Pioneer PL 8 Owners Manual

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STEREO TURNTABLE

Instructions I -8

Opera ting

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the
rear panel.

Please write this serial number on your enclosed war-
ranty card and keep in a secure area. This is for your
security.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE 0R SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN 0R MOISTURE.

CONTENTS

Turntable Features ...................... 2 ' Preparations ---------------------- 9
Panel Facilities ......................... 3 l Automatic Playback (Auto Play) ......... 9
Attaching the Cartridge ................... 4 I Repeat Playback (Repeat Play) .......... 10
Setting up the Turntable ................. 5~8 l Stopping the Turntable During Playback . . . . 10
Assembly ................... 5 I Manual Playback (Manual Play) .......... 11
Adjusting Stylus Tracking Force . . . . 6 l Adjusting the Tonearm Lowering Position . . . 12
Adjusting the Anti-skating Mechanism. 7 Maintenance ........................... 13
Connecting to Amplifier ......... 8 I Turntable Care ..................... 13
Turntable Location ............. 8 Troubleshooting ........................ 14
Operating Instructions .................. 9~12 Specifications ......................... 15

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NOTE:

Prior to using the turntable, it must be assembled and adjusted, located
and positioned properly, and connected to the amplifier. Failure to
accomplish these steps correctly may result in distorted, or no sounds,
or damage to your records and the tonearm stylus. Make certain steps 1
through 5 on pages 5 through page 8 in this operating Instructions are
completed properly prior to attempting to operate the turntable.

TURNTABLE FEATU RES

I AUTOMATIC LEAD IN

Automatically places the tonearm stylus on the lead in
groove of the record when the PLAYBACK START/STOP
switch is depressed.

I AUTOMATIC REPEAT

When the REPEAT PLAYBACK switch is depressed, the
record is automatically played over again until the switch
is depressed again.

I AUTOMATIC RETURN/AUTOMATIC CUT

At the end of record play, the tonearm is automatically
returned to the arm rest. Depressing the PLAYBACK
START/STOP switch during playback automatically
returns the tonearm to the arm rest at that point.

I QUICK PLAY/QUICK STOP
Fast turntable platter start up and stop.

I ARM ELEVATION MECHANISM

Moving this lever back gently lifts the tonearm from the
record groove; moving it forward gently lowers it back into
the record groove.

I ANTI-SKATING MECHANISM

Eliminates the natural tendency of the tonearm to skate
across the record disc.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instruc-
tions should be read before the appliance is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNING - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -- All operating and use instructions
should be followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should not be used
near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,

etc.

VENTILATION -- The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with lts proper ventila-
tion. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a
bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as e book-
case or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.

HEAT -' The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appli-
ances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES - The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance,

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular atten-
tion to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.

CLEANING - The appliance should be cleaned. Only with a
polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture
wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they
may corrode the cabinet,

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance should be
serviced by Pioneer authorized service center or qualified
service personnel when:

0 The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

o Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli-

anca; or

o The appliance has been exposed to rain: or

O The appliance does not appear to operate normally or ax-

hibits a marked change in performance; or

0 The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service the appli-
ance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All
other servicing should be contacted nearest Pioneer authorized
service center.