Yamaha TT-S303 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Mode d’emploi

Инструкция по эксплуатации

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This product is designed for use at home to enjoy listening to audio.

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. BE SURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

The precautions listed below are to prevent risk of harm to the user and others, as well as to prevent property damage, and to help the user use this unit properly and safely. Be sure to follow these instructions.

After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a safe place where it can be referenced at any time.

• Be sure to request inspections or repairs from the dealer where you purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Yamaha cannot be held responsible for injury to you or damage of the products caused by improper use or modifications to the unit.

• This product is for ordinary homes. Do not use for applications requiring high reliability, such as managing lives, health care or high-value assets.

WARNING

This content indicates “risk of serious injury or death.”

Power supply/AC adaptor

• Do not do anything that could damage the power cord.

- Do not place it near a heater.

- Do not bend it excessively or alter it.

- Do not scratch it.

- Do not place it under a heavy object.

Using the power cord with the core of the cord exposed could cause electric shocks or a fire.

• Do not touch the power plug or cord if there is a chance of lightning. Failure to observe this may cause electric shocks.

• Use this unit with the power supply voltage printed on it. Failure to connect to an appropriate AC outlet may cause a fire, electric shocks, or malfunctions.

• Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor. Failure to observe the above may cause a fire, burns, or malfunctions.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it. Failure to observe this may cause a fire or electric shocks.

• When setting up the unit, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, as long as the power cord is not unplugged from the wall AC outlet, the unit will not be disconnected from the power source.

• If you hear thunder or suspect approaching lightning, quickly turn off the power switch and pull the power plug from the AC outlet. Failure to observe this may cause a fire or malfunctions.

• If not using the unit for long periods of time, be sure to pull the power plug from the AC outlet. Failure to observe this may cause a fire or malfunctions.

Do not disassemble

• Do not disassemble or modify this unit. Failure to observe this may cause a fire, electric shocks, injury, or malfunctions. If you notice any irregularities, be sure to request an inspection or repair from the dealer where you purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha service personnel.

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Water warning

• Do not expose the unit to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings or places where water may drop. A liquid such as water getting into the unit may cause a fire, electric shocks, or malfunctions. If any liquid such as water seeps into the device, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then, request an inspection from the dealer where you purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. Do not handle this unit with wet hands. Failure to observe this may cause electric shocks or malfunctions.

Fire warning

• Do not place any burning items or open flames near the unit, since they may cause a fire.

If you notice any abnormality

• If any of the following abnormalities occur, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug.

- The power cord/plug is damaged.

- An unusual smell or smoke is emitted from the

unit.

- Foreign material gets into the interior of the

unit.

- There is a crack or damage in the unit.

Continued use could cause electric shocks, a fire, or malfunctions. Immediately request an inspection or repair from the dealer where you purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Be careful not to drop or apply strong impact to this unit or the AC adaptor. If you suspect the unit may have been damaged due to dropping or impact, immediately turn off the power and pull the power plug from the AC outlet. Failure to observe this may cause electric shocks, a fire, or malfunctions. Immediately request an inspection from the dealer where you purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

This content indicates “risk of injury.”

Power supply/AC adaptor

• Do not cover or wrap the AC adaptor with a cloth or blanket. Failure to observe this may trap heat, causing deformation in the case or a fire.

• Do not use an AC outlet where the power plug fits loosely when inserted. Failure to observe this may cause a fire, electric shocks, or burns.

• When removing the electric plug from the unit or an AC outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it and cause electric shocks or a fire.

• Insert the power plug firmly all the way into the AC outlet. Using the unit when it is not plugged in sufficiently can cause dust to accumulate on the plug, causing a fire or burns.

Installation

• Do not place the unit in an unstable position where it might accidentally drop or fall over and cause injuries.

• Ensure that the top is facing upwards. Failure to observe this may cause malfunctions or for the unit to fall and cause injury.

• Do not install the unit in places where it may come into contact with corrosive gases or salt air or places that have excessive smoke or steam. Doing so may result in malfunction.

• Avoid being near the unit during a disaster, such as an earthquake. Since the unit may turn over or fall and cause injury, quickly move away from the unit and go to a safe place.

• Before moving this unit, be sure to turn off the power switch and disconnect all connection cables. Failure to observe this may damage the cables or cause you or someone else to trip and fall.

Hearing loss

• Before connecting the unit to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Failing to do so may result in hearing loss, electric shock, or device damage.

• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the amplifier or receiver LAST, to avoid hearing loss and speaker damage. When turning the power off, the amplifier or receiver should be turned off FIRST for the same reason. Failure to observe the above may cause hearing impairment or speaker damage.

Maintenance

• Remove the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning the unit. Failure to observe this may cause electric shocks.

Handling caution

• Keep small parts out of the reach of infants. Your children may accidentally swallow them.

• Do not do the following:

- stand on or sit on the equipment.

- put heavy items on top of the equipment.

- place the equipment in a stack.

- apply unreasonable force to buttons,

switches, input/output terminals, etc.

- lean against the equipment.

• Avoid pulling the connected cables to prevent injuries or damage to the unit by causing it to fall.

Notice

Indicates points that you must observe in order to prevent product failure, damage, or malfunction.

Power supply/AC adaptor

• If not using the unit for a long period of time, be sure to pull the power plug from the outlet. A minute current is still flowing even if the power has been turned off (the power is in standby).

Installation

• Do not use this unit in the vicinity of other electronic equipment, such as a TV, radio, or mobile phone. Failure to observe this may cause this unit or the TV or radio to produce noise.

• Do not use this unit in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight that becomes extremely hot, such as near a heater, or extremely cold, or that is subject to excessive dust or vibration. Failure to observe this may cause the unit’s panel to become deformed, the internal components to malfunction, or for operation to become unstable.

Connections

• If connecting external units, be sure to thoroughly read the manual for each unit and connect them in accordance with the instructions.

Failure to properly handle a unit in accordance with the instructions could cause malfunctions.

Handling

• Do not place plastic or rubber products on this unit. Failure to observe this may cause discoloration or deformation in the panel of this unit.

• If the ambient temperature changes drastically (such as during unit transportation or under rapid heating or cooling) and there is a chance condensation may have formed in the unit, leave the unit for several hours without turning on the power until it is completely dry before use. Using the unit while there is condensation can cause malfunctions.

Maintenance

• If the temperature or humidity changes drastically, water droplets (condensation) may form on the unit surface. If water droplets form, immediately wipe them off with a soft cloth. If water droplets are left on the unit, they may be absorbed into the wooden parts, causing deformation.

• When cleaning the unit, use a dry, soft cloth. Using chemicals such as benzine or thinner, cleaning agents, or chemical scrubbing cloths can cause discoloration or deformation.

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Information

About content in this manual

• The illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

 About the name plate of the unit

The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on or near the name plate, which is at the bottom of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

Model No.

Serial No.

(bottom_en_01)

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Before you start 8

Features of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Check the supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Handling records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Top panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Getting ready 12

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Assembling the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Attaching the dust cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Making connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Making adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the stylus pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the anti-skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playback 19

When necessary 22

Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Replacing the belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Replacing the record stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Moving this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Before you start

NOTICE

NOTE

Features of this unit

This is a turntable for playing analog records.

 Wooden cabinet with a gloss finish

Provides both beauty and practical advantages such as high rigidity and vibrational damping

 Highly rigid straight tone arm virtually eliminates any effect on the

delicate musical signal

 Easy switching between LINE output equipped with a high-quality

PHONO EQ circuit and PHONO direct output, giving you flexibility when setting up your record playback system

 High rotational stability is achieved by using an aluminum die cast

platter belt-driven by a high-torque DC motor

 Feedback margin is maintained by insulators (feet) that feature excellent

absorption of vibration and shock

About this manual

When reading this manual, please note the following.

 Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice in

order to improve the product.

 Explanation of graphic symbols used in this manual:

-“ WARNING” indicates points that you must observe to avoid risk

of death or serious injury.

-“ CAUTION” indicates points that you must observe to avoid risk

of injury.

- indicates points that you must observe to avoid

damaging the product or causing it to malfunction.

- indicates supplementary information that you will find

useful.

Before you start | Check the supplied accessories

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Label area Outer edge

Check the supplied accessories

Make sure that all items are present.

 Platter ×1  Platter sheet ×1  Belt ×1

* The belt is installed on the

platter.

Counter weight ×1  Head shell ×1



(with cartridge)

 Dust cover ×1  Dust cover hinge ×2  RCA stereo cable ×1

 45 rpm adaptor ×1

Handling records

When you hold a record, you should either support the record’s label area and its outer edge, or hold the record’s outer edges between your two hands.

 AC adaptor ×1

* For details, refer to the

included “Supplement” (leaflet).

