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Zontek Turntable Setup Instructions
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  • Page 1 Read before unpacking components Zontek Turntable Setup Instructions...
  • Page 2 Please follow these instructions carefully. These instructions detail the optimal sequence of steps to ensure the correct operation of this precision turntable. Basic setup of the plinth a. Open the box. b. Remove soft elements. c. Carefully remove the bigger part, that contains the plinth and platter. Warning: this is heavy –...
  • Page 3 Armboard setup. The armboard is positioned for transportation at the 6 o’clock position. Please move it to 3 o’clock position. This action will untighten the armboard – to stabilize it please turn the lower element of the leg while upper element and the armboard are kept at the 3 o’clock position. Hint – you can move this up by 3-5 cm and put something under the plinth (e.g a piece of soft wood, a small plastic bottle of water).
  • Page 4 5. The DELTA tonearm. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The tonearm is the most sensitive element of this turntable. It is made of wood and a suspension inside the unit is made of thin steel line and the ceramic ring. This suspension can be damaged if the handling would be not careful. a.
  • Page 5 Please note: RCA sockets are mounted to the wooden tonearm base. Do not use tight plugs. While removing the plugs be gentle and careful. Too much force can break the socket housing. For experts only. The tonearm suspension is able to adjust the magnetic slot. That impacts tonearm rigid and can be helpful with too high or too low resonances.
  • Page 6 Bearing oil refill Notice: Use the supplied oil only. If needed you can buy the additional oil refill from Zontek. First, remove the platter then the spindle. To remove spindle, turn it anticlockwise, use thin screw driver or any other thin bar or stick.

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