Rotel RP-955 User manual
RP-955
Belt-Drive
Stereo
Turntable
OWNERS
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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION
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RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
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DO
NOT
OPEN
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CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
•
Explanation
of
Graphical
Symbols
Tne
ligmning
Hash
with
arrowhead
symbol,
within
an
equilateral
mangle,
is
intended
to
alert
you
to
the
presence
ol
uninsulated
’dangerous
voltage'
within
the
product
s
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magmtuoe
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
The
exclamation
point
within
an
eauilaterai
mangle
is
intended
lo
alert
you
lo
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance.
APPLICABLE
FOR
USA,
CANADA
OR
WHERE
APPROVED
TO
THE
USAGE
CAUTION
TO
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
MATCH
WIDE
3LADE
PLUG
TO
WIDE
SLOT,
INSERT
FULLY
.
ATTENTION
:
POUR
EVITER
LES
CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE
LA
LAME
LA
PLUS
LARGE
DE
LA
FICHE
DANS
LA
BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE
DE
LA
PRISE
ET
POUSSER
JUSQU
AU
FOND.
1.
Read
Instructions
-
All
the
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
read
before
the
appliance
is
operated
2.
Retain
Instructions
-
The
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
retained
four
for
future
reference.
3.
Head
Warnings
-
All
warnings
on
the
appliance
and
in
the
operating
instructions
should
be
adhered
to.
4.
Follow
Instructions
-
All
operating
and
otner
instructions
should
be
followed.
5.
Water
and
Moisture
-
The
appliance
snouic
not
be
used
near
water
-
for
example,
near
a
bathtub,
washbowl,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tuc.
in
a
wet
basement,
or
near
a
swtmmingpool,
etc.
6.
Carts
and
Stands
•
The
appliance
should
be
used
only
with
a
car.
or
stand
that
is
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
10.
Power
Source
-
The
appliance
should
be
connected
to
a
power
supply
only
of
the
type
described
in
the
operating
instructions
or
as
marked
on
the
appliance.
11.
Power-Cord
Protection
-
Power-supply
cords
should
be
routed
so
that
they
are
not
likely
to
be
walked
on
or
pinched
by
items
placed
upon
or
against
them,
paying
particular
attention
to
cords
at
plugs
convenience
receptacles,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
acpliance
12.
Cleaning
-
The
appliance
should
be
cleaned
only
as
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
13.
Nonuse
Periods
•
The
power
cord
of
the
apoliance
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
unused
for
a
long
period
of
time.
14.
Object
and
Liquid
Entry
•
Care
should
be
taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
into
and
liquids
not
spilled
into
tne
inside
oi
the
appliance.
PORTABLE
CART
WARNING
S3125A
7.
W
all
or
Ceiling
Mounting
-
The
appliance
should
be
mounted
to
a
wall
or
ceiling
only
as
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
15.
D
amage
Requiring
Service
-
The
appliance
should
be
serviced
by
qualified
service
personnel
when:
A.
The
power-supply
cord
or
the
plug
has
been
damaged:
or
B.
Objects
have
fallen,
or
liquid
has
been
spilled
into
the
appliance;
or
C.
The
appliance
has
been
exposed
to
rain;
or
D.
The
appliance
does
not
appear
to
operate
normally
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
performance;
or
8.
Ventilation
•
The
appliance
should
be
situated
so
that
its
location
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
its
proper
ventilation.
For
examDie.
tne
apDiiance
should
not
oe
situated
on
a
bed.
sofa,
rug,
or
similar
surface
that
may
block
the
ventilation
openings,
or
placed
in
a
built-in
installation,
such
as
a
bookcase
or
cabinet
tnat
may
impede
the
flow
oi
air
tnrougn
the
ventilation
openings.
9.
Heat
•
The
aooiiance
should
be
situates
av/av
from
nea:
sources
suer,
as
ractators.
stoves,
or
otne:
appliances
tea:
prepuce
neat
E.
T
he
appliance
has
been
dropped,
or
the
cabinet
damaged.
16.
Servicing
-
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
service
the
appliance
beyond
those
means
describee
in
the
operating
instructions.
All
otner
servicing
snouid
De
referred
to
qualified
service
personnel.
17.
