TURNTABLE DP-300F OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 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 t persons.
ENGLISH FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 2 NOTE ON USE 1. PRODUCT This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Thank you very much for purchasing the DENON turntable. Please read the operating instructions thoroughly in order to acquaint yourself with the turntable system and achieve maximum satisfaction from it.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started About the equalizer switch Square hole This record player comes with a built-in equalizer. Switch as shown below according to the terminal being used. Turntable sheet Turntable OFF: When connecting to the PHONO input terminal (The record player’s equalizer cannot be used.) Ribbon tape Counterweight ON: When connecting a terminal other than the PHONO input terminal (The record player’s equalizer can be used.
ENGLISH Getting Started Getting Started Adjustments Turn the power off when making the adjustments. Counterweight Stylus pressure adjustment ring 3 Balance the tone arm. • Move the counterweight forward or backward so that the tone arm is parallel to the turntable surface when you are not touching it. the counterweight in the direction of arrow “A” 6 Turn and set to the appropriate stylus pressure for the cartridge. The appropriate stylus pressure for the included cartridge is 2.0 g (19.6 mN).
ENGLISH Getting Started Part names and functions Connections For details on the functions of these parts, refer to the pages given in parentheses ( ). !4 NOTE: • Turn off the power of the device to which the record player is being connected. Do not plug the record player’s power plug into a power outlet until all connections are finished. • Check that all connections are proper, then plug the record player’s power plug into the AC outlet on the amplifier or into a household AC power outlet.
ENGLISH Operation Starting playback using the auto play function Operation Raise the stylus cover before starting playback. 1 Place the record on the turntable. For EP (“doughnut”) records, use the 45 rpm adapter. Lifter lever SPEED SIZE Armrest Tone arm Finger catch 2 Set the record’s playing speed using SPEED. For 33 1/3 records ...........................Set to ¢ 33 For 45 records .................................Set to £ 45 3 Set the record size using SIZE. For 30 cm records ....................
ENGLISH Operation Operation Replacing the stylus ¢ Mounting the cartridge Replacing the cartridge The included stylus has a service life of about 400 hours. To avoid damaging valuable records, replace the stylus without delay. Purchase a replacement stylus at the store where you purchased the record player or your nearest repair and inquiry outlet. Specify that you want the “DSN-85” replacement stylus exclusively for the DP-300F.
ENGLISH Others Troubleshooting Specifications If a problem should arise, first check the following. 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Have you operated the player according to the Operating Instructions? If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase. Symptom Cause Measures • Power supply cord is not fully • Check the connection. inserted.
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