Dual 1245 Owners Manual

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M1245

Owners Manual

Fully automatic
single-play/multi-play
belt-drive turntable

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'ihe operation of your new Dual automatic turn-
table is as simple as it is versatile. However, we
suggest that you read the instructions carefully be-
fore operating the turntable for the first time.

When you open this flap, you will find a photograph
with all the features identified and numbered ac
cording to references in the text. If you leave this
flap open while reading the manual, the features
described in the text will be easy to locate.

Proper mounting of the cartridge and careful
adjustment of all tonearm settings are very important
in obtaining optimum performance.

If you have questions about your Dual, please write
to us and we shall respond promptly. We also en-
courage you to complete and mail the enclosed
warranty card.

Contents

Features of the Dual 1245
Unpacking and installation
installation on base
installing dust cover
Cartridge mounting
Preparation for play
Balancing the tonearm
Setting stylus pressure
Applying antiskating
Connection to AC
Connection to amplifier
Operating instructions
Single play operation
Confinuousrepem
Cue-control start
Automatic record changing
Pitch-control
Adiustments and other information
Cueconvoihemht
Tonearrn indexing
Replacing drive belt
Removing the platter
Latertransport
Stylus care
Service

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Shutoff
Move switch to "stop" position. The tonearm Will return to
its rest position and the unit will shut off automatically.

Continuous repeat

Turn knob (15) to :1: position. After completing the record,
the tonearm returns automatically to the leadrin groove,
and the record will be played again. This procedure will be
repeated until cancelled by pushing the operating swrtch to
"stop" or by moving the repeat knob back to the single
play position.

Shut-off and tonearm return is automatic in any mode of
operation. The tonearrri should then be locked, and the
stylus tip protector moved into position.

Fig. 12

Your unit is equipped with a shockrfree cue-control that is
silicone damped in both directions. Thus, the tonearm can
be lowered to any desired point on the record more gently
and accurately than by hand. When lifted, the tonearm does
not appreciably change its horizontal position. The cue-
control lever (14) has two positions:

1 tonearm raised
1 tonearm lowered onto record
A light touch on the lever starts the descent of the tonearm.

This procedure is suggested for records other than with
standard 12" or 7 diameters.

a) Move cue control lever (14) to position I.
bl Move tonearm by hand to the desired point over the
record.

c) Move cue-control lever to position 1 .

Interruption of play

Move cue control lever to position I . The tonearm will rise
and remain over the rotating record. To resume play, move
the lever to position 1 and the tonearm will set clown.

Note: With the cue control lever in position I and automaa
tic start operation, the tonearm will move to the record and
remain suspended over the lead~in groove, A light touch of
the cue-control lever will lower the tonearm to the record.

Automatic Record Changing

Fig. l3

Insert the changer spindle (19) or the optional large hole
spindle (21) into the hole in the platter so the key tits 'nto
the slot in the hole. Lock the spindle in place by pressing
down on it and turning it to the right until it stops

Up to six records, either 7 (l7 cm) or 'l2 (30 cm} diar
meter can be placed on the standard Changer spiriole or
optional largerhole accessory spindle.

Move the operating switch to fstart. This will cause the
tirst record to drop and the tonearm to be set down in the
lead-in groove. To interrupt any record and cause the next
to drop, move the operating switch to "start.

Note: Records already played can be lifted back onto the
spindle for replay or removed entirely. The spindle need
not be removed.

The optional largehole 45 rpm automatic changer spindle
A812 can be obtained at your dealer.