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Thank you for purchasing the Rega Strobe kit. This accessory is designed to evaluate the speed of any
turntable. The hand-held strobe unit generates a 100 Hz pulsed light source for use with the supplied
180-line stroboscopic disc.
Operation
• The supplied 9 V battery is pre-installed. Slide open the rear cover and remove the red battery
terminal protector to activate. Refit the back cover before use.
• To power on the unit, simply slide the small switch located on the front panel into the 'on' position.
• The 100 Hz LED is also located on the front of the strobe and should now be illuminated.
• WARNING: NEVER STARE DIRECTLY INTO THE LED.
• With your turntable rotating and the speed set at 331/3 RPM, place the stroboscopic disc over the
record spindle directly onto your turntable mat.
• Hold the strobe approximately 2-3 centimetres from the lines on the disc.
• If the lines freeze and remain stable, this indicates the turntable is running at the correct speed.
• If the lines on the disc are moving slowly clockwise, this indicates the turntable is running fast.
• If the lines on the disc are moving slowly anticlockwise, this indicates the turntable is running slow.
• TIP: To ensure an accurate reading it is recommended to hold a reference point such as a pencil
tip near the lines during rotation to easily identify if the lines are stable or rotating.
• If your turntable or power supply are adjustable, you can correct the speed of the turntable until the
lines are stable.
• Advice for non-adjustable Rega turntables: If your turntable is not adjustable, first try a new drive
belt. Drive belts can stretch over time causing minor speed variations. Notable speed variations are
more likely to be mechanical issues. Check the bearing oil in the central hub. If your Rega turntable
uses a steel ball bearing, make sure this is present inside the brass bearing housing (not used on RP8
or RP10). Please contact your Rega dealer or distributor via www.rega.co.uk if you require service or
parts.
• Many 24 V Rega turntable models are compatible with the Rega Neo turntable power supply. This
unit delivers electronic speed change and electronic speed adjustability. Please check with your
dealer to see if your model is compatible.
• If the LED loses intensity, this indicates that the battery is exhausted and requires changing.
• N.B. A low battery will still operate at 100 Hz so accuracy is never compromised.
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