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S-Series
ta 0.5
User Manual
turntable
* Read the user manual
before operating.
Product #18395

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  • Page 1 S-Series ta 0.5 User Manual turntable * Read the user manual before operating. Product #18395...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse. Important notice. Thank you for buying a Tri-Art Audio product. Please read through this manual to understand and operate this product correctly. Please keep this manual in a safe place so that you may refer to it whenever necessary.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    safety information Safety Instructions Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating this equipment. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed All Warnings: All warnings, set up procedures, and operating instructions should be strictly adhered to. Follow all instructions carefully.
  • Page 5 safety information Safety Instructions Ventilation: Please ensure that the location of this equipment is such that in no way does it prevent adequate ventilation. Do not enclose this in fabric or enclose in a cabinet where there is no adequate ventilation.
  • Page 6 turntable front Spindle Azimuth Adjustment Basket Platter Arm Clamp Plinth Cartridge Mount Power Switch Iso Feet with Sorbothane...
  • Page 7 turntable back *Located under the Platter Arm Base Belt Left and Right Output Pulley Plinth Power Switch Sub Platter...
  • Page 8 turntable specs Table Details: Plinth: 3 Ply Bamboo laminate 19.05mm (3/4″) Motor: Single 24 Pole Synchronous AC Motor Pulley: Brass Pulley Speed: 33.3 & 45 rpm Drive: Belt Drive Platter: 3-ply Bamboo Laminate 19.05mm (3/4″) Sub Platter: Aluminum Sub Platter with Steel Shaft Legs: Leveling Legs Bearing:...
  • Page 9: Power Switch

    use & guidelines Above Side Power Switch: Off Position Off Position The power switch is located on the far-left front of the turntable. It should be in the off position as shown during set up. Please do not rapidly turn on and off the power switch. The switch is connected to a safety circuit to ensure correct performance.
  • Page 10: Install The Belt

    use & guidelines Install the Interconnects: Ensuring you have muted or turned off your sound system, locate the Interconnects (or use your own interconnects) and connect them to the turntable ensuring the direction arrow for the cables is flowing away from the turntable. Then connect the turntable interconnects into the input of your phono/pre-amplifier ensuring you match the R and L inputs/outputs.
  • Page 11 use & guidelines The Tone Arm is usually shipped secured by two (2) top mounted Turn Screws. Remove them to release the tone arm from the clamp. Please note the arm is direct wired for the best sound possible, so caution should be exercised not to move the arm in a way that it may stretch the cable.
  • Page 12 use & guidelines Install your Cartridge: The Tri-Art TA-05 is more than well matched with a fine cartridge and will extract exceptional performance from a wide range of MM and MC cartridges. To install your cartridge, please locate the packet with the cartridge screws (3 pairs of different sizes) as well as a set of washers and brass nuts.
  • Page 13 use & guidelines Setting the Azimuth (Tilt) & Tracking Force: Do not fill the basket yet perhaps bring it to almost full. Using one of the available stylus gauges from numerous manufacturers set the tracking force to the recommended grams from the manufacturer.
  • Page 14 use & guidelines Adding the Grease: Once you completed your initial measurements, located the wooden sticks and apply a ¼ of the tip of grease into the coned cup and then place the tonearm back on the bronze spike and get it to seat correctly. At this point check your tracking force, reset if necessary, your VTA and fine tune your azimuth settings.
  • Page 15 Your Tri-Art Audio turntable is operational and fully set up. Now, go play your favourite record! Our Bamboo Design We have selected bamboo to construct many of the structural parts of our systems rather than metal or plastic. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, it has a vital function.
  • Page 16 included in the box • One (1) Cylinder tube with the following included: • One (1) Package of Sorbothane Feet set of 4 (#21681) • One (1) Packet of cartridge mounting screws (3 different lengths) 2 brass nuts and 2 spacers •...
  • Page 17: Warranty Information

    Manufacturer’s Limited Three Year Warranty: Tri-Art Audio warrants this unit to be free from defective material or workmanship and will repair or replace this unit or any part thereof if it proves defective in normal use or service within three (3) years from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 18 thank you for your purchase!
  • Page 20 triartaudio.com Designed . Fabricated . Assembled In Canada...

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