reloop Turn3 Premium Analogue HiFi Turntable Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: reloop

Table of Contents

reloop Turn3 Premium Analogue HiFi Turntable
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS
MAINTENANCE
CONTROLS
DESIGNATION
SETTING UP & CONNECTIONS
OPERATION
Changing the Cartridge
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
References
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reloop Turn3 Premium Analogue HiFi Turntable

CAUTION!
For your own safety, please read this operation manual carefully before initial operation! All persons involved in the installation, setting-up, operation, maintenance and service of this device must be appropriately qualified and observe this operation manual in detail. This product complies with the requirements of the applicable European and national regulations. Conformity has been proven. The respective statements and documents are deposited at the manufacturer.

Congratulations on purchasing your Reloop TURN 3 turntable. Thank you for placing your trust in our HiFi technology. Before operating this equipment we ask you to carefully study and observe all instructions.
Please remove the Reloop TURN 3 from its packaging. Check before initial operation to make sure that the device has not been visibly damaged during transport. If you detect any damage to the power cable or the casing, do not operate the device. Contact your specialised dealer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION! Please exercise particular caution when handling 230 V, 50 Hz or 115 V, 60 Hz power voltage. This voltage rating may lead to a critical electrical shock! Any damage caused by the non-observance of this operation manual excludes any warranty claims. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage to property or for personal injury caused by improper handling or non- observance of the safety instructions.

This device left the works in perfect condition. To maintain this condition and to ensure a risk-free operation the user must observe the safety instructions and warnings contained in this operation manual.
For reasons of safety and certification (CE) the unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the device is prohibited. Please note that in the event of damage caused by manual modification to this device, any warranty claims are excluded.
The inside of the device does not contain any parts which require maintenance, with the exception of wear parts that can be exchanged from the outside. Qualified staff must carry out maintenance, otherwise warranty does not apply!
Ensure that the power will only be supplied after the device has been fully set up. Always plug in the mains plug last. Ensure that the mains switch is in the „OFF“ position when connecting the device to power.
Only use cables that comply with regulations. Observe that all jacks and bushes are tightened and correctly hooked up. Refer to your dealer, if you have any questions.
Ensure that when setting up the product the mains cable is not squashed or damaged by sharp edges.
Prevent the mains cable from coming into contact with other cables! Exercise great care when handling mains cables and connections. Never touch these parts with wet hands!
Connect the power cable exclusively to appropriate shock-proof outlets. The only supply point to be used is a supply outlet in accordance with specifications of the public supply network.
Disconnect the device from the supply outlet when not in use and before cleaning! Be sure to hold the mains plug by the body. Never pull the mains cord! When not using the turntable for longer periods of time, close the dust guard.
Position the device on a horizontal and stable low-flame base.
Avoid any concussions or violent impact when installing or operating the device.
When selecting the location of installation, make sure that the device is not exposed to excessive heat, humidity, and dust. Be sure that no cables lie around openly. You will endanger your own safety and that of others!
Do not rest any containers filled with liquid that could easily spill onto the device or in its immediate vicinity. If, however, fluids should access the inside of the device, immediately disconnect the mains plug. Have the device checked by a qualified service technician before re-use. Damage caused by fluids inside the device is excluded from warranty.
Do not operate the device under extremely hot (in excess of 35° C) or extremely cold (below 5° C) conditions. Keep the device away from direct exposure to the sun and heat sources such as radiators, ovens, etc. (even during transport in a closed vehicle). Always ensure sufficient venti-lation.
The device must not be operated after being taken from a cold environment into a warm environment. The condensation caused hereby may destroy your device. Do not switch on or operate the device until it has reached ambient temperature!
Controls and switches should never be treated with spray-on cleaning agents and lubricants. This device should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Never use solvents or cleaning fluids with a petroleum base for cleaning.
When relocating, the device should be transported in its original packaging.
When starting operation, the cross-faders and volume controls of your amplifier must be set to minimum level. Bring the loudspeaker switches into the „OFF“ position. Wait between 8 to 10 seconds before increasing the volume to avoid damage to loudspeakers and the diplexer.
Devices supplied by voltage should not be left in the hands of children. Please exercise particular care when in the presence of children.
At commercial facilities the regulations for the prevention of accidents as stipulated by the association of professional associations must be observed.
At schools, training facilities, hobby and self-help workshops the operation of the device must be monitored with responsibility by trained staff.
Keep this operation manual in a safe place for later reference in the event of questions or problems.

APPLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS

This equipment is a professional turntable that plays conventional 12” and 7” records. The equipment is connected to a mixing console.
This product is authorised for connection to 230 V, 50 Hz and 115 V, 60 Hz AC and is designed exclusively for indoor application.
If the device is used for any other purposes than those described in the operation manual, damage can be caused to the product, leading to the exclusion of warranty rights. Moreover, any other application that does not comply with the specified purpose harbours risks such as short circuit, fire, electric shock, etc.
The serial number determined by the manufacturer must never be removed to uphold the warranty rights.

MAINTENANCE

Check the technical safety of the device regularly for damage to the mains line or the casing, as well as for wear of wear parts such as rotary, sliding switches, driving belt and pick-up.
If it is to be assumed that the safe operation is no longer feasible, then the device must be disconnected and secured against accidental use. Always disconnect the mains plug from the outlet!
It must be assumed that a safe operation is no longer feasible, if the device bears visible defects, the device no longer functions, following longer storage under unfavourable conditions or after major transport stress.

CONTROLS

REAR PANEL

DESIGNATION

Record Platter
Drive Hub
Record Platter Hub
Drivebelt
ON/OFF Button
Pre-Amp On/Off Switch
33/45/78 Switch
USB-Port
Auto-Stop On/Off Button
Headshell with Ortofon 2M Red (pre-installed)
Tonearm
Tonearm Support
Tonearm Lift
Anti-Skating Wheel
Counterweight Scale (Counterweight Dial is fixed to the Counterweight -16-)
Counterweight
Audio Output (RCA)
Dust Cover
Hinges for Dust Cover
Power Supply Unit Connection
7‘‘ Adapter (Puck)
Counterweight Rod

SETTING UP & CONNECTIONS

Remove the turntable from its packaging and un-pack all supplied accessories, ensuring the contents of your package matches with the ‘Designation’ list above. Place the turntable on a level surface. Ideally the turntable will be installed on a hi-fi rack or on a resonance-free base, such as a multiplex or wooden panel.
Place the belt around the edge of the inner-ring, underneath the main platter.

Mount the Platter -1- onto the Record Platter Hub -3-. When installed, ensure the Drive Hub -2- is visible through one of the Platter’s balance holes.
Reaching through the Platter balance hole, pull the Drivebelt -4- so it sits around the Drive Hub -2-. This will link the platter to the motor, providing the drive-force for your turntable.
Place the supplied felt mat over the Turntable Hub -3-.
Place the Counterweight -16- onto the Tonearm -11-, in the middle of the Counterweight Rod -22-.
NOTE! The Counterweight Scale -15- has to face forward. (The Counterweight Scale is fixed to the Counterweight -16-.
Screw the Headshell with Pick-Up System -10- securely (hand-tight) into the Tonearm -11-. The pick-up cartridge is easy to exchange, if required (see below):
a) First loosen the fastening screw on the headshell and disconnect the cable of the supplied pick-up system.
b) Remove the old pick-up system from the headshell.
c) Now connect the leads of the pick-up system and observe the assignment of wires:
d) Tighten the fastening screws on the headshell.
Connect the included RCA cable to the Audio Output -17- and connect the cable to a phono input OR line input of your amplifier or HiFi sound system.
NOTE! The connection to a phono or line input depends on the setting of the Pre-amp On/Off Switch.
PRE-AMP OFF = phono input on your amplifier (or hi-fi system) or external phono stage
PRE-AMP ON = line input on your amplifier (or hi-fi system)
If needed, connect the USB cable to your computer for recordings. Please see the “USB Recording” section below for more information.
Connect the Power Supply Unit to its appropriate connection -20- and a power outlet.

