Gold Note T-5 User manual

USER
MANUAL
T-5
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Thank you for purchasing one of our units
and welcome into the Gold Note world,
where we turn High-End audio and music
into a new experience.
Maurizio Aterini,
founder of Gold Note
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
| INFORMATION
the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet. or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
|Only use attachments/accessories specied
by the manufacturer.
|Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
|Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time. Refer all servicing to qualied
service personnel only. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way (such as when the power cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture) and in any case when the
apparatus does not operate normally or
has been dropped.
PLEASE NOTE
1 Do not disassemble any part of the
product.
2 Do not use any part of the product for
other purposes.
3 For service and problems of any kind,
contact qualified Gold Note personnel.
4 Protect the product from rain, humidity
and keep away from heat sources, electric
and electronic motors etc. The power
cord supplied must be used only on this
unit.
5 Gold Note does not have responsibility
for any improper use of this unit.
GENERIC INFORMATION
|Read these instructions and store them.
|Heed all warnings.
|Follow the instructions.
|Do not use this apparatus near water.
|Clean only with a dry cloth.
|Do not block the ventilation openings
and install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
|Do not install near heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
|Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarised or grounding-type plug: a
polarised plug hastwo blades with one
wider than the other.
|A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
Please record the model and serial number and retain them for your records.
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable
parts inside. Refer only to qualified Gold
Note service personnel for service.
WARNING!
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
GOLD NOTE - Information on the correct management of waste from
household Equipment pursuant to the European Directive 2012/19/EU
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol shown on the equipment or its packaging indicates
that the product, at the end of its useful life, must be collected separately from other waste
to allow its proper treatment and recycling. The user must therefore deliver, free of charge,
the end-of-life equipment to the centres for the separate collection of waste electrical and
electronic equipment, or return it to the dealer in accordance with the procedures established
by the legislation.
The appropriate separate collection of discarded equipment allows for proper recycling,
treatment and environmentally compatible disposal, helping to avoid the possible dispersion
of hazardous substances and negative effects on the environment and health, favouring
the reuse and/or recycling of the materials of which the equipment is composed of. Illegal
dumping of the product by the user involves the application of administrative sanction
provided for by the legislation in force. We invite you consult the current legislation and the
measures adopted by the public service operating in your country or territory.
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| INDEX
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 2
UNBOXING 3
INSTALLING THE TURNTABLE 4
OPERATION 8
CARTRIDGE CALIBRATION 9
DETACHABLE DUST COVER 11
PRODUCT REGISTRATION 12
TROUBLESHOOTING 13

| PACKAGE CONTENT
1x
T-5
1x
DUST
COVER
(with spacers)
3x
SPIKE
WASHERS
1x
USER
MANUAL
1x
GN STYLUS
GAUGE
1x
PROTRACTOR/OVERHANG
AND STROBOSCOPE
1x
FELT MAT
1x
DRIVE
BELT
1x
POWER
ADAPTER
1X
TONEARM
(pre-installed and calibrated)
1x
ANTI-SKATING
(bar, screws and counterweight)
1x
COUNTERWEIGHT
|118g
3x
ALLEN KEYS
|2.5mm |1.5mm|2.0mm
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MAIN FEATURES
|Speed:
331/3 rpm and 45rpm ±0,1%
|Speed changing:
Manual
|Transmission:
70 shores rectified NBR belt
|Motor:
High torque 12V synchronous
|Platter:
Ultra-clear soda lime glass (15mm)
|Plinth:
HDF with vibration-damping geometry
(22mm)
|Platter bearing:
Inverted design with 5mm chromed steel
ball bearing
|Tonearm:
Gold Note B-5.2
|Dust cover:
Transparent acrylic with hinges
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER
|Power supply:
12V, 100-120V 60Hz or
12V, 200-240V 50Hz
|Power consumption:
max 3W
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Dimensions:
425mm W | 140mm H | 360mm D
Weight:
Kg. 7.5
Kg. 12.5 - boxed

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| SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Please pay attention while unpacking the
turntable. The tonearm and the headshell
connectors are extremely delicate and must
be handled carefully to avoid damages to
the tonearm.
FIRST OPERATION
1 Please remove carefully the protecting
foam and check if all the listed items are
supplied.
2 Place the turntable on a levelled surface.
3 Fine tune the counterweight on the
tonearm ensuring the tracking weight
matches the requirements of your
cartridge.
4 Install the drive belt around the motor
pulley first, then carefully run it around
the platter.
5 Connect the turntable to the power
outlet.
POSITIONING THE TURNTABLE
Your turntable has been designed for Hi-Fi
systems. It must be protected from direct sun
and humidity. Do not place it near heating
sources, electrical and electronic motors,
mobile phones etc. The positioning on a
solid shelf, is crucial to achieve the best
audio performances possible.
SPEED SELECTION
To change the speed, place the belt on the
appropriate groove the pulley.
See page 8 for more info.
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| UNBOXING
Dust cover spacers
Allen keys (3)
Anti-skating
GN stylus gauge
Spike washers
Stroboscope,
overhang and
protractor
Belt
Platter
Counterweight
Felt mat
Power adapter

