TT-2 USB 02 OWNER’S MANUAL 03 ILLUSTRATIONS 04 CONNECTIONS 06 SETUP & USAGE 10 SPECIFICATIONS 11 TROUBLESHOOT ww w. a r g on au d i o.
TT-2 USB Owner’s manual Dear Customer, Quality has always been our driving force and founding Argon Audio is a natural extension of this philosophy. We have 20 years’ experience in creating and specifying high quality products, manufacturing them and selling them on to end users with Value-for-Money as the primary aim. And Argon Audio is a brand fully compliant with these values.
Please contact the manufacturer to be referred to an authorized service center near you. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid over loading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product. Use proper power sources. Plug the product into a proper power source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.
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Controls, features and connections 1 Power switch 2/22 Stepped drive pulley and drive belt 3 Platter with felt mat 4/4a Tonearm counterweight - 4a Downforce scale 5 Tonearm lift lever 6/66 Tonearm rest and removable transport lock 7 Tonearm tube 8 Anti-skating weight adjustment scale 9 Anti-skating weight support hoop 10 Anti-skating weight with wire 11 Headshell with finger lift and fitted Ortofon OM 5E cartridge 12 Signal output cable 13 Power supply socket (on USB version in middle) 14 Lid hinges with Hi
TT-2 Setup and usage In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability with this record player you should study these instructions for use carefully. The Argon Audio TT2 record player is supplied with a factory fitted and adjusted cartridge. During assembly and adjustment of the deck, small parts could be lost if not carefully placed in a suitable receptacle. Before starting assembly make yourself acquainted with the parts listed above and correspondingly numbered in the technical drawings above.
TT-2 Anti-skating force adjustment The anti-skating force must be adjusted according to the mass of the cartridge as follows: Downforce Groove in the stub (8) 10 - 15mN 1st from bearing rings 15 - 20mN 2nd " " " rd " " " 20mN and bigger 3 Slip the loop of the anti-skating weight's thread over the second groove of the stub to set the correct anti-skating force for the factory-fitted cartridge. Feed the thread through the loop of the wire support (10).
TT-2 Connecting to a Computer Connect the USB-output of the unit to a free USB-socket on your computer and turn it on/make sure it is powered on. The “new hardware found assistant“ will automatically detect the unit and announces it as a Microphone USB audio codec. There is no need to install a driver manually. After installation, one setting has to be done.
TT-2 Changing replay speed To play records at 45 r.p.m. first remove the platter (3). Using the accessory tool provided, hook the belt over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (2/22). Refit the platter. To revert to 33,33 r.p.m. repeat the proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley. Fitting and connecting the cartridge ** All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be fitted.
TT-2 Technical specifications Argon Audio TT2 Nominal speeds Speed variance Wow and flutter Signal to noise Downforce range Effective tonearm length Overhang Power consumption Outboard power supply Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight USB Version specific 33,33/45,11 r.p.m..
Troubleshoot - Potential incorrect use and fault conditions TT-2 Argon Audio turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the factory. Faults that may possibly occur are not necessarily due to material or production faults but can sometimes be caused by incorrect use or unfortunate circumstances. Therefore the following list of common fault symptoms is included.
