rega NEO MK2 Advanced Turntable Power Supply User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Rega
Table of Contents
rega NEO MK2 Advanced Turntable Power Supply
SETUP – GETTING STARTED
Switch the mains’ power on. Push the power button on the front panel to turn
the Neo on. When the power supply is switched
on, the Rega logo will illuminate RED (red indicates that 331/3 rpm is
selected). To change to 45 rpm, press the 33/45 button, which will turn the
Rega logo to GREEN, and will select 45 rpm. To re-select 331/3 rpm, press the
button again.
IMPORTANT: When using the Neo, always position the drive belt in the
331/3 top position of the drive pulley as shown.
To minimize the risk of him being picked up by the cartridge, the Neo should be situated as far from the turntable as the cables will allow. The Neo PSU is compatible with the following Rega models: P3-24 / RP3 / Planar 3 2016 / RP6 / P5 / P7 / RP40 Special Edition / RP8 or any older Rega turntable fitted with the aftermarket 24V motor upgrade kit.
WARNING: Only use the supplied PS1 AC adaptor.
NEVER connect a power adaptor to the turntable and another to the Neo,
simultaneously. The original power adaptor supplied
with your turntable is no longer required when you connect the Neo.
WARNING: Connecting two power AC adaptors may cause serious damage.
Connect the turntable using the supplied DIN lead between the rear of the Neo
and the rear of the turntable. Make sure the PS1 AC adaptor is plugged in and
connected to the 24V AC input socket on the back of the
Neo.
SPEED ADJUSTMENT
Speed control adjustments are located on the rear panel of the Neo. Speed
program switch – This enables ‘set speed’ mode.
Program mode LED – This indicates the two modes of operation: Default mode
(factory speed setting) and running in the speed-adjusted mode. Speed
adjustment – This adjusts the speed. The step size of the speed control is
0.01 rpm.
IMPORTANT: If your drive belt is five or more years old, it’s highly
recommended
that it is replaced as this can cause small inconsistencies in speed which
could prevent optimum adjustment when setting the Neo.
ADJUSTING THE SPEED
Note: The speed is adjusted whilst running at 331/3 rpm. Any adjustments made
at 331/3 rpm will be automatically applied to 45 rpm.
- Select 331/3 rpm.
- Press the ‘speed program’ switch once to put the unit into ‘setup mode’ – the ‘program mode’ will now be permanently on.
- Adjust the speed using the speed adjustment control. Turning clockwise will increase the speed and turning counterclockwise will decrease the speed. The step size is 0.01 rpm.
- When the speed has been set, press the ‘speed program’ switch once to put the unit into ‘run mode’. The ‘program mode’ LED will now go out and flash approximately every 10 seconds indicating the speed has been changed from the factory setting.
TO RETURN THE UNIT TO FACTORY SETTINGS
- Select 331/3 rpm.
- Press and hold down the ‘speed program’ switch until the ‘program mode’ LED flashes every few seconds. Keep the button pressed until a solid LED is illuminated.
- Whilst illuminated, press the ‘speed program’ switch button once again to fully factory reset and return to ‘run mode’.
MEASURING THE SPEED REGA STROBE KIT (SOLD SEPARATELY)
The best way to adjust the speed of your turntable is to use the Rega Strobe kit. A stroboscopic disc is an optical instrument used to measure the speed of the turntable by freezing the bars on the disc. The bars are illuminated by an accurate quartz-locked LED pulsing at 100Hz.
MOBILE APP
Rega, along with a London mastering studio, has used the iPhone RPM app
(available on the App Store) developed by Philip Broder, to check and adjust
the speed of a turntable using the Neo, with positive results. We have
verified the basic accuracy of the RPM app using Rega’s in-house speed
measuring equipment, but as this is a third-party app we cannot guarantee the
readings because of uncertainties, which could be caused by the age,
condition, and operating system of the phone the app is installed on.
If you are in any doubt, you should check the calibration of the RPM app using
a suitable reference.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Output to motor bi-phase
- 24 V AC protected by a resettable fuse.
- Power consumption7.2 W
- Voltage 24 V AC
- Power supply
- Rega PS1 only
- Speed control step size 0.01 rpm
Do not unplug the power supply from the turntable whilst the unit is on. Turn
off the power supply before unplugging it. Do
not operate the power supply without the turntable connected. A 24 V AC plus a
20 V DC signal is present on the pins of the plug. If these are shorted, it
will cause damage to the power unit. Use only with the supplied Rega PS1 power
supply. Never expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not open the case
covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. The Neo incorporates resettable fuses in the driver amplifier to protect it from overcurrent faults, which will cause the turntable to run erratically or not at all. If in rare circumstances these are activated, they are reset by turning off the Neo via the front panel for approximately 10 seconds. If the fault should persist, consult your dealer.
WEEE COMPLIANCE
This symbol indicates that the electronic equipment bearing it should not be disposed of as general household waste at the end of its life. The equipment should be disposed of at a collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with national legislation and Directive 2012/19/EU. For more information about how to dispose of your waste electronic equipment, please contact your local authority or retailer where you purchased the product. In the UK, please return your product to the retailer.
- www.rega.co.uk
- Rega Research Ltd.
- 6 Coopers Way
- Temple Farm Industrial Estate Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 5TE
References
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