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Operation
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Place of installation
Place the unit on a level surface that is free of external vibration.
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To the extent possible, keep the unit away from the speaker system.
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When the unit is very close to a radio (AM/FM broadcasting), the radio could generate noise. Keep the distance
as far away from the unit as possible.
Playback
Prepare as follows;
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Place a record on the turntable.
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Remove the stylus cover while paying attention not to touch the stylus tip.
1 Press the [SPEED] button to set the record’s playing speed.
To play 45’s, set the button to the raised position [
v
]; for 33 1/3 records, the button must be in the depressed
position [
w
].
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To play a standard EP record, attach the EP record adapter to the center spindle and play the EP record.
2 Move the [SIZE SELECT] lever to set the record size.
To play 17 cm records, set the lever position to [
17
]; for 30 cm records, set the lever position to [
30
].
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To play a standard EP record, attach the EP record adapter to the center spindle and play the EP record.
3 Press the [START] button for over 1 second.
The turntable starts turning and playback starts automatically.
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Once the record is played, the tone arm returns to its original position and the turntable automatically stops
turning.
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Once you have finished playing records, attach the stylus cover to protect the stylus tip.
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This set has an auto return function by which the tone arm automatically returns to its original position once
a specific point is reached after a record finishes playing. Though there is no problem with records of normal
size, with records including grooves up to this point, the auto return function may be activated before play-
back is finished.
Notes
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Do not touch the tone arm or turntable or turn off the power while a record is playing.
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The auto play system cannot be used for 25 cm records. In this case operate manually. If the tone arm does not
return to its original position after playback stops, press the [
STOP
] button.
Pausing playback
Pull up the lifter lever.
The stylus of the cartridge lifts away from the record.
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To resume playback, push down the lifter lever.
Finishing playback
1 Pull up the lifter lever to return the tone arm to the arm rest and then push down the lifter
lever.
2 Press the [STOP] button.
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Once you have finished playing records, attach the stylus cover to protect the stylus tip.
Additional information
Replacing the stylus
The included stylus has a service life of about 400 hours. To avoid damaging valuable records, replace the stylus
without delay. Purchase a replacement stylus at the store where you purchased the record player or your nearest
repair and inquiry outlet. Specify that you want the replacement stylus exclusively for PL-30-K.
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Turn off the amplifier’s power before replacing the stylus, and unplug the player’s power cord.
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The stylus tip is an extremely delicate part, so handle it very carefully. Use a soft brush to gently remove any
dust from the stylus tip.
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Removing the headshell makes it easy to replace the stylus.
Removing the replaceable stylus
1 Holding the cartridge steady with one hand, grasp the replaceable stylus with the other
hand, and then push down it.
2 Pull the stylus off gently in the direction of arrow.
Attaching the replaceable stylus
1 Holding the cartridge steady with one hand, grasp the replaceable stylus with the other
hand, point the catch on the replaceable stylus, insert it all the way into the long hole in the
cartridge.
2 Push up in the direction of arrow until a click is heard.
Replacing the cartridge
If you wish to mount a different cartridge on this player, use one weighing approximately 4.5 g to 9.5 g.
To purchase a headshell only, ask for one exclusively for PL-30-K at your store of purchase or nearest repair and
inquiry outlet.
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