Abstract: A phonographic tonearm apparatus including a single filament mechanism for dynamically adjusting the azimuth of the cartridge stylus in real-time during playback of vinyl phonographic records while keeping the tonearm's pivot point in a fixed frictionless position. The tonearm's fixed pivot point provides a rigid and stable position for improved vertical and horizontal tracking performance while allowing for dynamic azimuth adjustment to optimize maximum signal separation of stereo audio channels. The azimuth control apparatus and mechanism also incorporates an integral anti-skate control mechanism that provides dynamic adjustment in real-time during playback of vinyl phonographic records.

Abstract: A disk dispenser dispenses memory storage disks including CD's and the like. The disk dispenser includes an upper guide and a lower guide attached to the upper guide. The upper and lower guides are formed with axially offset openings. The lower guide has a rim for supporting a disk. A plate mounts between the lower guide and the upper guide. The plate has an arced edge for contacting a disk. The plate slides, causing the arced edge of the plate to dispense the disk through the opening in the lower guide.

Abstract: A continuous playing apparatus for a disc player the apparatus includes a horizontal moving means and a lifting/lowering means. The horizontal moving means moves cartridges alternately and horizontally, and the lifting/lowering means loads and unloads discs to and from a turn table. The turn table is installed together with a pick-up unit on a deck. According to the present invention, continuous playings can be performed without discontinuity.