Kenwood P-t400 User manual

KENWOOD

TURNT

ABLE

P-T400

_

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

KENWOOD

CORPORATION

B60-3529-08

(K/P/T/M/X)

LQCi

98/1211

10987654321

97/12

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2

Introduction

P-T400

(En)

Your

choice

of

this

product

indicates

that

you

are

a

devotee

to

ex-

celience

in

sound

reproduction.

We

appreciate

your

patronage

and

take

pride

in

the

iong

tradition

of

quaiity

components

that

our

com¬

pany

represents.

So

that

you

can

get

the

most

out

of

your

unit,

we

suggest

that

you

take

the

time

to

read

through

this

manual

before

you

hook

up

and

operate

your

system.

This

will

acquaint

you

with

operating

features

and

system-connection

considerations

so

that

your

listening

pleasure

will

be

enhanced

right

from

the

start.

You

will

notice

that

in

all

aspects

of

planning,

engineering,

styling,

operating

convenience

and

adaptability

we

have

sought

to

anticipate

your

needs

and

desires.

Keep

this

manual

handy

for

future

reference.

Unpacking

Unpack

the

unit

carefully

and

make

sure

that

all

accessories

are

put

aside

so

they

will

not

be

lost.

Examine

the

unit

for

any

possibility

of

shipping

damage.

If

your

unit

is

damaged

or

fails

to

operate,

notify

your

dealer

immediately.

It

your

unit

was

shipped

to

you

directly,

notify

the

shipping

company

without

delay.

Only

the

consignee

(the

person

or

company

receiving

the

unit)

can

file

a

claim

against

the

carrier

for

shipping

damage.

We

recommend

that

you

retain

the

original

carton

and

packing

materials

for

use

should

you

transport

or

ship

the

unit

in

the

future.

For

the

supplied

accessories

check

them

referring

to

the

“Parts

nomenclature

and

assembly”

on

page

6.

Contents

Caution

:

Read

the

pages

marked

A

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

Introduction.2

A

Before

applying

power.3

A

Safety

precautions.3

A

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS.4

Parts

nomenclature

and

assembly.6

Connections.6

Installing

the

turntable

belt.7

Using

the

stylus

cover.7

Replacing

the

stylus.7

Operating

instructions.7

In

case

of

difficulty.8

Specifications.8

Befor

applying

power

^

Caution:

Read

tiiis

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

I

P-T400

(En)

3

Units

are

designed

for

operation

as

follows.

U.S.A.

and

Canada

.

A

C

120

V

only

Europe

and

U.K.

.

A

C

230

V

only

Australia

.

A

C

240

V

only

'Other

countrues

.

A

C

110-120/220-240

V

switchable

For

the

United

Kingdom

Factory

fitted

molded

mains

plug

1.

The

mains

plug

contains

a

fuse.

For

replacement,

use

only

a

5-Amp

ASTA-approved

(BS1362)

fuse.

2.

The

fuse

cover

must

be

refitted

when

replacing

the

fuse

in

the

molded

plug.

3.

Do

not

cut

off

the

mains

plug

from

this

equipment.

If

the

plug

fitted

is

not

suitable

for

the

power

points

in

your

home

or

the

cable

is

too

short

to

reach

a

power

outlet,

then

obtain

an

ap¬

propriate

safety

approved

extension

lead

or

adapter,

or

con¬

sult

your

dealer.

If

nonetheless

the

mains

plug

is

cut

off,

remove

the

fuse

and

dispose

of

the

plug

immediately,

to

avoid

a

possible

shock

hazard

by

inadvertent

connection

to

the

mains

supply.

IMPORTANT:

The

wires

in

the

mains

lead

are

coloured

in

accordance

with

the

following

code:

Blue

:

Neutral

Brown

:

Live

Do

not

connect

those

leads

to

the

earth

terminal

of

a

three-pin

plug.

For

other

countries

AC

voltage

selection

This

unit

operates

on

110-120

or

220-240

volts

AC

.

The

AC

volt¬

age

selector

switch

under

the

turntable

platter

is

set

to

the

volt¬

age

that

prevails

in

the

area

to

which

the

unit

is

shipped.

Before

connecting

the

power

cord

to

your

AC

outlet,

make

sure

that

the

setting

position

of

this

switch

matches

your

line

voltage.

If

not,

it

must

be

set

to

your

voltage

in

accordance

with

the

following

di-

recfion.

