Vestax PDX-2300 User Manual

PROFESSIONAL DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE

OWNER'S MANUAL

VESTAX CORPORATION

1-18-16 Wakabayashi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0023 Japan
Phone : [phone] Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
www.vestax.com

VESTAX Europe Ltd.

Unit 5, Riverwey Industrial Park
Alton, Hampshire GU 34 2QL, England.
Phone : [phone] Fax : [phone]
www.vestax.co.uk

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Thank you for purchasing the Vestax PDX-2300, Professional
Direct Drive Turntable. Please read this owner's manual carefully,
so that you will fully understand all of the special features and
enjoy the full use of this product.

CONTENTS

FEATURES ..............................................................................................3

NOTES......................................................................................................3

A.S.T.S

(AntiSkippingTone-armSystem)

............................................................4

PARTS ......................................................................................................5

BEFOREUSE ..........................................................................................5

ASSEMBLYANDSET-UP........................................................................6

INSTALLATIONANDCONNECTION ......................................................8

ADJUSTMENT(S)....................................................................................9

OPERATION............................................................................................10

SPECIFICATION......................................................................................14

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 to persons.

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

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRlC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION :

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT

ATTENTION :

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU
FOND

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RlSK OF ELECTRlC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK

)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVlCING TO QUALIFIED SERVlCE PERSONNEL

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CONGRATULATION

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1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain instructions-The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should
be followed.

5. Cleaning-Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this product near water-for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories-Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart,. stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with product. Any
mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in
a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have
been adhered to.

10. 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 appliance dealer or local power company.

11. Grounding or Polarization-This product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. This is safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If this
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection-Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGURDS

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality
and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and
operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

13. Protective Attachment Plug-The appliance is equipped with an
attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety
feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of
protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be
sure the service technician has used a replacement plug
specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload
protection as the original plug.

14. Lightning-For added protection for this product during lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

17. Servicing-Do not attempt to service product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damage.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product dose not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating instructions as an

improper adjustment of other, controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the product to its normal

operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or cabinet has been

damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance-this indicates need for service.

19. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

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

21. Carts and Stands-The appliance should be used only with a
cart stand that is recommended by manufacturer.

22. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.

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FEATURES

NOTES

• Advanced analogue turntable.

• Enhanced pitch control. Fast and accurate beat matching adjustment with a 100mm +/-10% fine pitch fader. Ultra pitch control with
a +/-50% control fader. Combined the total amount you can adjust the pitch by is a huge +/-60%pitch. Furthermore, with the pitch
bend joystick, you can quickly push or pull the pitch for smooth mixes or dynamic effects.

• Digital Pitch Display. A large display, showing the current pitch setting, allows you to accurately set the pitch or when needed to,
make adjustments perfectly.

• Strong DC motor with 2.7kg torque allowing for super high-speed start times.

• Adjustable start and break speeds (within 1/4 RPM).

• A.S.T.S - anti skipping tone arm system - the most reliable and strongest tone arm system available for professional turntables of
this kind. This system when combined with Tracking Hold (TH) technology can reduce skipping and needle vibration by up to 90%.

• Adjustable tone arm height and weight.

• Start and brake speeds can be adjusted and pre-set for improved performance.

• Reverse play is possible with the quick easy one touch reverse play button.

• The futuristic body design of the PDX-2000 and PDX-2300 is made of a super high density moulded plastic that provides not only
the best possible acoustic sounds but also reduces feedback.

• Ensure that the power to any mixer or amplifier that the turntable is connected to is turned OFF before attaching or detaching the
head shell. Failing to do so may damage your mixer, amplifier or speakers.

• Whilst the platter is detached DO NOT TURN ON THE TURNTABLE.

• When you have finished using the turntable please ensure that the tone arm is secured with the tone arm clamp. If the unit is not to
be used for an extended period it is also sensible to ensure that the stylus tip is protected. Most conventional cartridges come with
an attached stylus protector.

• Dust, dirt and other surface grime should be removed from the unit, the stylus tip and any records to be played on the unit. Take
care so as to avoid damage. We suggest using a dry soft cloth.

• Please take care when transporting this unit, or packing for storage. It is best to use the original packaging materials provided in
either case. Should this not be possible, then please take care to wrap the platter and the unit separately, and to ensure that the entire
unit is kept in a dry place out of direct sunlight. Before wrapping please remove the stylus and to avoid damage to the tone arm,
please set the tone arm in the tone arm clamp and apply a reasonable amount of tape to ensure that it does not move.

• To avoid feedback or hum, locate the speakers and the turntable is a suitable position. Feedback is often caused by the vibration of
speakers, which in turn affects sensitive cartridges, producing a poor sound. If such occurs, relocate the turntable or speakers so as
to be as far apart from each other as possible. Hum is often caused by nearby appliances that use a transformer or thermostat.
Relocating the units again as far away as possible to the source will help with this problem. Hum may also be produced if the
grounding wire is not securely fasted to the mixer or amplifier.

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A.S.T.S (Anti Skipping Tone-arm System)

The A.S.T.S (Anti Skipping Tone-arm System) was years in trial and development. Initially the quest was to improve on the
tracing of tone arms available at the time, but soon the quest mutated into designing a completely new tone arm and hold system.
The result of this laborious task has enhanced the turntables potential immensely and is now incorporated into all Vestax
professional level turntables. The system breaks with ill foundered traditional tone arm logic in order to achieve a high level of
non skipping performance, especially during hard play (scratch). Essentially this system focuses on two very separate, yet very
important inventions. One is a short straight arm and the other is the way in which the arm is balanced, both vertically and
horizontally.

• TH (Tracing hold) Balance System. This system allows for both vertical and horizontal movement, which helps the balance of
the tone arm. When combined with a short straight tone arm the best stability ever is provided for the needle, which in turn
allows for hard play.

• The tone arm, both straight and short, is made up of two parts - an inner and an outer tube. The inner tube, brass, is housed
within an outer tube of aluminum, which reduces the effects of howling and also provides a more sensitive pick up. Compared
with other tone arms on the market, the A.S.T.S tone arm reduces howling by approximately 50% more.

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Tracking force

Inside force

Vertical force

NORMAL TYPE TONE-ARM

A. S. T. S

Needle trace

Needle trace

The inside force is minimized.

The tracking force (frictional force) generated between
the stylus and the record disc makes the inside force.