Roland TT-99 User manual

Before using this unit, carefully read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover),“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2), and“IMPORTANT NOTES”

(p. 3). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

Owner’s Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING

To completely turn o power to the unit, pull

out the plug from the outlet

Even with the power/strobe knob

turned o, this unit is not completely

separated from its main source of

power. When the power needs to

be completely turned o, turn o the power

switch on the unit, then pull out the plug from

the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which

you choose to connect the power cord’s plug

should be one that is within easy reach and

readily accessible.

Secure a sucient amount of space at the

setup location

Since this unit normally emits a slight

amount of heat, make sure to secure

sucient space around it, as shown

below.

Side

Rear

Side

5 cm (2 in.)

or greater 5 cm (2 in.)

or greater

5 cm (2 in.) or

greater

15 cm (6 in.)

or greater

Top

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not carry out anything unless you

are instructed to do so in the owner’s

manual. Otherwise, you risk causing

malfunction.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

Refer all servicing to your retailer,

the nearest Roland Service Center, or

an authorized Roland distributor, as

listed on the “Information.”

WARNING

Do not use or store in the following types of

locations

• Subject to temperature extremes

(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed

vehicle, near a heating duct, on top

of heat-generating equipment);

or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on

wet oors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and

shakiness; or are

• Placed in a poorly ventilated location.

Do not place in an unstable location

Otherwise, you risk injury as the

result of the unit toppling over or

dropping down.

Connect the power cord to an outlet of the

correct voltage

The unit should be connected to

a power supply only of the type

described as marked on the rear side

of unit.

Do not bend the power cord or place heavy

objects on it

Otherwise, re or electric shock may

result.

Avoid extended use at high volume

Use of the unit at high volume for

extended periods of time may cause

hearing loss. If you ever experience

any hearing loss or ringing in the

ears, you should immediately stop using the

unit and consult a specialized physician.

WARNING

Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to

enter unit; never place containers with liquid

on unit

Do not place containers containing

liquid (e.g., ower vases) on this

product. Never allow foreign objects

(e.g., ammable objects, coins, wires)

or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter

this product. Doing so may cause

short circuits, faulty operation, or

other malfunctions.

Turn o the unit if an abnormality or

malfunction occurs

Immediately turn the unit o, remove

the power cord from the outlet, and

request servicing by your retailer, the

nearest Roland Service Center, or an

authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the

“Information” when:

• The power cord has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or

otherwise has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally

or exhibits a marked change in performance.

Be cautious to protect children from injury

Always make sure that an adult is

on hand to provide supervision and

guidance when using the unit in

places where children are present, or

when a child will be using the unit.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Otherwise, you risk causing damage

or malfunction.

Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable

number of other devices

Otherwise, you risk overheating or

re.

Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of injury or material

damage should the unit be used

improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with

respect to the home and all its

furnishings, as well to domestic animals

or pets.

Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of death or severe injury

should the unit be used improperly.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be

carried out.The specific thing that must be done is

indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the

case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord

plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or

warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is

determined by the design contained within the triangle. In

the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general

cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be

carried out (are forbidden).The specific thing that must

not be done is indicated by the design contained within

the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that

the unit must never be disassembled.

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING

Do not use overseas

Before using the unit in overseas,

consult with your retailer, the

nearest Roland Service Center, or

an authorized Roland distributor, as

listed on the “Information.”

CAUTION

When disconnecting the power cord, grasp it

by the plug

To prevent conductor damage,

always grasp the power cord by its

plug when disconnecting it.

Periodically clean the power plug

An accumulation of dust or foreign

objects between the power plug and

the power outlet can lead to re or

electric shock.

At regular intervals, be sure to pull out the

power plug, and using a dry cloth, wipe away

any dust or foreign objects that may have

accumulated.

Disconnect the power plug whenever the unit

will not be used for an extended period of

time

Fire may result in the unlikely event

that a breakdown occurs.

CAUTION

Route all power cords and cables in such a way

as to prevent them from getting entangled

Injury could result if someone were to

trip on a cable and cause the unit to

fall or topple.

Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing

heavy objects on it

Otherwise, you risk injury as the

result of the unit toppling over or

dropping down.

Never connect/disconnect a power plug if your

hands are wet

Otherwise, you could receive an

electric shock.

Disconnect all cords/cables before moving the

unit

Before moving the unit, disconnect

the power plug from the outlet,

and pull out all cords from external

devices.

Before cleaning the unit, disconnect the

power plug from the outlet

If the power plug is not removed

from the outlet, you risk receiving an

electric shock.

CAUTION

Whenever there is a threat of lightning,

disconnect the power plug from the outlet

If the power plug is not removed

from the outlet, you risk causing

malfunction or receiving an electric

shock.

