Miniot Wheel 2 User manual

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Wheel 2 user manual
FEBRUARY 2023

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Congratulations
on your Wheel 2!
Each Wheel 2 is hand built
in Schagen, Noord-Holland.
All parts are of our own design,
and nearly all of these parts
are made in our lab in Schagen,
Noord-Holland.
The Miniot team
Wheel 2 is a turntable upside down.
All delicate parts sit below the record,
protected from dust or accidents.
Unlike other turntables, Wheel 2 turns
counterclockwise, and plays the opposite
side (the side facing down) of your record.
Because of its unique construction,
Wheel 2 can be used horizontally and
vertically.
Wheel 2 is operated by the unique slide
track system.
We’ve gone to great lengths to build
Wheel 2 to the best of our ability, using
the nest materials and components, to
give you many years of enjoyment.
Wheel 2 is precisely calibrated during
assembly. No adjustments are needed.
Please read this manual carefully to
ensure you understand all the features
and functions of Wheel 2 . Enjoy!
Wheel 2
Handmade in Holland
Wheel 2
Instruction video

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Precautions
• Turntables, tonearms and cartridges are
delicate, so please take extreme care
when moving, setting-up and using them.
• Do not use Wheel 2 near sources of
heat, or liquids. Don’t expose Wheel 2
to moisture. Ensure ventilation around
Wheel, at least 10 cm in all directions.
• Do not open Wheel 2’s enclosure or force
objects into its openings. Never drop
small parts into Wheel 2’s openings.
• Place Wheel 2 on a xed level surface
where it will not fall or trip. Don’t place
Wheel 2 on surfaces like carpet or fabric.
• Wheel 2 should only be used in mild
climates between 5 °C (41 °F) and 35 °C
(95 °F). Avoid direct sunlight to keep your
records and Wheel 2 healthy.
• Keep packaging material and small pieces
out of reach of small children.
• Unplug the power supply if Wheel 2 is not
used for extended periods of time.
• Only clean Wheel 2 with a microbre cloth
(lightly damp if necessary). If the wooden
parts of Wheel 2 lose their luster over time,
a drop of furniture oil makes it look like new.
• If Wheel 2 performs erratically or emits
smoke or odour, disconnect from
the power supply and contact us at
[email protected]om.
• Wheel 2 and it’s cartridge (excluding
stylus) are warranted against all
manufacturing defects. This warranty
does not cover wear, tear and shipping
costs.
• Any modications or failure to follow
recommended guidelines may void the
warranty.
• If Wheel 2 needs to be returned for repair
or inspection, the original packaging must
be used to preserve your warranty.
Unpacking
Wheel 2 is shipped in a square brown
protective box. This box encloses a
smaller white box. This box contains:
- Wheel 2’s trademark transparent record
- Magnetic puck/single adapter
- Wooden stylus cleaning brush
- 2 meter power cable
- 5V DC usb power supply
- User’s manual
- Wheel 2
- Two legged stand and screwdriver
Wheel 2 is securely enclosed by foam.
A red clip at the bottom locks the arm in
position during transport. After removal
of the red clip, Wheel 2 is ready to use.
NOTE: PLEASE GIVE YOUR WHEEL A FEW
HOURS TO ACCOMMODATE TO YOUR
ENVIRONMENT BEFORE YOU START USING IT.
After unpacking, store the box for future
use and safe transport if needed.

