DENON DP-29F Automatic Belt Drive Turntable Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Denon
Table of Contents
DENON DP-29F Automatic Belt Drive Turntable
Specifications
- Model: DP-29F
- Type: Fully Automatic Turntable System
- Language: English, French, Spanish
- Safety Precautions: Electric shock risk, fire risk if exposed to rain or moisture
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Precautions
It is important to follow the safety precautions to ensure safe operation of the turntable system:
- Read and keep the provided instructions for future reference.
- Heed all warnings and followed all instructions provided.
- Avoid using the turntable near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture. Clean the turntable only with a dry cloth. Ensure ventilation openings are not blocked during operation.
- Install the turntable according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Avoid placing the turntable near heat sources like radiators, heaters, stoves, or other heat-producing devices. Do not modify the power cord or plug and protect them from being pinched or walked on.
- Use only recommended attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use the provided cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table for safe operation.
- When using a cart, use caution to prevent tip-over accidents.
- Unplug the turntable during lightning storms or long periods of inactivity.
- Refer servicing to qualified personnel if the turntable is damaged or not operating correctly.
Operating Instructions
To operate the DP-29F Fully Automatic Turntable System:
- Ensure the turntable is placed on a stable surface away from heat sources and water.
- Connect the power cord to a suitable power outlet.
- Place a vinyl record on the turntable platter.
- Select the desired speed (33 1/3 RPM or 45 RPM) using the speed control switch.
- Lift the tonearm and gently place it on the edge of the record to start playback.
- Use the cueing lever to raise and lower the tonearm onto the record.
- Adjust the volume on your connected audio system for the desired playback level. After playback, lift the tonearm from the record and return it to its resting position.
- Turn off the turntable and unplug it when not in use.
FAQ
- Q : What should I do if my turntable stops working suddenly?
- A : If your turntable stops working abruptly, first check the power connection and ensure it is plugged in properly. If the issue persists, refer servicing to qualified service personnel as further troubleshooting may be required.
- Q : Can I use this turntable with wireless speakers?
- A: The DP-29F Turntable System is designed to be connected to an audio system with wired connections. Using wireless speakers may require additional equipment for proper integration.
- Q: How do I clean my turntable?
- A : Clean your turntable using a dry cloth to remove dust and debris. Avoid using liquid cleaners or solvents as they may damage the components. Regular cleaning will ensure optimal performance and longevity of your turntable system.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Location of Caution Labels: Bottom
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when I ‘) unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped
NOTES ON USE
WARNINGS
- Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.
- Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
- Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.
- Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time.
- Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
- Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
- Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the unit.
- Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.
- Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths or curtains.
- Naked flame sources such as lighted candles should not be placed on the unit.
- Observe and follow local regulations regarding battery
- Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.
- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.
- Do not handle the main cord with wet hands.
- When the switch is in the OFF (STANDBY) position, the equipment is not completely switched off from MAINS.
- The equipment shall be installed near the power supply so that the power supply is easily accessible.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this
declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards:
- EN60065,
- EN55013,
- EN55020,
- EN61000-3-2 and
- EN61000-3-3.
Following the provisions of Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the EC regulation 1275/2008 and its framework Directive 2009/125/EC for Energy-related Products (ErP).
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal. This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product according to the WEEE directive.
CAUTION
To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from
the wall socket outlet. The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the
power supply to the unit and must be within easy access by the user.
Thank you very much for purchasing the DENON fully automatic turntable system. Please read the operating instructions thoroughly to acquaint yourself with the turntable system and achieve maximum satisfaction from it.
Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton:
- Operating instructions (these instructions) ………………… 1
- Service station list ………………. 1
- Platter …………………….. 1
- Rubber mat …………… 1
- 45 rpm adaptor
PRECAUTIONS
Power requirements
Power requirements for electrical equipment differ from area to area. Please
ensure that your machine meets the power requirements in your area. If it
doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
About the power switch
This turntable is not equipped with a primary power switch. The power switch
is incorporated in the tone arm of the turntable. The power to the turntable
is cut when the tone arm returns to the tone armrest. Note, however, that the
power is not completely turned off in this case. If you wish to completely
turn the power off, disconnect the power cord from the household AC outlet.
What you should know to protect yourself
- Never touch the plug with wet hands.
- Always pull out by the plug and never the cord.
- Only let a qualified professional repair or reassemble the turntable. An unauthorized person might touch the internal parts and receive a serious electric shock.
- Never allow a child to put anything, especially metal, into the turntable.
Protect the turntable too
- Use only a household AC power source. Never use a DC power source.
- If water is spilled on the turntable, disconnect it and call your dealer.
- Make sure that the turntable is well-ventilated and away from direct sunlight.
- To avoid damage to the internal circuits and the external surface, keep it away from heat (stoves, etc.).
- Avoid using spray-type insecticide near the turntable it can damage the finish and might ignite suddenly.
- To avoid damaging the finish, never use paint thinner or other similar chemicals to clean the turntable.
- Place the turntable on a flat and solid surface.
- If you don’t plan to use the turntable for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord.
- To protect the insulators, always lift the turntable when you move it. Before moving the turntable, disconnect all the connecting cables.
