P-850 OWNERS MANUAL
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... shock hazard, do not expose this Owner's Manual in the space below. • YAMAHA.P 850 ■ Natural Sound Direct Thive Turntable ■ Micr*omputer-Controlled, Fully Automatic Operation ■ Independent Tonearm Positioning and Cueing Motors Yamaha Optimism Mass, Minimum Resonance Straight Tonearm Quartz-Lock PLL Srvo System ■t 4iP a/aft...y.1r Thank you for future...
... shock hazard, do not expose this Owner's Manual in the space below. • YAMAHA.P 850 ■ Natural Sound Direct Thive Turntable ■ Micr*omputer-Controlled, Fully Automatic Operation ■ Independent Tonearm Positioning and Cueing Motors Yamaha Optimism Mass, Minimum Resonance Straight Tonearm Quartz-Lock PLL Srvo System ■t 4iP a/aft...y.1r Thank you for future...
P-850 OWNERS MANUAL
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... avoid locations subject to relocate the P-850 do so with a diamond tip should be kept free of dirt. A stylus with extreme care. If possible, re-pack the unit in front of or too close to jar fine settings such as tonearm tracking force out of use. 2 ...a flat and level place, out of the direct rays of the stylus. Use a.clean, dry cloth. 3 Avoid installing the tonearm side of the P-850 next to clean the P-850 with a mat lacquer. If the unit is a sophisticated microcomputercontrolled, fully automatic turntable. Regular cleaning ensures the best possible sound reproduction...
... avoid locations subject to relocate the P-850 do so with a diamond tip should be kept free of dirt. A stylus with extreme care. If possible, re-pack the unit in front of or too close to jar fine settings such as tonearm tracking force out of use. 2 ...a flat and level place, out of the direct rays of the stylus. Use a.clean, dry cloth. 3 Avoid installing the tonearm side of the P-850 next to clean the P-850 with a mat lacquer. If the unit is a sophisticated microcomputercontrolled, fully automatic turntable. Regular cleaning ensures the best possible sound reproduction...
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... move quickly. Released Locked OSPIEED SWITCH Selecting 33.1/3 rpm automatically sets the P-850 for a record size of anti-skating control. If the switch is pressed while a record is slightly depressed, the tonearm will move slowly; When the tonearm has moved to the turntable mat. The turntable speed and the record size should have...
... move quickly. Released Locked OSPIEED SWITCH Selecting 33.1/3 rpm automatically sets the P-850 for a record size of anti-skating control. If the switch is pressed while a record is slightly depressed, the tonearm will move slowly; When the tonearm has moved to the turntable mat. The turntable speed and the record size should have...
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... *Be sure that the platter is rotated in a counterclockwise direction (as seen from 2.5 to the headshell with weights ranging from the front of tonearm Cartridge White (+L) Red (+R) Blue (- Loosely mount the cartridge to 10 grams may be used with the accessory overhang gauge and after adjusting the ...overhang, secure the cartridge mounting bolts. Place the rubber mat on the end of the tonearm interlock, thus when the main weight knob is securely positioned. 2. IP-850 ASSEMBLING THE TURNTABLE AND Tt►ngEARM MOUNTING THE TURNTABLE PLATTER 1.
... *Be sure that the platter is rotated in a counterclockwise direction (as seen from 2.5 to the headshell with weights ranging from the front of tonearm Cartridge White (+L) Red (+R) Blue (- Loosely mount the cartridge to 10 grams may be used with the accessory overhang gauge and after adjusting the ...overhang, secure the cartridge mounting bolts. Place the rubber mat on the end of the tonearm interlock, thus when the main weight knob is securely positioned. 2. IP-850 ASSEMBLING THE TURNTABLE AND Tt►ngEARM MOUNTING THE TURNTABLE PLATTER 1.
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.... Arm Lifter Adjustment Screw Headshell is possible. Balance adjustment 3. Carefully release the finger hook and check to "0". 1. P-850 ADJUSTMENTS/CONNECTIONS TO 'TOUR AMPLIFIER AIDJUSTING TONEARM BALANCE Proceed with cartridge Weight Cartridge Headshell 6 mm Record Fig. 6 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 6 Align the front end of the stylus above... the record should be about 6 mm. Once the tonearm has been balanced, return it is more or less than this is too heavy (rotate the black knob in the direction of the arrow...
.... Arm Lifter Adjustment Screw Headshell is possible. Balance adjustment 3. Carefully release the finger hook and check to "0". 1. P-850 ADJUSTMENTS/CONNECTIONS TO 'TOUR AMPLIFIER AIDJUSTING TONEARM BALANCE Proceed with cartridge Weight Cartridge Headshell 6 mm Record Fig. 6 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 6 Align the front end of the stylus above... the record should be about 6 mm. Once the tonearm has been balanced, return it is more or less than this is too heavy (rotate the black knob in the direction of the arrow...
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... signifies the left and right channels are properly matched. Make sure that the position of the main weight does not move once the tonearm has been horizontally balanced. 2. ADJUSTING TRACKING FORCE 1. Move the tracking force adjustment weight along the tracking force scale on the audio amplifier.... Be sure the anti-skating control setting is not set correctly, the tonearm will deviate horizontally as it lowers onto the record, and it corresponds with the scale marking which corresponds to your cartridge. Connect ...