Note:-

Our

warranfy

does

not

cover

damage

caused

by

excessive

line

voltage

due

to

improper

setting

of

the

AC

voltage

selector

switch.

AC

voltage

selector

switch

220-240V^

^110-120V

The

following

informations

are

on

the

rear.

1.

Trade

mark.

2.

Model

number.

3.

The

double

square

symbol.

4.

Rated

supply

voltage.

5.

Rated

mains

frequency.

6.

Nature

of

supply.

Safety

precautions

WARNING;

TO

PREVENT

FIRE

OR

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

DO

NOT

EXPOSE

THIS

APPLIANCE

TO

RAIN

OR

MOISTURE.

A

A

CAUTION:

TO

REDUCE

THE

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

DO

NOT

REMOVE

THE

COVER

(OR

BACK).

NO

USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS

INSIDE,

REFER

SERVICING

TO

QUALIFIED

SER¬

VICE

PERSONNEL.

k

THE

LIGHTNING

FLASH

WITH

ARROWHEAD

SYMBOL,

WITHIN

AN

EQUILATERAL

TRIANGLE,

IS

INTENDED

TO

ALERT

THE

USER

OF

THE

PRESENCE

OF

UNINSULATED

“DANGEROUS

VOLTAGE"

WITHIN

THE

PRODUCT'S

ENCLOSURE

THAT

MAY

BE

OF

SUFFICIENT

MAGNITUDE

TO

CONSTITUTE

A

RISK

OF

ELEC¬

TRIC

SHOCK

TO

PERSONS.

J

k

THE

EXCLAMATION

MARK

WITHIN

AN

EQUILATERAL

TRIANGLE

IS

INTENDED

TO

ALERT

THE

USER

OE

THE

PRESENCE

OF

IMPORTANT

OPERATING

AND

MAINTENANCE

(SERVICING)

INSTRUCTIONS

IN

THE

LITERATURE

ACCOMPANYING

THE

APPLIANCE.

I

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

P-T400

(En)

.'t>

Caution:

React

this

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

Please

read

all

of

the

safety

and

operating

instructions

before

operating

this

appliance.

Adhere

to

all

warnings

on

the

appliance

and

in

the

instruction

manual.

Follow

all

the

safety

and

operating

instructions.

These

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

be

retained

for

future

reference.

1.

Power

sources

-The

appliance

shouid

be

connected

to

a

power

sup¬

ply

only

of

the

type

described

in

the

instruction

manual

or

as

marked

on

the

appliance.

It

you

are

not

sure

of

the

type

of

power

supply

to

your

home,

consult

your

appliance

dealer

or

local

power

company.

For

appliances

intended

to

operate

from

battery

power,

or

other

sources,

refer

to

the

instruction

manual.

2.

Power-cord

protection

-

Power-supply

cords

(AC

adaptor)

should

be

routed

so

that

they

are

not

likely

to

be

walked

on

or

pinched

by

items

placed

upon

or

against

them,

pay

particular

attention

to

cords

at

plugs,

wall

outlets,

and

the

point

where

they

exit

from

the

appliance.

Never

pull

or

stretch

3.

CAUTION

-

Polarization

-

This

appliance

may

be

equipped

with

a

polarized

alternating-current

line

plug

(a

plug

having

one

blade

wider

than

the

other).

This

plug

will

fit

into

the

power

outlet

ohiy

one

way.

This

is

a

safety

future.

If

you

are

unable

to

insert

the

plug

fully

into

the

outlet,

try

reversing

the

plug.

If

the

plug

should

still

fail

to

fit,

contact

your

electrician

to

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

Do

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

of

the

polarized

plug.

4.

Ventilation

-

Slots

and

openings

in

the

cabinet

are

provided

for

ven¬

tilation

and

to

ensure

reliable

operation

of

the

appliance

and

to

protect

it

from

overheating,

and

these

opehings

must

not

be

blocked

or

cov¬

ered.

The

appliance

should

be

situated

so

that

its

location

or

position

does

not

interfere

with

its

proper

ventilation.

To

maintain

good

venti¬

lation,

do

not

put

records

or

a

table-cloth

on

the

appliance.

Place

the

appliance

at

least

10

cm

away

from

the

walls.

Do

not

use

the

appli¬

ance

on

a

bed,

sofa,

rug

or

similar

surface

that

may

block

the

ventila¬

tion

openings.

