Fluance RT80 Instructional Manual
Belt drive turntable system
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- Page 1 Belt Drive Turntable System RT80/RT81 Instructional Manual Thank you for your purchase of this Fluance product. Please read this manual carefully before using the product to ensure proper use. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. fluance.com...
- Page 2 Today, Fluance expands on this vision and takes its approach to a new level. With our dedicated team, Fluance assures its products...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wrong Speed ..............................13 Stylus Care ..............................13 Skipping .................................14 Audio Feedback ............................14 Cueing Lever Not Lowering Tonearm ....................14 Low Volume ..............................14 Need Additional Help?..........................14 Specifications ..............................15 Fluance Warranty .............................17 Warranty Information ..........................17 Important Safety Instructions ........................18 FCC & IC Information ............................19... -
Page 4: What's Included
What’s Included 1. Dust Cover 2. Turntable 3. Headshell with Stylus 4. Platter with Rubber Belt 5. Turntable Mat 6. Counterweight 7. 45 Adapter 8. Power Adapter 9. RCA Audio Cable with Ground... -
Page 5: Components And Connections
Components and Connections Platter 11. Tonearm Lock 2. Rubber Belt 12. Tonearm 3. Motor Pulley 13. Headshell & Stylus 4. Spindle 14. RCA Audio Outputs 5. Turntable Mat 15. Ground Terminal 6. Speed Selection 16. Preamp Switch Power LED 17. Auto Stop Switch 8. -
Page 6: First Time Setup
Remove the installation Note: If using the Fluance rubber turntable ribbon and rotate the platter several mat ensure the Fluance logo is facing up times to ensure the rubber belt when placing the mat. is secure and not twisted. -
Page 7: Step Two
First Time Setup Step Two: Installing the Counterweight 1. Secure the tonearm using the 2. Slide the counterweight onto the end tonearm lock. of the tonearm with numbers facing forward until it clicks on. Counterweight Tonearm Tonearm Lock Step Three: Installing the Headshell 1. -
Page 8: Step Four
Complete all steps for balancing the tonearm. Incorrect tonearm balancing can cause damage to the stylus and to your records. For additional assistance go to: www.fluance.com/support to watch a tutorial video for this process. 1. Remove the stylus protector. 2. Unlock the tonearm and lift the cueing lever. -
Page 9: Step Five
Step Four: Continued Balancing the Tonearm 7. Rotate the entire counterweight 8. Set the anti-skating control to “2” counterclockwise until the indicator to match the tracking force. ring is set to “2” on the center line. This will set the tracking force to the recommended 2.0 Gram tracking force of the included Audio Technica stylus. -
Page 10: Step Seven
33 RPM) Tip: For best audio performance the dust cover should be removed during playback. The turntable setup is now complete! Enjoy your Fluance turntable. Should you require any further assistance please contact us at: www.fluance.com/support Note: When the turntable is not in use the speed selection knob should be set to OFF... -
Page 11: Auto Stop Function
First Time Setup Auto Stop Function The auto stop function is designed to save the life of your stylus. At the end of a record the platter will automatically stop spinning if auto stop is enabled. This feature will also require that the tonearm is moved over the record before the platter will start spinning at the selected speed. -
Page 12: Maintenance
2. Keep the dust cover closed to ensure the turntable components remain dust free. Replacing the Stylus Use the chart below to ensure you replace your stylus with the correct model. Replacement stylus and instructions are available at Fluance.com Model Stylus... -
Page 13: Record Care
• Check the record label for the correct playback speed and that the speed selection knob is set to match it. Normal LP playback speed is 33 1/3 rpm. • If incorrect speed persists more information is available at: www.fluance.com/support... -
Page 14: Skipping
• Ensure the Preamp switch is set correctly. If using the internal Preamp the switch should be set to LINE. • Check the RCA connections are correct and fully inserted. • If low volume persists more information is available at: www.fluance.com/support Need Additional Help? • Do not return this product to the store. -
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications Turntable Specifications RT80 RT81 Drive System Belt Drive Belt Drive Motor DC Motor DC Motor Speed 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM Wow and Flutter 0.20% 0.20% 67dB or higher 67dB or higher Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Weighted) - Page 16 Cantilever Carbon Fiber Aluminum Mount Half inch Half inch Frequency Response 20-20,000Hz 20-20,000Hz Channel Separation 18dB at 1kHz 20dB at 1kHz Channel Balance 2.5dB or less at 1kHz 2.0dB or less at 1kHz Load Impedance/Capacitance 47k Ohms/100pF 47k Ohms/100pF Output Voltage 2.5mV +/–3dB 2.5mV +/–3dB Weight...
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Page 17: Fluance Warranty
Warranty Period The Fluance products listed below are warranted for parts and labor for the stated period from the date of original purchase and are subject to the terms and conditions of the warranty. -
Page 18: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions WARNING: WA R N I N G TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 CAUTION:... -
Page 19: Fcc & Ic Information
20. Do not attempt to clean this unit 22. When moving the apparatus, be sure with chemical solvents as this might to first disconnect the power cord. damage the finish. Use a clean 23. Use caution when wearing loose dry cloth. clothing or articles near the spinning 21. - Page 20 fluance.com...
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