American Audio POWER DRIVE 2.2 User Manual
QUICK-START
Turntable Quick-Start:
1. Changing Platter Speed
Use the RPM selectors (6 & 7) to change the platter speeds. Press both the 33-rpm (6) and 45-rpm
(7) speed selectors at the same time to rotate the platter at 78-RPMs.
Use the RPM selectors (6 & 7) to change the platter speeds. Press both the 33-rpm (6) and 45-rpm
(7) speed selectors at the same time to rotate the platter at 78-RPMs.
2. Start/Stopping Platter
Use the Start/Stop Button (5) to switch back and forth between platter rotation and pause modes.
Use the Start/Stop Button (5) to switch back and forth between platter rotation and pause modes.
3. Reverse Play
To rotate between reverse and forward platter rotation tap the Direction Button (15). A LED on the
button will indicate platter rotation.
4. Pitch Control
1. The pitch adjustment is a fine adjustment to the platter's RPMs.
2. The pitch adjustment is variable and may be adjusted between -20% and +20% of the platter
selected speed.
3. The pitch ranges can very between +/-10% to +/-20%. To change the pitch level tap the Pitch
Select Button (12). An LED will indicate the current pitch level.
4. The pitch is changed by sliding the Pitch Slider (14) in an up and down motion. The pitch may only
be changed when the Quartz Lock (13) function is turned off.
5. The Strobe Indicators (11) on the rim of the Platter (2) can be used to visual approximate the platter
pitch. These indicators are lit by the Strobe Indicator Pilot Lamp (3) as they pas by the Power
Switch (4). At different pitch levels each row of Strobe Indicators (11) may appear stand still.
To rotate between reverse and forward platter rotation tap the Direction Button (15). A LED on the
button will indicate platter rotation.
4. Pitch Control
1. The pitch adjustment is a fine adjustment to the platter's RPMs.
2. The pitch adjustment is variable and may be adjusted between -20% and +20% of the platter
selected speed.
3. The pitch ranges can very between +/-10% to +/-20%. To change the pitch level tap the Pitch
Select Button (12). An LED will indicate the current pitch level.
4. The pitch is changed by sliding the Pitch Slider (14) in an up and down motion. The pitch may only
be changed when the Quartz Lock (13) function is turned off.
5. The Strobe Indicators (11) on the rim of the Platter (2) can be used to visual approximate the platter
pitch. These indicators are lit by the Strobe Indicator Pilot Lamp (3) as they pas by the Power
Switch (4). At different pitch levels each row of Strobe Indicators (11) may appear stand still.
Note: The use of heavy fluorescent lighting directly above the turntable will defeat the Strobe
Lamp Pilot Lamp (3) affect indicator accuracy.
Lamp Pilot Lamp (3) affect indicator accuracy.
Product Service:
1. Clean the stylus periodically with a soft brush to prevent the accumulation of dust.
2. When sound becomes distorted or noisy, check the stylus. If the stylus is worn out, replace
it with a new one.
it with a new one.
3. From time to time, the dust cover and turntable cabinet should be wiped down with a soft,
dry cloth.
dry cloth.
4. Volatile materials should not be used, such as: alcohol, thinner, benzine etc. They may remove
the paint or damage the luster.
the paint or damage the luster.
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