This

appliance

should

not

be

placed

in

a

built-in

installation

such

as

a

bookcase

or

rack

unless

proper

ventilation

is

provided

or

the

manufacturer's

instructions

have

been

adhered

to.

5.

Water

and

moisture

-

The

appliance

should

not

be

used

near

water

-

for

example,

near

a

bathtub,

washbowl,

kitchen

sink,

laundry

tub,

in

a

wet

basement,

or

near

a

swimming

pool,

etc.

6.

Temperature

-

The

appliance

may

not

function

properly

if

used

at

extremely

low,

or

freezing

temperatures.

The

ideal

ambient

tempera¬

ture

is

above

+5’C

(41’F).

7.

Heat

-The

appliance

should

be

situated

away

from

heat

sources

such

as

radiators,

heat

registers,

stoves,

or

other

appliances

(including

amplifiers)

that

produce

heat.

8.

E

lectric

shock

-

Care

should

be

taken

so

that

objects

do

not

fall

and

liquid

is

not

spilled

into

the

enclosure

through

openings.

If

a

metal

object,

such

as

a

hair

pin

or

a

needle,

comes

into

contact

with

the

inside

of

this

appliance,

a

dangerous

electric

shock

may

result.

For

families

with

children,

never

permit

children

to

put

anything,

espe¬

cially

metal,

inside

this

appliance.

9.

E

nclosure

removal

-

Never

remove

the

enclosure.

If

the

internal

parts

are

touched

accidentally,

a

serious

electric

shock

might

occur.

10.

Magnetic

fields

-

Keep

the

appliance

away

from

sources

of

magnetic

fields

such

as

TV

sets,

speaker

systems,

radios,

motorized

toys

or

magnetized

objects.

11.

Cleaning

-

Unplug

this

appliance

from

the

wall

outlet

before

cleaning.

Do

not

use

volatile

solvents

such

as

alcohol,

paint

thinner,

gasoline,

or

benzine,

etc.

to

clean

the

cabinet.

Use

a

clean

dry

cloth.

12.

Accessories

-

Do

not

place

this

appliance

on

an

unstable

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table.

The

appliance

may

fall,

causing

serious

in¬

jury

to

a

child

or

an

adult,

and

serious

damage

to

the

appliance.

Use

only

with

a

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table

recommended

by

the

manufacturer,

or

sold

with

the

appliance.

Any

mounting

of

the

appliance

should

follow

the

manufacturer's

instructions,

and

should

use

a

mount¬

ing

accessory

recommended

by

the

manufacturer.

An

appliance

and

cart

combination

should

be

moved

with

care.

Quick

stops,

excessive

force,

ahd

uneven

surfaces

may

cause

the

appliance

and

cart

combi¬

nation

to

overturn.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

&

Caution:

Read

this

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

P-T400

(En)

13.

Lightning

-

For

added

protection

for

this

appliance

during

a

lightning

storm,

or

when

it

is

left

unattended

and

unused

for

long

periods

of

time,

unplug

it

from

the

wall

outlet

and

disconnect

the

antenna

or

cable

system.

This

will

prevent

damage

to

the

appliance

due

to

lightning

and

power-line

surges.

14.

Abnormal

smell

-

If

an

abnormal

smell

or

smoke

is

detected,

imme¬

diately

turn

the

power

OFF

and

unplug

the

appliance

from

the

wall

outlet.

Contact

your

dealer

or

nearest

service

center.

POWER

OFF!

15.

Damage

requiring

service

-

The

appliance

should

be

serviced

by

qualified

service

personnel

when:

A.

The

power-supply

cord

or

the

plug

has

been

damaged.

B.

Objects

have

fallen,

or

liquid

has

been

spilled

into

the

appliance.

C.

The

appliance

has

been

exposed

to

rain

or

water.

D.

The

appliance

does

not

appear

to

operate

normally

by

following

the

instruction

manual.

Adjust

only

those

controls

that

are

covered

by

the

instruction

manual

as

an

improper

adjustment

of

other

controls

may

result

in

damage

and

will

often

require

extensive

work

by

a

qualified

technician

to

restore

the

appliance

to

its

normal

operation.

E.

The

appliance

has

been

dropped,

or

the

enclosure

damaged.

F.

The

appliance

exhibits

a

marked

change

in

performance.

