Dual 1009 F User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL
DUAL
1009
F
AUTO/PROFESSIONAL
TURNTABLE

OPER
ATING
Needless
to
say,
we
are
delighted
that
you
have
chosen
the
Dual
1009F.
Now,
like
most
new
owners,
you
are
probably
eager
to
get
set
up
and
i
N
STR
U
Cri
Oo
N
Ss
play
your
first
record.
This
won’t
take
long,
but
it
is
important
that
you
read
the
installation
instructions
carefully
(on
the
inside
of
this
flap).
We
also
suggest
you
familiarize
yourself
with
the
1009F’s
many
operating
features
as
described
on
the
following
pages.
Each
of
them
is
a
typical
example
of
Dual’s
advanced
technology.
Pleasant
listening!
Master
Operating
Switch
This
one
feather-
touch
slide
switch
controls
all
operat-
ing
functions,
in
both
single
play
and
changer
operation,
as
described
below.
For
automatic
start,
you
move
it
past
STOP
to
START:
For
automatic
stop,
move
it
to
stop,
To
start
the
platter
rotating
without
putting
the
tonearm
into
cycle,
move
to
MANUAL
after
lift-
ing
tonearm
frdm
resting
post
and
moving
it
toward
the
center.
Preparations
for
Play
Select
the
correct
speed
and
record
indexing
size
for
the
record
to
be
played,
then
insert
either
the
short
spindle
(for
single
play)
or
the
Elevator-
Action
spindle
(for
changer
operation).
Single
Play
1.
Automatic
Start:
move
the
slide
switch
to
START.
2.
Automatic
Start
with
Cue-Control.
First
move
Cue-Control
to
position
‘W,
then
move
slide
switch
to
sTaRT.
(This
provides
an
even
more
gradual
tonearm
descent,
as
sometimes
preferred
for
ultra
high
compliance
cartridges.)
3.
Manual
Start
(on
rotating
record):
a.
Lift
tonearm
and
move
switch
to
MANUAL.
(This
can
easily
be
done
with
one
hand
as
shown.)
b.
Place
tonearm
on
record.
4,
Manual
Start
(on
motionless
record):
a.
Place
tonearm
on
record.
b.
Move
switch
to
MANUAL.
5.
Cue-Control
Start
(on
rotating
record):
a.
Move
Cue-Control
to
position
W.
b.
Place
tonearm
over
lead-in
groove
(or
over
any
other
groove).
c.
Move
switch
to
MANUAL.
d.
Flick
Cue-Control
to
position
W.
6.
Cue-Control
Start
(on
motionless
record):
Same
as
5,
but
reverse
steps
d
and
c.
7.
To
stop
play:
(tonearm
returns
to
rest,
motor
shuts
off)
Push
to
stop.
8.
To
interrupt
play
and
replay
from
beginning:
Push
gently
to
stop,
pause,
then
continue
to
START.
9.
To
interrupt
play:
(when
play
is
to
be
resumed
where
interrupted).
Move
Cue-Control
to
position
W.
10.
To
resume
play:
Flick
Cue-Control
to
position
W.
NotE:
at
the
end
of
play,
the
tonearm
will
return
to
its
resting
post
and
the
entire
machine
will
shut
off
automatically.
Automatic
Changer
Operation
Insert
the
changer
co
es
spindle
by
placing
i
the
key
at
its
base
into
the
slot
of
the
shaft.
Then
turn
the
spindle
clockwise
until
it
stops.
Up
to
ten
records
can
be
placed
on
the
spindle.
All
the
functions
for
single
play,
as
described
above,
are
exactly
the
same
in
changer
operation,
plus
these
additional
functions:
1.
To
reject
a
record
during
play
and
change
to
the
next
record
on
the
spindle:
Push
gently
to
stop,
pause,
then
continue
to
START.
2.
To
skip
the
next
record
on
the
spindle:
Push
to
stop.
After
that
record
drops,
push
to
START
and
the
next
record
will
drop.
Note:
Any
record
already
on
the
platter,
can
be
replayed
either
automatically
or
manually,
just
as
with
the
single
play
spindle.
If
there
are
any
rec-
ords
on
top
of
the
one
you
wish
to
replay,
simply
lift
them
back
onto
the
platform
or
off
the
spindle.
(The
3-pronged
platform
will
retract
into
the
spin-
dle
as
the
records
slip
past.)
No
need
to
remove
the
spindle
itself.
Jamproof
Tonearm
During
either
single
play
or
changer
operation,
the
tonearm
can
be
lifted
from
the
record,
moved
and
placed
down
again
either
by
hand
or
by
the
Cue-Control.
The
tonearm
may
even
be
restrained
during
cycling
without
causing
any
malfunction
. . .
thanks
to
its
foolproof
slip-clutch.
Open
flap
for
Installation
Instructions

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
on
Base
or
Mounting
Board*
Required
dimensions:
12%"
width;
1142“
depth
(including
1”
for
rear
overhang
of
tonearm).
642”
height
above
base,
3”
below.
These
ingeniously
designed
mounting
screws
make
it
possible
to
install
and
remove
your
Dual
from
either
base
or
mounting
board
entirely
from
the
top.
There’s
no
need
to
fumble
underneath
or
to
take
anything
apart.
1.
Position
the
chassis
over
the
base
so
that
the
three
cupped
spring-mounted
footings
will
fit
into
their
cut-outs.
(The
notch
on
the
base
for
the
rear
top/mount
spring
screw
will
then
be
at
the
upper
left.)
Tilt
both
mounting
screws
to
let
them
slip
past
the
notches
as
you
lower
the
chassis.
(Fig.
5A)
2.
Turn
each
screw
clockwise
until
it
is
firmly
seated
into
the
top
of
the
chassis.
(Fig.
5B)
That’s
all
there
is
to
it.
To
remove
the
Dual,
simply
re-
verse
the
above
procedure.
To
Transport
the
Dual
Without
Demounting
1.
Loosen
both
top/mount
spring
screws,
depress
the
chassis
against
the
base,
then
continue
to
turn
each
screw
counter-clockwise
until
it
stops.
The
chassis
will
then
be
locked
firmly
against
the
base.
(Fig.
5C)
2.
To
avoid
possible
damage
to
the
platter
bearings
in
transit,
insert
the
plastic
wedges
(supplied
in
the
accessory
bag)
between
the
platter
and
chassis.
Position
the
wedges
at
equal
distances
for
maxi-
mum
support.
Or
you
can
remove.the
platter
from
the
chassis
(See
below).
With
the
chassis
now
on
its
base,
slowly
and
gently
lower
the
platter
onto
the
shaft.
The
oiled
felt
plug
in
the
center
hole
will
lubricate
the
shaft
as
it
is
forced
out,
and
it
may
then
be
discarded.
The
platter
can
be
secured
to
the
chassis
if
de-
sired,
by
the
spring-clip.
Use
the
special
accessory
cone
(supplied
in
hardware
bag)
to
press
the
spring-clip
down.
As
shown
in
fig.
25,
a
coin
makes
this
easy.
(The
same
cone
is
used
to
re-
move
the
spring-clip
as
shown
in
fig.
26.)
Finally,
insert
the
decorative
round
disc
under
each
of
the
three
lips
on
the
mat.
Mounting
the
Cartridge*
Note:
Any
cartridge
weighing
between
1
and
8
grams
and
meeting
standard
U.S.
mounting
specifications
can
be
used
with
the
Dual
1009F.
For
cartridges
weighing
up
to
13
grams,
order
special
counterbalance
shaft
12L-U118.
1.
Release
the
cartridge
holder
from
the
tonearm
head
by
pressing
the
tonearm
lift
a
short
turn
to
the
rear.
Be
ready
to
catch
the
holder,
as
it
will
drop
right
into
your
hand
(Fig.
10).
2.
The
special
gauge
supplied
with
your
Dual,
when
snapped
onto
the
holder
as
shown
in
fig.
9,
will
indicate
the
correct
stylus
depth
for
the
cartridge
when
mounted.
(Be
sure
the
ridges
on
the
inside
of
the
gauge
walls
fit
into
the
cor-
responding
tracks
on
the
side
of
the
cartridge
holder.)
When
the
cartridge
is
mounted
at
the
correct
depth,
the
tip
of
the
stylus
will
protrude
slightly
into
the
notch
of
the
gauge.
(Use
the
necessary
spacers
and
screws
provided
in
the
accessory
bag.)
3.
The
specially
tapered
wedge,
also
supplied,
is
for
use
when
you
intend
to
play
single
records
either
exclusively
or
primarily.
(Fig.
8)
This
wedge
provides
the
optimum
15°
vertical
tracking
angle
when
one
record
is
on
the
platter.
