Sherwood PM-9805 manual

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    PM-9805 TURN T ABLE OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS TURN T ABLE[...]

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    PRECAUTIONS 1 Thank you for purchasing this fine product – STEREO TURNTABLE. Taking time to read these operation instructions carefully. Read this manual carefully before using the unit and be sure to store the manual in a safe place for future reference. 1. Power sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicate[...]

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    NAME OF THE PARTS 2 1. 45-rpm Adaptor 2. Slip Mat 3. Center Spindle 4. Strobe Dots 5. Power Switch / Strobe 6. Start/Stop Button 7. Taget Light 8. Headshell 9. Speed Select Buttons 10. Pitch Control Slider (+/– 10%) 11. Tonearm 12. Cueing Lever 13. Arm Rest 14. Anti-skate Knob 15. Stylus-Pressure Ring 16. Counterweight 17. Position for Preparing [...]

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    CONTENTS 3 ASSEMBLY 1. Please unpack set as confirm following parts. • Turntable platter • Slip Mat • Dust Cover • 45-rpm adaptor • Counterweight • Headshell • Operating Instructions 2. Install the dust cover into Hinge pocket of the upper cabinet. 3. Set the 45-rpm adapter on the main unit. 4. Set the turntable platter onto the [3] c[...]

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    ADJUSTING THE TONEARM 4 Level Balance Adjustment 1. Set the ANTI-SKATE knob to “0”. 2. Release the arm clamp and move the tonearm to the space between the arm rest and the platter, taking care not to damage the stylus. 3. Set the CUEING lever to the down position. 4. Support the headshell’s finger-lift with one hand and attain the level balan[...]

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    CONTROLS AND OPERATION 5 1. Turn the (On/Off Switch) clockwise to turn on the power, the speed indicator and the strobe- illuminator, which is located beneath the On/Off switch, will light up. 2. Place a record on the slip mat. When playing a 45- rpm record with a large center hole, place the 45- rpm adapter on the center spindle. 3. Set the speed [...]

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    CONNECTIONS 8 CONNECTIONS 6 This set’s phono cables and ground lead are attached to the rear panel of the turntable. The phono cable with the white plug is for the left channel and the one with the red plug is for the right channel. The thin wire with the Y-shaped connector at the end is the ground lead. This should be firmly connected to the gro[...]

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    7 The life expectancy of the stylus tip is 500 hours. For the sake of maximum sound quality reproduction, we recommend replacement within the minimum time limit. 1. The stylus tip is replaced by grasping the stylus holder and pulling it away from the body of the cartridge. 2. The new stylus tip s then inserted by pushing it into the receptacle. CON[...]

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    8 GENERAL SPECIFICATION 1. APPLICATION : This spectftcation applies to the belt drive turntable unit PM-9805 2. STANDARD TEST CONDITION : 2-1 Ambient Temperrature 23 A 2LC 2-2 Relative Humidity 65% A 5% NOTE : Measurements can be carried out betwee 5LC and 45% to 85% relative humidity. 3. TURNTABLE SECTION: 3-1 Type 2-speed full manual 3-2 Motor DC[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING 9 Sometimes, an operational fault can be mistaken for a malfunction or failure. Check the following points and see if you can find the symptoms of the trouble below before you get in touch with the serviceman. If you cannot locate the symptoms, contact your nearest dealer. Symptom Platter does not rotate. No Sound Musical tempois o[...]