The home of the turntable THE VINYL ENGINé For more turntable manuals and setup information please visit www.vinylengine.comCjarrard Servicing information for Garrard GT55 Series (including Model GT55 Automatic Turntable and Model GT55P. Single Record Playing Automatic Turntable) Information applies to both models unless stated otherwise It supplements details provided in the owner's instruction manual per Ber Com- Cadre k ree ee er eng TUT Me Pee BOUL a an OE KY cal acre y ya) nea eee eee aa eC ae Saree Plainview, New York 11803. Telephone: (516) 938 8900Introduction ‘This manual provides instructions for servicing the Garrard GTS5 series automatic turntables. The information contained in it applies to both versions Unless specified othervise, Different territories have their own names for particular parts of @ unit. Wence, a turntable (the rotating component) may also be known aa a platter and a pickup are aay be knovn as a tonearm. ‘The OTSS im a fully automatic belt-driven turntable which will play single records manually or automatically, and # atack of up to aix records automatically. ‘The GTSSP has similar features but ie designed to play single records only. Nodule versions are identical, but are assembled to & mounting base and provided with @ moulded cover, connecting Le cartridge. Je and, when ordered, a pickup racklition ‘The Garrard GTSS and GTS5P automatic turntables wall play ~ * single 33-1/3 or 45 rev/min records manvally. ‘The pickup arm is lovered by hand oF by flusd-danped cueing device. ‘single 12in, 10in and 7in dianeter recoras uomaticaily. Yor playing Tin records with Iijin diameter centre holes © record apindle adaptor (Part No, 72698) Le provided. ‘The GPSS vill also play - ta stack of up to six 12in, 33-1/3 rev/nin records, upported at their outaide edge by a platform and released by an angled automatic (multi-play) record opindle. ta aeack of up to #ix Tin records with thin diameter centre holes using a record spindle (Type LRSI00) , available as an optional extra, ta stack of up to ix Tin records with 9/32in diameter centre holes, using « record platform adaptor (Part No. 75189), avatlable ax an optional extra, ‘The GTSS series will repeat a single record (or the u can be rejected or play interrupted if required and tthe unit will awiten off automatically at the end of fe of & stack) continuously until stopped. A record Fecord play vith the pickup arm on its rest, Reatucen ‘They have ~ tan electronically controlled 0.C. serve motor for peed stability unaffected by power supply anc load variation two speeds - 33-1/3 and 45 rev/min, each speed adjustable by approximately + 3X using an iLluninaced stroboacope in conjunction with # pitch control. +m cast magnesium alloy pickup arm with ginbal ring and Jewel and ball bearings for minimum friction. A @etachable carrier accepts cartridges with kin fixing centre holes which can be positioned for optimun tracking conditions. A rotating pickup azm counterbalance veight has an integral stylus force gauge, calibrated in 0,25gm asviatons. ‘The pickup arm 1a suitable for cartridges tracking down to 0.75qn and incorporates & magnetic anti-skate device calibrated for use with modern stereo and CO-4 quadraphenie types. The pivotting pickup head provides the cartridge with conditions of minimum lateral trecking error. lan adjustable rate of cueing vhich controls the pickup arm lovering speed during both manval and ‘automatic operation. The arm Lifting action 1* ‘also damped vhen raised manually. va belt-driven diecast turntable with an anti-static rubber mat. "a short sanual spindle which revolves with the record and interchangeable manual and automatic record spindles (GT53 only). Yan automatic machaniom vhich incorporates the latest materiale for quietness and smoothness of operation, and avoid the need for lubrication. Tt has no influence on the pickup arm after the stylus has couched the recora. "2 pickup arm, turntable spindle housing and automatic mechanism of modular conseruetion for fe of servicing. “conveniently grouped operating control sliders. Garrard record playing equipnent is designed to play records coaplying with aritish standards Specification B.5,1928/1965, 1£c Publication 98 and similar standards. Because of our policy of continuous development, Garrard reserves the right to alter the specification or appearance of these models Power Supoly voltage ‘The GTSS series is made for one of the following tvo voltage rance 1. 0/125V ase. 2, 110/120 ana 220/240V ac, (dual voltage wit! changeover svitch) . Power Supply Frequency 50 of 60Hz, depending only on the stroboscopic arkings on the dise under the turntable. This ise As marked with its operating frequency. Power sonsuapticn Approximately 2 Wates. WARNING, 10 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, 0C NOP EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR orsruRe, Index introduction sseseee operating instructions 3 Servicing (Favlt-finding chart). 4 Aasuatnents eee cess 8 Maintenance (routine) pee Automatic record spindle templates 12Operating Instructions Before anstial uae 1b. Both trensit screws (34 13) must be turned fully clockwise. 2. Remove or retract the stylue guard. 3, Set record piteh control wheel (10) midway. 4. Lock pickup arm (1) to xts rest (2) and rotate the turntable (11) for @ few revolutions to nake sure that the autonatic mechanism is disengages. ‘oF aafewy, secure the pickup arm to ite rest when not in use by moving the lever to ‘Lock’. Release the arm before play by moving the lever to "Pree". Aker plaving ® single record, or a sequence of records (G755), the pickup arm will return toa position above its rest. The unit will then switch off and the arm settle onto the rest. ‘To_play a record manually. 1, Place a record on the turntable and slide record apeed selector (9) to 33 or 45 cev/min. |. $1ide mode control (5) eo tMan! Slide cue control (8) to ‘Life!, position the pickup arm above the record using finger 11ft (4), then move the slider back to ‘Play* A feature of thio nodel is the precise control of the stylus lovering position, Inch the slider cowards "Play’ until the stylus is approximately 2m (1/16in) above the record surface and make any fine adjustment. Move the slider fully to ‘Play, To playa resend automatically 1. Place a record on the turntable and sat record size and speed selectors (6 4 9) for the record to be played. 