Grounding
or
Polarization
-
Tne
precautions
that
should
oe
taKe-
s:
tnat
tne
crour.pmc
z'
coia.-ieanc'’
means
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:
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BELT-DRIVE
STEREO
TURNTABLE
RP-955
INTRODUCTION
We
at
Rotel
want
to
thank
you
for
purchasing
our
audio
product.
Rotel
audio
products
are
designed
to
use
the
latest
electronic
technology,
and
they
incorporate
our
long
experience
as
a
specialist
manufacturer
of
audio
equipment.
We
are
confident
that
you
will
find
satisfaction
in
the
high
quality
sound
and
top
performance,
and
that
you
will
find
pleasure
in
the
functional
beauty
achieved
through
human-engineering
concept.
Before
starting
operation,
please
read
this
instruction
manual
thoroughly
and
acquaint
yourself
with
the
proper
mode
of
using
the
unit
and
all
its
connections.
We
hope
you
will
enjoy
top-notch
performance
for
many
years
to
come.
UNPACKING
Counterweight
and
hinges
for
dustccver
are
packed
inside
the
styrofoam
molding.
Platter
and
rubber
mat
are
packaged
separately
and
placed
beneath
the
body
of
the
unit.
INSTALLATION
To
prevent
hum,
do
not
place
the
unit
near
appliances
with
motors
or
large
transformers.
Be
sure
the
unit’s
location
is
not
subject
to
high
temperature,
humidity,
or
direct
sunlight,
to
prevent
possible
troubles.
Vibration
or
tilted
installation
will
impede
good
performance
of
the
turntable
and
the
stylus
will
skip
grooves.
PART
NAMES
(1)
Turntable
spindle
(2)
Turntable
platter/rubber
mat
(3)
Speed
selector
(4)
Power
button
(5)
Headshell
(6)
Tonearm
(7)
Arm
rest/arm
clamp
(8)
Cueing
stick
(9)
Antiskating
device
(10)
Stylus
force
gauge
(
11
)
Counterweight
(12)
Pulley
(beneath
the
platter)
ASSEMBLING
THE
TURNTABLE
1.
There
are
two
large
holes
in
the
center
of
the
turntable
platter,
one
into
which
the
center
spindle
is
inserted
and
the
other
through
which
the
belt
is
installed.
By
inserting
a
finger
through
the
larger
hole,
the
finger
can
hook
onto
the
rubber
belt
inside
the
turntable.
2.
By
placing
the
turntable
platter
onto
the
spindle,
the
platter
will
adjust
itself
to
match
the
spindle.
The
finger
inserted
through
the
larger
hole
can
then
set
the
belt
onto
the
pulley.
a
When
the
turntable
is
manually
turned
two
or
three
times
around,
the
belt
will
settle
onto
the
pulley
and
the
platter
will
also
adjust
itself
accordingly.
4.
Place
the
rubber
mat
onto
the
turntable
platter.
5.
With
the
stylus
force
gauge
set
toward
the
front,
install
the
counterweight
onto
the
rear
end
of
the
tone
arm
by
turning
it
to
the
right.
CONNECTION
TO
AMPLIFIER
OR
RECEIVER
The
unit
is
provided
with
RCA
cords
for
both
channels,
and
a
ground
wire.
The
RCA
cord
with
white
plug
should
be
connected
to
L
(left
channel)
of
PHONO
terminals
and
the
cord
with
red
plug
to
R
(right
channel)
of
PHONO
terminals
on
the
amplifier
or
receiver.
Connect
the
ground
wire
to
GND
terminals
on
the
amplifier
or
receiver.
OVERHANG
ADJUSTMENT
Though
this
turntable
has
been
adjusted
prior
to
shipping,
the
overhang
can
be
further
adjusted
if
required.
•
Use
a
rule,
etc.
to
carry
out
correct
adjustment.
As
shown
in
the
illustration,
overhang
indicates
the
distance
from
the
stylus
tip
to
the
center
of
the
turntable
spindle
when
the
stylus
tip
falls
on
the
extension
of
a
straight
line
from
the
pivot
of
the
tonearm
to
the
center
of
the
spindle.
If
the
overhang
adjustment
is
not
properly
made,
the
stylus
will
not
be
able
to
trace
the
record
grooves
correctly.
