HIGH Q10 - Turntable JBSYSTEMS LIGHT - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Turntable
Brand	JBSYSTEMS LIGHT
Model	HIGH Q10
Power supply	230 V AC, 50 Hz
Speeds	33⅓ and 45 RPM
Speed adjustment	Slider ±10% with stroboscopic dots
Recommended tracking force	2 grams (for original cartridge)
Anti-skating	Adjustable, set to the same value as the counterweight
Drive	Belt-driven (except direct drive model)
Tonearm	Straight tonearm with counterweight and lift lever
Cartridge included	Head shell with cartridge and stylus (color-coded wires: white/blue/red/green)
Stylus light	Yes, dedicated button
Audio outputs	RCA (Cinch) connector + ground wire
Remote control	6.3 mm mono jack for external start/stop
Included accessories	Platter, felt mat, counterweight, 45 RPM adapter, plexiglass cover, user manual
Maintenance	Clean the stylus with a soft brush; replace the stylus if sound is distorted; replace the belt if speed is unstable
Safety instructions	Disconnect before maintenance; do not expose to moisture; use the supplied power cable
Country of origin	Not specified, designed according to European standards

Frequently Asked Questions - HIGH Q10 JBSYSTEMS LIGHT

How to assemble the platter and belt?

Place the platter on the center spindle, then wrap the belt around the platter and the motor pulley. Then, put the felt mat on the platter.

How to adjust the counterweight for correct stylus pressure?

Release the tonearm, remove the stylus guard, and adjust the counterweight until the tonearm floats level. Then turn the counterweight ring to align 0 with the center line, then turn the whole assembly to the recommended value (2 g for the original stylus).

How to adjust the anti-skating?

Set the anti-skating to the same value as the tracking force (usually 2 g). This prevents sound distortion on the inner grooves of the record.

How to select the playback speed?

Use the speed selector to choose 33 or 45 RPM. For 45 RPM records, use the supplied 45 RPM adapter.

How to use the fine speed adjustment (pitch)?

The slider allows a ±10% variation in speed. In the center position, the speed is nominal. You can check with the stroboscopic dots: if they appear stationary, the speed is correct.

How to connect the turntable to a mixer?

Connect the RCA (Cinch) plugs to a phono input on the mixer. Also connect the ground wire to the grounding screw on the turntable and mixer to avoid hum.

What to do if sound is distorted or noisy?

Clean the stylus with a soft brush. If the problem persists, replace the stylus. Also check the tracking force.

How to replace the belt?

If the speed is unstable or hard to adjust, replace the belt. Remove the old belt from the platter and pulley, then install the new belt following the same procedure as the initial assembly.

How to use the remote control (external start)?

Insert a 6.3 mm mono jack into the socket at the rear. By short-circuiting the two points of the jack, the turntable starts. Use a mono jack cable to a compatible JB Systems mixer.

How to turn on the stylus light?

Press the button next to the tonearm rest to activate the stylus light, useful for discos or dark environments.

USER MANUAL HIGH Q10 JBSYSTEMS LIGHT

1. 45-rpm Adaptor
2. Slipmat
3. Center Spindle
4. Strobe Dots
5. Power Button
6. Start/Stop Button
7. Target Light
8. Headshell
9. Speed Select Button
10. Trim Control for changing the range of the Pitch Control
11. Pitch Control Slider
12. Tone arm
13. Arm Rest
14. Cueing Lever
15. Anti-skating Knob
16. Counterweight
17. Position for preparing Cartridge
18. Hinge for Dust Cover
19. Remote Control This jack can be connected with an external switch to perform the Start/Stop operation.

BEFORE USE

Check if the following parts are included in the package of the main unit:

• Turntable platter
• Slipmat
  Counterweight
  45-rpm adaptor
  Headshell
  Dust cover
• Operating instructions

ASSEMBLY

Take the main unit out of the box and remove the packing.
- Set the 45-rpm adaptor on the main unit.
Put the turntable on the central shaft.
Put the driving belt around the shaft.
Put the slipmat on the turntable.
- Connect the headshell.
- Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals. Connect each lead wire to the terminal of the same color:

White (L + ) = Left channel

Blue (L-) = Left channel

Red (R + ) = Right channel

Green (R-) = Right channel

• Install the cartridge to the headshell and tighten it with the screws provided with the cartridge.
• Insert the headshell into the front of the tone arm, turn the locking nut clockwise with the headshell firmly held horizontally.
• Slide the counterweight onto the tone arm.
• Set the anti-skating control knob to the same value as the stylus pressure for replay purpose and set it between 0 and 1 for scratch and back-cue application.
  Install the dust cover on the main unit.

CONNECTIONS

• Connect the power cord to a wall AC outlet.
• Connect the unit's output terminals to the PHONO jack of your mixer our amplifier (do not use a line input as this leads to insufficient signal level and non-linear frequency response).
• Connect the GND lead firmly to the GND screw on the mixer or amplifier. When this connection is not made, unnecessary hum or noise will occur.

OPERATION

• Select the speed required for the record that you want to play.
• Put the record on the turntable. Use the puck if needed (e.g. for 45" ).
• Remove the stylus cover and release the tone arm.
• Set the tone arm lift to the up position and move the tone arm to the desired starting position. When there is not enough light, use the target light for spotting the exact starting position.
• Set the tone arm lift to the down position; the tone arm slowly lowers to the record.
• When the record has finished playing, move the tone arm lift to the up position and put the tone arm in rest position (down).

ADJUSTMENT

Pitch Control

The pitch control is variable in a range of ± 10% .

• During play, observe the strobe dots. When the strobe dots appear to flow to the right, the speed is slower than the rated speed. When they appear to flow to the left, the speed is faster than the rated speed. When they appear stationary, it means the turntable is in normal speed.
• Move the pitch control slider up or down to adjust the speed.

MAINTENANCE

• Clean the stylus periodically with a soft brush to prevent the accumulation of dust.
• When the sound becomes distorted or noisy, check the stylus. If worn out, replace it with a new one.
• From time to time, the dust cover and turntable cabinet should be wiped with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any volatile materials as alcohol, thinner, benzine, etc... they may remove the paint or damage the lustre.

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