2. Move node control slider to ‘Auto’, The turntable vill nov rotate ané the automatic function is standing by, ready for use. 3. To begin play, move auto slider (7) fully to iseart', Wold it there for « moment while ‘the mechanism engages, then release 1. To olay aatack of records (6755 only) 1. Fit long multi-play recoré spindle (12), rotate and press it down fully. This spindle aust only be fatted vhen the unit has switched off automatically and che pickup arm as on its reat. 2. Aap ceserde, Place up to six 33-1/3 rev/min records on the step of the recoré spindle with the edge of the lovest record resting on support plattorm (14), Lift record steady (15) fully, then move it inwards and Gowrwards 40 that at beare Lightly on top of the record stack. Dan records with J Fit the Garcard Type LASIOG large record spindle Jan _kecords with small censee holes, Fit the Garrard Type Aé record platform adaptor* ‘avaslable as optional extras, complete vith 3, Set record size and apeed selectors, For example 33 and 12 for 33-1/2 rev/min, 1230 (30cm) cecords, + Slide mode selector to ‘Auto'. Move auto control to ‘Start! and hold at there for When the records have played 1ift the record Spindle straight out and unload then. Tt the ‘Mode* control 1 accidentally moved to *Off* during the automatic cycle then Lt may not, slide freely. in this unlikely event, rotate the turntable a few tines by hand in 3 clockwise direction until the control is released. Additional teatures avse Record play can be interrupted by sliding the cue control to 'Lift'. To resume, nove it back co Play", ay a single record or the Last of a stack (G75) continually, side moge selector te *kepeat’ during or before play. resume normal playing, move the node selector ‘Wan! (GTSSP) oF to ‘Auto! (G7SS ony). Caution = before selecting ‘Repeat! fron the manual playing mode, ize selector must andicate the dianeter of the record. Switch off/Reiect To retuen the pickup arm to its rest during play and switch off (OT55P) or to play the next record im a stack (6155 only), nove the aute slider to *eject! To svitch off while playing @ stack of records (GTS5 only), nove mode selector to ‘Man', then the auto slider to 'Reyect’. The next cecord will first be lovered.Servicing The unit anoulé be disconnected from its power supply and the stylus protected before making adjustments wherever practicable. Wmen removing the turntable, hold the belt and take it off simiteneously, #0 that it does not contact the lubricated spindle Reference numbers in brackets, Underiined numbers chreust diagrame'. Pu or operation. damage suffered as a rt sero Turntable Spend eroblena qumtable fails to run 1, for lacks power when mvitened on, but neon strobe lamp is Lit. hue (24), axe thom cause Speed selector 17 not engaged. Turntable drive belt Ld Aisengaged or damaged. Turntable not pushed fully down. ‘Turntable bearings dry or dirty. of corresponding parts on the exploded view diagram. thus 17, are thowe used on general views on the back of ‘Exploded view, parte List and ye bear in mind that many faulte, both real and apparent, can be caused by incorrect installation wiring ‘They can aleo be the symptons of warped or damaged records, faulty a ult of rough handling in eranaic. jociated equipment or uRE 1. Move it gubx to '33¢ or "45". : 2. Life turntable net and look ehrough hole 4m turntable to check belt condition and Remove turntable to examine See location. full length of belt if necessary. ‘Routine Maintenance. Press don from opposite sides until click of catch is felt. If it is not felt ~ Lift turntable, rotate it and press again. ‘Clean turntable spindle and turntable bearing sleeve vith lint-free cloth. Apply of] to both from capsule supplied with unites Look through turntable and slide the + Voltage selector 1¢ incorrectly 5. set (dual voltage versions) . selector to show mains voltage, See tadjustment 11". 6, Feult in power supply circuit, 6. Check output voltage from transformer iz secondary winding (10-20V Ac) and from stabilised power supply unit (9-10V DC). Check input voltage to motor (4-6¥ DC across red and blue leads). check security of s1ide-on connectors. Replace transformer or circuit board Ie. 7, Danaged motor. 7, Spin rotor. If stiff, tap motor body to realign bearings. Check continuity of motor (biue-red) coils. Fit new motor. @) tabricant on turntable Gran, ce motor pulley 22 or drive belt (35). 8, Clean them with » lint-free cloth moistened vith alcohol. ST Automatic mechaniam drive pinion 9. Pit new parte. (245)_binding. Turntable fails to 1. No power supply to transformer a Fun and neon strobe lamp im unlit. RB Pauley connection Betwenn plug and transformer. supply voltages and any external fuses. Replace faulty plugs or leads. TT hak that plug 1s Fitted properly. Press plug fully hone or replace faulty connecting Lead. ‘Turntable rune slightly fast or now, ‘TuEMtabTe Fine fant, ively ‘Toratable Fone counterclockwise. Fine speed control 18 and 37 incorrectly set, Drive belt (38) running on top (or bottom) step of motor pulley. Damaged tachoneter coils Water Connections incorrect. Reset. See ‘Adjustment 10 and 18°. Life turntable mat and lover (or raise) the belt on both pulley and driving drum. ‘The belt mist run on the central recessed ares of the pulley. Remove turntable to Lover belt on drum Lf necessary. Ty Check continuity of cola (white @ red) a Fit new motor a2. Weverse blue and red leads at circuit board 36. diagram. Check connections with cireustsnseTOs ‘sound Exobleme Mo sound on one or more channels or only low voluse sound. Sound distorted, posssbly as = result of pickup are mistracking. cause 1, Plekup cartridge, amplifier or apeakers faulty Ty Connections se pickup bead faulty. Pickup arm lead or audio connecting Lesc selected. Insufficient oF excessive stylus force. i> Worn, chipped OF incorrect stylus tip. mi Check by substitution and interchanging channel connections. Repair or replace as appropriate. W Diseannect” cartridge and Carey out continuity checks on leads. Fit a Repeir or Select ini cartridge €.tted. jaset to cartridge manufacturer's advice, See ‘Adjustment 1'. Beanine the tip aiéroscopicaily and check condition of stylus bar. Fit new stylus if necessary. 37 Recumelation of dust around With camel fair brush. See stylus tap. ‘Routine Maintenance’. Pickup carcridge fixed ‘F7 Weset cartridge using gauge, tighten Ansecurely or out selected. 6. Tight leads at back of pickup arm. 7, Back of cartridge touches record, 8, Acoustic feedback. VGue" control I] nor wowed tS 11. Plastic dust cover cleaned with ary cloth, so that static electricity attracts the 12, Phekup arm oF hea tight, 13, Pickup arm control link (12) bent, of it# rear pivot cover (94) set too Low. Link sajustment ups 14, Piekup lever (32) binding. Wirine Faulty audio connections, such ‘as plug, pickup head and socket. Danaged pickup leads (106). 4] Prommity of audio and ac power Leada. 6. Relieve tension, 3 SFE ew Link tadjustnent Yeaving leads sleck. Check that they are not caught in the noving pacts of the mechanism, Fr Fie tile wedge, deep edge forward,” between top of cartridge and underaide See ‘Adjustment 9°. . Check that turntable iw not too close to of carcier. speakers and thet both transit screws (53 6 67) are turned fully clockwise. ‘The unit must be able to float freely wunting springs. fully forward 0. Check with spirit level, Stan on a horizontal surface. Ti. Wipe the cover with a clean, moist cloth. 