R-200
The Rega R200 tonearm is a precision crafted product. To create the low friction levels and meet minimum mass requirements
many parts of the arm are delicate and require careful handling. The arm should always be treated with respect and under no
circumstances should any part be removed or tampered with.
In most cases it is advisable that the dealer fits this arm to your turntable. If the user fits the arm and causes any damage to the
arm, cartridge or turntable then obviously it is his responsibility. If the dealer does this then it is his responsibility. He should also
be able to advise should there be any subsequent problems with the rest of the system. You should only attempt to fit the arm if
you have some engineering / woodwork experience and you understand the following arm fitting instructions completely.
The following instructions are for the dealer.
PREPARING THE TURNTABLE
Before attempting to fit the Rega arm to a turntable it is important to ensure that there is sufficient clearance beneath the
turntable and that the arm does not hit the lid top or sides. The arm requires a minimum clearance of 85 mm from the top of the
record to the bottom of the arm assembly.
Having checked that there is sufficient clearance in all directions the next step is to find the position of the centre of the arm
mounting hole. The easiest way to do this will probably be to use the arm mounting template:
1. The template should be kept flat and not bent.
2. Fit the hole over the record centre spindle of the turntable.
3. Position the other end of the template so that the clearance arc is within the rear and side edges of the turntable base (and the
lid when closed). Also check that there is at least 250 mm clearance from the arm hole centre to the inside front edge of the
turntable lid.
4. Use a long pointed probe such as a needle and push it through the 'arm hole centre' on the template. Keep the needle
perpendicular to the template and mark the position of the arm hole centre on the turntable.
5. Having marked the centre, check again that if the arm is placed in this position it will clear the underside of the turntable and
the lid. Also check that the arm is in a satisfactory position to ensure easy operation and that the position is pleasing
aesthetically. When you are one hundred per cent certain that the arm hole centre is in its correct position (exactly 222 mm from
the record centre) you can then drill the arm hole.
6. The arm mounting pillar is 23 mm diameter and a hole of this size will provide a tight, snug fit (23 – 26mm is satisfactory).
7. With the hole drilled, all is ready to fit the arm to the turntable. Ensure that you also follow the turntable manufacturer's
instructions regarding arm fitting. Each individual turntable manufacturer may have different requirements regarding positioning
of the arm signal lead, etc.
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