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- Page 1 R O K S A N A U D I O L I M I T E D 6 N O R T H F I E L D I N D U S T R I A L E S T A T E B E R E S F O R D A V E N U E A L P E R T O N M I D D L E S E X...
- Page 2 I N T R O D U C T I O N Record Player Congratulations on becoming a TMS Series 3 owner. Your TMS 3 is constructed to the finest specification and it is designed to provide enjoyment and insight to recorded music on vinyl like never before. The unparalleled precision, absolute detail, emotional and musical performance of the TMS 3 sets the standard for all record playing systems.
- Page 3 ACCESSORIES Careful not to damage the pulley IMPORTANT PROTECTION FOAM IMPORTANT PROTECTION FOAM Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 3 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 4 8, 9, 10 Plinth Protection Packing Rubber Pad 11, 12, 13 Pillar Protection Packing Rubber Pad Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 4 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 5 The detachable arm board is fixed by three stainless steel bolts for easy tonearm mounting and adjustment. At the heart of TMS 3 is Roksan’s unique and formidable self-centering, self-aligning true single point main bearing. The innovative design of this bearing provides almost silent, frictionless rotation, precisely defining the rotational axis.
- Page 6 This maximizes inertia to mass ratio and reduces undue pressure on the bearing contact point. It is this level of attention to detail throughout the design that ensures musical integrity. Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 6 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice.
- Page 7 Record Player Prepare a level surface using the spirit level to place the TMS 3 on (‘absolute’ level is not critical as long as the surface is reasonably level). If you wish to use a dedicated equipment support, ensure that you get a ‘vertically’...
- Page 8 The TMS 3 is fitted with a high quality 5-pin tonearm connector, a pair of gold plated RCA phono sockets and a ‘ground’ terminal and wire. If the tonearm fitted has a standard 5- pin type arm connection, then simply plug the connector into the arm and use a pair of analogue interconnects between the TMS 3 and your phono input.
- Page 9 Locate inserts (1, 2 & 3) and carefully screw the Set-up Feet on as shown TMS3 UNDERSIDE LEVEL Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 9 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 10 Spindle free from any dirt Gently place the Inner Platter Spindle into the Main Bearing and allow it to settle down * Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 10 of 27 ENGLISH...
- Page 11 Mid-plinth position will move down or up by more than 3mm. There are no adjustments from outside of the record player for this. Only Roksan or Roksan appointed distributor/retailer, trained on setting up the TMS 3, should carry out this adjustment. Roksan Audio ltd...
- Page 12 Motor Pulley & Inner/outer platter alignment View from B View from A Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 12 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 13 The Top, Mid and Bottom plinths are made of piano lacquered high density MDF and may not be absolutely flat. These plinths are structural components of the TMS 3 and only their structural properties are important. It is however very important that the Main bearing/Inner platter, the Arm Board and the Pulley are level with each other.
- Page 14 When the Pulley and the Platters are level to each other, the Belt should ride about 1mm above the Pulley flange; see below TILT ADJUSTMENT ABOUT AXIS ‘X’ TILT ADJUSTMENT ABOUT AXIS ‘Y’ Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 14 of 27 ENGLISH...
- Page 15 FRONT to BACK level. So you need to check the front to back level after adjusting the left to right level. See below: Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00...
- Page 16 (i.e. less than 1mm gap), running position again (Repeat this process if necessary) the rotational speed would be slightly decreased. Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 16 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 17 Tonearm, Counter weight, Inner & Outer Platters must be fitted before any level 3.0mm A/F ALLEN KEY adjustment is carried out. Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 17 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 18 MOTOR FREE TO taking it in your car. ROTATE ABOUT ‘A’ Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 18 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 19 Clean the dust cover with a damp cloth as and when required. • The TMS 3 plinths may be cleaned with a very soft cloth. For any stubborn marks, use wax based furniture polish (such as Johnson’s Pledge). Very little high quality furniture polish can also be used every six to eight months.
- Page 20 No Bearing Ball Impression No Impression Refer to SETUP section above for detail on charging the Main Bearing with Roksan Supplied oil. Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 20 of 27 ENGLISH...
- Page 21 Your TMS 3 is designed to work on a level, light, vertically rigid non-resonant surface. If the unit is to be on a floor mounted Hi-Fi rack, then ensure the rack is vertically rigid. It is not as important if the rack is slightly compliant side ways.
- Page 22 COMPRESSED SPRING CONTACT THROUGH x2 TUNGSTEN CARBIDE BALLS BASE CONTACT THROUGH SILICONE REST PAD Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 22 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 23 Site the Roksan Dedicated DC Power Supply (DX2/DS1.5) on a well ventilated shelf/rack and connect it to the mains but leave it off. Using the ROK-DC1 power lead supplied connect the TMS 3 to one of the DC outputs on the back of the DX2/DS1.5.
- Page 24 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Record Player If you suspect that your ROKSAN TMS 3 Record Player is not operating properly, first check all the connections carefully. Below are some likely encountered problems with suggestions for possible cure. The list is not exhaustive: If you have any unresolved problems, please consult your appointed ROKSAN dealer or distributor.
- Page 25 450 x 370 x 220mm (incl. Feet & base & dust cover) Weight 18 Kg Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 25 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 26 Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 26 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 27 ROKSAN Retailer Name: ………………………………… Location: ……………………………… Please keep a record for future reference Roksan Audio ltd TMS 3 Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2.00 Page 27 of 27 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...