Operation - Garrard 401 Instruction Manual

operation

Referring to Diagram 1.
(1) Place a record on the turntable.
(2) Turn the speed selector to the setting appropriate for the
record to be played, or check that this has already been done.
(3) Turn the motor switch control clockwise to start the turntable.
This operation also switches on the indicator lamp.
(4) To set speed accurately, place a record on the turntable and
switch on, as already described. Place pickup on record and
turn the speed adjuster until the stroboscopic markings on the
rim of the turntable, appropriate to the speed for which you
are setting, appear to remain stationary. The lower marking
1
represents 33 / rev/mm., the centre one 45 rev/mm. and the
3
upper one 78 rev/mm.
For highly accurate work, it is desirable to let the motor run for
approximately 10 minutes so that it may reach its normal operating
temperature. Speed should always be re-checked after changing the
speed range.
To protect the intermediate wheel, the speed selector is interlocked
with the motor switch and cannot be operated unless the motor is
switched off.
Do not hold the turntable stationary whilst the motor is switched on
and never disconnect the power supply until the motor has been
switched off
6
Motor Switch Speed Adjuster Speed Selector
Diagram 1
Stroboscopic Markings