(Shell
※ 1
weight
)
Stylus
Stylus tip
YES
4
RQT4912
-8 -8
6
4
2
+8
2
4
6
+8
+8
Screw for cartridge
weight
Lead wire
Terminal
Screw for cartridge
Overhang
gauge
NO
NO
Features
A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide repu-
tation.
Pitch control reset button
•Pitch can be instantly reset to the rated speed (33
Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuously
with a quartz pitch control
•The pitch can be varied between -8 and +8%, with accuracy main-
tained throughout the range.
The direct drive produces high torque
•Wow and flutter below 0.01%. Starting torque of 1.5 kg/cm en-
abling the turntable to reach 33
•Fully electric braking system.
Tone arm with gimbal suspension
•The tone arm can be finely adjusted in a range of 6 millimeters
with the lockable height control.
Anti-vibration design with 3 layer cabinet construction
and large insulating legs.
Pop-up stylus light.
Controls
No.
Name
Turntable base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
※ 2
)
Center spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Strobe lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shell stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Balance weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Arm lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cue lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arm clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arm rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tone arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LED indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Locking nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Head shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Stylus light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparation of the cartridge
Attach a cartridge (not included).
Follow the cartridge's instructions to correctly attach it to the
head shell.
•Use the included shell weight
(3.5 to 6.5 grams).
•Use the stylus weight
page 7). Leave it off until stylus pressure has been adjusted.
Adjust the overhang.
Fit the included overhang gauge to the head shell. Adjust the
overhang and facing of the cartridge and tighten the screws.
• Line the point of the stylus up with the end of the gauge.
•The cartridge should be parallel on the shell head.
1
/
or 45 rpm).
3
1
/
rpm in 0.7 seconds.
3
Reference page(s)
※1
when using a light cartridge
※ 2
to increase stylus pressure (