Numark Industries TT500 User's Manual
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1. Only Rotate Scale Ring 4 5 grams TONE ARM SETUP PAGE 10 CARTRIDGE SETUP For Head Shell Mounted Cartridges The cartridge that comes with this turntable should be preinstalled on the head shell If it isn t please follow the below instructions for installing a cartridge onto the head shell 1 Position the head shell and the cartridge so that the four connector pins are visible Make sure that the stylus cover is installed to prevent damage to the stylus during installation 2 Prepare to connect the cartridge to the head shell using the green red blue and white connector wires 3 Starting with the upper left pin and going clockwise install the white the red the green and finally the blue wires to the connector pins Be careful not to bend the metal clips on the end of the wires These metal connectors should never make contact with one another 4 Using the screws and bolts that are included with the cartridge loosely fasten the cartridge to the head shell body 5 Once temporarily fastened position the cartridge so that both screws are aligned with the optimum position mark on the Head shell Numark HS 1 Head shell and Numark Cartridges only Moving the both screws to a mark away from the optimum position indicated on the head shell may increase or decrease performance depending on the cartridge used For safe vinyl record treatment the screws should always be aligned perpendicular to the head shell an2. amplifiers or monitoring devices 2 Remove the Cartridge from the tonearm tube that is currently installed on the tonearm tube by rotating the locking collar counter clockwise 3 Unclip the tonearm tube from the armrest 4 Remove the tonearm tube by rotating the locking collar counter clockwise 5 Insert the desired tonearm into the tonearm assembly with the screws FACING TOWARDS THE TURNTABLE BODY 6 Tighten the tonearm tube in place by rotating the inner collar clockwise WARNING It is only necessary to tighten the tonearm tube lock collar until resistance is felt Over tightening the tonearm tube lock collar will damage the tonearm tube 7 Reinstall the headshell and proceed to TONEARM SETUP DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN PAGE 9 INTERCHANGING TONEARM TUBES TONE ARM SETUP A properly adjusted tone arm and cartridge setup will minimize vinyl record wear and optimize the performance of the turntable Follow these simple steps for setting the tone arm on the turntable NOTE In most cases when using the S Shaped tonearm tube the additional S Weight must be fastened to the tonearm to achieve proper stylus pressure Balancing the Tone Arm 1 Begin the balancing process by lifting the cue lever to the up position or make sure that the stylus protector is on the cartridge 2 Next rotate the counterweight clockwise until it is in the complete forward position NOTE this is also the maximum amount of pressure that can be applied
3. 1 Headshell 1 Counter Weight 1 Target Light Q 1 S Shaped Tonearm 1 S Tube Tonearm Tube 1 Slipmat 1 45 RPM Adapter 1 Service Tool 1 IEC Power Cable 1 RCA Cord
4. Alcohol and reinsert it The Tonearm Tube is not making a proper connection Remove the tube clean the contacts on the back with Rubbing Alcohol and reinsert it The Tonearm Tube may be damaged Replace the Tonearm Tube The output sound is very distorted The Cartridge is not properly wired Reconnect the wires from the headshell to the cartridge See the Cartridge Setup section for more detail The Stylus is worn out Replace the stylus on the cartridge Replacement styli are available from most Numark Retailers The Target Light glows The Target Light Lamp is burning Replace the entire target light with inconsistently flickers or doesn t or burned out a compatible part like the Numark work at all TL 1 The Turntable is on an unstable surface Follow the guidelines for installation in the Setup amp Installation Section The turntable skips like crazy The Tone Arm is not balanced properly Follow the guidelines for optimum setup in the Tone Arm Setup Section The Stylus is worn out Replace the stylus on the cartridge Replacement styli are available from most Numark Retailers Excessive force is being applied directly down on the platter Reread the Operation section of this manual The record is warped Buy new records TROUBLE SHOOTING PAGE 14 INSIDE THE BOX 1 Turntable w Straight 1 Anti Drag Tonearm Aluminum Platter
5. amplifiers that produce heat SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PAGE 2 SETUP amp INSTALLATION This turntable has been designed exclusively for DJ use and can be setup in a variety of different ways depending on your mixing style The turntable should rest on a level and stable surface that is clear of obstructions If a mixer is placed between two turntables make sure that there is at least 7mm between the mixer and the turntables to prevent damage to the turntables and to reduce unwanted system noise a Q FLA AEE ESESSSSSSSSSS AE EEEEEEEESESSSSSSSS _ E Numark Mixer Numark A N conn 85 mm Setup Style 1 traditional Best For Long mixes and blending techniques Mixer Setup Style 2 battle style scratching Best For Scratching cutting and aggressive mixing techniques Mixer There are many variations of these setups Find the best setup that works for your mixing style by experimenting with different turntable and mixer placements It is strongly recommended that the top mixer surface and the top flat surface of the turntable be at the same level PAGE 3 SETUP AND INSTALLATION CONTROLS General Controls 1 Power Button This button turns on the turntable when pressed It illuminates blue when the turntable is switched on 2 Platter This turntable has a special edge design that has been optimized f
