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BIC Series Z Turntables, Owner's
Manual, Model 20Z
British Industries Company
1970
Exported from Wikisource on April 22, 2025
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  • Page 1 BIC Series Z Turntables, Owner's Manual, Model 20Z British Industries Company 1970 Exported from Wikisource on April 22, 2025...
  • Page 2 Series Z Turntables Owner's Manual Model 20Z | Made in U.S.A. Important: Read this manual completely before attempting to operate. Unpacking The Unit: 1. Remove the top cardboard pad. 2. Grasp the dust cover and lift straight up. 3. To remove the unit, grasp the front and rear and lift up. As you do this the styrofoam fillers will come out.
  • Page 3 CHILDREN. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. ↑ May be factory installed. Table of contents  (not listed in original) Features of BIC Model 20Z Changer Turntable Cartridge Installation Set-Up Procedures...
  • Page 4 Operating Procedures Maintenance and Record Care Trouble Shooting Hints...
  • Page 5 This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was legally published within the United States (or the United Nations Headquarters in New York subject to Section 7 of United States Headquarters Agreement) between 1930 and 1977 (inclusive) without a copyright notice.
  • Page 6 Features of B·I·C Model 20Z Changer Turntable 1. Play button — activates all turntable functions. 2. Program — selects manual or automatic operation, shut-off and number of plays. 3. Tonearm finger lift — designed for positive, secure manual handling of tonearm. 4.
  • Page 7 damping.
  • Page 8 13. Pickup height adjustment screw — user adjustable for optimum tonearm lift. 14. Machined aluminum platter. 15. Removable manual spindle. 16. Record support — platform stabilizes records placed on spindle for safe two-point support during multiple play. 17. Speed selector — shifts drive belt to 33 1/3 rpm or 45 rpm play.
  • Page 9 With the cover correctly positioned, grasp the front edge of the dust cover and raise, allowing the rear to pivot on the base. As you tilt the dust cover the back of the dust cover will contact the base and remain in the UP position. If you wish to lower the dust cover, simply reverse the above procedure.

  • Page 10: Cartridge Installation

    Cartridge Installation Note: If your unit came equipped with a cartridge, please proceed directly to Counterweight Installation. Rotation of the Cartridge Head The B·I·C 20Z employs a rotating pickup head which is rigidly locked in place by a shell retaining screw located on the top of the tonearm.
  • Page 11 (Fig. A) Mounting Cartridge in Head The B·I·C 20Z is supplied with several sets of varied length nylon cartridge mounting screws. It is important that the mounting screws used are the correct length. Packed with the screws is a special insulator. The insulator must be installed between the cartridge and the headshell.
  • Page 12 certain it is not too long, place the bottom of the cartridge as shown in (Fig. B) and not whether the screw projects below the simulated pickup head mounting bracket. If too long, use the next shorter screw. When the correct length has been established, use the small screwdriver to secure both screws to the pickup head.

  • Page 13: Important Warning

    CAUTION — Never solder directly to the cartridge. DAMAGE WILL OCCUR Wiring Cartridge The chart (Fig. C) illustrates the markings at the rear of a typical cartridge. MAKE CERTAIN that the cartridge is wired as per the code. IMPORTANT WARNING To insure maximum tracking capability, the tonearm wiring harness containing the cartridge connectors is made of special light gauge low friction wire.
  • Page 14 Grasp the connector in the center with a pair of tweezers or needle nosed pliers. Carefully press the connector on to the pin of the cartridge. If you have difficulty sliding it on all the way, place a small screwdriver at the point shown in the diagram and gently push the connector in place.
  • Page 15 (Fig. E) Do not attempt to install the connector with your fingers. Tweezers or long nosed pliers must be used. The wire or the place where the wire joins the connector must not be touched. (Fig. Removing Place a screwdriver between the cartridge connector and the rear of the cartridge.
  • Page 16 (Fig. F) WE STRESS THAT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT CAREFULLY FOLLOWED AND THE CARTRIDGE CONNECTORS ARE BROKEN, THE REPAIR OF THE UNIT WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. (Fig. G) Re-positioning Pickup Head After the cartridge has been correctly installed in the head, rotate the shell clockwise so that the hole which receives...
  • Page 17 the screw becomes visible. Replace the set screw and tighten firmly.

  • Page 18: Setup Procedures

    Set-Up Procedures Note: If you are installing the cartridge, refer to the detailed instructions under "Installing." Counterweight Installation The counterweight should be installed on the tonearm in the following manner. Place the counterweight at the end of the tonearm, and (narrow portion facing forward) push the weight forward on the tube.
  • Page 19 Setting VTF = Vertical Tracking Force (Stylus Pressure) Set the VTF to the force recommended by the cartridge manufacturer. The VTF scale on the tonearm tube is calibrated from 0 to 4 grams with ½ gram increments. Slide the VTF weight forward until the front edge of the weight is aligned with the mark corresponding to the recommended VTF.
  • Page 20 I). In most cases the bias force is calibrated to the same setting as the VTF. Always refer, however, to the cartridge manufacturer's specifications. (Fig. I) Connecting Your B·I·C Model 20Z Turntable to an Audio Amplifier Audio Cables The plugs on the audio cable are color coded to identify the right and the left channel.
  • Page 21 the right channel plug into the jack marked "R" on the rear of your amplifier. Amplifier Connections If you are using a magnetic phono cartridge, insert the phono plugs into the space provided at the rear of the amplifier marked "phono low level" or "phono MAG." If you are using a ceramic cartridge, insert the audio cable plugs into the high level input of the amplifier or "phono CER."...
  • Page 22 the unit and is not covered by the warranty. If you use this product in areas powered by 220 or 240 volts, consult your dealer for proper instructions regarding adaptation of the unit for such use. With the programming lever set to the OFF position, plug the power cord into a suitable outlet.

  • Page 23: Operating Procedures

    Operating Procedures Before attempting to play records, make certain that the tonearm retaining lock on the tonearm rest is loosened by moving it to the right with forefinger. Most cartridges are fitted with a stylus guard or protective cover. Make certain this cover is removed or pivoted so as to expose the stylus tip.
  • Page 24 been played the toenarm will return to the tonearm rest and the unit will shut off. If you wish to discontinue playing in the middle of a record, press the play button. The tonearm will return to its rest, and the unit will shut off. Alternatively, you may lift the tonearm from the record and manually return it to the rest.
  • Page 25 At the end of record, the tonearm returns to the rest and the machine automatically shuts off. If you move the programmer to the number 1 setting and place the tonearm on the record, the unit will not shut off at the end of the record, but will continue to play the record one more time.
  • Page 26 (Fig. K) Multiple Play Plus Repeat If you wish to play less than six records and would like the last record to be repeated one or more times, simply move the program selector knob to the number of records plus the number of additional plays desired.
  • Page 27 Removing Automatic Spindle All records must be removed. To remove the records, tilt the records down and away from the record platform and lift up. The automatic spindle can then be removed by grasping and lifting straight up. Cueing Lever (Lift) The cueing lever is used to raise or lower the tonearm during automatic or manual play.
  • Page 28 tonearm to land inside the groove guard, turn the adjusting screw until the tonearm is at the correct position. (Fig. L) In rare instances, when very deep or very shallow cartridges are used, adjustment may have to be made to the pickup height.

  • Page 29: Maintenance & Care

    Maintenance Record Care Turntable Removal It is not necessary to remove the turntable mat in order to remove the turntable. The turntable assembly is held in place by a nylon retaining clip located in the center. Remove the spindle and lift one edge of the retaining clip with a screwdriver until the edge of the clip has lifted free.
  • Page 30 (Fig. M) Belt Installation As the turntable is removed, the drive belt will come off the rim of the turntable. To re-install the belt, place the belt around the drive rim of the platter. Grasp the belt with your left hand and gently pull towards the outside edge of the platter.
  • Page 31 Rotate the platter clockwise several turns. If the belt is installed properly the platter will revolve when the unit is turned on. If the platter does not revolve, turn the unit off and repeat the above procedure. (Fig. Re-install the Turntable Retaining "C"...
  • Page 32 Keep the cartridge and stylus clean. Periodically have the stylus inspected by your dealer and replace if worn. Return all records to their protective sleeves and jackets. Do not leave records on the turntable for long periods if not in use.
  • Page 33 10-326-01 Automatic spindle 37-130-03 Conductive bet 37-143-01 T/T retaining clip 37-539-01 45 rpm manual adaptor 10-181-01 Tonearm assembly 10-436-03 Turntable, mat & insert assembly 10-198-02 Counterbalance weight 10-195-04 60 cycle pulley 10-195-05 50 cycle pulley 39-468-01 Manual spindle Spare Parts To insure positive identification of your unit when ordering spare parts, please quote all the information printed on the serial label no.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Hints

    Trouble Shooting Hints Disconnect the power cord and protect the stylus before making investigations.
  • Page 35 SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Unit fails to Packing Remove start or does pieces packing not turn. removed. pieces. power Check that supply power supply motor. is in order. Check lead connections. If necessary clean and re- align connections. Make certain leads secure.
  • Page 36 Replace with correct Speed Incorrect motor pulley consistently motor pulley. fast or slow. frequency your area. Speed Warped variation— record when Play singly. (Wow playing flutter) stack. Grease or oil Wipe with a driving clean cloth surfaces, dampened belt, etc. alcohol.
  • Page 37 Defective Have dealer pickup check cartridge. cartridge. Check cabling ground Ground lead humming lead disconnected. sound. connection. Page Worn, Replace stylus Distorted damaged or necessary. sound. incorrect Check stylus stylus. force.
  • Page 38 Handle clean records recommended Dust records manufacturers. stylus affected Carefully fluff. remove dust or fluff build-up from around stylus. Tonearm Pickup stylus lowers Reset incorrect replace stylus. position. position.
  • Page 39 Adjust lowering Lowering position mechanism accordance with adjustment. instructions, Page Tonearm Adjust height Tonearm lifting height in accordance lifts adjustment with high. incorrectly instructions, set. Page Adjust settings Tonearm will counterbalance lower weight record Stylus force pickup stylus any time, or too low.
  • Page 40 Tonearm will Move control Cue control lower back "up" automatic "down" position. after position. manual play. Tonearm Move locking Arm locked will not rise lever to free to its rest. from its rest. tonearm. Auto spindle Check Page 4 Records do not properly correct not drop.
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