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... have any questions, visit: U.S.A.: http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. The tone arm with the pitch control zzThe digital control method is adopted to ±16 % is provided. zzAbout descriptions in sound quality. Please read these operating instructions - zzThe high-precision motor control technology switches the drive mode depending on thorough anti-vibration design...
... have any questions, visit: U.S.A.: http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. The tone arm with the pitch control zzThe digital control method is adopted to ±16 % is provided. zzAbout descriptions in sound quality. Please read these operating instructions - zzThe high-precision motor control technology switches the drive mode depending on thorough anti-vibration design...
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... 15 Adjustment 16 zzHorizontal balance 16 zzStylus pressure 16 zzAnti-skating 17 zzTone arm height 18 zzArmlift height 19 zzAdjusting the turntable startup/brake speed........... 19 zzPlaying back Playing records 20 Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch 22 zzMaintenance Maintenance 23 Troubleshooting guide 24 Updating the firmware 24 Specifications 25 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A 26 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA 27 (5) 5 English Playing...
... 15 Adjustment 16 zzHorizontal balance 16 zzStylus pressure 16 zzAnti-skating 17 zzTone arm height 18 zzArmlift height 19 zzAdjusting the turntable startup/brake speed........... 19 zzPlaying back Playing records 20 Pitch control (fine adjustment to pitch 22 zzMaintenance Maintenance 23 Troubleshooting guide 24 Updating the firmware 24 Specifications 25 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A 26 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA 27 (5) 5 English Playing...
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... the power cord from the system for future reference. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Ensure this unit is the disconnecting device. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Follow the safety instructions on this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement...
... the power cord from the system for future reference. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Ensure this unit is the disconnecting device. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Follow the safety instructions on this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement...
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... user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is subject to the following mark and symbols are designed to peripheral devices. English (7) 7 English Before use only shielded interface cables when connecting to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions...
... user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is subject to the following mark and symbols are designed to peripheral devices. English (7) 7 English Before use only shielded interface cables when connecting to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions...
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... or relocate the receiving antenna. Operation is connected. If you wish to correct the interference by one or more of disposal. 8 (8) English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) Information on , the user is only valid in accordance with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment...
... or relocate the receiving antenna. Operation is connected. If you wish to correct the interference by one or more of disposal. 8 (8) English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) Information on , the user is only valid in accordance with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment...
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.... (9) 9 English zzKeep the cartridge, auxiliary weight, nuts, screws and washers out of reach of the packaging materials in an appropriate manner. zzDispose of children to change without notice. Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Turntable (1 pc.) (RYQ1618-X) Turntable mat (1 pc.) (RGS0008) Dust cover (1 pc.) (RYF1035-Q) Before use any other AC power supply cord, PHONO cable...
.... (9) 9 English zzKeep the cartridge, auxiliary weight, nuts, screws and washers out of reach of the packaging materials in an appropriate manner. zzDispose of children to change without notice. Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Turntable (1 pc.) (RYQ1618-X) Turntable mat (1 pc.) (RGS0008) Dust cover (1 pc.) (RYF1035-Q) Before use any other AC power supply cord, PHONO cable...
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...) Arm lock ( 18) Anti-skating control ( 17) Speed select buttons ( 20) Turntable ( 12) Turntable mat ( 12) Stylus light ( 21) Stylus light switch ( 21) RESET button ( 21) Arm-height control ring ( 18) Pitch range select button ( 22) PITCH ADJ control ( 22) Back Blue LED indicator ( 21) Insulator ( 15) Dust cover fitting part...
...) Arm lock ( 18) Anti-skating control ( 17) Speed select buttons ( 20) Turntable ( 12) Turntable mat ( 12) Stylus light ( 21) Stylus light switch ( 21) RESET button ( 21) Arm-height control ring ( 18) Pitch range select button ( 22) PITCH ADJ control ( 22) Back Blue LED indicator ( 21) Insulator ( 15) Dust cover fitting part...
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... and tighten the screws lightly. zzWhen playing SP records, use a cartridge for cartridge. l Tighten the screw for SP records. Before use them. Follow the cartridge's instructions to correctly attach it to...be adjusted optimally. 11 (11) English zzBe careful not to allow the cartridge to line the stylus tip up with the end of place. zzUse a commercially available mini ...included in the cartridge, use Getting started Putting the player together Attaching the cartridge 1 Attach a cartridge (store-bought) tentatively. Screw for cartridge 2 Adjust the overhang. Head shell ...
... and tighten the screws lightly. zzWhen playing SP records, use a cartridge for cartridge. l Tighten the screw for SP records. Before use them. Follow the cartridge's instructions to correctly attach it to...be adjusted optimally. 11 (11) English zzBe careful not to allow the cartridge to line the stylus tip up with the end of place. zzUse a commercially available mini ...included in the cartridge, use Getting started Putting the player together Attaching the cartridge 1 Attach a cartridge (store-bought) tentatively. Screw for cartridge 2 Adjust the overhang. Head shell ...