12. Check horizontal freedom at rear pivot (1) when the arm 18 pushed inwards against spring loading. screw if necessary. Check Imm (0,04") vertical play between ginbal (93) and bracket (3); check 0.25/0.S0sm (0.01/0,02) clearance Fit new pivot, between top of pickup head and arn. See ‘Adjustments 12 4 14° Tink, Check ima’ (6 clesrance between bearing (9) and cover. Reset effective length of link. Adjustment 13° 14." Siacken fixing screw and lover or raise the lever to give clearance. See ‘adjustment 15° TS. Reset. See ‘Adjustment 16°, See 1, Reconnect ToWe part should i nore than one route. ‘Fonnected o earth by Tf a second rove exists, disconnect 1t- 3. Check security of leads co pickup cartridge (85) and amplifier (157 or 150). Fat substitute audio connecting lead if Check electrscal continuity Pit new leads if avat lable. of pickup Leads. ey, To Reroute Lead checking that pickup erm Leads under unit plate do not hang in Long LoopsSuMETOM cause une rumble. 1, Turntable or turntable spindle Clean and celubricate, See ‘Routine Maintenance’ pie on particular records — only. filter, if fitted, ine Springs ‘Ture both trans! or motor suspension grommets clockwise. Check that unit plate not resilient. mounting springs locate recesses an supporting board or base. No pact of the mechanism must touch the board’ due to an undersized cut-out hole. (check with Garrard Template, Part No. 77235 Tague 3 (or later), The motor must hang free and level in ite rubber mountings (69 & 70). a) GEG Renove retaining clip, turntable bearings damaged. ‘and drive sprocket (245) to check condition of thrust washers (222 & 220), ball race (221) and cushion ring (219). FAt new parts as needed and relubricate. Reassenble, passing mechanism drive belt (224) around sprocket. 4D EY GEESE. Remove tuentabie” to check — condition of ball on top of spindle. Fit new spindle housing and/or thrust casting (74) if necessary. Clean and lubricate, see ‘Routine Maintenance’. 5. ixcessive @.c. ripple in +S, Renove turntable, Using a decoupling regulated d.c, motor supply. capacitor (200uF), measure the a,c. iJ Turatable or turntable epindie voltage across red motor lead and zero volts Line, It should not exceed 20nv rum.8. Check electrolytic capacitors by substitution and replace necessary. Wow or flutter. Recorded wow or flutter, TT No cure, Record hole off-centre or arged. 2. Warped record ine stack —~—~—~«2, ‘Play record singly ee. Lipping [GTSS only) 3, Record label paper or noulding ‘flash’ in centre penknife, hole binding on automatic record spindle (0755 only) ee Eo 42 Lubricant on turntable drive %, Clean belt, turntable and motor belt (35). pulley (256). ; Automatic mechanism bolt (224) tight or slack. EL Tneorrect motor pulley nt 7, Damaged motor spindle 7, Fit new motor, Radio or television 1. Redio Erequency signale detected 1, This trouble as seldom caused by the sound heard through by amplifier. record player, provided earthing and audio speakers. connections have been made securely and tthe audio connecting lead is kept shore. The amplifier manufacturer should be consulted in persistent case Pickus Aim Movement Problens Packup arm will, 1, Pickup arm Lifting height oF e Soe ‘Adjustments 1, 3 4 4+. not leave reat. height restriction adjustment upset. Am not balanced > Pickup arm not released from its 2. Move locking lever § to ‘Free’. |. "Gue* control 11 not moved to 3. Slide it fully forward. Fie eu Belt wutomatie mechanism broken. ‘auto® operating control not SV Move it ts Gall extent ef travel ane note poved fully to Start/Reject at there for a moment,Pickup arm lands too far in or out. Sickup arm lovers too fast. cause uae 6, Cueing control lever torsion 6. Ticrease spring torsion. See spring (268) veak. ‘adjustment 17 : 1, Pickup arn Lovering position Ty Reset. See ‘Adjustment 3°, out of adjustment. SV Record Wize” Gatector F II Wane TE eS Ty TS oe TIS according vo incorrectly ‘TT nstonatie Ecieeion and cycle levers (188 4 176). Check condition and assembly of cycle rod (162) and its controlling spring (166). check Ereedon of ‘Auto’ control slider. Turn adjusting Knob Counterciockwise. ‘ejaetmeReS Calg Fate Teague See ‘Adjustment 6* “Recharge Cavity in underside Of main TTavel oF Viscous Tamping Fura low. cam, using only special Garrard fluid An a vial with @ green cap top (Part No, 606/1/71724/004) . Pickup arm lowers onto record and Junps fire few playing grooves. two records lowered at once (GTS5). Records fail to lover (ots only). Unit farts to awiteh off automatically. SWode? Selector cannot be reprogrammed. T. Styiva lands at top of record T, Set lowering position invards so that groove guard rim and slides down stylus Lande at bottom of rim, See see tadjustment $* Tneufficient anti-skate force 2. Reset. See ‘Adjustments 2 4 16° applied. 1, Automatic record spindle 1, Check that both latehes at top of spindle aanaged. fall freely. Do not oi1 then. Fit a new spindle if necessary. Check shape 2. Non-standard records. 2 thick at their centre holes, play them singly. Sy Record support platform 2 3, Make sure that the Clip on the platform position incorrect or record steadies a stack of records and that the clip faulty (OT55 only). platform supports the record stack at its edge. To move the platform slacken both ite fixing screws. See ‘Adjustment 19". T. Automatic record spindle damaged, 1. Renove spindle and check thet its record pushing pawl moves freely. Check spinale with cemplate diagram and fit a new spindle if necessary. 2, Moulding ‘flash’ or label paper 2. Ream hole carefully with « penknife __in contre hole of record Do not enlarge or distort it. Non-standard records. 3, Records with oversize centre holes or more than 2.3mm (0.09") thick at the centre. Play them singly. 4. Record release lever (214) 4. Refit retaining spring clip. Replace or @ivengaged or its controlling fit new blade. yeing blade danagea S. Record spindle weated “Wake sure thaw the tacnvable Fecaiming incorrectly. clip (72) is fitted securely and press the record spindle fully down. 1, Programme lever (180) binding. 1, Check that it pivots freely and that the selector rod (10) can sige up anu down. ttode' selector binding. 2. Check that slider knob 8 1s not rubbing on control cover. elector waved te VOT daring Rotate turntable w few tines by hare an automatic eyele. 