by ddarch » 29 Mar 2007 01:45, Post Post Dusting off my old belt drive turntables I decided I should replace the belts as one of the first things to do. Read more By Patrick JT Size Matters! by Alec124c41 » 19 Apr 2011 00:41, Post I take the platter off, run the motor and then grip the tulip with my hand to loosen up the slip clutch some. In addition, the leveling method is stupid because there is no way to level the motor, so the drive belt slips off if you try to use more than a small amount of level adjustment. Make sure the belt is correct size. In many cases the belt turns a sub-platter, which sits underneath the main platter - like with the multi-award winning Debut record Vinyl Nirvana sells correct belts - other suppliers tend to sell undersized belts. You don't need a huge amount of talc. Remarkable what a bit of Talc can do. To begin with the belt it came with kept slipping when on 45rpm. Brilliant idea, worked for me too. Our turntable has been working great for a few years, and the rubber belt that turns the thing looks good, is still smooth and firm. Belt drive turntables employ an independent motor that rotates the platter, while direct drive turntables have a platter that's integral to the motor. The thickness of the belt material matters. by MacBrush » 04 May 2007 13:37, Post You must have the same platter weight to adjust the suspension and belt centering. Headphone are plugged in. I have also tried new belts which as they were new were slightly tighter, this didn't help either. Pull the belt through the access hole and stretch it over the motor spindle. turntable belt, carefully pull the belt over the motor pulley (Fig. Here's a great tip to ensure your turntable drive belt is installed correctly to ensure maximum performance from your deck. Hello -- I have scoured the interweb & am confused, confused, confused. I suggest removing the belt and cleaning the pulley with a Q-tip dipped in denatured alcohol. PLATTER TURNTABLE DRIVE BELT for NOSTALGIA RECORD PLAYERS 21.5 INCH TO 24.5 4.7 out of 5 stars 66 $9.86 $ 9. Many thanks gentlemen. Moreover, the small cap on the top will keep the belt from slipping off. by zedude » 11 Sep 2014 19:23, Design and Content © Vinyl Engine 2002-2020, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited, HiFi Engine | FAQ | Site Policy | Advertising | Cookie Options. 1. Drive Belts are used on all Pro-Ject turntables as the method by which the turntable platter rotates. - The unit is not connected to the main power supply. As the platter / subplatter gain speed, the belt rides up to the rimless motor pulley centerline and speed stabilizes at 33 1/3 or 45 RPM. Put the platter down, after that spin about 3 – 4 full rotations: 2 clockwise and 2 counter-clockwise ones for hooking the belt up to the motor. by Japi Roelofs » 24 Sep 2012 13:48, Post I recently bought an AR the turntable. It has, however, slipped off whatever gears it's supposed to catch. Adjust, and consider replacing, the suspension springs. The 33 1/3 seemed to be okay. Cat. is it direct drive or belt drive? Post • An aux in cable is plugged into the aux in jack, unplug it. Sometimes, the drive belt can fall off the platter during deconstruction. Turntable is spinning, but there is no sound, or sound not loud enough Stylus protector is still on. by Guest » 09 Apr 2007 16:39, Post 12 4. Then you can see what the belt is doing. FCC Statements FCC Caution: 1. more Information TD 202 New TD 202 completes the new series of manual plug and play turntables. I recently bought an AR the turntable. (If the belt drops off, remove the turntable platter and put the belt back on it, as described on page 7.) No mains at the socket. by fscl » 29 Jun 2011 19:43, Post 42-2023 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Sewing machine oil is exactly what you want to lube the motor bearing. 2a). I measured the size and when they were delivered seemed more or less the same as the ones I was replacing. by vintagebetty » 19 Apr 2011 23:49, Post - Drive belt is not installed or has slipped off. Drive belt is not fitted or has slipped off. I tried moving the pulley slightly on it's spindle but this didn't help. Turntable is spinning, but there is no sound, or sound not loud enough Stylus protector is still on. if belt, it may have slipped off or broke or stretched, look at the spindle closely, can you see a "c" or "e" type retaining clip? Turn the platter upside down, and put the mat on top. If this is the case, simply take it out of the device wherever it is. And you need to put on a pair of white gloves to … Grab and hook the belt around the motor by pushing it through the access hole and stretching over the motor spindle. Peel the drive belt from the inner ridge of the metal platter and put it to the side. I know this topic is over a year old, but I want to thank smeg68 for his suggestion. The other problem I now have is that as i've fiddled around with the pulley it is now loose on the spindle (thought I could fix this with a spot of superglue). - No power at the outlet. Drive belt is not fitted or has slipped off. by vintagebetty » 18 Apr 2011 11:29, Post No signal through one or other channel or both channels: No signal contact from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring or from that to the arm lead or from that to the phono box or between that and the amplifier. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up Marantz TT-15S1 Manual Belt-Drive Turntable for Vinyl Records, Floating Motor for Low-Vibration, Cartridge Included Speaking as somebody who has worked on a table that has had a superglued pulley...PLEASE DON'T! by Guest » 28 Mar 2007 12:25, Post … Usually a few repetitions of this will do the job :). depends on what kind of turntable you have. Don't get it on the belt or pulley. Both turntable types have their advantages, though belt drives tend to be favoured by audiophiles for their heightened sound quality. To begin with the belt it came with kept slipping when on 45rpm. This also happens during shut-off, the belt actually slips down off the centerline as the rotational inertia of the platter … by pivot » 15 Apr 2019 14:21, Post Once the belt is seated in the pulley’s groove, carefully is almost half the price of the turntable. Sorry if this seems like I don't know what i'm doing but that's because I don't. Remove the platter by placing your thumb and finger in the two center holes and gently lifting the platter off the center spindle. On the underside of the platter, place the belt around the drive rim that is located about 1 3/4 5. Refurbish your old turntable with a new drive belt and rediscover your vinyl collection Replacement flat section neoprene rubber drive belts available in popular sizes to fit many hi-fi turntables, record decks and other diverse units; eg tape recorders, cassette decks, 8 … - The unit automatically switched in standby mode, power OFF … Headphone are plugged in. Turntable’s drive belt has slipped off. • Tone arm is lift up by. I thought I might need a new pulley. Turntable’s drive belt has slipped off. • Turntable’s drive belt has slipped off. by Abandonflip » 09 Apr 2007 20:21, Post Manual Turntables As you might expect, with a manual turntable, you do all of the work.You lower the tonearm onto the record to start play and when the record is over, you lift it off, put it back in the resting position, and No signal through one or other channel or both channels: No signal contact from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring or from that to the arm lead or from that to the phono box or between that and the amplifier. Shop for turntable belts at Best Buy. The product is … by ricknance » 15 Apr 2019 13:37, Post Technics Td 280 Mk2 -- Belt Keeps Sliding Off, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Turntable-Belt-Fi ... 51949d2828, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Thorens-Turntable ... 2eaf4e7e7d, Re:technics Td 280 Mk2 Belt Keeps Sliding Off[b]thorens[/B], http://www.optical-edge.net/turntable-b ... t9768.html, Re: Technics Td 280 Mk2 -- Belt Keeps Sliding Off. I have followed your advice and I now have a working TT. Turntable is spinning , but there is no sound, or sound not loud enough • Stylus protector is still on. The belt continues to slip from 45 to 33. A big thanks to search engines, the boards of the world, and the great smeg68. Remove the turntable bottom plate, set it on four soup cans so you can reach underneath to adjust. Place the black metal platter over the sub-platter on the turntable and put the Como Audio … Grab the belt and hook it around the motor. by pivot » 16 Apr 2019 01:48, Design and Content © Vinyl Engine 2002-2020, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited, HiFi Engine | FAQ | Site Policy | Advertising | Cookie Options. Use just a drop, don't over do it. My guess is your suspension has a slight tilt so it is not parrarel to the pully surface. With clean hands (finger oil could make the belt slip), install the flat drive drive belt as shown in Figure A, wrapping it around the exterior of the plastic sub-platter and the pulley. The 33 1/3 seemed to be okay. I am thinking about getting this belt. No. by ricknance » 15 Apr 2019 16:28, Post The talc is still working, however, this solution also makes sense as manipulation of the guide probably prevents the belt from slipping too low off the motor pulley when starting up, so here's a link I found looking for more info on the MK IV: The slip clutches on the Thorens decks sometimes get a bit seized up if left idle for a long time. Bearing in mind the motor is set up for UK current and voltage. Always turn off the power when connecting or disconnecting. by fscl » 12 Jul 2011 15:21, Post LAB-1100 Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable 42-2023.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 2:50 PM 2 FEATURES Your Optimus LAB-1100 Fully If you still have some LP's and an old belt drive turntable dust them off, fit a new belt and sit back and reminisce about the good times. Also known as The Legend I believe. by MacBrush » 28 Mar 2007 11:02, Post by vintagebetty » 19 Apr 2011 23:51, Post Innovative direct drive turntable with carbon tonearm, integrated phono stage and auto shut off. Just as its name implies, a belt-drive turntable uses a belt to spin the turntable platter. by Alec124c41 » 20 Apr 2011 02:27, Post Platter, drive belt, and dust cover installation and stylus cover removal With clean hands (finger oil could make the belt slip), install the flat drive drive belt as shown in the above illustration, wrapping it around the exterior of the plastic sub-platter and the upper Anybody got any ideas? by smeg68 » 13 Jul 2011 00:34, Post Also known as The Legend I believe. There should be a little cap on the top that prevents the belt from slipping off, so be sure to pull the belt over this and rest it on the body of the motor. the point he is trying to make is that super glue is a permanent solution...some thread lockers such as locktite are not..they can be released with hand tools ..other require heat. Talc allows the belt slip at start up, like a clutch. 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