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Congratulations on the purchase of your Roksan Caspian product. Your audio component is designed and manufactured to the highest specifications and rigorously tested to offer many years of reliable and high quality musical enjoyment. Correct installation and operation of the product will have a significant influence on the performance of your audio sys- tem and ensure many years of trouble-free listening.
72/23/EC. The standards that have been applied are those which were in force at the time of Roksan Audio Ltd declares that the apparatus “Caspian VSC / RPP / RPM” complies with the the introduction of this product. This product bears the CE mark.
ROKSAN CASPIAN MANUAL AC MAINS SUPPLY Your Roksan Caspian product is set to operate from a fi xed supply voltage which is marked on a label next to the mains input plug. Before connecting the mains lead please check that your mains supply corresponds to this label as below: 230V products: Voltage range 220V-240V...
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ROKSAN CASPIAN MANUAL LOCATION Your Caspian analogue product should be located in a well-ventilated area and kept away from sources of heat, dust and humidity and direct sunlight. It may be maybe positioned either as a freestanding unit or alongside another A/V product. Never placed the it on a carpet or any surface likely to hinder normal ventilation.
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ROKSAN CASPIAN MANUAL INSTALLATION CASPIAN VSC 3 4 5 1. Mains power on / off switch 2. 2nd power supply indicator (illuminated with VSC 2S version only) 3. Speed control button (33rpm / 45rpm) 4. Speed control indicator blue / indigo = on / off blue / red = 33rpm / 45rpm 5.
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ROKSAN CASPIAN MANUAL SETUP CONNECTING MAINS POWER Please refer to the front panel view. The moulded IEC connector of the supplied mains lead should be plugged into the socket on the rear of the unit fi rst and then plug into the mains supply. The mains power switch is on the rear panel of the VCS.
ROKSAN CASPIAN MANUAL OPERATION SWITCHING ON The mains power switch (No.1) is located on the underside of the VSC unit to the left. This switch should be left on for normal operation. If unattended for a long period, the mains power should be switched off and the leader disconnected from the main supply.
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ROKSAN CASPIAN MANUAL CONNECTIONS, SETUP AND OPERATION FOR RPP Please refer to page 8 for instructions on how to connect and set up your RPP reference phono preamplifi er. For correct cartridge loading, refer to the diagram on page 9. SWITCHING ON The mains power switch (No.1) is located on the underside of the unit to the left.
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ROKSAN CASPIAN MANUAL CONNECTIONS, SETUP AND OPERATION FOR RPM 1. Mains power on / off switch 2. Speed control button ( 33 rpm / 45 rpm ) 3. Speed control indicator blue / indigo = on / off blue / red = 33 rpm / 45 rpm) 4.
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ROKSAN CASPIAN MANUAL This drives the platter speed at a level of extremely high accuracy. However, in the very rare occurrence of needing to adjust the speed the ability to micro-adjust is available. This reaches from 0% to 6.25% of the relevant speed (33 or 45 rpm) either way (slower or faster). Should you require any adjustment this is a service procedure that needs to be completed by Roksan.
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ROKSAN CASPIAN MANUAL GUARANTEE There are no user serviceable parts inside your Roksan analogue product. In the unlikely case of a fault developing, refer all servicing to your appointed Roksan dealer, distributor or Roksan approved service agent. Your Roksan Caspian VCS is guaranteed against any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of fi...