Yamaha GT-5000 User manual

Turntable
Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of this Yamaha product!
Features
This is a turntable for playing analog records.
Massive yet elegant heavy wooden chassis
effectively serve to dampen vibration
Large, heavy double-structured platter for
enhanced stability and performance
Custom belt-drive mechanism driven by 24-pole,
2-phase AC synchronous motor
Short, straight tonearm designed to deliver
superior rigidity as well as a balanced weight
Specially-designed custom feet
XLR balanced output jacks that enable end-to-end
balanced signal transfer from cartridge to speaker

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Before you start
About this manual
This manual explains how to set up and operate this unit. When reading this manual, please note the following:
• To use the product properly and safely, we suggest that you read this manual and the included Safety Brochure
thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe, accessible place for future reference.
• Specicationsandappearancearesubjecttochangewithoutnoticeinordertoimprovetheproduct.
• The illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only.
• Explanation of graphic symbols used in this manual:
Symbol Description
WARNING Indicatespointsthatyoumustobservetoavoidriskofdeathorserious
injury.
CAUTION Indicatespointsthatyoumustobservetoavoidriskofinjury.
NOTICE Indicatespointsthatyoumustobservetoavoiddamagingtheproductor
causing it to malfunction.
Note Indicatessupplementaryinformationthatyoumaynduseful.

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Table of contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before you start . . . . . . . . 4
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 4
Checking the supplied accessories . . . 6
Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting ready . . . . . . . . 11
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Assembling the unit . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing a cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making connections . . . . . . . . . 15
Making adjustments . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting the stylus pressure . . . . . . 17
Adjusting the tonearm height . . . . . 18
Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . 19
Playing a record . . . . . . . 20
Starting the record . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pausing the record . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Stopping the record . . . . . . . . . . . 21
When necessary . . . . . . . 22
Checking the speed . . . . . . . . . . 22
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Replacing the belt . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . 26
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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Checking the supplied accessories
Makesurethatallitemsarepresent.
Note
• Storethepackagingmaterials,suchasthepackingbox.Ifyourelocate,youwillneedthesematerialstosafely
transportthisproduct.Refertothe“Supplement”inthepackageforinformationonhowtore-packtheproduct.
• Platter ×1 • Sub platter ×1 • Turntable mat ×2
• Belt ×1 • Counter weight ×2
Large Small
• Head shell ×1
• 45 rpm adaptor ×1 • Dial cover ×1 • Handle ×2
• Stroboscopic disc ×1 • Strobe light ×1 • Power cord ×1

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• Hexagonal wrench (2.5mm) ×1
* To adjust the tonearm height
• Owner’s Manual (this book)
• Safety Brochure
• Supplement
• Cable clamp ×1
* Use this clamp if you connect
a phono cable directly to the
tonearm.
• Washer ×1
* For the head shell
CAUTION
Payattentiontothesesmallaccessoryitemstopreventchildrenfromswallowingthembyaccident.
Havethefollowingitemsready:
• Cartridge
• XLR balanced cable * For a balanced connection
• RCA stereo cable * For an unbalanced connection

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Part names
Top panel



A. POWER button (ðpage 19)
B. Platter (ðpage 13)
C. Turntable mat (ðpage 13)
D. Center spindle (ðpage 13)
E. Dial cover (ðpage 13)
F. PITCH ADJUST (speed control)
(ðpages 13, 22)
G. Foot
H. START/STOP button (ðpage 20)
I. Speed button (ðpage 20)
Speed indicator (ðpage 20)

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Tonearm section
J. Counter weight (ðpage 13)
K. VTF* dial (ðpage 17)
*VerticalTrackingForce
L. VTA* adjustment screw (ðpage 18)
*VerticalTrackingAngle
M. Lift lever (ðpage 20)
N. Arm rest (ðpage 17)
O. Tonearm (ðpage 13)
P. Lock nut (ðpage 14)
Q. Head shell (ðpage 14)









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Rear panel
STROBE AC IN
BALANCED OUT BALANCED OUTPHONO OUT
GND
R
R
 
A. BALANCED OUT jacks (ðpage 15)
B. PHONO OUT jacks (ðpage 16)
C. GND (Ground) terminal (ðpage 16)
D. STROBE jack (ðpage 22)
E. AC IN inlet (ðpages 15, 16)

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Getting ready
Location
Sinceaturntableandthesoundofarecordareeasilyaffectedbyvibration,youshouldplacetheunitonalevelsurface
that is extremely stable.
Placetheturntablesufcientlyfarfromyourspeakersystemsothatitwillnotbeaffectedbysoundpressureorvibration.
CAUTION
Ifyouneedtoliftorrelocatetheunit,makesurethattwoormorepeoplewilldoso.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to rotate the feet. Otherwise, they might be damaged.

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Assembly
Assembling the unit
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6
7
4
5
2
3
Pulley

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1 Install the sub platter onto the center
spindle.
NOTICE
Do not apply force to the center spindle when
you install the sub platter onto the center
spindle. Otherwise, the center spindle might
be damaged.
2 Install the belt around the sub platter
and pulley.
Makesurethatthebeltisnottwisted.
Rotatethesubplatterclockwisetoensurethatthe
belt will be well seated.
3 Screw the handles into the platter,
and then lift the platter by holding the
handles.
CAUTION
Takecarenottodroptheplatter.Droppingit
mightcauseinjury,ordamagetheunit.
4 Install the platter onto the center
spindle.
Removethehandlesfromtheplatter.
5 Place the turntable mat on the platter.
Note
• You can use the rubber or felt turntable mat.
• The side of the rubber turntable mat with a dent
in the center should face upward.
6 Attach the dial cover to the PITCH
ADJUST.
7 Attach the counter weight to the
tonearm.
Withthemarkingsonthecounterweightfacing
you,slideitontothebackendofthetonearm.
Note
Depending on the weight of the cartridge, install
thelargeorsmallcounterweight.Forinformation
about acceptable cartridge weights for each
counterweight,refertothe“Specications”
section on page 26.

