Pioneer pl 12 ac brochure

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Pl0ilftn ilmilPL|2IG FEATU R ES HYSTERESIS SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR The Model PL-12AC achieves a very high standard of performance despite its surprisingly modest cost. lt does this through the use of high quality parts such as the vitally important motor. ln the PL-l2AC, it is a hysteresis synchronous type, the only kind free from line voltage fluctuations, with the result that turntable revolution is always rock-steady. Cor- rect musical pitch is ensured. This type of motor is also the quietest in operation; ANTI-SKATING CONTROL When the turntable is rotating, the stylus mounted in a tbnearm tends to drift toward the center, causing uneven pressure on the walls of the record grooves, and introducing distortion. The PL-12AC cancels this harmful skating force with the anti-skating control and eliminates distortion caused by unequal side wall pressure of the stylus. BELT-DRIVE There are several ways to convey the revolutions of the motor to the turntable - among these the belt-drive is recog- nized as the best. The PL-12AC employs a long-lasting polyurethane belt that further contributes to the steady, reliable performance of the turntable platter. THE UTMOST EASE OF OPERATION One of the best qualities of the PL-12A.C is its truly easy operation. A simple 2-position switch on the right gently raises and lowers the tonearm, and a simple 2- position switch on the left lets you choose either 33-1/3 or 45 rpm. The PL-12AC is that rarity in the audio world - a true high fidelity unit that even a child can operate with complete safety. SPECIFICATIONS Motor Drive System Speed Turntable Platter Signal to Noise Ratio Wow and Flutter 4 pole hysteresis synchronous motor Belt-driven33-1/3 and 45 rpm 12" aluminum alloy die-cast turntable Better than 45 dB Less than 0.12o/o (WRMS) TonearmPower Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Static-balanced type 11O-13OV,22OJ40 V, AC 50 or 60 Hz 18.5 VA (12W) MAX 17"(W) x 6" (H) x 13-112" (Dl 431 (W) x 153 (H) x 341 (D)mm 13.5 lbs. /6^1 ks CDPtoNEeR PICTNEEFI ELECTFICTNIC CCIFIPCIFIATICIN / 15-5, 4-chorne, Ohrnoni-Nishi, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, Japan U.S. PIONEEFI ELECTFONICS COFIPOtrIAT|ON / 178 Cornrnence Fload, Cantstadr, New Jensey O7O7?, U.S.A. PIONEEFI ELECTFIONIC TEUFIOPE) N.V. / Noondenlaan 83, 2O3O Antwenp, Betgiurn E-J71-F5 Printed in Japan