DENON DP-12F

Commentary

This is a full auto player with a free-setting design that can be set to fit perfectly on walls.

By devising the shape and hinge of the dust cover, it can adhere to the wall with a gap of approximately 5 mm.

The rotary system adopts a direct drive system using a linear drive motor and DENON quartz.

The tone arm uses an easily adjustable dynamic balance type light weight straight arm.
It is electronic needle pressure application.

Fully automatic mechanism controlled by microprocessor is adopted.

Quick repeat mechanism is adopted.

Equipped with an automatic record size detection mechanism.

The MC type cartridge DL-32 is installed in the cartridge.

Self-illuminated soft touch push button is adopted.

Equipped with an interlocking function with the cassette deck DR-11.

Model Rating

Type	Full auto player
Phono Motor Section
Motor	Linear drive motor
Speed control	Two way servo DENON quartz
Number of revolutions	33 1/3, 45 rpm
Wow and flutter	0.02% W. rms or less (rotating system) 0.03% W. rms or less (JIS measurement method)
Rotational speed deviation	0.002% or less
Signal-to-noise ratio	78 dB or more (according to 1981 catalog) 75 dB or more (listed in 1982 catalog)
Startup time	Within 2 Seconds (33 1/3)
Load characteristic	0% (Needle Pressure 80g Outer Circumference)
Voltage characteristic	0% for 90 ~ 110 V
Turntable	Aluminum Die Cast 30 cm
Arm Section
Type	Electronic Dynamic Balance, Shell Integrated Straight Semi-Integrated
Effective length	220mm
Overhang	16mm
Needle pressure control	0 ~ 3g, 0.5g per scale
Applicable Cartridge Dead Weight	Approx. 4 ~ 6g (Including Screws and Nuts)
<Cartridge (DL-32)>
Output voltage	0.3mV
Playback frequency	20 Hz to 40 kHz
Needle pressure	1.8 ± 0.3g
Compliance	8x10-6cm/dyne
Needle exchange	Body replacement (¥ 8,000)
<General>
Cabinet	Special rigid resin integral molding
Power consumption	5W
External dimensions	Width 365x Height 100x Depth 335 mm
Weight	Approx. 5 kg