ANGELS HORN HP-H003 Quick Start Guide
Your guide to setting up and operating your ANGELS HORN turntable.
Installation
Step 1: Unpacking and Preparation
Carefully unpack all components. The package typically includes the turntable unit, platter, belt, tonearm counterweight, stylus, dust cover, power adapter, and audio cables.
Diagram Description: Shows all the parts laid out, including the turntable base, platter, belt, tonearm assembly, counterweight, stylus, dust cover, and accessories.
Step 2: Installing the Platter
Place the turntable unit on a stable surface. Align the platter with the spindle and gently lower it onto the spindle.
Diagram Description: Illustrates placing the platter onto the turntable spindle.
Step 3: Attaching the Belt and Counterweight
A: Locate the drive pulley on the motor. B: Loop the drive belt around the motor pulley. C: Carefully attach the counterweight to the rear of the tonearm. D: Ensure the belt is correctly positioned on the platter's inner rim.
Diagram Description: Close-ups showing how to loop the belt around the motor pulley and attach the counterweight to the tonearm.
Step 4: Tonearm Setup
Follow the diagrams to correctly set up the tonearm. This involves balancing the tonearm and setting the tracking force.
Diagram Description: A sequence of images showing the tonearm being moved from its rest, balanced, and the stylus guard removed.
Step 5: Balancing the Tonearm
Careful! Adjust the counterweight until the tonearm floats parallel to the platter. The indicator should be at zero.
Diagram Description: Shows the tonearm balanced horizontally and an indicator on the counterweight.
Step 6: Setting Tracking Force
Careful! Set the tracking force according to the cartridge manufacturer's recommendation (often indicated on the stylus or cartridge body). The example shows setting it to 1.5g +/- 0.25g.
Diagram Description: Illustrates setting the tracking force by rotating the counterweight, with a close-up of the tracking force dial.
Step 7: Checking Tonearm Balance and Tracking Force
OK: Tonearm is balanced and tracking force is set correctly. NOT OK: Re-adjust tonearm balance and tracking force.
Diagram Description: Visual indicators for correct (OK) and incorrect (NOT OK) tonearm balance and tracking force settings.
Step 8: Stylus Placement
OK: Stylus is correctly placed in the groove. NOT OK: Stylus is not correctly placed.
Diagram Description: Visual indicators for correct (OK) and incorrect (NOT OK) stylus placement.
Step 9: Connections
Connect the audio cables to the PHONO OUT or LINE OUT jacks, depending on your amplifier or speakers. Connect the power adapter to the DC IN 12V 500mA port.
Diagram Description: Shows the rear panel with ports labeled PHONO OUT (Left/Right), LINE OUT (Left/Right), and DC IN 12V 500mA.
Step 10: Connecting to Audio System
Connect the turntable's audio outputs (PHONO OUT or LINE OUT) to your amplifier or active speakers. If using PHONO OUT, ensure your amplifier has a phono input or use an external phono pre-amplifier. If using LINE OUT, you can connect directly to a standard AUX input.
Diagram Description: Shows two connection scenarios: one to an amplifier via PHONO OUT, and another to active speakers via LINE OUT.
Step 11: Ground Connection
Connect the ground wire from the turntable to the ground terminal on your amplifier or pre-amplifier to reduce hum.
Diagram Description: Illustrates connecting the ground wire.
Step 12: Using the 45 RPM Adapter
For playing 7-inch records (45 RPM), use the included RPM adapter by placing it on the spindle.
Diagram Description: Shows the RPM adapter and how it fits onto the spindle for 45 RPM records.
Step 13: Selecting Playback Speed
Choose the correct speed (33 RPM for LPs, 45 RPM for singles) by moving the speed selection switch or dial.
Diagram Description: Shows the speed selection mechanism, indicating 33 RPM and 45 RPM options.
Operation
Step 14: Removing Stylus Guard
Carefully remove the protective guard from the stylus before playing a record.
Diagram Description: Shows the stylus guard being removed from the cartridge.
Step 15: Placing the Record
Place your vinyl record onto the platter, ensuring it is centered.
Diagram Description: Shows a record being placed on the platter.
Step 16: Starting Playback
Move the tonearm gently towards the record's lead-in groove. The platter will start rotating.
Diagram Description: Illustrates moving the tonearm towards the record.
Step 17: Setting Speed
Ensure the correct speed (33 or 45 RPM) is selected for the record you are playing.
Diagram Description: Shows the speed selection dial set to 33 RPM.
Step 18: Moving the Tonearm
Gently guide the tonearm onto the desired track on the record.
Diagram Description: Shows the tonearm being guided onto the record.
Step 19: Speed Selection Dial
Use the dial to select between 33 RPM, OFF, and 45 RPM.
Diagram Description: Close-up of the speed selection dial.
Step 20: Adjusting Counterweight for Sound
If there is too little or no sound when playing, please increase the weight of the counterweight. This adjusts the tracking force.
Diagram Description: Shows the counterweight being adjusted, with suggested tracking force values (e.g., 1.25g to 1.75g).
Step 21: Moving Tonearm to Rest
When the record finishes or you wish to stop playback, move the tonearm back to its rest position.
Diagram Description: Shows the tonearm being moved towards its resting place.
Step 22: Using the Tonearm Lift
Use the tonearm lift lever to gently raise the tonearm before moving it to its rest.
Diagram Description: Shows the tonearm lift lever being used.
Step 23: Lowering Tonearm to Rest
Gently lower the tonearm onto its rest.
Diagram Description: Shows the tonearm being placed on its rest.
Step 24: Final Tonearm Placement
Ensure the tonearm is securely seated on its rest.
Diagram Description: Final check of the tonearm on its rest.
Step 25: Rear Panel and Notes
The rear panel contains audio output jacks (PHONO OUT, LINE OUT) and the DC power input.
Notes:
- When a record is played to the end, it may enter an inner closed loop and continue to rotate. You need to manually raise the tonearm to stop it.
- Bluetooth LED Indicator:
- Flashing Blue: Searching for devices.
- Steady Blue: Bluetooth is paired with a device.
- Red Light: Power indicator. If not paired for two minutes, the blue light turns red.
Contact: support@angelshorn.com
Model: ANGELS HORN HP-H003
