Sherwood PM-9901 User Manual

O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
PM-9901
DIRECT DRIVE
TURN T A B L E
TURN TA B L E
P R E C A U T I O N S
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 indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local Power Company.
2. Installation precautions
Do not install the unit in any of the following locations since this may result in a deterioration in performance or malfunction:
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight or near object radiating heat such as heating appliances.
• Locations exposed to moisture or humidity.
OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
1. Always clean the stylus both before and after playing a record with a soft brush, and try to make it a rule to clean the record with a soft brush and try to make it a rule to clean the records with a good quality cleaner.
• Cartridge may pick up slight sound pressure or vibrations of the speakers coming along the floow or though the air resulting in feedback or howling sound. 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..
3. The model may not be able to perform at its best in an extremely cold envirnment. The optimum ambient temperature range is 0oC to 35oC.
4. Place only one record at a time on the platter. If two or more records are sacked on the platter, the stylus will not make proper contact with the grooves, and this will impair the quality of reproduction.
2. Be careful not to make the turntable vibrate while a record is playing, since this can result in damage to the stylus and record.
3. When clanging over the headshell, clamp the tonearm to the arm rest so that the tonearm shaft is not strained in any way.
5. Volatile materials should not be used, such as : alcohol, thinner, benzone etc. They may remove the painter or damage the lustre, please avoid.
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NAME OF PARTS
1). 45-rpm Adaptor
2). Slip Mat
3). Center Spindle
4). Strobe Dots
5). Power Switch / Strobe
6). Start/Stop Button
7). Beat Out : Frequency output of beat out is 675Hz while pitch is in middle position 0%
8). Taget Light
9). Remote Control : This jack can be connected with an external switch to perform the Start/Stop operation.
10). Headshell
11). Speed Select Buttons
12). LED display for speed indication Green LED : the pitch control slider is in center click position and the speed is quartz-controlled.
Red LED : the speed was changed with the pitch control slider
13). Pitch Control Slider
14). Tonearm
15). Trim control for changing the range of the pitch control
16). Arm Rest
17). Cueing Lever
18). Anti-skate Knob
19). Counterweight
20). Position for Preparing Cartridge
21). Hinge for Dust Cover
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BEFORE USE C O N N E C T I O N S
Check following parts included in the package with
the main unit:
1) Turntable platter
2) Slip mat
3) Dust cover
4) 45-rpm adaptor
5) Counterweight
6) Headshell
7) Operating instructions
*Notes:
1) Do not connect the AC power plug before assembly has been completed.
2) Before turn on the power, check that the voltage settings is correct.
3) Read this manual carefully before using the unit and be sure to store the manual in a safe place for future reference.
P L A C E M E N T
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.
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.
2. Connect the unit output terminals to the PHONO jack of your amplifier or receiver.
Output terminals Amplifier(Receiver)
L (White) R (Red) GND (Spade)
NOTE:
Be sure to connect the ground terminal firmly to the amplifier or receiver. If this connection is not made or is loose, a power source “HUM”will result.
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
General
Power supply Power consumption Dimension(WxDxH) Weight
For improvement purposes, specifications and design may be changed without notice.
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L Channel R Channel GND
AC 230V~ 50/60Hz
12 Watts
450 x 350 x 145 mm
9.6 Kgs
M A I N T E N A N C E
Clean the stylus periodically with a soft brush to
prevent the accumulation of dust.
When the sound becomes distorted or noisy,
check the stylus. If worn out, replace it with a new one.
From time to time,the dust cover and turntable
cabinet should be wiped with a soft,dry cloth.
Any volatile materials such as alcohol, thinner,
benzine, ect., may remove the paint or damage the lustre and should not be used.
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A S S E M B L Y
1. Remove the main unit with the packing from the box and take off the packing.
2. Set the 45-rpm adaptor on the main unit.
3. Insert the turntable platter onto the center spindle.
4. Set the slip mat on the platter.
5. Installation of cartridge:
When installing a cartridge, refer to the operating
instructions of that cartridge. During installation, attach the stylus protector to guard the stylus tip from damage.
(1) Connect the lead wires to the cartridge
terminals. The terminals of most cartridges are
color coded. Connect each lead wire to the terminal of the same color.
White (L+)
Blue (L-)
Red (R+) Green (R-)
(2) Install the cartridge to the headshell and tighten
it with screws provided with the cartridge.
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Left channel+
Left channel-
Right channel+
Right channel-
(d) Rotate the counterweight until the tonearm is
approximately balanced horizontally (floats freely). (e) Refasten the tonearm with the arm clamp. (f) Hold the counterweight stationary with one hand
and rotate only the stylus-pressure ring to bring the number "0" of the ring into alignment with the center line on the tonearm rear shaft.
6. Insert the headshell into the front end of the tonearm, then turn the lock nut clockwise with the headshell firmly held horizontally.
7. Slide counterweight onto tonearm.
Twist it lightly and it will screw onto the rear shaft
of the tonearm.
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8. Adjustment of horizontal zero (0) balance and stylus pressure:
(a) Remove the stylus protector, do not touch the
stylus tip during the adjustment. (b) Set the cueing lever to the lower position. (c) Release the arm clamp and lift the tonearm from
the arm rest to free it.
(g) Rotate the counterweight clockwise until the scale
shows the value corresponding to the pressure of the used stylus. The stylus pressure of the installed pick-up system is 2 g. If you use a separate pick-up system, please follow the manufacturer’s i n s t r u c t i o n s .
