GOLD NOTE T-5 Analogue Turntable User Manual

GOLD NOTE T-5 Analogue Turntable User Manual

Thank you for purchasing one of our units and welcome into the Gold Note world, where we turn High-End audio and music into a new experience.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE

1. Do not disassemble any part of the product.
2. Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.
3. For service and problems of any kind, contact qualified Gold Note personnel.
4. Protect the product from rain, humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic motors etc. The power cord supplied must be used only on this unit.
5. Gold Note does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit.

GENERIC INFORMATION

• Read these instructions and store them.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow the instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not block the ventilation openings and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding-type plug: a polarised plug hastwo blades with one wider than the other.

• A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
  If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• se only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way (such as when the power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture) and in any case when the apparatus does not operate normally or has been dropped.

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
Please record the model and serial number and retain them for your records.

CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user- serviceable parts inside. Refer only to qualified Gold Note service personnel for service.

WARNING!
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

GOLD NOTE – Information on the correct management of waste from household Equipment pursuant to the European Directive 2012/19/EU

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol shown on the equipment or its packaging indicates that the product, at the end of its useful life, must be collected separately from other waste to allow its proper treatment and recycling. The user must therefore deliver, free of charge, the end-of-life equipment to the centres for the separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment, or return it to the dealer in accordance with the procedures established by the legislation.

The appropriate separate collection of discarded equipment allows for proper recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal, helping to avoid the possible dispersion of hazardous substances and negative effects on the environment and health, favouring the reuse and/or recycling of the materials of which the equipment is composed of. Illegal dumping of the product by the user involves the application of administrative sanction provided for by the legislation in force. We invite you consult the current legislation and the measures adopted by the public service operating in your country or territory

PACKAGE CONTENT

• 1x T-5
• 1x DUST COVER (with spacers
• 1x POWER ADAPTER
• 1x DRIVE BELT
• 1X TONEARM (pre-installed and calibrated)
• 1x COUNTERWEIGHT 118g
• 1x GN STYLUS GAUGE
• 1x FELT MAT
• 1x ANTI-SKATING (bar, screws and counterweight)
• 3x ALLEN KEYS | 2.5mm | 2.0mm | 1.5mm
• 1x PROTRACTOR/OVERHANG AND STROBOSCOPE
• 3x SPIKE WASHERS
• 1x USER MANUAL

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

AIN FEATURES

• Speed: 331 /3 rpm and 45rpm ±0,1%
• Speed changing: Manual
• Transmission: 70 shores rectified NBR belt
• Motor: High torque 12V synchronous
• Platter: Ultra-clear soda lime glass (15mm)
• Plinth: HDF with vibration-damping geometry (22mm)
• Platter bearing: Inverted design with 5mm chromed steel ball bearing
• Tonearm: Gold Note B-5.2
• Dust cover: Transparent acrylic with hinges

POWER

• Power supply: 12V, 100-120V 60Hz or 12V, 200-240V 50Hz
• Power consumption: max 3W

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• Dimensions: 425mm W | 140mm H | 360mm D
• Weight: Kg. 7.5 Kg. 12.5 – boxed

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Please pay attention while unpacking the turntable. The tonearm and the headshell connectors are extremely delicate and must be handled carefully to avoid damages to the tonearm.

FIRST OPERATION

1. Please remove carefully the protecting foam and check if all the listed items are supplied.
2. Place the turntable on a levelled surface.
3. Fine tune the counterweight on the tonearm ensuring the tracking weight matches the requirements of your cartridge.
4. Install the drive belt around the motor pulley first, then carefully run it around the platter.
5. Connect the turntable to the power outlet.

POSITIONING THE TURNTABLE

Your turntable has been designed for Hi-Fi systems. It must be protected from direct sun and humidity. Do not place it near heating sources, electrical and electronic motors, mobile phones etc. The positioning on a solid shelf, is crucial to achieve the best audio performances possible.

SPEED SELECTION

To change the speed, place the belt on the appropriate groove the pulley.

See page 8 for more info.

UNBOXING

INSTALLING THE TURNTABLE

PLATTER

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1. Position the platter on the spindle ensuring the correct side is facing upward.
2. Place the felt mat on the platter.

IMPORTANT
The platter bearing and spindle come installed. To avoid damages, please do not remove them.

