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RT80/RT81/RT81P - High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
User Manual v2.6
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Fluance RT80/RT81/RT81P User Manual 2
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of your Fluance product. We hope you enjoy your
experience. If you have any questions please visit us at: Fluance.com/support
Fluance believes everyone should experience audio in its truest form, recreating the
performance the way the artist intended. Utilizing only superior components and expert
audio engineering, their products are a testament to the performance that can be
achieved when a passion for music takes center stage. The perfect complement to any
audiophile’s lifestyle, you’ll be enjoying live performances in your home for years to come.
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Instruction
Manual
Bag
Turntable Mat
Dust Cover
45 Adapter
Turntable
Cardboard
Insert
Cardboard
Insert
Foam End Cap
Foam End Cap
Dust Cover
Hinges
Platter with
Rubber Belt
Box
RCA
Cable with
Ground Wire
Power
Adapter
Headshell
with Stylus
Counterweight
Bubble Level

Table of Contents What’s Included 4
Components and Connections 5
First Time Setup 6
Step One: Installing the Platter 6
Step Two: Installing the Counterweight 7
Step Three: Installing the Headshell 7
Step Four: Dust Cover Installation 8
Step Five: Leveling the Turntable (RT81P) 9
Step Six: Balancing the Tonearm 10
Step Seven: Setting the Preamp Switch 11
Step Eight: Connecting the Power 12
Step Nine: Connecting the RCA Cable 12
Playing a Record 13
Auto Stop Function 13
Maintenance 14
Cleaning the Turntable 14
Replacing the Stylus 14
Replacing the Cartridge 14
Cartridge Connections 14
Replacing the Rubber Belt 15
Record Care 15
Stylus Care 15
Troubleshooting 16
Specications 18
Important Safety Instructions 20
FCC & IC Information 21
Cartridge Alignment Protractor Cutout 23
Warranty 24

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LIFETIME
Customer Support
Dust Cover &
Turntable
User
Manual
Dust Cover
Hinges
RCA Audio
Cable with
Ground
Power
Adapter
45 Adapter Bubble Level
Lifetime Customer
Support
2 Year
Warranty
Headshell with
Stylus
Platter with
Rubber Belt
Turntable Mat
Counterweight
What’s Included
RT80 - Felt
RT81 - Rubber
RT81P - Acrylic
(RT81P Only)

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Components and Connections
1
4
2
8
9
10
11
12
13
19
20
5
6
7
14 16 18
15 17
3
1. Platter
2. Rubber Belt
3. Motor Pulley
4. Spindle
5. Turntable Mat
6. Speed Selection
7. Power LED
8. Counterweight
9. Anti-Skating Control
10. Cueing Lever
11. Tonearm Lock
12. Tonearm
13. Headshell & Stylus
14. RCA Audio Outputs
15. Ground Terminal
16. Preamp Switch
17. Auto Stop Switch
18. Power Input
19. Hinge
20. Isolation Feet
RT81P Only

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First Time Setup
Step One: Installing the Platter
1. Remove the protective packaging
and ensure the turntable is placed on
a sturdy and level surface. Place the
metal platter onto the spindle located
in the middle of the turntable.
2. Rotate the platter until the rubber
belt installation ribbon aligns with the
motor pulley. Remove the tape from
the installation ribbon.
3. Use the installation ribbon to lift the
rubber belt and place it around the
motor pulley. Remove the installation
ribbon and rotate the platter several
times to ensure the rubber belt is
secure and not twisted.
4. Place the turntable mat on top of
the platter.
Note: When using the Fluance rubber turntable mat
ensure the Fluance logo is facing up when placing
the mat. When using the acrylic turntable mat ensure
the label recess is facing up when placing the mat.
Installation Ribbon
Motor Pulley
Metal Platter
Spindle
Turntable Mat

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Step Two: Installing the Counterweight
1. Secure the tonearm using the
tonearm lock.
Step Three: Installing the Headshell
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 on.
2. Tighten the locking nut until the
headshell is secure.
Tonearm Lock
Locking Nut
Headshell
Stylus Guard
Tonearm
Counterweight

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Step Four: Dust Cover Installation
1. Install the hinges on the provided grooves located on the back of the dust cover.
Important: Place dust cover on a soft surface to avoid scratching it.
CAUTION: The hinges are spring loaded and can close with strong force.
Use caution when installing.
2. Carefully open the hinges on the dust cover and insert into the hinge mounts
installed on the back of the turntable.

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Step Five: Leveling the Turntable (RT81P Only)
1. The RT81P turntable features 3 adjustable feet to ensure the turntable is level
regardless of the surface the turntable is resting upon.
Adjustable FeetBubble 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 Right
Lower Back or Raise Front and
Lower Left or Raise Right
Use the table below with the included bubble level to adjust the feet and level
the turntable.
Note: The turntable comes in the fully lowered position.

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Step Six: Balancing the Tonearm
Important!
Complete all steps for balancing the tonearm. Incorrect tonearm balancing can cause damage to the stylus
and to your records. For additional assistance go to: www.uance.com/support to watch a tutorial video for
this process
1. Remove the stylus protector.
3. Position the tonearm over the platter.
5. With the cueing lever now lowered, turn the entire counterweight until the tonearm is
balancedandoatinghorizontallywhenheadshellisreleased.
Tip: When balancing the tonearm make sure the cueing lever is down and the anti-skating control is set to 0.
6. Set only the counterweight indicator ring to “0” on the center line while keeping the
tonearm balanced then lock the tonearm on the tonearm rest.
2. Unlock the tonearm and lift the cueing
lever.
4. Hold the headshell and lower the
cueing lever completely. Protect the
stylus from touching the platter.
Lock Cueing Lever
Counterweight
Indicator Ring
Center Line
Cueing Lever
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