Denon DL-103R User manual

Thank you for your purchase of the DENON DL-103Rstereo cartridge.
Read these Operating Instructions carefully before using your DL-103Rand keep it for
future reference.
Accessories
Stylus cleaning brush .................................1 Data sheet .................................................1
Operating instructions................................1
Before Using
1. The Stylus is very delicate. Applying excessive force to the stylus, such as pressing with a
nger can break it. Handle the cartridge with the utmost care.
2. A powerful magnet is used in the cartridge. Note that carelessly bringing a steel screwdriver
or other such item near the cartridge will result in it being attracted by the magnet and may
result in damage to the stylus, so care must be taken. Be sure to use the stylus cover when
mounting the cartridge in the head shell, or when otherwise handling the cartridge.
Method of Use
1. Mounting to the Head Shell
• Adjust to the stylus position specied for
the turntable system you, are using and
mount properly without tilting or turning
it. (See Figure 1.)
• The output terminals are color coded for
identication as illustrated in Figure 2.
Match the colors of the head shell leads
to the terminals and connect properly.
NOTE:
When connecting the cartridge, be sure
to use the tipped leads and press them
onto the terminals. Applying heat to the
output terminals of the cartridge, such
as in direct soldering, will cause internal
damage to the cartridge, such as wire
breakage.
DL-103R
DL-103RStereo Cartridge
Operating Instructions
Stylus position
Figure 1. Mounting to the Head Shell
Figure 2. Configuration of the OutputTerminals
Left channel
Hot (white)
Left channel
Ground (blue)
Right channel
Hot (red)
Right channel
Ground (green)
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2. Tracking Force Adjustment
Tracking force in the range of 25 mN ± 3
mN (2.5 g ± 0.3 g) should be used.
3. Output Voltage
The output voltage is 0.25 mV. Use of a
step-up transformer for an MC type
cartridge, or a head amplier is
recommended.
4. Stylus and Record Cleaning
Clean the stylus with the brush provided
as illustrated in Figure 3. Also remove dirt
from the record surface with a good
quality record cleaner before and after
playing.
Specications
Principle Moving coil (MC) type
Output Voltage 0.25 mV
(1 kHz, 50 mm/s
horizontal direction)
Channel Balance 1 dB max. (1 kHz)
Channel Separation 25 dB min. (1 kHz)
Electrical lmpedance 14 Ω/ohms ±20 %
Compliance 5 x 10-3 m/N
(Using a 100 Hz record）
Stylus 0.2 mm square
solid diamond
Tracking Force 25 mN ± 3 mN
(2.5 g ± 0.3 g)
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 45 kHz
Mass 8.5 g
Load Impedance 100 Ω/ohms min.
(40 Ω/ohms when
using a transformer)
Appearance and specications are subject to change without notice for purpose of Improvement.
Figure 3. Stylus Cleaning
Brush
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External Dimensions Diagram (mm)
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