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Roksan Audio ltd

  

Xerxes.20

plus

 Record Player User Manual 

 

 

General Use 

 

 

Version 2.00 

All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE

 

Page 20 of 22

 

ENGLISH

 

 
If you suspect that your ROKSAN 

Xerxes.20

plus

 Record Player is not operating properly, first check all the 

connections carefully. Below are some likely encountered problems with suggestions for possible cure. The list is 
not exhaustive: If you have any unresolved problems, please consult your appointed ROKSAN dealer or 
distributor. 
 

SYMPTOM LIKELY 

CAUSE SUGGESTED 

REMEDY 

Platter not turning 
 
 

Motor drive lead not inserted properly 
Motor drive not switched on 
Drive belt not fitted 

Ensure Motor drive lead is fully inserted 
Switch Motor drive on 
Fit drive belt and try again 

Start-up too slow 

(>10sec.)

 

Motor locked in transit position 
Belt dirty or sticky 
 
Main bearing ‘dry’ 
 
 
Main bearing ball missing 

Remove motor transit 
Clean belt with wax based furniture 
polish 
Check, if no damage to bearing, 
recharge with Roksan main bearing oil 

(see above)

 

Check, if no damage to bearing, fit new 
Xerxes.20 main bearing ball 

(if in doubt 

consult your Roksan retailer)

 

Belt falling off 
 
Platter touching the plinth 

Incorrect motor alignment 
 
Incorrect main bearing alignment 

Check and realign motor 

(see above)

 

 
Check and realign bearing 

(see above)

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
There are no user-serviceable parts on your 

Xerxes.20

plus

 Record Player. If a fault should develop, refer any 

servicing to your appointed ROKSAN dealer, distributor or approved service agent. 
 
Your ROKSAN 

Xerxes.20

plus

 Record Player is guaranteed against any defect in materials and workmanship for 

a period of 

two years

 from the date of purchase. 

This guarantee only becomes effective if the warranty card is validated by the ROKSAN retailer from whom the 
equipment was purchased and returned to ROKSAN within 

28 days

 of purchase. 

This guarantee excludes: 
1.  Damage caused due to accident, misuse, neglect and incorrect installation, adjustment or repair. 
2.  Liability for damage or loss during transit from the retailer or purchaser to ROKSAN or its authorised 

distributor for the purposes of repair or inspection. 

 
Carriage costs to ROKSAN shall be borne by the consignor. 
 
All claims under this guarantee must be made through an authorised ROKSAN retailer. 
 
If equipment returned for repair to ROKSAN is found on inspection to comply with the product specification 
ROKSAN reserves the right to make a charge for examination and return carriage. 
 

Unauthorised servicing will void this guarantee. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for Xerxes.20plus

Page 1: ...N N W 9 8 T R E N G L A N D T T E E L L 4 4 4 4 0 0 2 2 0 0 8 8 9 9 0 0 0 0 6 6 8 8 0 0 1 1 F F A A X X 4 4 4 4 0 208 205 2644 w w w w w w r r o o k k s s a a n n c c o o u u k k e e m m a a i i l l i...

Page 2: ...in the packing of your Xerxes 20plus Record Player you will find One Xerxes 20plus Inner Platter One Xerxes 20plus Outer Platter One Xerxes 20plus Drive Belt One Xerxes 20plus Spindle Cap One Vial of...

Page 3: ...l General Use Version 2 00 All specifications are liable to change without notice E OE Page 3 of 22 ENGLISH UNPACKING X X X E E E R R R X X X E E E S S S 2 2 2 0 0 0 p p p l ll u u u s s s Record Play...

Page 4: ...h this unique dynamic system transient speed changes are absorbed and do not affect the measuring platform The armboard which provides another level of isolation is machined from a billet of Acetal wi...

Page 5: ...ogether Each part is designed as a tuning fork and hence it s free from any nonlinearity Their natural frequencies are linearly damped as these two parts are joined together by friction only The platt...

Page 6: ...Roksan Audio ltd Xerxes 20plus Record Player User Manual General Use Version 2 00 All specifications are liable to change without notice E OE Page 6 of 22 ENGLISH...

Page 7: ...o 5 drops of oil into the bearing housing Always replace the plug to keep the bearing housing clean if you are not fitting the inner platter immediately P Pl la ac ci in ng g t th he e I In nn ne er r...

Page 8: ...er assembly It fits over the main bearing spindle in the centre and rests uniformly over the platter surface Use the Rmat 5 retaining O ring and gently push it onto the spindle to secure the mat This...

Page 9: ...4 4 3 Fitting the Inner Platter 1 Pull out the Main Bearing Plug and place it in the Oil Vial bag 2 Carefully clean the Main Bearing with one of the Cotton Buds and check that there is a ball impressi...

Page 10: ...e arm to the arm board allowing for later adjustments 4 Remount arm board tightening the Allen bolts fully if required support the arm board from underneath while tightening the bolts 5 Plug in the pi...

Page 11: ...the inner platter and seat it correctly on its recess To avoid marking tarnishing the platters use the cotton gloves provided Be extra careful to ensure the platter does not slip through your hands a...

Page 12: ...ut the axis X Check that the Inner Outer Platter assembly is level with the Pulley See view from A above 2 Gently tighten or slacken Tilt adjustment screw T using the 3mm A F Allen key to adjust the t...

Page 13: ...record and tonearm head shell If any adjustment is required you must first adjust the LEFT to RIGHT and then the FRONT to BACK See below PLEASE NOTE THE FIXING BOLT HEADS ARE NOT VISIBLE FROM THE SIDE...

Page 14: ...2mm clearance from the bottom of the Inner Platter NOTE With the belt riding higher on the pulley i e more than 1mm gap the rotational speed would be slightly increased With the belt riding lower on...

Page 15: ...above 3 If the levels are adjusted but the drive belt rides a little too high then remove the belt and gently stretch it Wait a couple of minutes and refit the drive belt and the outer platter and che...

Page 16: ...FIXING SCREW TRANSIT PILLAR FIXING SCREW MOTOR SPRING MOTOR BEARING SMALL GAP MOTOR AXIS A MOTOR FREE TO ROTATE ABOUT A OPERATION POSITION Motor Transit Operation Modes Always fit the transit screw i...

Page 17: ...er platter and drive belt Clean the motor pulley and inner platter using alcohol or methylated spirit while they are still on the record player DO NOT EXERT EXCESSIVE PRESSURE as damage may occur DO N...

Page 18: ...p cloth as and when required The turntable is made of very high quality real wood veneer or high gloss lacquer and should be looked after with care It may be cleaned with a very soft cloth For any stu...

Page 19: ...otor drive lead are not pulling or pushing the record player plinth Otherwise they will act as feed back channels and also tilt the record player slightly and thus move the feet out of their upright p...

Page 20: ...motor see above Check and realign bearing see above There are no user serviceable parts on your Xerxes 20plus Record Player If a fault should develop refer any servicing to your appointed ROKSAN deale...

Page 21: ...2 1 0000 Inner Platter 2 Piece Solid Aluminium alloy Interference fitted non resonant Outer Platter 2 Piece Solid Aluminium alloy Interference fitted non resonant Structure 3 Plinth Design Isolation 3...

Page 22: ...s are liable to change without notice E OE Page 22 of 22 ENGLISH Xerxes 20plus Record Player Serial Number Purchase Date Year Month Day ROKSAN Retailer Name Location Please keep a record for future re...

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