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INSTR"UCTIONS

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MACHINE

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DIVISION

CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION_____-_
INSTALLATION____-

Equipment---

Removing

Installing

Installing

Connections
Connections
Adjusting
Rearranging
Harmonic
Mounting

Regulating
RADIO
LOGGING
ELECTROLA
GENERAL INFORMATION---.

Antenna-

Ground-

Radiotrons___
Care of Cabinet---­Care of Records-----­Electric Pickup­Lubricating
Failure in

Service-------------

Shipping Blocks- --------------

Radiotrons-

Selector

OPERATION-_-

STATIONS---

Larnp-------­to Antenna
to Power

Hum

Controls

Radiotrons-, --------------­Modulator---­Turntable----

Speed--

OPERATTON

Motor-

Operation--

and Ground--

Supply----

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6
6

8

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The

mcst

outstanding

and

record

and

Victor

Embodied
which
appreciation-quality
economy

selectivity.

The

power-amplifier,
combination
to translate
the

needle

and

controllable
record
and

electro

All

line,

and

panel.

The

broadcast

reproduction

Radio with

in

these new

are

essential

of

operation,

reproducing

and

Radio

into

electrical

in

the

volume

reproduction

dynamic

power

is

controlled

tuning

band

for

operation

range

of 550

record grooves.

DESCRIPTION

developments

are offered

Electrola.

instruments

to

the listener's
musical

and

a high degree

system

the

electro

with

Electrola

energy

without

are

obtained

reproducer.

is

by

a small

of

the instrument

to 1500

comprises

obtained

in

complete

reproduction,

dynamic reproducer.

the

the

Unsurpassed

distortion

through

snap

kilocycles

in the fields

the new

are

the radio

electric pickup

mechanical

from the

switch

(545

Victor

all

enjoyment

simplicity

of

sensitivity

vibrations
tone

for both

power-amplifier

the

electric

on the radio

covers

to 200

of radio

Radio

the features

and
and
and

unit,

the

In

the

is used

of

quality

radio

and

light

the

entire

meters).

The
installation,
The instructions

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purpose

operation,

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of

this

should

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book

is

and care

be read

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to assist

,

you

of the instrument.

carefully

before instal-

in

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exception

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1

2..

.

ping
electro

--_-3,^lnstafling

IJY-227
radio

power-amplifier

4.

of the

Radiotron

.Re.move

blo-cks

used

dynamic

and

set as

shown.

Installing

Radiotrons,

UX-226

UY-227

Shipping

to

reproducer.

the

unit

Selector
metal compartment
has.a

sprilg

clip

tor lamp

in

and

its socket,

it is fitted properly

5.

Connections

the

lead-in

post

on

wire.

to the

the

ins.trument

ground.

ground

and

6.
power

the

(see

plug,
socl<et
rating. Neaer

o!

2r^t^o

120.volts,
rating,

Turn

note

that all

will

light

trons

will
Radiotrons
in the_-gu^tirt
the

UY-227

opening

.lSpecial

to 40

cycles,

wire from

the

back

ground

is largelv

See pages

to be

used.

Connections

supply

cord

Fig. l)

or' any

other

connect

alternati^ng

50

to 60 cy'cles.*

consult your

polver

the

Radiotrons

brightly

light

with

light propcrll',

package

Radiotron,

in

the

metal

instruments

alternating

9 and

INSTALLATION

cquipment

tvhich

Blocks-Remove

support

the

Radiotrons-Re{erring

UX-226 Radiotrons

Insert

as shown

the additional

at the

Lamp-Remove

in back

can be

o{

the selector

removed

a_nd replace

so that

of

binding

to

Antenna

thc

the

it

will

antenna
radio

post.

dependent

l0 for

a dcscription

to Power

Supply-Connect

ro the pou'er-implifier

and

the

the

power

oiher

electrical

circuit

If

there is iny

convenient

current

local l-lectric

switch,

only

shown;n

are

near

lighted.

the top,

a dull glow.

place

of the instruments

forcing

panel.

are available
current.

for

is

are

2

Radiotrons

I Radiotron

radio,

the power

inlheir

bottom

readily.

the

covcr,

not rattle.

and

to the

set.

The

successful

upon

end

bf this

cord

to a direct

of any rating

doubt

Light

Fig.

The

while

When

the

metal

the

cover

operation

supplied

requlred

the

as

follows:

UX-245

UX-280

various

with

unit,

to Fig.

l,

insert

io.k"t,

Radiotrons

of Fie.

the

scale.

place

taking

l.

co,ier

T.his

the

care

Ground-Connect

antenna

Connect

the

operaiion

good

a

o.-f

the

antenna
best

one

unit

attachment

cord

outlet

of

to

the

currenr

except

ablout

the

other

that

cover,

the

Company.

right,
Ridiotron

furnished

and

Power

2,

IJY-227

the

certain

to

with Elcctrola,

into

on 105

the

to

IJy-227

120

the

ship_

and

the
thc

in the

in the

over

tlie
cover
selec_

that

bindirrg

srouni

of

and

anrenna

end

of

a lamo

prop"',

i;rrLil.

