Yamaha thanks and congratulates you on your purchase of the YP-D71 stereo turntable unit. The YP-D71 uses a PLL circuit (phase·locked loop) with an integral quartz crystal oscillator for the servo control which is the heart of a direct drive turntable. The yp·D71 represents the ultimate both in accuracy of the speed of rotation and in realism of the reproduction which it gives.
~~$'AAr'0 W> ~ o ~ 1 The YP-D71 is a sensitive piece of precision audio equipment. For best results, read this manual carefully before use. 2 Do not drop or jar the YP-D71, particularly after it has been fully assembled and all adjustments made. If it is accidentally bumped, check all functions and readjust ac cordingly. 3 When installing your YP-D71, avoid putting the tonearm assembly on the same side as the mains transformer of the audio amplifier.
~ D IJ THE NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PARTS THE NAMES OF THE PARTS Rubber Mat Tonearm Specially designed to give ideal support for records, damping their resonance and so improving overall bass response. The advanced S-shaped static balanced arm used in the YP-D71 features special alumi num alloy pipe and high sensitivitY gimbal type supports, for top performance with all. tYpes of cartridges.
~lDllJ ASSEMBLING THE TURNTABLE UNIT Take the turntable platter out from the protective wrapping and gently place it onto the center shaft as shown in Fig. 1. Place the rubber platter mat on the turntable platter. Fig. 1 Attaching the Turntable Platter The YP-D71 comes without a cartridge. Choose a high quality cartridge. All cartridges with weights between 3 and 12 grams can be used.
WI~ ~ o .. Sl , I ~ ASSEMBLING & ADJUSTING THE TONEARM - - - - - - - After completing tonearm assembly, proceed with 1 balance . adjustment, [-'a.. tracking force 2. a d'Justmen t , .... 3. anti-skating adjustment, .. (2) Adjusting cartridge stylus tracking force 4. in that order l Note: When making balance adjustment, pay at tention to the tip of needle as the turntable is rotating. (1) Adjusting tonearm balance 1) Set the POWER/SPEED switch either to the ON/33 or ON/45 position.
(3) Adjusting the Inside Force Canceler 1) To install Inside Force Canceler, secure the tonearm to the arm rest. 2) Insert the Inside Force Canceler roller stand, an accessory, into the post as shown in Fig. 8. 3) Hang the string, connected to the bi as weight, over a groove on the bias lever (this hangi ng position will be adjusted later) and place the string over the roller. 4} The stri ng position on the bias lever is decided by the stylus tracking force.
~ l D ASSEMBLING THE DUST COVER & CONNECTIONS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER DusrCOVER CONNECTIONS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER TIMING ADJUSTMENT ON.AUrO·Up The dust cover can be freely attached and de tached. When attaching, follow directions in Fig. 1) The output leads projecting from the rear of the cabinet should be connected to the PHONO input terminals on your audio ampli fier. Ensure the left- and right-hand channels are connected correctly. The white lead is the left, and the red lead the right channel. (See Fig.
~ In ~ HOW TO PLAY RECORDS PLAY RECORDS BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. After having completed assembly and adjustment of the turntable and tonearm, carry out the following steps in this order. 1 Check th~ 4 connecting leads. Plug -4- AC supply socket Output lead -4- Amp. PHONO jacks Ground lead -4- Amp. GNDterminal Have all connections been made correctly and plugs pushed in tight? 2 • • + ~ L 5 R.eo,d .od;oo ..•~ ... I Set the amplifier for operation.
VIu ~jo ~~ ffu SPECifiCATIONS GENERAL TURNTABLE MOTOR SECTION Power Supplies Drive System Direct drive Motor Careless DC Hall Motor Servo System ....... _._ Quartz Locked (PLL) ---------- 120V AC, 60 Hz (U.S. & Canadian Models) nov AC, 50 Hz (European Model) . -- - - - - - - - _ . ' ~-'- ~--_._ .. _ - - - - - _ . _ ..•. _... 240V AC, 50 Hz (British & Australian .. Models) Start up Torque 1 kg·cm Turntable Platter 31 em (12-1/4"1 die-cast aluminum.
~ u o TROUBLE SHOOTING If your YP-D71 malfunctions, first check the following trouble-shooting list. If this fails to correct the problem, contact your local Yamaha dealer or service representative. -- --Cause Fault ----- . ~-_ .. __. _ - - - - - - ........... _... _.__ ..... .----,-~-,_._.,-, Turntable does not rotate, although switch is set ON. ---_._- _._--- . _... _.. _._._--_. __ ._._---~~._.,,'- Mains supply plug not firmly plugged into supply socket.
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