Connoisseur bd 1 owners manual

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BD1 BELT DRIVE TURNTABLE KIT

This Connoisseur turntable is a orecision engineered product expressly designed to prowde a top
grade no compromise' perlormance at a modest cost. Operating at 33%, and 45 rpm. it
incorporates a unique ilexmle belt drive system Virtually eliminating Vibration and transmission
neise A slow speed Synchvonous motor which has a very low hum field is used thus making the
unit suitable lor use With even the most sensitive pickups. Performance and reliability being the
main criterion complex mechanisms have been avoided. Speed change is accomplished by push
button located adjacent to the pulley cover at the rear of the platform. The turntable platter is a
non~ferrous aluminium casting precmon lathe turned to line limits. All running shafts are of high
quality carbon steel, polished to a mirror finish. The main turntable bearing is of manganese bronze
and Incorporates a hard steel thrust ball reducmg friction and wear to a minimum. Featuring slim
line construction it requires only 2m. (5cm.) of space below the mounting platform.

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Items Illustrated

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Turntable Platter

Hinged Speed Change Cover
Platform

Control Knob

Circlip

Motor Pulley

Synchronous Drive Motor
Switch Panel Assembly
Microswitch

Switch Cam & Spindle
Switch Cam Spring

Switch Panel Cover
Connector Block

Centre Bearing Assembly
Tension Bands and Tags
Ballast Resistor. 3700 ohms plus or minus 5%. 10W.W/W
Switch Panel Spacing Pillar
Voltage Tap Terminal
Insulation Panel

Speed Change Unit

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Drive Belt

Motor Eanhing Pigtails 81 Tags
Turntable Rubber Mat

Small Insulation Panel
Connector Block Cover