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 ······································································································· 18 Specifications ········································································································ 19 Before Asking for Repair Service ············································································ 20...
Precautions BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-151 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.
Features of This Unit Belt drive 33 / 45 / 78 rpm selectable Belt drive system reduces vibration of the motor and rotation In addition to 33 and 45 rpm, SP record of 78 rpm is sup- irregularity and also obtains smooth rotations. ported.
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(PEEK) that sup- rack and converts them to heat. port stable rotation. Magnesium alloy headshell Rubber mat Magnesium alloy headshell with LUXMAN logo is supplied. Vibration of record is prevented due to the adopted vibration AC inlet absorbing rubber. Power-cable-detachable AC inlet...
Before Use Check the accessories. Make sure that all accessories shown below are in the package. * No cartridge is included. • Platter • Counterweight • Rubber belt • Rubber mat • EP adaptor • Flathead screwdriver for rotation speed adjustment •...
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BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-151 • Tone arm height adjustment wrench (2.5 mm) Headshell cylinder adjustment wrench (2.0 mm) Arm lifter height / arm rest height adjustment wrench (1.5 mm) 2.5 mm 2.0 mm 1.5 mm • Phono cable (ground cable equipped) * This cable is connected to the main unit at shipment.
Names and Functions Front panel 1. Operation indicator 33: Align the rotation speed selection switch to “33” and adjust to keep the indicator lit in green. This indicator lights up when the power is turned on. Align the tip of the provided flathead screwdriver to the groove matching with the tip of the screwdriver on the 2.
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BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-151 Top view 7. Center spindle 11. Headshell A guide for mounting a record. Couples a cartridge with the tone arm. For playing an EP record, mount the EP adaptor (provided) 12. Arm lifter here. Moves a cartridge upward and downward.
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Names and Functions Bottom view 15. Insulators 17. Cable holder Support the entire player and absorb howling and vibration This holder fixes the phono cable. from outside. These insulators are set at the lowest point at shipment and can be raised by up to 5 mm. Use these insulators for making this unit horizontal.
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BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-151 Rear view 18. AC inlet (AC IN) 19. Hinge support bracket mounting sections Please connect the accessory power cable to supply the power from the AC outlet on the wall. Mounting sections for an optional dust cover (OPPD- DSC151).
How to assemble Do not turn on the power until assembly is completed. Please be extra careful to handle the platter because the platter is heavy. 1. Installation of main body 3. Rubber mat mounting Install the main body on a rack that is in a position as hori- The face with a hollow in the center is the upper side.
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BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-151 Headshell Arm pipe Arm rest Stylus pressure gauge Record surface ( ) Arm rest height adjustment screw Platter ( ) Arm lifter height adjustment screw Cartridge Plug-in nut Arm lifter Tone arm height adjustment...
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How to assemble 7. Adjustment of tone arm height 9. Adjustment of horizontal balance Adjust to make the record surface and the arm pipe in par- Take the tone arm out of the arm rest in a state that the allel by changing height of the tone.
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BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-151 11. Adjustment of anti-skating Rotate the anti-skating adjustment knob to set it to a value that is appropriate to the stylus pressure of your cartridge. Anti-skating is also called as inside force canceler.
Connections WHITE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER PHONO AMPLIFIER...
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BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-151 Before Connecting Connection with a phone equalizer amplifier or an integrated amplifier 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 to the phono termi- nal of a phono equalizer or integrated amplifier.
Operations Rotation speed deviation indicator Rotation speed fine tuning volume (speed control) Start/Stop switch Rotation speed selection switch Operation switch Operation indicator How to play 1. When the operation switch (OPERATION) is pressed and 5. Raise the arm lifter, disengage the tone arm from the arm turned on, the operation indicator will light in blue.
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BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-151 6. Lowering the arm lifter allows the tone arm to be lowered and playback to start. Increase sound volume of the amplifier after the tip of the stylus contacted a record. When the tip of the stylus contacts a record in a state that the volume is in a high position, a loud sound will come out from speakers.
Specifications BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-151 Phono motor section Belt drive system Drive system PID control DC brushless motor Motor Platter 30 cm machined alminum plate (weight 4.0 kg) Revolution 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm (3 speeds selectable) Revolution adjustment range ±6 % (each rotation speed adjustable independently)
While in use, this unit may display phenomena which may be confused as malfunctions. Before contacting your country’s official LUXMAN distributor for repair services, please read the operating instructions and operating instructions for any connected input and through output devices and check the troubleshooting table below. If the cause of the malfunction cannot be identified, please con- tact your dealer.
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BELT DRIVE ANALOG PLAYER PD-151 Problem Cause Solution Ref. page Playing speed is inappropriate. • The rotation speed is not adjust- • Select a rotation speed in accor- ed appropriately. dance with a record on the turnta- ble, and adjust the speed with the rotation speed fine tuning volume (speed control).
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LUXMAN CORPORATION, JAPAN AG00987E82A 1-3-1 Shinyokohama, Kouhoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 222-0033, Japan Printed in Japan...
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