ARKROCKET AR-PH78 Huygens Turntable Instruction Manual

ARKROCKET AR-PH78 Huygens Turntable

Read and understand this entire manual before using this product, Keep these instruce tions for future reference.

1. Do not use this product near water.

2. This product should be operated only by the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this instruction manual.

3. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one blade wider than the other. This plug win fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug.
   If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician.

4. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

5. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

6. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
   Never spilliguid of any kind on the product.

7. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer al servicing to qualified
   service personnel.

8. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

9. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

11. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings.

12. Unplug the product during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.

Product overview

Top view

Back View

Setting Up Your Turntable
You need to instal the turntable before you can use it.

1. Take the accessories out of the packing case and check taht the accessories are in complete and good condition.
2. Instal the metal platter(the bell is pre-installed on the bottom of the metal platter) and a turntable mat on the metal platter.
3. Install dust cover.
4. Attach and adjust the counterweight.
5. Carefully remover the tape. Too much force will damage the cover and stylus.

Installing the platter and turntable mat

Note: The belt is pre-installed on the bottom of the metal platter.
Turn the platter over and check the belt position
Make sure that the drive belt is looped in the middle of the circle.The drive belt located too high or too low in this circle may cause the drive belt to fall off or speed to be unstable.

1. Place the belt on the motor pully.
   Align one of the platter openings with the motor pulley, and while pulling both ends of the red ribbon that comes attached to the belt, place the belt on the motor pulley, as per the diagram. When doing this, be careful not to twist the belt.Remove the red ribbon from the belt.

2. Still holding the belt, flip the platter over, then insert the platter onto the spindlein the center of your turntable.

3. Align the round hole in the platter with the pulley and use your finger to hook the belt onto the pulley.

4. Place the turntable mat on the platter.
   Note: When you want to take out the platter from the turntable, remove the mat first, then grasp the platter and pull it upward. This is especially important if you are shipping your turntable to prevent the platter from shaking.

Installing the Lid

Insert the hinge pockets of the lid onto the hinges of the turntable

Cartridge Tracking Force Adjustment
The supplied Counterweight is suitable for cartrides weighing between 3.0-6.0g

1. Gently push and turn the counterweight onto the rear of the tonearm(with the dial facing toward the front of the turntable)
2. Hold the counterweight with the black number ring on the counterweight you, and then slightly push the counterweight into the end of tone arm.
3. Finally, rotate the counterweigh and tracking force dial together counterclockwise (as seen from the front) to adjust the tracking force according to the cartridge manufacturer’s recommendations.

Note: Each mark on the scale represents 0.1g. The recommended tracking force for the factory-installed cartidge is 3.5g 0.5. Carefully rotate the tracking force dial.
When”3.5″ is centered over the black line on the top of the tonearm please stop.

Playing a Record

Before playing a record

1. Pull the protector straight forward to remove it.
   NOTE: Applying a downward force may cause the stylus to come off the body. Only low volume is output if the stylus has come off, or is about to come off, so refer to “Replacing the stylus”to reattach the stylus correctlu.

2. Place the record on the felt mat so that the center hole aligns with the spindle

Turntable Operation

Sufficiently lower the volume of the amplifier and speakers first

1. Connect the include power adaptor to the turntable, turn the power & switch on,set the mode selection dial on PH position. the indicator light will show RED.
2. Remove the stylus protector from the stylus
3. Place the record on the slip mat.
4. Press the Speed Selector button to switch between 33 and 45 PM speeds according to the type of record.
5. Unlock the tonearm clip and set the tonearm lift lever to the up positing.
6. Position the tonearm over the desired location (groove) on the record.
7. Carefully lower the tonearm on the record.
8. Turn up the volume of the turntable as needed.
9. When the disc has finished playing the turntable will stop turning automatically, lift the tone arm and return it to the tone arm rest

Bluetooth Operation

1. Connect the included power adaptor to the turntable and turn the power switch on BT mode the red indicator light flash quickly.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your media device and search for and select” Ark-rocket Huygens” to pair the media device and turntable.
3. Once your media device is successfully paired with the turntable, the turntable will play a short confirmation sound
4. Play and stream music from your media device to the turntable. The indicator light will become solid.
   Note: Bluetooth version:5.1

Bluetooth Trasmitter Operation

1. Connect the included power adaptor to the turntable.
2. Switch the record player on, then set the volume on both devices to low to begin with.
3. Set the mode selection dial on the record player to PHONO to play
4. Long press the button (ON) to begin the pairing process, the operation indicator light in blue once the connection has been eatablished.
5. Play the music from the turntable to a media derice, If you wish to end playback, long press the button again OFF) to deactivate the transmitter function.

AUX-IN Operation
This turntable includes an auxiliary audio signal input jack for connecting external audio devices like MP3 players, CD players, and older, nondockable iPods so you can listen to your external source through the turntable’s speakers.

1. Use an audio cable included with one 3.5 mm stereo connection on each end of the cable.
2. Plug one end into the AUX-IN jack on the turntable and the other end the Line Out jack of the audio device.
3. Power on the turntable and audio device. The indicator light of turntable is red.
4. The volume level can be controlled through the turntable. Operate all the functions on the auxiliary device as usual.

NOTE:

1. Make sure the tone arm is securely locked to avoid any damage.
2. When you are done, don’t forge to turn off the power on the turntable and your external device.

Needle Replacement

Removing Needle

1. Gently pud down the front edge of the neede.
2. Pun neede forward.
3. Pus out and remove.

Installing Needle

1. Position the neede with its tip facing down.
2. Line up the back of the needle with the cartridge.
3. Insert the needle with its front end at a downward angle and gently lift the front of the neede upward until it snaps into place.

Troubleshooting

Potential Incorrect Use and Fault Conditions:
These turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the factory.
Faults that may possibly occur are not necessarily due to material or production faults but can sometimes be caused by incorrect use or unfortunate circumstances. Therefore the following ist of common fault symptoms is included.

There is no power

• Power adaptor is not connected correctly.
• No power at the power outlet.

Power is on, but the platter does not turn

• Turntable’s drive bel is not installed or has slooed off.

Turntable is spinning, but there is no sound, or sound not loud enough

• Stylus protector is still on.
• Tone arm is lift up by the lever.

Record sounds too fast or too slow.

• Wrong speed selected for the record.
  Is the bed placed on the motor pulley?
  Check that the bek is placed on the motor pulley (brass colored) correcty
  Has the bell been damaged?
  Replace it with a new belt.

Strong hum on phono input

• The cable is not grounded correctly.
• Turntable too close to speakers.

Technical Specifications

Information on Waste Disposal for Consumers of Electrical & Electronic Equipment

This mark on a product and/or accompanying documents indicates that when it is to be disposed of, it must be treated as Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Any WEEE marked waste products must not be mixed with general household waste, but kept separate for the treatment, recovery and recycling ot the materials used.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling; please take all WEEE marked waste to your Local Authority Civic waste site, where it will be accepted free of charge.
If all consumers dispose of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment correctly, they will be helping to save valuable resources and preventing any potential negative effects upon human health and the environment, of any hazardous materials that the waste may contain.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

FCC Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfere ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE
Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ARKROCKET INC.
Atlanta, GA
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