Denon DP400BK User manual

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TURNTABLE
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 4
Features 5
Part names and functions 6
Front panel 6
Rear panel 8
Preparations
Assembly 10
Mounting the turntable 11
Mounting the counterweight 12
Mounting the head shell with cartridge 12
Attaching the dust cover 13
Using the dust cover as a record stand 13
Adjustments 15
Adjusting the stylus pressure 15
Adjusting anti-skating 17
Connections
Connecting devices that do not have a phono input 19
Connecting devices that have a phono input 20
Connecting the AC adapter 21
Playback and recording
Record playback 24
Record playback 24
Stopping playback 26
Using the automatic stop function 27
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Tips
Contents 28
Troubleshooting 29
Power does not turn on/Power is turned off 30
The turntable does not spin 30
No sound comes out 31
Audio skips, scratches or is distorted 31
Howling is produced 32
The tone arm stops moving halfway 32
Appendix
Replacing the stylus 33
Replacing the cartridge 34
Specifications 36
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Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.
Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
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Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions AC adapter AC adapter plugs
(5 pieces)
Dust cover Dust cover stand Turntable Turntable sheet
45 rpm adaptor Head shell with cartridge Counterweight Audio cable
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Features
0Modern design
Much like the PMA-60, DRA-100 and other devices in our Denon
Design Series, all unnecessary decoration has been eliminated for an
updated minimalistic design.
0The automatic arm lifter function automatically raises the tone
arm at the end of record playback
0Stabilizing rotation control improves rotation precision
A sensor has been installed that measures the RPM to maintain a
precise rotation speed.
0An MM cartridge is pre-attached to the headshell to enable
immediate use without assembly
0Equipped with an equalizer switch to turn the built-in phono
equalizer on and off
The phono equalizer is built in to enable direct connection, even if the
amplifier or mini component system does not have phono input. Use the
switch to turn the equalizer off to enable connection to amplifiers with a
phono input.
0Equipped with a function to switch RPM between 33 1/3, 45 and
78
Change record playback speed between 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM as
needed. This means that both 7 inch and 12 inch record playback in all
RPM formats is supported.
0Equipped with a dust cover that can be used as a record stand
The included dust cover can also be set up for use as a record stand.
Use it to display the sleeves of your records.
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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APower/rpm switch knob
Turn the power on and off and change the RPM as needed during
record playback. (v p. 24)
BTurntable
Attached by mounting on the center spindle on the main unit. The belt
is equipped underneath. (v p. 11)
CTurntable sheet
Mounted on top of the turntable. (v p. 11)
DCenter spindle
Place the turntable and records so that it comes out through the center.
ETone arm
0The counterweight is mounted on the back. (v p. 12)
0The head shell with cartridge is attached to the tip. (v p. 12)
FCounterweight
Attached to the back of the tone arm to adjust stylus pressure.
0“Mounting the counterweight” (v p. 12)
0“Adjusting the stylus pressure” (v p. 15)
GAnti-skating dial
Adjusts anti-skating. (v p. 17)
HHead shell with cartridge
Attached to the tip of the tone arm. (v p. 12)
IArmrest
Rest the tone arm here when it is not in use for record playback.
JLifter lever
Raises and lowers the tone arm. Lowering the lever slowly lowers the
tone arm to place the stylus without damaging it or the record to be
played.
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Rear panel
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AEQUALIZER ON/OFF switch
This switches the built-in equalizer on and off. Switch as needed
depending on whether the connected amplifier or mini component
system are equipped with phono input or not.
0“Connecting devices that do not have a phono input” (v p. 19)
0“Connecting devices that have a phono input” (v p. 20)
BPHONO OUT connectors
For connecting devices with external audio or phono inputs.
0“Connecting devices that do not have a phono input” (v p. 19)
0“Connecting devices that have a phono input” (v p. 20)
CSIGNAL GND terminal
Use the grounding wire on the supplied audio cable, even when
connecting this device to amplifiers with grounded connections.
(v p. 20)
DAUTO STOP ON/OFF button
Automatically raises the tone arm and stops the turntable at the end of
a record when this function is on during record playback. (v p. 27)
EAC adapter input connector
For connecting the included AC adapter. (v p. 21)
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Assembly
Mounting the turntable 11
Mounting the counterweight 12
Mounting the head shell with cartridge 12
Attaching the dust cover 13
Using the dust cover as a record stand 13
Adjustments
Adjusting the stylus pressure 15
Adjusting anti-skating 17
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Assembly
Mount these included parts on the main unit before use.
Make sure to perform setup on a stable, even surface to prevent the influence of vibration or slanted angles on record playback.
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Turntable sheet
Turntable
Ribbon tape
Center spindle
Stylus cover
Head shell with cartridge
Tone arm
Counterweight
NOTE
0Make sure the AC adapter is not connected from this unit to a wall socket during assembly.