 Owner’s Manual (this manual)  Supplement (leaflet)

Before you start | Parts and their functions

햻

햴 햶햳햲햵

햷

햸

햹

햺

햿

햽햾

Parts and their functions

Top panel

햲 33/45 (speed) ( page 19)

햳 PLAY/STOP (play/stop) ( page 19)

햴 Platter ( page 12)

햵 Platter sheet ( page 13)

햶 Center spindle ( page 12)

햷 Tone arm ( page 13)

햸 Head shell ( page 13)

햹 Cartridge

햺 Counter weight ( page 13)

햻 Counter ring ( page 17)

햽 Arm rest ( page 16)

햾 Lift lever ( page 20)

햿 Anti-skating ( page 18)

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Back panel

햵햳햴 햲

: on : off

Before you start | Parts and their functions

햲 z (power)

This turns the unit’s power on/off. ( page 18)

햳 DC IN jack

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to this jack. ( page 15)

햴 PHONO OUT jacks

These jacks output the playback audio of the record. ( page 15)

햵 PHONO EQ (phono equalizer) switch

As appropriate for the device that is connected, set this to switch the signal that is output from the PHONO OUT jacks. ( page 15)

Getting ready

CAUTION

Location

Because record playback is easily affected by vibration, you should place the unit in a level location that is not subject to external vibration. Place it sufficiently far from your speaker system so that it will not be affected by sound pressure or vibration.

Assembly

Assembling the unit

Lift up the platter.

Reaching through the round hole in the platter, pull the belt

outward, hooking it over your finger.

Insert the platter onto the center spindle.

 Take care not to drop the platter. Dropping it might cause injury, or might

damage the unit.

Getting ready | Assembly

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Pulley

Lock nut

Align the round hole of the platter with the pulley.

Use your finger to hook the belt onto the pulley.

Take care that the belt is not twisted. After hooking the belt onto the pulley, rotate the platter several times to ensure that the belt is smoothly in place.

Attach the counter weight to the tone arm.

With the markings on the counter weight facing you, slide it onto the back end of the tone arm.

Attach the head shell to the tone arm.

Insert the head shell into the front end of the tone arm, and turn the lock nut to secure it.

Place the platter sheet on the platter.

Getting ready | Assembly

NOTE

CAUTION

Hinge base

Attaching the dust cover

The dust cover protects this unit from dust etc.

Insert the hinges into the appropriate locations at two sides of the

dust cover.

Attach the dust cover by inserting the hinges into the hinge bases

located on the back panel of the unit.

 To remove the dust cover, grasp the two sides of the dust cover and slowly

lift upward to remove the cover together with its hinges.

 Take care not to pinch your hands or fingers when opening or closing the

dust cover

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Making connections

NOTE

CAUTION

AUX IN

R L

Pre-main amplifier or component

(external input jacks)

AC adaptor (supplied)

RCA stereo cable

(supplied)

Connect to AC outlet

This unit

(back panel)

PHONO IN

R L

AC adaptor (supplied)

RCA stereo cable

(supplied)

Pre-main amplifier

(PHONO input jacks)

This unit

(back panel)

Connect to AC outlet

Getting ready | Making connections



Finish making all other connections before you connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to an AC outlet.

 Devices not equipped with PHONO input jacks  Devices equipped with PHONO input jacks

Connected devices

Enabled

The signal from the cartridge is amplified by the phono equalizer that is built into this unit, and is output from the PHONO OUT jacks.

ON (default) THRU

PHONO EQ switch

setting

This unit’s equalizer

function

 Also refer to the owner’s manuals of the device that you are

connecting.

Disabled

The signal from the cartridge is output directly from the PHONO OUT jacks.

Getting ready | Making adjustments

NOTICE

Making adjustments

Adjusting the stylus pressure

Adjust the tone arm so that the appropriate stylus pressure is applied to the record.

Detach the stylus cover.

 Take care that the stylus cover or your finger do not contact the

stylus.

Set the anti-skating adjustment to the “0” position.

Release the tone arm lock.

Move the tone arm off of the arm rest and slightly to the left.

 Take care that the needle does not contact any part of the unit.

Getting ready | Making adjustments

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NOTE

Center line

Turn the counter weight so that the tone arm is horizontal.

Toward 1: Counter weight moves forward on the tone arm. Toward

2: Counter weight moves backward on the tone arm.

Correct

Incorrect

Tone arm is horizontal (balanced)

Counter weight is too far forward

Counter weight is too far backward

Turn the counter ring so that the “0” marking is aligned with the

center line on the back end of the tone arm.