(However,
even
without
the
wedge,
the
vertical
tracking
angle
will
still
be
well
within
standard
industry
tolerances
for
single
record
play.)
4,
Remove
the
gauge
when
actually
mounting
the
cartridge,
then
snap
it
on
again
—
carefully
—
to
check
stylus
overhang.
When
viewed
from
the
top
(Fig.
9.
),
the
stylus
should
be
centered
within
the
notch
of
the
gauge.
5.
Finally,
tighten
screws,
making
sure
cartridge
is
positioned
straight.
Note
dotted
line
in
fig.9.
6.
Connect
each
lead
on
the
cartridge
holder
to
its
corresponding
pin
on
the
cartridge.
Each
lead
is
color-
coded
as
shown
in
fig.
10.

7.
Attach
the
cartridge
holder
by
placing
it
against
the
tonearm
head
as
shown
in
Fig.
11,
lift
it
up
and
lock
it
by
pressing
the
tone-
arm
lift
forward.
fi)
Balancing
the
Tonearm
*
1.
With
the
tonearm
locked
and
the
stylus
force
scale
set
at
0,
screw
the
shaft
of
the
tonearm
coun-
terbalance
onto
the
rear
of
the
tonearm.
2.
Lock
the
tonearm
on
its
post,
push
the
operat-
ing
slide
switch
to
START,
then
rotate
the
platter
by
hand
two
or
three
times
to
be
sure
the
switch
is
in
“neutral”
(Fig.
1).
3.
Unlock
the
tonearm,
lift
it
off
the
rest
post,
and
rotate
the
counterbalance
until
the
tonearm
is
per-
fectly
balanced.
To
raise
the
tonearm
head,
rotate
the
counterbalance
clockwise
..
.
and
vice
versa.
The
tonearm
will
be
perfectly
balanced
when
edges
A
on
the
tonearm
head
and
B
on
the
resting
post
line
up
as
shown
in
Fig.
12.
As
a
further
confirma-
tion
of
perfect
tonearm
balance,
let
the
tone-
arm
float
freely,
then
tap
the
chassis
from
the
top.
The
tonearm
should
remain
hori-
zontal,
even
while
the
chassis
vibrates.
Perfect
tonearm
balance
is,
of
course,
especially
im-
portant
with
extremely
lightweight
tracking.
()
Note:
the
counterbalance
has
been
pre-set
at
a
mid-
Position
on
its
threads.
If
at
any
time
in
the
future,
you
find
it
too
close
to
either
end
of
the
shaft,
simply
rotate
it
in
the
opposite
direction
for
a
few
turns,
Then
resume
with
instruction
1.
Applying
Stylus
Force
Once
the
tonearm
is
balanced
at
zero,
you
simply
dial
‘the
stylus
force.
The
number
on
the
direct-
reading
dial
11]
is
accurate
to
within
0.1
gram.
The
instructions
accompanying
your
cartridge
will
give
you
the
range
of
minimum
and
maximum
tracking
forces
its
manufacturer
suggests.
As
the
tonearm
of
the
Dual
1009F
can
track
flaw-
lessly
as
low
as
%
gram,
the
only
limitations
on
tracking
are
those
imposed
by
the
cartridge
itself.
That
is
why
you
can
use
any
cartridge
you
prefer,
including
those
with
ultra-high
compliance
styli
not
ordinarily
recommended
for use
in
automatic
tonearms.
Applying
Tracking-Balance
Control
The
Dual
1009F
is
designed
to
provide
continu-
ously
variable
Tracking-Balance
Control.
(See
page
6
for
full
explanation.
)
To
apply
Tracking-Balance
Control
for the
track-
ing
force
you
have
set
for
your
cartridge,
simply
rotate
the
Tracking-Balance
dial
§AJ
to
the
same
number
as
on
the
stylus
force
dial.
Connection
to
Amplifier
(or
other
audio
equipment)
«The
red
phono
cable
is
for
the
left
channel,
the
yellow
cable
for
the
right
channel.
Connect
to
your
amplifier
or
other
audio
equipment
according
to
their
instructions.
Connection
to
Power
Supply
AC
voltage
and
line
frequency
(cycle)
require-
ments
are
indicated
on
both
the
outside
of
the
car-
ton
and
on
top
of
the
chassis
beneath
the
turntable
platter.
Check
before
connecting
to
power
supply.
