Burmester 217 User manual

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
About this Device 6
About this Operation Manual 7
INSTRUCTIONS
Meanings of Warning Symbols and Words 10
Safety Instructions 11
UNPACKING AND CONNECTION
Operating Conditions 14
Unpacking the Record Player 15
Installation and Setup 16
Connecting the Device 22
OVERVIEW OF THE 217 25
OPERATING THE RECORD PLAYER 31
Adjusting the Tone Arm 36
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND CARE 39
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 41

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Introduction

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OPERATION MANUAL

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217 RECORD PLAYER
Congratulations on your purchase and
thank you for choosing Burmester.
Dear music lover,
Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for choosing
Burmester.
You have chosen a product that combines absolute fidelity and
uncompromising quality with technical innovation and maximum
versatility.
Before using the device for the first time, we recommend that
you read through the entire manual at least once so that you can
make full use of the capabilities of this exceptional audio device.
Should you still have questions, please speak to your dealer or
contact us directly. We’re always happy to discuss any special
requests you may have, no matter how unusual. We love a good
technical challenge.
We wish you an exceptional listening experience.
The Burmester Team

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About this Device
The 217 is the new record player for Burmester’s popular Top Line.
Inspired by the Burmester Reference Line’s multi-award-winning
175, the 217 also largely eschews technological aids in favour of top
playback quality, and is easy and intuitive to operate. During the
development and production of the device, Burmester called upon
its more than 35 years of experience in building equipment with
top-level phono signals, capitalising on this expertise to offer
a wider range of products in this field.
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
BELT DRIVE FOR LOW-RESONANCE
The 217 is equipped with two belt drive motors, which enable
near-perfect turntable running due to their high-precision
bearings, belts and controls.
In combination with the massive, low-resonance unibody housing
made of solid aluminium, this enables exceptionally precise and
exquisite playback of vinyl records.
HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS FOR OPTIMUM SOUND PICKUP
Burmester’s 217 record player builds on its big brother, the 175.
On the straight tone arm tube, which is made of a unidirectional
carbon fibre compound (fibre-reinforced composite) sits a precisely
milled and offset aluminium headshell. The length between the
fulcrum and the tip of the stylus tip is 239.1mm – resulting in
just over 9inches of tone arm. The tone arm is gimbal-mounted.
Each 217 comes with a slipmat made of composite leather.

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About this Operation Manual
This operation manual describes to the user how to operate the
217 record player.
Certain steps in this operation manual may only be performed
by skilled persons.
The work steps in question are presented in this manual with a blue
background and marked with the following notice:
Please speak to your dealer if you need help installing and setting
up your 217.
STORAGE:
$Please read this operation manual in full and keep it in
asafeplace.
ARRANGE FOR A SKILLED PERSON TO CARRY
OUT THIS STEP!

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Instructions

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Meanings of Warning Symbols and Words
The following warnings, symbols and warning words are used in this document:
The general hazard symbol, in conjunction with the warning words
CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER warns of the risk of serious injury.
Follow all of the subsequent instructions to avoid injury or death.
The lightning symbol, in conjunction with the warning word DANGER,
warns of potentially fatal electrical voltage.
ATTENTION:
indicates a hazard that could damage or destroy the device.
sCAUTION:
indicates a hazard that poses a low or moderate risk of injury.
sWARNING:
indicates a hazard that could cause serious injury or death.
sDANGER:
indicates a hazard that will lead directly to death or serious injury.

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Safety Instructions
Read and follow the instructions in this manual, particularly the warnings and safety
instructions.
sCAUTION: RISK OF INJURY TO CHILDREN
This device poses various injury risks if used improperly. Never leave your
children unattended with the device. This device is not intended for use
by children.
DANGER! DANGEROUS VOLTAGES
To fully disconnect the device from the mains, you have to unplug the
mains plug.
ATTENTION! OPERATION DURING THUNDERSTORMS
During thunderstorms and when there is a risk of lightning, disconnect the
device from the power supply. It is not sufficient to switch off the mains
switch on the back of the device.
$Unplug the power cable from the device or the mains socket. To be safe,
also unplug all connected components from the power supply.
sDANGER! OPENING THE DEVICE
There are no parts inside the device that can be serviced by the user.
$Do not open the device. When the power cable is connected, the
components inside the housing conduct potentially fatal voltages.
ATTENTION! REPLACING FAULTY FUSES
If you cannot switch on the device even though the mains voltage is
connected, this might be due to a faulty fuse. This can have various causes.
Have the device checked by your dealer. Only authorised personnel are
permitted to change the fuses.