OPERATION

Setting the Counterweight (Tracking-Force)

a) Remove the stylus guard from the cartridge, ensure the Anti-Skating Wheel -14- is set to ‘0’ and set the Tonearm Lift -13- to the ‘DOWN’ position.
b) Guide the Tonearm -11- out of its rest and support it above the Record Platter -1-.
c) Adjust the Counterweight -16- forward or backward on the Counterweight Rod -22- the Tonearm -11- is balanced in a position where it does not angle up or down, i.e. it should be balanced parallel to the Record Platter -1-. Then return the Tonearm -11- to its support -12-.
NOTE! Adjust the Counterweight -16- by turning it clockwise and counter- clockwise on the Counterweight Rod -22-.
This process will move the counterweight forward and backward on the Rod.
d) Set the Counterweight Scale -15- so that the ‘0’ position is aligned with the marked line at the front of the Counterweight Rod -22-.
NOTE! At this stage you have set the tonearm so the cartridge has 0g tracking force. To confirm the arm is still balanced after adjusting the scale, briefly remove the arm from its rest to confirm it still floats parallel to the Record Platter -1-. If it doesn’t, repeat steps c) and d).
e) Rotate the Counterweight -16- clockwise (as you look from the front of the turntable), moving the weight forward until the scale indicates the correct Tracking Force for your cartridge is aligned with the marked line at the front of the Counterweight Rod -22-. (For the Ortofon 2M Red, he Recommended Tracking Force is 18 on the Counterweight Scale)

NOTE! Do not independently turn the Counterweight Scale -15- at this time. You need to turn the Counterweight -16- so the scale moves proportionally to the weight’s position.

Anti-Skating Wheel
Adjust the Anti-Skating Wheel -14- so that the setting directly matches Tracking Force of the fitted cartridge. For the Ortofon 2M Red, this would be ‘1.8’ on the wheel.

Selecting PRE-AMP ON/OFF & Turning on Power
Check the PRE AMP ON/OFF -6- position. Depending on your phono/line connection choice, the pre-amplifier should be turned on or off. After all connections have been made and all settings have been adjusted you can turn the device on via the ON/OFF Button -5- and set your connected amplifier to the relevant input.

Selecting the Start/Stop Automatism -9- (Auto-Stop On/Off)
Your turntable can be used either fully manual (Auto-Stop off) or with the help of the Start/Stop mechanism (Auto-Stop on). To set your prefe-rence, Adjust the Auto-Stop On/Off Button -9- to your desired option.

Auto-Stop ON
Provided that the Drive Belt -4- has been installed correctly, the Platter -1- will start moving automatically once the Tonearm -11- is placed above the outer-edge of the Platter. By returning the Tonearm -11- to the Tonearm Support -12- (starting position), the Platter‘s -1- motor rotation will stop. The motor -2- will also stop automatically at the end of a record.

Auto-Stop OFF
Provided that the Drive Belt -4- has been installed correctly, the Platter -1- will constantly turn at the set speed when the ON/OFF Button -5- is set to ‘ON’ and the Auto-Stop On/Off Button -9- is in the ‘OFF’ +position. To stop rotation, the ON/OFF Button -5- needs to be set to OFF.
NOTE! Please deactivate the Start/Stop automatism when playing shellac records with 78 RPM (Auto-Stop Off). Otherwise playback may be interrupted before the end of the record due to the tonearm mechanism.

