Linn Turntable BASIK User Manual

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INSTALLATION  
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Carefully remove all packing from box.  
Put all the oil from the phial supplied into the bearing housing - NOTE Remove bearing-housing dustcap.  
Carefully put the Inner Platter into the bearing housing supporting it as it sinks down to prevent damage to  
the bearing surfaces.  
v Fit the Belt around the inner platter and motor pulley (see “Speed Selection"). NOTE – BE  
CAREFUL NOT TO GET OIL ON THE BELT  
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Fit the Outer Platter and Mat onto the inner platter.  
If your deck is fitted with a Linn AKITO tonearm, set the Tracking Weight as follows:-  
NOTE – the cartridge should be fitted to the arm prior to this procedure – remove the arm from the turntable when  
fitting the cartridge to the arm to prevent damaging the tonearm bearing during fitting.  
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Make sure the arm is clipped into its rest, the bias is off and the lift/lower device is lowered. With  
tracking dial facing backward, screw the counterweight clockwise (as you look at the dial) onto the arm,  
pushing gently to engage the thread. Remove the stylus guard. Holding the fingerlift, unclip the arm and  
move it to between its rest and the platter.  
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Turn the counterweight to the position which balances the arm, i.e: where the stylus is floating at about  
record height. Clip the arm back into its rest. Turn the tracking dial while holding the counterweight until  
'0' is aligned with the line on top of the arm.  
Check the arm is still balanced. If not you have moved the counterweight when setting the tracking dial, so  
re-balance the arm and re-set the tracking dial to '0'. Turn the counterweight clockwise (as you look at the  
dial) to the desired tracking force. Set the bias to the same value. (See General Installation for more  
information).  
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Check the arm height is correct. The arm-tube should be parallel to the record surface. Adjustment can be  
made by loosening the arm height adjustment screw with a 4mm hexagon key, moving the arm to the correct  
height and locking the screw. To set the correct torque tighten the screw firmly using the alien key in  
position 1, then turn the key to position 2 and tighten no more than a further 1/8 of a turn.  
OVERTIGHTENING CAN WRECK BEARINGS.  
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SITING  
Ensure the surface on which the turntable is to be used is level. For best results we recommend the following:-  
FLOOR MOUNTING  
Place deck on a small, light, rigid table e.g. small coffee table. Ensure the table is  
sitting firmly on the floor and not rocking.  
WALL MOUNTING  
Wall mounting may be preferable where a highly sprung floor exists or where there is  
risk of damage by children. The shelf used should be light and rigid, and it should be fully supported by, but not  
firmly screwed or glued to its brackets.  
To allow the lid to open fully, a clearance of 3" (7.5cm) is required behind the plinth and at least 13" (33cm)  
above  
Fit the arm cable to the arm pillar taking care to push it all the way home. The connector may be locked in place  
with the small Alien screw on the side of the pillar (don't over-tighten). Ensure that neither the mains cable  
nor the arm lead are under tension or interfere with the feet as this will prevent the suspension from working  
correctly.  
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OPERATION  
The power switch is on the underside of the plinth at the front left-hand side. A label indicates direction for  
ON and OFF. This label is removable.  
Lift and lower the lid carefully as it is coupled to the suspended plinth. If dropped or roughly handled it may  
cause the arm to jump.  
NOTE You may notice a little noise from the motor at first. This should disappear when the motor has  
bedded-in for a few days.  
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SPEED SELECTION  
To change the speed of the BASIK turntable, switch off, remove the mat and outer platter and move the belt to  
the other level on the stepped pulley.  
The larger diameter will give 45rpm, the smaller will give 33rpm.  
If changing to 45rpm it is advisable to start up the motor with only the inner platter in place, to allow the belt  
to find a stable position.  
Once the belt is running straight, switch off, replace the outer platter and switch on again.  
NOTE It is important to keep the belt clean - if it is contaminated with oil the sound quality will be degraded  
and the belt may jump off the 45rpm pulley. If this occurs, clean the bell and pulley with a little solvent -  
surgical spirits or other non-residue solvents.  
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TURNTABLE MAINTENANCE  
The BASIK is designed for a long operational life. To preserve the appearance and maintain the performance of  
your dock, you should note the following points:  
OUTER PLATTER  
Clean with a soft, dry cloth. DO NOT use any abrasive cleaner as this will remove the  
protective lacquer and cause corrosion.  
MAT  
The felt mat can be cleaned with masking tape.  
MOTOR  
The motor pulley should be cleaned periodically. Remove the outer platter and belt,  
and gently clean with a cloth impregnated with isopropyl alcohol or other non-residue  
solvents.  
PLINTH  
OIL  
This can be cleaned with a light duster or slightly damp cloth - make sure the  
stylus guard is in place before you start. If you have to remove an oil slain from the  
plinth, use a soft cloth and solvent.  
The oil supplied for the bearing provides life-long protection. If the oil is lost from  
the bearing housing it must only be replaced by factory-supplied oil which is available  
from your Linn dealer. The turntable should never be operated without oil.  
LID  
The best method is to remove any dust with a damp cloth without any rubbing action  
and then use a soft duster. Lids are more often damaged by cleaning than in use.  
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GENERAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION  
TRACKING WEIGHT & BIAS  
Every arm and cartridge combination has an optimum tracking weight which your dealer will have advised you of.  
RECORD CLEANING  
Most record cleaning devices do more harm than good. The best method of cleaning records is to lot the stylus  
remove any dirt in the groove, then clean the stylus.  
STYLUS CLEANING  
It is important that the stylus is kept scrupulously clean. We have found that dry vibrating pad cleaners work  
well. Alternatively, Linn dealers can supply cleaning paper which is easy to use and gives excellent results.  
CLEAN CONTACTS  
Electrical contacts in a hi-fi system must be kept mechanically sound and clean. A poor contact between the  
cartridge and arm will degrade performance. Checks on all contacts should be performed periodically.  
INTERCONNECT LEADS  
We recommend and supply good quality copper cable for interconnect leads and advise 4mm so multicore copper  
cable, such as Linn K20, for speaker leads.  
SPEAKER PLACEMENT  
Speakers should be positioned correctly and should be mounted on rigid stands which are sitting firmly on the  
floor and not rocking.  
NOTE Linn speakers are designed to be placed close to the wall  
TRANSPORTATION  
Always keep all the packing for your BASIK turntable.  
When transporting the BASIK turntable, remove the counterweight from the arm, remove the arm from the  
plinth, remove the inner platter from the bearing housing and place it in its position in the packing. Replace the  
bearing cap to prevent oil spillage.  
If the deck is to be shipped anywhere it is important to pack it properly in the original packing, otherwise  
damage will occur.  
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GUARANTEE  
The unit is guaranteed under the conditions that apply in the country of purchase.  
Unauthorised servicing or dismantling of this turntable will invalidate the manufacturer's warranty. If you are  
in any doubt, please contact your nearest Linn dealer.  
In addition to any statutory rights the customer may have, we undertake to replace any parts, which have failed  
due to faulty manufacture.  
Keep a copy of the sales receipt, as this will establish the purchase date of the turntable.  
Refer all enquiries to authorised dealers only. For information on your nearest dealer, contact the Linn factory  
in the UK or an overseas distributor.  
LINN PRODUCTS LTD., FLOORS ROAD, WATERFOOT, EAGLESHAM,  
GLASGOW G76 OEP. SCOTLAND.  
TELEPHONE  
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++44 (0)141 307 7777  
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