Fisher MT 275 Owners Manual

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The stylus sometimes may not descend at the start of
desired track. depending on pitch of the grooves. If the
stylus is to descend on the Inside of its actual position.
rotate the APPROACH control toward "N". If the stylus
is to descend on the outside of its actual position.
rotate the APPROACH control toward OUT. The
normal position has a detent in the middle.

Because the variable surface characteristics of
records affect the performance of the sensor in the car-
tridge shell. the tonearm may sometimes descend on
the wrong track when selected play is attempted. If the
tonearm descends on a track outside ot the one select-
ed. set the SENSOR sensitivity selector switch on the
bottom of the base to the L (LOW) position. If the
tonearm passes the selected track. set the SENSOR
sensitivity selector switch to the H (HIGH) position. If
no difficulties with selected track selection are expe-
rienced. leave the SENSOR sensitivity selector switch
in the normal M (MIDDLE) position.

When playing any record which is not black. automatic
operation is not possible. To play colored vinyl records
or records manufactured with nonstandard dimen-
sions. the AUTO/MANUAL switch located under the
platter must be set to the MANUAL position. To do this.
lift the platter straight up off the turntable shaft, set the
AUTO/MANUAL switch to the M position. and caretully
replace the platter. For normal operation keep the
AUTO/MANUAL switch set to the A position.

To operate the turntable in the MANUAL mode. press
the PHONO button on the amplifier. and press the
CUEING button and the tonearm will rise. Grasp the
finger lift and carefully position the tonearm over the
lead-in groove of the record or to the desired place on
the record. Press the CUEING button and the tonearm
will descend and play will begin. At the end of the
record. press the REJECT button and the tonearm will
rise and return to the arm rest.

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When there is no record on the platter. I? " will appear
in the operation display window.

When the START button is pressed for a number of
times exceeding the number of tracks on the record.
P " will appear in the operation display window.

AUTO FUNCTION

When using the turntable MT-275 in combination with the
other System 275 stereo components the operations listed
below are simplified as follows:

Pressing the turntable's START button sets the func-
tion of the amplifier CA-275 automatically to PHONO
and any other program sources are turned off simul-
taneously.

It. during record play. another program source (tuner.
cassette deck) is turned on, record play is automatical-
ly interrupted and the platter stops rotating.

SYNCHRO RECORDING

When music from a record is to be recorded onto tape this
function provides automatic control of the PAUSE button of
the cassette deck CR-275 according to the position of the
tonearm of the turntable MT-275.

When the turntables START button is pressed and
when the tonearm is lowered onto the record. the
cassette decks PAUSE button is simultaneously re-
leased and the recording starts.

0 When the CUEING button is pressed and the tonearm

rises. the PAUSE button is simultaneously activated
and the recording is interrupted.
When the CUEING button is pressed again and the
tonearm descends onto the record. the PAUSE button
is simultaneously released and the recording con-
tinues.

0 When the REJECT button is pressed during recording
and the tonearm rises, the PAUSE button is simultane-
ously activated and the recording is interrupted. The
tonearm returns to the arm rest and the platter stops
rotating.

MAINTENANCE

Remember that your turntable is a sensitive electro»
mechanical device which needs occasional maintenance.

1. Cleaning the stylus:

You will occasionally note that dust particles have
built up around the stylus. If the build-up becomes ex-
cessive it will not only result in noisy reproduction. but
will eventually shorten the lives of both the record and
the stylus. Should this condition occur. do not attempt
to remove the dust with your fingers or a tool. Just lift
the tonearm by its handle and blow the dust away. or
use a stylus brush.

2. Cleaning the dust cover. cabinet and visible metal
parts:
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with plain lukewarm
water. Never use benzol, benzine. or other strong
chemical cleaners. since they could damage the finish
on your unit. It is important that no liquid reaches the
insides of the turntable.

3. Your turntable is equipped with a diamond stylus
(needle) which will last for about 500 hours of record
playing. With normal use at home this means you
should replace the stylus about once a year. Playing
records with a worn stylus will cause distorted sound
and will do permanent damage to the record grooves.
To replace the stylus. follow these steps:

- Switch off the power to the amplifier and turntable.

- Carefully grasp the stylus assembly and pull it lor-
ward and downward away from the cartridge body.

- Install the ST-tOOSD replacement stylus assembly
(available from your authorized Fisher dealer) by
gently pushing it upward and backward into the car-
tridge body. (Fig.8)

IMPORTANT:

It is very important to keep the rubber mat clean at
all times, If the rubber mat becomes dirty or
stained. the tonearm may descend when there is
no record on the platter. causing severe damage to
the stylus. If necessary. clean the rubber met by
wiping it with a soft cloth moistened with clear
lukewarm water. Do not use detergents or solvents
because they may damage the rubber mat.

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