Note
to
servicemen:
The
Dual
can
be
set
for
either
110
VAC
or
220
VAC.
It
can
also
be
used with
line
frequency
of
either
50
or
60
cycles.
The
60
cycle
pulley
is
Part
Number
12X-U
20;
the
50
cycle
pulley
is
Part
Number
12X-U
14.
Power
Control
for
Amplifier
Shut-Off
Your
Dual
1009F
is
equipped
with
a
unique
pro-
*Instructions
for
installing
on
base,
mounting
cartridge
and
balancing
tonearm
apply
for
Duals
purchased
as
separate
components.
If
your
Dual
is
already
mounted
within
a
console,
these
installation
procedures
have
already
been
made
for
you.
However,
reading
these
three
sections
will
help
familiarize
you
with
the
unit.
vision
for
controlling
the
power
to
the
amplifier,
so
that
the
entire
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
automatically.
by
the
turntable.
To
take
advantage
of
this
special
feature
(which
handles
up
to
3
amps),
consult
your
Dual
dealer
or
a
qualified
serviceman,
in
accordance
with
UL
requirements.
Adjustment
for
Lead-In
Groove
The
Dual’s
tonearm
has
been
carefully
set
at
the
factory
to
set
down
accurately
in
the
lead-in
groove
during
automatic
start.
However,
the
dimensions
of
some
cartridges
may
cause
the
stylus
to
set
down
either
too
far
in
or
too
far
out.
In
such
cases,
the
necessary
adjustment
can
be
made
quite
simply
as
follows:
1.
Move
record-size
selector
switch
to
7”
position.
This
will
expose
the
adjustment
screw
through
the
opening
in
the
chassis
near
the
tonearm
post.
2.
If
the
stylus
had
touched
down
outside
the
lead-
in
grooves,
turn
the
screw
clockwise
(very
slightly).
If
the
stylus
had
touched
down
on
the
recorded
grooves,
turn
the
screw
counter-clockwise.
(Although
it
is
most
convenient
to
use
a
7”
record,
any
size
record
can
be
used
to
make
and
check
the
adjustment,
as
once
the
tonearm
has
been
cor-
rectly
set
for
one
size
record,
it
will
be
correct
for
all.
Just
be
sure
to
set
the
size
selector
switch
back
for
the
record
size
you're
using
if
you
don’t
have
a7”
record.)
Servicing
if
your
Dual
1009F
ever
requires
servicing,
either
take
it
to
your
Dual
audio
dealer,
or
ask
him
for
the
address
of
the
nearest
Authorized
Dual
Service
Station.
Be
sure
that
authentic
Dual
parts
are
used
whenever
replacement
is
neces-
sary.
Always
ship
the
Dual
in
its
original
packag-
ing,
or
if
it
has
been
discarded,
write
for
special
shipping
instructions.

Tonearm
Pause
5
Ledge
Adjustment
for
Tonearm
Indexing
Tonearm
Rest
(not
visible
Post
in
photo)
Auto/
Manual
8
|
Cue-Control
Tonearm
Lock
Record
Size
Selector
Master
2
|
7
|
Operating
Tonearm
Lift
Switch
and
Cartridge
Pitch
37
Holder
Lock
Control
Top/Mount
3
|
Spring
Screw
Cartridge
Holder
Counterbalance
Shaft
Direct
Dia!
Stylus
Force
Adjust
Tonearm
Counterbalance
Speed
Selector
Tracking-Balance
Control
DUAL
1009F
AUTO/PROFESSIONAL
15
16
TURNTABLE
Spindle
single
Ply
pring
Sere
Spindle
Spring
Screw

DUAL
1009F
PRECISION
DESIGN
AND
ENGINEERING
FEATURES
CONTINUOUSLY
VARIABLE,
DIRECT-DIAL
TRACKING-BALANCE
CONTROL™
CAnti-Skating)
What
You
Should
Know
About
Skating
Skating
refers
to
the
side-thrust
imparted
to
the
stylus
from
the
offset
angle
of
the
tonearm
head
and
the
friction
between
the
stylus
and
the
rotat-
ing
record.
This
causes
the
stylus
to
“skate”
toward
the
center
of
the
record,
thus
causing
increased
force
against
the
inner
groove
and
correspondingly
less
force
against
the
outer
groove.
This
results
in
distortion,
increased
wear
on
the
inner
groove
and
uneven
wear
on
the
stylus
itself.
