Denon DP-300F, Operating Instructions Manual

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If a problem should arise, first check the following.
1. Are the connections correct?
2. Have you operated the player according to the Operating Instructions?

If this unit is not operating properly, check the items listed in the table below. Should the problem persist,
there may be a malfunction. Disconnect the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

Power supply:

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption:

2 W

Maximum external dimensions:

With dust cover closed :
434 (W) x 122 (H) x 381 (D) mm 
(17-3/32” x 4-51/64” x 15”) (including protruding parts)
With dust cover open :
434 (W) x 386 (H) x 413 (D) mm 
(17-3/32” x 15-13/64” x 16-19/64”) (including protruding parts)

Mass:

5.5 kg (12 lbs 2 oz)

Drive type:

Belt drive

Motor:

DC servo motor

Speed:

33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm

Wow & flutter:

0.10 % W.R.M.S

S/N ratio:

60 dB

Tone arm:

Static balance straight type tone arm

Effective arm length:

221.5 mm

Overhang:

19 mm

Cartridge:

MM type

Output voltage:

With equalizer OFF : 2.5 mV
With equalizer ON : 150 mV

Optimum stylus pressure:

19.6 mN (2.0 g)

Replaceable stylus number:

DSN-85

Stylus pressure adjustment range:

0 ~ 39.2 mN (0 ~ 4.0 g)
One step 0.98 mN (0.1 g)

Suitable cartridge empty weight :

44 mN ~ 93 mN (4.5 ~ 9.5 g)

Head shell weight:

98 mN (10.0 g) (including screws and nuts)

Head shell part number:

PCL-310BK

* For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Page

Measures

Cause

Power does not turn
on.
Turntable does not turn.

• Power supply cord is not fully

inserted.

• Drive belt is detached from the

turntable.

• Check the connection.

• Check the drive belt and driving roller.

If the drive belt is detached from the
turntable, attach it using the
procedure described below.

1.Remove the turntable and turn it

upside down.

2.Catch the belt on the inside perimeter.
3.Turn the turntable back right side up

and pass the tape ribbon through the
hole and between the turn tape and
drive belt.

4.Mount the turntable, referring to the

assembly instructions on page 2.

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The sound is scratchy,
the stylus skips or the
sound is distorted.

• The stylus or record is dirty.
• The stylus is worn or the record is

scratched.

• Remove the dirt or replace the stylus.
• Replace the stylus.

• Check the record.

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The sound is either
extremely weak or too
strong and distorted.

• The equalizer switch is not set at the

proper position.

• Set the switch according to the

terminal to which the player is
connected.

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Howling is produced.

• The player is too close to the

speakers.

• The player is placed in an unstable

position.

• The playback sound is too loud.

• Move the player and speakers apart.

• Check the player’s place of installation.

• Adjust the amplifier’s volume.

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The tone arm does not
move even when the
START button is
pressed.

• The tone arm is clamped to the

armrest.

• The power supply cord is not properly

connected.

• Remove the tone arm’s clamp.

• Check the connection of the power

supply cord.

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No sound is produced.

• The pin-plug cable is not properly

connected.

• The amplifier’s function is not set for

the terminals to which the turntable is
connected.

• The replaceable stylus is not properly

mounted.

• Check the connection.

• Check the amplifier’s settings.

• Check the stylus.

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