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Attention Do not connect the AC power supply cord until set up is heavy. 2 Rotor shaft fix hole 6 Balance weight Center spindle Attention zzDo not use an electric screwdriver or impact wrench to tighten screws. zzNote that using a screwdriver not fitting to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled. Put the player together in the...
Attention Do not connect the AC power supply cord until set up is heavy. 2 Rotor shaft fix hole 6 Balance weight Center spindle Attention zzDo not use an electric screwdriver or impact wrench to tighten screws. zzNote that using a screwdriver not fitting to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled. Put the player together in the...
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.... 14 (14) English zzRefer also to the instruction manual of time. Otherwise mains hum may occur. Place the unit so the plug can be using it for an extended period of the connected device. 1 Connect the PHONO cables and PHONO earth lead to connect the PHONO earth lead. zzBe sure to the PHONO terminals of main unit Insert the AC power supply cord up to...
.... 14 (14) English zzRefer also to the instruction manual of time. Otherwise mains hum may occur. Place the unit so the plug can be using it for an extended period of the connected device. 1 Connect the PHONO cables and PHONO earth lead to connect the PHONO earth lead. zzBe sure to the PHONO terminals of main unit Insert the AC power supply cord up to...
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...15 (15) English zzInstall the unit at a position well away from walls or other devices to ensure effective heat radiation from speakers. Adjusting the height to make the unit horizontal Raise the main unit to turn the unit off and leave it until it adapts to the ...unit. Keep the unit as far as a book shelf. Getting started Installation Install the unit on a horizontal surface protected from a radio. zzTo remove the dust cover, keep it open and lift it into the dust cover fitting parts ( 10) on the unit. zzThis unit may cause them . zzDo not install the unit...
...15 (15) English zzInstall the unit at a position well away from walls or other devices to ensure effective heat radiation from speakers. Adjusting the height to make the unit horizontal Raise the main unit to turn the unit off and leave it until it adapts to the ...unit. Keep the unit as far as a book shelf. Getting started Installation Install the unit on a horizontal surface protected from a radio. zzTo remove the dust cover, keep it open and lift it into the dust cover fitting parts ( 10) on the unit. zzThis unit may cause them . zzDo not install the unit...
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... care not to "0". 1 Free the tone arm from the arm rest and adjust horizontal balance by turning the balance weight. Balance weight Hold here to turn the balance weight in the arrow direction to adjust the balance until "0" comes to the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp. 1 Turn the stylus pressure control until the arm is...
... care not to "0". 1 Free the tone arm from the arm rest and adjust horizontal balance by turning the balance weight. Balance weight Hold here to turn the balance weight in the arrow direction to adjust the balance until "0" comes to the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp. 1 Turn the stylus pressure control until the arm is...
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...adjustment is finished, lock the tone arm by turning the arm lock knob. 1 Release the arm lock. Preparation zzPut a record on the arm height control ring. 4 3 Index line Arm-height control ring 18 (18) English Attention zzBe careful not to 15/64")2 are using makes it necessary. Adjust ... tip. Adjustment (continued) Tone arm height Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you don't know the cartridge height (H), Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to the turntable 2 Adjust the height with the armheight control ring. zzDo not use the product with the arm lock released....
...adjustment is finished, lock the tone arm by turning the arm lock knob. 1 Release the arm lock. Preparation zzPut a record on the arm height control ring. 4 3 Index line Arm-height control ring 18 (18) English Attention zzBe careful not to 15/64")2 are using makes it necessary. Adjust ... tip. Adjustment (continued) Tone arm height Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you don't know the cartridge height (H), Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to the turntable 2 Adjust the height with the armheight control ring. zzDo not use the product with the arm lock released....
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... turntable startup/ brake speed You can choose manual mode or auto mode. (Factory setting: Auto mode) Auto mode We recommend auto mode that can adjust the startup speed (the time for the turntable to reach the constant speed) from pressing [START-STOP] until the turntable stops. (Adjustment is not reflected.) Move the mode switch to adjust the torque/brake speed control knob. Turn the adjustment screw. Startup speed You can maximize performance of the product. zzLift the...
... turntable startup/ brake speed You can choose manual mode or auto mode. (Factory setting: Auto mode) Auto mode We recommend auto mode that can adjust the startup speed (the time for the turntable to reach the constant speed) from pressing [START-STOP] until the turntable stops. (Adjustment is not reflected.) Move the mode switch to adjust the torque/brake speed control knob. Turn the adjustment screw. Startup speed You can maximize performance of the product. zzLift the...
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The turntable starts revolving. ・+6.4 ・ 3.3 0% ・- 3.3 Strobo light 78 33 45 Indicator EP record adaptor 1 2 Center spindle 1 START・STOP 33 2 4·5 2 Speed select buttons Indicators 3 20 (20) English The strobo light comes on . Playing records Preparation 1 Put a record on the turntable. 2 Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp. 1 Turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit on . 33-1/3 r/min is automatically selected and the indicator [33] lights. 2 Press [START-STOP].
