone arm is secured with the tone arm clamp. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period it is also sensible to ensure that the stylus tip is protected. Most conventional cartridges come with an attached stylus protector. · Dust, dirt and other surface grime should be removed from the unit, the stylus tip and any records to be played on the unit. · Please take care when transporting this unit, or packing for storage. It is best to use the original packaging materials provided in either case. Should this not be possible, then please take care to wrap the platter and the unit separately, and to ensure that the entire unit is kept in a dry place out of direct sunlight. Before wrapping please remove the stylus and to avoid damage to the tone arm, please set the tone arm in the tone arm clamp and apply a reasonable amount of tape to ensure that it does not move. [. . . ] This unit does not use a cue lever system for speed setting(s). u Move the tone arm to the resting position and secure using the tone arm clamp. i Push the START/STOP button to stop the platter from spinning. o Turn the unit off. Remote Control If the power switch is turned off without pressing the START/STOP button, the electric brake will not function. The START/STOP functions of the PDX-2300 can be controlled externally with equipment such as a foot switch peddle. An input jack is provided for this remote control on the rear panel of this unit. Playing EP records Fit the EP adapter over the center spindle and follow the same playing instructions as written above. Stylus light (Detachable mini light) A detachable stylus light is available for this unit as an optional extra. 10 Advanced Pitch Control Features The PDX-2300 features advanced digital pitch control features. [. . . ]