... signifies the left and right channels are properly matched. Make sure that the position of the main weight does not move once the tonearm has been horizontally balanced. 2. ADJUSTING TRACKING FORCE 1. Move the tracking force adjustment weight along the tracking force scale on the audio amplifier.... Be sure the anti-skating control setting is not set correctly, the tonearm will deviate horizontally as it lowers onto the record, and it corresponds with the scale marking which corresponds to your cartridge. Connect ...
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...UP/DOWN 1.11.0 Arm moves slowly Arm moves quickly Fig. 11 FUNCTION INTERRUPT CAPABILITY Unlike many automatic turntables, the P-850's various function switches all tonearm positioning functions even with no adverse effect on the rear of these switches while record play . 2. It is in progress...the wrong switch by pressing another function is in progress automatically raises the tonearm first. Pressing the Repeat switch a second time ends repeat mode, causing play is playing raises the tonearm. P-850 L MOUNTING THE DUST COVER/MANUAL CUEING FUNCTIONS/REPEAT PLAY/FUN I,,noN ...
...UP/DOWN 1.11.0 Arm moves slowly Arm moves quickly Fig. 11 FUNCTION INTERRUPT CAPABILITY Unlike many automatic turntables, the P-850's various function switches all tonearm positioning functions even with no adverse effect on the rear of these switches while record play . 2. It is in progress...the wrong switch by pressing another function is in progress automatically raises the tonearm first. Pressing the Repeat switch a second time ends repeat mode, causing play is playing raises the tonearm. P-850 L MOUNTING THE DUST COVER/MANUAL CUEING FUNCTIONS/REPEAT PLAY/FUN I,,noN ...
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... Switch on the turntable 8 Remove the arm rest lock and depress the Play switch. Depressing the Cut switch overrides the Repeat function. 9 r P-850 HOW TO PLAY RECORDS PLAYING RECORDS After you have been inserted into the audio amplifier's auxiliary power outlet. • If you are ready to interrupt... the Speed switch once to change record size if necessary. 7 Remove the stylus cover 10 Once record play has been completed, the tonearm will automatically rise and return to the arm rest and the platter will indefinitely repeat the same side of the record. Normally it corresponds...
... Switch on the turntable 8 Remove the arm rest lock and depress the Play switch. Depressing the Cut switch overrides the Repeat function. 9 r P-850 HOW TO PLAY RECORDS PLAYING RECORDS After you have been inserted into the audio amplifier's auxiliary power outlet. • If you are ready to interrupt... the Speed switch once to change record size if necessary. 7 Remove the stylus cover 10 Once record play has been completed, the tonearm will automatically rise and return to the arm rest and the platter will indefinitely repeat the same side of the record. Normally it corresponds...
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... the amplifier's auxiliary power outlet. Adjust according to PHONO. Tracking force is at lowest position. Mount the headshell firmly onto the tonearm. Instal l the turntable horizontally. Defective contact of amplifier. Defective connection of headshell connector pins. Dust on page 6. 10 Defective ... up the volume control to the proper tracking force. Connect the ground wire to the FLAT position. P-850 TROUBLESHOOTING Before assuming that your nearest YAMAHA dealer. If you can be obtained by not connecting this range, slide the weight to cause resonance. There...
... the amplifier's auxiliary power outlet. Adjust according to PHONO. Tracking force is at lowest position. Mount the headshell firmly onto the tonearm. Instal l the turntable horizontally. Defective contact of amplifier. Defective connection of headshell connector pins. Dust on page 6. 10 Defective ... up the volume control to the proper tracking force. Connect the ground wire to the FLAT position. P-850 TROUBLESHOOTING Before assuming that your nearest YAMAHA dealer. If you can be obtained by not connecting this range, slide the weight to cause resonance. There...
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ACCESSORIES 45 adaptor Overhang gauge Spare headshell under hinges O Main weight Headshell Dust cover hinges SINCE 1887 YAMAHA NIPPON GAKKI CO., LTD. SPECI FIC,ATIONS TURNTABLE Drive System Servo System Motor Platter Platter Moment of Inertia Speeds... Dimensions (W x H x D) 440 x 132 x 376 mm 17-3/8" x 5-1/8" x 14-3/4" Weight 7.5 kg (16 lbs. 8 oz.) Specifications subject to -Noise Ratio Wow and Flutter TONEARM Type Direct drive Quartz-lock PLL DC brushless, careless, 8-pole motor Aluminum diecast, 30 cm (11-3/4"), 1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz.) incl. HAMAMATSU, JAPAN Printed in Japan...
ACCESSORIES 45 adaptor Overhang gauge Spare headshell under hinges O Main weight Headshell Dust cover hinges SINCE 1887 YAMAHA NIPPON GAKKI CO., LTD. SPECI FIC,ATIONS TURNTABLE Drive System Servo System Motor Platter Platter Moment of Inertia Speeds... Dimensions (W x H x D) 440 x 132 x 376 mm 17-3/8" x 5-1/8" x 14-3/4" Weight 7.5 kg (16 lbs. 8 oz.) Specifications subject to -Noise Ratio Wow and Flutter TONEARM Type Direct drive Quartz-lock PLL DC brushless, careless, 8-pole motor Aluminum diecast, 30 cm (11-3/4"), 1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz.) incl. HAMAMATSU, JAPAN Printed in Japan...