BELT

Wrap the belt around the pulley and the platter as shown in the picture.

ANTI-SKATING AND COUNTERWEIGHT

1. Anti-skating: Nylon wire with bullet counterweight.
2. Anti-skating: Adjustment bar.
3. Tonearm counterweight: to set up the correct tracking force depending on the phono cartridge in use

INSTALLING AND CALIBRATING THE ANTI-SKATING

The anti-skating bar and the screws (2) are packaged separately.

1. Install the anti-skating bar on the tonearm ensuring the correct alignment and tightening the screws gently.
2. Slip the loop of the anti-skating nylon wire over the groove of the anti-skating bar.
3. Feed the wire through the loop of the support hoop.
4. Adjust the anti-skating force choosing the correct groove on the anti-skating bar.
   

VTA SETUP

Use the 1.5mm Allen key supplied to adjust the VTA. Before moving the tonearm, loosen the hex bolts found in the tonearm collar. We recommend to loosen one hex bolt at a time (usually loosening one is enough to adjust the VTA)

OPERATION

POWER ON/OFF

Use the supplied cable to power the turntable. Connect the power to the mains socket first and then to the turntable.
Use the ON/OFF button to power ON/OFF the turntable. To set the desired speed, follow the instructions below.

IMPORTANT
Do not use power supplied or power adapters other than the original to avoid damages to the motor.

SPEED SELECTION

To change the speed, place the belt on the appropriate groove the pulley.

33rpm:
Place the belt in the lower groove.
45rpm:
Place the belt in the higher groove

CARTRIDGE CALIBRATION

Our turntables and tone arms are always precalibrated at our factory but you can use the GN Calibration tool to adjust the:
A Overhang.
B Phono Cartridge alignment

OVERHANG

To set the correct overhang the Calibration Tool must be inserted on to the turntable record pin and the cartridge Tip must be positioned on top of the pin.

Adjust the position of the cartridge until the overhang of the phono cartridge matches the manifacturer’s specifications.

ALIGNMENT

To correctly align the phono cartridge and achieve the best tracking position, point the tip of the phono cartridge into the circles as in the picture below.

The body of the phono cartridge must be aligned to the vertical lines.

DETACHABLE DUST COVER

The dust cover features detachable hinges, a new proprietary design developed to let you enjoy your turntable at the best.

The hinges provide a stop point at about 90°: in this position the dust cover is stable and held in place by the hinges.

Removing the dust cover is simple and quick: lift the dust cover until it reaches the 90° stop point and it’s completely opened, then gently slide it towards LEFT (facing the turntable) to detach it from the plinth.

Please note: the dust cover can be removed and reinserted only when it’s in its resting position, at 90°.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

We recommend to register the unit on our internet website within 15 days from the purchase at www.goldnote.it/product-registration

If the unit is not registered correctly or has been purchased from a different country of the purchaser home address the unit will not be covered by any warranty and the registration will be refused.

Please note that the warranty does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Stylus and Batteries.

www.goldnote.it/productregistration

WARNING

Gold Note products should only be opened, serviced and inspected by certified Gold Note technicians and dealers. Work performed by unqualified personnel may cause serious damage or personal injury. Opening of the product by non- authorised personnel will void the guarantee.

In this case, contact your dealer to be advised on how the fault can be solved.

Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the distributor without being authorised to do so

WARRANTY

All Gold Note products come with a warranty against defective materials and workmanship.

Any service and inspection must be carried out by a Gold Note dealer or distributor so in case you need any assistance with this product, please contact the seller.

PLEASE NOTE

Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary at any time and without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING

help yourself and adjust the levelling by screwing or unscrewing the feet. Unscrewing a foot increase the height of that corner.
Cleaning the turntable.| The turntable is dusty or requires cleaning.| With EXTREME care use ONLY very soft 100% cotton cloth to sweep dust and stains out. Any acid, alcohol or not extremely soft cloth will irreversibly damage the turntable fine aesthetic. Only dry cloth is allowed.
Motor heating.| The motor feels warm| During operations, it is normal for AC synchronous motors to warm up to 50° Celsius.
Noise on startup.| There’s a rubbing noise for a couple of seconds when the motor starts to spin.| The driving belt drives the platter by friction and can produce a small noise when initiating the rotation.

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References

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