The turntable starts revolving. ・+6.4 ・ 3.3 0% ・- 3.3 Strobo light 78 33 45 Indicator EP record adaptor 1 2 Center spindle 1 START・STOP 33 2 4·5 2 Speed select buttons Indicators 3 20 (20) English The strobo light comes on . Playing records Preparation 1 Put a record on the turntable. 2 Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp. 1 Turn [ON/OFF] to turn the unit on . 33-1/3 r/min is automatically selected and the indicator [33] lights. 2 Press [START-STOP].
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... light. zzThe stylus light (white LED) rises up . When playing EP records zzPress the speed select button [45] ([45] lights). The unit plays at the same time (78 r/min: [33] and [45] light). When using a record stabilizer (not included) zzSee the instruction manual of the [PITCH ADJ] position. zzFit the EP record adaptor over the record. The electronic brake gently stops the turntable. Turn...
... light. zzThe stylus light (white LED) rises up . When playing EP records zzPress the speed select button [45] ([45] lights). The unit plays at the same time (78 r/min: [33] and [45] light). When using a record stabilizer (not included) zzSee the instruction manual of the [PITCH ADJ] position. zzFit the EP record adaptor over the record. The electronic brake gently stops the turntable. Turn...
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... control (fine adjustment to pitch) 1 Press [RESET] to turn off : ±8 % 3 While the turntable is revolving Slide [PITCH ADJ]. zz[×2] light on: ±16 % zz[×2] light off the blue LED light. 2 Press the pitch range select button to a preset value regardless of digital control. The blue LED indicator lights and the pitch immediately returns to select the pitch range. zzThe numbers represent...
... control (fine adjustment to pitch) 1 Press [RESET] to turn off : ±8 % 3 While the turntable is revolving Slide [PITCH ADJ]. zz[×2] light on: ±16 % zz[×2] light off the blue LED light. 2 Press the pitch range select button to a preset value regardless of digital control. The blue LED indicator lights and the pitch immediately returns to select the pitch range. zzThe numbers represent...
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...product outside the EU countries This symbol is valid within the EU only. This can cause the tone arm to wipe the dirt, and then wipe it came in. Playing back Maintenance 23 (23) English Turn the volume down or turn the amplifier off the turntable and turntable mat and carefully wrap them . Damage to your speakers...132;Moving the unit Repackage the unit in the packaging it with the cartridge and clean the stylus using a soft brush. zzCarefully wrap the main unit in place. Maintenance Care of the parts Thoroughly clean dust off . zzUse a record cleaner to keep ...
...product outside the EU countries This symbol is valid within the EU only. This can cause the tone arm to wipe the dirt, and then wipe it came in. Playing back Maintenance 23 (23) English Turn the volume down or turn the amplifier off the turntable and turntable mat and carefully wrap them . Damage to your speakers...132;Moving the unit Repackage the unit in the packaging it with the cartridge and clean the stylus using a soft brush. zzCarefully wrap the main unit in place. Maintenance Care of the parts Thoroughly clean dust off . zzUse a record cleaner to keep ...
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... turntable. ( 13) 2 Connect the USB memory for version upgrade. zzIf after connecting the USB memory and turning [ON/OFF] to ON, the update lamps fail to update the firmware. 5 Remove the USB memory. Plug the cord in ? No power. Troubleshooting guide Updating the firmware Before requesting service, make the below checks. zzIs the earth lead connected? zzSee the following operations when the strobo light or the blue indicator blinks. zzWhen update is power but no sound. zzIt takes approximately...
... turntable. ( 13) 2 Connect the USB memory for version upgrade. zzIf after connecting the USB memory and turning [ON/OFF] to ON, the update lamps fail to update the firmware. 5 Remove the USB memory. Plug the cord in ? No power. Troubleshooting guide Updating the firmware Before requesting service, make the below checks. zzIs the earth lead connected? zzSee the following operations when the strobo light or the blue indicator blinks. zzWhen update is power but no sound. zzIt takes approximately...
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Maintenance 25 (25) English Specifications General Power supply AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 14 W (Power ON) Approx. 0.2 W (Power OFF) Dimensions (W×H×D) 453 x 173 x 372 mm (17-27/32" × 6-13/16" × 14-21/32") Mass Approx. 18.0 kg (39.7lbs) Turntable section Type Direct drive manual turntable Drive method Direct drive Motor Brushless DC motor Turntable Brass and...
Maintenance 25 (25) English Specifications General Power supply AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 14 W (Power ON) Approx. 0.2 W (Power OFF) Dimensions (W×H×D) 453 x 173 x 372 mm (17-27/32" × 6-13/16" × 14-21/32") Mass Approx. 18.0 kg (39.7lbs) Turntable section Type Direct drive manual turntable Drive method Direct drive Motor Brushless DC motor Turntable Brass and...