User manual MARANTZ TT-15S1

[. . . ] Model TT-15S1 User Guide Turntable CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] Record clamp ("Clever clamp" produced by Southern Engineering) 10. 3 Allen wrenches (large/medium/small) 1 adjustment screwdriver 16. Cartridge (MM type) by Clearaudio 4 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING 1. Installing the ground wire Connect the ground wire to the turntable shaft base. 4. Attaching the tone arm a) Pass the Phono cable that is connected to the tone arm through the tone arm attachment hole. Tone arm Turntable shaft base phono cable Ground wire Turntable chassis 2. Inserting the center shaft Insert the center shaft into the turntable chassis. Center shaft Turntable chassis b) Determine the height and direction of the tone arm attachment position. Bear in mind that the height position of the tone arm is different depending on whether or not the turntable sheet is used. b-1) Height · When using the turntable sheet The correct height position is achieved when the counter weight and tone arm height adjustment sheet are placed beneath the arm lifter. With turntable sheet Arm lifter 3. Installing the turntable Place the turntable onto the center shaft. Turntable Counter weight Tone arm height adjustment sheet Center shaft · When not using the turntable sheet The correct height position is achieved when just the counter weight is placed beneath the arm lifter. (Tone arm height adjustment sheet is not used. ) No turntable sheet Arm lifter Counter weight 5 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING b-2) Direction The direction position is correct when the tone arm is parallel with the side of the turntable base. 5. Attaching the cartridge a) Use the Allen wrench (medium) to remove the head shell from the tone arm. Allen wrench (medium) Tone arm Head shell Tone arm Parallel Based side of turntable b) b-3) When you have determined the height and direction of the tone arm attachment position, tighten the tone arm fixing screw using the Allen wrench (large). Attach the cartridge to the head shell. Screw Head shell Cartridge Allen wrench (large) Remove · When attaching the cartridge that was included with the turntable, use the aluminum screw and slotted screwdriver that are also included. · When attaching a different cartridge, choose a cartridge that is compatible with the cartridge weight range for the tone arm. Compatible cartridge weight: 3-18g After fixing the tone arm in place, remove the counter weight and tone arm height adjustment sheet. 6 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING c) Attach the cartridge that you attached in the previous step to the tone arm. Screw Tone arm Head shell 6. Adjusting arm balance a) Remove the anti-skating adjustment screw. Cartridge Anti-skating adjustment screw · When using the included cartridge Attach to the front attachment hole position on the tone arm. b) Attach the counter weight to the back of the arm. Counter weight Tone arm · When using a different cartridge Attach the cartridge so that it is 32mm from the stylus tip. c) Remove the cartridge cover. d) Connect the 4 tone arm wires to their respective terminals on the attached cartridge. For the included cartridge White Blue Red Green Cartridge cover Caution: Make sure that the cartridge stylus tip does not touch the turntable etc. and that the stylus tip does not get damaged. When using a different cartridge, refer to the cartridge instruction manual to connect the wires. Caution: Be careful when connecting the wires, as they are thin and break easily. It is easy to connect the wires if you use tweezers etc. 7 ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING d) Lower the lifter lever, and rotate the counter weight to balance the tone arm so that it is parallel with the turntable. Rotating the counter weight by 1 scale graduation adds 0. 1g of pressure. Therefore, as the counter weight has 5 graduations, one complete turn will add 0. 5g of pressure. Tone arm Counter weight Find the balance Lifter lever As the recommended stylus pressure for the included cartridge is 2. 2g, rotate the counter weight 4 complete turns and 2 scale graduations from the reference point at balance adjustment to reach the correct stylus pressure position. e) After finding the balance, raise the lifter lever and attach the anti-skating adjustment screw. Anti-skating adjustment screw When using a different stylus, check the recommended stylus pressure and adjust to the correct stylus pressure. 7. Stylus pressure adjustment Adjust to the recommended stylus pressure of the cartridge being used. When the tone arm is balanced, rotate the counter weight in the direction of the arrow using the counter weight "0" point display as a reference point. Reference point 8. Anti-skating adjustment Adjust the anti-skating adjustment screw in line with the stylus pressure of the cartridge being used. [. . . ] · Is the output cord plug connected securely?· Is the head shell fixed securely with the lock nut? 7 About the included cartridge You cannot replace the stylus in the cartridge that is included with this turntable. If you wish to exchange the cartridge itself, contact the Marantz Authorized Dealer. The stylus jumps. · Is the stylus pressure adjusted to the correct stylus pressure?· Is the record warped or scratched? [. . . ]