Page 2 - Dear customer; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; Table of contents
2 RQT4912 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product.For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc-tions carefully. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” wit...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 RQT4912 CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses a...
Page 4 - Features; The direct drive produces high torque; Controls; Name; Preparation of the car tridge; Adjust the overhang.
4 RQT4912 Features A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide repu-tation.Pitch control reset button • Pitch can be instantly reset to the rated speed (33 1 / 3 or 45 rpm). Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuouslywith a quartz pitch control • The pitch can be varied between -8 ...
Page 5 - Putting the player together; Fit the turntable; When the player is to be used for scratch play
5 RQT4912 Putting the player together Put the player together in the following order. • Do not connect the AC power cord until set up is complete. • Leave the dust cover off until set up and adjustments are com- plete. Fit the turntable and turntable mat . Put the turntable on the center spindle and...
Page 6 - Connections and installation; Connecting the stereo cords and AC power cord; Connect the stereo cords and earth lead.; Connection to the Audio Mixer (not included); Adjusting the height of the insulators
6 RQT4912 ; ; IN IN OUT R L R L R L R L R L PHONO PHONO PHONO PHONO ; GND PHONO AC120V,60Hz (R) (L) Connections and installation Connecting the stereo cords and AC power cord Connect the stereo cords and earth lead. If the earth lead isn’t connected, a hum will be heard from theAC power source. Conn...
Page 7 - Preparatory adjustments; Horizontal balance and stylus pressure; To increase stylus pressure for scratch play
7 RQT4912 Preparatory adjustments Horizontal balance and stylus pressure Release the tone arm. Take care with the stylus and remove its cover,then release the arm clamp.Free the tone arm from the arm rest. Adjust horizontal balance Push the cue lever down.Turn the anti-skating control to “0”.Turn th...
Page 8 - Adjust to the same value as the stylus pressure control.; Tone arm height; Lock the arm after adjusting the height.; Fit the dust cover
8 RQT4912 Preparatory adjustments Anti-skating Adjust to the same value as the stylus pressure control. If stylus pressure is over 3 grams, set this control to “3”. Tone arm height Release the arm lock.Compare the height of your cartridge (H) with the fol-lowing and set the arm height appropriately....
Page 9 - Playing records; Preparation; Lift the cue lever and move the tone arm over; When play finishes
9 RQT4912 Playing records Preparation Put a record on the turntable. Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp. Turn [power] to turn the unit on. • The pilot lamp comes on. • 33 1 / 3 rpm is automatically selected and the indicator lights. • Press [45] if you are playing a 45 rpm record. P...
Page 11 - Maintenance; Care of the parts; Product service; Product information
11 RQT4912 Maintenance Care of the parts To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution. • Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit. • Before using chemical...