16.

Servicing

-

The

user

should

not

attempt

to

service

the

appliance

be¬

yond

that

described

in

the

instruction

manual.

All

other

servicing

should

be

referred

to

qualified

service

personnel.

17.

Outdoor

antenna

grounding

-

If

an

outside

antenna

is

connected

to

the

appliance,

be

sure

the

antenna

system

is

grounded

so

as

to

provide

some

protection

against

voltage

surges

and

built

up

static

charges.

Article

810

of

the

National

Electrical

Code

ANSI/

NFPA

70,

provides

information

with

respect

to

proper

grounding

of

the

mast

and

supporting

structure,

grounding

of

the

lead-in

wire

to

an

antenna

discharge

unit,

size

of

grounding

conductors,

location

of

antenna

discharge

unit,

connection

to

grounding

electrodes,

and

requirements

for

the

grounding

electrode.

See

Figure.

EXAMPLE

OF

ANTENNA

GROUNDING

AS

PER

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

18.

Power

lines

-

An

outside

antenna

system

should

not

be

located

in

the

vicinity

of

overhead

power

lines

or

other

electric

light

or

power

circuits,

or

where

it

can

fall

into

such

power

lines

or

circuits.

When

installing

an

outside

antenna

system,

extreme

care

should

be

taken

to

keep

from

touching

such

power

lines

or

circuits

as

contact

with

them

might

be

fatal.

19.

Overloading

-

Do

not

overload

wall

outlets,

extension

cords,

or

inte¬

gral

convenience

receptacles

as

this

can

result

in

a

risk

of

fire

or

elec¬

tric

shock.

20.

Attachment

-

Do

not

use

attachments

not

recommended

by

the

ap¬

pliance

manufacturer

as

they

may

cause

hazards.

21.

Replacement

parts

-When

replacement

parts

are

required,

be

sure

the

service

technician

has

used

replacement

parts

specified

by

the

manufacturer

or

have

the

same

characteristics

as

the

original

parts.

Unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

in

fire,

electric

shock,

or

other

hazards.

22.

Safety

check

-

Upon

completion

of

any

service

or

repairs

to

this

ap¬

pliance,

ask

the

service

technician

to

perform

safety

checks

to

deter¬

mine

that

the

appliance

is

in

proper

operating

condition.

Notes:

1.

Item

3

is

not

required

except

for

grounded

or

polarized

equipment.

2.

Item

17

and

18

are

not

required

except

for

units

provided

with

antenna

terminals.

3.

Item

17

complies

with

UL

in

the

U.S.A.

I

Parts

nomenclature

and

assembly

P-T400

(En)

Verify

that

all

of

the

following

parts

are

present

before

carrying

out

the

assembly

procedures.

First,

set

the

EQ

ON/OFF

switch

on

the

bottom

according

to

the

type

of

your

amplifier.

(Refer

to

“Connections”

below.)

/-^^

Do

not

plug

in

the

power

cord

until

all

connections

are

completed.

This

until

has

a

built-in

RIAA

equalizer

amplifier,

so

it

can

be

connected

to

an

amplifier

without

PHONO

(turntable)

input

jacks.

According

to

the

amplifier,

set

the

EQ

ON/OFF

switch

under

the

turntable

platter.

V_/

Caution:

Do

not

apply

oil

or

lubrication

to

the

motor,

tonearm,

or

any

of

the

turntable’s

mechanisms.

P-T400(En)

Installing

the

turntable

belt

Set

the

turntable

platter

carefully

on

the

center

spindle.

Using

the

ribbon

tape,

engage

the

drive

belt

with

the

motor

pulley

as

shown.

Motor

pulley

Turntable

platter

Using

the

stylus

cover

Replacing

the

stylus

Ribbon

tape

Remove

the

ribbon

tape.

•

Take

care

not

to

twist

the

drive

beit.

r

eUse

an

N-76

replacement

stylus.

1

•Remove

this

unit’s

power

cord

from

the

AC

outiet

before

re-

1

placing

the

stylus.

•

One

stylus

is

good

for

playing

an

LP

record

approximately

500

times.

K1

Remove

the

existing

st^

lus

in

the

order

O-*©

Install

the

new

sMus

in

d

the

order

Stylus

e

'

1

o

'

'

Operating

instructions

r

D

Placing

a

record

on

the

platter.

