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U-Turn Orbit Theory User Manual

U-Turn Orbit Theory
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Orbit Theory
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U-Turn Orbit Theory Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandU-Turn
ModelOrbit Theory
CategoryTurntable
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Initial unpacking and connections

Remove foam block from spindle, foam ring, and twist tie from tonearm. Place platter on spindle, connect power adapter, and plug in RCA cables.

Install Belt

Belt installation procedure

Wrap belt around pulley groove, holding it along the platter's back edge. Use left hand to guide belt into platter groove.

Speed selection

Change speeds (33 or 45 RPM) using speed control knob.

Level Turntable

Plinth leveling process

Position turntable on a stable surface. Place bubble level anywhere on top of plinth.

Adjusting turntable feet

If the bubble is not centered, adjust the height of the feet to level turntable. Turn bottom of foot to raise or lower it.

Tonearm Setup

Install counterweight

With tonearm in rest, slide counterweight onto tonearm until it covers about half of the indicator line.

Remove stylus guard

Pinch tab on the bottom of stylus guard to release and remove it. Do not touch stylus.

Tonearm Setup Continued

Prepare for tonearm balancing

Lower cue lever before balancing tonearm. Make sure anti-skate is turned off by lifting the anti-skate rod.

Balance Tonearm

Position tonearm for balancing

Remove tonearm from rest and hold the headshell over the platter. Do not allow stylus to touch the platter.

Adjust counterweight for balance

While holding the headshell, rotate the entire counterweight backwards until tonearm is balanced and floating horizontally when headshell is released.

Set Tracking Force

Calibrate counterweight dial

Place tonearm in rest. Hold counterweight, turn dial to align "0" marking with indicator line.

Apply tracking force

Rotate the counterweight and dial together until indicator line aligns with desired tracking force value.

Set Anti-skate

Activate anti-skate mechanism

Push the anti-skate rod down until it clicks out of the locked position and rests on the tonearm base.

Adjust anti-skate force setting

To adjust anti-skate force, move the anti-skate weight to the desired setting on the anti-skate rod.

Final Setup

Install dust cover

Slide the dust cover onto the hinges.

Using the built-in phono preamp

The preamp is enabled when the preamp LED light is on. To turn preamp on or off, press the bypass switch.

Additional Support and Warranty

Warranty Information

We stand by our products with a 3-year warranty that covers any defects in materials or workmanship.

Contact and Resources

Setup videos & tutorials, Email support@uturnaudio.com, Phone (781) 451-1445.

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