Vestax PDX-a1 User's Manual
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1. X Vestax PDX a OWNER S MANUAL VESTAX CORP 2 37 1 Kamiuma Setagaya ku Tokyo 154 Phone 9 2312 2011 Var 09 9412 7013 VESTAX MUSICAL ELECTRONICS CORP 2860 Cordelia Rd Suita 120 Wairfidd CA 94585 USA Phone 707 427 1940 Fax 707 427 2029 VESTAX Europe Ltd 18 St Cheistopher e P ond H GU2 1DQ land Phone 0 1428 653117 Fax adom DEE al Eng mmm FEATURES The PDX al is a high end performance turntable designed for the beginners and the professionals with the same basic quality as the best selling turntable the PDT 5000 FAST STARTS BY HIGH TORQUE Using high torque direct motor the integral motor delivers 1 6kg cm start torque The high torque gives quick starts that enables the platter to reach 33 4 rpm within 0 5 second FLOATING SUSPENSION TONEARM The tonearm is mounted on the deck plate using a floating suspension system with the drive moter Acoustic feedback is minimised by this advanced system QUARTZ PHASE LOCKED CONTROL The pitch is variable continuously by up to approximately 10 and returned automatically to the predertermined speed 33 or 45 rpm by on off switch even if the pitch control is employed NON CENTER CLICK PITCH FADER Pitch fader has no center click and it allows delicate adjustment easily The PDX al features detachable pitch control fader for ease of replacement when it is worn out MINI LIGHT FOR ILLUMINATING STYLUS OPTIONAL The PDX al provides de2. or thermostat Relocating the unit further away from the noise sources will readily solve the problem Hum may also be produced if the unit is not properly grounded Make sure the grounding wire extending from the unit is securely connected to the GND terminal on the amplifier or mixer Se esr INSTALLATION Do not place the unit where it is exposed to direct sun ight high temperature or humidity to prevent possible troubles Place the unit in a stable and holizontal position where there is little or no vibration Locate the unit as far away from the speakers as possible and isolate the unit from sound radiation from them If the unit is placed too close to the radio interference to AM FM reception may result CONNECTION Connect the output to inputs of amplifier or mixer WHITE HEN TED GUND errereen GN ote Bo sure to connect firmly the GND terminal to the amplifier or mixer or a power source HUM will result Relationship between Pitch and Fader Position PITCH Wx FADER POSITION Ban OPERATION 1 Place the record on the turntable mat 2 Press the power switch button provided at rear panel to turn ON position 3 Remove the stylus protector detachable one 4 Push the start stop button then platter will stari to turn 5 Move the tonearm position over the record 6 Put it down to the record and play will begin 7 Move the tonearm to the armrest when play is finished 8 Push th
3. winding the balance weight clockwise Installation of Cartridge In accordance with the instructions of the cartridge install a cartridge properly In case the cartridge weight is less than 8g it is necessary to fix the attached shell weight on the cartridge Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals The terminals of most cartridges are color corded Connect each lead wire to the terminal of the same color Red RH eere Right Channel Green R eene Right Channel White L eevee Left Channel Blus Li terere Left Channel SCREWS SHELL LEAD WIRE TERMINAL fig 3 Adjustment of Overhang Use a rule etc to carry out correct adjustment As shown in the illustration overhang indicates the distance from the stylus tip to the center of the turntable spindle when the stylus tip falls on the extension of a straight line from the pivot of the tonearm to the center of the spindle If the overhang adjustment is not properly made the atylus will not be able to trace the record grooves correctly 1 Loosen the two cartridge Mounting screws 2 Position the tonearm over the spindle 3 Slide the cartridge forward or backward until the position of the stylus tip corresponds to the specified distance from the center of spindle see illustration 4 After obtaining correct overhang tighten the two cartridge mounting screws firmly Note Be shure not to touch stylu
4. Anti skating Control Turn and set the anti skating control knob to the same value as the stylus pressure see fig 7 fig 7 STYLUS ILLUMINATOR Detachable Mini Light The small light for the stylus illumination is available as an optional extra REMOTE CONTROL In case you wish to control the START STOP with using external equipment like a foot switch etc input jack is provided at the left side of rear panel QUARTZ LOCKED CONTROL AND PITCH ADJUSTMENT L When the indicator lamp is lit showing the Qperating condition tor the pre determined speed 33 or 45 rpm 2 During the operation of pre determined speed pitch control fader can not be funclioned And once press the quartz control button the indicator lamp is put out the speed can be adjusted by Pitch control fader 3 During the operation of above 2 if you want to change the speed to the pre determined one press the quartz bution The indicator lamp lights and speed will become pre determined one even when the pitch control fader not in the center 4 Pitch control is possible up to a maximum of approximately 10 Adjust the Pitch by sliding the Pitch Control Fader ACOUSTIC FEEDBACK AND HUM Acoustic Feedback is usally caused by vibration of speakers which affects the sensitive cartridge If such a phenomenon occurs relocate the turntable or speakers as far apart from each other as possible Hum is usually caused by nearby appliances that use iransformer
