Rega RP6 - Manual (Page 11)

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CARE OF YOUR TURNTABLE
Mount the turntable on a rigid, level surface. Avoid mounting on hollow or heavy cabinets or anything mounted
on a flexible wooden floor. The Rega turntable support is the ideal solution.
Keeping the lid closed while playing records will prevent dust falling on to the record surface and should make
cleaning unnecessary. Depending on the room environment and ambient temperature, playing with the lid
open may offer sonic improvements. You can experiment to optimise the performance best suited to your
room.
Do not use any record cleaner that works while the record is playing or any cleaners that use water or
solvents. If you keep your records stored in their sleeves, avoid touching the playing surfaces and keep all
water and fluids away, cleaning should not be necessary. Do not worry about visible dust on the record
surface, this is brushed aside by the stylus during play. Dust collected on the stylus can be easily blown away.
In general, record cleaning is overdone and one should not believe all the claims made by record cleaner
manufacturers.
It is recommended to leave the turntable running during a record playing session. Switch on before the
session and only switch off after you have finished.
Do not lift the centre hub out from the main bearing. The bearing is factory assembled with a film of special
thick lubricant. If the centre hub is removed this film may be disturbed and the accuracy of the turntable
could be affected.
The arm earth (or ground) is automatically connected through the arm cable screening. No other earth
method should be necessary.
Do not use any polish on the turntable or lid. To clean, wipe gently with a soft cotton duster (slightly damp
only if required).
Rega turntables are designed to optimise performance for music reproduction and therefore no
compromises have been made to give quick start times. The normal time taken for full speed to be reached
is between 2 and 5 seconds.
As you would expect there is a 24V AC plus a 20V DC signal present on the pins of the plug - if these are
shorted it will cause damage to the power unit.
Warning: Any attempt to repair or modify the turntable or tonearm by persons other than Rega approved
personnel may invalidate the guarantee. Should you experience any problem with your turntable please
contact your Rega dealer.