105

to

power

and

Radio­all

the

over

volts,

25

l

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7. Adjusting Hum
turned
record

the UX-226

Fig. 1, slightly in either

in
of the instrument
the left to the
control to the left.
227 hum

as required until the

left

Improved
be effetted by reversing
This
through

Excessive

Radiotrons

new Radiotron should

A

8.
sometimes
iri their various sockets
reproduction

9. Harmonic Modulator-The
which

regulated

be
qualities
is set in the factory for
musical range, and

place

on,

position

hum control

control

can

be done

a half circle, and

not functioning

Rearranging Radiotrons-Improved

be effected by

until

controls emphasis

of an unusual room.

ANI)

Fig. 2-Radio

Controls-With

transfer

the

the right.

to

is a minimum.

radio

in

reception

hum may sometimes

the

suit individual

to

in the

direction

position

With a

the radio

by

small screw

hum is a

and reduction

the

removing

reinserting

properly,

be tried

rearranging

in the

best combination

on the

the best

should

Panel

switch,

With

and

set

prongs of

not ordinarily

shown in

a small screw

power-amplifier

required

as

Turn the transfer

also turn

(see

Fig 1)

minimum.

of

the

power

the

it.

caused by

be

particularly the UY-227.

i{ this condition

the

radio set

harmonic

bass section

preference

control,

This

reproduction

6

scA

power still

the

Fig. 2, in

driver,,

unit, shown

until the

the radio

driver, turn

hum may sometime,s

power supply

Radiotrons UX-226
and listening
is found.

the right

to

plug,

one

is

reception

modulator,

of the scale,

or

the

shown in

over the

require

turn
hum

switch

volume

the UY-

cord.

turning

gf

noted.

to the

acoustic

Fig. I'

entire

further

the

to

or

it

the

can

can

I

N

adjustment.
small

screw driver,

advanced

Electrola

possible.

as
lower
slot in

to the

10.

MountingTurntable-In

move

Holding

it

over the

the

turntable is

11. Regulating

table

to 78 revolutions

and

needle

paper

of
ing the
the

speed

driver

on the

under

number

regulator

until

the

obtained.

Referring
l. Snap

2.

Turn

to Fig.

the

the

position.

3. Turn

t he

righ t.

4.

p.owej

After

the radio

approximately

s."vitch

is first
the Radiotrons
lever

over

moved,

5. If no

ful

stations are
should
selector lever

It
as

a lever_,
turning.
as

requrred.

6.

turning

the scale,

until

a station

station

be advanced

again

will

be notcd

and

the vernier

Adjust

thc vernicr

the knob

7. Regulate

volume
rapid

selector lever

Aftcr

8.
tuning

control.

bccoming

operation,

to any

It can

be regulated,

the bass

right.

being

the electric pickup

the turntable

turntable

spindle. Make

engaged u-ith

Speed-Regulate

per

record.

the

edge of the

minute rvith

This can

record on

of revolutions

screw,

proper

RADIO

pou'er

trans{cr

shown in Fig.

speed of

OPERATION

2

for location

srvitch

to the right

sn'itch

volume

30 seconds

turned

on

to heat properly),

lifting

is

is

the

heard.

heard,

broadcastinq,

it may

in

to the iighr

moved

tl.rat the

that

over

the fine

control

the scale

station
vernier

knob

control

to

the right

to

the desired

desired

or le{t.

volume

morc

familiar rr'ith

uill

it

be

kilocl'cle position

however,

increased

by turning with
as

the combination

arm to the
in

both hands,

certain that

pin

the

in the spindle.

the speed

the

electric pickup

be done bv

placing

the turntabli,

for

one minute,

3, rvith.a

78 revolutions per

of the controls:

to the

to the

control

left to the
about
from the time

(this

interval

is

move the station

lever slightly

be that no

'"vhich

case

to

maximum,

selector

adjustment

slightly

rvhile

local or

the volume

and the

until a

station is

is readily

is o6tained

to the right

for maximum

by means of

the

possible

to

slide the

the

control is

Radiowith

right as far

carefully

of the turn-

i

count-

and

turning

small screri

minute

"on"

position.

"Radio"

half way

required

selector

it is being

po\ver-

iontrol

station

heard.

oDerated

or left

volume

the radio

simple and

station

of

the dial

the

piece

is

to

the

for

by

by

to

Fig. 3-Electrola

receive a station

n'ithin receiving

is

9. When

po\\rer switch

it

to the

tlectric

Pickup Regulator

Playin$,

which is known

is desired

of the instrument.

range

to discontinue

left.

Speed

Motor

Starting Volu-me

Switch

Compartment

to be broadcasting

operation,

Record
Control

which

and

snap the

The oositions
stations
vided
the scale
ensure
brated
(high
ihJ
risht
th1
station

are

if desired.

ease
directly

u'ave

ttigl'r

end

scale

call

Rcferring

Turn

l.
position.

Snap the

2.

tion.

LOGGING

on

receivcd

be

can

of crasure.

length)

frequency

of the

calibration

lettcrs

can

The slot

accurately

kilocy'cles,

in

will be

stations

scale.

at

then

ELECTROLA

2 and 3 for

Figs.

to

transfcr

the

power

STATIONS

the sclector

be markcd

on the

marked

w'ill be

It

so

rcceived tou'ard

A short

which the station

marked

scale

indicator

w-ith a soft lead

noted that the

that the lorv

(lorv

u.ave. lergth)

line should

vertically

OPERATION

the location

sw'itch

switch

to the

to the right

8

which difrerent

at

on the

light space

is so shaped

{requency stations

the left

placed opposite

be

is received,

as shown

of the controls

right to the

to the

pro-

that

pencil

to

scale is cali-

end and

and the

in Fig.

the

2.

toward

t'record"

"on"

posi-

3.

Insert

tone

needle

firmly.

After

. .4.

pickup
starting

5. After

electric pickup

6.

Regulate
control.
turned

7. To
electric pickup
The motor
eccentric groove
eccentric groove.)

groove-,
toward
the

radio

a new

in the

placing

arm to

all

the

the

switch

the

Maximum

the way

discontinue

will

stop

the motor

rear of

panel

forward.

onto

the

and
be

to

Victor

electric pickup,

the record

outer edge

turntable

the record.

volume

volume

to

movi

stopped

record.

When

the

the

steel needle

of the

has

by

the right.

is obtained

operation

it to
automaticaly

(All

playing

pushing

by

cabinet. Snap

left to its

or

and

tighten

on

the

turntable,

record,

acquired

means

the right

Orthophonic

records

of the

when

of

the Electrola.

to

at
without

the motor

the

"off"

posiiion.

a Victrola

the needle

swing

puil

and

speed,

the

records

power

the

lower

record

the

control

clear tire

end of a

have this

the

starting

switch

Tunss-

scrEw

the

iotor

the

volume

is

lift

the

record.

Victor

eccentric

switch

on

GENERAL

1. Antenna-fn

by

using a

to

75, f.eet long
should be
sens,itivity
apply
from
right
lines,

The
porcelain
ferably
necessary
lead-in wire,
be securely
brought
means
and lead-in
the insulators.
be protected

single

short

and decrease

to a

shorter

other

objects

angles

and

to

should not

antenna

or glass

be

a continuation

to

or between

soldered

through

o{ a porcelain

should

by means

seneral

wirJoutdoor

including

and direct.

antenna.

and as

electric

cross

should

insulators.

make

a

together.

the wall

tube. It is

not

When

INFORMATION

best

the

antenna.

the lead-in

A lonEer antenna will

the

selectivity, while

The

high

light,

traction,

either

be supported

of the antenna

connection

sections of

or window

make

an

contact with

outdoor antenna

of an approved

and

antenna

possible.

as

above

The lead-in wire

between

either, these

The

frame, and

important that

r€surts

at both ends

lead-in

will be obtained

should

It

ground

should be isolated

power,

or below such lines.

the antenna and

any object except

is used. it should

lightning

be

from 50

wires,

increase

the opposite

It

should be at

and

other wire

by

should

wire.

wiie

If ii is

joints

should be

insulated by

the antenna

arrester.

which

the

will

glazed

pre-

should

installation

IWhere

practicable,

lUo"i SO

(No.
also be

be satisfactory
An indoor
outdoor
tried if

2. Ground-A
antenna.
water
.t.rrn
tions
mended
into
soil is
g.ound clamp,

under
thoroughly
ground connection
6ut it

connection

water and

3.

placement

months

tion

the instniment

ing

120 volts.

Often

ing the

miv

."i!,

tire

in

voltage

It
each
afiord
the
deteition

4. Care

mended

the

satisfactory

of ordinary

f""t

B. & S.)

18

run the

antenna.

the

The

pipe.