Skating
is
actually
not
a
serious
problem
with
ordinary
tonearms,
as
their
bearing
friction
in
the
pivot
is
generally
high
enough
to
cancel
out
or
minimize
the
tendency
to
skate.
Of
course,
bearing
friction
high
enough
to
prevent
skating
is
also
high
enough
to
compromise
tracking
performance
at
the
ultra-lightweight
forces
now
made
possible
by
today’s
finest
high
compliance
cartridges.
Actual
Forces
Present
at
Stylus
Point
(13)
K
—
theoretical
force
against
Sk
—
skating
force
tonearm
bearing
if
head
=
4
_
angle
of
offset
were
not
angled
head
Z
—
direction
of
force
against
tonearm
bearing
because
of
angled
head
tonearm
bearing
The
amount
of
skating
force
is
directly
measur-
able,
and
amounts
to
about
12%
of
tracking
force.
Fig.
13
illustrates
the
physical
principle
behind
skating
and
the
forces
that
cause
it.
A
tonearm
with
2
gram
tracking
force
will
thus
have
a
potential
skating
force
of
.24
grams.
We
say
potential,
since,
as
noted
above,
if
a
tonearm’s
bearing
friction
is
above
.24
gram,
it
won't
skate.
The
bearing
friction
of
the
Dual
1009F
tonearm,
on
the
other
hand,
is
lower
than
0.04
gram.
Thus,
Tracking-Balance
Control
of
the
same
high
order
of
precision—and
with
continuously
variable
con-
trol—was
one
of
the
major
goals
and
achievements
of
the
1009F’s
design.
Applying
Tracking-Balance
Control
Just
as
you
set
stylus
force
on
the
Dual
with
a
continuously
variable
direct-reading
dial,
so
do
you
set
Tracking-Balance
Control
for
that
same
force
(Fig.
14).
Tracking-Balance
Control
for
Stylus
Radii
(in
mils)
As
shown
by
the
bold-face
numerals
in
the
chart,
Tracking-Balance
Control
is
calibrated
for the
most
commonly
used
round
stylus
radius
(0.6
mil).
This
calibration
is
also
sufficiently
accurate
for
other
stylus
radii
as
well.
What’s
more,
for the
perfectionist
who
wishes
to
take
the
fullest
possible
advantage
of
the
precision
Tracking-Balance
Control
now
made
possible,
the
other
columns
indicate
the
adjustment
to
be
made
for
other
radii
from
0.4
mil
to
0.8
mil,
as
well
as
the
elliptical
stylus
(0.2
mil
x
0.9
mil).
This
means
that
for
the
first
time
you
can
actually
balance
stylus
force
on
both
walls
of
the
stereo
groove!
All
this
is
one
more
example
of
how
Dual
assures
you
of
the
best
possible
performance
from
any
cartridge/stylus
combination.

ft)
.
4
Direction
of
=
;
Skating
Force
a
e
a
4
Tracking-Balance
Direction
of
Control
Skating
Force
These
illustrations
show
how
Tracking-Balance
Control
is
applied
within
the
tonearm
system
of
the
Dual
1009F.
(A)
No
Tracking-Balance
Con-
trol
applied.
(B)
Tracking-Balance
Control
applied
by
special
non-fatiguing
spring.
Tonearm
in
rest
position.
(C)
Tonearm
now
in
extreme
center
posi-
tion.
Though
spring
is
extended,
Tracking-Balance
Control
remains
constant
through
the
entire
area
of
tonearm
travel,
due
to
angle
which
correspond-
ingly
reduces
pull
of
the
spring.
AUTO/MANUAL
CUE-CONTROL"™
Precise
Stylus-to-Groove
Cueing
With
the
Auto/Manual
Cue-Control,
still
another
measure
of
flexibility
and
precision
has
been
added
to
the
unrestricted
automatic
and
manual
play
that
has
long
been
available
in
all
Dual
automatic
turn-
tables.
The
Cue-Control
makes
it
possible
to
pre-position
the
stylus
over
any
groove
and
then
lower
it
more
smoothly
and
gently
than
would
be
possible
by
hand.
You
can
also
play
to
any
point,
interrupt
with
the
Cue-Control,
and
resume
play
where
you
left
off.
A
close
look
at
the
stylus
as
it
descends
will
show
how
the
vertical
piston
action
of
the
Cue-Control
mechanism
lowers
the
tonearm
with
no
side-shift
whatever,
regardless
of
portion
of
the
record
being
played.