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Unpacking and
Connection

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Maximum altitude 2000 m
Humidity < 50%
Temperature range: 20-30° C
Operating Conditions
INTENDED USE
This device is intended for use in home audio systems.
PERMISSIBLE OPERATING CONDITIONS
Please take care to only ever use your Burmester device under the following
conditions:

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Unpacking the Record Player
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SCOPE OF DELIVERY
The following is included in the scope of delivery:
PLEASE CHECK THE SCOPE OF DELIVERY FOR COMPLETENESS AND DAMAGE.
$If parts of the scope of delivery are missing or if you notice any damage when
unpacking the record player, please do not connect it. Consult an authorised
dealer instead.
WE RECOMMEND KEEPING THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CASE YOU NEED TO
TRANSPORT THE DEVICE AGAIN AT A LATER DATE.
$Always arrange for a skilled person to dismantle and package the device.
sCAUTION: WHEN UNPACKING THE DEVICE
The device is very heavy and can cause serious injury if it tips over or falls.
To avoid damaging the housing, do not use any pointed or sharp objects to
open the packaging.
sWARNING: SUFFOCATION HAZARD
Your Burmester device is shipped in plastic bags to protect the surfaces.
$Keep these bags out of reach of children in order to prevent suffocation.
1Box containing your 217 record player
1Turntable (packed separately)
1Burmester Top Line power cable, 2m
1Tone arm (pre-fitted)
1Burmester MC pickup (pre-installed)
1XLR tone arm cable, 1.5m
1Burmester slipmat
1Operation manual
1Set of warranty documents
1Care kit

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Installation and Setup
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1. Remove all the items from the packaging.
sCAUTION: RISK OF INJURY DUE TO HEAVY WEIGHT
The device is very heavy and can cause injury if it falls.
$The device and its components should only be unpacked and set up by
persons who are experienced in handling heavy loads.
2. Take care when unpacking the device.
3. Remove all the packaging materials and padding from the device.
4. Place the device in a suitable location.
ATTENTION: DANGER DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION
Consider the following points when choosing where to position the device:
— Only place the device on level and load-bearing surfaces.
— Never use the device outdoors.
— Avoid exposure to direct sunlight as well as excessive heat, cold,
moisture and dust.
— Ensure adequate ventilation. Never place the device on an enclosed
shelf.
— Do not cover the slots or openings on the device. These are important
for ventilation.
— Do not expose the device to dripping or splashing water, and do not
place containers of liquid on the device.
— Never place open fire sources, such as lit candles, on the device.

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ADJUSTING THE FEET
In order to work properly, the 217 record player must be completely horizontal.
The three feet on the 217 are height-adjustable. To adjust them, simply turn them
by hand.
$Once the record player is in position, turn its feet by hand until it is completely
horizontal.
REMOVING THE TRANSPORT SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE DRIVE
The 217 is supplied with the belts and pulley pre-fitted.
In order to protect the bearing, the pulley is secured using two retaining screws
during transport.
Remove the retaining screws before placing the turntable on the device.
NOTE:
Keep the retaining screws in a safe place in case you need to transport the device
again in the future.
RETAINING SCREWS

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CONNECTING THE TONE ARM CABLE
Carefully plug the angled plug on the enclosed tone arm cable into the socket (9) just
under the tone arm.
Make sure the angled end of the plug is pointing backwards.
NOTE:
The two openings marked 33 and 45 on the base of the record player are for servicing
purposes only.

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