Rega Planar 2 User manual



INTRODUCTION
Please follow this quick set-up guide to ensure optimum
performance and perfect operation. Failure to do so may invalidate
your warranty. For more information on this product, please visit
www.rega.co.uk.
UNPACKING YOUR TURNTABLE
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PLANAR 2 / EN
1. PLATTER
2. DRIVE BELT / PULLEY
3. TONEARM
4. BALANCE WEIGHT
5. PLINTH
6. POWER INPUT
7. PHONO OUTPUT
8.
PS2 (UK)
INPUT 230 V AC 50 Hz 40 mA
OUTPUT 24 V AC 100 mA AC
PS2 (Korea)
INPUT 220 V AC 60 Hz 40 mA
OUTPUT 24 V AC 100 mA AC
PS2 (EURO)
INPUT 230 V AC 50 Hz 40 mA
OUTPUT 24 V AC 100 mA AC
PS2 (USA)
INPUT 115 V AC 60 Hz 90 mA
OUTPUT 24 V AC 100 mA AC
PS2 (AUS/NZ)
INPUT 230 V AC 50 Hz 40 mA
OUTPUT 24 V AC 100 mA AC
PS2 (Japan)
INPUT 100 V AC 50/60 Hz 100 mA
OUTPUT 24 V AC 100 mA AC
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WARNING: Only use the supplied Rega PS2 mains
adaptor with this product.

The tonearm external phono leads must be connected to a
suitable pre-amp phono stage.
Connect as follows:
Red = right channel
Black = left channel
require an external phono stage.*
(A) to Zero, carefully remove the stylus guard
from the Carbon cartridge.
Balance the arm by slowly screwing the balance weight (C) on to
the balance weight shaft (D)
of a record. Once you have found the balancing point the required
tracking downforce can be applied. Half a turn of the balance
downforce for the supplied Carbon Cartridge is 2 grams (B).
clockwise to apply the required 2 grams of downforce. Use the
plastic plugs on the balance weight as a positional guide.
If you are using a different cartridge model you will need to adjust
the amount of turns according to your manufacturer’s suggested
You can change playing speed by simply removing the glass platter
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.
*Rega phono stages and cartridges 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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B
C
D

WARRANTY
GARANTIE
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GARANTÍA
GARANTIA
PLANAR 2

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PLANAR 2
ONDERHOUD
GARANTIE
GARANTI
GARANTI

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PLANAR 2
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