Rega RP8 - Manual (Page 8)

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DE-COUPLED OUTER FRAME AND DUST COVER
A common problem for many skeletal design turntables is the inability to incorporate
an effective dust cover into the design. We have constructed an outer frame that
minimises contact between the inner and outer plinth. The only points of contact are
three location devices on the feet which centralises the inner and outer plinths
perfectly. This makes set-up extremely easy and allows the use of a dust cover. The RP8
can be used without the outer frame if so desired.
PLEASE NOTE: ALWAYS REMOVE THE GLASS PLATTER BEFORE
LIFTING OR RELOCATING THE RP8
Always remove the glass platter before locating the RP8 central plinth into the outer
frame or when lifting the whole turntable to relocate it. The ‘o’ rings will not centralise
the plinth within the frame if the weight of the platter is present.
SETTING UP YOUR RB808
With the cartridge mounted correctly and set up using the alignment protractor
supplied, ensure that the tracking force control and bias adjustment slider are set to
zero. (Pull the bias adjustment fully out to set zero). Slide the balance weight along its
shaft until the stylus is “floating” just 1mm clear of the record.
The recommended tracking force can now be applied via the tracking force control
shown on page 8. Always use a force which corresponds to the upper limit of the
cartridge makers recommended range. Push the bias adjustment slider to the same
number as the tracking force control. ie a recommended 2.0g tracking force = 2.0 on
the bias slider. Note: It is not necessary to use the alignment protractor if the turntable
has a factory fitted Rega cartridge.