1979 Sharp Optonica RP-7705 APLD Full auto Direct Drive turntable record player very rare.

1979 Sharp Optonica RP-7705 APLD Full auto Direct Drive turntable record player very rare.

Condition: Used, VG.

Looks very good. Has very minor signs of use. Slight scratches, no cracks or dents.

Everything works great but the APLD system.

Pushing an APLD selection button (one of 7 different push button switches for up to 7 different tracks) can either light the correct L.E.D. indicator or flash all of the indicator L.E.D.’s and end up with a different indicator lit, sometimes multiple pushes of the button will light the correct indicator.

The indicator that is lit will result in that song being played though.

The (APLD) system could probably be easily repaired by a tech with

a service manual. Stereomanuals has the service manual available.

Cue, repeat, cut, play, quartz speed lock variable pitch control

all work correctly.

Plays the same side over and over when repeat button is selected with rock solid speed regulation.

Vintage 70's 1970s dd

Full automatic stereo

Model no. RP7705

AC 120V 50/60 Hz 10 W

Serial No 00401016

Sold by Sharp Electronics Corporation

Made in Japan

Cartridge is Acutex LMP315

33 1/3 and 45 rpm speeds

The RP-7705 is a quartz-locked, direct drive turntable featuring Sharp's APLD

(Automatic Program Locate Device)

Using a second arm alongside the main tone arm tube, the APLD system is

able to locate gaps between tracks allowing instant track access and programming.

It detects the gaps between cuts and it will jump to the 7th cut on a side.

It sees the shiny area between cuts and sets down in the right place.

All removable parts will be wrapped separately with plenty of packing

Removable items: glass lid, platter & rubber base, cartridge & needle, weight.

Tone arm is tie wrapped in place for safe shipping.

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