PL-990 - Operation

Automatic Play

30-cm LP records and 17-cm EP records can be played automatically.

1. Open the dust cover.

2. Place the record on the platter.

• Place the EP adapter over the center spindle when playing 17-cm EP records.

3. Set the SPEED button to 45 or 33.

4. Set the SIZE selector to 17 or 30.

5. Close the dust cover.

6. Set the input selector on the amplifier/source. 

7. Press the START or PLAY button.

8. Adjust the volume control on the amplifier/source.

• The tonearm will automatically return to the rest position when the record finishes. 

To lift the stylus during play (B)

Press the arm-elevation button UP.

Restart playback by pressing the arm-elevation button DOWN.

To stop during play (C)

 Press the STOP button. 

Precautions when playing records

• Do not rotate or stop the platter manually. 
• Do not stop the tonearm manually when it is returning automatically.
• Moving or jarring the unit without securing the tonearm can damage the tonearm.
• Playing flexible records or badly warped records can damage the records and the stylus.

Manual Play

Open the dust cover.

Place the record on the platter.

• Place the EP adapter over the center spindle when playing 17-cm EP records.

Set the SPEED button to 45 or 33.

Set the SIZE selector to 17 or 30.

1. Press the arm-elevation button. 

2. Move the tonearm to the track which is to be heard.

• The turntable will now start rotating.

3. Close the dust cover.

4. Press the arm-elevation button DOWN. 

• The tonearm will now lower onto the record and play will start.