Magnetic Fader Q And A; Important Note - Rane TTM56 Operator's Manual

Rotating or Replacing Transform (Phono/Line) Switches
1. Required tool: #1 Philips screwdriver
2. Disconnect the power.
3. Remove knobs from controls covered by the Lexan faceplate.
4. Remove the four 4-40 screws attaching the Lexan faceplate.
5. Remove the two 4-40 switch mounting plate screws.
6. If rotating controls only, go to step 10.

Magnetic Fader Q and A

Q: Will I damage the faders if I spray them with bad stuff or spill bad things in them?
A: No. The Faders in the TTM 56 are designed with materials highly resistant to corrosion and most chemicals. There are no
electrical contacts to clean or damage. While bad things may change the feel of the Faders, bad things will not affect the
sound. To clean Faders that have had a bad thing put in them, follow the simple instructions on page Manual-8.
Q: Can I install magnetic Faders in a TTM 54, TTM 52 or any other mixer?
A: Sorry. The connectors may be similar, but the circuits are very different. Connecting the Faders to anything other than the
intended cable in the TTM 56 could permanently damage them.
Q: Can I install other Faders in my TTM 56?
A: No. The cable connections are specially designed for Rane magnetic Faders.
Q: Can I install a different magnetic Fader in my mixer or swap the position of my Faders?
A: No. In order to achieve the highest possible accuracy, each magnetic Fader is factory calibrated for the location in which it
was shipped. For information about replacement or calibration, contact Rane Customer Service. If you remove the Faders for
cleaning, make sure you mark them. This allows you to put them back in the same location.

Important Note

CHASSIS GROUNDING
If your system exhibits excessive hum or buzzing, there is an incompatibility in the grounding configuration between units
somewhere. Here are some things to try:
1. Check that the turntable grounding wires are connected to the PHONO GND posts.
2. Try combinations of lifting grounds on units that are supplied with ground lift switches or links.
3. If your equipment is in a rack, verify that all chassis are tied to a good earth ground, either through the line cord grounding
pin or the rack screws to another grounded chassis, or tied to the ground screw located next to the POWER switch.
4. This unit's outboard power supply does not ground the chassis through the line cord. Make sure that this unit is grounded
either to another chassis which is earth grounded, or directly to the grounding screw on an AC outlet cover by means of a wire
connected to a screw on the chassis with a star washer to guarantee proper contact.
Please refer to the RaneNote, "Sound System Interconnection" (supplied with this manual and available on our website) for
further information on system grounding.
©Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave. W., Mukilteo WA 98275-5098 USA TEL (425)355-6000 FAX (425)347-7757 WEB http://www.rane.com
Manual-10
7. Remove the two 2.5 mm screws holding the switch to the plate.
8. Remove the ribbon cable from the switch.
9. Attach the ribbon cable to the new switch.
10. Reattach the switch to the mounting plate.
11. Rotate the switch to the desired location.
12. Reinstall 4-40 screws holding the switch mounting plate.
13. Reinstall the decor faceplate and re-attach control knobs.
Transform
Switch
106266