Fluance RT80, RT81 Instructional Manual
High Fidelity Series
Belt Drive Turntable System
RT80/RT81
Instructional Manual
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Table of Contents
What’s Included .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Components and Connections .................................................................................................................... 5
First Time Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Step One:
Installing the Platter .................................................................................................................................. 6
Step Two:
Installing the Counterweight ................................................................................................................ 7
Step Three:
Installing the Headshell ........................................................................................................................... 7
Step Four:
Balancing the Tonearm ........................................................................................................................... 8
Step Five:
Setting the Preamp Switch ................................................................................................................... 9
Step Six:
Connecting the Power ............................................................................................................................. 9
Step Seven:
Connecting the RCA Cable ................................................................................................................. 10
Step Eight:
Playing a Record ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Auto Stop Function ..................................................................................................................................11
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning the Unit ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Replacing the Stylus ................................................................................................................................ 12
Cartridge Connections ...........................................................................................................................12
Replacing the Rubber Belt ...................................................................................................................12
Record Care .................................................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................13
Turntable not Spinning ...........................................................................................................................13
No Power ......................................................................................................................................................13
Wrong Speed ..............................................................................................................................................13
Stylus Care ...................................................................................................................................................13
Skipping .........................................................................................................................................................14
Audio Feedback ........................................................................................................................................14
Cueing Lever Not Lowering Tonearm ............................................................................................14
Low Volume .................................................................................................................................................14
Need Additional Help?............................................................................................................................14
Specications ......................................................................................................................................................15
Fluance Warranty .............................................................................................................................................17
Warranty Information .............................................................................................................................17
Important Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................18
FCC & IC Information ......................................................................................................................................19
What’s Included
1
1. Dust Cover
2. Turntable
3. Headshell with Stylus
4. Platter with Rubber Belt
5. Turntable Mat
6. Counterweight
2
8. Power Adapter
9. RCA Audio Cable with Ground
7. 45 Adapter
3
5
4
6
7
8
9
4
Components and Connections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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1. Platter
2. Rubber Belt
3. Motor Pulley
4. Spindle
5. Turntable Mat
6. Speed Selection
7. Power LED
8. Counterweight
9. Anti-Skating Control
10. Cueing Lever
20
15 17
14 16 18
11. Tonearm Lock
12. Tonearm
13. Headshell & Stylus
14. RCA Audio Outputs
15. Ground Terminal
16. Preamp Switch
17. Auto Stop Switch
18. Power Input
19. Hinge
20. Isolation Feet
5
First Time Setup
Step One:
Installing the Platter
1. Remove the protective packaging
and ensure the turntable is placed
on a sturdy and level surface. Place
the metal platter onto the spindle
located in the middle of the turntable.
Metal Platter Installation Ribbon
Spindle
2. Rotate the platter until the rubber belt
installation ribbon aligns with the motor
pulley. Remove the tape from the
installation ribbon.
Motor Pulley
3. Use the installation ribbon to lift the
rubber belt and place it around the
motor pulley. Remove the installation
ribbon and rotate the platter several
times to ensure the rubber belt
is secure and not twisted.
4. Place the turntable mat on top of
the platter.
Note: If using the Fluance rubber turntable
mat ensure the Fluance logo is facing up
when placing the mat.
Turntable Mat
6
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