Wheel 2 placement
By nature, turntables are designed to
make sound from even the smallest
vibrations. This means that they are also
very good at picking up vibrations you
don’t want to hear.
To minimize this, Wheel 2 is built with a
carefully tuned combination of mass,
stiness, magnets and isolation. All of
this helps, but it’s still important that
Wheel 2 is placed or mounted on a rigid,
sturdy surface, away from loudspeakers
or ampliers.
Do not leave Wheel 2 exposed to heat
and direct sunlight, this may aect the
cosmetic nish over time, and could
cause warping of records on Wheel.
Because of its construction and built-in
sensor, Wheel 2 can be used in three
orientations: on a table, on the wall, and
on a stand.
1. If you use Wheel 2 horizontally, or at,
place it on a sturdy, vibration free table.
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2. Wheel 2 can be mounted on a stand or
hung on a wall. Concrete or brick walls are
are better than box walls.
Mounting the stand
First, remove the short screws from Wheel
2s rear (4) with the supplied screwdriver (1).
Attach the plate (5) to Wheel 2: Slide the
tubes (2) into the openings at the bottom
of Wheel 2’s plinth. Hold the plate with the
rubber towards you and align the counter-
sunk holes (6) over the tubes. Use the long
screws (3) to mount the plate to the base.
Wall mount
Wheel 2 can be hung directly on a wall with
a single screw. The two keyholes in the
bottom plate are spaced at 80 mm. The
plate (5) can be used as a wall adapter by
placing screws (4) into holes (7).
table stand wall
Vinyl rules
Vinyl records can be vulnerable by todays
standards. A few basic rules keep your
records in perfect shape.
1. Always handle the record by its edges,
touching only the label. Never touch
grooves of the records.
2. Buckle the record jacket when
removing or replacing the record by
pressing the jacket against you. This will
help prevent scratches.
3. Before playing the record, wipe it
slightly with a designated record cleaning
brush. This helps to remove the static
dust which collects on the record.
4. Always place a record back into its
sleeve after you’re done playing. Don’t
drop your record into its sleeve, always
slide it in gently.
5. Vinyl records need to be stored in an
upright position to keep them in good
condition. Stacked or slanted records can
warp over time.
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Audio Power
Wheel 2 connections
Ports
Wheel 2 has a simplied port setup
mounted in the base.
If used horizontally, the connectors point
away from you, if used upright,
the connectors point downward.
Power
Wheel 2 comes with its own 5V DC power
supply. It adapts to the AC voltage in your
country and connects between your wall
plug and the 5V port on Wheel 2’s rear
panel.
Dierent connector types are available:
Europe (EU), United Kingdom (UK),
United States (US) and Australia (AU).
Ground
Because Wheel 2 has a high end phono
preamp built right into the tonearm,
it delivers a RIAA corrected linear
preamplied signal to its 3,5 mm port.
A separate ground wire is not needed.
3,5 mm minijack port
Wheel 2 has a single 3,5 mm minijack
audio port and can be connected directly
to an amplier with ‘aux’ or ‘line’ input, to
wired headphones, and to wired active
loudspeakers.
Most ampliers use RCA or cinch inputs.
To connect Wheel 2, use a 3,5 mm to
RCA cable.
IF WHEEL 2 IS CONNECTED TO AN AMPLIFIER,
ALWAYS USE ITS AUX OR LINE INPUTS.
CONNECTING WHEEL 2 TO AN AMPLIFIER’S
PHONO INPUT MAY RESULT IN DISTORTED
SOUND OR DAMAGE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT.
Wireless
To use Wheel 2 with wireless equipment,
a wireless transmitter can be connected
to the 3,5 mm port.

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start button action, display
short press play • / pause ••
long press stops record, arm to home position
press & hold repeat mode • ••
double press purist mode • ••
forward button
short press next track
long press jogs forward
backward button
short press previous track
long press jogs backwards
settings button (without record)
short press toggle auto rpm •••
33 rpm ••• ••• •••
45 rpm ••• ••• ••• •••
press & hold (5 sec) stylus cleaning mode
slide track volume slider
in pause mode jog
in stylus mode stylus pressure setting
each block ••• of leds is 0,5 gram
button placement
slide track
display
to play, swing the edge
of the record
counterclockwise
IMPORTANT:
WHEEL 2’S TONEARM
SITS BELOW THE
RECORD.
IT PLAYS THE SIDE
FACING DOWN.
WHEEL 2 ALWAYS TURNS
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
Using Wheel 2
Starting Wheel 2
Wheel 2 doesn’t have a power switch.
After connecting the power supply, the
display briey shows a level indicator. If
Wheel 2 is level, the indicator disappears
and Wheel 2 is ready to use. If Wheel 2
is idle for 30 seconds, it automatically
switches o. Any action turns it on again.
Speed - By default, Wheel 2 automatically
selects 33,3 rpm for 10 and 12 inch
records, and 45 rpm for 7 inch records.
You can manually select 33,3* or 45 rpm
by toggling the settings button. If one
block of leds is diplayed, automatic speed
is selected. Three blocks is 33,3 rpm and
four blocks is 45 rpm.
Placing a record on Wheel
Just put a record on Wheel 2 and press
play or swing the record to play.
IF WHEEL 2 IS USED UPRIGHT ON THE STAND,
OR ON THE WALL, USE THE MAGNETIC PUCK
TO PREVENT THE RECORD FROM FALLING OFF.
Operation
Wheel 2 is operated with the slide track
and three buttons underneath it. All
actions are conrmed by the led display.