2 clockwise direction to release selector.Adjustments ‘ese fall under two broad headings = 2 » these tnae the uter may need to set during anitia Anmeallation, numbered 1-11 factory settings which should not be disturbed unless associated parts have been replaced. These ave numbered 12 - 29 and should only be attenpted by service engineers. Stylus force. Pickup arm Iaftang height Pickup atm Lifting height aetor. Pickup atm lovering position. Prckup asm thorizoneal) « Pickup cartesdge angi Pickup cartesdge angle (vertical) tecord pitch control. Power supply (a) Voltage selector Frequency conversion ‘cup arm bearing (rear) Pickup hea tracking angle. packup head bearing. cueing Lifting race. Pre-set peed control Record support platform position (GTSS only). With the pickup dem Locked to ste rest, the eg and ita stylus guard cenoved or te Place @ record on the turntable and thread tne terbalance weight (1.1) on to the ar ol (2.4) to the postion, oe at 2. unlock the pickup arm and support at over the record, Take care not to canage the stylus. 4. Wing the counterbalance weaght backward) until the arm calances with the stylus tip just above the record, The are pay now gett slightly due to ats ow bearing the atylue dons not touch the eo Lock 2. Hole the valance weight still and tues ageinst the red Line (1.3) of tne Lop of the pickup arm. Badance wail teroalance Weight counter stylus force recomended oy the Sev Uhe antisskate force control, the locking lever vo “¥ree™. atkate force control scales for cartrieges with an eliiptival of cba stylus. Use tne co+¢ range eady For snatance, if @ carteiage with ah elliptical wtylus cals for a toree of 1 figure "1" on the etliptical scale 'e Stylus forces for typacal cureriages Q2etee oy shure M390 - ww Shure MTSED type teadges have 1, Tt muse eaze cuffacientiy to clea 2. Te must euxe sufficiently to clear a stack of six records on the turntaple (6755 only) 1. (t mist not rise so high chat xt touches Une autonatie cuvord spindle (6TH only). rising toe hgh, The hia) settiig wil) depend on the depth of the picKUp carteiage and the thickness OF the Tee (2=2/Fan} above the top of 8 single 1217 1. Shade the nove selector to 'OfF* just before the pickup arm has re adjusting #4. ishup Am Littina Weiaht Restrictor To reset the restrictor, turn the screw (4.1) clockwise until the front of the pickup arm nas Lesme 1/16") fre Atter making adjustments 3 and 4, rotate the turntable by hand to avitch off, upward movement. So Pishue Am Lowering Position Under automatic control the stylus should land 3am (1/tan) inwards from the outside edge of @ 12in record, Tt must not land on the sloping surface of the groove guard rim. with the pickup arm locked to its rest, turn the sajuating #erew (5.1) counterclockwise to move tthe lowering position iavards or clockwise to nove it outwarda, Settings for 10in end Tin records vill then automaticnlly be correct vhen the 12in position f.__cueine Lowering Race Speed of pickup arm descent has been adjusted during assembly but 1t can be accelersted by rotating the cueing rate control (6.1) cleckvise - a quarter turn At a time, The control is effective for both automatic and manual operation. 1.Pissup Am Return Position HE the pickup am stops short of its rest after playing ‘8 record, first lock the arm to its rest for safety, then rotate the adjusting screv (7.1) counterclockwise a quarter turn and test again. Repeat the process if necossary, Similarly, 1f the lam overshoots its rest, turn the adjusting screw clockwise. Carefully lock the pickup arm to its rest, to make sure that the Locking tabs on the arm and rest engage without being forced. Withdeay the cartridge carrier from the pickup head. Slide clear plastic setting gauge (8.1) onto the back of the carrier. Be sure that the stylus does not catch on the gauge as the cartridge enters, With the cartridge parallel co the sides of the carrier, tte stylus must be vertically below the Point at which the Lines on the gauge cross. If not, slacken its fixing screws (8.2) and move the cartridge until the stylus position is satisfactory. Tighten both fixing screws and recheck the stylus position, in case the cartridge has moved. Remove the gauge end make gure that the connecting leads 8.3) are secure. Slide the carrier back into the pickup head and press until it snaps into place. 2. Pickup cartcadge Anole (vertical) If the design of the cartridge as such that the back of 128 body touenes the record at any time. then a cartridge tilt wedge (9.2) should be uses. ‘The Garrard tilt wedge (Part No. 75392) 15 made to be fitted Between the body of the cartridge (9.1) and the slide-in cartridge carrier (9.1! deep edge forvard. 10._Resord Patch Consol ‘The De servo controlled motor ensuces that ene turntable Will cevolve without variation from 2ts precise 33 or 45 setting. The turntable as revolving at the correct speed vhen the anage of the bars in the stroboscope window (10,1) appear to be stationery, View the inner row of bars foe 33 rev/min for 45 rev/min, and the outer Jetting while a record is playing. To correct outaof-pitch recordings, rotate the pitch control (10,2); this variable speed control has a range of approxinetely + 34 (one seni-tone) - 1 Power Supply 4) Voltage Selector (Qual voltace madela only) Lift the turntable mat and look through the hole in the turntable to see the voltage Andicated by the selector switch (11.1) through its opening in top of unit plate. Slide the aviteh to shew "115! for 100/130v a,c. power supplies and to 1210" for 200/240 a.e. suppla b) Bxeguency Conversion - There is no need for adjustment since the motor 18 d.c, operated, but @ replacenent steoboscope ring must be fittea co the underside of the turntable if che frequency 1s changed, The ring has a self-adhesive backing and should be pressed ‘exactly on top of the factory-fitted ring for true concentricity. Te is marked with Ats operating frequency, either S0Hz or soHz. 12._fashue Atm Bearing (Rear) ‘The horizontal pivot must be free, under spring pressure, with minimum end play of 0.25mm (0.01in). Mo adjustment La provided but make sure that the right hand pivot serew (12.1) 1 trahe. The vertical pivot must nave a maximum end pley of im (0.0¢in), To adjust, slacken grub screw (12.2) on top of the outer gimbal, move the Jevel housing (12.3) up of dovn and retighten tne screw.10 12._Pickup Head Tracking aneis With the pickup arm on ite rest, the cib along the cop of the pickup head casting should be in line with the fond of the pickup ars. ink (14.1) has been bent, or its effective length trom front Eo rear pivot 49 incorrect. ‘to adjurt the Length, renove the grub screw (23.2) TE it 16 net, then the control securing the Fear pivot cover and Jift out the cover. ‘The grub screw (13.3) securing the pickup arm control hla screw and slide the link backwards or forwards te set ite Length a6 aleeady described. —Aerighten tthe aerev and refit the cover, naking sure that there 1s lnm (0.04in) clearance between the Bearing and the cover wnen the Bearing 18 resting on sts pivot, 14 Pickun aad Bearing ‘The pickup head pivot must have 0.75/0. 