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Fluance RT82, RT83, RT84, RT85   User Manual

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Specifications

Specifications

RT82

RT83

RT84

RT85

RT85N

Cabinet Specifications

Material

MDF

Dust Cover

Yes - Tinted

Turntable Specifications

Drive System

Belt Drive

Motor

DC Motor with Servo Controller

Motor Isolation

Seven-Point Rubber Isolation with Decoupling Isolation Ring

Speed

33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM

Platter

Aluminum

Acrylic

Diameter of Platter

12” (30 cm)

Auto-Stop

Yes

Turntable Mat

Rubber

None

Tonearm Specifications

Type

Static Balanced, S-Type

Supported Cartridge Weight

5.0 to 7.5 grams

Counterweight

Yes

Anti-skating Adjustment

Yes

Pivot Bearing

Yes

Cueing Lever

Yes

Material

Aluminum

Tonearm Wire

36 AWG Litz Cable / 7 Strand

Effective Tonearm Mass

21.78 grams

27.5 grams

21.1 grams

Overhang

19.2 mm

Effective Tonearm Length

 224 mm

Headshell Mount

 H-4 Bayonet Mount

Cartridge Specifications

Type

Moving Magnet (MM)

Cartridge Model

Ortofon 

OM10

Ortofon 

2M Red

Ortofon 
2M Blue

Ortofon 
2M Blue

Nagaoka 

MP-110

Replacement Stylus

Stylus 10

Stylus 

2M Red

Stylus 

2M Blue

Stylus 

2M Blue

JN-P110

Stylus

0.3 x 0.7 mil

0.4 x 0.7 mil

Cantilever

Aluminum

Mount

Half-inch

Frequency Range

20-22,000 

Hz

20-22,000 

Hz

20-25,000 

Hz

20-25,000 

Hz

20-20,000 

Hz

Channel Separation

22 dB at 1 kHz

22 dB

25 dB

25 dB

23 dB

Channel Balance

 < 1.5 dB

1.5 dB

1.5 dB

1.5 dB

> 1.5 dB

Summary of Contents for RT82

Page 1: ...RT82 RT83 RT84 RT85 Reference High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable User Manual v2 4 Serious Performance Fluance com...

Page 2: ...mances in your home for years to come Fluance com resources Fluance com contact Fluance com support Don t forget to register your product with us Fluance com registration Thank you for your purchase o...

Page 3: ...Turntable 9 Step Six Balancing the Tonearm 10 Step Seven Connecting the RCA and Ground Cables 12 Step Eight Connecting the Power Adapter 12 Step Nine Playing a Record 13 Auto Stop Function 13 Mainten...

Page 4: ...st Cover Hinges RCA Audio Cable Power Adapter 45 Adapter Ground Cable Lifetime Customer Support Bubble Level 2 Year Warranty Headshell with Stylus RT82 OM 10 RT83 2M Red RT84 RT85 2M Blue RT85N MP 110...

Page 5: ...ulley 3 Motor Pulley Cap 4 Rubber Belt 5 Spindle 6 Rubber Turntable Mat RT82 RT83 RT84 Only 7 Speed Selection 8 Power LED 9 Counterweight 10 Anti Skating Control 11 Cueing Lever 12 Tonearm Lock 13 Ton...

Page 6: ...perly Tip The arrows help to align the notch on the motor cap with the post on the motor 3 Lift the rubber belt and place it around the motor pulley Rotate the platter several times to ensure the rubb...

Page 7: ...earm lock 1 Remove the headshell from the protective packaging and insert into the end of the tonearm 2 Slide the counterweight onto the end of the tonearm with numbers facing forward until it clicks...

Page 8: ...to avoid scratching it Install the hinges on the provided grooves located on the back of the dust cover CAUTION The hinges are spring loaded and can close with strong force Use caution when installin...

Page 9: ...justable Feet Bubble Level Lower Turntable Raise Turntable Bubble Position Turntable Adjustment Turntable is level when the bubble is within the circle Lower Back or Raise Front Lower Left or Raise Ri...

Page 10: ...ntire counterweight until the tonearm is balanced and floating horizontally when headshell is released Do not allow the stylus to touch the platter 6 Set only the counterweight indicator ring to 0 on...

Page 11: ...t to the correct value on the center line fig 1 8 Set the anti skating control value to match the recommended tracking force fig 2 Tip When setting the counterweight make sure you are turning the enti...

Page 12: ...se a similarly rated cable The Fluance RCA cable is available at www fluance com turntable accessories Step Eight Connecting the Power Adapter Ensure the power adapter is securely connected to a power...

Page 13: ...n knob to the correct RPM typically listed on your record Normal LP playback speed is 33 RPM 4 Unlock the tonearm lock 5 Lift the cueing lever 6 Move the tonearm to the desired starting point 7 Lower...

Page 14: ...ms Overhang 19 2 mm Effective Tonearm Length 224 mm Headshell Cartridge Mount Half inch Mount Fluance Headshell Weight 9 grams Replacing the Rubber Belt 1 With the platter installed remove the defecti...

Page 15: ...rofiber cloth to avoid scratching the surface Parts and Accessories Replacement parts and turntable accessories are available at www fluance com turntable accessories Stylus Care 1 When the turntable...

Page 16: ...re the record surface is clear of dirt and debris Also check that the record is not warped or deformed Inspect the stylus tip for built up dirt or debris Use a stylus cleaning brush to clean if necess...

Page 17: ...ier powered speakers Ensure the headshell is fully tightened and secured The turntable and other devices should be directly connected to a power outlet It is recommended to avoid power bars or extensi...

Page 18: ...Yes Anti skating Adjustment Yes Pivot Bearing Yes Cueing Lever Yes Material Aluminum Tonearm Wire 36 AWG Litz Cable 7 Strand Effective Tonearm Mass 21 78 grams 27 5 grams 21 1 grams Overhang 19 2 mm...

Page 19: ...grams 1 5 2 0 grams Vertical Tracking Angle 20 31 Rubber Belt Specifications Thickness 0 6 mm Width 4 5 mm Length 915 mm Output Specifications Connector RCA Gold plated Preamp No Separate Phono Pream...

Page 20: ...Two Year Warranty HiFi Turntables Two Year Warranty Batteries For Powered Speakers One Year Warranty Warranty Exclusions Products purchased from a dealer not authorized by Fluance Products with the s...

Page 21: ...alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 16 Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer 17 T...

Page 22: ...is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired ope...

Page 23: ...spindle hole S See beside for cutout 2 Place the protractor on the spindle 3 With the stylus protector removed gently place the stylus on point A 4 Rotate the cartridge so that the sides of the cartri...

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