5. e start stop button and platter will stop 9 Turn off the power if cartridge is Note A manual method of operation has been chosen for the playing of records instead of using Cue Levers The unit has been set to select 33 4 rpm automatically when the power button is pressed to on Push the 45 rpm speed select button if you play 45 rpm record NOTES Before detaching or attaching the headshell be sure to turn the power of the amplifier or mixer olf Detaching or attaching of the headshell with the volume control turned up may cause damage to the speakers Do not turn ON the power supply turntable platter detached When play is finished be pure to secure the tonearm with the arm clamp Afler play is finished if the unit is not to he nsed for some time care should be taken to secure the tonearm to protect the stylus tip For the same reason the stylus protector should also be attached Wipe the headshell terminals from time to time Dust and dirt at the headshell terminals may result in increased HUM noise or intermittent sound Use a soft dry cloth to clean the headshell terminals Dust and dirt should be carefully removed from Stylus tip or records Dust and dirt on the stylus tip or record may not only result in deterioration of tone quality but also cause undue wear of the record and the stylus tip itself Transportation of the unit to distant places for removal and the like Pack up the
6. s during adjustment with finger Adjustment of Horizontal Zero Balance 1 Release the tonearm from the armrest to free Note Be careful not to touch your finger to the stylus tip 2 Turn the balance weight clockwise or counter clockwise until the tone arm is balanced horizontally 3 see fig 4 a Excessive backward retreatment of the balance weight causes the cartridge side to be raised b The balance weight and cartridge are balanced the tonearm is held horizontal c Excessive forward advancement of the a balance weight causes the cartridge side z to bo lowered cone fig 4 4 Return the tonearm to the armrest kk E Adjustment of Stylus Pressure Hold the balance weight with one hand as shown in Se ee the drawing see fig 5 and rotate only counter Elliptical stylus ring to bring the numeral O of the ring into a alignment with the center line on the tonearm rear i shaft see fig 5 Note In case the balance wei ght moved do the adjustment of holizontal zero Galante again KA fa gt i ounter ring umeral 0 fig 5 Graph 456 758 Anti Skating e ring balance weight Center tine 2 Turn the balance weight to present the reading on the gauge to the designed stylus force of your cartridge see fig 6 As the counter ring moves in step with the balance weight proper stylus pressure can be selected by reading the graduated ring directly D EELER Adjustment of
7. tachable small stylus illuminator for illuminating the stylus tip during play for low light conditiona OTHER FEATURES Quick stops are achieved with an electronic braking system Remote control jack is provided for controlling START STOP by other equipment like a fader start etc BEFORE USE CAUTION Never connect the AC power plug before assembly has been completed CHECKLIST OF PARTS This unit includes the following parts 1 Turntable Unit 6 Balance Weight 2 Turntable Platler T 40 rpm Adaptor 3 Slip Mat 8 RCA Cable 4 Shell Weight 9 GND Cable Headshell 1 m ears SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Avoid placement of the unit where it will be exposed to the direct sun light or where ventilation is inadequate 2 Avoid places where there is water or humidity 3 Don t allow water or any foreign object to get inside of this unit 4 Place thie unit away from heat emitting appliances 5 Place the unit on a stable holizontal position where there is little or no vibration 6 Check the voltage rating of this unit before connecting the unit to a power supply 7 Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the aplliance Never take hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet and always be sure to grasp the pl
8. ug body when connecting or disconnecting 8 Never attempt repairs yourself A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged or E The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in preformance 9 Except for adjustments explained in the operating instructions do not attempt any repairs yourself Be sure to request service from a qualified technician or your dealer or nearest service center FRONT Adaptor pocket for 45rpm Turntable Center Spindle Spare Cartridge Stand Balance Weight Anti skating Control Knob Arm Rest Tonearm Pitch Control Knob Oh Haadshell Detachable Stylus Illuminator Jack di Speed Select Button START STOP Button ON OFF Button for Quartz Locked Pitch REAR Remotecontrol Jack Output Jack gt GND Jack Power Switch Power Cord ASSEMBLY AND SET UP Installation of Turntable Platter 1 By placing the turntable platter on the center EE the platter adjusts to match the spindle by itse 2 Place the alip mat on the platter 3 Extra care should be taken to avoid damaging magnet by dropping it Installation of Balance Weght Place the balance weight on the rear shaft of the tonearm see fig 1
9. unit in the reverse order to that for unpacking using the packing materials furnished when the unit was purchased Should there be no such packing materials be sure to take ihe following steps with the Remove the turntable platter together with the turntable mat and wrap it up to prevent any damage to them Return the tonearm to the arm rest and affix it with tape or the like Remove the balance weight and the headshellcartridge from the tonearm and then wrap them upto avoid and damage to them Wrap up the turnrable base with a blanket or soft paper also to prevent any possible damage to it SPECIFICATION TURNTABLE MOTOR STARTING UP TIME STARTING TORQUE BRAKING SYSTEM RAMBLE S N RATIO SPRED FITCH WOW amp FLUTTER TYPE EFFECTIVE LENGTH 230mm Lom OFFSET ANGLE 22 OVER HANG 16mm 1 8kg om TRACKING ERROR ANTI SKATING STYLUS PRESSURE LIGHT OPTIONAL SPEED LOOK REMOTE DIMENSION WEIGHT POWER 9 5hg DIRECT DRIVE QUARTZ D Bee i ron 70 ELECTRONIC BRAKE 78dB IEC 984 WTD 334cpm 45rpm 10 DETOUCHABLE 100m FADER 0 03 W R M 6 STATIC BALANCE SYSTEM 32 0 39 ADJUSTMENT RANGE 0 7 0g ADJUSTMENT RANGE 0 7 0 DETOUCHABLE MINI LIGHT DCl2valt 100mA QUARTZ LOOK MOMENTARY START MINI JACK W 4500m X 41 150mm X D 3700 AC117V or 230V
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