You
will
also
notice
how
the
silicon
damping
slows
the
descent
of
the
tonearm
.
. .
a
far
more
gentle
descent
than
would
ever
be
possible
by
hand.
Using
the
Cue-Control
The
Cue-Control
has
two
positions:
YW
to
lift
the
tonearm,
and
‘W
for
lowering
it.
(Fig.
16)
To
lower
the
tonearm
to
any
groove,
you
need
give
only
the
lightest
flick
to
the
Cue-Control.
The
descent
of
the
tonearm
is
immediately
taken
over
by
silicon
damping
and
a
piston
action.
Lowering
speed
is
0.5
cm/second,
and
is
unaffected
by
tem-
perature
or
humidity
changes.
To
raise
the
tonearm,
on
the
other
hand,
you
do
control
the
rate
of
ascent
by
the
speed
with
which
you
move
the
Cue-Control
from
position
VW
to
position
W,
With
Automatic
Start
Too!
The
Cue-Control
can
also
be
used
together
with
automatic
start
for
a
slower-than-normal
rate
of
descent,
as
may
be
desired
with
ultra-high
compli-
ance
styli.
Once
the
cycling
action
has
placed
the
tonearm
over
the
lead-in
groove
and
it
begins
to
descend,
then
Cue-Control
takes
over.
The
Cue-
Control
itself
is
automatically
shifted
to
position
XW,
where
it
is
ready
to
raise
the
tonearm
at
any
time
during
play.
Cue-Control
is
shown
at
position
W,
with
tone-
arm
supported
by
piston
(A).
When
Cue-Control
is
shifted
to
position
WW,
the
piston
is
released
and
permits
tonearm
to
slowly
lower
to
record.
At
this
point,
the
tonearm
is
completely
disen-
gaged
from
the
Cue-Control.

DUAL
100SF
PRECISION
DESIGN
AND
ENGINEERING
FEATURES
DYNAMICALLY
BALANCED
TONEARM
WITH
DIRECT-DIAL
STYLUS
FORCE
ADJUST
Flawless
Tracking
as
Low
as
1/2
Gram
Not
all
so-called
“dynamically
balanced”
tonearms
actually
measure
up
to
that
important
qualifica-
tion,
as
dynamic
balance
requires
that
the
tone-
arm’s
integral
mass
remain
balanced
at
all
times
when
tracking.
This
tonearm
main-
tains
its
true
dy-
namic
balance
in
all
planes
because
tracking
force
is
ap-
plied
at
the
pivot
point
by
along,
mul-
tiple-coiled
main-
spring
(Fig.
18A).
The
weight
of
the
tonearm
itself
re-
mains
in
constant
balance.
Friction-Free
Pivots
The
Dual
1009F’s
tonearm
pivot
is
virtually
friction-free
(less
than
0.04
gram)
in
both
vertical
and
horizontal
planes.
For
its
vertical
movement,
the
tonearm
is
pivoted
on
two
hardened
steel
points,
each
supported
by
precision
ball
bearings.
(Fig.
18)
In
the
horizontal
movement,
double
ball
bearing
units
are
used.
(Fig.
18C)
Direct-Dial
Stylus
Force
Tracking
force
is
applied
with
the
same
order
of
precision
as
used
in
balancing
the
tonearm.
The
continuously
variable
adjustment
(from
0
grams
up)
is
also
essential
with
ultra-lightweight
track-
ing.
The
readings
on
the
dial
(Fig.19)
are
accurate
to
within
0.1
gram.
“At-Home”
Demonstration
of
Tonearm
Balance,
Tracking
and
Low
Bearing
Friction
Among
the
final
“torture”
tests
that
each
Dual
1009F
must
pass
at
the
factory
are
some
which
you
can
easily
duplicate
at
home.
We
believe
that
you
will
find
them
both
interesting
and
impressive
demonstrations
of
the
precision
tracking
possible
with
this
truly
remarkable
instrument.
Featherlight
Tripping
The
tripping
action
is
accomplished
by
a
light-
weight
glider
which
rides
freely
on
a
ball
bearing
toward
the
center
as
the
tonearm
approaches
the
run-out
grooves.
When
the
stylus
reaches
these
grooves,
the
glider
is
brought
into
featherlight
con-
tact
with
the
free-suspension
trip
switch,
and
the
automatic
trip
immediately
takes
over.
