Pioneer pl 12 ac owners manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for your purchase of Pioneers FEATURES
Model PL-12AC. You will get many years
of pleasure from this quality-crafted com- SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR

ponent. For the highest performance Of The model PL-12AC achieves a very high standard of

the PL12AC, read this maqual carefully performance despite its surprisingly modest cost. It does this

and follow the directions indicated. through the use of high quality parts such as the vitally
important motor. In the PL-12AC, it is a synchronous type,
the only kind free from line voltage fluctuations, with the
result that turntable revolution is always rock-steady. Correct
musical pitch is ensured. This type of motor is also the
quiestest in Operation.

ANTI-SKATING DEVICE

The Model PL-12AC features an effective measure against
skating - the extra pressure of the stylus against the inner
wall of a record groove. It keeps the balance of the stylus in
the groove and assures perfect tracking always at the best
condition. The magnitude of skating produced varies with
stylus force and, hence, when the stylus pressure is changed,
the anti-skating bias must be adjusted accordingly. With the
anti-skating device of the PL-12AC, this adjustment can be
accomplished simply by changing the position of the thread
suspending the bias weight on the anti-skating device.

BELT-DRIVE

There are several ways to convey the revolutions of the
motor to the turntable - among these the belt-drive is
recognized as the best. The PL-12AC employs a long-lasting
polyurethane belt that further contributes to the steady,
reliable performance of the turntable platter.

UTMOST EASE OF OPERATION

One of the best qualities of the PL-12AC 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 45rpm. The
PL-12AC is that rarity in the audio world - a true high
fidelity unit that even a child can operate with complete
safety.