Take care so as not to get ngers pinched

When handling the following

moving parts, take care so as not

to get ngers, toes, etc., pinched.

Whenever a child uses the unit, an

adult should be on hand to provide supervision

and guidance.

• Dust cover

• Turntable platter

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the

parts listed below, always keep them

out of the reach of small children.

• Included Parts

Headshell/Cartridge

45-rpm adaptor

Counterweight

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical

outlet that is being used by an electrical

appliance that is controlled by an inverter

or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing

machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner).

Depending on the way in which the electrical

appliance is used, power supply noise may

cause this unit to malfunction or may produce

audible noise. If it is not practical to use a

separate electrical outlet, connect a power

supply noise lter between this unit and the

electrical outlet.

Placement

• Using the unit near power ampliers (or

other equipment containing large power

transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate

the problem, change the orientation of this

unit; or move it farther away from the source

of interference.

• This unit may interfere with radio and

television reception. Do not use this unit in

the vicinity of such receivers.

• Noise may be produced if wireless

communications devices, such as cell phones,

are operated in the vicinity of this unit.

Such noise could occur when receiving or

initiating a call, or while conversing. Should

you experience such problems, you should

relocate such wireless devices so they are at

a greater distance from this unit, or switch

them o.

• When moved from one location to another

where the temperature and/or humidity is

very dierent, water droplets (condensation)

may form inside the unit. Damage or

malfunction may result if you attempt to use

the unit in this condition. Therefore, before

using the unit, you must allow it to stand for

several hours, until the condensation has

completely evaporated.

• Depending on the material and temperature

of the surface on which you place the unit, its

rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.

• Do not place containers or anything else

containing liquid on top of this unit. Also,

whenever any liquid has been spilled on the

surface of this unit, be sure to promptly wipe

it away using a soft, dry cloth.

Maintenance

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or

solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of

discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using

the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;

and when using its jacks and connectors.

Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

• When disconnecting all cables, grasp the

connector itself—never pull on the cable. This

way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage

to the cable’s internal elements.

• A small amount of heat will radiate from the

unit during normal operation.

• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep

the unit’s volume at reasonable levels.

• Please note the following points when

moving this unit.

• Remove the turntable platter, and wrap

it in packing material so that it does not

become scratched.

• Secure the tonearm to the arm clamper so

that it does not move.

• Detach the counterweight and headshell

from the tonearm, and wrap them in

packing material so that they do not

become scratched.

• Do not touch the needle while the unit

is powered-on. Doing so may cause

malfunctions.

Intellectual Property Right

• Roland is a registered trademark or

trademark of Roland Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

• Company names and product names

appearing in this document are registered

trademarks or trademarks of their respective

owners.

Name of Parts

1 45-rpm adaptor

2 Turntable platter

3 Slipmat

4 Center spindle

5 Strobe dots

6 Power/Strobe knob

7 [START/STOP] button

8 Headshell

9 [TARGET LIGHT]

10 Tonearm

11 [SPEED] select buttons

For 33 1/3 rpm record, press the [33] button

For 45 rpm record, press the [45] button

For 78 rpm record, press both the [33] button and [45] button

12 Pitch indicator

Green LED: The [PITCH ADJ.] slider is in center click position

and the speed is quartz-controlled.

Red LED: The speed was changed with the [PITCH ADJ.]

slider.

13 [PITCH ADJ.] slider

14 Arm rest

15 Arm clamper

16 Lifter lever

17 Anti-skating knob

18 Headshell stand

19 Counterweight

20 Hinge for dust cover

21 RCA output jacks

22 GND terminal

23 [PHONO/LINE] switch

8 9 10 11

1920

21 22 23

To AC Outlet

Getting Ready

Assembly

1. Remove the main unit with the packing from the

box and take o the packing.

2. Set the 45-rpm adaptor on the main unit.

3. Insert the turntable platter onto the center spindle.

4. Set the slip mat on the turntable platter.

5. Installation of cartridge:

When installing a cartridge, refer to the operating instructions of

that cartridge.

6. Insert the headshell into the front end of the

tonearm, then turn the lock nut clockwise with the

headshell rmly held horizontally.

7. Slide counterweight onto tonearm.

Twist it lightly and it will screw onto the rear shaft of the tonearm.

8. Adjustment of horizontal zero (0) balance and

stylus pressure:

a. Remove the stylus protector of the cartridge. Do not touch the

stylus tip during the adjustment.

b. Set the lifter lever to the lower position.

c. Release the arm clamper and lift the tonearm from the arm rest

to free it.

d. Rotate the counterweight until the tonearm is approximately

balanced horizontally (oats freely).

e. Refasten the tonearm with the arm clamper.

f. Hold the counterweight stationary with one hand and rotate

only the stylus-pressure ring to bring the number “0” of the

ring into alignment with the center line on the tonearm rear

shaft.

g. Rotate the counterweight clockwise until the scale shows

the value corresponding to the pressure of the used stylus.