50mm (.010/.02018) vertical clearance. This #111 be ‘eaken up by expansion of the spring washer botweon the head and the arm, on top of the head to set clesrance. ‘Turn the adjusting mut (141) 2_Pichun Lever Hesaht TE the pickup lever binds the unit plate, then pickup ace movenent will be impeded. The top face of the die-cast pickup Lever should be approxinately 039m (0.012in} clear of the unit plate: T° inner gimbal bracket securing the pickup spindle, underside of E henght, slacken the grub sere (15.1) tn the move the pickup Lever up oF down ane retighten the screw. Make sure that the pickup lever fixing serew engages the fiat face on the spindie. 26.Aaticskate Magnet cap ‘Te gap betwoen the magnets of the anti-skate device As set an the factory and should not normally Be readjusted, The magnets should be Inn (0.04in) apart vnen the anti-skate contcol sa eet fully sounterclockvise to its maximum effoctive possticn. ‘Te adjusting screw (16.1) is visible ehrougn a slot in the back of the pickup Rousing But 18 beat set after the pickup arm module hax been removed from the ute. 22,_Gisine Lifting Bate men the "Cue* control 18 moved to ‘Lift! the pickup. firm should rise steadily. the tension of the torsion spring (17.1) regulating the cueing control lever by hooking ate tail inte TE it does not, adyuse another hole to increase or reduce tension. This ‘spring 18 on the underside of the unst, close to the cueing conteet bem wien slider in '3)* position and control wneel An central position switch on and adjust tne 33 rev/ain speed preset screw (18.1) Econ Underneath untit the inage of the outer cow of window. Move siider to "45! and adjuse 45 rev/min proses sere (18,2) until the image of the inner row of . pastroti ou aay ‘Top teent edge of record support platform (19.1) be at 15inn (5.95in) cadive. From under the plate, siacken both record platiorn £ixing serous (19.2). Move the plattorn in or out unit 12am record made £0 antomational standard see on the multi-play spingle overlaps bath the \2ing edges of the V-shaped record support are at tha top of the platform equally by 1.tnm ufen. echan: 7 Yo set belt tension: 2. Slacken the 3 serevs (20.1) securing the turntable spindle housing and wedge the spindle wsing erive sprocket control on &) thin caed, Inuect an isdex finger an thunb down through the Large siot opposite aides of the voothed velt (20.2) ‘the unit plate and pinch underside of the unit the slot need not be Rotate the turntable spindle housing (20.3) tn the belt. Reetgnten the 3 wedge and cefst the & ng screws, remove the table and belt." Maintenance careful design nas reduced the need for maintenance to a minimum, but ettention to the following pounts will prolong trouble-free Listening. 1 will be noted that only the turntable and ite spindle require lubrication. ‘he DASkUE cartridge stylus If the stylus tip gathers dust, sound quality will sutter. rush the dust away with an artist's canel-nair brush. working only from the back of the atylus tovards the front to avoid bending it, D0 not use solvent without the cartridge manufacturer's approval. Examine the stylus tap under @ microscope of 50x nagnification for wear periodically, ax the cartridge A worn or chipped tip danag manufacturer advises. records permanently. ‘The_tucntable nat Periodically renove the sat and cleaa it with a soft bruh oF a slightly moistened sponge. It is made of conductive rubber to minimise the effect of static electricity on records. The drive averen once @ year, renove the turntable (see later instructions) and drive belt eimultaneously to avoid contaminating the belt with lubricant, Clean the turntable bearing sleeve and the turntable spindle Mith a lint-free cloth. At the sane tine, remove and clean the turntable spindle thrust washers (6t55 only). Before reassembly (see later instructions), apply a thin {lm of Garrard ubricating O11, Part No, 606/7/78243/001, oF similar grade sewing machine ofl, to the theust washers (G755 only), turstabie spindle and tentable bearing sleeve, Also, check the condition of the drive belt and £1 @ new one if an doubt. Caution; keep oil off the driving surfaces of the rubber belt and turnteble drum. If they becone contaminated, wipe them vith a clean, lint-free cloth moistened vith elconol. ‘The motor has oil-retaining bearings and needs no further lubrication. Rust cover (nodule versions) men necessary, remove the cover and wipe it with a clean, moist cloth to avoid @ build-up of static electricity. Tacengve the susnsable + Lit off the ruber mat. + Remove the record spindie and slide out the Coanaped wire turntable clip (GTS! onty). d, Rotate the turntable untsl the motor pulley \4 visible theough one of the tvo larger holes. AL Streten tne deive belt over the pulley with the het thon. together, using a Chub in each hole and Lift the turntable and belt off bearing against the unit plate with the fingers. As the turntable 15 retained by to spring-loades catches it must be Lifted firmly ars level Tots she sucotaple 1. Lightly o11 the curneabie spindie and turntale bearing sieeve, af this has not alceasy been done 2. Tat the drive belt, untwisted and with the gold OF silver marker stripe outwards, around the centre of the turntable driving drum. 3. Extend the belt With the Left thunb through one of the large holes and 1 the turntable onto ate spindle. 4, Pass the belt over the centce of the motor pulley and press the turntable down f.emly from diametrically opposite sides until the click of the retaining catenes is felt. 18 there 1s no click and the turntable 1s not retained, Life it slaghtly, cotate it @ fraction of @ turn and prens it down again. 5. Fit the Coshaped turntable retaining clip, see later instructions (GTS$ only). Fit the rubber mat Zo £it the turntable retaining clip 2. ALigh the turntable so chat the edges of the cut-out (A and 8) are parallel to the flat edge of the turntable spindie (c) 2, Slide the clip onto the turntable spindle so that the straight section (D) £1ts into the slot in the spandle. | DREHER SS ESSER EEESEEESSES Fitting the retaining elsp. Lubricating the turntable spindle.12 sanoge aqetduez aya butsn ‘adeys zo yno queq useq you sey aTpuTds aut (¢ AT[Ny UMop passead st stputds psose1 ayy (Z Aq3092309 pazATZ ST dTTO Bututeyer atqequany oyz (T qeyy Yayo ‘ATTRSTIeUIOINe ahueys 03 TTey spr0seI 5T SHOT IMVd ONIHSNd aodst ($¢T5) FIONTAS GHOSAE STIVWOINY Wor ALVTAWaLExploded view, parts list and circuit diagrams Motor and speed control circuits Le ree Circuit diagram (showing typical test waveforms and d.c. voltages)Garrard GT55 Series spare parts list Parts are common to both GTSS (Single and Multiple Play) and GT55P (Single Play) except where specified otherwise. Ret. 2 37 38 33 4a 42 43 43 45 48 ar 48 