Pioneer sx-450 - page 12

)10. DrAL

CORD STRTNGTNG

Remove

the Front panel

(See

page

14, 15).

1. Turn tuning drum fully clockwise (as viewed

from X direction in Fig. 13).

2. Tie one end of cord to stud on inner section of

tuning drum (more easily performed by loosen-

ing setscrew and temporarily removing tuning

drum from shaft).

3. Pass cord through pulley opening, make a half

tum around the pulley, then route in the

sequence:

pulley A-Dial needle-pulley B-C.

4. Wind cord clockwise (as

viewed from rear panel)

3 turns around dial shaft, then route to pulley D.

5. Wind 3 tums around dial pulley and tie to spring

so that the cord is under tention.

1 6. Turn TUNING knob and confirm normal cord-

motion. then trim off excess

cord.

t 7. With tuning capacitorblades

fully closed, move

' dial needle to starting

point (left edge

of scale).

Apply laquor to tied ends of cord.

Spring

hook

Tie to spring hook

sx-450

DIAL NEEDLE INSTALLATION CAUTION

Metal portion of dial pointer is plated.

If this section is touched directly by hand or

fingerprints and other impurities, it is difficult to

remove dirt from aventurine finish. As this is not

desirable in terms of both appearance and anti-

corrosion, take exteme care not to touch the

metal section when handling the dial needle.

Dial needle

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,.'l

Pulley

End:

Stud

Start: Fasten

on end of the cord to start Fis.13

Pulley

Tuning

drum

Dial shaft