With

an

LP

record

With

an

EP

(single)

record

Q

Playing

the

record.

(1)

Pick

up

and

move

the

to-

(2)

Set

the

cueing

lever

to

nearm

to

the

position

■■

t

where

you

wish

to

begin

listening.

EP

adaptor

Seiect

33

or

45.

When

playing

33

rpm

When

playing

45

rpm

record.

record.

33

45

Q

O

Set

the

cueing

iever

to

"1".

•

The

turntable

platter

begins

•The

tonearm

is

lowered

on

rotating

when

the

tonearm

is

the

record

surface

and

play-

moved

over

the

record.

back

starts.

•

It

may

happen

that

tonearm

returns

automatically

to

the

arm

rest

before

play

start.

If

this

occurs,

repeat

steps

(1)

and

(2)

again.

To

pause

record

piayback

Set

the

cueing

lever

to

"

Z

”•

•

The

arm

elevator

rises.

To

stop

record

playback

CUT

33

45

qp

o

o

•

To

resume

playback,

set

the

•The

tonearm

automatically

cueing

lever

to

"

ireturns

to

the

arm

rest

when

playback

is

finished.

In

case

of

difficulty

P-T400

(En)

What

appears

to

be

a

malfunction

may

not

always

be

serious.

If

your

unit

should

not

perform

as

expected,

consult

the

table

below

to

see

if

the

problem

can

be

corrected

before

seeking

help

from

your

dealer

or

service

representative.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

No

sound

from

both

left

and

right

chan¬

nels

or

one

channel.

•

Turntable

audio

cable

are

not

connected

correctly.

•

Check

connections

to

amplifier.

Loud

hum,

no

music.

•

Poor

connection

of

turntable

audio

cables.

•

Make

solid

connections

to

amplifier.

Howling

drowns

out

music

when

volume

is

Increased.

•

Speaker

vibration

picked

up

by

turntable.

•

Separate

turntable

from

speakers.

Turntable

platter

does

not

turn.

•

Poor

AC

plug

contact.

•

Turntable

belt

does

not

engage

with

the

motor

pulley.

•

Check

connection.

Make

sure

AC

outlet

is

active.

•

Engage

the

turntable

belt

with

the

motor

pulley.

Poor

tracking

•

Excessive

dust

on

record

or

stylus.

•

Stylus

tip

wear.

•

Remove

dust

from

stylus

or

record.

•

Replace

the

stylus.

(Refer

to

"Replacing

the

stylus"

on

page

7.)

Sound

is

too

low

or

distorted.

•

The

EQ

ON/OFF

switch

under

the

turn¬

table

platter

is

not

set

correctly.

•

Set

the

switch

correctly

referring

to

“Con¬

nections".

Note:

Do

not

use

contact

cleaner

because

it

could

cause

a

malfunction.

Be

specially

careful

against

contact

cleaners

containing

oil,

for

they

may

deform

the

plastic

components.

Specifications

Motor

and

turntable

Cartridge

Motor.

.

DC

servo

motor

Stylus.

.

N-76

with

0.6

mill

diamond

20

Hz

to

20

kHz

.2.5

mV

{1kHz,

3.54

cm/sec.)

Wow

&

flutter.

.

Less

than

0.05

%

(WRMS)

S/N

(rumble).

.

DIN

:

65

dB

(DIN

B)

Equalizer

amplifier

Tonearm

Output

voltage

(RIAA

EQ

ON).

.

200

mV

(1kHz,

3.54

cm/sec.)

Type.

Effective

arm

length.

.

Integrated

straight

tonearm

.

215

mm

(8-7/16")

General

Power

consumption.

Dimensions.

Weight

(net)

.

.

4

W

.W:

400

mm

(15-3/4")

H:

103

mm

(4-1/16")

D

:

380

mm

(14-15/16")

.

3.0

kg

(6,61b)

Note:

KENWOOD

follows

a

policy

of

continuous

advancements.

For

this

reason

specifications

may

be

changed

without

notice.

KENWOOD

For

your

records

Record

the

serial

number,

found

on

the

back

panel

of

the

unit,

in

the

spaces

designated

on

the

warranty

card,

and

in

the

space

provided

below.

Refer

to

the

model

and

serial

numbers

whenever

you

call

upon

your

dealer

for

information

or

sen/ice

on

this

product.

Model

_

Serial

Number_

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