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  • Page 2 GARRARD MODEL 401 TRANSCRIPTION TU RNTABLE Instruction Manual GARRARD ENGINEERING LIMITED NEWCASTLE STREET SWINDON WILTSHIRE...
  • Page 3 This manual will help you to operate and take care of your Model 401 but, if you require any further advice, please do not hesitate to contact your Garrard Agent, or our Technical Service Department at Kembrey Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, Telephone Number Swindon (0793) 6211.
  • Page 4 THE GARRARD MODEL 401 TRANSCRIPTION TURNTABLE...

  • Page 5: General Information

    17 spare parts list general information The Garrard Model 401 is the culmination of half a century of experi- ence in the design and manufacture of high quality record playing equipment and has the elegant appearance characteristic of the best British engineering products.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    technical specifications Turntable: Wow: Diecast aluminium with an anti-static rubber mat and stroboscopic Less than 0.08% r.m.s. Measured with Gaumont Kalee engraving on rim for 33 , 45 and 78 rev/min at 50 c/s. A version for Type 1740 meter with 3000c/s 60 c/s is also available.

  • Page 7: Operation

    operation Referring to Diagram 1. Place a record on the turntable. Turn the speed selector to the setting appropriate for the record to be played, or check that this has already been done. Turn the motor switch control clockwise to start the turntable. This operation also switches on the indicator lamp.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    maintenance The bearings of the motor, intermediate wheel and turntable spindle are of the oil-retaining type and rarely need lubrication. When the need for oil becomes apparent, lift off the turntable and lubricate these bearings sparingly with the oil supplied. The motor must be switched off before removing the turntable or replacing it on its spindle.

  • Page 9: Adjustments

    The Model 401 has been designed to give reliable service over long periods of use. These instructions have been included to enable you to make the few minor adjustments which may become necessary after a prolonged period. Turntable Speed When set to 33 rev/min.

  • Page 10: Installation

    adjustments Intermediate Wheel The height of this rubber-tyred wheel in relation to the motor pulley should be such that there is about (1 mm) clearance between 32 in the tyre and an adjacent pulley step at any speed setting. If there is not, slacken the three screws at the top of the motor pulley B and raise or lower the pulley before re-tightening the screws equally.
  • Page 11 'Turntable Speed'. Model 401 Neon Lamp Note that Model 401 may be fitted with a neon lamp other than that referred to in the text, line diagrams and parts list of this booklet This lamp is fitted across the front of the unit, illuminating the stroboscopic turntable directly, as in the photograph on page 3 and it is wired so that it is suitable for both 110/125 and 220/250 AC voltage ranges.
  • Page 12 The Model 401 should be mounted on a board at least 1/2 in (13 until it can be lifted clear of the base plate complete with the neon mm) thick, or a substantial metal plate, which is also large enough to lamp in its holder.
  • Page 13 installation...
  • Page 14 installation...

  • Page 15: Servicing

    service chart N.B.. The power supply should be disconnected for all servicing except voltage check. Numbers in brackets correspond to those on Diagrams 9 and 10. Fault Cause Action Turntable fails to re- 1. No power supply reaching motor. Check supply with voltmeter. If correct, volve.
  • Page 16 spare parts 1-23...
  • Page 17 spare parts 24-60...

  • Page 18: Spare Parts List

    Ref. Garrard Ref. Garrard Part No. Description of Part Part No. Description of Part 71510 Base Plate 40085 Screw, short, for Lever Pivot 71902 Control Plate with Panel 41012Nut 71269 Control Panel only 42501Spring Washer 71505 Controls (3)
  • Page 19 Ref. Garrard Ref. Garrard Part No. Description of Part Part No. Description of Part 71898 50 cycle Pulley with Collar and Screws 42501Spring Washers (2) 71899 60 cycle Pulley with Collar and Screws 52493Thrust Pad 71761 Turntable Spindle only...
  • Page 20 Ref. Garrard Ref. Garrard Part No. Description of Part Part No. Description of Part 51875 Mounting Plate 41761 Spring Clips (2) 50564 Lead Clip 44797 Tension Spring for Switch Lever 40182 Screw 71319Lever Pivot Bushes (3) 41012...
  • Page 21 spare parts list The following items are also available, but not indicated on the diagram:- Note (from page 10) If your unit is fitted with a neon lamp which ilIuminates 71251/01 Turntable, with Mat and Centre Trim Disc (50 c/s) the stroboscopic turntable directly, the references to 71281/01 Turntable only (50 c/s)

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