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TT-3 Turntable Manual
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Dear Customer
Argon Audio is a Danish audio specialist with almost 20 years of
experience. At Argon Audio, we know that our customers work hard
for their money and we respect that. As such, our mission has
always been to bring our customers the most value for money we
possibly could.
We produce our products and sell directly to you to ensure that you
get the highest quality product for your money. None of Argon
Audio’s products go through the usual chain of distributors, meaning
we can offer the best value for money products on the market today.
Argon Audio’s products are sold throughout Europe in over 100
physical shops, but also directly to you from Argon Audio’s own web
shop.
Congratulations with your TT-3, may it bring years of
enjoyment.
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Components, features and connections
1. Counterweight
The counterweight is used for precise adjustment of the stylus
pressure on the vinyl, to properly balance the tonearm.
2. Anti-Skating Control
Use this to set the anti-skating function of the tonearm.
3. Tonearm Lever
Use this lever to lower and raise the tonearm.
4. Tonearm Lock (arm rest)
Use this to lock the tonearm in place when not in use.
5. Headshell
This holds the stylus (“needle”) in place and provides protection
by means of its removable stylus protection cap (not shown)
6. Platter:
Put the slip mat onto this platter before placing record disc.
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7. 33/45 RPM Switch (33/off/45):
Select 33 or 45 rpm for playing a vinyl, switch to “OFF”to pause
the playing. Switch to 33 or 45 again, to continue the playing
from the pause point.
8. Signal Connectors
Plug in the RCA cable, and connect the cable to audio amplifier.
9. Ground Terminal
Connect a ground wire.
10. Power supply jack:
Plug-in DV12/0.5A switching adaptor for power supply.
11. Power Switch
Turntable Platter and Belt Setup
1. Install the drive belt over the inner ring under the platter and
make sure it won’t fall off during the
setup.
2. Place the platter through the turntable
spindle, then rotate the platter until you
see the drive motor pulley through the
window at the top left corner.
3. Carefully grab the drive belt and put it
around the slot of motor pulley.
4. Connect the power adapter to the turntable and power on the
turntable. Set the speed to either 33 or 45. If the platter does not
spin, try the steps listed above again.
5. Remember to place the rubber slip mat on the platter before
playing records.
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Cartridge downforce adjustment
1. Gently push and turn the Counterweight onto the rear of the
tonearm (with the scale facing toward the front of the turntable).
2. Remove the cartridge protection cap.
3. Lower the tonearm lift and position the cartridge in the space
between tonearm rest and platter.
4. Carefully rotate the Counterweight until the tonearm balances
out. The tonearm should return to the balanced position if it is
moved up or down. This adjustment must be done carefully.
5. Once the tonearm is correctly balanced return it to its rest. Hold
the Counterweight without moving it, and gently rotate the Down
force Scale ring (the part with numbers on it) to 0. Check whether
the arm still balances out.
6. Rotate the counterweight counter clockwise (seen from the front)
to adjust the down force according to the cartridge manufacturer’s
recommendations.
NOTE: The recommended downforce for the factory fitted cartridge
is 1.75g.
Anti-skating adjustment
Turn the Anti-skating Control to the same value as the adjusted
downforce. The recommended downforce for the factory fitted
cartridge is 1.75g.
Mains connection
An external switching power adaptor (DC12V 0.5A) is supplied with
this turntable. Connect the turntable to a mains voltage of
110V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz.
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Amplifier connection
There is a RCA output on the rear panel of the turntable. Connect
the RCA plug to this output, and then to the PHONO INPUT of your
amplifier. Red plug into R channel input, White plug into L channel
input. If your amplifier does not have an input suitable for phono
cartridges, you will require a separate phono amplifier stage for MM
or MC cartridges such as the Argon Audio PHONO1, which can
then be connected between the record player and a free line level
input of the amplifier. The ground wire of the tonearm lead should
be connected to the earth terminal on your amplifier (if provided).
Playing a record
1) Place the record on the turntable. If it is a 45 rpm, you need to
place the adaptor on the record spindle.
2) Switch on the power.
3) Pull up the arm lifter, and then release the arm lock clip.
4) Place the cartridge vertically over the first track of the record.
5) Rotate the RPM knob to the speed you want to play, which will
cause the platter to start turning.
6) Lower the arm lifter. The stylus will touch the record and start
playing music.
7) When the record is done, lift the tone arm up, lead it back to the
arm rest and lock it.
8) To pause the playing, lift the tone arm by pull up the arm lifter,
and then turn the speed knob to “OFF”.
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Replacing the cartridge
1) Unscrew the headshell from the tonearm
2) Unscrew the cartridge from the headshell, and disconnect the 4
wires to take off the cartridge as below:
White wire: Left channel, Positive pole
Blue: Left channel, Negative pole
Red: Right channel, Positive pole
Green: Left channel, Negative pole
3) Tightly screw the new cartridge to the headshell, and connect
the wires correctly using the information above.
4) Remember to adjust the counter weight stylus pressure and
anti-skate value according to the new cartridge specifications.
5) The full sound quality of the Argon Audio TT-3 can only be
achieved if the cartridge is correctly adjusted. If you are not well
acquainted with the adjustment of cartridges you are advised to
call upon the willing help of your Argon Audio dealer to
accomplish this task for you.
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Specifications
These specifications are based on the factory mounted cartridge of Ortofon
OM5E
Drive Method
Belt drive
Motor
DC motor
Speed
33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm
Rotation Speed Variation
±2%
Wow And Flutter
0.2%
Platter
Aluminum die-cast (Diameter 30 cm)
Output Level
4 mV
Signal To Noise Ratio
67 dB or higher (A-weighted, 20 kHz,
LPF)
Tonearm
Static balance straight tonearm
Effective Arm Length
223.5 mm
Overhang
19 mm
Acceptable Cartridge Weight
15.5-19 g (including headshell)
Cartridge Type
MM type
Output Voltage
4 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm / sec)
Stylus Pressure
1.75 ± 0.25 g
Cartridge Weight
5.0 g
Headshell Weight
10 g (including screws, nuts and
wires)
Output Terminal
RCA: 1 (PHONO)
Power Consumption
1.5 W
Dimension (W×H×D)
420mm * 121mm * 355mm
Weight
5 kg.
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