Meanings of Warning Symbols and Words Safety Instructions UNPACKING AND CONNECTION Operating Conditions Unpacking the Record Player Installation and Setup Connecting the Device OVERVIEW OF THE 217 OPERATING THE RECORD PLAYER Adjusting the Tone Arm MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND CARE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 | 4 2...
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R E C O R D P L A Y E R 2 1 7 Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for choosing Burmester. Dear music lover, Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for choosing Burmester. You have chosen a product that combines absolute fidelity and uncompromising quality with technical innovation and maximum versatility.
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L About this Device is the new record player for Burmester’s popular Top Line. Inspired by the Burmester Reference Line’s multi-award-winning , the also largely eschews technological aids in favour of top playback quality, and is easy and intuitive to operate.
R E C O R D P L A Y E R 2 1 7 About this Operation Manual This operation manual describes to the user how to operate the record player. Certain steps in this operation manual may only be performed by skilled persons.
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Meanings of Warning Symbols and Words The following warnings, symbols and warning words are used in this document: The general hazard symbol, in conjunction with the warning words CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER warns of the risk of serious injury.
R E C O R D P L A Y E R 2 1 7 Safety Instructions Read and follow the instructions in this manual, particularly the warnings and safety instructions. CAUTION: RISK OF INJURY TO CHILDREN This device poses various injury risks if used improperly. Never leave your children unattended with the device.
M A N U A L Operating Conditions INTENDED USE This device is intended for use in home audio systems. PERMISSIBLE OPERATING CONDITIONS Please take care to only ever use your Burmester device under the following conditions: Maximum altitude 2000 Humidity <...
To avoid damaging the housing, do not use any pointed or sharp objects to open the packaging. WARNING: SUFFOCATION HAZARD Your Burmester device is shipped in plastic bags to protect the surfaces. Keep these bags out of reach of children in order to prevent suffocation. 1 5 | 4 2...
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Installation and Setup ARRANGE FOR A SKILLED PERSON TO CARRY OUT THIS STEP! Remove all the items from the packaging. CAUTION: RISK OF INJURY DUE TO HEAVY WEIGHT The device is very heavy and can cause injury if it falls.
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2 1 7 R E C O R D P L A Y E R ADJUSTING THE FEET In order to work properly, the record player must be completely horizontal. The three feet on the are height-adjustable. To adjust them, simply turn them by hand.
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O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L CONNECTING THE TONE ARM CABLE Carefully plug the angled plug on the enclosed tone arm cable into the socket ( ) just under the tone arm. Make sure the angled end of the plug is pointing backwards.
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2 1 7 R E C O R D P L A Y E R INSTALLING THE TURNTABLE Unpack the turntable ( ATTENTION! DANGER DUE TO HEAVY PARTS The turntable is very heavy and can cause injury if it falls. Carefully position the turntable on the drive axle as shown in the illustration opposite.
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L Connecting the Device ATTENTION! DEVICE TEMPERATURE AFTER UNPACKING If the temperature is too high or too low, this can cause the device to malfunction. After unpacking the device, leave it to sit in the room for a time before connecting and switching it on.
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R E C O R D P L A Y E R 2 1 7 CONNECTING THE TONE ARM CABLE TO YOUR MUSIC SYSTEM Switch off all the components of your music system. Connect the tone arm cable to a suitable phono preamplifier or an amplifier with a built-in phono preamplifier using the XLR plugs for the left (blue) and right (red) channels.
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2 1 7 R E C O R D P L A Y E R Overview of the 217 2 5 | 4 2...
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O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L FRONT SIDE Speed switching button Turntable Tone arm POWER LED POWER switch 2 6 | 4 2...
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2 1 7 R E C O R D P L A Y E R REAR SIDE Mains switch Mains socket Height-adjustable feet Tone arm cable connection port 2 7 | 4 2...
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2 1 7 R E C O R D P L A Y E R TONE ARM Tone arm weight Anti-skating adjustment mechanism Tone arm retainer Cue control lever Pickup (with stylus protector) 2 9 | 4 2...
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R E C O R D P L A Y E R 2 1 7 SWITCHING ON THE DEVICE Set the mains switch ( ) on the rear of the device to the I position (ON). Switch the POWER switch ( ) on the front of the device to the middle position.
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2 1 7 R E C O R D P L A Y E R CHOOSING SPEED has two playback speeds: rpm. Switch on the device as described above. The turntable will start to spin. Select the speed you require using the corresponding switch ( ) on the front-left of the device.
This will ensure you can enjoy the perfect sound experience. If you want to check or adjust the anti-skating mechanism, the easiest way to do this is using the Burmester Reference Check record available from your dealer. NOTE:...
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TO ADJUST THE ANTI-SKATING MECHANISM USING THE BURMESTER REFERENCE CHECK RECORD, PLEASE PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: Place the Burmester Reference Check record on the turntable with Side A facing upwards, and switch on the record player using the POWER switch ( The record will start to spin.
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Liquids and chemical agents can damage the surface of the housing. Ensure that no liquids get into the device. Do not use chemical agents when cleaning. Always care for your Burmester device exclusively using the enclosed care kit. DANGER! OPENING THE DEVICE When the power cable is connected, the components inside the housing conduct potentially fatal voltages.
R E C O R D P L A Y E R 2 1 7 Technical Specifications Technology Record player with belt drive Width 482 mm Height 165 mm Depth 283 mm Weight 31.5 kg Voltage range 100 – 240 V~, 50/60 Hz Power consumption when OFF (100 V/240 V) 0.05 W/0.07 W Power consumption in standby (100 V/240 V)
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O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L VERSION: BA_ 217 _EN_ 1 - 1 _ 2110 BURMESTER HOME AUDIO GMBH Wilhelm-Kabus-Straße 10829 Berlin Germany www.burmester.de 4 2 | 4 2...
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