Dynavector DV 501 User Manual

Dynavector DV501 Tone arm Instruction Manual

INDEX

Here appears the new bi-axis tone arm
Dynavector DV501 designed on the same
theoretical base of DV505 which are recognized
and appreciate highly by their outstanding
performance and thus given the Design and
Engineering Award at C.E.S. Chicago 1977. And
now again, DV501 has been awarded the similar
prize at C.E.S. Chicago in1982 for its highly
advanced technology.

1. Foreword

2. Parts illustration

3. Installation to turntable

4. Output line connection

5. Cartridge installation and

adjustments

6. Specifications

1. Foreword

Thank you for choosing Dynavector products. DV501 is a specially designed tone arm which can
reproduce the signal on disc without influence caused by disc warp. In order to perform its unique
specifications Including bi-axis inertia separation to vertical and lateral directions, the DV501 has a
more complicated structure compared to conventional tone arms.
However, it is quick and easy to set up, provided that you should read this instruction manual carefully
first.

2. Parts illustration

3. Installation to turntable

For mounting the DV501 you will first require an
accurately placed hole in the deck. This can easily
be obtained using the enclosed paper template.

After marking the holes' center drill out to a
diameter of 29 or 30mm. Test the arm in the
mounting hole. Mark the position of the DV501's
small fixing holes on ARM BASE, remove the arm
and then make three small holes at these positions
using a gimlet or sharp instrument. The arm can
now be secured to the board using the screws
provided.

4. Output line connector

Insert the DV501's arm cable to the output terminal
which is situated under the DV501.

There will be a 2-5mm allowance between the plug
and outer pipe of the DV501 to enable you to use
other types of arm cord you wish to do so. (See
Fig. 2)

CAUTION

There are no rubbers or felt washers

z

provided as these detract from the
performance in todays modern
turntables.

Please keep the DV501 in its box

z

whilst drilling holes to avoid any
damage to the arm.

5. Cartridge installation and adjustments

Please follow these six points when installing your cartridge in the DV501.

1. Damper plate check

2. Overhang adjustment for the cartridge in headshell.

3. Main weight balance position

4. Tone arm height adjusting

5. Tracking force setting.

6. Bias adjustment.

These checks can be carried out as follows;