49 50 51 52 53 58 55 58 st 58 59 60 61 62 3 65 68 67 68 68 70 n” n n % 78 78 n 8 Garrard Part No. 1606/1/78701 /001 608/7/78137 /001 606/1/79786/001 999/4/30995 /001 606 /1/78714/001 (906/7/78474/001 {606 /2/718630/001 606 /2/78494/001 {606/1/78703/001 (608/7/78475/001 606/1/78698/001 '608/7/78437 /001 '806/2/78458/001 {806/1/78710/001 606/7/78691/001 {606/1/78708/001 1806/7/44636/001 808/2/41218/055 '991/4/02076/081 606/4/79423/001 1806/4 /44685/001 {606/1/78706/001 1606/2/44679/001 199% /4/01688/053, 606/1/78718/001 {606/7/78766/001 (606/7/44835/001 1606/1/78705/001 806/2/41218/086 999/4/02651/013, '608/7/76392/001 806/1/79256/001 '808/1/78640/001 806/1/79256/002, {608/1/78640/002, {808/7/77892/001 (808/7/77892/002 {805/7/78982/001 1999/4/30979/002 {606/4/43000/001 806/7/78246/001 806/1/79249/001 806/7/44656/001 {605/2/74285 /003, 606/4/77640/001 1606/1/78254/001 1608/1/78601/001 '606/7/79278/001 1608/1/79624/001 {605/2/78457/001 (606/2/78680/001 1606/7/44662/001 (606/7/77177/001 606/4/43855 606/1/78652/001 606/1/78652/002, 606/7/78663/001 1808/7/78663/002 1606/2/78743/001 (605/7/77089/001 (606/2/78285/001 989/4/00852/022 991 /4/02076/134 08 /4/43855 606/1/78747/001 606 /7/78746/001 1806/7/77177/001 806 /2/78743/001 606/4/43140/001 606/4/43128/001 '999/4/02054/001 06/4/4857 606 /2/75288/001 1805/1/77029/001 1991/4/00245/037 999/4/01758/288 606/7/78607/001 1606/7/79429/001 06/1 78260/001 Description Pivot screw Jewel housing Gimbal bracket, with bearings Screw Countrbatance weight Weight tube Screw Rear bearing, with screw Isolater Notused Contral link Trim for kno Bias knob Litting platform “Trim (antl-skate) Pickup housing, with trims {s00 also itor 128) Washer Serow Not used Spring clip Not used Spring Bias lover, with magnet Screw Screw Pickup spindle Locking washer Spring Not used Pickup lever and spindie Washer Spring clip Turntable drive belt Turntable ~ 60Hz (GTES) = 60H (GTS5P) = SoH: (GT55} = SoH (GTS5P) ‘Stroboscope band ~ 60H? Stroboseope band - 502 Cover for phono socket (2 Solder tag Plattorm cover (GT55) Record plattorm with spring (GTS) Spring (GTS5} Trim (G15) Phono socket Unit plate, with ping, mounting springs atc. (GT55) Unit plat, with pins, meunting springs atc. (GTBSP) Trim for east Graphics casting with trim Pickup rest Paddle for rest Notused Washer Trans Transit clip Control casting. with trim (GTSSP) Control casting, with trim (GTSB) Trim (GTS8P) Trim (GT55) Control knob (4) Strobe window Window surround Not used Not uted Washer (31 Screw (3) Transit clip Speed control casting. with trim Trim Transit serew Contral knob Motar mount Motor mount (2) Not used Spring clip (3! Rotaining clip (GSS) Spindle housing (GT5S) ‘Thrust casting with record spindle {not shown) (GTS5P) Screw (3) [GT35) Screw (3) [GTS5P) Turntable mat entre disc ong record spindle (GTS5) Ret. vo. 79 80 a az 83 as 85 86 a7 89 90 31 2 93 24 95 96 37 98 99 100 10% 102 103 104 105 108 107 108 109 110 m 12 ma 114 115 146 ur 8 419 320 a2 122 123 124 125 128 427 128 129 v8 149 150 151 152 183 154 155 158 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 187 188 168 170 cial 172 173 174 175 176 477 178 179 180 181 606/1/75196/003 1606/4/72698/001 606/1/75461/001 606 /7/78948/001 1606/1 /78715/001 606/1/79513/001 606/2/78480/001 606/4/44489 /001 (906/2/41216/077 606/4/75107 606 /7/78877/00 806/1/78704/001 606/1/79782/001 508 /2/78488/001 606 /1/79621/001 991/4/01668/032 606/1/79051 /001 606/1/78634/001 606/2/79532/001 606/1/79118/001 606/7/78630/001 08/1/78697/001, 606/1/78685/001, 606/2/78393/001 606/7/78692/001 606/7/78473/001 606 /2/78481/001 1806/7/79105/001 806/7/44531/001 991/4/02076/097, (606/7/44630/001 991/4/02076/081 606/7/42963/001 606/2/79344/001 606/1/78717/001 606/2/41219/021 1999/4 /00831/002 606/7/78498/001 '991/4/01668/037 806 /2/78476/001 606/2/78476/002 606 /7/79503/001 991/4/01668/048, 606/1/78500/001 147 991/4/02076/097 606/4/78057/001 806 /7/79434/001 606 /2/41218/086 999/4/03302/011 606/7/79112/001 606 /2/78103/001 606/7/78610/001 606/1/78489/001 806/1/78487/001 999/4/90997/004 06/4) 79544/001 806/7/78830/001 999/8/02664/003 806/2/41218/075 606/7/78228/001 806/7/44693/001 606/7/78608/001 806/7/78622/001 608/7/78606/001 806/7/78650/001 999/4/02664/003 606/7/78851/001 506/7/44399/001 506/7/79235/001 808/1/78921/001 806/7/78889/001 606/2/41218/098 999/8/00831/011 999/4/00431 /002 806/7/78671/001 Descriptian Single record spindle (G76) ‘Adaptor for single large hole records Not used LAS100 large automatic record spindle optional extra} {TSS} Cartridge setting gauge Verious 24mm cortidga fixing screws Pickup cartriage carrier. type C8 Pickup cartridge carriar kit. with fixing Nur (2) Washer Washer Bearing (2) Nut Not used Resr pivot Outer gimbal Cover for rear pivot Jewel housing Not used Screw (2) Not used Restrict serow Pickup arm body. with weight tube (00 also item 128) Not used Insert Uitting serew Lead retainer (5) Pickup head Contact holder with | Pivot serow ‘Trim [cueing rate} Pin retainer Overload pin Notused Magnet carrier Spring Screw (2) Spring Serew Earth tag Cueing adjuster using rate knot Washer Spring elip ‘Trim for knob Screw Locking nut Locking nut Trim for cover Serew Complate pickup arm and housing module (not shown} Not ured Sere (2) Damping pad (4) ‘Spacer Not used washer (2) Serew (2) Selecior index spring (2) Slider (4) Control housing ‘Audio lead ~ 2 phono/2 phono plugs ‘Audio lead - 2 phono/5-pin DIN plug Retainer Notuses Gripper ring cycle rod Retainer Washer Cueing roa Spring Selector contra! lever Programme link Switen contrat lever Selector rod Retainer Programme tod Screw Bearing Support pl Cycle lover Washer Spring clip Spring clip Programme lever Notused fe, with cycle laverRet. No. 182 183 184 185 108 187 393 189 190 19 192 193 194 395, 198 497 198 199 200 20 202 203 204 205 208 207 208 209 210 at 212 213 214 25 218 27 218 29 220 22 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233, 234 235 236 237 238 233 240 a 242 243 244 245, 246 247 248, 243 250, 251 252 253 258 255 258 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265, 266 267 268, 269 Garraré Part No. 606/7/44684/001 (606/4/43217/001 {806/2/78854/001 99/4/3083 /002 606/2/41234/008 1806/2/41234/002 1806/7/78653/001 (006/7/44883/001 608/1/78664/001 608/7/78762/001 608 /7/79449/001 606 /1/78060/001 99/4/0151 5/000 608/7/79230/001 {606/1/78674/001, '989/4/02651 /003 999/4/30979/020 605/2/41234/003, 606/4/78526/001 606/2/41234/002 '999/4/00985/01! 606/7/78675/001 1999/4/01576/049 999/4/30979/020 914/7/00538/001 (606/2/79721/001 999/4/00431/021 605/7/44636/001 999/4/01515/007 608/2/78241 /001 (608/7/78843/001 608/2/41218/073 606/7/792447001 {806/2/79242/001 '806/7/84660/001 606/1/78616/001 806/1/79255/001 606 /7/78639 001 (606/4/58174/001 805/2/75417/001 (606/1/75285/00! 