- When transporting the turntable over a long distance, place it in its original box wrapped in protective wrappers.
BEFORE USING THE TURNTABLE
Equalizer Amplifier switch
- The drive belt is fitted under the platter. When assembling the player, please handle the drive belt with care.
- Remove all packing materials attached to the tone arm, except that on the stylus, and then open the dust cover and assemble. Remove the stylus cover after assembling.
- Hold the platter by the holes at its outer surface, and then carefully lower the platter so that the center spindle enters the centre hole. Rotate the platter until one of its outer openings is aligned with the driving roller. (Refer to illustration.)
- Gently grasp and pull at the ribbon tape of the drive belt that is would under the turntable, and then extend the belt around the driving roller. (After attaching, remove the ribbon tape.) In order to make sure that the drive belt has been correctly fitted. slowly rotate the platter 3 or 4 turns.
- Place the rubber mat on the platter.
IMPORT ANT! Please Check.
Check that the drive belt and ribbon tape have been attached to the platter.
Grasp the ribbon tape as shown in the illustration to the left, and extend it
onto the driving roller.
CONNECTIONS
Before beginning
- Turn off components.
- Connect the power cord last.
- Connect everything securely. Loose connections can lead to distortion.
- To prevent damage to cords, connect and disconnect by holding the plug, not the cord.
- Make sure that you connect the white PIN plug to the left (Lwhite) jack and the red PIN plug to the right (R-red) jack.
Connections
-
Connect the Left and Right PIN plugs of the turntable’s output cord to your amplifier’s PHONO jacks etc.
After all connections have been made. -
Connect the turntable’s power cord to the AC OUTLET of your stereo amplifier, optional audio timer or directly to a household AC outlet.
NOTE
- If the platter starts rotating when the power cord is connected, press the STOP button once.
CONTROLS
- Dust cover
- Dust cover hinge
- 45 rpm adaptor and holder
- Equalizer amplifier switch
- Finger lever
- Size select lever
- STOP button
- To stop playback.
- START button
- To start playback.
- Cartridge
- Tone armrest
- Holds the tone arm.
- Platter
- Spindle
- Rubber mat
- SPEED button
- To select the playback speed.
RECORD PLAYBACK
Before beginning
- Turn on all the components.
- Set your amplifier’s input selector to PHONO or AUX.
- Remove the stylus cover before playback.
- se the provided 45 rpm adaptor when playing back 17 cm records (provided the centre hole is a large one).
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Open the dust cover and place the record you wish to playback on the platter. Set the SPEED button according to the record playback speed.
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33-1 /3 rpm record ………………………………… Set to 33
45 rpm record ……………………………………… Set to 45 -
Set the selector lever according to the record size
Press the ST ART button firmly for at least 1 second. -
The platter will start rotating, and playback will start automatically.
After the full record has been played, the tonearm will return to the tonearm rest and the platter stops rotating automatically
To stop playback
Press the STOP button. Playback will stop and the tonearm will return to the
tone armrest
On the automatic playback system
- Do not touch the tonearm and platter or turn off the power during playback.
- The auto-return system is set to return the tone arm at a specific point on the record. There should be no problem with regular-sized records, but with some record types that contain music grooves past this set point, playback will be interrupted.
- 25 cm records cannot be used with the automatic playback system. Playback these records manually. If the auto return system does not engage after playback is finished, press the STOP button.
OPERATION DETAILS
Manual playback
- Place the record you wish to playback on the platter.
- Set the SPEED button according to the record.
- Take hold of the finger lever, and move the tonearm to a point just above the beginning of the track you wish to play.
The platter will start to rotate.
Stylus replacement
To provided stylus should be changed after approximately 400 hours of record
playback. Grasp the cartridge firmly with one hand, and gently pull the stylus
free from the cartridge with the other hand. Replace the stylus with the
DSN-82.
Before replacing the stylus
Turn off the turntable and your amplifier.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No power. The platter is not turning.
- The power cord is not connected properly. Check the power cord connection.
- The drive belt is not fitted to a pulley. Check the drive belt.
No sound.
- The output cords are not connected properly. Connect them securely to your amplifier’s PHONO or AUX jacks.
- The input selector on your amplifier is not set to PHONO or AUX. Set to PHONO or AUX.
Scratching noise. Stylus jumps. Distorted sound.
- Dirty stylus or record. Clean both the stylus and record before playback.
- Worn out stylus or record. Replace the stylus or record.
Howling.
- The turntable is too close to the speaker system. Move it away from the speaker system.
- The turntable is placed in an unstable location. Place it on a flat and solid surface.
- The playback volume is too high. Turn down the volume control of your amplifier.
The tonearm will not move when pressing the ST ART button.
- The tone arm is locked to the tone armrest. Remove the tone arm lock before playback.
Should a problem persist, write down the model and serial number and all pertinent data regarding warranty coverage as well as a clear description of the existing trouble. Then contact your nearest authorized DENON service station.
SPECIFICATIONS
For improvement purposes, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
FCC statemeent
FCC INFORMATION (For US customers)
PRODUCT
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this product may not cause harmful interference, and
- this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
NOTE
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and
ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the product to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada
References
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