GT5000 - Turntable YAMAHA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GT5000 YAMAHA

Congratulations on your purchase of this Yamaha product! Features This is a turntable for playing analog records.

Massive yet elegant heavy wooden chassis eectively serve to dampen vibration

Large, heavy double-structured platter for enhanced stability and performance

Custom belt-drive mechanism driven by 24-pole, 2-phase AC synchronous motor

Short, straight tonearm designed to deliver superior rigidity as well as a balanced weight

Specially-designed custom feet

XLR balanced output jacks that enable end-to-end balanced signal transfer from cartridge to speaker6 Before you start About this manual This manual explains how to set up and operate this unit. When reading this manual, please note the following:

• To use the product properly and safely, we suggest that you read this manual and the included Safety Brochure thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe, accessible place for future reference.

• Specicationsandappearancearesubjecttochangewithoutnoticeinordertoimprovetheproduct.

• The illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only.

• Belt ×1 • Counter weight ×2 Large Small

• Hexagonal wrench (2.5mm) ×1

• To adjust the tonearm height

• Owner’s Manual (this book)

• Use this clamp if you connect a phono cable directly to the tonearm.

• For a balanced connection

• For an unbalanced connection10 Part names Top panel

PITCH ADJUST (speed control)

VTA* adjustment screw (

Rear panel STROBE AC IN

BALANCED OUT jacks (

GND (Ground) terminal (

pages 17, 18)13 Getting ready Location Sinceaturntableandthesoundofarecordareeasilyaectedbyvibration,youshouldplacetheunitonalevelsurface that is extremely stable. Placetheturntablesucientlyfarfromyourspeakersystemsothatitwillnotbeaectedbysoundpressureorvibration. CAUTION Ifyouneedtoliftorrelocatetheunit,makesurethattwoormorepeoplewilldoso. NOTICE Do not attempt to rotate the feet. Otherwise, they might be damaged.14 Assembly

Install the sub platter onto the center spindle. NOTICE Do not apply force to the center spindle when you install the sub platter onto the center spindle. Otherwise, the center spindle might be damaged.

Install the belt around the sub platter and pulley. Hook the belt to the upper groove on the pulley while making sure that the belt is not twisted. Rotate the sub platter clockwise to ensure that the belt will be well seated. Pulley Pulley Correct installation Incorrect installation

Screw the handles into the platter, and then lift the platter by holding the handles. CAUTION Take care not to drop the platter. Dropping it might cause injury, or damage the unit.

Install the platter onto the center spindle. Remove the handles from the platter.

• You can use the rubber or felt turntable mat.

• The side of the rubber turntable mat with a dent in the center should face upward.

Attach the dial cover to the PITCH ADJUST.

Attach the counter weight to the tonearm. With the markings on the counter weight facing you, slide it onto the back end of the tonearm. Note Depending on the weight of the cartridge, install the large or small counter weight. For information about acceptable cartridge weights for each counterweight,refertothe“Specications” section on page 28.16

Connect the lead wires to the cartridge. Lead wire Connector Red

Provisionally secure the cartridge to the head shell.

Firmly secure the cartridge. Verify that the side of the head shell is parallel withthecartridge,andthenrmlytightenthe screws.

Attach the head shell to the tonearm. Insert the head shell into the front end of the tonearm,andturnthelocknuttosecureit. Note If you prefer, attach the washer to the head shell. Washer17 Making connections CAUTION FinishmakingallotherconnectionsbeforeyouconnectthepowercordtoanACoutlet. Note

• Do not use both balanced and unbalanced connections at the same time.

• Foradditionalinformation,pleaserefertotheowner’smanualsforthedevicethatyouareconnecting. Balanced connection UseanXLRbalancedcabletoconnectyourampliertotheBALANCEDOUTjacks. STROBEAC IN

Power cord Connect to AC outlet XLR balanced cable (commercially available) PHONO inputs (balanced) This unit Pre-main amp or phono equalizer, etc. Continue to the next page Æ18 Note

• ConnecttheturntabletotheXLRbalancedinputjacks onyouramplier.Thepinassignmentsforthesejacks are shown below. 1: ground (earth) 2: hot 3: cold

