Connection to the amplier
The tonearm external phono leads must be connected to
a suitable phono stage.
Connect as follows:
Red = right channel.
Black = left channel.
you will require an external stage.*
Seing up the RB220 tonearm
To set-up the RB220 tonearm, screw on the balance weight
a record on the platter. Tracking force can now be applied,
half a turn of the weight (180 degrees) = 1 gram of force.
Turn the weight to the suggested force of your cartridge
manufacturer’s guidelines. The suggested force for the
supplied Carbon cartridge is 2 grams (360 degrees). Use the
plastic plugs on the weight as a guide. Bias adjustment is
automatic on the RB220 tonearm.
Manual speed change
You can change playing speed by simply removing the glass
rpm or 45 rpm wheels of the drive pulley, as shown.
Cartridge alignment protractor
The Planar 2 comes with the Rega Carbon cartridge aligned
ready for play. If you need to replace or upgrade the cartridge,
please use the cartridge alignment protractor provided along
with the cartridge manufacturer’s guidelines.
a
45 rpm
b
Rega phono stages are sold separately. For full
details, visit www.rega.co.uk.
Upgrade with the Rega performance pack
specically designed for the Planar 2. For full
details, visit www.rega.co.uk.
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