DIRECT DRIVE MANUAL TURNTABLE SYSTEM DP-A100 Owner’s Manual Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manual del usuario 1.DP-A100E3_ENG_004_0825.
ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS ENGLISH n NOTES ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO WARNINGS AVERTISSEMENTS ADVERTENCIAS • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack. • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time. • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
ENGLISH Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference.
ENGLISH Cautions on handling Cabinet with natural wood exterior in dark brown with gloss finish Stereo MC cartridge DL-A100 included Quartz lock servo and direct-drive system for stable rotation • About Care Clean the cabinet and dust cover with the included wiping cloth. Follow the instructions when using a chemical cleaner.
ENGLISH Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
ENGLISH Getting Started Preparations Assembly Mounting the counterweight Insert the counterweight onto the shaft at the back of the tone arm and screw it in. • Mount with the stylus pressure adjustment ring towards the front. surface, and fasten the screw. 54mm: This is the distance at which the stylus tip traces the left and right channels with optimum balance according to the positioning of the turntable and tone arm.
ENGLISH Assembly Mounting the head shell Adjustments Turn the power off when making the adjustments. To protect the stylus tip, attach the stylus cover to the cartridge. START/STOP 1 the lock nut in the direction of the arrow to 2 Turn secure the head shell. Insert the head shell to the end of a tone arm with the guide pin facing upward. Adjusting the height of the tone arm This adjustment is for the stylus tip of the cartridge so that it will trace the groove of a record correctly.
ENGLISH Adjusting the stylus pressure and anti-skating 5 Turn the stylus pressure adjustment ring only. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components being connected. • Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right). • Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in noise.
ENGLISH Operation Turning power on START/STOP Press POWER to set it to “hON”. Tone arm The “33” indicator on the surface of SPEED lights in amber. If the player is not to be used for extended period, be sure to disconnect the power cord. Playback 1 Place a record on the turntable. 2 Set the record’s playing speed, using SPEED. For EP (“doughnut”) records, use the included 45 rpm adapter. Each time SPEED is pressed, the “45” or “33” indicator on SPEED lights alternately.
ENGLISH Getting Started Troubleshooting Cause Page 5 6 5, 6 • The cartridge and a head shell • Check the connections. are not connected correctly. • Audio cables are not connected • Check the connections. to the amplifier correctly. • Adjustment or switching on the • Check the settings on the amplifier is not correct. amplifier. 4 • The ground wire of an audio • Check the connections. cable is not connected to the amplifier. • The plug of an audio cable is • Check the connections.
ENGLISH W Specifications nn Turntable section Driving system: Speed: Wow & flutter: Starting time: Turntable: Motor: Speed control system: Load characteristics: Speed deviation: nn Cartridge (DL-A100) Servo system direct drive 33–1/3rpm, 45rpm Less than 0.1 % WRMS Specified speed within 0.3 sec (for 33 rpm) Aluminum die-cast, 331 mm (13-1/32”) in diameter Direct-drive motor Quartz control 0 % with the stylus pressure 80 g (2.8 oz) Within ± 0.
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