JVC QL-Y55F (01) PDF MANUAL

1. Set up the platter and the platter mat.

2. Set the main weight (from the parts box) onto the axis. Fit the groove of the square weight to the guide pin.

Note: Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until the tonearm height adjustment is completed.

The dust cover can be removed easily by lifting it up so that the hinge is detached from the plate. Install the dust cover again after the preparations are finished.

1. Mount your cartridge assembly to the straight arm pipe or the S-shaped arm pipe provided in the parts box.

2. Connect the headshell lead wires carefully according to channel and polarity:

– Green: to R channel E (ground)

– Red: to R channel live

– Blue: to L channel E (ground)

– White: to L channel live

Note: The cartridge and the stylus are not provided on units for the U.S.A., Canada and the U.K.

3. Mount the cartridge straight onto the headshell and leave the screws slightly loosened. Tighten them firmly after completing the “overhang adjustment”.

Straight arm pipe:

Adjust the overhang so that the cartridge is parallel to the headshell, the distance between the arm pipe edge and the stylus is 47 mm, and the stylus is positioned at the intersection point of the arm pipe center line and the headshell center line. Variance of ±1 mm will not harm performance.

S-shaped arm pipe:

Install the cartridge so that the distance between the edge of the headshell and the stylus tip is 48 mm. Variance of ±1 mm will not harm performance.

Loosen the arm pipe fixing screw and fully insert the straight arm pipe or S-shaped arm pipe (with a cartridge) until the base line can just be seen, then fix it by tightening the screw.

1. Loosen the arm height adjustment screws with the provided hexagonal screwdriver, leaving the tonearm fixed with the clamp.

2. Adjust it by moving the tonearm up or down so that the stylus tip is positioned about 25 mm above the control panel.

3. Secure the arm height adjustment screws firmly.

Alternatively, you can check the height by releasing the clamp, raising the headshell gently to its upper limit, and ensuring the stylus tip is about 7-9 mm above the platter mat. Or, adjust using the provided EP adaptor so that the stylus tip is almost touching the adaptor.

1. Plug in the power cord and press the READY switch to turn the power on.

2. Press the ZERO BALANCE button; the ZERO BALANCE indicator will light.

3. Set the square weight back and forth into one of the three click positions according to the cartridge weight range (see table below).

4. Turn the knurled knob without moving the square weight so that the stylus tip is almost touching the record surface.

5. Press the ZERO BALANCE button again to turn it OFF. The ZERO BALANCE indicator will go out, and the tonearm will return automatically to the arm rest.

6. Clamp the tonearm.

Note on Sub-weight Installation: After installing the square weight, insert the sub-weight by turning it. If this is impossible, move the square weight backward and forward to find the click position by turning the knurled knob.

Note on Bias: About 0.5 g bias is applied to prevent damage during accidental power off. The tonearm raises when power is off because the zero balance differs from when the ZERO BALANCE button is ON.

Cartridge Weight Range Table:

*Including weight of headshell.

*When using a cartridge weighing more than 20 g (including the headshell) with the S-shaped arm pipe, optional main weight “SW-Y55” is necessary.

Set the TRACKING FORCE, ANTI-SKATING, and Q DAMPING controls to the tracking force specified for the cartridge being used.

Note for ANTI-SKATING: Use the ● marked index for a conical stylus. Use the ●● marked index for an elliptical or a Shibata stylus.

Adjust the supports to make the cabinet horizontal. Turn the support in the direction of A to lower the height and in the direction of B to increase it.

Note: If the cabinet is dragged, the supports may be twisted. If this happens, lift up the cabinet, and the supports will return to their normal position.

Connect the output cables to the PHONO terminals of your amplifier:

– White plug: Left (L) terminal

– Red plug: Right (R) terminal

– Grounding wire: Ground terminal

Q DAMPING control: Set to the specified tracking force. Smooths stylus tracing and lowers tonearm resonance.

ANTI-SKATING control: Set to the specified tracking force using the correct index (● for conical, ●● for elliptical/Shibata). Cancels inward force on the tonearm.

Speed indicator (33/45): Changes from red to green when the platter reaches the selected speed and is stable.

TRACKING FORCE control: Turn this dial to add tracking force according to the cartridge specification after zero balancing.

READY switch: Press to turn the power on/off. When ON, the “33” speed indicator and “30” SIZE indicator light. Note: Consumes about 2.6 watts even when OFF. Unplug the power cord when not in use for extended periods.

45, 33 switches: Select the platter speed (45 rpm or 33-1/3 rpm). The corresponding speed indicator will light.

TT-START/STOP switch: Press to start or stop the platter rotation for manual operation only.

REPEAT button: Press to repeat play of a record. The REPEAT indicator lights. Press again to cancel repeat play. Note: Pressing START/STOP during play also cancels repeat.

SIZE button: Selects the record size (17 cm or 30 cm) for automatic play lead-in. The corresponding indicator (“17” or “30”) lights.

<, > buttons: Press and hold to move the tonearm left (<) or right (>). Release to stop.

UP/DOWN button: Press to lower the tonearm if it’s raised, or raise it if it’s lowered. Useful for cueing during manual play or pausing.

START/STOP switch: Press to start automatic play. Press during play to stop the record and return the tonearm to the rest.

