Rega Planar RP78 Instructions Manual

With the cartridge mounted correctly and set up using the alignment

protracor ( supplied ) . Ensure that the bias adjustment is set to zero.

Screw the balance weight along its shaft until the stylus is “ floating ”

just 1mm clear of the record. The arm will naturally try to swing back to

rest even with the bias set to zero so it is recommended to support the

arm carrier with your other hand allowing only vertical movement during

balancing.

The recommended tracking force can now be applied by rotating the

balance weight so that it moves towards the front of the arm. Set the

tracking weight to the upper limit of the suggested tracking weight

provided by your cartridge manufacturers guidelines. A half turn

( t hrough 180°) g enerates 1 gram of tracking pressure. ( therefore

360° will apply 2g of downforce ) . The plastic markers on the balance

weight can be used as a guide to accurate rotation.

Once balanced you may now apply the recommended bias force by

simply moving the slider to the required figure. ( see diagram

opposite ) . Bias should be set to the same figure as the tracking

weight.

The tonearm external phono leads must be connected to your amplifier.

Connect as follows : Red right channel / Black left channel. If your

amplifier does not have an integrated phono stage you will require an

external stage to amplify the signal ( sold separately ).

Rega Planar 78

Ensure the cartridge mounting hardware is fitted correctly. If using the

Rega RB78 mono cartridge the nut should be mounted to the top of the

tonearm headshell. As shown in the diagram below. Do not over tighten.

The RP78 has been designed and engineered to achieve outstanding

performance way beyond the expectations of a product at this price

point. Excellent build quality, reliability and ease of use combine to

make a product which, if used correctly, will offer you a lifetime of

musical enjoyment. Omitting unnecessary gimmicks allows us to

concentrate the manufacturing costs on the high quality parts

necessary to reproduce records accurately. The single speed RB78 is

fitted with a hand assembled RB202 tonearm and a precision main

bearing. The minimalist design of the Rega RP78 and the use of

extremely high quality components ensure that your turntable should

last for many years. The tips on the reverse of these instructions will

help increase the life of your turntable and ensure optimum

performance.

Names of parts :

Alignment Protractor

On/Off

Bias adjustment

Balance Weight

Platter

Lightweight Plinth

If your amplifier does NOT have a mono switch connect both arm wires

together and connect as follows :

The Rega RB78 cartridge is wired internally in series and should be

connected in one of the following ways. If your amplifier has a mono

switch take either RED and GREEN

or

White and Blue and connect as

follows :

Cartridge connections Rega RB78 ( tracks at 1.75g )

Blue

Green

Red

+

-

+

-

White

+

-

Red & White

Blue & Green

Rear of cartridge

Setting up your RB202 tonearm

Connection to the amplifier

Cartridge mounting hardware

Nuts

Bolts

Mount the turntable on a rigid, level surface. Avoid

mounting on hollow or heavy cabinets or anything

mounted on a flexible wooden floor. The Rega

turntable support is the ideal solution.

Keeping the lid closed while playing records will

prevent dust falling on to the record surface and

should make cleaning unnecessary. Depending on

the room environment and ambient temperature,

playing with the lid open may offer sonic

improvements. You can experiment to optimise the

performance best suited to your room.

Do not 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 and

keep all water and fluids away, cleaning should not

be necessary. Do not worry about visible dust on

the record surface, this is brushed aside by the

stylus during play. Dust collected 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.

It is recommended to leave the turntable running

during a record playing session. Switch on before

the session and only switch off after you have

finished.

Do not 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 and the accuracy of the

turntable could be affected.

The arm earth ( or ground ) is automatically

connected through the arm cable screening. No

other earth method should be necessary.

Save the original packing in case you ever need to

transport the turntable.

Do not use any polish on the turntable or lid. To

clean, wipe gently with a soft cotton duster

damp only if required ) .

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 78 speed

to be achieved is between 10 and 15 seconds.

Warning: Any attempt to repair or modify the

turntable or tonearm by persons other than Rega

approved personnel may invalidate the guarantee.

Should you experience any problem with your

turntable please contact your Rega dealer.

Upgrades & accessories for the RP78 turntable

Drive Belt Upgrade

Turntable wall bracket

RB78 Cartridge

Fono MM disc stage

Fono mini USB disc stage

Thank you for purchasing the RP78 turntable.

Details of the full Rega range and upgrade path are

available on www.rega.co.uk or from your retailer.

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