 When turning the counter ring, use your fingers to press the counter

weight so that it does not rotate.

By turning the counter weight, set the counter weight markings to

the stylus pressure specified for the cartridge.

The specified stylus pressure for the supplied cartridge is 3.5 g.

Return the tone arm to the arm rest, and lock it in place.

 Turning the counter weight also turns the counter ring.

Getting ready | Turning the power on

Adjusting the anti-skating

As the platter rotates, the tip of the stylus generates a force that pulls it toward the center of rotation. If the anti-skating value is set to the same value as the stylus pressure, a force is generated that pulls the tip of the stylus outward away from the center of rotation, and the two forces cancel each other.

Turn the anti-skating adjustment to the same value as the stylus

pressure of the cartridge.

Turning the power on

On the back panel of the unit, press z (power) to turn on the power of the unit.

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Playback

CAUTION

: 33 1/3 rpm : 45 rpm

 Starting playback

 If you play back a record without sufficiently lowering the volume of your

amplifier, a loud sound might occur when the tip of the stylus contacts the record. This can cause hearing loss and might damage your amplifier and speaker, so be sure to lower the volume of your amplifier.

Open the dust cover, and place the record on the platter.

If you’re playing a 45 rpm record, use the supplied 45 rpm adaptor.

Press 33/45 (speed) to select the appropriate speed for the record.

Press PLAY/STOP (play/stop).

The platter rotates.

Playback

Release the tone arm lock, and raise the lift lever.

Move the tone arm to the playback position of the record.

Lower the lift lever.

The tone arm is lowered, and playback starts.

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 Pausing playback

NOTE

If you raise the lift lever, the tone arm rises and playback pauses. When you lower the lift lever, playback resumes.

 Stopping playback

Raise the lift lever.

Return the tone arm to the arm rest.

Lower the lift lever.

Press PLAY/STOP (play/stop).

The platter stops rotating.

Lock the tone arm.

 The tone arm does not automatically rise when the record finishes playing.  If you will not be using the unit for a time, attach the cover to the stylus to

protect it.

Playback

When necessary

CAUTION

Care

 Caring for this unit

Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Do not use chemicals such as benzine or thinner, since they might damage the surface.

 Caring for the record stylus

The tip of the record stylus is extremely delicate. Handle it with care so that it is not damaged. If dust should adhere to the tip of the stylus, use a soft pointed brush to wipe it off starting at the base of the stylus and moving toward the tip, or use a commercially available cleaner made for that purpose.

 Caring for records

Dirt adhering to a record can cause skips or noise. Use a commercially available record cleaner to remove dirt.

Replacement

Replacing the belt

Depending on the conditions of use, the belt can wear out or break. If this occurs, replace the belt. For a replacement belt, contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

Turn off the power of this unit and of the connected devices, and

disconnect this unit’s AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

Remove the platter sheet from the platter.

Detach the belt from the pulley.

Insert your fingers into the round holes of the platter, and lift up the

platter.

 Take care not to drop the platter. Dropping it might cause injury,

or might damage the unit.

Turn the platter over, and remove the belt.

Install the replacement belt on the platter.

Take care that the belt is not twisted.

Install the platter on this unit.

For details on installation, refer to “Assembly” on page 12.

When necessary | Moving this unit

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CAUTION

Groove

Underside

Replacing the record stylus

When the tip of the record stylus becomes worn down or damaged, replace it immediately. As the replacement stylus, please purchase an ATN3600L replacement stylus made by Audio-Technica.

 Attach the stylus cover before replacing the stylus. The tip of the stylus

might injure you, or it might become damaged.

 Take care that children do not swallow the stylus when it is removed.

Turn off the power of this unit and of the connected devices, and

disconnect this unit’s AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

While using your fingers to hold the body of the cartridge, press

the stylus down in the direction of 1, and pull it in the direction of

2 to remove it.

While using your fingers to hold the body of the cartridge, insert

the tab of the replacement stylus into the groove on the underside of the cartridge.

Press the stylus upward until you hear a click.

Moving this unit

When moving this unit, lock the tone arm so that it does not move.

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User Manual

Contents

Before you start

Features of this unit

About this manual

Check the supplied accessories

Handling records

Parts and their functions

Top panel

Back panel

Getting ready

Location

Assembly

Assembling the unit

Attaching the dust cover

Making connections

Making adjustments

Adjusting the stylus pressure

Adjusting the anti-skating

Turning the power on

Playback

When necessary

Care

Replacement

Replacing the belt

Replacing the record stylus

Moving this unit