Jvc VL 5 Service Manual

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No. 2313

SERVICE MANUAL

MODEL VL-5

CD-4 (4-CHANNEL) READY TURNTABLE

DIMENSIONS: H - 7-1/8". W - 18-1/8", D - 14-7/8" WEIGHT : 15.8 lbs.

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Type : CD»! (cl-channel) ready 2-speed turntable
Motor : 4 poles synchronous motor
Speed : 33-1/3 and 45 rpm.
Turntable Platter : 12" diameter diecast aluminum with rubber mat
Drive System : Belt drive system
Tone Arm : Universal tubular arm, Adjustable stylus pressure with Anti-skating device
Applicable Stylus
Pressure : 1.5 \ 2.0;:
Wow and Flutter : Less than 0.109; HRHMS.)
Rumble : Better than 46rlB
Cover I Removable acryl cover
Power Consumption : 11W
Power Supply : AC 120V, 60Hz

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PICK-UP ADJUSTMENT

I Overhang Adjustment
When you replace the cartridge, be sure to align the overhang that is the distance between the sylus tip and the

center spindle. This can be aligned by loosening the screws which connect the cartridge to the head shell, sliding the

cartridge and retaining the screws.

The standard overhang should be 7/16-inch."

Overhang 7/16"- ~\ Center Spindle

Stylus Tip

Fig. 1

I Head Shell Positioning

if the stylus tip is not. perpedicular to the record surface as shown below, the tone quality will be unsatisfactory.

In this case, loosen the cartridge retaining screws (Fig. 2-A) and holding the cartridge so that the stylus tip is

perpedicular to the record surface, tighten the screws. Moreover if it is need, loosen the screws (Fig. 2-8) and

reposition the stylus entimating its position visually.

Cartridge
retaining screw

DRIVER

l RECORD

Fig. 2A

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