1.
Loosen
the
two
cartridge
mounting
screws.
2.
Position
the
tonearm
over
the
spindle.
3.
Slide
the
cartridge
forward
or
backward
until
the
position
of
the
stylus
tip
corresponds
to
the
specified
distance
from
the
center
of
spindle
(see
illustration).
4.
After
obtaining
correct
overhang,
tighten
the
two
cartridge
mounting
screws
firmly.
Note:
Be
careful
not
to
touch
stylus
during
adjustment
with
fingers.
STYLUS
FORCE
ADJUSTMENT
Appropriate
stylus
force
must
be
obtained
to
let
the
stylus
trace
the
groove
correctly.
Incorrect
setting
of
the
stylus
force
may
cause
the
system
to
skip
grooves
or
affect
the
reproduced
sound
quality.
1.
Set
the
antiskating
knob
to
0
position.
Lower
the
cueing
stick,
and
release
the
tonearm
from
the
arm
rest.
2.
Move
the
counterweight
forward
and
backward
so
that
the
tonearm
will
be
balanced
horizontally.
When
balanced,
the
headshell
is
raised
and
the
tonearm
parallels
the
main
body
with
the
tonearm
base
as
fulcrum.
(Caution:
Be
careful
not
to
drop
the
stylus
or
hit
it
against
the
platter
or
other
objects.)
3
a
Return
the
tonearm
onto
the
arm
rest.
Turn
the
gauge
ring
of
the
counterweight
so
that
0
point
falls
on
the
reference
marker
on
the
tonearm.
4.
T
qrn
the
counterweight
to
preset
the
reading
on
the
gauge
to
the
designated
stylus
force
of
your
cartridge.
Do
not
touch
the
gauge
ring,
as
it
will
turn
with
the
counterweight.
5.
T
urn
and
set
the
anti-skating
knob
to
the
value
same
as
the
stylus
force
of
your
cartridge.
Stylus
force
adjustment
is
now
complete.
PLAY
1.
Set
the
Speed
Selector
to
the
r.p.m.
required
for
the
record.
2.
Place
a
record
on
the
platter.
To
play
a
record
with
a
large
center
hole,
use
an
EP
adaptor
commercially
available.
3.
Free
the
tonearm
from
the
arm
rest
clamp.
4.
Press
Power
button
to
turn
on
the
unit.
The
platter
will
begin
to
turn.
5.
Swing
the
tonearm
to
correct
position
over
the
record.
6.
Lower
the
cueing
stick,
and
the
stylus
will
descend
onto
the
record
to
start
the
play.
7.
When
the
play
is
finished,
or
when
you
wish
to
interrupt
the
play
midway
through
the
record,
lift
the
cueing
stick.
Return
the
tonearm
to
the
arm
rest,
and
secure
it
with
the
arm
rest
clamp.
Press
the
Power
button
to
turn
off
the
unit,
and
the
platter
will
stop
turning.
FINE-ADJUSTING
THE
SPEED
Though
this
turntable
has
been
adjusted
prior
to
shipping,
the
rotation
speed
of
the
platter
can
be
further
adjusted
if
required.
The
two
screws
at
the
bottom
of
the
turntable,
one
for
33
1/3
rpm
and
the
other
for
45
rpm
can
be
adjusted
to
achieve
a
more
accurate
speed.
Make
these
adjustments
under
the
light
of
the
fluorescent
lamp.
1.
Place
the
stroboscopic
template
onto
the
turntable
platter
in
the
same
manner
as
when
playing
records.
2.
Set
two
stands
of
equal
height
(tables
or
boxes,
etc.)
about
10
cm
(4
inches)
apart,
and
place
the
turntable
onto
them
as
if
forming
a
bridge.
Be
sure
that
the
turntable
is
as
perfectly
level
as
possible
when
doing
this.
3.
L
ook
at
the
bottom
of
the
turntable
to
ensure
that
the
holes
to
the
two
adjustment
screws
are
visible.
(If
they
are
not,
then
readjust
the
stands
and
the
turntable
until
the
holes
appear.)
4.
On
the
stroboscope,
there
are
two
markings
of
50
Hz
and
60
Hz
for
each
of
the
two
speeds,
33
1/3
rpm
and
45
rpm.
