Connoisseur bd1 bd2 Owners Manual

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BEL T DRIVE TURNTABLE

This Connoisseur turntable is a precision engineered product expressly
designed to provide a top grade 'no compromise' performance at a modest
cost. Operating at 33.} and 45 rpm. It incorporates a unique flexible belt drive
system virtually eliminating vibration and transmission noise. A slow speed
synchronous motor which has a very low hum field is used thus making the
unit suitable tor use with even the most sensitive pickups. Performance and

bility being the main criterion complex mechanisms have been avoided.

d change is accomplished manually and can be effected in seconds. A
hinged cover plate at the rear of the plathrm facilitates this operation. The
turntable platter is a nonderrous aluminium casting precision lathe turned
to fine limits. All running shafts are of high quality carbon steel. lapped and
polished with diamond duet to a mirror finish. The main turntable bearing is
of phosphor bronze and incorporates a hard steel thrust ball reducing friction
and wear to a minimum. Featuring slim line construction It requires only
2" (5 cm.) of space below the mOunting platform.

Specification

Dual voltage operation Range 200/240 volts AC or 100/125 volts AC---
adjustable by user

Drive motor Synchronous constant speed
375 rpm. at 50 Hz: 450 rpm. at 60 Hz.
Drive pulleys lor 50 Hz or 60 Hz operation supplied
as specified to order

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Power consumption Less than 5 watts
Operating speed: 33} rpm. and 45 rpm. (Manual Change)
Turntable 101- (26 cm.) lathe turned aluminium casting

Precislon ground spindle
Phosphor bronze bearing

Drive Precision ground round section rubber belt

Weight Chassis unit 71!) {3.2 KQJ

ormance Considerably exceeds broadcast specifications for
turntables in respect of hum. rumble. wow and
flutter

Rumble -60 dbs measured with RlAA characteristics when
referred to a velocity of 7cm./lec. at iKHz.

Hum Level -80 dbs

Wow and flutter Less than 0.1%

Minimum mounting space required with average
pickup arm- 15 x 13 (38 cm. x 33 cm.)
with 2 [5 cm.) below mounting platform

Finish Black hammer with satin silver and matt black
trim
Control knob bright finish lathe turned aluminium
Plinth «- Alromosia wood surround -~ waxed finish
A transparent moulded dust cover to fit the plinth
assembly is available as a separate item

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Items Illustrated

1. Turntable Platter
2. Hinged Speed Change Cover
3. Platform
4. Control Knob
5. Circlip
6. Motor Pulley
7. Synchronous Drive Motor
8. Switch Panel Assembly
' 9. Micro-switch
10. Switch Cam 8: Spindle
11. Switch Cam Spring
12. Switch Panel Cover
13. lsolator Patch
14. Connector Block
15. Centre Bearing Assembly
16. Tension Bands and Tags
17. Ballast Resistor. 3700 ohms plus or minus 5%. 10W. W/W
18. Switch Panel Spacing Pillar
19. Voltage Tap Terminal Post

Items not Illustrated

20, Turntable Rubber Mat
21. Drive Belt
22. Motor Earthing Pigtails 81 Tags