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Here’s an overview of the functions.
♦ Start - Just put on a record and press
the start button to start playing. Pressing
the button again pauses the record.
♦ Stop - When a record is playing, a long
press lifts and moves the arm to its
home position. The record stops spinning.
Swing to play - Wheel 2 also
starts playing if you swing the record
counterclockwise.
♦ Pause and resume - Pressing the
start button when a record is playing
pauses Wheel 2. The stylus is taken o
the record but stays in position. The
record keeps spinning and the the display
shows a pause sign (two leds). Another
short press resumes playing.
Next or previous track - When a
record is playing, pressing the forward or
backward button once moves the arm to
the next or previous track. Pressing the
buttons more times let you skip a track.
Jogging with the slide track When
a record is playing, press the start button
to pause the record. Moving the slide
track let you easily navigate the entire
side of the record. The dispay shows
precisely where you are. By pressing the
start button again, you can land the stylus
and start playing where you want it.
NOTE: TRACK SELECTION MIGHT NOT BE
ACCURATE ON COLOURED OR TRANSPARENT
RECORDS, OR RECORDS WITH VERY NARROW
TRACKS. YOU CAN ALWAYS USE THE SLIDE
TRACK FOR ACCURATE POSITIONING.
Repeat mode - Press and hold the start
button ♦ sets Wheel 2 in repeat mode.
It endlessy plays one side of the record
until you stop it. In repeat mode, the
stylus position is displayed as three leds.
Output volume - The slide track can
be used as volume control by sliding to
the right (louder) or to the left (quieter).
Service mode - Over time, the stylus
picks up dust from the record grooves.
This aects audio quality. To clean the
stylus, remove the record, press
for 5 seconds until the tonearm comes
out. Carefully clean the stylus with the
included brush. After cleaning, any button
action parks the arm in it’s home position.
Stylus pressure - Wheel 2’s automatic
tracking system controls groove
contact with much more precision than
conventional balanced systems do.
Almost all records will play awlessly with
the factory stylus pressure of 2,1 gram.
Moving the slide track in service mode
(arm out) allows you to set stylus
pressure between 0,5 and 4 gram. Each
displayed led block represents 0,5 gram.
If Wheel has been idle for 30 seconds,
stylus pressure is reset to default.
Purist Mode - In rare occasions, if a
record is severely out of balance or
alignment, or if the lead-in groove is too
short, processing isn’t nished when
the music starts playing. In Purist Mode,
Wheel 2 rst plays a few seconds of
your record silently. When all relevant
data is processed, the stylus is moved
to the lead-in groove again and audio
starts. Depending on the severity of
misalignment and imbalance, this takes
up to 10-15 seconds. Purist mode is
activated per record by double clicking
the start ♦ button. The stylus position is
displayed as two leds.buttobutt
PLEASE NOTE: PURIST MODE IS ONLY MEANT
FOR RECORDS WITH AUDIBLE DEFICIENCIES.
NORMALLY, YOU CAN LEAVE PURIST MODE OFF.
Constant Groove Speed
Constant Groove Speed is what sets
Wheel 2 apart. All variables of the drive
systems are analyzed: alignment, weight,
balance, position, etc. These values are
used to calculate a constant 33,3 or 45
rpm only where the stylus tip touches the
groove. Motor speeds are recalculated
every millisecond. Once the record
starts spinning, a compensation prole is
being made, and a self learning algorithm
continuously optimizes speed on the y.

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Wheel 2 dimensions
Wheel base Ø x H 330 x 42,7 mm
Center stick Ø x H 7,2 x 24,5 mm
Total Weight 2850 gram
Audio Technica AT95E
Type Moving magnet,
dual magnet cartridge
Frequency Response 20-20,000 Hz
Channel Separation >20 dB at 1 kHz
Tracking weight 2,1 grams, horizontal/
vertical setup
Channel Balance within 2.0 dB
Stylus 0.4 x 0.7 mil elliptical
diamond stylus
Cartridge is factory tted to tonearm.
Not user replaceable.
Replacement Stylus Modied ATN95E.
User replaceable.
Phono stage built into tonearm
RIAA accuracy +/-0.2dB 100Hz to 100kHz
Output 750 mW
Impedance 0,265 Ohm
Harmonc distortion <0,00008%
Miniot Linear tonearm
Electromagnetic stylus pressure
Closed loop position control
Tangential tracking
Servo controlled stylus tracking
Drive system
Self learning closed-loop speed control
Speed 33,3 and 45 rpm.
Power
Power supply 100-240V AC - 5V 2A
Plug type is based on country or user preference
Wheel 2 specications*
* All product specications and data are subject to changes without notice.
speakersoutput to aux in amplifier
output with volume control to wired headphone
output with volume control to active speakers
output to wireless

Wheel 2 by Miniot
Handmade in Holland
Miniot bv - Laan 22 - 1741 EB Schagen - the Netherlands
www.miniot.com - [e-mail]