Garrard Zero 2000B Owners Manual

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introduction

Index
Page 2 IntroduCtion
Page 3 Packing list
Setting up
Page 4 Fitting the cartridge
Page 7 Connecting the leads

Page 8 Operation
Page 11 The automatic record c0unter
Setting up (continued)
Page 12 Attaching leads
' Page 13 BHC 20 base and cover flsee 'Optional extras'l
Page 14 Routine maintenance
Page 15 Adjustments
Page 16 Service hints
Page 17 Service and spares

The Garrard 220008

This is a superb two-speed belt-driven transcription turntable with
facilities for automatic use. It is a worthy addition to the long line of
record playing equipment from a cempany with Over half a century
of experience and a world-wide reputation for design and quality.
You will appreciate such refinements as

. a record pitch control and illuminated stroboscopic markings

. a c0unterba|anced pickup arm of negligible tracking error with a
slide-in cartridge carrier and jewelled cross-pivots.

an automatic record counter to help assess stylus wear

a long stylus force scale for a high degree of accuracy

damped lowering of the pickup arm. To help pinpoint its landing
position the descent of the arm can be held at any position while
cueing. When lifting the arm under manual control its movement
is also damped

suitability for use with OS. 80 and CD-4 and other quadraphonic
as well as stereophonic equipment (with appropriate cartridge)

a pickup arm bias compensator calibrated for elliptical, conical
and Shibata stylus tip profiles

a cartridge tilting device with settings for single-record and
multi-record play

a heavy non-magnetic turntable

. a synchronous motor with the torque of an induction motor

in addition to manual operation it will automatically play single

7 inch (17cm), 45 rev/min records. 10 inch (250m) and 12 inch
(30cm). 33! rev/min records. it will also play a stack up to six

12 inch, 333 rev/min records, dependent on record thickness and

cartridge depth.

The Garrard ZZOOOB automatic transcription turntable is available

in two versions

1 The Module. This is the 220008 deck assembled to a base.
complete with dust cover and connecting leads. A pickup
cartridge is fitted when specified by the distributor.

2 The Deck. This is the same mechanism ready for installation by
the owner into the h0using of his choice. Connecting leads and
a pickup cartridge are fitted when specified by the distributor.

Depending on the 4-pole synchronous motor and pulley fitted the

unit is suitable for use with one of the following power supplies

1 220/24OV, 50H:

2 110/125V, 60Hz

3 115/23OV, 50/60Hz

Performance

Rumble: DIN A: -40dB. DIN B: -60dB. (DIN 45539)
Wow and Flutter: 0.12% r.m.s. (DIN 45507)

Speed control: 33$ and 45 rev/min t approximately 3%
Power consumption: Approximately 9 watts

For best results

Naturally you are keen to put yOur new turntable into use as soon as
possible. However, as y0u have already realised, it is a precision
instrument and sh0uld be treated as such. For this reason we
Strongly advise you to read the instructions and become familiar
with the unit before installing or operating it. Y0u will then obtain
the full benefit of its capabilities.

Terminology

Different territories have their own names for particular parts of a
unit. Hence - a turntable (the rotating component) may be known
as a platter. a pickup arm as a tone arm, a pickup arm bias
c0mpensator as an anti -skating device and an intermediate wheel
as an idler wheel. When terminology is agreed internationally then
we shall. of caurse. use it.

Optional extras
See page 17.

fThe BHC 20 is not obtainable in North America. A special base
and cover is available in this territory.

WARNING. To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this I
appliance to rain or moisture.

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operation

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Key to diagram

Automatic record counter scale.
Pickup arm locking lever.
Transit screw (1 of 2).

Pickup arm finger lift.

Cue control.

Manual control.

Automatic control.

Cartridge tilting lever.
Stroboscope window.

Record pitch control.

Record speed (and size) selector.
Turntable.

Record spindle.

Transit screw (1 of 2).

Record support platform.
Record steady.

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Audio

When audio (phono) connecting leads are not provided, obtain
genuine Garrard leads from your dealer. Connect the black phono
plug to the socket under the unit plate marked R (right channel) and
the grey plug to the socket marked L (left channel). The other ends
of the leads must be terminated to suit your amplifiers input
arrangements and connected as described on page 7.

Power Supply Leads

To fit a 3-core mains lead, attach a plug to a convenient length of
flexible cable of at least 3A rating as described on page 7.

Connect the wires in this mains lead to the terminals in the block
beneath the deck in the following way. green and yellow lead to the
screw marked-Ar, blue lead to the screw marked N and brown lead
to the screw marked L.

To fit a 2-core mains lead, (only to double insulated and European
Models) attach a plug to a convenient length of flexible cable of at
least 3A rating.

Connect the wires in this lead to the terminals in the block beneath
the deck in the following way - blue lead to the screw marked N,
black (or brown) lead to screw marked L. Disregard the screw
marked .11,-

Double insulated models are identified by a label in a prominent
position. The label bears the phrase double insulated or the [E
symbol or both of them. It is not necessary to earth these models,
but any associated equipment must be earthed if its manufacturer
specifies the need for this. I

Phono Plugs and Sockets

Power Supply

Connecting Block