Pioneer pl 300 owners manual

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STEREO TURNTABLE GDPIONEER

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for buying this Pioneer stereo turntable.

Please read through these operating instructions and then
you will know how to operate you model properly. After
you have finished reading the instructions, put them away
in a safe place for future reference.

These operating instructions are based on the model WE,
and they can be used for the WB, WP, S and ST mod-
els. The differences between the models are given below.

Power requirements

WE, WB, WP models:
AC 220-240V ~, 50, 60Hz
8, ST models:
AC 110-120/220-240V ~ (switchable), 50, 60Hz

NOTE: (8, ST models only)

Read through the section on the "LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR
SWITCH before using your turntable and check that the
voltage selector switch is set correctly for use in your area
(see page 8).

Accessories

ST model:
A cartridge is not provided with this model . However,

IM PORTANT screws for mounting the cartridge, as well as washers and

nuts come with each model, and so before use, provide

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user yourself With the cartridge YOU intend to U59. read
serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified service through the section ATTACHING THE CARTRIDGE"
personnel and then attach the cartridge to the accessory headshell
Always disconnect all the equipment from the mains supply (see page 3)
when disconnecting the signal leads. The power cord should be '
connected last, make sure that the power switch is off. WE WB WP' S models.

Unplug the set from the wall socket when it is not to be used for These models come With the PC'150 cartridge (WhICh
an extended period of time. is attached to the accessory headshell). Screws for mount-
ing a cartridge as well as washers and nuts are not pro-

FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM AND

AUSTRALIA Vided'

, CAUTION 240V: Mains supply voltage is factory T' ____,
We 24° CONTENTS
FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the Assembly Procedure """""""""""""" 2
, following cord: Installation Precautions ......................... 3
B/Ué'i Neutral Adjusting the Tonearm ......................... 4
I BOW "9 Panel Facilities and Connections .................. 5
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of'this apparatus Operation .................................... 6
may not correspond With the coloured marking identifying the M , 6
terminals in your plug pr0C98d as {OI/0W5. ' alntenance.. .................................
: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the TrOUbIGShOOt'nQ ------------------------------ 7
| terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. Specifications ................................. 8
i The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the Line Voltage Selector Switch ..................... 8
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

Center shalt

/- Dust cover

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Counter weight

Rubber platter mat

Platter

Cabinet

% ' Antiskate knob

Arm-elevatiOn lever

Arm rest

Headshell

Speed selector button

Cut button

1. CHECK THE ACCESSORIES

The styrene pads contain the parts shown in the figure.
Check that they are all inside. The EP adapter is used for
records with a large center hole.

Cartridge
mounting
parts (ST
model
only)

EP adapter

Cartridge
(WE, W8.
WP, S
models
only)

Counterweight

Styrene pads

Headshell

2. REMOVING TRANSIT SCREWS

Remove three transit screws with a Phillips screwdriver as
shown below. Then remove platter and three platter pads.

Transit screw
Platter

Center shaft Platter pad

Locking collar

Car tridge

3. REMOVING DUST COVER

1. Fully open the dust cover.
2. Hold the dust cover, and lift it off by pulling it straight
upward.

4. MOUNTING THE PLATTER AND RUBBER
PLATTER MAT

Refer to the assembly figure, and place both the platter and
the rubber platter mat down over the center shaft. The
platter is heavy, so use both hands to lift it horizontally
over the shaft and into position.

5. MOUNTING THE HEADSHELL

Insert the headshell (with the cartridge) into the end of the
tonearm, and rotate the locking collar in the direction
indicated by the arrow in the figure until it stops. Then
secure it.

6. MOUNTING THE COUNTERWEIGHT

Slide the counterweight onto the counterweight shaft on
the rear of the tonearm and push it forward. Then rotate it
two or three turns in the direction of the arrow.

7. MOUNTING THE DUST COVER

To install, insert the hinges of the dust cover into the hinge
sockets of the cabinet, and push the dust cover downward.