Beogram 1600 speed problem

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Just lift the platter

Ok, i tried but somehow it is stuck...

I am a bit afraid to damage anything to be honest...the platter on my Beogram 4500 lifted quite easily

It just binds to the subplatter - unless someone glued it  (yes, I have seen that!).
Keep lifting, using "controlled force".

The handle on the tonearm is not original.
Does the tonearm movement and lift/lower work as intended?

I can supply the correct belt.

Martin

Ok, yea it feels like its glued but since i know the pre-owner i highly doubt this...any advice on „controlled force“?  :D

Good observation skills! I built the handle myself using a very thin and light piece of metal, just so it ist easier to lift the tonearm while the record is playing. It weighs exactly 0.242g so i adjusted the weight on the tonearm. Works pretty good. Tonearm works perfectly as well.

 

I will send you a message regarding the tonearm!

 

Thank you all for your help!

So after working that thing i finally got it off! It was indeed somehow stuck/glued together with i don't know what...

I checked the service manual from the Beogram 1102, so i think the adjustment should be like this? (seen in the image attached)

Personally, I’d put one of Martin’s (Dillen) belts on before adjusting the speed settings if you are new to this.

Yes, thats the plan, i already got in contact with him :)

 

Hi,

 "I checked the service manual from the Beogram 1102, so i think the adjustment should be like this? (seen in the image attached)

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No that is to adjust the cueing point for the 7 inch and 12-inch records.

 

Best regards Alistair

 

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