Less
than
0.4
gram
force
is
sufficient
to
activate
the
switch.
Tripping
at
/2
Gram
If
you
have
a
high
compliance
cartridge
and
a
new
record
with
smooth
run-out
grooves
you
can
witness
the
phenomenon
of
a
tonearm
actually
tripping
at
%
gram!
Just
set
the
stylus
force
scale
accordingly,
and
place
the
tonearm
on
the
rec-
ord
near
the
center,
just
outside
the
run-out
groove.
Then
press
the
slide
switch
to
MANUAL
and
watch
the
effortless
tripping
performance,

Tripping
at
“Zero”
Try
this
also.
With
the
stylus
force
scale
set
at
0,
allow
the
tonearm
to
float
over
the
record
in
mid-
air.
Push
to
MANUAL
to
rotate
the
record,
then
blow
gently
on
the
tonearm
from
the
side
.
. .
just
enough
to
ease
it
toward
the
center.(Fig.20)
As
your
breath
alone
moves
the
tonearm,
it
will
again
trip
and
then
float
gently
back.
(Because
it
is
set
at
0
tracking
force,
the
tonearm
will
not
descend
to
its
resting
post.
So
be
sure
to
restore
the
normal
tracking
force
for
your
cartridge.)
Tonearm
Balance
With
a
12”
33-rpm
record
on
the
platter
and
the
stylus
force
set
at
1
gram,
prop
the
Dual
up
as
shown
in
Fig.
21*
at
any
angle
up
to
60°.
When
you
push
to
START,
the
tonearm
will
index
and
track
flawlessly,
as
a
demonstration
of
its
perfect
balance
in
all
planes.
(While
tracking,
the
Dual
can
be
tilted
even
further
to
almost
90°.)
Vertical
and
Horizontal
Movement
Now,
without
tilting
the
Dual
itself,
place
a
ciga-
rette
or
short
pencil
between
the
record
and
platter
to
simulate
the
effect
of
a
badly
warped
record.
Again,
the
tonearm
will
track
flawlessly,
this
time
as
a
demonstration
of
the
low
friction
in
the
vertical
pivot.
*You
can
actually
tilt
the
Dual from
any
side
except
the
right,
as
the
free
action
of
the
trip
switch
would
then
cause
it
to
be
activated
at
about
20°
tilt.
Needless
to
say,
the
Dual
requires
no
leveling.
Finally,
for
the
“piece
de
resistance,”
test
for
low
friction
in
the
horizontal
pivot.
To
do
this,
place
a
large-hole
7”
record
on
the
platter,
but
off
center.
(Fig.
22)
Place
the
tonearm
on
the
lead-in
groove
and
push
to
MANUAL.
The
sight
of
the
tonearm
swaying
back
and
forth
while
tracking
is
indeed
startling.
ACOUSTIC
FEEDBACK
ELIMINATED
The
only
vibrations
induced
upon
the
stylus
should
be
those
originating
from
the
recorded
grooves.
Any
others,
such
as
those
present
in
the
speakers,
must
be
isolated
from
the
stylus,
or
it
will
repeat-
edly
transmit
those
spurious
signals
throughout
the
system
—
as
“acoustic
feed-
back.”
Dual
has
taken
extra-
ordinary
care
in
elimi-
nating
anything
that
would
tend
to
induce
acoustic
feedback,
For
example,
the
spring-mounted
foot-
ings
(Fig.
23)
are
internally
cushioned
with
rubber
between
spring
and
caps.
Further,
the
springs
them-
selves
are
“soft,”
because
the
feathertouch
side-to-
side
action
of
the
operating
slide
switches-do
not
require
stiff
vertical
resistance.
The
tonearm
counterbalance
is
also
rubber-isolated
from
its
shaft,
as
you
will
notice
when
handling
it.
And
the
motor,
of
course,
is
thoroughly
insulated
against
both
shock
and
vibration.
These
are
some
of
the
“inside”
reasons
why
you
will
find
Dual
automatic
turntables
in
the
highest
quality
single-
cabinet
consoles
that
can
reproduce
the
full
fre-
quency
response
range
without
concern
for
acoustic
feedback.
POWERFUL,
CONSTANT
SPEED
CONTINUOUS-POLE™
MOTOR
‘oF,
Of
entirely
new
design,
the
Dual’s
powerful
and
utterly
quiet
Continuous-Pole™
high
torque
motor
effortlessly
brings
the
heavy
turntable
to
full
speed
virtually
instantaneously.