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| INSTALLING THE TURNTABLE
Platter
PLATTER SECTION
Small bevel = top side
Big bevel = bottom side
Platter
spindle
PLATTER
1 Position the platter on the spindle
ensuring the correct side is facing
upward.
2 Place the felt mat on the platter.
IMPORTANT
The platter bearing and spindle come
installed. To avoid damages, please do not
remove them.
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2
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BELT
Wrap the belt around the pulley and the
platter as shown in the picture.
ANTI-SKATING AND
COUNTERWEIGHT
Anti-skating: Nylon wire with bullet
counterweight.
1
Anti-skating: Adjustment bar.
2
Tonearm counterweight: to set up the
correct tracking force depending on the
phono cartridge in use.
3

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INSTALLING AND CALIBRATING THE
ANTI-SKATING
The anti-skating bar and the screws (2) are
packaged separately.
1 Install the anti-skating bar on the tonearm
ensuring the correct alignment and
tightening the screws gently.
2 Slip the loop of the anti-skating nylon wire
over the groove of the anti-skating bar.
2.5 1.5 0.5
3 Feed the wire through the loop of the
support hoop.
4 Adjust the anti-skating force choosing the
correct groove on the anti-skating bar.
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on the rear
VTA SETUP
Use the 1.5mm Allen key supplied to adjust
the VTA. Before moving the tonearm, loosen
the hex bolts found in the tonearm collar.
We recommend to loosen one hex bolt at
a time (usually loosening one is enough to
adjust the VTA).

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| OPERATION
POWER ON/OFF
Use the supplied cable to power the
turntable. Connect the power to the mains
socket rst and then to the turntable.
Use the ON/OFF button to power ON/OFF
the turntable. To set the desired speed,
follow the instructions below.
SPEED SELECTION
To change the speed, place the belt on the
appropriate groove the pulley.
Power cable
50 Hz 60 Hz
ON/OFF
button
33rpm:
Place the belt in the lower groove.
45rpm:
Place the belt in the higher groove.
45 rpm
331/3rpm
IMPORTANT
Do not use power supplied or power
adapters other than the original to avoid
damages to the motor.
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| CARTRIDGE CALIBRATION
Our turntables and tone arms are always pre-
calibrated at our factory but you can use the
GN Calibration tool to adjust the:
AOverhang.
BPhono Cartridge alignment.
BA

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OVERHANG
To set the correct overhang the Calibration
Tool must be inserted on to the turntable
record pin and the cartridge Tip must be
positioned on top of the pin.
Adjust the position of the cartridge until the
overhang of the phono cartridge matches
the manifacturer’s specications.
ALIGNMENT
To correctly align the phono cartridge and
achieve the best tracking position, point the
tip of the phono cartridge into the circles as
in the picture below.
The body of the phono cartridge must be
aligned to the vertical lines.
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| DETACHABLE DUST COVER
The dust cover features detachable hinges, a
new proprietary design developed to let you
enjoy your turntable at the best.
The hinges provide a stop point at about
90°: in this position the dust cover is stable
and held in place by the hinges.
Removing the dust cover is simple and
quick: lift the dust cover until it reaches the
90° stop point and it’s completely opened,
then gently slide it towards LEFT (facing the
turntable) to detach it from the plinth.
Please note: the dust cover can be removed
and reinserted only when it’s in its resting
position, at 90°.

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| PRODUCT REGISTRATION
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
We recommend to register the unit on our
internet website within 15 days from the
purchase at
www.goldnote.it/product-registration
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.
Please note that the warranty does not cover
in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Stylus
and Batteries.
WARRANTY
All Gold Note products come with a
warranty against defective materials and
workmanship.
Any service and inspection must be carried
out by a Gold Note dealer or distributor so
in case you need any assistance with this
product, please contact the seller.
PLEASE NOTE
Descriptions and technical characteristics
may vary at any time and without notice.
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WARNING
Gold Note products should only be
opened, serviced and inspected by certified
Gold Note technicians and dealers. Work
performed by unqualified personnel may
cause serious damage or personal injury.
Opening of the product by non-authorised
personnel will void the guarantee.
In this case, contact your dealer to be
advised on how the fault can be solved.
Do not return any object directly to the
factory or to the distributor without being
authorised to do so.
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| TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Levelling the turntable.
Cleaning the turntable.
Motor heating.
Noise on startup.
|The turntable is not
levelled.
|Use a spirit level to help
yourself and adjust the
levelling by screwing or
unscrewing the feet.
Unscrewing a foot increase
the height of that corner.
|With EXTREME care use
ONLY very soft 100%
cotton cloth to sweep
dust and stains out.
Any acid, alcohol or not
extremely soft cloth will
irreversibly damage the
turntable ne aesthetic.
Only dry cloth is allowed.
|During operations,
it is normal for AC
synchronous motors to
warm up to 50° Celsius.
|The driving belt drives
the platter by friction
and can produce a small
noise when initiating the
rotation.
|The turntable is dusty or
requires cleaning.
|The motor feels warm.
|There’s a rubbing noise
for a couple of seconds
when the motor starts to
spin.