9. Set the anti-skating control knob to the same value as the stylus pressure.
10. Install the dust cover to the main unit.
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O P E R A T I O N STYLUS REPLACEMENT
1. Push the power button to turn on the power, the speed indicator and the strobe-illuminator will light up.
2. Place a record on the slip mat, when playing a
45rpm record with a large center hole, place the 45-rpm adaptor on the center spindle.
3. Set the speed to match the record.
4. Remove the stylus protector, release the arm clamp.
5. Set the cueing lever to the up position.
6. Press the Start/Stop button, the turntable platter
will start to rotate.
7. Move the tonearm over the desired groove.
8. Set the cueing lever to the down position, the
tonearm will descend slowly onto the record and play begins.
9. When play is finished, raise the cueing lever, move
the tonearm to the arm rest, secure the tonearm with the arm clamp.
10. Press the Start/Stop button to stop the platter
rotating, push the power button to turn off the power.
Suspend play
Set the cueing lever to "UP"position during play, the stylus tip of the cartridge will be lifted from the record.
Target light
This unit is provided with a target light for illumi- nating the stylus tip during play.
Push the target light button, the target light will be raised into position for illuminating the stylus tip. When not in use, keep the target light lowered through depression.
CHANGING THE SPEED
As long as the pitch control (13) is in center click position,the turntable is operated witch quartz- controlled rated speed.The green LED (12) will then be lit. The speed can be increased or decreased by 10% via the pitch control (13). The red LED (12) will then be lit. If the change of speed does not correspond to the pitch control change, it is possible to correct this with the trim control (15). An incorrect adjustment done on purpose can also be used to have the turntable rotate extremely slow or fast. The strobe dots (4) at the edge of the turntable issued for speed monitoring.
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.
CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Remove the headshell from thd tonearm, and the screws that hold the cartridge. Pull out the four lead wires from the cartridge itself. To protect the lead wires at this point, remove the terminal pins with pliers or the tip of the screwdriver.
The terminals on the accessory headshell are aligned according to the arrangement below. Check the location and polarity of each of the cartridge’s terminal pins and then connect the lead wires, taking care not to get the polarities mixed up.
Red : Right channel White : Left channel Green : Right channel ground Blue : Left channel ground
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION
1. APPLICATION : This spectftcation applies to the Direct drive turntable unit PM-9901
2. TURNTABLE SECTION:
Type 2-speed full manual Motor 8 pole, 2phase, brushless DC motor Driving Method Direct Drive Turntable plater 330mm dia. Aluminum diecast Speeds 33-1/3 and 45 rpm Wow and Flutter Less than 0.15% WRMS(JIS WTD) S/N ratio More than 55 dB(DIN-B) Pitch Controls +/- 10% Starting Time Less than 1 sec. Time for speed change Less than 1 sec. Beat Output 675 +/- 1Hz(pitch contol set 0%) High of cue (first track) 6~10.5mm
3. TONEARM SECTION
Type Static balanced S-shaped tone arm with
detachable headshell
Effective Arm Length 220mm Overhang 10mm Tracking error Less than 3 degree Tracking Force Adiustment range 0-4g Applicable cartidge weight 6-10g Anti-skating range 0-4g Needle Pressure range 1.5-2g
4. GENERAL SECTION:
Power Supply AC 230V ~ 50Hz Power consumption 12 Watts Dimensions 450(W) × 350(D) × 145(H) mm Weight 9.6Kgs
5. SPECIFICATION:
DESCRIPTIONS UNIT NOMINAL LIMIT (1) Output Difference dB 2.3 2.5 (2) Output Level mv 1.7~3.5 1.5~3.5 (3) Speed (Speed range) Hz 2.7K , 3.3K 2.7K , 3.27K (4) Speed (Center Range) Hz 2995~3005 2990~3010 (5) Wow and Flutter % 0.13 0.15 (6) Channel separtion dB 16 15
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
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 off.
Excessive noise.
Possible Trouble
Power cord is unplugged.
Phono cables are not connected properly.
Headshell is not properly attached.
Cartridge lead wires are loose. Amplifier is not being operated properly.
(function switch, tape monitor switch, speak switches, etc. are not set correctly).
Platter speed is not set properly.
SPEED ADJUSTMENT knob is not set properly in accordance with the platter speed.
Ground lead is not connected.
Tracking for is not correct.
Remedy
Plug cord securely into wall outlet.
Connect cables securely to the PHONO input jacks on the amplifier.
Fimly secure tonearm locking collar (see page 4).
Attach lead wires inside headshell properly. Read the operating instructions that come with
amplifier.
Refer to “Operation” and their uses on page 5.
Refer to “Operation” on page 5.
Connect properly to the amplifier’s ground terminal.
Refer to tracking force adjustment on page 4.
Sound is distorted.
Tonearm does not descend.
Intermittent sound.
Dust or dirt has collected on the stylus tip. Dust or dirt has collected on the record. Dust or dirt has collected on the stylus tip. Tracking force is not correct. Stylus is worn. Amplifier’s tone controls are set too high.
Cueing Laver is set to UP position.
Tracking force is not correct.
Stylus is worn. Record is scratched or warped.
Clean the stylus tip with a soft brush. Clean the record with a good quality cleaner. Clean the stylus tip with a soft brush. Refer to tracking force adjustment on page 4. Replace with new stylus. Set tone conrols to lower position.
Set to DOWN position.
Refer to tracking force adjustment on page 4.
Replace with new stylus. Replace record.
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