606/4/ 75417 /001 '806/2/79517/001 (606/7/78973/00), 606/7/78613/001 999/4/01518/018 999/4/30380/001 501 /7/81243/001 999/4/01574/003 '501/7/81231 /0O1 606/4/75202/001 '989/4/30997/008 {608/7/78781 /001 {808/1/79001 /001 501/4/61358/001 {808/2/78103/001 501 /4/61306/001 601/7/61301 /001 999/4/00985/011 501 /7/61232/001 501/1/63251/001 1999/4/02439/008 606/1/78742/001 605/1/79793/001 999/4/30979/008 806/2/73791 /001 606/2/73821 /001 1999 /4/30979/002 999/4/30979/021 '501/1/61287/001 501 /1/61287/002, {801 /4/61276/001 501/1/61330/001 999/4/30875/001 501 /1/61290/001 991/4/01668/034 999/4/30887/004 {806/2/41218/008 991/4/02076/097 1501/1 /61924/002 808/7/79227/001 999/4/00885/011 999/4/00852/008 {608/7/79618/001 806/4/44697 /001, 606/4/44698/001, 606/2/41218/053 Description Spring Ball Trip paw! Fastener Washer Washer Frietion lever Spring Main cam, with lever (fl cavity with Damping Fluid 608/1/71724/004 betare assembling) Sealing washar Friction washer Pickup actuating lever Screw Lifting blade Complete mechanism module Spring clip Screw Washer Spring clip Washer (25 Fastener (2) Lower beating pinion Screw Screw Clip Overload stider Spring clip (GTS5) Spring Screw (GT55) Spring blade (GTS5) Spacer (GT55) Washer (G75) Release lever (GT55) Rotainer (GTS) Spring {GT55) Turntable spindle housing (GTSSP) ‘Turntable spindle housing (GT55) Spacer (GTSSP} Cushion ring (6755) Thrust washer (GTS5) Bali race (GT55) Thrust washer (GTS5) Flange Drive belt for mechanism Drive sprocket Screw Cable strap (3) Cabin grip Screw (2) Strabe moulding with miro: Mirror Retainer (2) Cover for speed control Speed control with whoet Lead (speed control) (2) Slidor ‘Spacer (2) ‘Speed control circuit board Retainer (2) Light cover Not used ult with resistor Spring ep Pinion spindle with spring clip Pinion Scrow Strain calif Insulating plato Screw Screw Not used Loom, with streboscope, motor switch ‘and connectors (U'S.A. and Canada) Loom. with steoboscope. motor and changeover switches and connectors (UK. and Europe) Motor Transformer, with mounting plate Screw (3) ‘Motor pulley, with screws Scraw (2) Retainer (2) Washer (2) Serew (2) Notused Lead (transformer) Friction washer Retainer Washer Cueing controt lever Spring Spring Washer Ret. Garrard No. Part No. 270 99174/01911/008 271 999/4/30879/002 272 606/7/45003/001 273 989/4/02654/001 27% 606/2/41234/003 275. 606/1/72192/003 276 277 608/7/44680/001 278 278 280. 606/1/79617/001 281 606/2/41218/055 282 608/7/78672/001 283 608/7/48668/001 284 606/2/78761/001 285 606/2/41234/001 286 605/7/44557/001 287 608/7/79066/001 288 998/4/00431/001 269 280 606/7/78673/001 201 292 606/4/48699/001 293 606/7/78670/001 294 999/4/02654/001 295 606/2/41218/046 NOT SHOWN 608/1/71724/004 608/7/78703/001 Notes Description Nut Screw Spring Spring clip Washoe Power supply and ground leads with, connectors (U'S.A-and Canada) Part of 252 Spring Not used Not used Cam laver. with friction plate ate (spring tonsion critically set) Washer Selector lover Spring Cueing pad (saturate with Damping Fluid 806/1/71724/004 tor } hour before assembling) Washer Spring Inter selector lover Spring clip Not used Cueing lever Not used Spring Index lever Spring clip Washer Damping fluid for main cam ~ 2 grams (green top) ‘Type AB rocord platform adaptor for Tin records (GT55) 1 Resistors aro rated at $W. 2 Working voltago of electrolytic capacitors is shown after their value, thus: 3.3. (25V1 3 0. test voltages are measured relative to the ‘Zero Volts Line” ‘A convenient connection point is the negative wire lead of capacitor C11Garrard GT55 Series exploded view Parts below unit plate 239 238 237 236 235 234 233 232 aan 230 229 228 227 226 228 224 223 222 221 220 219 218 217 216 218 216 23 212 { “Ss & S270" an 272 76 2 75Garrard GT55 Series exploded view Parts above unit plate i om gns jo OKs a)General views (GT55) View from below Key to diagrams 1 Anti-skate contra! 2 Pickup arm Ironeaem? 3 Curing rate control 4 Pickup atm control link 5 Pickup atm locking fever 8 Finger ute 7 Pickup head bearing 8 Operating made selector 9) Record size selector 10 Automatie contral 11 Cueing conteo! 12. Automatic mechanism drive b (shown through acess si0tl 19 Stroboseepe lamp 14 Sueboscope mirror 18 Steoboscope viewing window 16 Voltage changaover switch [dal voltage models only) 17 Speed selector 18 Pitch contral (shown at mid-setting! 18 Turntabin spindlo 20 Screw talng spindle neusing «2 {Slacker (0 set tension io belt 121 21, Motor mounting grommet (3) 22 Motor puiley 23 Transit screw (2) 24 Rear of pheno sockats 25 Record support plattorm (GT5S onty) 26 Pickup arm counterbalance weight, 27 Matar switen 28 Automatic mechanism drive balt 29 Automatic mechanism module 30 Phono sockets 31 Transit elip (2 32 Mains transformer 433 Moter 34 Turntable spindie housing 35. Record ralease lover (GTS5 only) 36 Spend control eivust board 37 Proset speed control unit (Access to timmars through cover) a8 Foam damping pad (8) 439. Stroboseape housing Dismantling The GTSS series has been designed to simplify fitting roplacement parts. The major assemblies, such as the pickup arm, turntable spindle and the automatic mechanism are of modular construction. They can be removed easily and with minimal disturbance to other components. Bold numbers are those used on the general views. Numbers in brackets are those used on the exploded views. Pickup arm madule 2 (complete with base casting and leads) 1. Unsolder and release five pickup leads trom the phono ‘socket terminals (45), noting their positions for reassembly, after removing turntable (36), drive belt (35) and cover (38) 2 Move pickup arm locking lever to ‘Free’ 3 Release two fixing screws (148) and lift module clear. After reassembly, carry out any necessary pickup arm adjustments such as stylus force. Make sure that the pickup leads are sufficiently sleck to avoid impeding free arm movement, Automatic mechanism module 29 1. Remove the turntable (36). drive belt (35) and cover (38). 2 Unsolder and release five pickup leads fram the phono socket terminals (45), noting their position for reassembly. 3. Remove the fixing screw (210) - with washers, spring blade and release lever (214) from the turntable spindle housing (GTSS). 