Playback

Place a record on the felt mat that is placed on the Record Platter -1-.
Select the correct speed for your record via the 33/45/78 Switch -7- and remove the stylus guard from the Pick-Up System -10- (if it has been re-attached since last use).
Set the Tonearm Lift -13- to the “UP” position and move the Tonearm -11- just above the run-in groove of the record.
Adjust the Tonearm Lift -13- to the “DOWN” position and the Tonearm -11- will lower gently onto the record.
To stop playback, Adjust the Tonearm Lift -13- back to the ‘UP’ position and the tonearm should gently lift back up.

ATTENTION FOR PLAYBACK OF RECORDS WITH 78 RPM (SHELLAC):
Please deactivate the Start/Stop automatism when playing shellac records with 78 RPM (Auto-Stop Off). Otherwise playback may be interrupted before the end of the record due to the tonearm mechanism. Please also note, that an appropriate cartridge system should be chosen suitable for 78 RPM.

USB-Recording (Connection to a Computer)

Connect the USB Port -8- to a spare USB port on your PC or Mac. The USB audio interface will be recognized automatically (USB Audio Codec) and does not need additional drivers (Class Compliant). After the USB sound card has been installed automatically, you can adjust the following settings in your preferred recording software or OS system settings:

Sound/recording settings
2-channel
16-bit
4800 Hz (DVD quality)

In order to adjust these settings and/or to record your records, ensure your turntable (USB Audio Codec) is set as a recording device in your chosen software and/or OS.
Tip : There are many recording softwares available – a free recording solution we can recommend is Audacity:
www.audacityteam.org

Note! If using a USB hub, interferences may occur.

Changing the Cartridge

It is possible to change the cartridge in your headshell. It is also possible to purchase additional headshells and install alternative cartridges, for easy switching. To remove and install a cartridge, follow the below steps:

First loosen the fastening screw on the headshell and disconnect the cable of the supplied pick-up system.
Remove the old pick-up system from the headshell.
Now connect the leads of the pick-up system and observe the assignment of wires:
Colour:| Channel and polarity
---|---
White (L+)| left, plus terminal
Blue (L-)| left, minus terminal
Red (R+)| right, plus terminal
Green (R-)| right, minus terminal

Dust Cover d) Tighten the fastening screws on the headshell.

e) Align the cartridge using a cartridge protractor, following the Baerwald alignment principle.

The Dust Cover protects your turntable when it is not in use. However, we recommend to remove the Dust Cover when the turntable is in use, as it will have a negative impact on the acoustic performance. To remove the lid, slide it off the Hinges -19-, which are screwed into the back of the plinth.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type of turntable: Belt drive
Motor DC Motor
Rotation speeds: 33 1/3, 45 & 78
Wow and Flutter 0.2% WRMS
Analogue Output Phono / Line switchable
Connections: RCA Audio output (gold-plated), USB type B
Phono Output Level: 4.0 mV (with Ortofon 2M Red)
Line Output Level: 224 mV (with Ortofon 2M Red)
Tone Arm type: Straight-Type
Effective Arm Length: 233 mm
Effectivetonearm mass: 84g
Overhang: 233mm
Trackingforce: 18mN
Platter diameter 300 mm
Anti-Skating adjustment Yes
USB Audio Output with 48 kHz / 16-Bit Yes
OS Supported: Windows & Mac
Type of cartridge: MM (Ortofon 2M Red)
Needle pressure range: 1.8 +/- 0.2g
Headshell weight 20g
Power consumption: 6W
S/N: >60 dB or higher
Dimensions: 450 (W) x 352 (D) x 138.7 (H) mm (incl. Dust cover)
Net weight 7.02 kg

Ortofon 2M Red:****

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. ,5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dB
Frequency range at – 3dB: 20-22.000 Hz
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / – 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 70 µMm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 20 µMm
Stylus type: Elliptical
Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µMm
Tracking force range: 1,6-2,0g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended: 1,8 g (18 mN)
Tracking angle: 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1,3 kOhm
Internal inductance: 700 mH
Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance: .. 150-300 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus: Black/Red
Cartridge weight 7.2 g

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