6. other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS T5300 CONTENTS Safety Precautions 1 Setup amp Installation 3 Controls 4 Cable Setup 7 Platter Setup 8 Interchanging Tonearm Tubes 9 Tone Arm Setup 10 Cartridge Setup 11 Important Notes amp Operation 12 Specifications 13 Trouble Shooting 14 Thank you for purchasing this Numark product Please read these operating instructions so you will know how to operate this equipment properly After you have finished reading these instructions keep them for future reference WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections IMPORTANT NOTICE RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT BELOW MODEL NO SERIAL NO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall o
8. TUBES TO THE SECONDARY TUBE LOCK COLLAR 17 Arm Clip This specially designed arm clip secures the tone arm while it is being transported or not in use The arm clip has been designed to remain in the up position while unlocked 18 Tonearm Cue System This cueing system allows the tone arm to be positioned at a certain point above the record and slowly engaged When the lift lever is in the up position the tone arm should rest on the armrest When the lift lever is lowered the tone arm is slowly lowered until the stylus is resting on the record PAGE 5 CONTROLS 19 Tone Arm Lock Nut This Aluminum nut is used to secure the head shell and cartridge assembly to the tone arm tube See cartridge setup for more details CONTROLS continued Bottom Parts 20 Adjustable Rubber Dampening Feet When all of the feet of the turntable are completely tightened the top flat surface of the turntable will be at 85mm Unscrewing these feet raises the turntable up to compensate for unleveled surfaces 21 Carrying Handles These handles provide a secure grip so that the turntable may be comfortably transported 22 Voltage Selector This switches the internal voltage transformer between 115V 230V and 240V The turntable should be shipped with the proper voltage setting for your region Check that the switch is in the proper voltage before connecting the IEC power cord to prevent damage to the turntable 23 IEC Power Terminal This IEC Po
9. This button allows the turntable pitch range of the pitch fader to be adjusted 11 Quartz Button This button locks the pitch at 0 using Quartz Motor Control when it is pressed Tone Arm Parts 12 Counterweight and Scale Ring and S Weight The Counterweight is used to balance the head shell and cartridge assembly so that the proper amount of stylus pressure is applied to the record The S Weight should be used in most cases when the S Shaped tube is used It is fastened to the tonearm by threading it into the rear weight balance shaft The S weight can be stored below the counterweight in the top cabinet while not in use 13 Height Adjust Ring Turning this ring counter clockwise raises the tonearm up to 6mm to accommodate for different Slipmat thicknesses This ring can not be adjusted unless the Height Lock Lever 12 is unlocked 14 Height Lock Lever Turning this lever towards the direction of the arrow clockwise unlocks the Height Adjust Ring 11 so that the tonearm height can be adjusted 15 Anti Skate Adjustment This knob is used to compensate for inward tracking forces See tonearm setup for more details on its settings 16 Secondary Tube Lock Collar This collar is used to secure the tonearm tubes straight or s shaped to the tonearm assembly WARNING DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THIS LOCK COLLAR WARNING CONNECTING HEADSHELLS TO THIS COLLAR MAY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL PIN HEIGHTS OF THE CONTACTS ONLY CONNECT NUMARK
10. art by inspecting the bottom of the aluminum platter to check that both locking pins have rubber fittings on them 2 Next rotate the platter spindle so that two holes are aligned parallel with the front of the turntable 3 Carefully install the platter onto the center spindle and motor assembly making sure that the Numark logo and the two holes are aligned parallel with the front of the turntable 4 The two locking pins should drop into the top of the spindle assembly for a stable and secure fit If they do not grasp the center spindle with one hand while rotating the platter with the other until the locking pins drop into place If the platter is properly installed it should not wobble and should rotate smoothly without any noise PLATTER SETUP PAGE 8 INTERCHANGING TONEARM TUBES WARNING An incomplete understanding of this procedure could lead to permanent damage to the headshell your records or the tonearm assembly NOTICE Interchanging tonearm tubes unnecessarily may shorten the life of the tonearm tubes and or tonearm components This turntable features the world s only tonearm assembly capable of accommodating two different tonearm tube styles S Shaped and Straight The S Shaped tube produces a higher signal to noise ratio with most cartridge assemblies The Straight tube is ideal for heavy back cueing or scratching Decide which tube to use based on your mixing style 1 Power off the turntable and any connected mixers
