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FEATU R ES
HYSTERESIS SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR The Model PL-12AC
achieves a very high standard of performance despite its surprisingly
modest cost. lt does this through the use of high quality parts such
as the vitally important motor. ln the PL-l2AC, it is a hysteresis
synchronous type, the only kind free from line voltage fluctuations,
with the result that turntable revolution is always rock-steady. Cor-
rect musical pitch is ensured. This type of motor is also the quietest
in operation;
ANTI-SKATING CONTROL When the turntable is rotating, the
stylus mounted in a tbnearm tends to drift toward the center,
causing uneven pressure on the walls of the record grooves, and
introducing distortion. The PL-12AC cancels this harmful skating
force with the anti-skating control and eliminates distortion caused
by unequal side wall pressure of the stylus.
BELT-DRIVE There are several ways to convey the revolutions of
the motor to the turntable - among these the belt-drive is recog-
nized as the best. The PL-12AC employs a long-lasting polyurethane
belt that further contributes to the steady, reliable performance of
the turntable platter.
THE UTMOST EASE OF OPERATION One of the best qualities of
the PL-12A.C is its truly easy operation. A simple 2-position switch
on the right gently raises and lowers the tonearm, and a simple 2-
position switch on the left lets you choose either 33-1/3 or 45 rpm.
The PL-12AC is that rarity in the audio world - a true high fidelity
unit that even a child can operate with complete safety.
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor
Drive System Speed
Turntable Platter
Signal to Noise Ratio Wow and Flutter
4 pole hysteresis synchronous motor Belt-driven33-1/3 and 45 rpm 12" aluminum alloy die-cast turntable Better than 45 dB Less than 0.12o/o (WRMS)
TonearmPower Requirements Power Consumption
Dimensions
Weight
Static-balanced type 11O-13OV,22OJ40 V, AC 50 or 60 Hz 18.5 VA (12W) MAX 17"(W) x 6" (H) x 13-112" (Dl
431 (W) x 153 (H) x 341 (D)mm
13.5 lbs. /6^1 ks
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PICTNEEFI ELECTFICTNIC CCIFIPCIFIATICIN / 15-5, 4-chorne, Ohrnoni-Nishi, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, Japan U.S. PIONEEFI ELECTFONICS COFIPOtrIAT|ON / 178 Cornrnence Fload, Cantstadr, New Jensey O7O7?, U.S.A. PIONEEFI ELECTFIONIC TEUFIOPE) N.V. / Noondenlaan 83, 2O3O Antwenp, Betgiurn
E-J71-F5 Printed in Japan