• When connecting, be sure to match the pins and insert the connector of the “female” XLR balanced cable. When disconnecting, pull out the “female” XLR balancedcablewhilepressingdownthelatchlockon the plug. “Male” XLR connector “Female” XLR connector Latch lock Unbalanced connection UseanRCAstereocabletoconnecttheampliertothePHONOOUTjacks. STROBE AC IN

GNDPHONO Power cord Connect to AC outlet RCA stereo cable (commercially available) PHONO inputs (Unbalanced) Pre-main amp or phono equalizer, etc. This unit Note TheGNDterminalisnotasafetygrounding(earthing)system.19 Making adjustments

Adjusting the stylus pressure Adjustthetonearmsothattheappropriatestyluspressure will be applied to the record.

Remove the tonearm from the arm rest and move it slightly towards the record. NOTICE Takecarethatthestylusdoesnotcontactany part of the unit.

Turn the counter weight so that the tonearm will be horizontal.

: Counter weight moves forward on the tonearm. Toward

: Counter weight moves backward on the tonearm.

Return the tonearm to the arm rest.

Turn the VTF dial so that the “0” marking will be aligned with the center line on the back end of the tonearm. Center line Note WhenturningtheVTFdial,useyourngersto hold the counter weight in place so that it will not rotate.

Turn the counter weight to set the VTF dial markings to the stylus pressure specied for the cartridge. Note

Adjusting the tonearm height If the tonearm and the record are not in parallel when you lowerthestylusontotherecord,youwillneedtoadjust thetonearmheight.Followthestepsbelow:

Return the tonearm to the arm rest and set it securely in position.

Use the hexagonal wrench to loosen the VTA adjustment screw. VTA adjustment screw NOTICE ThetonearmissecuredbytheVTA adjustmentscrew.Beforelooseningthescrew, gently support the entire tonearm with your hand so that it will not fall.

Move the tonearm up and down to adjust its height so that the tonearm and record will be in parallel.

Use the hexagonal wrench to tighten the VTA adjustment screw and secure the tonearm.21 Turning the power on Press the POWER button on the top panel of the unit to turn on the power to the unit.22 Playing a record Starting the record CAUTION If you start to play a record without rst suciently lowering the volume of your amplier, a loud sound might occur when the tip of the stylus contacts the record. This could in some cases cause hearing loss and might damage your amplier and speakers, so be sure to lower the volume of your amplier rst. NOTICE Be sure to use this product at an allowable operating temperature (10 °C–35 °C [50 °F–95 °F]). Otherwise, uneven rotation may occur, or the record or the tip of stylus may get damaged, in particular under cooler temperatures below 10 ℃ (50 °F). This product is equipped with a relatively low-torque motor to achieve stable playback by suppressing torque uctuation during rotation. If the grease viscosity of the center spindle increases and thickens under cooler temperatures, the rotational load of the turntable also increases, and may force the motor to exceed its performance limits. If this happens, the selected rotation speed may not be achieved or an uneven rotation may occur.

Place the record on the platter. If you are playing a 45 rpm record, use the 45 rpm adaptor.

Press the speed button repeatedly to select the rotation speed that is appropriate for the record. The speed indicator for the selected speed will light up.

Press the START/STOP button. The platter starts to rotate. The speed indicator will be ashing until the selected speed is reached.23

Raise the lift lever.

Move the tonearm to the playback position of the record.

Lower the lift lever. The tonearm is lowered, and the record begins to play.

Pausing the record If you raise the lift lever, the tonearm rise and playback pauses. When you lower the lift lever, playback resumes.

Raise the lift lever.

Return the tonearm to the arm rest.

Lower the lift lever.

Connect the strobe light to the STROBE jack on the rear panel of the unit.

Place the stroboscopic disc on the platter.

Press the speed button repeatedly to select the rotation speed.

Press the START/STOP button. The platter starts to rotate and the strobe light turns on.

