Akiyama DJ-1200 User Manual

PROFESSIONAL TURNTABLE

DJ-1200

INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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WARNINGS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to the
presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade

1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions exposed metallic parts. The resistance should be more than
should be read before this product is operated. 100,000 ohms.

2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions 14. Non-use Periods. The power cord of the appliance should be
should be retained for future reference. unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of

3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the time.
operating instructions should be adhered to. 15. Object and Liquid Entry. Care should be taken so that objects do

4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
be followed. openings.

5. Water and Moisture. The appliance should not be used near 16. Damage Requiring Service. The appliance should be serviced by
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, qualified service personnel when:
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the ! The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
like. ! Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

6. Carts and Stands . The appliance should be used only with a cart appliance; or
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. ! The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. ! The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the a marked change in performance; or
appliance and cart combination to overturn ! The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product should be mounted to 18. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to

8. Heat. The appliance should be situated away from heat sources protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

9. Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is the
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
product dealer or local power company. For products intended 19. Attachments. do not use attachments not recommended by the
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
operating instructions. 20. Accessories. Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

10. Grounding or Polarization. This product may be equipped with stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
a polarized alternation-current line plug (a plug having one blade serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized recommended by the manufacturer.
plug. 20. Lightning. For added protection for this product during a

11. Power-Cord Protection. Power-supply cords should be routed so lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product
cord in correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and due to lightning and power-line surges.
the point where they exit from the appliance. 22. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are required, be

12. Cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
recommended by the manufacturer. by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the

Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp with water. Avoid

getting water inside the appliance.

13. For AC line powered units. Before returning repaired unit to user,
use an ohm-meter to measure from both AC plug blades to all

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any cover.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying this appliance.

exposure.

17. Servicing. The user should not attempt any service to the
appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.

original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.

23. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

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1) 45-rpm Adaptor 10) Speed Select Button

2) Slip Mat 11) Pitch Control Slider

3) Center Spindle 12) Tonearm

4) Strobe Dots 13) Arm Rest

5) Power Switch/Strobe 14) Cueing Lever

6) Start/Stop Button 15) Anti-skating Knob

7) Target Light 16) Counterweight

8) Remote Control: This jack can be connected with a external 17) Position For Preparing Cartridge
switch to perform the Start/Stop operation. 18) Hinge For Dust Cover

9) Headshell 19) XLR jack

BEFORE USE

*Check following parts included in the *Notes:
package with the main unit: 1) Do not connect the AC power plug before assembly has been

completed.

1) Turntable platter 2) Before turn on the power, check that the voltage setting is

2) Slip mat correct.

3) Dust cover Read this manual carefully before using the unit and be sure to

4) 45-rpm adaptor store the manual in a safe place for future reference.

5) Counterweight

6) Headshell

7) Operating instructions

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1. Remove the main unit with the packing from the box and
take off the packing. 7. Slide counterweight onto tonearm.Twist it lightly and it will

screw onto the rear shaft of the tonearm.

2. Set the 45-rpm adaptor on the main unit.

8. Adjustment of horizontal zero (0) balance and stylus

3. Insert the turntable platter onto the center spindle. pressure:

4. Set the slip mat on the platter. (a) Remove the stylus protector, do not touch the stylus tip
during the

5. Installation of cartridge: adjustment.
(b) Set the cueing lever to the lower position.

When installing a cartridge, refer to the operating instructions (c) Release the arm clamp and lift the tonearm from the arm
of that cartridge. During installation, attach the stylus rest to free it.
protector to guard the stylus tip from damage. (d) Rotate the counterweight until the tonearm is

approximately balanced horizontally (floats freely).

(1) Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals. The (e) Refasten the tonearm with the arm clamp.
terminals of most cartridges are color coded. (f) Hold the counterweight stationary with one hand and rotate
Connect each lead wire to the terminal only the stylus-pressure ring to bring the number "0" of the
of the same colo r. ring into alignment with the center line on the tonearm rear

White (L+) ................. Left channel+ shaft.

Blue (L-) .......... Left channel- (g) Rotate the counterweight clockwise until the scale shows

Red (R+) .............. Right channel+ the value corresponding to the pressure of the used stylus. The

Green (R-)................. Right channel- stylus pressure of the installed pick-up system is 2 g. It you use

a separate pick-up system, please follow the manufacturer’s

(2) Install the cartridge to the headshell and tighten it with instructions.
screws provided with the cartridge.

9. Set the anti-skating control knob to the same value as the

6. Insert the headshell into the front end of the tonearm, then stylus pressure.

turn the lock nut clockwise with the headshell firmly held
horizontally. 10. Install the dust cover to the main unit.

ASSEMBLY

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PLACEMENT

· Do not place the unit in a location where it will be exposed to direct

sunlight or near a heating appliance.

· Do not place the unit in a location where there is high humidity or a

lot of dust.

· Cartridge may pick up slight sound pressures or vibrations from the

speakers coming along the floor or through the air resulting in
howling. Find a location which is very stable and vibration free.

· The legs have functions for adjusting the height of the unit itself.

Adjust the legs to stabilize the main body horizontally.

CONNECTIONS

1. Connect the power cord to the auxiliary power outlet on the rear

panel of your amplifier or receiver or to a household AC outlet. NOTE:

2. Connect the unit output terminals to the PHONO jack of your receiver.

amplifier or receiver. Output terminals Amplifier(Receiver) If this connection is not made or is loose, a power source "HUM"

L (White) LCH
R (Red) RCH See connections picture at rear page
GND (Spade) GND

Be sure to connect the ground terminal firmly to the amplifier or

will result.

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