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Installing a cartridge
Acartridgeisnotincludedwiththisproduct.Followthe
stepsbelowtoinstallacommercially-availablecartridge
into the head shell.
Note
Refer to the instruction manual for the cartridge.
1 Connect the lead wires to the cartridge.
Lead wire Connector
Red ÆR+ (red)
Green ÆR– (green)
White ÆL+ (white)
Blue ÆL– (blue)
2 Provisionally secure the cartridge to
the head shell.
3 Adjust the position of the cartridge.
Adjustthepositionofthecartridgeandstylusas
shown in the following illustration.
52 mm
Note
Theoverhangofthetonearmonthisunitis
−17mm.
4 Firmly secure the cartridge.
Verify that the side of the head shell is parallel
withthecartridge,andthenrmlytightenthe
screws.
5 Attach the head shell to the tonearm.
Insert the head shell into the front end of the
tonearm,andturnthelocknuttosecureit.
Note
If you prefer, attach the washer to the head shell.
Washer

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Making connections
CAUTION
FinishmakingallotherconnectionsbeforeyouconnectthepowercordtoanACoutlet.
Note
• Do not use both balanced and unbalanced connections at the same time.
• Foradditionalinformation,pleaserefertotheowner’smanualsforthedevicethatyouareconnecting.
Balanced connection
UseanXLRbalancedcabletoconnectyourampliertotheBALANCEDOUTjacks.
STROBE AC IN
BALANCED OUTBALANCED OUTPHONO OUT
GND
R
R
Power cord
Connect to
AC outlet
XLR balanced cable
(commercially available)
PHONO inputs
(balanced)
This unit
Pre-main amp or
phono equalizer, etc.
Continue to the next page Æ

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Note
• ConnecttheturntabletotheXLRbalancedinputjacks
onyouramplier.Thepinassignmentsforthesejacks
are shown below.
1: ground
(earth)
2: hot
3: cold
• When connecting, be sure to match the pins and insert
the connector of the “female” XLR balanced cable.
When disconnecting, pull out the “female” XLR
balancedcablewhilepressingdownthelatchlockon
the plug.
“Male” XLR connector
“Female” XLR connector
Latch lock
Unbalanced connection
UseanRCAstereocabletoconnecttheampliertothePHONOOUTjacks.
STROBE AC IN
BALANCED OUTBALANCED OUTPHONO OUT
GND
R
R
GNDPHONO
Power cord
Connect to
AC outlet
RCA stereo cable
(commercially available)
PHONO inputs
(Unbalanced)
Pre-main amp or
phono equalizer, etc.
This unit
Note
TheGNDterminalisnotasafetygrounding(earthing)system.

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Making adjustments
Adjusting the stylus pressure
Adjustthetonearmsothattheappropriatestyluspressure
will be applied to the record.
1 Remove the tonearm from the arm
rest and move it slightly towards the
record.
NOTICE
Takecarethatthestylusdoesnotcontactany
part of the unit.
2 Turn the counter weight so that the
tonearm will be horizontal.
1
2
Toward 1: Counter weight moves forward
on the tonearm.
Toward 2: Counter weight moves backward
on the tonearm.
3 Return the tonearm to the arm rest.
4 Turn the VTF dial so that the “0”
marking will be aligned with the center
line on the back end of the tonearm.
Center line
Note
WhenturningtheVTFdial,useyourngersto
hold the counter weight in place so that it will not
rotate.
5 Turn the counter weight to set the VTF
dial markings to the stylus pressure
specied for the cartridge.
Note
• TurningthecounterweightalsoturnstheVTF
dial.
• Use a stylus pressure gauge to set an accurate
stylus pressure.

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Adjusting the tonearm height
If the tonearm and the record are not in parallel when you
lowerthestylusontotherecord,youwillneedtoadjust
thetonearmheight.Followthestepsbelow:
1 Return the tonearm to the arm rest and
set it securely in position.
2 Use the hexagonal wrench to loosen
the VTA adjustment screw.
VTA adjustment screw
NOTICE
ThetonearmissecuredbytheVTA
adjustmentscrew.Beforelooseningthescrew,
gently support the entire tonearm with your
hand so that it will not fall.
3 Move the tonearm up and down to
adjust its height so that the tonearm
and record will be in parallel.
4 Use the hexagonal wrench to tighten
the VTA adjustment screw and secure
the tonearm.

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Turning the power on
Press the POWER button on the top panel of the unit to turn on the power to the unit.

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Playing a record
Starting the record
CAUTION
Ifyoustarttoplayarecordwithoutrstsufciently
loweringthevolumeofyouramplier,aloudsound
might occur when the tip of the stylus contacts the
record. This could in some cases cause hearing loss
andmightdamageyouramplierandspeakers,sobe
suretolowerthevolumeofyouramplierrst.
1 Place the record on the platter.
If you are playing a 45 rpm record, use the 45 rpm
adaptor.
2 Press the speed button repeatedly
to select the rotation speed that is
appropriate for the record.
The speed indicator for the selected speed will
light up.
3 Press the START/STOP button.
The platter starts to rotate.
Thespeedindicatorwillbeashinguntilthe
selected speed is reached.
4 Raise the lift lever.
5 Move the tonearm to the playback
position of the record.
6 Lower the lift lever.
The tonearm is lowered, and the record begins to
play.