Rega P3 - User Manual

Your Rega turntable has been designed to effectively reproduce
music whilst being easy to use. We have omitted all the usual
gimmicks; concentrating the manufacturing costs on the high
quality and design necessary to reproduce records accurately.
Using a manual speed change (for the odd occasion you may
want to play a 45 RPM record) rather than an automatic
mechanism, eliminates speed inconsistencies and possible
damage to the drive belt. The money we save with this method is
spent on an expensive low vibration motor which would normally
be used on a turntable costing two or three times the amount.
Rega’s simplistic design and the use of extremely high quality
components ensure that your turntable should last for many
years. The tips we give here may help increase the longevity of
your planar 3 and give you maximum musical enjoyment
combined with ease of use.
P3
INSTRUCTIONS
:LH Earth
:RH Earth
:RH Signal
:LH Signal
Blue
Green
Red
White
With the cartridge fitted and the alignment protractor
supplied, ensure that the tracking force control and
bias adjustment slider is set to zero. Slide the
balance weight along its shaft until the stylus is
“floating” just 1mm clear of the record.
The recommended tracking force can now be applied
by means of the tracking force control – always use
a force which corresponds to the upper limit of the
cartridge maker’s recommended range. Set the bias
adjustment slider to the same number as the
tracking force control.
- I.e. 1 1/2 g tracking force = 1 1/2 on the bias slider.
WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THIS PRODUCT BY PERSONS OTHER THAN REGA PERSONNEL MAY INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE.
33
45
Power
On/Off Switch
Red (Right Channel)
White (Left Channel)
Bias
Adjustment
Slider

Summary

Rega P3 Turntable Setup Instructions

Setting Tracking Force and Bias

Set tracking force and bias to zero, float stylus 1mm clear, apply force per cartridge maker, set bias to same number.

Rega P3 Turntable Design Philosophy

Designed for accurate reproduction with manual speed change and a low vibration motor for high quality sound.

Hints and Tips for Turntable Usage

Optimal Turntable Placement and Environment

Mount on a rigid, level surface, ideally wall-mounted. Keep the lid closed during play to prevent dust and improve sound.

Record Care and Cleaning Recommendations

Avoid cleaners with water/solvents. Minimize touching records. Dust is usually handled by the stylus; avoid over-cleaning.

Operational & Maintenance Guidance

Leave turntable running during play. Do not remove the centre hub. Spin platter for quicker start. Save packing.

Troubleshooting and Support Contact

Contact your Rega dealer for issues. Note: Tip 6 only applies to older 'planar' models with suspended motors.

Rega P3 Specifications

General

Drive Type	Belt Drive
Platter	Glass
Tonearm	RB330
Speed	33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Motor	24 V low noise motor
Weight	6 kg
Cartridge	Rega Carbon (included)
Wow and Flutter	0.15%
Dimensions	447 x 360 x 117 mm