AMERICAN AUDIO® POWER DRIVE 2.
©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - Power Drive 2.
CONTENTS CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING.......................................................................................................4 INSTALLATION GUIDLINES.....................................................................................................................5 PRODUCT INFORMATION........................................................................................................................6 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ........................................................................
ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN, LIQUIDS, OR MOISTURE CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING WIDE SLOT.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
PRODUCT INFORMATION Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Take special care to follow all warning symbols and labels both on the unit and printed in this manual. Also, Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.
SET-UP Packing View and Parts List REF. NO DESCRIPTION 2 POLYBAG FOR SLIPMAT (310x400mm) SLIPMAT 3 DUST COVER 4 TURNTABLE PLATTER POLYBAG FOR TURNTABLE (356X457mm) 6 POLYFOAM LEFT (L) 7 POLYFOAM RIGHT (R) MAIN PLAYER UNIT 8 POLYBAG (HDPE,620x540mm) SHIPPING CARTON 9 APPENDAGE LABEL (64x24mm, t=0.
QUICK-START Turntable Quick-Start: 1. Changing Platter Speed Use the RPM selectors (6 & 7) to change the platter speeds. Press both the 33-rpm (6) and 45-rpm (7) speed selectors at the same time to rotate the platter at 78-RPMs. 2. Start/Stopping Platter Use the Start/Stop Button (5) to switch back and forth between platter rotation and pause modes. 3. Reverse Play To rotate between reverse and forward platter rotation tap the Direction Button (15). A LED on the button will indicate platter rotation. 4.
ASSEMBLY This unit has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for any damage. Be sure all accessories needed to operate the unit has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions.
SET-UP NOTES: • • • • Do not connect the AC power plug before assembly has been completed. Before turning the power on, make sure once again all the connections and power voltage settings are correct. Always turn off the power when connecting or disconnecting. Read this manual carefully before using the unit. Be sure to store the manual in a safe place for future reference. Attach a stylus cartridge to the Headshell (19) before assembling the turntable unit.
SET-UP 6. Counterweight (27): Locate and remove the tonearm Counterweight (27) from the packaging. Slide Counterweight (27) onto the rear of the Tonearm (21). Turn it lightly and it will screw onto the rear shaft of the tonearm. Turntable Connections: 1. Connect the unit's stereo output leads to a receiver or mixer. The red phono terminal represents the right output channel and the white terminal represents the left output channel. 2. The thin black wire with a spade connector is the ground lead.
SET-UP Turntable Installation: 1. Do not place the unit in a location where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or near any type of heating appliance. 2. Do not place the unit in a location where there is high humidity or a lot of dust. 3. Cartridge may pick up slight sound pressure or vibrations of near by speakers. For best results, do not install this unit too close to speakers. 4. Install this unit on a horizontal surface that is stable and vibration free. 5.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 18 17 1 16 2 15 14 3 115 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. EP Adapter - This adapter allows you to play standard 7” EP vinyl records with large center holes. Place the adapter on the Center Spindle (8) 7" records. 2. Platter - This platter connects directly to the center spindle (8). The platter and center spindle (8) holds a vinyl record perfectly center. The platter also spins the record at a consistent speed. 3.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5. START/STOP Button - This over sized push button controls platter motion. When the unit is turned on the platter will not automatically begin to spin. Pressing the button once will engage the high torque motor and spin the platter, pressing this again will stop the platter. 6. 33-rpm Speed Selector Button - Engaging this button will rotate the platter at 33 revolutions per a minute (RPMs). A function LED will glow when this function is activated. 7.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS (13) function must be turned off in order for the pitch function to operate. 13. Quartz Lock Select Button - This button is used to turn the pitch function on and off. When the Quartz function is activated the platter will hold the RPMs at 0% pitch, regardless of the Pitch Slider (14). When the quartz function is inactive the Pitch Slider (14) may be used to manipulate platter speed. 14.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19. Stylus Headshell - The included headshell is used to connect your stylus with the tone arm. 20. Headshell Locking Nut - After attaching the headshell to the tonearm, this locking nut will securely hold the headshell to the tonearm. 21. S-Shaped Tone Arm - The tonearm is the mechanism that holds the headshell and stylus allowing it to glide across a record. 22.
WARRANTY 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 Year (730 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Model: System: Dimensions: Installation: Weight: Power supply: Power consumption: Environmental conditions: Accessories: TURNTABLE SECTION Type: Motor: Driving Method: Turntable Platter: Speeds: Wow and Flutter: S/N Ratio: Pitch Controls: Starting Torque: Braking System: Starting Time: Braking Time: Time for Speed Change: High of Cue (first track): Descend of Cue: Pitch Output: TONEARM SECTION Type: Effective Arm Length: Overhang: Tracking Error Angle: Tracking Force Adjustment Range
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