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- Page 1 PIANOSA THE ITALIAN TURNTABLE USERʼS MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX PACKAGE CONTENT..........................P. 3 P. 4 INTRODUCTION........................... KEY FEATURES............................P. 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................P. 6 SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS........................... P. 7 INSTALLING THE PLATTER........................P. 8 INSTALLING THE BELT AND THE TONEARM CABLE................... P. 10 ANTI-SKATING, AZIMUTH, COUNTERWEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS..............P. 11 VTA SETUP............................ -
Page 4: Package Content
PACKAGE CONTENT •1 Turntable Pianosa • 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... -
Page 5: Introduction
Quadral-Core micro-controller, Pianosa product to create a truly unique experience. can effectively control vibrations and deliver high torque for the greatest dynamic and resolution. Every Gold Note product is 100% proudly designed, manufactured and assembled in Italy... -
Page 6: Key Features
• The Pianosa is a rigid turntable that uses a 50mm thick plinth made of Hardwood or MDF interfaced with a 3mm stainless steel and a 20mm Black Lacquered MDF plinth. -
Page 7: Technical Specifications
Motor: 12 Volt High Torque synchronous Platter: 23mm Dampened Poly-Vinyl Platter Spindle: Split-Spindle™ clamping design Platter Bearing: Chromed Steel 5mm ball bearing Tonearm: Gold Note B-5.1 (or opt. B-7 Ceramic) Dust cover: transparent acrylic with hinges POWER Power supply: 18V output... -
Page 8: Set-Up Instructions
Once the 33⅓rpm is playing its red LED light turns on. check if all the listed items are supplied. 2. Place the Pianosa deck on a levelled surface, such as • Outer button starts and stops the 45rpm speed. a wall shelf immune to footfall, then level the turntable. -
Page 9: Installing The Platter
INSTALLING THE PLATTER CONTENT OF THE TURNTABLE BOX 1 Platter 2 Oil Vessel 3 Ball bearing 4 Platter Spindle Tip + Platter spindle PLATTER SPINDLE TIP PLATTER BEARING HOUSING PLATTER SPINDLE... - Page 10 INSTALLING THE PLATTER INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove plug from the middle of the turntable 2 Insert the Ball Bearing into the Bearing Housing* of the turntable taking care to center it on the bottom seat 3 Oil the Platter Spindle as shown in figure 3 4 Insert the Platter Spindle into the Bearing Housing 5 Lay the Platter on the Platter Spindle 6 Secure the Platter Spindle Tip in the threaded hole of the...
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Page 11: 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 The Male DIN plug and the female DIN plug must be connected as... -
Page 12: Anti-Skating, Azimuth, Counterweight Adjustments
ANTI-SKATING, AZIMUTH, COUNTERWEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS ANTI-SKATING nylon wire with bullet counterweight 2. ANTI-SKATING adjustment bar 3. 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 13: 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. Allen key 1,5 mm Arm board 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 14: Power Supply
POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Is necessary to use the correct AC plug based on your local area. Size: 67.3 x 43.5 x 37.5 mm 43.5 mm PLEASE NOTE: Before plugging the AC adapter plug the round connector indicated here. -
Page 15: 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 Pianosa also features a fine speed adjustment “Pitch Control” function to achieve a precise control over the speed of the turntable. -
Page 16: Calibration: Cartridge Overhang, Alignment And Speed
CALIBRATION: CARTRIDGE OVERHANG, ALIGNMENT AND 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 allignment 66 mm. -
Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: Warranty And Service
WARRANTY AND 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 20: Troubleshooting
Gold Note may warm up to 50° Celsius without creating any problem. Noise on startup The turntable produces a slight It is normal for the belt to produce a slight noise rubbing noise upon startup when starting. For spare parts visit the official Gold Note store at: www.akamaiaudio.it... -
Page 21: Important Safety Information
Protect the product from rain and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc. 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. - Page 22 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Follow the instructions and store them 10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 2. Heed all warnings 11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. 3. Do not use this apparatus near water Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam- 4.
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