Denon DP-3000NE User manual

DP-3000NE
Direct Drive Turntable
Quick
Start
Guide
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Before you begin
What’s in the box
Quick Start Guide Power cord
(for Europe model) Overhang gauge
Safety instructions
Power cord
(for North America
model)
Screw set for mounting
a cartridge
・Screws (short/medium/
long): 2 each
・Nuts: 2
・Washers: 2
Turntable Power cord
(for Japan model) Screwdriver
Platter Audio cable Counterweight
Platter mat Earth wire Subweight
Dust cover Head shell
(with lead wire) 45 rpm adaptor
Cartridge spacers
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Required for setup
Cartridge
Amplifier
Speakers
Speaker cables
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Mount the platter
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Mount the hole in the center of the platter on the
center spindle.
Mount the platter mat on the platter.
NOTE
• Make sure there are no foreign objects around the center spindle
before mounting the platter.
• The platter is heavy. Handle it with care.
• Take care not to get your fingers caught when mounting.
1Assembly
Before use, attach the included parts to the turntable.
Since a turntable is susceptible to vibrations and tilting,
place the turntable in a stable and flat location in advance.
Platter mat
Platter
Center spindle
Head shell
Tone arm
Counterweight
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Mount the cartridge
1Attach the head shell to the cartridge (not included)
loosely.
• Refer to the display or manual of the cartridge you are using
and ensure that the lead wire is correctly connected to the
terminal of the cartridge.
• To adjust to overhang, temporarily fix the cartridge so that it
can be moved.
NOTE
• Use the included screws, nuts, washers and screwdriver.
Nut
Washer
(Mylar film)
Cartridge
Screw
Lead wire
・Red (R)
・Green (ER)
・Blue (EL)
・White (L)
Tip
Terminal
Mount the counterweight
1Insert the counterweight into the shaft on the back of
the tone arm, and turn it in the direction of the arrow
while gently pushing it.
• Mount the counterweight so that its stylus pressure
adjustment ring is facing the front.
NOTE
• It should be mounted carefully to avoid applying excessive force
because the thread of the counterweight is delicate.
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Stylus pressure adjustment ring
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Adjust the overhang and then securely fasten the
cartridge to the head shell.
qMount the overhang gauge (included) to the head shell.
wAdjust the position of the cartridge so that the stylus is at
the 2 inches (50 mm) point of the overhang gauge.
Head shell mount
surface
2 inches (50 mm)
eTighten the screws with a screwdriver to secure the
cartridge to the head shell.
2Mount the head shell
1Insert the head shell into the tip of the tone arm.
Insert the head shell with its guide pin facing up and aligned
with the hole on the top of the tone arm.
2Turn the lock nut in the direction of the arrow to
secure the head shell.
NOTE
• Do not touch the stylus.
Guide pin
Lock nut
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2Adjustments
Counterweight
Tone arm
Platter
Head shell
Arm height
adjustment knob
Armrest
Lifter lever Anti-skating
knob
Adjust the height of the insulators
1Turn the insulators to adjust their height so that the
turntable is placed level.
• A commercial spirit level can be used for more accurate
adjustment.
Increases the height Reduces the height
Insulator
NOTE
• Do not overtighten the insulators as overtightening may result in
damage.
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Adjust the stylus pressure
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Pull the anti-skating knob in the direction of the arrow.
This turns the anti-skating function off.
Lower the lifter lever.
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3Remove the tone arm from the arm rest.
4Holding the finger lift of the headshell, move the
tone arm over the platter.
Finger lift
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Turn twist the counterweight so that the tone arm is
floating parallel to the platter.
Perform adjustment by turning the counterweight gradually
while periodically removing your hand to check the position.
Return the tone arm to the armrest.
Keep it parallel
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8Turn the counterweight in the direction of the arrow to
set the right cartridge stylus pressure.
• Refer to the manual of the cartridge you are using for details on
the right cartridge stylus pressure.
7Holding the counterweight with a finger so that it does
not move, turn the stylus pressure adjustment ring so
that its “0” mark is lined up with the line on the tone arm.
Adjust anti-skating
1Turn the anti-skating knob and set the same number as
the cartridge stylus pressure.
• If the stylus pressure of your cartridge is higher than 3.0 g ,
set “3”.
2Push the anti-skating knob in the direction of the arrow.
This turns the anti-skating function on.
Stylus pressure
adjustment ring
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0.5
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Adjust the height of the tone arm
1Turn the arm height adjustment knob counterclockwise
to unlock it.
2Use the arm height adjustment knob to turn the base
of the tone arm and adjust the height.
Adjust until the tone arm is parallel to the top of the record.
Depending on the cartridge or head shell you are using, the
tone arm may not be parallel to the record when the stylus
touches the record. If this happens, adjust the height of the
tone arm until it is parallel to the record. This needs to be
properly adjusted so that the stylus of the cartridge will trace
the grooves of the record correctly.
3Turn the arm height adjustment knob clockwise
to lock it.
• The tone arm height can be adjusted from 0 to 0.35 inches (9 mm).
• If the cartridge height is too small, it may not be possible to make
the tone arm parallel to the record by adjusting the height of the
tone arm. If this happens, put the included cartridge spacers
between the head shell and the cartridge and adjust until the tone
arm is parallel to the record.
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Keep it parallel
0
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