Pioneer PL-51 Operating Instructions Manual page 2

Thank you very much for your purchase of Pioneer model
PL-51.
You will get many years of pleasure from this top-quality
stereo turntable.
To get the most from this feature-packed turntable, please
read the operating instructions and follow the directions
indicated.
For the psychological benefit of those who still want to
use their optional phono cartridges, no phono cartridge is
equipped with this turntable. The first thing you have
to do is to attach your option to a head shell referring to
the directions indicated in the instructions.
FEATURES
Direct Drive System
No belt or idlers. The DC servo motor drives the platter
directly, resulting in lowest possible vibrations transmitted
to the tonearm.
The result is a new height of turntable performance plenty
for the most demanding audio enthusiast.
Electronic Servo Control
Turntable revolution speed is affected by many factors,
including ambient room temperature, etc., which cannot be
predicted or corrected by motor performance alone. This
electronic circuit comes into play at the touch of a button,
letting you adjust the speed +2% during either 33-1/3 or
45 rpm play.
Precision Tracking, Sensitive Anti-skating System
Playing 4-channel records requires extra tonearm precision,
and the PL-51 delivers. Not only with an exactly-balanced CONTENS
tonearm design, but also with an ideal anti-skating system.
The result is stable tracking over every part of the record
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for brilliant response from the first note to the last.
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The cabinet is set off by the natural beauty of selected Stereo System Setup ................. 3
walnut, with a smart black base plate.
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| Dust Cover Attachment ............... 7
Install the PL-51 with the following points in mind. | . .
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@ The unit should not be placed near any source
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speaker systems as possible.