11. ble while the output is set to LINE level or while the SPDIF output is in use will result in an absence of audio Keep this in mind during use if the motor off effect is desired effect it is recommended that the BRAKE MOTOR CONTROL be adjusted 4 Do not attempt to adjust or tighten any tonearm components Undesirable performance may be a result of an improperly adjusted tonearm or worn cartridge 5 Never interchange tonearm tubes or the PITCH FADER and BUTTON CARTRIDGES while the turntable is powered on 6 Any attempt to customize the TT500 turntable beyond interchanging the tonearm tubes and fader button cartridges is not recommended and may result in PERMENANT DAMAGE to the turntable or a VOIDED WARRANTY OPERATION This turntable was designed to accommodate a variety of different mixing styles Here are some general operation guidelines to optimize the performance of the turntable 1 Do not place the turntable on or near a speaker or subwoofer This may cause unwanted noise depending on the environment conditions 2 ALWAYS use the included Slip Mat during record playback This Slip Mat was designed to reduce friction between the platter and the record to allow for rapid back cueing and efficient scratch play 3 Using the tone arm Cue System may prevent damage to your stylus First lift the Cue Lever then position the tone arm over the desired groove of the record and finally lower the Cue Lever to slowly drop the tone arm on
12. des information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
13. nce should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug PAGE 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product OUTDOORS ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provi
14. or dragged platter slow downs NOTE The pattern will appear to stand still when the Pitch Range is set to 0 and the Target Light is being used 3 Start Stop Buttons These buttons start and stop the turntable motor Both buttons have the same function 4 Reverse Button Pushing this button down will reverse the rotation direction of the turntable platter 5 Strobe Target Light and Power Jack This aluminum light can be rotated depending on the head shell position and the amount of light required on the vinyl record surface The light also strobes against the platter edge making the pattern appear to stand still when the Pitch Range is at 0 6 33 and 45 RPM Buttons These buttons control the RPM of the turntable platter When both of the 33 and 45 RPM buttons are pressed the 78 RPM mode will engage 7 Start Time Adjuster This control can be rotated to increase or decrease the startup time of the motor 8 Braking Time Adjuster This control can be rotated to increase or decrease the stopping time of the motor CONTROLS PAGE 4 CONTROLS continued 9 Pitch Fader This slide control allows the pitch of the playback source to be changed In the center position the pitch is at 0 Moving the fader knob closer to you will increase the pitch The Pitch Slider is enclosed in an Interchangeable Replaceable Cartridge 10 Pitch Button
15. ter specs by using different testing methods We ve tested the competitors and found that our wow flutter performance is equal to or superior to theirs asss PAGE 13 SPECIFICATIONS M TT solution Turntable does not turn on Disconnected Power Cord Connect Power Cord The sound level is very low The Turntable is not connected to a Connect the device to a preamp DJ device with a PHONO preamp mixer or an AV receiver that has an input labeled PHONO Reconnect the wires from the headshell to the cartridge See the Cartridge Setup section for more detail The sound is on one side only The Cartridge is not properly wired The Stylus is worn out Replace the stylus on the cartridge Replacement styli are available from most Numark Retailers NOTE Static electricity and or other external interference may cause this unit to malfunction To reset the unit to its normal condition turn the power off and then on again If the problem continues to persist refer to the connected component s troubleshooting guides If the problem is not resolved after checking these items contact the nearest authorized Numark dealer If the RCA cord is frequently connected and disconnected it may have become damaged and needs to be replaced The RCA audio cord is damaged The Cartridge is not making a proper connection Remove the cartridge clean the contacts on the back with Isopropyl