The stylus pressure of the installed cartridge is 3–4 g. If you

use a separate cartridge, please follow the manufacturer’s

instructions.

9. Set the anti-skating control knob to the same value

as the stylus pressure.

10. Install the dust cover to the main unit.

* When opening/closing the dust cover, please be careful not to

get your ngers pinched between the movable part and the

panel. In places where small children are present, make sure that

an adult provides supervision and guidance.

Contents of the Package

Check following parts included in the package with the main unit:

A Turntable platter

B Slipmat

C Dust cover

D 45-rpm adaptor

E Counterweight

F Headshell/Cartridge

G RCA/GND cable

H Owner’s Manual

Notes:

5Do not connect the AC power plug before assembly has been

completed.

5Read this manual carefully before using the unit and be sure

to store the manual in a safe place for future reference.

PLACEMENT

5Do not place the unit in a location where it will be exposed to

direct sunlight or near a heating appliance.

5Do not place the unit in a location where there is high

humidity or a lot of dust.

5Cartridge may pick up slight sound pressures or vibrations

from the speakers coming along the oor or through the air

resulting in feedback. Find a location which is very stable and

vibration free.

5The legs have functions for adjusting the height of the unit

itself. Adjust the legs to stabilize the main body horizontally.

Connections

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn

down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any

connections.

1. Connect the RCA output jacks to the PHONO jack of

your amplier and connect the GND terminal to the

GND terminal of your amplier when you set the

[PHONO/LINE] switch to PHONO position.

You can also use a line input without connecting GND terminal by

setting the [PHONO/LINE] switch to LINE position.

2. Connect the power cord to a household AC outlet.

* If you need to turn o the power completely, rst turn o the

unit, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to

“To completely turn o power to the unit, pull out the plug

from the outlet” (p. 2).

Performing

Operation

1. Rotate the power/strobe knob clockwise to turn

on the power, the [SPEED] select buttons and the

strobe-illuminator will light up.

2. Place a record on the slip mat, when playing a

45rpm record with a large center hole, place the 45-

rpm adaptor on the center spindle.

3. Specify the [SPEED] select buttons to match the

record.

4. Remove the stylus protector from the cartridge,

release the arm clamper.

5. Set the lifter lever to the upper position.

6. Press the [START/STOP] button, the turntable

platter will start to rotate.

7. Move the tonearm over the desired groove.

8. Set the lifter lever to the lower position, the

tonearm will descend slowly onto the record and

play begins.

9. When play is nished, raise the lifter lever, move the

tonearm to the arm rest, secure the tonearm with

the arm clamper.

10. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the

platter rotating, rotate the power/strobe knob

counterclockwise to turn o the power.

Suspend Play

Set the lifter lever to the upper position during play, the stylus tip

of the cartridge will be lifted from the record.

Target Light

This unit is provided with a target light for illuminating the stylus

tip during play.

Push the target light button, the target light will be raised into

position for illuminating the stylus tip. When not in use, keep the

target light lowered through depression.

Changing the Pitch

As long as the [PITCH ADJ.] slider is in center click position, the

turntable is operated witch quartz-controlled rated speed. The

pitch indicator will then be lit in green.

The speed can be increased or decreased by 10% via the [PITCH

ADJ.] slider. The pitch indicator will then be lit in red.

Detecting the Speed

You can check the speed by watching the strobe dots.

Power supply rpm Dots looks stopped

50 Hz 33 1/3 Upper line

45 Second line

60 Hz 33 1/3 Third line

45 Lowest line

Maintenance

5Clean the stylus periodically with a soft brush to prevent the

accumulation of dust.

5When the sound becomes distorted or noisy, check the stylus. If

worn out, replace it with a new one.

5From time to time, the dust cover and turntable cabinet should

be wiped with a soft,dry cloth.

5Any volatile materials such as alcohol, thinner, benzine, ect., may

remove the paint or damage the lustre and should not be used.

Specications

Roland TT-99: Turntable

Power Supply Displayed on the nameplate (* 1) of the rear side

of this unit

Power

Consumption

Dimensions 450 (W) x 350 (D) x 150 (H) mm

17-3/4 (W) x 13-13/16 (D) x 5-15/16 (H) inches

Weight 9.8 kg

21 lbs 10 oz

Accessories

Owner’s manual, Headshell/Cartridge, 45 rpm

adaptor, Counterweight, Dust cover, Turntable

platter, Slipmat, RCA/GND cable

*1 Location of the nameplate

* This document explains the specications of the product at the

time that the document was issued. For the latest information,

refer to the Roland website.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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:

– Reorient 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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

For C.A. US (Proposition 65)

For Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

For Korea

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For EU Countries

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