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Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio TT50 turntable. We
hope that you will enjoy many years of listening pleasure from it.
The TT50 has been jointly developed between Cambridge Audio and
Pro-Ject and features several parts unique to this model such as a
proprietary arm with non contact magnetic anti-skate. Other features
include a Cambridge Audio made acrylic platter, coated with a layer of
elastomer paint for careful control of resonance and matched acoustic
impedance to the vinyl record for maximum detail retrieval.
The isolation type feet also control resonance and provide a measure of
feedback resistance to vibration. The TT50 turntable is supplied with an
Audio Technica AT95E Moving Magnet cartridge fully aligned and setup
at the factory.
The TT50 should always be mounted on a good quality level support,
preferably one designed for use with turntables.
Your turntable can only be as good as the system it is connected to.
Please do not compromise on your supports, amplification, speakers or
cabling. Naturally we particularly recommend models from the
Cambridge Audio Azur range which have been designed to the same
exacting standards as this turntable. In particular pay attention to the
quality of your phono stage. The Cambridge Audio Azur 540P or 640P
models for instance are an excellent match for the TT50. Your dealer
can also supply excellent quality Cambridge Audio interconnects to
ensure your system realises its full potential.
Thank you for taking the time to read this manual; we do recommend
you keep it for future reference.
Matthew Bramble,
Cambridge Audio Technical Director
and the Turntable design team.
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................2
Limited warranty..........................................................................................3
Safety precautions ......................................................................................3
Important safety instructions ....................................................................4
Assembly/setup ..........................................................................................5
Cartridge downforce adjustment ............................................................6
Anti-skating (bias)adjustment .................................................................6
TT50 features ..............................................................................................7
Top view ....................................................................................................7
Rear view ..................................................................................................7
Operating instructions ................................................................................8
Playing records .........................................................................................8
Changing replay speed ............................................................................8
Maintenance and cleaning .........................................................................8
Cartridge replacement/adjustment ...........................................................8
Cartridge fitting ........................................................................................8
Cartridge alignment .................................................................................9
Adjusting the azimuth ...........................................................................10
Technical specifications ...........................................................................11
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................11
Cartridge alignment protractor ................................................................11
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This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as
possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at
the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of continuous
improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without
prior notice. If you notice any errors please feel free to email us at:
support@cambridgeaudio.com
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electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the
manufacturer. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
© Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2007
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Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below).
Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio's option) this
product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary
from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that
you retain proof of purchase.
To obtain warranty service, please contact the Cambridge Audio authorised
dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer is not
equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product, it can be
returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge
Audio service agent. You will need to ship this product in either its original
packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which
is evidence that this product is within the warranty period, must be
presented to obtain warranty service.
This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has been
altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not
purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer. You may call
Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge Audio distributor to
confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased
from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer.
This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of
God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification
of, or to any part of, the product. This Warranty does not cover damage due
to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by
anyone other than Cambridge Audio or a Cambridge Audio dealer, or
authorised service agent which is authorised to do Cambridge Audio
warranty work. Any unauthorised repairs will void this Warranty. This
Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS.
REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE.
Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other statutory rights, which vary from state to
state or country to country. Checking the Power Supply Rating
For your own safety please read the following instructions carefully
before attempting to connect this unit to the mains.
Check that the power supply unit indicates the correct supply voltage. If
your mains supply voltage is different, consult your dealer.
This unit is designed to operate only on the supply voltage and type that
is indicated on the power supply unit. Connecting to other power sources
may damage the unit.
This equipment must be switched off when not in use. To reduce the risk
of electric shock, do not disassemble any part of the unit. There are no
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the
products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the service literature relevant to
this appliance.
The crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol
for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic
equipment. This product contains electrical and electronic
equipment which should be reused, recycled or recovered
and should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste.
Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from
whom you purchased this product for more information.
Approvals
This product complies with European Low Voltage
(73/23/EEC) and Electromagnetic Compatibility
(89/336/EEC) Directives when used and installed
according to this instruction manual. For continued
compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this
product and servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR
TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO
THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Safety precautions Limited warranty