4 Release both mechanism fixing screws (198, 205), ease the mechanism away from the unit plate and carefully disengage contro! rods. 5 Manoeuvre the toothed mechanism crive belt (224) around the drive sprocket (225) and over the turntable spindle. It.can then be withdrawn through the round hole in the unit plate and released together with the mechanism module, Be careful, when withdrawing the module, not to damage the fine pickup leads, When reassembling, chack that the cycle, cueing, selector and programme rods (162, 165, 170 and 172) are engaged. Motor 33 and mains transformer 32 Disconnect the power supply 1 Pull off two slide-on lead connectors fram the transformer output torminals and three slide-on connectors from the motor at the speed control circuit board (238) Unplug the 2-way connector trom the transformer input, 2 Remove three spring clips (72) securing the mounting plate pillars to the rubber motor mounts (69, 70) in the unit plate, 3 Pull the mounting plata straight out of the mountings. When reassembling, press the pillars fully into the rubber grommets and check that the mounting plate hangs freely and evenly before refitting the spring clips. Fit a set of new grommets if in doubt, noting the different types and their locations. Turntable spindle housing 34 1. Remove the turntable (36) and its drive belt (35). 2 Remove the fixing screw (210) - with washers, spring blade and release lever (214) {rom the bottom of the spindle housing (GTSS). 3 Release three screws securing the spindle housing to tha unit plate (63). 4 Lower the spindle housing and disengage the toothed mechanism drive belt (224) ‘Speed control circuit board 36 Disconnect the power supply 1 Pull off seven slide-on load connectors. 2 Compress the heads of the two plastic spacers (237) and lift the board off. If the spacers are damaged, fit new ones before replacing the circuit board. Preset speed control unit 37 1 Pull off two slide-on lead connectors fram control unit at circuit board (238). 2 Compress sides of moulded control unit cover (233) and litt it clear 3 Prise off both retainers (232) to release control unit. Fit new retainers for reassembly. asigned and prints in Engians by the Borough Prass Wiltshire LimitedSERVICE BULLETIN #10 December 1, 1976 SERVICING DVALERS AND SERVICE AGENCTES FROM SUBJECT: G95 SERVICE MANUAL Enclosed please find a copy of the Garrard 6759 Sezvice Manual. This manual should he used for service referencing, spare parts ordering av for the general operating information on this unit, Please read thig manual carefully as this uait incorporate an al) news silent mechanism. The operation of the contruls provide special, Features not available on other Garrard models. ‘The new GTS9 Professional uelt brive multiple Play Turntable features the following: L-Magnesium Tue Tangent Tracking Tonsare with a mass of only 14 grams, 21,000 rpm electronic servo-controlsed be motor. 3-Electronically governed variable spoed control. Additional quantities of the Service Manual may be ordered from our National Service Department, I£ you have any questions concerning this unit, please do not hesitate to let me know. \ sincerely, My / wRog a AAS enclosure Wick, Romario Natidna) Service Manager Adi jon of Plessey Consumer Products + 100 Commercial Street, Plainview, New York 11803 « (516) 938-8900SERVICE BULLETIN #12 DATE: January 25, 1977 To: ALL AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCIES AND SELF-SERVECING DEALERS FROM: Nick Romano SUBJECT: GENERAL SERVICE BULLETIN This Service Bulletin deals with two of ovr newer models, the DD75 and the C155. Although we have supplied you with service manuals and exploded views, there are questions and problems that cone up in the field which are not covered by the manuals 155 Operation - The new mechanism of ‘the GTSS has a different operating se- quence than that of other Garrard turntables. For instance, if you in= dex che tonearm manually with the mode control set in automatic, the turntable won't shut off automatically. Instead, the erm will recycle and play the record one more tine before it shuts off. The normal pro- cedure for playing one record at a time is to place the rode control in automatic, then push the start control. onatically Field Con We have found a few instances where the pick-up arn will not complete a full cycle. The problem was caused, not by the turntable, but by a slightly oversized dimension on :he motor board of the BwAO base (dia~ gram attached). The repair 3s quick and easy; a few swipes with a wood file on the motor board should eliminate the prodlem. Cue Rate rol. Barly production of this unit incorporated a variable cueing control which was factory set for optinur perfornmee. in sone instances, the consuner hes readjusted this control fully clockwise, resulting in the pick-up arm setting down too quickiy and possible damage to the stylus nay ocewr, The other possibility is thac the ceatrol has been r to the ext lockvise position, resulting ta ves much pressure being applied to the ara in an upward direction, thus causing the pick-up arm not to lower. There is also the extrenely renote possibility that the pressure could cause sone of the viscous dazping fluid co ooze aut. cated ne cowatel A division of Plessey Consumer Products » 100 Commercial Street, Plainview, New York 11803 « (516) 938-8900SERVICE BULLETIN #12 Page #2 If this is the case and it has contaminated the mechanism, simply remove it and return it to us for replacement under the terms of our warranty agreement. - Slow Speeds this is caused by the turntable not being fully seated into the drive sprocket (Ref. #225 on the exploded view). Turntable should actually snap into place, DD75 Field Condition Unit tracks record, but fails to shut off upon completion. This is caused by trip lever assembly (Ref. #34 on exploded view) being out of adjustment. Realigning the trip lever so that it clears the photo transistor housing, (Ref. #168 on exploded view) should eliminate problem. Db?75¢= TSS ..7 Warranty Parts Replacement We ask that all defective printed circuit boards be returned for replace- ment. Please do not replace the individual components on the board. As soon as we receive the defective board with copies 3 and 4 of the warranty claim, a replacement will be sent to you. We trust that this information will be of help to you. NRimb A, SWS attachment National Service ManagerCONVERTING GARRARD MODEL GT5S FROM 110 VOLT TO 220 VOLT OPERATION In order to convert the Garrard GT55 from 110 volt to 220 volt operation, the following rewiring must be performed. This should be done by one of our Auth- orized Service Agencies or by the dealer from whom you made your purchase. Before performing any work, unplug the unit from its power outlet and lock the pick-up arm on its rest. PROCEDURE Stand the unit up in its base. Disconnect the red lead from the male plug going into the transformer from pin 2, and connect to pin 3 (See figures 1 and 2). Change the resistor in series with the neon bulb from the exist- ing 27K ohm to 100K ohm 1/4 wate. After Figure 2 The unit will operate on either 50 or 60 hertz without modification. For visual confirmation of correct speed, a replacement strobe ring may be purchased from our National Parts Department or by contacting any of our Authorized Service Agencies. GARRARD. A Division of Plessey Consumer Products, 100 Commercial Street, Plainview, NY 11803