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Mounting the turntable
1Mount the hole in the center of the turntable on the
center spindle.
2Turn the turntable until the roller of the main unit is
visible from the square hole on the side with the ribbon
tape.
3Pull out the ribbon tape, and hang the belt on the roller.
0Remove the ribbon tape after hanging the belt.
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Ribbon tape
Belt
Roller
Square hole
0Take care not to twist the belt when hanging it.
0Store the ribbon tape after use, as it is required when replacing the belt.
4Mount the turntable sheet on the turntable.
0Mount the sheet with the side featuring the DENON logo facing down.
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Mounting 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.
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Stylus pressure adjustment ring
0Mount the counterweight so that its stylus pressure adjustment ring is facing
the front.
Mounting the head shell with cartridge
1Insert the head shell into the tip of the tone arm.
0Insert the head shell with its guide pin facing up and aligned with
the hole on the top of the tone arm.
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Guide pin
2Turn the lock nut in the direction of the arrow to secure
the head shell.
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Lock nut
NOTE
0Perform this operation with the stylus cover of the cartridge lowered to protect the
stylus tip.
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Attaching the dust cover
1Mount the hole on the dust cover on the center spindle.
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Dust cover
0Remove the dust cover before record playback.
Using the dust cover as a record stand
Attach the dust cover to the included dust cover stand to use it as a record
stand. Use it in this way when it is not attached to the main unit.
1Face the dust cover as shown in the picture below to
insert it into the groove in the dust cover stand.
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2Record sleeves can be fitted into the indent on the dust
cover stand and leaned against the dust cover.
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Adjustments
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Counterweight
Tone arm
Anti-skating dial
Armrest
Lifter lever
Turntable
Stylus cover
Head shell
NOTE
0Make sure the AC adapter is not connected from this unit to a wall socket when
performing adjustments.
Adjusting the stylus pressure
To enable the record stylus to follow the grooves of the record and pick up
sound (vibrations), it is necessary to apply a constant pressure (stylus
pressure) to the record from the stylus tip. A suitable stylus pressure value
is specified for each cartridge. If the stylus pressure is higher or lower than
the specified value, not only will the record playback sound be distorted
and the stylus jump, but the record stylus may wear out faster and the
record may become damaged. Therefore, make sure to adjust the stylus
pressure to the suitable value.
1Set the anti-skating dial to “0”.
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2Lower the lifter lever.
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3Release the armrest lock.
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4Holding the finger lift of the headshell, move the tone
arm over the turntable.
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NOTE
0Perform this operation with the stylus cover of the cartridge lowered to
protect the stylus tip.
5Turn twist the counterweight so that the tone arm is
floating parallel to the turntable.
0Perform adjustment by turning the counterweight gradually while
periodically removing your hand to check the position.
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Keep it parallel
6Return the tone arm to the armrest.
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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.
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Stylus pressure
adjustment ring
8Turn the counterweight in the direction of the arrow so
that the “2” mark of the stylus pressure adjustment
ring is lined up with the line on the tone arm.
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0The appropriate stylus pressure for the cartridge included with this unit is
2.0 g (19.6 mN).
Adjusting anti-skating
Anti-skating adjustment is performed to counter the force which pulls the
stylus tip inside due to the record rotation.
1Turn the anti-skating dial so that it is lined up with “2”.
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0Make sure that the anti-skating value is the same as the stylus pressure
value.
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oContents
Connecting devices that do not have a phono input 19
Connecting devices that have a phono input 20
Connecting the AC adapter 21
NOTE
0Do not plug in the AC adapter until all connections have been completed.
0Do not bundle AC adapter together with connection cables. Doing so can result in
humming or noise.
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Connecting devices that do not have a phono input
This unit has a built-in phono equalizer that enables record playback when connected to devices with external audio input without a built-in phono
equalizer or with mini component system. Use the EQUALIZER ON/OFF switch to turn the phono equalizer on this unit “ON” when connected to a device
without a built-in phono equalizer.
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Audio cable
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Amplifier/mini stereo system
without a PHONO input terminal
0It is recommended that the earth wire of the included audio cable is kept out of the way by securing it with a tie such as the twist tie of the audio cable.
0If the EQUALIZER ON/OFF switch is not set correctly, audio will be extremely low or distorted.
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Connecting devices that have a phono input
When connected to a device with a built-in phono equalizer, use that device’s phono equalizer during record playback. Use the EQUALIZER ON/OFF
switch to turn the phono equalizer on this unit “OFF” when connected to a device with a built-in phono equalizer.
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Audio cable
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Amplifiers with a
phono input
0If a device connected to this unit has an earth terminal, connect the earth wire of the audio cable (supplied) to the earth terminal of this unit (SIGNAL GND). This may reduce
noise during playback.
0If the EQUALIZER ON/OFF switch is not set correctly, audio will be extremely low or distorted.
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