Use the PITCH ADJUST to adjust the speed. RotatethePITCHADJUSTinthe+or−directionuntiltherelevantherringboneringonthestroboscopic disc appears to be stationary. Note

• YoucanusethePITCHADJUSTtoadjustthespeedwhile the record is being played. Foradjustmentstepsandrange,refertothe“Specications”sectiononpage28.• Theadjustedspeedwillberetainedafterthepowertotheunitisturnedo.• The stroboscopic disc and strobe light included in the packageshouldbeusedonlyforthisunit.Whenyoucheckthespeed,usebothofthemtogether. Care Caring for this unit Wipetheunitwithasoftdrycloth.Ifthenishofyourunitispianoblack,werecommendusingacleaningclothmade for pianos. Do not use chemicals such as benzine or thinner, since they might damage the surface. Caring for the record stylus The tip of the record stylus is extremely delicate. Handle it with care so that it is not damaged. If dust should adhere to the tip of the stylus, use a soft pointed brush to wipeitostartingatthebaseofthestylusandmovingtowardthetip,oruseacommercially-availablecleanermade for that purpose. Note Before you clean or perform maintenance on the unit or stylus,besuretoturnothepowertotheunit. Caring for records Dirtadheringtoarecordcancauseskipsornoise.Useacommercially-availablerecordcleanertoremovedirt.25 Replacing the belt Incertaincircumstances,thebeltcanwearoutorbreak. Ifthisoccurs,replacethebelt.Forareplacementbelt, contactyournearestauthorizedYamahadealerorservice center. Note Beforeyoureplacethebelt,turnothepowertotheunit andconnecteddevices,anddisconnectthepowercordof theunitfromtheACoutlet.26 Troubleshooting Iftheunitstopsoperatingcorrectly,checkthefollowingpoints. Iftakingtheappropriateactiondoesnotsolvetheproblem,orifyouencounteraproblemthatisnotlistedbelow,press thePOWERbuttonlocatedontheunit’stoppaneltoturnothepower.Thendisconnectthepowercordandcontactyour nearestauthorizedYamahadealerorservicecenter. Problem Cause Action See page Pressing the POWER button does not turn on the power. The power plug has been unpluggedfromthisunit’sAC INjackorfromtheACoutlet, oritisnotrmlypluggedin. Firmlyplugthepowerplugintothis unit’sACINjackandintoanAC outlet.

The platter does not rotate. The belt is not correctly positioned on the sub platter and pulley,orthebelthascomeo. Attachthebeltcorrectlytothesub platter and the pulley.

The POWER button is not on. Turn the POWER button on. 21 No sound. The head shell is not correctly attached to the tonearm. Attachtheheadshelltothetonearm correctly.

The shell lead wires are not correctly connected to the cartridge. Connect the shell lead wires to the cartridge correctly.

The unit is not connected to the amplierproperly. Connecttheunittotheamplier properly. 17,18 Themutesettingoftheamplier is on. Turnothemutesettingofthe amplier.

Volume is too weak or too loud. The cartridge setting of the amplierorphonoequalizeris incorrect. Set the cartridge setting of the amplierorphonoequalizercorrectly for the type of cartridge that you are using (MM or MC).

Something is wrong with the left/right sound balance. The turntable is tilted. Placetheturntableonalevelsurface. — The pitch of the music being played sounds too high or too low. The speed setting is incorrect. Set the speed setting correctly. This unit does not support SP records (78rpm).

Problem Cause Action See page Hum is audible. The unit is not connected to the amplierproperly. Connecttheunittotheamplier properly. 17,18 Theheadshellisnotrmly secured to the tonearm. Usethelocknuttormlysecurethe head shell to the tonearm.

The cartridge is not correctly secured to the head shell. Secure the cartridge to the head shell correctly.

Skips occur. Noise occurs. The sound is distorted. The stylus pressure is not adjustedcorrectly. Adjustthestyluspressureproperly. 19 The record is scratched or warped. Do not use scratched or warped records.

The record is dirty. Useacommercially-availablerecord cleaner to clean the record.

The record is statically charged. Useananti-staticbrushtoremovethe static charge.

The stylus is dirty. Removethedirtfromthestylus. 24 The stylus is worn down. Replace the stylus. — The unit is placed in a location thatissubjecttovibration. Placetheunitonalevelsurfacethat isnotsubjecttovibration.

Feedback occurs. The unit is too close to the speakers. Locate the unit farther away from the speakers.

Prises BALANCED OUT (

Prese BALANCED OUT (