Fluance RT82, RT84, RT85, RT83 User Manual
Fluance RT82, RT83, RT84, RT85 User Manual
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User Manual
RT82, RT83, RT84, RT85
Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
Serious Performance™ Fluance.com
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Introduction
Fluance has successfully revolutionized the home audio industry. Fluance develops a broad line of
high-delity products based on ve key aspects: Sound Quality, Solid Construction, Performance,
Style, and Value. These distinctive points make Fluance the most reliable and respected name
among our fans and ensure your music is heard the way your favorite artist intended.
Today, Fluance expands on this vision and takes its approach to a new level. With our dedicated
team, Fluance assures its products meet the most stringent marks of quality control - overseeing
each step from design to manufacturing - and has raised the industry bar in customer experience
and quality to be second-to-none.
Thank you for your purchase of this Fluance® product.
We hope you enjoy your experience.
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Table Of Contents
Introduction 2
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: Installing the Dust Cover 8
Step Five: Leveling the Turntable 9
Step Six: Balancing the Tonearm 10
Step Seven: Connecting the RCA and Ground Cables 12
Step Eight: Connecting the Power Adapter 12
Step Nine: Playing a Record 13
Auto Stop Function 13
Maintenance 14
Replacing the Stylus 14
Upgrading the Cartridge 14
Replacing the Rubber Belt 14
Parts and Accessories 15
Turntable Care 15
Record Care 15
Stylus Care 15
Troubleshooting 16
Specications 18
Warranty Information 20
Important Safety Instructions 21
FCC & IC Information 22
Cartridge Alignment Protractor 23
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What’s Included
LIFETIME
Customer Support
Turntable with
Dust Cover
Motor Pulley
Cap
Manual
Dust Cover
Hinges
RCA Audio
Cable
Power
Adapter
45 Adapter
Ground Cables
Lifetime Customer
Support
Bubble Level
2 Year
Warranty
Headshell with
Stylus
RT82-Super OM 10
RT83/RT84-2M Red
RT85-2M Blue
Platter with
Rubber Belt
RT82/RT83 - Metal
RT84/RT85 - Acrylic
Rubber
Turntable Mat
*RT82/RT83 Only
Counterweight
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Components and Connections
1
2
4
3
5
6
7
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21
20
18 19
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16 17
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10
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1. Platter
2. Motor Pulley
3. Motor Pulley Cap
4. Rubber Belt
5. Spindle
6. Rubber Turntable Mat
(RT82/RT83 Only)
7. Speed Selection
8. Power LED
9. Counterweight
10. Anti-Skating Control
11. Cueing Lever
12. Tonearm Lock
13. Tonearm
14. Headshell & Stylus
15. RCA Audio Outputs
16. Ground Terminal
17. Auto Stop Switch
18. Power Input
19. Motor Servo
20. Isolation Feet
21.
Hinge
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1. Remove the protective packaging and
ensure the turntable is placed on a
sturdy and level surface. Place the
platter onto the spindle located in the
middle of the turntable.
2. Place the motor pulley cap over the
motor pulley. Ensure the arrows are
aligned so that the motor pulley cap
is installed properly.
3. Lift the rubber belt and place it around
the motor pulley. Rotate the platter
several times to ensure the rubber belt
is secure and not twisted.
4. RT82/RT83: Place the turntable mat
on top of the platter. Make sure the
logo side is facing up
Note: RT84/RT85-Turntable mat is not included.
When using an acrylic platter a turntable mat is not
required.
Turntable Mat
Platter
Motor Pulley Cap
Spindle
Motor Pulley
First Time Setup
Step One: Installing the Platter
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Step Two: Installing the Counterweight
Step Three: Installing the Headshell
1. Secure the tonearm using the
tonearm lock.
1. Remove the headshell from the
protective packaging and insert
into the end of the tonearm.
2. Slide the counterweight onto the end
of the tonearm with numbers facing
forward until it clicks on.
2. Tighten the locking nut until the
headshell is secure.
Tonearm Lock
Counterweight
Locking Nut
Headshell
Tonearm
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Step Four: Installing the Dust Cover
1. Important: Place dust cover on a soft surface to avoid scratching it. Install the hinges on
the provided grooves located on the back of the dust cover.
2. Carefully open the hinges on the dust cover and insert into the hinge mounts pre-installed on the back of the turntable.
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