Jvc VL 8 Service Manual

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No. 2294

SERVICE MANUAL

MODEL VL-8

4 CHANNEL READY MANUAL TURNTABLE

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Type

Motor

Speeds
Turntable Platter
Drive System
Tone Arm

Pitch Control
SN Ratio

W & F

Rise Time
Strobo Scope
Cabinet

Power Source
Power Consumption
Accessories

H - 7-1/2", W - 19-3/8", D - 16-3/4"

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN,

22.0 lbs.

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4 Channel Ready Manual Turntable

DC Brushless Servo Motor

33-1/3 and 45 r.p.m.

12" Dia. Aluminum Die Cast Platter

Belt Drive

Stable Balancing Tubular Arm, Adjustable in height, with Anti-
Skating device and Oil Damped Cueing Control, Overhang
Adjustable to 15 mm (5/8")

1 2.5% Variable

Better than 60dB

0.05% (WRMS)

Within a Half Rotation of Platter

High Brightness Illuminated Strobo System

Cover Removable

Legs Adjustable

Board 40mm (1-3/4) Thick
AC 120V 60Hz

5W

A Low Capacity Signal Cord

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COMPONENTS

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VL-8

Turntable seat
Designed for stable holding and easy handling of the record.

Turntabl
12" dia. and 35.2 lbs. Die-cast aluminum.

. Motor board

High quality motor board of die-cast aluminum.

. Speed change buttons

The left is for 33 rpm and the right for 45 rpm.

Press one of the buttons depending on the record used, and the power is switched on to turn the turntable. These
are feather touch buttons.

Stop button
Press this button to stop the turntable and switch off the player.

. Stroboscope window

The accuracy in speed of rotation of the turntable can be seen at a glance through this window. Towards you are
the marks for 33 rpm and away from you the marks for 45 rpm.

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. Turntable speed fine adjustment knobs

Use these when it is necessary to adjust the speed of the turntable finely. Two knobs are provided for independent
adjustment of each speed (33 and 45 rpm). The speed is adjustable between -3% and +3% by means of these
knobs. To adjust, drive the turntable and turn the knob until the respective marks are stationary on the
stroboscope.

. Control panel

Die-cast panel.

. Screws

For protecting the motor and power circuit during transportation. Remove them when setting up the player. Keep
them because you will need them when you have to transport the player again.

Pufley

This is a shaft which transmits the driving power from the motor to the turntable. Dont apply any excessive
external force. Special care should be taken of it to guarantee the specified performance.

Turntable spindle
The turntable is fitted on this spindle. Dont apply an additional large external force.

Cycle plate

If the frequency of the power supply is other than that for which the player is set, it is necessary to re-fit the cycle
plate. See the section Frequency changes.