Keep
your
eye
on
these
stroboscopic
markings
while
making
adjustments.
5.
Turn
on
the
power
and
select
the
desired
speed
by
pressing
the
appropriate
selector
button.
6.
Adjust
the
screws
at
the
bottom
of
the
turntable
with
a
screwdriver
(turning
toward
"F"
for
faster
speed
or
"S"
for
slower
speed)
until
the
stroboscopic
markings
appear
stationary
(or
“frozen").
4
MAINTENANCE
1.
'
Keep
the
stylus
tip
clean
of
dust.
Clean
the
stylus
carefully
using
a
soft
brush,
and
also
clean
the
record
before
commencing
play.
2.
The
stylus
tip
is
very
sensitive.
Be
careful
not
to
touch
it
with
a
finger
nor
let
it
come
in
contact
with
solid
objects.
3.
The
stylus
is
usually
good
for
about
500
to
1,000
hours
of
continuous
playing.
A
worn
stylus
will
cause
the
record
to
be
distorted
and
the
record
to
be
damaged.
Be
sure
to
use
the
correct
replacement
stylus
matching
your
cartridge.
4.
Do
not
move
the
turntable
when
it
is
operating.
Never
try
to
stop
the
platter
forcibly
by
hand
while
it
is
rotating.
5.
When
replacing
cartridge
or
stylus,
make
sure
the
power
cord
is
unplugged.
6.
Lubrication
is
unnecessary.
Consult
your
dealer
if
necessity
arises.
7.
Always
keep
the
unit
clean.
Use
a
soft
dry
cloth
to
clean
the
cabinet
and
the
dust
cover.
8.
The
rubber
belt
conveying
rotation
of
the
pulley
to
the
platter
will
become
stiff
or
loose
over
a
long
period
of
use.
When
that
happens,
consult
your
dealer
and
replace
the
belt.
HOWLING
AND
HUM
Howling
is
usually
caused
by
vibration
of
speakers,
which
affects
the
sensitive
cartridge.
If
such
a
phenomenon
occurs,
relocate
the
turntable
or
speakers
as
far
apart
from
each
other
as
possible.
Hum
is
usually
caused
by
nearby
appliances
that
use
transformers
or
thermostat.
Relocating
the
unit
further
away
from
the
noise
sources
will
readily
solve
the
problem.
A
hum
may
also
be
produced
if
the
unit
is
not
properly
grounded.
Make
sure
the
grounding
wire
extending
from
the
unit
is
securely
connected
to
the
GND
(or
G)
terminal
on
the
amplifier
or
receiver.
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor.DC
Servo
motor
Drive
System.Belt-drive
Speeds.33-1/3
and
45
rpm
Wow
and
flutter.Less
than
0.03%
(WRMS)
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio.Beter
than
60dB
(IEC-B)
Better
than
70dB
(DIN-B)
Platter.Aluminum
diecast
(310mm,
15kg)
TONEARM
Type.Static-balanced
straight
pipe
arm,
oil-damped
cueing
device,
direct-
readout
stylus
gauge
counter¬
weight,
anti-skating
device.
Overhang.16
mm
Tracking
Error.
+2.35°
to
-1.3°
Suitable
Cartridge
Weight.3g
to
9g
Suitable
Stylus
Pressure..
0.5g
to
3g
CARTRIDGE
Cartridge.AT110E
(AUDIO
TECHNICA)
(DUAL
MAGNET)
Frequency
Response.
15
to
20,000Hz
Sensitivity.3
mV
Channel
Balance.2
dB
Channel
Separation.20
dB
Stylus
Pressure.I.Og
to
2.0g
Tracking
Angle.23°
Load
Resistor.47
kohms
Replacement
Stylus.ATN110E
Net
Weight.7g
MISCELLANEOUS
Power
Requirement.
120V
(60Hz)
or
220/240V
(50Hz)
Power
Consumption.5
watts
Dimensions
(overall).
432
(W)
x135
(H)
x
350
(D)
mm
17"
x
5-5/16*
x
13-25/32"
Weight
(net).7.7kg/16.94
lbs.
•
Specifications
subject
to
change
for
improvement
without
prior
notice.
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