Sonoro PLATINUM SO-2000, Operating Manual

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9. Maintenance
1. Attaching the stylus protective cover
• Hold the stylus protective cover from it front
and back, align with the front of the cartridge,
and slowly lift it.
2. Cleaning turntable
•
Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the dust cover
and the turntable body.
•
When it is hard to wipe off the soil, use a
slightly damp cloth and then dry turntable
with a soft and dry cloth.
• Do not use any chemical solution such as
alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner, that
damages the finish.
3. Remove the dust cover
• To remove the dust cover from the turntable,
fully open the dust cover, grasp both sides
near the bottom of the cover, and then gently
pull it out in the upward direction.
4. Moving turntable
Note:
• Lock the tonearm rest clamp.
•
Switch off the turntable and unplug the AC
adapter.
• Disconnect all the connecting cables from the
turntable.
• Attach the stylus cover.
•
When you move the turntable, make sure that
you firmly hold the bottom of the turntable.
• Re-adjust the tracking force and the anti-
skating force if necessary.
5. Transport or shipping turntable
Precaution:
• In case the turntable needs to be returned for
repair or transport to other places, original
packing provides a better protection for the
product during transportation and handling.
•
If you lose the original packing, please use a
sufficiently stable and protective packing that
prevents damage to the PLATINUM.
•
Take off the dust cover and carefully wrap
them.
•
Take off the platter and mat and carefully
wrap them.
•
Attach the stylus cover and remove the
headshell and counterweight from the
tonearm and carefully wrap them.
• Lock the tonearm rest clamp and tape it in
place.
• Carefully wrap the turntable in a bubble wrap
or similar soft and protecting material.
6. Cleaning the tip of the stylus
Note:
• Record styluses are precision parts, so handle
them carefully to avoid bending or damaging
their tips. If a stylus becomes bent or
damaged, it might not be able to follow the
audio groove precisely and could damage
records or cause another malfunction.
•
Do not rub the stylus tip with thinner or other
chemicals.