Denon DP-500M - Manual (Page 3)

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Thank you very much for purchasing the DENON direct drive
manual turntable system.
Please read the operating instructions thoroughly in order to
acquaint yourself with the turntable system and achieve max-
imum satisfaction from it.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES ......................................................................3
1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..............................3
2. ASSEMBLY.................................................................4
3. ADJUSTMENTS .........................................................5
4. CONNECTIONS .........................................................6
5. OPERATION...............................................................6
6. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................7
7. MAIN SPECIFICATIONS ............................................7
Please check to make sure the following items are
included with the main unit in the carton:
(1) Operating instructions (these instructions)...............1
(2) Turntable ..................................................................1
(3) Turntable sheet.........................................................1
(4) Counterweight ..........................................................1
(5) 45 rpm record adapter..............................................1
(6) Head shell ................................................................1
(7) Hinge ........................................................................2
(8) Dust cover ................................................................1
(9) Connecting cord .......................................................1
FEATURES
1. High Rotational Performance
A high degree of rotational performance has been
achieved through the use of a high-performance, high-
torque direct drive motor, speed detection using a high-
density optical pulse encoder, and a PLL quartz control
system, etc.
2. Hybrid (2-Layer) Platter Offers Excellent Vibration
Resistance
The bottom surface of the large-sized, thick aluminum
die cast platter is entirely covered with a silicon rubber
sheet which increases the internal vibrational losses
and prevents platter ringing.
3. Rubber Mat Developed with Holographic Analysis Tech-
nology
Close adhesion of the record with the surface of the
turntable mat is necessary in attaining a stable sound.
The surface of the turntable mat has a minute taper from
the outside portion to the inside portion which increases
the adhesive qualities of the record.
4. Finely Finished Wooden Cabinet
The large-sized wooden cabinet incorporates the latest
technology in both the materials and the finish. A large-
sized insulator is used that comprises a combination of
damping rubber and conical springs to strike a balance
between howling characteristics and elegance.
z z z z Power button
( £ OFF, ¢ ON)
• When the power is switched ON, the orange LED of the
speed selector button is illuminated. The orange LED is
illuminated at 33-1/3 rpm and the green LED at 45 rpm.
x x x x Speed selector button
(33-1/3: Orange LED lights up. 45: Green LED lights up.)
• Set this button according to the record's playing speed.
For 33-1/3 rpm records ..............33
For 45 rpm records ....................45
1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
z
x
m
,
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n
c
v
b
⁄0
⁄1
c c c c START/STOP button
Press this button to start and stop the turntable.
v v v v Lock nut
• Use this to install the head shell.
b b b b Tone arm
n n n n Arm rest
• This is the tone arm support.
m m m m Lifter lever
• Use this to lift and lower the tone arm.
, , , , ANTI-SKATING knob
• When the record is playing, a force is generated drawing
the stylus towards the center of the record. Set this knob
to the same value as the stylus pressure to offset this
force.
. . . . Stylus pressure adjustment ring
• Use this to adjust the stylus pressure.
⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄0000 Counterweight
• Use this to balance the tone arm and to adjust the stylus
pressure.
⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄1111 Dust cover
• Use this to protect important records from dust and dirt.
Keep the dust cover closed when not using the player.