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- Page 1 MEDITERRANEO THE ITALIAN TURNTABLE OWNERʼS MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX PACKAGE CONTENT..........................P. 3 INTRODUCTION........................... P. 4 KEY FEATURES............................P. 5 SET-UP INSTRUCTION..........................P. 7 INSTALLING THE PLATTER........................P. 8 INSTALLING THE BELT AND THE TONEARM CABLE................... P. 9 ANTI-SKATING, AZIMUTH, COUNTERWEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS..............P. 10 VTA SETUP............................P. 11 POWER SUPPLY............................ -
Page 4: Package Content
PACKAGE CONTENT WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THE PACKAGE • 1 TURNTABLE plinth • 1 DUST COVER (detachable) •1 POWER ADAPTER with 12V cable •1 B-5.1 TONEARM with the cable already installed •1 COUNTERWEIGHT •1 DRIVE BELT •1 TURNTABLE CLAMP •1 PLATTER SPINDLE TIP to clamp the platter •3 SPIKE WASHERS •1 OIL JAR... -
Page 5: Introduction
Every Gold Note product is 100% proudly designed, manufactured and assembled in Italy... -
Page 6: Key Features
The Mediterraneo is rigid turntable that uses a plinth made of exotic Italian Walnut 60mm thick plinth interfaced with a 3mm stainless steel and 20mm acrylic plinth. The plinth bears three adjustable giant aluminium feet made ensuring greater insensitivity to vibrations. - Page 7 PLATTER 45mm thick Ultra-Dampened POM PLATTER Black PLATTER SPINDLE Split-Spindle™ clamping design DUST COVER transparent acrylic with hinges PLATTER BEARING Tungsten 5mm ball bearing TONEARM Gold Note B-5.1 (or opt. B-7 Ceramic) POWER POWER SUPPLY 18V output POWER CONSUMPTION 27 Watt 100-240V, 50/60Hz...
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Page 8: Set-Up Instruction
Once the 45rpm is playing its red LED light will be on. 3. Plug the DIN/RCA cable of the arm on the shaft female The Mediterraneo also features a fine speed adjustment connector DIN side, hooking the RCA connectors to the “Pitch Control”... -
Page 9: Installing The Platter
INSTALLING THE PLATTER To assemble the platter you are going to need 45mm platter supplied Platter Spindle Tip STEP 1 position the platter on the turntable as shown in the picture: the platter should fit perfectly on the spindle flat surface. STEP 2 thread the spindle tip as show in the picture to secure the platter to the... -
Page 10: Installing The Belt And The Tonearm Cable
INSTALLING THE BELT AND THE TONEARM CABLE Wrap the belt around the pulley and the platter as shown in the picture: The tonearm cable should be always connected before the tone arm is installed on the turntable. Always pay attention to the cable and make sure it is connected before placing the tonearm in position. REAR SIDE The Male DIN plug and the female DIN plug must be connected as... -
Page 11: Anti-Skating, Azimuth, Counterweight Adjustments
ANTI-SKATING, AZIMUTH, COUNTERWEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS ANTI-SKATING nylon wire with bullet counterweight 2. ANTI-SKATING adjustment bar 3. ANTI-SKATING support hoop 4.TONEARM COUNTERWEIGHT: to set up the correct tracking force depending on the phono cartridge in use 5. SHELL AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT: to adjust the alignment of the tonearm head-shell (0,9mm Allen Wrench) INSTALLING THE ANTI-SKATING SYSTEM . -
Page 12: Vta Setup
VTA SETUP VTA SETUP Loose the Hex-bolt indicated by the arrow on the collar using the 1,5mm Allen Wrench supplied to lift up or down the arm correctly adjusting the VTA as necessary. AZIMUTH After the cartridge has been properly installed on the tone arm, adjust the Azimuth of the shell with the supplied 0,9mm Allen Wrench. -
Page 13: Power Supply
POWER SUPPLY Dimensions are shown in mm & inch 4. Operating Temperature: 0 to 70°C Weight: approx. 265~280g 5. Derate linearly from 100% load at 40°C (Exclude the input cord) to 50% load at 70°C Optional output connector. PLEASE NOTE: Please with the super power supply PST-1 supplied use only the power cord supplied or one strictly certified for UL, CE, and all local necessary certifications. -
Page 14: Power Adapter And Speed Control
• OUTER BUTTON starts and stops the 45rpm speed. When the 45rpm is playing its red LED light turns on. The Mediterraneo also features a fine speed adjustment “Pitch Control” function to achieve a precise control over the speed of the turntable. -
Page 15: Calibration: Cartridge Overhang, Alignment And Speed
CALIBRATION: CARTRIDGE OVERHANG, ALIGNMENT & SPEED Our turntables and tone arms are always supplied with the Gold Note Calibration Tool to calibrate correctly the setup. With this tool you will be able to adjust: A) Phono Cartridge alignment B) Overhang C) 45rpm and 33⅓rpm speed... -
Page 16: Cartridge Alignment
CARTRIDGE ALIGNMENT PHONO CARTRIDGE ALIGNMENT To correctly align the phono cartridge and achieve the best tracking position, point the tip of the phono cartridge into the white circles as in the picture below. The body of the phono cartridge must be aligned to the vertical stripes in order to achieve the best position for musical reproduction. -
Page 17: Detachable Dust Cover
DETACHABLE DUST COVER PICTURE 1 The new Gold Note dust cover features detachable hinges, a new proprietary design developed to let you enjoy your turntable at the best in any situation. The new dust cover is incredibly versatile and allows the usage of the turntable with or without it. -
Page 18: Warranty And Service
WARRANTY & SERVICE WARRANTY To validate the warranty is necessary to register the unit on the Gold Note internet web site within 15 days from the purchase on the appropriate area of the web site: www.goldnote.it/warranty If the unit is not registered correctly or has been purchased from a different country of the purchaser home address the unit will not be covered by any warranty and the registration will be refused. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Only dry cloth is allowed. Motor heating. The motor is too hot. AC synchronous motors as the ones used by Gold Note may warm up to 50° Celsius without creating any problem. Motor noise. The motor produces a low Gently lift the pulley enough as required to avoid scraping noise while in function. -
Page 20: Important Safety Information
The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit. Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit. This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model and serial number and retain them for your records. - Page 21 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Follow the instructions and store them 8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 2. Heed all warnings 9. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 3. Do not use this apparatus near water specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
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