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    Automatic Ster eo T ur ntable System A T -PL50 Installation and Operation[...]

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    2 Automatic Ster eo T ur ntable System Installation and Operation T o prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover . There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Internal adjustments are for qualified professionals only . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Pour prévenir un choc électrique, ne pas ouvrir le couvercle. Il n’y a[...]

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    3 Initial Setup Setting the Pre-amp Switch For incr eased flexibility of use, this turntable has an internal stereo phono pre-amplifier . The Pre-amp Selector Switch is located under the turntable platter , in the rear -center (Fig. 1). If the system amplifier you are using has a PHONO input, set the Pre-amp Selector Switch to the “OFF” positio[...]

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    4 Operation Automatic Operation 1. Remove the stylus guard from the stylus assembly (Fig. 3). 2. Put a record on the turntable. If needed, use the 45 rpm adapter (Fig. 4). 3. Select the size of record: 12" or 7" (Fig. 5). 4. Select the speed: 33 1 / 3 rpm or 45 rpm (Fig. 6). 5. Star t: Gently push the ST AR T button (Fig. 7a). The turntab[...]

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    5 Replacing the Stylus While holding the head of the tone ar m, rotate the front of the stylus assembly in a forward and down motion to remove it (Fig. 8). (As you remove the old assembly , note its position and “feel,” to aid in properly installing the new one.) Install the new stylus assembly as shown in Figures 9a/9b, being careful not to to[...]

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    6 T roubleshooting T urntable does not operate 1. Make certain the turntable’ s AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet, and that the AC outlet is “live.” 2. Check the drive belt to make certain it is on correctly . (See Figur e 10.) A) Remove the record mat from the turntable platter (Fig. 10a). Place the mat in the cardboard packaging sleeve f[...]

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    7 T urntable operates, but no sound at all 1. The stylus guard is still in place. 2. The tone arm Lift button is pressed in. 3. Amplifier controls set incorrectly: wrong input select- ed, tape monitor on, speakers switched off, etc. 4. Check the stylus on phono cartridge for correct place- ment. Refer to the instructions for replacing the stylus on[...]

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