American Audio Power Drive 2.2 - Direct Drive Phono Turntable User Manual

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5. START/STOP Button -

This over sized push button controls platter motion.

When the unit is turned on the platter will not auto-

matically begin to spin. Pressing the button once will

engage the high torque motor and spin the platter,

pressing this again will stop the platter.

6. 33-rpm Speed Selector Button -

Engaging this button will rotate the platter at 33

revolutions per a minute (RPMs). A function LED will

glow when this function is activated.

7. 45-rpm Speed Selector Buttons -

Engaging this button will rotate the platter at 45

RPMs. A function LED will glow when this function

is activated.

Special Note: The platter has the ability to rotate at 78 RPMs. This is an outdated function that is rarely
used. To activate the 78 -RPM function press and hold both the 33 (5) and 45 (6) RPM selectors until
both the their respective LED turn on.

8. Voltage Selector -

Because available voltage can vary from place to

place this turntable has been designed to operated at

two different voltage levels (120v~60Hz or 220v~

50Hz/60Hz). This switch is used to select your

desired operating voltage.

9. Center Spindle -

This spindle holds the turntable platter (8) and

records stable and centered.

10. Target Light and Switch -

Pressing the target light push-button will activate the

stylus light. This light is designed to light up the stylus

in a dark environment for proper stylus positioning.

11. Strobe Indicators -

The platter has four rows of indicators. These indica-

tors are used to visually detail various stages of pitch.

The indicators are illuminated by strobe indicator pilot

lamp (3). Each row may appear to stand still at

different pitch levels.

Note: The use of heavy fluorescent lighting directly

above the turntable will defeat the Strobe Lamp

Pilot Lamp (3) affect indicator accuracy.

12. Pitch Select Button -

This button is used to change the pitch value. The

pitch percentage can be changed between 10% and

20%. 10% will allow the least amount of pitch manipu-

lation and 20% will allow the most amount of pitch

manipulation. Pressing this button will toggle between

the two pitch modes. An LED will indicate which pitch

percentage mode is activated. Note, the Quartz Lock

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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