Luxman PD-171AL Owner's Manual
Luxman PD-171AL Owner's Manual

Luxman PD-171AL Owner's Manual

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BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER
PD-171AL
Owner`s Manual

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  • Page 1 BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-171AL Owner`s Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Precautions ············································································································· 1 Features of This Unit ································································································ 2 Before Use ·············································································································· 4 Names and Functions ······························································································ 6 How to Assemble ·································································································· 10 Connections ·········································································································· 14 Operations ············································································································· 16 Block Diagram ······································································································· 17 Specifications ········································································································ 18 Before Asking for Repair ························································································ 19...
  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-171AL Installation place Lubrication • Install this unit in a horizontal and stable place where the Do not lubricate this unit yourself because special oil is used unit is less subject to external vibration. for the spindle.
  • Page 4: Features Of This Unit

    Features of This Unit Belt drive High torque motor We have introduced a drive system in which motor-derived An AC synchronous motor with high torque is adopted to noise is attenuated via a belt and smooth rotation is achieved. achieve precise and quiet rotation. Circuit configuration Heavyweight platter AC synchronous motor is driven by sine waves coming from...
  • Page 5 BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-171AL Large-sized spindle Large-sized insulator This large-diameter spindle is equipped with polyether ether This unit adopts a damper as an insulator that is a combina- ketone (PEEK) bearing of ball bearing specification that pro- tion of rubber and spring, made from different materials to vides stable rotation.
  • Page 6: Before Use

    Before Use Check the accessories. Make sure that all accessories shown below are in the pack- age. • Platter • Pulley cover • Rubber belt • Rubber mat • EP adaptor • Dust cover • Platter mount handle (2 pieces) •...
  • Page 7 BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-171AL • Arm base cover removal wrench (3.0 mm) • Phono cable securing cushion • Dustproof cap for stylus light connector • Power cable * This cap is mounted on the main unit at shipment. • Printed matters Safety cautions Owner’s Manual (this document)
  • Page 8: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions Top view 1. Operation switch (OPERATION) 3. Start/stop switch (start/stop) This switch turns on and off the power. This switch starts rotating the platter at the selected rotation speed. 2. Operation indicator This switch also stops platter rotation while the platter is rotating because this switch serves as both start and stop This indicator lights up when the power is turned on.
  • Page 9 BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-171AL 4. Rotation speed selection switch (33/45) 8. Pulley cover This switch toggles the rotation speed of the platter be- This cover protects the rotating pulley. tween 33 rpm and 45 rpm. Be sure to mount the cover when the platter is rotated.
  • Page 10 Names and Functions Bottom view 13. Insulator 14. Cable holder These support the entire player and absorb howling and This holder secures the phono cable. vibration from outside. This product is supplied with 3 types of phono cable secur- These insulators are set at the lowest point at shipment and ing cushions.
  • Page 11 BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-171AL Rear view BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER 15. AC inlet (AC IN) 16. Hinge receiver Connect the accessory power cable to supply the power This receiver is used for mounting the dust cover. from the AC outlet on the wall.
  • Page 12: How To Assemble

    How to Assemble Do not turn on the power until assembly is completed. Exercise extra care to handle the platter because the platter is heavy. 1. Installation of main body 3. Belt wrapping Install the main body on a rack that is in a position as hori- Firstly, wrap the belt around the turntable.
  • Page 13 BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-171AL 4. Tone arm mounting The arm bases listed below are optionally available for mounting the following tone arms: Purchase an arm base according to the tone arm to be used. List of optional arm bases...
  • Page 14 How to Assemble 5. Pulley cover mounting 7. Dust cover mounting Insert four corners slowly and evenly as shown below. The dust cover has a plug-in type hinge. Insert the hinge attached to the dust cover into the hinge receiver attached to the rear side of the main unit all the way in a straight manner.
  • Page 15 BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-171AL...
  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER PHONO AMPLIFIER The tone arm in the illustration is an example.
  • Page 17 BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-171AL Before Connecting Connection to phono equalizer, integrated amplifier, or others Before connecting other devices, connect the jack side of the accessory power cable to the AC inlet of this unit. Connect the pin plug of the phono cable supplied with the...
  • Page 18: Operations

    Operations Start/stop switch Stylus light Rotation speed Rotation speed fine tuning volume connector selection switch (speed control) How to play 1. Connect the stylus light to the stylus light connector to 5. Lowering the arm lifter allows the tone arm to be turn on the light for record playback in the dark.
  • Page 19: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-171AL...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Phono motor section Drive system Belt drive system Motor Reaction and AC synchronous motor Platter 30 cm machined alminum plate (weight 5.0 kg) Revolution 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm (2 speeds selectable) Revolution adjustment range ±5% (each rotation speed adjustable independently) Wow and flutter 0.04% or less (W.R.M.S) Attached equipment and others...
  • Page 21: Before Asking For Repair

    Before Asking for Repair BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-171AL While the unit is used, an unusual phenomenon may be confused as a malfunction for a certain reason. Prior to asking us for repair, please check the table below and read the instruction manual for the subsidiary devices. If the cause of malfunction cannot be identi- fied, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 22 Before Asking for Repair Problem Cause Solution Ref. page Playing speed is inappropriate. · The rotation speed is not adjusted · Select a rotation speed in accor- appropriately. dance with a record on the plat- ter, and adjust the speed with the rotation speed fine tuning volume (speed control).
  • Page 24 LUXMAN CORPORATION, JAPAN AG00987E19A Printed in China...

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