'oi

hot

gas

to

""Uo""

ground

the

m5ist.
a screw

is an

Radiotrons-The

if

at too

improved

Radiotrons

be the

ho*"*'er,

IJX-2+3

would

is recommended

type

i6me

possible

of any

for

strung

length

a'building

in

antenna

first is

best

thii

If

water heating

pipes

is available,

to a

The

the"wire

or nut.

before

importani

more

to

pipes,

steam

be the

will
not abused

voltage.

high

case

should

or

burn

kept

be

assui".rce

failure

Radiotron

of Cabinet-Victor

cleaning

of an

results

around

of the

is

not

Various

satisfactory.

not

ground

good

g"round-is

is not

should

even

.toi b"

deptlr

ground connection

being

Be

attaching

not

may

factor

than

will improve

only

Radiotioni.

either

The

the

wien

reception

UX-226

when

of thelJX-226

any

UX-280

out theUX-226-

that

hand

on

against

of i

polishing the

and

may

double

the

attic.

metal

with

as efficient

possible arrangements

is as

good

a

con"venient,

system

used.

pipe or

a

or 4 feet,

of 3

soldered

to

sure

the

­ap-parent

be

diitant

in

ground,

one

parts

These

rough

by

latter

voltage

be

may

as described

Radiotrons

the

sockets

one or

emergency

for

annoying

Radiotron,

operating

not

l0

outdoor

iotton

pict-ure molding.
Such

as a

electrical

may

If none

metal

should

scrape
ground

reception.

ordinarily

may-be

of

obtained

since

two

cabinet

antenna

obtained

be

covered

antenna

an

lath

necessary

a connection

be

rod

preferably

or held.by

and

on

reception'

for

shoild

handling

'the

on

Radiotro-ns

the

spare

interruptions

and

properly.

cabinet.

the.

under
properly.lnstallecl

connection

tried.

of those

may

made

be

clean

clamp'.

local

instance

requiring

last

or

caused.by

power line

interchang-

by

page

new'

are

higher

Radiotrons

use..

permit

will

cleaner

This

is

using

by..

wire

bell

It,,may

wlll

plaste

should

good

as

.a

to

to

Connec-

recom-

driven

be

where

with

clamping

tle

PlPe

A

Pgor

receptlon

Usuallv

both

to

many

for

opera-

by

oPerat-

exceeds

6'

-This

In

be.placed

filament

'I

hls

due to

ready

recom-

is

Prepara-

not

not

r'

be

a

the

the

a

re-

no

of

wlll

tion

can be used

cabinet.

The cleaner

Victor products.

5.

Care of Records-Records

from

dust

wears

as

out the
reproduction.
heat,

and

plush

or
it is best
record

6.

needle

trola
fastened

If
every
reproduction

needle

should be cleaned

pad.

to destroy

may

result in injury to

Electric Pickup-Imperfect

may

cause noisy reproduction. Hence,

reproduces

in the electric pickup.

you

are using steel

record.

becomes

or full-tone Tungs-tone

tion, and only

If noisy
changing
persists
pickup

to a dealer

reproduction

the needles does not eliminate

with various

is injured or out of adjustment.

in

freely u'ithout

can be

injuring the finish o{ the

ourchased from

should be kept as free
possible.
record rapidly, but causes

The

Gritty dust on the record not only

harsh and unpleasant

records should not

be exposed to severe

only by brushing with e

If a record becomes

cracked or badly scratched,

it. Playing a scratched or imperfect

the electric

pickup.

Reproduction-A loose

improperly, see that the needle

The Tungs-tone needle

needles,

imperfect. The

put

needles

in a new needle after

can be used until the

Victor full-tone steel

give

the best reproduc-

Victor needles are recommended.

should develop and tightening or

the condition which

records, it is

possible

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the motor board.

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parts

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motor with a clean cloth dampened
proper

lubricants

any dealer

recommended.

are

required for the motor can be secured

in

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products,

and only Victor

Samples of the

furnished with the instrument.

Failure in Operation-Should

8.
time become inooerative.
factory, determine

observing if the operating lamp

by

is lighted

scale
all the Radiotrons
are

lighted.

first that it is b^eing supplied

when the

in the radio set and the

or its oDeration become unsatis-

in the rear of the tuning

power

switch is on. Then observe

Even though all the Radiotrons
trouble
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connect

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units

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pulling the
sockets,
paper.
and
yet

new

one at a time, and clean

Wipe

out of its socket several

corrected,

one of the

If the instrument still
connections
good

metallic

9. Service-The
carried out, but
assistance in

with the dealer for a

made
the instrument at a reasonable
ing efficient service,
advantase

due to the improper functioning

power

plug.

poor

contact in one of

supply cable

Remove all the

from the instrument by

or to a

power

the contact

pins

the

care{ully; then slide the Radiotron

times. If the operation

replace each Radiotron, successively,

proper

type until

the

poor

operates improperly, examine

of the antenna and

connections free from

sround.

any corrosion.

tests described

you

should

case of trouble.

look to

Ordinarily,

periodical inspection and

price.

and it is recommended

of this service.

of the

wipe the

with kerosene. The

from

lubricants

proper

lubricants are

the instrument at any

with power

power-amplifier

seem to light,

of one of

the sockets.

Radiotrons from their

pins with

sand-

is not

with

one is detected.

These should all be

above can be
your

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