16. to the cartridge 3 Now there should be a feeling of weight and resistance when the head shell is raised and lowered Begin rotating the counterweight counter clockwise away from the pivot point until this weight and resistance feeling is gone If done properly the tone arm will pivot with very little resistance back and forth indicating that there is exactly 0 grams of stylus pressure 4 With the counterweight in its new position further away from tone arm pivot point grasp the scale ring of the counter weight and rotate it until 0 is in the vertical position 5 Finally rotate the counterweight and scale ring clockwise towards the pivot point until the desired amount of weight is reached If the scale rotates 360 degrees beyond the zero point the new scale ring reading should be added to 3 5 The included head shell and cartridge assembly requires a minimum of 3 grams and no more than 5 grams for optimum performance Setting the Anti Skate Adjustment In most cases the Anti Skate should be set to its minimum setting Anti Skate compensates for inward tracking forces that occur with certain cartridges when the stylus nears the center of the record If the turntable is experiencing excessive skipping during back cueing and scratching while nearing the center spindle try increasing the Anti Skate in the increments indicated on the dial Start by adding an increment of 1 test its performance than increase it more and so on
17. to the record 4 Always secure the tone arm using the Arm Clip when not in use This can prevent stylus damage and accidental tone arm engagement 5 To reduce needle skipping follow the guidelines in the Tone Arm Setup section of this manual Too much weight on a cartridge may cause erratic skipping or stylus damage Another guideline that may reduce skipping is back cueing and adjusting playback tempo by applying pressure towards the center of the record near the spindle as indicated below Skipping induce by rapid cueing or scratching may be reduce by applying inward pressure to the side of the record instead of applying pressure down on the record see diagram below IMPORTANT NOTES amp OPERATION PAGE 12 SPECIFICATIONS Turntable Torque transient Torque stable Motor Brake Platter Pitch Speeds Wow flutter Tonearm Height range Cue System Balance Weight Dimensions Weight Target light 4 5kgf cm 3 5kgf cm Brushless DC motor Electronic braking system Dampened aluminum diecast low friction design 8 10 25 50 33 1 3RPM 45RPM 78RPM lt 0 15 max lt 0 10 typical Patented locking collar based interchangeable tube system Diecast aluminum 3 bearing construction 0 6mm Dampened lift lever Arm rest and arm clip 7 gram S weight Aluminum plated w 0 3 5gram range 370mm x 460mmx 135mm 19 Ibs High intensity LED Note other manufacturers may claim lower wow flut
18. utlet before cleaning The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never clean with furniture wax benzene insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the applia
19. wer Terminal can be used with any IEC power cable but it is recommended that the supplied IEC power cable be used 24 RCA Output These stereo output jacks allow the turntable to be connected to a compatible device with a PHONO level input 25 Ground Terminal This ground terminal is used to run a ground line between the turntable and the device it is connected to CONTROLS PAGE 6 CABLE SETUP This turntable is shipped with two sets of special cables 1 Right Angle IEC Power Cord 1 Right Angle RCA cord NOTE Before connecting any cables make sure that the voltage selector switch is set to the proper setting Making the power and audio connections 1 Begin by lifting the turntable up from the rear handle and resting it on its side NOTE The turntable must be supported because it is not stable in this position 2 Next connect the Red Right Angle RCA Plug to the Red RCA jack with the R indication 3 Then connect the White Right Angle RCA Plug to the White RCA jack with the L indication 4 Finally connect the IEC power cord to the IEC Power terminal It should only fit in the Terminal one way 5 Rest the turntable back down on a level surface and route the cables to nearby power and audio accessories PAGE 7 CABLE SETUP PLATTER SETUP WARNING Incorrect Platter setup can lead to poor turntable performance platter instability or permanent motor damage 1 St
20. y angle may increase record burn 6 Once the cartridge is positioned correctly secure the cartridge to the head shell by tightening the mounting screws For Integrated Head Shell Cartridges Numark CS 1 CC 1 CX 1 etc 7 Align the pin on the rear of the Cartridge Assembly so that it is in a vertical position and insert it into the tone arm lock nut 8 Secure the cartridge to the tone arm by turning the tone arm lock nut clockwise until the head shell feels secure and does not wobble to the left or right WARNING Over tightening the tone arm lock nut may result in permanent damage to the tone arm or the cartridge 9 Remove the stylus protector before playback Headshell Cartridge Headshell oo oo oo oo Connector Cartridge Pins DO NOT TIGHTEN ALIGNED DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN PAGE 11 CARTRIDGE SETUP OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES Please read these precautionary notes to insure a complete understanding and long life of this DJ turntable 1 Unnecessarily removing the platter may cause damage to the magnet mounting structure the motor or the platter resulting in undesired performance The turntable should ALWAYS be powered off before the turntable platter is removed for any reason 2 Repeatedly interchanging tonearm tubes may cause premature wear to components of the tonearm assembly or the tonearm tubes Interchange tubes only on an as needed basis 3 Turning off the turnta
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