Roberts RT100, Manual

Page 1: ...Please read this manual before use Turntable with USB connection and built in preamplifier RT100 ...

Page 2: ...e tracking force 5 6 Assembling the turntable part 2 7 Mains adaptor 8 9 Connecting the turntable 9 10 Playing a record 11 12 Frequently asked questions 13 14 Recording using a computer 15 16 General 17 Safety instructions 17 Specifications 18 Cartridge and stylus 18 Guarantee Back page Contents 1 ...

Page 3: ... r p m speed switch Selects the speed for the record to be played 7 Platter and rubber mat Place the record here for playing 8 Phono sockets right and left Audio output to an amplifier Red Right channel White Left channel 9 Pre Amp On Off Switch Controls use of the built in phono preamplifier If connected to a Line or Aux input set this switch to On 10 USB port Connect to a computer for making rec...

Page 4: ...to one side Top cover Base unit with tone arm Turntable platter with belt Rubber mat Head shell with cartridge Counterweight for the tone arm Hinges x 2 Cables x 3 comprising USB cable type A type B Stereo phono plugs Stereo phono plugs Stereo phono sockets 3 5mm stereo plug Mains power adaptor with EU and UK pin options 5 We recommend that all packaging is kept to allow the turntable to be safely...

Page 5: ...lot in the socket at the end of the tone arm 6 Gently push the head shell into the tone arm at the same time rotate the locking ring at the end of the tone arm to pull the two parts together Note that the locking ring rotates anti clockwise when viewed from the front 7 Tighten the locking ring gently by hand Do not apply force or use any tools 8 Slide the counterweight on to the tone arm rotating ...

Page 6: ... should ignore the scale on the front of the counterweight at this time 7 Adjust the counterweight further by rotating the counterweight so that it moves in or out until the tone arm is balanced and remains level when the cueing lever is lowered 8 Carefully remove the stylus cover and adjust the counterweight again until the tone arm is balanced When removing the stylus cover take care not to touc...

Page 7: ...ed from the rear so that the counterweight moves further towards the tone arm pivot and so that the scale then reads the desired tracking force Please see the photos to the right showing the counterweight setting when first balanced and then after setting the tracking force Note that the counterweight is closer to the tone arm pivot after setting the tracking force 14 Adjust the anti skating contr...

Page 8: ...it moves freely and that the belt is not twisted 4 Place the rubber mat on the platter 5 Fit the two hinges onto the top cover Note that the hinges are sprung and will tend to spring away from the cover 6 Locate the other end of the hinges in the two sockets at the rear of the turntable base 7 Lower the cover into place over the platter and tone arm Drive belt Underside of the platter Drive belt P...

Page 9: ... not in use IMPORTANT The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting the product to the mains supply The mains socket and any multi way mains block used for the product must remain accessible during normal use In order to disconnect the product from the mains the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains socket completely Use only the mains adaptor provided with the product or a genuine...

Page 10: ... Many Roberts products are compatible with the turntable These include the Revival RD60 radio the Blutune 200 sound system and the Stream 93i internet radio The turntable can also be connected to all Roberts R Line multi room products such as the SB1 soundbar or the RS1 streamer which allows connection to a hi fi system and to multi room components at the same time 1 If you are connecting the turn...

Page 11: ...cting the turntable cont To connect to a hi fi system you would typically use the cable with phono plugs at each end To connect to devices with an auxiliary input you would typically use the cable with phono plugs at each end in combination with the short adaptor cable to convert the connection to a 3 5mm plug 3 Switch on the amplifying device and select the input to which you have connected the t...

Page 12: ... lever fully to raise the tone arm 6 Position the tone arm so that the stylus is centred above the lead in area of the record 7 Lower the cueing lever The tone arm will drop slowly and the stylus should then settle into the groove at the start of the record which will then start playing 8 You may wish to gently lower the dust cover while the record is playing Do not let it close suddenly to avoid ...

Page 13: ...e securing clip 13 If not playing another record for a while it is recommended to close the dust cover to switch off the DC power switch at the back of the turntable and to switch off the mains supply to the turntable 14 If you wish to stop playing a record before it has finished use the cueing lever to raise the stylus from the record before returning the tone arm to its support Note Always use t...

Page 14: ...are secure If using an Auxiliary input or Line input ensure that the pre amp switch on the back of the turntable is set to On Check that the volume on the amplifying device is set appropriately 3 Can I use an external preamplifier rather than the one built into the turntable Yes Set the pre amp switch on the rear of the turntable to off If the external preamplifier has a Moving Magnet or Moving Co...

Page 15: ...ied with the turntable is an Audio Technica model AT 3600L Suitable styli for this cartridge are available from hi fi stockists and many suppliers on the internet The stylus supplied is Audio Technica model number ATN 3600L Note that there is no need to remove the cartridge from the head shell in order to replace the stylus However this task may be easier if the head shell is removed from the tone...

Page 16: ...tp www audacityteam org for Windows Mac OS and Linux Linux users may need to search for pre built binaries or may build their own 1 Install Audacity on your computer from the official web site http www audacityteam org download 2 Switch on the turntable at the mains socket and then switch on using the Power On Off switch next to the DC input socket 3 Connect the turntable to your PC using the USB ...

Page 17: ...ile 14 To generate a file for each track of the record we suggest the following process a Use the audio zoom and selection tools in Audacity to select the audio for the track to be saved b From the File menu export the current selection in the required format c Repeat the above two steps until all required tracks have been saved 15 If necessary you can use the filter effect options within Audacity...

Page 18: ...uch that there is a minimum distance 10cm recommended to adjacent objects in order to ensure good ventilation The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the product It is recommended to avoid using or storing the product a...

Page 19: ...N 3600L Specifications Power Requirements Mains AC 100 240 volts 50 60Hz adaptor Use only the supplied adaptor Dimensions Cover closed Width 448mm Height including cover 140mm Depth including hinges 366mm Cover open Width 448mm Height including cover 425mm Depth including cover 415mm The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice 18 ...

Page 20: ...ugh the dealer from whom the product was purchased It is likely that your Roberts dealer will be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently but should it be necessary the dealer will return the product to the company s service department for attention In the event that it is not possible to return the product to the Roberts dealer from whom it was purchased please contact Roberts Radio u...