REGA P2 Instruction
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Your Rega P2 turntable has been
designed to effectively reproduce music
whilst being easy to use. We have omitted
all the usual gimmicks; concentrating the
manufacturing costs on the high quality
and design necessary to reproduce
records accurately. Using a manual speed
change rather than an automatic mecha-
nism, eliminates speed inconsistencies
and possible damage to the drive belt. The
money we save with this method is spent
on an expensive low vibration motor which
would normally be used on a turntable
costing two or three times the amount.
Rega's simplistic design and the use of
extremely high quality components ensure
that your turntable should last for many
years. The tips we give may help increase
the longevity of your P2 and give you max-
imum musical enjoyment combined with
ease of use.
With the cartridge fitted and aligned using
the protractor supplied, ensure that the
bias adjustment slider is set to zero. Screw
the balance weight along its shaft until the
stylus is "floating" just 1mm clear of the
record.
The recommended tracking force can now
be applied by rotating the balance weight
so that it moves towards the front of the
arm. A half turn gives 1g tracking force.
Always use a force which corresponds to
the upper limit of the cartridge maker's
recommended range.
Set the bias adjustment slider to the same
number as the tracking force control.- I.e.
1.5 g tracking force = 1.5 on the bias slid-
er.
Power
On/Off Switch
Red (Right Channel)
White (Left Channel)
Bias Adjustment Slider
P2
P2
The stylus must line up
with the front edge
of the hole
Set up guide
Speed control
33 rpm
45 rpm
Cartridge connections
Top view of turntable
Hints and Tips using your Turntable
Mount the turntable on a rigid, level surface. A light shelf or
turntable support screwed to a wall or in an alcove is ideal.
Avoid mounting on hollow or heavy cabinets or anything
mounted on a wooden floor.
Try to keep the lid closed while playing the records. This will
prevent dust falling on to the records and make cleaning
unnecessary. There may also be a sonic improvement.
Don't use any record cleaner that works while the record is
playing or any cleaners that use water or solvents. If you
keep your records stored in their sleeves, avoid touching the
playing surfaces, play with the lid down and keep all water
and fluids away, cleaning should not be necessary. Don't
worry about visible dust on the record surface, this is
brushed aside by the stylus and any that collects on the stylus can be easily blown away. In general, record cleaning is
overdone and one should not believe all the claims made by
record cleaner manufacturers.
Leave the turntable running during a record playing session.
Switch on before the session and only switch off after you
have finished.
Don't lift the centre hub out from the main bearing. The bearing is factory assembled with a film of special thick lubricant.
If the centre hub is removed this film may be disturbed.
Rega turntables are designed to optimise performance for
music reproduction and therefore no compromises have been
made to give quick start times. The normal time taken for full
speed to be reached is between 2-5 seconds.
The arm earth (or ground) is automatically connected
through the arm cable screening. No other earthing should
be necessary.
Save the original packing in case you ever need to transport
the turntable.
Don't use any polishes on the turntable or lid. To clean or
dust, wipe gently with a soft cotton duster (slightly damp only
if necessary).
Should you experience any problem with your turntable or
wish to enquire about servicing please contact your Rega
dealer.
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Warning: Any attempt to adjust or repair this product by persons other
than Rega personnel may invalidate the guarantee.
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