Before you begin What’s in the box Power cord Quick Start Guide Overhang gauge (for Europe model) Screw set for mounting a cartridge Power cord ・ S crews (short/medium/ Safety instructions (for North America long): 2 each model) ・Nuts: 2 ・Washers: 2 Power cord Turntable...
Required for setup Cartridge Amplifier Speakers Speaker cables...
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Assembly Mount the platter Mount the hole in the center of the platter on the Before use, attach the included parts to the turntable. center spindle. Since a turntable is susceptible to vibrations and tilting, place the turntable in a stable and fl at location in advance. Platter mat Platter Center spindle...
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Mount the counterweight Mount the cartridge Insert the counterweight into the shaft on the back of Attach the head shell to the cartridge (not included) the tone arm, and turn it in the direction of the arrow loosely. while gently pushing it. •...
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Mount the head shell Adjust the overhang and then securely fasten the cartridge to the head shell. Insert the head shell into the tip of the tone arm. q Mount the overhang gauge (included) to the head shell. Insert the head shell with its guide pin facing up and aligned with the hole on the top of the tone arm.
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Adjustments Adjust the height of the insulators Counterweight Turn the insulators to adjust their height so that the Tone arm turntable is placed level. Arm height adjustment knob Increases the height Reduces the height Insulator Platter NOTE Head shell • Do not overtighten the insulators as overtightening may result in damage.
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Adjust the stylus pressure Turn twist the counterweight so that the tone arm is floating parallel to the platter. Perform adjustment by turning the counterweight gradually Pull the anti-skating knob in the direction of the arrow. while periodically removing your hand to check the position. This turns the anti-skating function off.
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Holding the counterweight with a finger so that it does Adjust anti-skating not move, turn the stylus pressure adjustment ring so that its “0” mark is lined up with the line on the tone arm. Turn the anti-skating knob and set the same number as the cartridge stylus pressure.
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Adjust the height of the tone arm Use the arm height adjustment knob to turn the base of the tone arm and adjust the height. Adjust until the tone arm is parallel to the top of the record. Depending on the cartridge or head shell you are using, the tone arm may not be parallel to the record when the stylus Keep it parallel touches the record.
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Connections Connect amplifi er that have a phono input Amplifi er with a PHONO input terminal SIGNAL PHONE IN Earth wire (included) Audio cable (included) • If a device connected to the turntable has an earth terminal, connect the earth wire (included) to the earth terminal of the turntable (SIGNAL GND).
Connect the power cord A power cord for each region is included. Use the power cord for your region. North Japan Europe America Power cord (included) Power cord (included) Power cord (included) • The turntable turns on when the power cord connected to the unit is plugged in to a power outlet.
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Playback Place a record on the platter. Press the SPEED 33/45 button to set the right platter speed for the record you are playing. START/STOP button Platter Tone arm The button toggles between 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm. The current speed is displayed in the speed light. Press the START/STOP button.
Online manual For more information, visit www.denon.com • To remove the dust cover, open the dust cover all the way and then pull it in the opposite direction to that indicated by the arrows.
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