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MAG-LEV audio Ml1 User Manual

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IMPORTANT:
Read the entire user manual before proceeding to unpack.
For assistance, contact our Customer Service Department at 0038641771907 or at
customersupport@maglevaudio.com.
Levitating turntabLe | Ml1

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT: Read the entire user manual before proceeding to unpack. For assistance, contact our Customer Service Department at 0038641771907 or at customersupport@maglevaudio.com. Levitating turntabLe | Ml1...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 16. SPECIFICATIONS 16.1. Dimensions 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Thank you for purchasing this MAG-LEV Audio Read through this user manual before unpack- Make sure that the operating voltage of the 16.2. Turntable specifications 3. NOTES ON USE 16.3.
  • Page 3 cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury 20. When handling the platter do not come clos- Metal parts CAUTION: 2.1. Important Safety Instructions from tip-over. er than 4 cm to the body of the turntable Neodium magnets are fragile. When 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning or the height of the platter feet.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    your finger. follow the instructions for adjusting the tonearm. 4. PACKAgE CONTENTS Do not allow the stylus to bump against the plat- Always use the tools provided for tonearm ad- ter, mat, or edge of the record. justments. Always adjust the cartridge while platter is rest- Make sure that you have all the included items If some items are missing or damaged, con- from a local distributor or dealer, please contact...

  • Page 5: Part Names And Functions

    5.2. Tonearm 5. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 5.1. Overall diagram 38 mm 37 mm 1.b 14 Turntable body levitating platter 13 DC inlet 1.a Counterweight Tonearm rest Anti-skating weight support hoop Aluminum frame, plastic housing 9a Bottom channel for platter feet Insert a power cable here Balances the tonearm and adjusts to Tonearm tube...
  • Page 6 6. PREPARINg THE SURFACE / SPACE 7. UNPACKINg Read the entire user manual before unpacking Make sure you set up the surface you wish to product should always placed the apparatus. put the apparatus on in a level position and surface with enough...
  • Page 7 REMOvE THE PROTECTIvE FOAM SHEET/bAg. MAKE SURE IT IS THE RIgHT POWER CORD FOR YOUR COUNTRY! 30 cm / 12“ Take out the box with the tonearm weight. Take out the small bag with tools and Take out the body of the turntable with both Place it at least 30 cm from the package.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Turntable

    8. SETTINg UP THE TURNTAblE REMOvE THE PROTECTIvE FOAM SHEET/bAg. this pRoduct RequiRes some assembly befoRe using it foR the fiRst time. do not connect the poweR cable until assembly is complete. MAKE SURE THE waRning waRning OUTlET YOU WISH TO PlUg THE APPARATUS IN, IS IN gOOD...
  • Page 9 it is extRemely impoRtant to follow the steps on how to connect the tuRntable. if the steps aRe not followed, it can cause damage to the tuRntable. 1. step 2. step 3. step Plug the power cable into Connect the power Plug the power plug into the DC inlet.
  • Page 10 waRning Remove the ciRculAR StyRofoAm pARt fRom the uppeR hAlf of the StyRofoAm box. HAvE A STRONg gRIP ON THE PlATTER, DUE TO THE STRONg Remove the plAStic bAg fRom the FORCE AND PUll OF THE MAgNETS levitAting plAtteR. IN THE TURNTAblE bODY AND THE lEvITATINg PlATTER.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Tonearm

    9. SETTINg UP THE TONEARM For other cartridges follow the instructions of cartridge manufacturers. In order for the cartridge to pick up sound cor- you have to set the counterweight on WHIlE HOlDINg THE HEADSHEll, rectly from the record’s grooves, the tonearm’s REMOvE THE CAblE TIE USED TO your own as it is necessary for it to be balance and tracking force must be adjusted...
  • Page 12 9.1. Setting up the vertical tracking angle - vertical tracking angle (vTA and SRA) 1.a Counterweight Balances the tonearm and adjusts to provide the proper tracking force. vTA and SRA are already set for the mounted Ortofon OM10. If you wish to change the cartridge or have bought the turntable without 1.b Downforce scale one, please read the following instructions.
  • Page 13 9.2. Setting up the anti-skating weight (page 09, part 10) Refer to the image below if you need to readjust the setting for Ortofon OM10. If you are installing another cartridge, refer You have to set the anti-skating weight on your own as it is necessary for it to be packed sepa- to manuals from manufacturers of the cartridge you wish to use.

  • Page 14: Using The Turntable

    10. USINg THE TURNTAblE Make sure the cueing lever is in downward position (page 21). 10.1. Playing a record If using small 45rpm vinyl records with a large center hole, place the 45rpm adapter on the spindle, before placing the record. waRning ONlY PlACE, ClEAN, SWITCH AND TURN THE vINYl RECORDS...
  • Page 15 10.2. Semi - Automatic stopping of playing a record When the levitating platter reaches the correct 30 seconds after the tonearm reaches the end After the tonearm has lifted, move the tonearm Make sure to place it completely inside the The platter feet will automatically rise and hold Move the control button anti-clockwise to OFF speed and stabilizes, the light in control button...
  • Page 16 10.3. Manual stopping of playing a record When you wish to manually stop the playing of Move the tonearm back into the tonearm rest. Make sure to place it completely inside the The platter feet will automatically rise and hold Lower the cueing lever.
  • Page 17 When the turntable body is dirty or dusty, make edges of the record vertically. This is especially to – mode (6 o’clock). placemat from the MAG-LEV Audio list of rec- sure the turntable is in off mode, then discon- important when removing a vinyl record that...

  • Page 18: Replacing A Cartridge

    12. REPlACINg A CARTRIDgE Make sure you are only using cartridges sug- gested by MAG-LEV Audio with the turntable. You can find a list of recommended and allowed cartridges at this website www.maglevaudio.com. Be aware that cartridges not on the list might not work with the turntable and may damage your record or parts of the apparatus.
  • Page 19 13. RESET Remove the RCA cables from the turntable body. bottom view waRning 50 cm / 20“ RESET Make sure the control button is in OFF mode, Hold the levitating platter firmly with both Make sure to place the removed levitating plat- Find the smaller inbus key provided or a small With one hand or a help of a friend, lift the Lower the turntable body back on the surface.

  • Page 20: Hard Reset

    14. HARD RESET 15. TRANSPORTINg AND SHIPPINg THE TURNTAblE Using the product’s original packing materials, wrap the turntable in the reverse order from when you unwrapped it. • Remove the power adapter from the turnta- ble body. Carefully pull the plastic casing on bottom view waRning the connector to unplug it correctly and not...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Motor No motor cartridge weights (nr. 16) Top half of the Styrofoam box Drive MAG-LEV Audio Drive counterweight no. ( ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Turntable body method (magnetic coil drive) Optional counterweights for 3 - 6 g (no. 7)

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    The platter does not spin. Is the power cable plug connected to the outlet? 17. TROUblESHOOTINg Connect the power cable plug to the outlet. Is the control button in OFF or levitation mode? Turn the control button into 33 or 45 mode. PROblEM SOlUTION Are your sensors in the middle of the turntable dirty?
  • Page 23 The sound when the record is playing is What is the stated playing speed on your record? Do you have any magnetic, electronic or metal items closer than 30cm to the turntable? Make sure you use the right speed for each record being played. Switch between 33 and 45 RPM either too fast or too slow.
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