Denon DP400BK User manual

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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
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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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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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oContents
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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