The
rotor
is
dynamically
balanced
in
both
planes.
Together
with
the
evenly
and
precisely
distributed
poles,
this
eliminates
at
the
source,
one
of
the
major
sources
of
rumble
and
assures
speed
constancy.

DUAL
100SF
PRECISION
DESIGN
AND
ENGINEERING
FEATURES
All
three
speeds
are
accurate
within
0.1%,
with
one
to
ten
records.
Further,
voltage
variations
can
ex-
ceed
+
10%
with
no
effect
on
speed
whatever!
Thus
the
Continuous-Pole
motor
combines
the
ad-
vantages
of
the
induction
and
synchronous
motors.
PITCH-CONTROL™
Each
of
the
three
standard
speeds
(
33,
45,
78
rpm)
can
be
varied
over
a
6%
range
with
the
ver-
nier
Pitch-Control(™),
This
opportunity
to
change
pitch
by
more
than
a
half
note
is
especially
valu-
able
to
serious
music
listeners,
students,
those
re-
cording
onto
tape,
and
every
perfectionist.
Wherever
you
set
the
Pitch-Control,
speed
will
remain
absolutely
constant.
(
You
can
check
it
your-
self
with
the
strobe
disc
supplied.)
How
the
Pitch-Control
Works
This
has
been
achieved
by
a
simple
and
foolproof
method
that
does
not
change
or
affect
motor
speed
or
power
in
any
way.
The
motor
drive
pulley
(A)
has
three
precisely
tapered
sections,
one
for
each
speed,
as
shown
in
Fig.
26.
The
idler
wheel
(B)
is
positioned
at
one
of
these
sections
by
the
speed
selector
switch,
[J
Then
the
idler
wheel
is
raised
and
lowered
along
the
section
by
the
Pitch-Control
BJ.
The
motor
drive
pulley
and
the
idler
wheel
disengage
automatically
after
play,
thus
prevent-
ing
any
possibility
of
flat
spots
developing
on
the
idler.
ELEVATOR
ACTION’
CHANGER
SPINDLE
The
Elevator-Action
changer
spindle,
which
holds
up
to
ten
records
offers
another
exclusive
Dual
fea-
ture
that
protects
your
records
against
any
possible
damage
such
as
may
occur
from
the
use
of
pusher
arm
mechanisms
or
offset
spindles.
Fig.
27
illustrates
the
four
steps
of
the
Elevator-
Action.
First,
the
entire
stack
rests
upon
a
three-
pronged
platform
(a).
When
the
slide
switch
is
pushed
to
sTaRT,
the
weight
of
the
entire
stack
is
lifted
off
the
bottom
record
(b),
which
is
then
re-
leased
to
descend
to
the
turntable
(c).
The
stack
now
lowers
(d)
to
await
the
next
change
cycle.
This
method
is
foolproof
with
all
records
that
con-
form
to
the
international
standards
of
the
record
Dual
Gebriider
Steidinger,
St.Georgen/Schwarzwald
industry
as
to
the
size
and
concentricity
of
the
center
hole.
(On
rare
occasions
when
a
record
does
not
drop
properly,
it
is
most
likely
due
to
excess
label
paper
extending
into
the
record
hole,
which
should
be
clean.)
Power
Control
for
Amplifier
Shut-off
Your
Dual
1009F
is
equipped
with
a
unique
pro-
vision
for
controlling
the
power
to
the
amplifier,
so
that
the
entire
system
can
be
switched
on
and
off
automatically
by
the
turntable.
To
take
ad-
vantage
of
this
special
feature
(which
handles
up
to
3
amps),
consult
your
Dual
dealer
or
a
qualified
serviceman,
in
accordance
with
UL
requirements.
When
used
with
a
receiver,
we
suggest
an
external
on-off
switch
be
included,
so
that
the
tuner
section
can
be
used
without
operating
the
turntable.
Servicing
If
your
Dual
1009F
ever
requires
servicing,
either
take
it
to
your
Dual
audio
dealer,
or
ask
him
for
the
address
of
the
nearest
Authorized
Dual
Service
Station.
Be
sure
that
authentic
Dual
parts
are
used
whenever
replacement
is
neces-
sary.
Always
ship
the
Dual
in
its
original
packag-
ing,
or
if
it
has
been
discarded,
write
for
special
shipping
instructions.
12X
-
D4
Printed
in
Germany
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