Thrax Audio Yatrus User manual

Yatrus
Direct Drive Turntable
by Thrax Audio
Operating Manual
Manual issued 05/05/2020
CAUTION
THE UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS. LETHAL
VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE CHASSIS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IF WET OR NEAR WATER.
THE TURNTABLE IS FAIRLY HEAVY. BE SURE TO USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES TO AVOID
BACK STRAIN AND INJURY. BE CERTAIN TO INSTALL IT IN A SECURE LOCATION FROM WHICH
IT CANNOT FALL OR TIP OVER.
TIME SPENT FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH THIS MANUAL WILL BE WELL REWARDED.

1. Important Safety Instructions …...................………….................................... 3
2. Introduction ………........................................................................................… 4
3. Specifications ……........................................................................................… 4
4. Unpacking and Installation
- Unpacking ……....................................................................................… 5
- Installation ……....................................................................................… 6
5. Operation ………...........................................................................................… 6
CONTENTS
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions of your Thrax Audio
equipment should be read before power is applied to the equipment.
RETAIN OWNER'S MANUAL: These safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
HEED WARNING: All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING: Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and leave for at least 30 min. - make sure
the unit is not hot before you start cleaning. Use dry or damp soft cloth to clean the
surfaces. Do not use sprays, abrasive or corrosive cleaning products.
GROUNDING: Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
POWER CORD PROTECTION: Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
LIGHTNING: Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
SERVICING: Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled inside the appliance or it has been exposed to
moisture, the appliance does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain
or moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Yatrus is a direct drive turntable that is built to be user-friendly - easy to set up, and needs
little to no maintenance while bringing you optimal performance.
Features
џ33/45/78rpm speed settings
џUltra low-resonance adjustable suspension system
џ9” tonearm mount
Inside you get
џVibration-free direct drive brushless DC motor with integrated bearing
џMultilayer platter with special damping for best record interface and vibration control.
џAll anodised aluminium construction
INTRODUCTION
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• Drive Method ……………….................................................….. Direct Drive
• Motor ……………….....................................................…….. Brushless DC Motor
• Tonearm compatibility …………….......................................................…….. 9”
• T u r n t a b l e s p e e d s ………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … … . . 3 3 / 4 5 / 7 8
• Weight ………………............................................................................…….. 25Kg
• D i m e n s i o n s ……..........................................… … . . 4 5 0 W x 4 0 0 D x 1 0 0 H
• Finish ……..........................................…….. Black or Silver anodized aluminum
SPECIFICATIONS
Leveler Knobs
Leveler Bubble
OFF/33/45/78 Switch
Spindle
Platter

џTake the turntable base out of the box and place it in a suitable location near your
phono stage.
џTake the platter out of the case and carefully lower it onto the spindle, wide side up.
џFollow the tonearm manufacturer’s instructions for installing the tonearm.
џLevel the deck using the three adjustment knobs (pg.4) and leveler bubble on the top
panel.
Unpacking
All Thrax Audio shipping boxes have been specially designed to protect their contents
and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions.
Mishandling should be evident upon inspection of the shipping container. Carefully
remove your new component from its packing and examine it closely for signs of shipping
damage. We strongly recommend saving all original packing to protect your
component from damage should you wish to store it or ship it at a later date.
To avoid damage during transportation, Yatrus is shipped with the platter removed. It can
be found in the bottom compartment of the shipping box, along with the tonearm if
purchased.
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION

• Do not allow the chassis to touch any metal parts, such as the frame of an equipment
rack. This might create a parallel ground path that could degrade the sound of your
system.
• Connect the turntable to your phono stage or Step-Up Transformer
• Connect the power supply to the power source indicated on the voltage selector
card (visible by the main fuse), either 115 or 230 volts AC. You may select what voltage to
use by means of the removable selector card located behind the fuse in the power
connectors. Remove the card and reinstall so that the desired voltage may be read; be
certain to change the fuse to the correct value. Connect the power supply to the power
source indicated on the rear panel. Avoid power conditioners that float the ground pin.
ALWAYS connect power cord to component before plugging it into an AC outlet, and
make sure that unit's power switch is set to the "OFF" position before making the final
connection. For best performance, try to route the power cord away from signal cables.
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Yatrus is operated using a single knob -
џUse the power knob to select the appropriate speed for the record being played.
џ Follow your tonearm manufacturer’s instructions for lowering and raising the needle.
џTurn the knob back to the OFF position to stop the turntable.
OPERATION
OFF
OFF
OFF

NOTES