ZERO BALANCE button: Press only for zero balance adjustment. The indicator lights, and most other buttons become non-functional. Press again after adjustment to deactivate.

1. Press the READY switch. The “33” speed indicator and “30” SIZE indicator will light.

2. Place a record on the platter and release the tonearm rest clamp.

3. Select the platter speed (Press 33 or 45 switch) according to the record.

4. Select the record size with the SIZE button (Press until “17” or “30” indicator lights).

5. Press the START/STOP switch. The turntable will start rotating, the tonearm will move to the selected size lead-in groove, descend, and play will begin. The speed indicator changes from red to green when speed is stable.

1. Press the READY switch.

2. Place a record on the platter and release the tonearm rest clamp.

3. Select the platter speed (Press 33 or 45 switch).

4. Press the TT-START/STOP switch. The platter starts rotating, and the speed indicator turns green when stable.

5. Use the < and > buttons to position the tonearm over the desired starting point on the record. Tap the buttons for small movements.

6. Press the UP/DOWN button. The tonearm will lower onto the record surface, and play will start.

Press the REPEAT button during playback or before starting. The REPEAT indicator will light. The record will play repeatedly as long as the indicator is lit. To cancel repeat play, press the REPEAT button again.

Press the UP/DOWN button during playback. The tonearm will lift from the record, pausing play temporarily. To resume play, press the UP/DOWN button again.

To stop in the middle of a record: Press the START/STOP switch. The tonearm will lift and return automatically to the rest.

When a record finishes playing: The tonearm will return automatically to the rest.

After playback: Clamp the tonearm to the rest and press the READY switch to turn the power off. Ensure the speed and SIZE indicators go out.

Locate the lead-in position adjustment screw (accessible through a hole). Use a screwdriver to adjust it so that the stylus tip is lowered about 3-4 mm inside the outermost edge of a 30-cm record during automatic play.

– Turn the screw in the direction of A to lower the stylus tip further inside the edge of the record.

– Turn the screw in the direction of B to lower the stylus tip further out towards the edge of the record.

The lead-out position (where the tonearm lifts at the end of the record) is automatically adjusted along with the lead-in position adjustment.

Replacement can be easily made by simply inserting the new stylus plug (A) into the jack (B) of the cartridge body.

The service life of the DT-200E stylus is generally 300-500 hours for stereo LPs, but this varies depending on record conditions.

Styli are disposable items. It is recommended to buy a supply from your dealer. Since this is a special stylus, keep a spare ready. Specify DT-200E (JVC standard) when purchasing.

Note: The cartridge and stylus are not supplied with turntables for the U.S.A., Canada, and the U.K.

1. Is the power cord disconnected? Plug it into an AC outlet.

2. Is the ZERO BALANCE indicator lit? Press the ZERO BALANCE button so that the indicator goes off.

Is the TRACKING FORCE control set to “0”? Set this control to the tracking force specified for the cartridge after performing the zero balance procedure.

1. Are the signal cords connected correctly to the amplifier’s PHONO input? Connect them correctly (White=L, Red=R, Ground wire).

2. Is the tape monitor switch of the amplifier set to ON (monitoring a tape deck)? Set it to OFF (or Source).

3. Is the volume control of the amplifier set to MIN? Adjust to the required level.

4. Is the arm pipe inserted sufficiently into the tonearm base? Insert it completely until the base line can just be seen.

MOTOR SECTION

• Motor: Coreless, DC type, Quartz lock FG servomotor
• Drive system: Direct drive
• Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 rpm
• Wow and flutter: 0.015% (WRMS), 0.009% (RMS, motor section measured by FG method)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 78 dB (DIN-B)
• Speed detection: Frequency generator
• Starting torque: 1.5 kg-cm
• Speed deviation: Within 0.002%
• Load characteristics: 0% (with 210 g total tracking force)
• Platter: 30.8 cm

TONEARM SECTION

• Type: Dynamically-balanced electronic servo-controlled arm
• Effective length: 254 mm
• Overhang: 15 mm
• Height range: 48 – 54 mm (preset to 51 mm)
• Adaptable cartridge weight range: See table in “Tracking force adjustment” Q&A.

CARTRIDGE SECTION (Except for U.S.A., Canada and the U.K.)

• Model: MC-200E
• Type: Moving coil (MC)
• Frequency response: 10 Hz – 25,000 Hz
• Output: 2.3 mV (1,000 Hz)
• Channel separation: 25 dB (1,000 Hz) (Test record TRS-1)
• Load resistance: 47 kohms
• Compliance: 8 x 10^-6 cm/dyne (Dynamic), 24 x 10^-6 cm/dyne (Static)
• Stylus tip: 0.3 x 0.7 mil diamond
• Stylus: DT-200E
• Optimum tracking force: 1.75 g +/- 0.25 g

GENERAL

• Power source: Refer to table below.
• Power consumption: Refer to table below.
• Dimensions: 19.5(H) x 49.5(W) x 40.5(D) cm
• Weight: 12 kg (26.5 lbs) (without packing carton)
• Accessories: EP adaptor, S-shaped arm pipe, Sub-weight, Hexagonal screwdriver

Power Specifications

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Dangerous voltage inside.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws, covers or cabinet. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Note (UK Mains): Disconnect the mains plug from the supply socket when not in use.