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Related Manuals for Roksan Audio Xerxes.20plus
Summary of Contents for Roksan Audio Xerxes.20plus
- Page 1 R O K S A N A U D I O L I M I T E D L O N D O N N W 9 8 T R E N G L A N D J U B I L E E C L O S E T O W N S E N D L A N E 4 (0)208 205 2644...
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Page 2: Maintenance
I N T R O D U C T I O N Record Player Congratulations on your purchase of the ROKSAN Xerxes.20 Record Player. This record Player is designed plus and manufactured to the highest specification and rigorously tested to offer you many years of trouble-free pleasure. - Page 3 U N P A C K I N G Record Player ACCESSORIES Rmat-5 Careful not to damage the pulley Roksan Audio ltd Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual plus General Use Version 2.00 Page 3 of 22 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 4 At the heart of Xerxes.20 is Roksan’s unique and formidable self centring, self aligning true single point main plus bearing. The innovative design of this bearing provides almost silent, frictionless rotation, precisely defining the rotational axis.
- Page 5 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 Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual...
- Page 6 Roksan Audio ltd Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual plus General Use Version 2.00 Page 6 of 22 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
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Page 7: Setup Summary
4 to 5 drops of oil into the bearing housing. Always replace the plug, to keep the bearing housing clean, if you are not fitting the inner platter immediately. IMPORTANT: Always use ROKSAN supplied Main Bearing Oil Remove the inner platter/spindle assembly from its plastic bag. The spindle is slightly oiled to protect the tool steel spindle (remember to do the same if you are storing your Xerxes for a length of time). - Page 8 You will need to follow the tonearm manufacturer’s instructions as most tonearms differ slightly in their methods of fixing. Use a standard type arm cable preferably the ROKSAN 5-pin Din High Definition Tonearm Cable. This must either be ‘freely’ dressed in between the foam strips or fixed securely to the bottom plinth using cable ties (See figure).
- Page 9 Remove the oil vial cap and charge the Main Bearing with 4 to 5 drops of Roksan supplied Oil Due to very tight tolerances the Wear the cotton gloves and remove the Inner Platter from its...
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Page 10: Important Note
(e.g. Artemiz cut is set for the Artemiz tone arm weight etc.). If the tone arm to be fitted is heavier or lighter than the one anticipated, then the Sub-plinth may require readjustment. Roksan Audio ltd Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual plus General Use Version 2.00... - Page 11 (Note: The Xerxes.20 will perform better when the belt is not inside out and when it is the right way up! To check for this consult Roksan Audio or your Roksan retailer/distributor) Remove outer platter from the bag and gently place it upside down Drive Belt Direction over the inner platter and seat it correctly on its recess.
- Page 12 ‘B’ above) NOTE: Use a small, light, spirit level to check relative levels if necessary. TILT ADJUSTMENT ABOUT AXIS ‘X’ TILT ADJUSTMENT ABOUT AXIS ‘Y’ Roksan Audio ltd Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual plus General Use Version 2.00...
- Page 13 So when adjusting, slacken one a little and tighten the other a little. Adjustment of these two screws will change the 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 Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual...
- Page 14 (i.e. less than 1mm gap), running position again (Repeat this process if necessary) the rotational speed would be slightly decreased. Roksan Audio ltd Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual plus General Use Version 2.00...
- Page 15 Wait a couple of minutes and refit the drive belt and the outer platter and check the running position again (Repeat this process if necessary) Roksan Audio ltd Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual...
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Page 16: Operation Position
There is no need to fit this screw if you are merely moving the record player or taking it in MOTOR FREE TO your car etc. ROTATE ABOUT ‘A’ Roksan Audio ltd Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual plus General Use Version 2.00... - Page 17 The Xerxes.20plus requires minimal user maintenance. • The Main Bearing should be cleaned and recharged with Roksan Oil every 12-18 months. Important to ensure the Main Bearing Ball is in the housing before recharging with oil. See below •...
- Page 18 DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS, SOLVENT OR ABRASIVES. Bearing Ball No Bearing Ball Impression Impression Refer to SETUP section above for detail on charging the Main Bearing with Roksan Supplied oil. Roksan Audio ltd Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual plus General Use Version 2.00...
- Page 19 Record Player Your Xerxes.20plus 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.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Record Player If you suspect that your ROKSAN Xerxes.20plus 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 21 Wow & Flutter < 0.02% Rumble < -80dB Dimensions 450 x 370 x 115mm Weight 12 Kg Roksan Audio ltd Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual plus General Use Version 2.00 Page 21 of 22 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...
- Page 22 Purchase Date Year .……… Month …….. Day …….. ROKSAN Retailer Name: ………………………………… Location: ……………………………… Please keep a record for future reference Roksan Audio ltd Xerxes.20 Record Player User Manual plus General Use Version 2.00 Page 22 of 22 ENGLISH All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE...