Yamaha GT-5000 Turntable Platine Vinyle Owner’s Manual

YAMAHA GT-5000 Turntable Platine Vinyle Checking the supplied accessories

Make sure that all items are present.

Note

Store the packaging materials, such as the packing box. If you relocate, you will need these materials to safely transport this product. Refer to the “Supplement” in the package for information on how to re-pack the product.

  • Platter ×1
  • Sub platter ×1
  • Turntable mat ×2
  • Belt ×1
  • Counterweight ×2
  • Headshell ×1
  • 45 rpm adaptor ×1
  • Dial cover ×1
  • Handle ×2
  • Stroboscopic disc ×1
  • Strobe light ×1
  • Power cord ×1
  • Hexagonal wrench (2.5 mm) ×1
    * To adjust the tonearm height
  • Cable clamp ×1
    * Use this clamp if you connect a phono cable directly to the tonearm.
  • Washer ×1
    * For the headshell
  • Owner’s Manual (this book)
  • Safety Brochure
  • Supplement

CAUTION
Pay attention to these small accessory items to prevent children from swallowing them by accident.
Have the following items ready:

  • Cartridge
  • XLR balanced cable * For a balanced connection
  • RCA stereo cable * For an unbalanced connection

Part names

Top panel
  1. POWER button (ð page 21)
  2. Platter (ð page 15)
  3. Turntable mat (ð page 15)
  4. Center spindle (ð page 15)
  5. Dial cover (ð page 15)
  6. PITCH ADJUST (speed control) (ð pages 15, 24)
  7. Foot
  8. START/STOP button (ð page 22)
  9. Speed button (ð page 22) Speed indicator (ð page 22)
    Tonearm section
  10. Counterweight (ð page 15)
  11. VTF* dial (ð page 19)
    * Vertical Tracking Force
  12. VTA* adjustment screw (ð page 20)
    * Vertical Tracking Angle
  13. Lift lever (ð page 22)
  14. Armrest (ð page 19)
  15. Tonearm (ð page 15)
  16. Lock nut (ð page 16)
  17. Head shell (ð page 16)
Rear panel
  1. BALANCED OUT jacks (ð page 17)
  2. PHONO OUT jacks (ð page 18)
  3. GND (Ground) terminal (ð page 18)
  4. STROBE jack (ð page 24)
  5. aC IN inlet (ð pages 17, 18)

Getting ready

Location

Since a turntable and the sound of a record are easily affected by vibration, you should place the unit on a level surface that is extremely stable.
Place the turntable sufficiently far from your speaker system so that it will not be affected by sound pressure or vibration.
CAUTION
If you need to lift or relocate the unit, make sure that two or more people will do so.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to rotate the feet. Otherwise, they might be damaged.

Assembly

Assembling the unit
  1. Install the sub-platter onto the center spindle.
    NOTICE
    Do not apply force to the center spindle when you install the sub-platter onto the center spindle. Otherwise, the center spindle might be damaged.
  2. Install the belt around the sub-platter and pulley.
    Hook the belt to the upper groove on the pulley while making sure that the belt is not twisted. Rotate the sub-platter clockwise to ensure that the belt will be well seated.
  3. Screw the handles into the platter, and then lift the platter by holding the handles.
    CAUTION
    Take care not to drop the platter. Dropping it might cause injury, or damage the unit.
  4. Install the platter onto the center spindle.
    Remove the handles from the platter.
  5. Place the turntable mat on the platter.
    Note
    • You can use the rubber or felt turntable mat.
    • The side of the rubber turntable mat with a dent in the center should face upward.
  6. Attach the dial cover to the PITCH ADJUST.
  7. Attach the counterweight to the tonearm.
    With the markings on the counterweight facing you, slide it onto the back end of the tonearm.
    Note
    Depending on the weight of the cartridge, install the large or small counterweight. For information about acceptable cartridge weights for each counterweight, refer to the “Specifications” section on page 28.
Installing a cartridge

A cartridge is not included with this product. Follow the steps below to install a commercially-available cartridge into the headshell.
Note
Refer to the instruction manual for the cartridge.

  1. Connect the lead wires to the cartridge.
    Lead wire   Connector
    Red   R+ (red)
    Green   R– (green)
    White   L+ (white)
    Blue   L– (blue)
  2. Provisionally secure the cartridge to the headshell
  3. Adjust the position of the cartridge.Adjust the position of the cartridge and stylus as shown in the following illustration.
    Note
    The overhang of the tonearm on this unit is 17 mm.
  4. Firmly secure the cartridge.
    Verify that the side of the head shell is parallel with the cartridge, and then firmly tighten the screws.
  5. Attach the headshell to the tonearm.
  6. Insert the headshell into the front end of the tonearm, and turn the lock nut to secure it.
    Note
    If you prefer, attach the washer to the headshell.

    7. Making connections

    CAUTION
    Finish making all other connections before you connect the power cord to an AC outlet.
    Note

  • Do not use both balanced and unbalanced connections at the same time.
  • For additional information, please refer to the owner’s manuals for the device that you are connecting.

Balanced connection
Use an XLR balanced cable to connect your amplifier to the BALANCED OUT jacks.Note

  • Connect the turntable to the XLR balanced input jacks on your amplifier. The pin assignments for these jacks are shown below.
  • When connecting, be sure to match the pins and insert the connector of the “female” XLR balanced cable. When disconnecting, pull out the “female” XLR balanced cable while pressing down the latch lock on the plug.

Unbalanced connection
Use an RCA stereo cable to connect the amplifier to the PHONO OUT jacks.Note
The GND terminal is not a safety grounding (earthing) system.

Making adjustments

Adjusting the stylus pressure

Adjust the tonearm so that the appropriate stylus pressure will be applied to the record.

  1. Remove the tonearm from the armrest and move it slightly towards the record.
    NOTICE
    Take care that the stylus does not contact any part of the unit.
  2. Turn the counterweight so that the tonearm will be horizontal.
    • Toward 1: Counter weight moves forward on the tonearm.
    • Toward 2: Counter weight moves backward on the tonearm.
  3. Return the tonearm to the armrest.
  4. Turn the VTF dial so that the “0” marking will be aligned with the center line on the back end of the tonearm.Note
    When turning the VTF dial, use your fingers to hold the counterweight in place so that it will not rotate.
  5. Turn the counterweight to set the VTF dial markings to the stylus pressure specified for the cartridge.
    Note
    • Turning the counterweight also turns the VTF dial.
    • Use a stylus pressure gauge to set an accurate stylus pressure.
Adjusting the tonearm height

If the tonearm and the record are not in parallel when you lower the stylus onto the record, you will need to adjust the tonearm height. Follow the steps below:

  1. Return the tonearm to the armrest and set it securely in position.
  2. Use the hexagonal wrench to loosen the VTA adjustment screw.NOTICE
    The tonearm is secured by the VTA adjustment screw. Before loosening the screw, gently support the entire tonearm with your hand so that it will not fall.
  3. Move the tonearm up and down to adjust its height so that the tonearm and record will be in parallel.
  4. Use the hexagonal wrench to tighten the VTA adjustment screw and secure the tonearm.
Turning the power on

Press the POWER button on the top panel of the unit to turn on the power to the unit.

Playing a record

Starting the record

CAUTION
If you start to play a record without first sufficiently lowering the volume of your amplifier, a loud sound might occur when the tip of the stylus contacts the record. This could in some cases cause hearing loss and might damage your amplifier and speakers, so be sure to lower the volume of your amplifier first.
NOTICE
Be sure to use this product at an allowable operating temperature (10 °C–35 °C [50 °F–95 °F]). Otherwise, uneven rotation may occur, or the record or the tip of the stylus may get damaged, in particular under cooler temperatures below 10 ℃ (50 °F).
This product is equipped with a relatively low-torque motor to achieve stable playback by suppressing torque fluctuation during rotation. If the grease viscosity of the center spindle increases and thickens under cooler temperatures, the rotational load of the turntable also increases and may force the motor to exceed its performance limits. If this happens, the selected rotation speed may not be achieved or an uneven rotation may occur.

  1. Place the record on the platter. If you are playing a 45 rpm record, use the 45 rpm adaptor.
  2. Press the speed button repeatedly to select the rotation speed that is appropriate for the record. The speed indicator for the selected speed will light up.
  3. Press the START/STOP button. The platter starts to rotate.
    The speed indicator will be flashing until the selected speed is reached.
  4. Raise the lift lever.
  5. Move the tonearm to the playback position of the record.
  6. Lower the lift lever.
    The tonearm is lowered, and the record begins to play.

Pausing the record
If you raise the lift lever, the tonearm rise, and playback pauses. When you lower the lift lever, playback resumes.

Stopping the record
  1. Raise the lift lever.
  2. Return the tonearm to the armrest.
  3. Lower the lift lever.
  4. Press the START/STOP button. The platter stops rotating.
    Note
  5. The tonearm does not automatically rise when the record finishes playing.

When necessary

Checking the speed

To check and adjust the speed, follow the steps below.

  1. Connect the strobe light to the STROBE jack on the rear panel of the unit.
  2. Place the stroboscopic disc on the platter.
  3. Press the speed button repeatedly to select the rotation speed.
  4. Press the START/STOP button.
    The platter starts to rotate and the strobe light turns on.
  5. Shine the strobe light onto the stroboscopic disc.
  6. Use the PITCH ADJUST to adjust the speed.
    Rotate the PITCH ADJUST in the + or − direction until the relevant herringbone ring on the stroboscopic disc appears to be stationary.

Note

  • You can use the PITCH ADJUST to adjust the speed while the record is being played. For adjustment steps and range, refer to the “Specifications” section on page 28.
  • The adjusted speed will be retained after the power to the unit is turned off.
  • The stroboscopic disc and strobe light included in the package should be used only for this unit. When you check the speed, use both of them together.

Care

Caring for this unit
Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth. If the finish of your unit is piano black, we recommend using a cleaning cloth made for pianos. Do not use chemicals such as benzene or thinner, since they might damage the surface.
Caring for the record stylus
The tip of the record stylus is extremely delicate. Handle it with care so that it is not damaged. If dust should adhere to the tip of the stylus, use a soft pointed brush to wipe it off starting at the base of the stylus and moving toward the tip, or use a commercially-available cleaner made for that purpose.
Note
Before you clean or perform maintenance on the unit or stylus, be sure to turn off the power to the unit.
Caring for records
Dirt adhering to a record can cause skips or noise. Use a commercially-available record cleaner to remove dirt.

Replacing the belt

In certain circumstances, the belt can wear out or break. If this occurs, replace the belt. For a replacement belt, contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
Note
Before you replace the belt, turn off the power to the unit and connected devices, and disconnect the power cord of the unit from the AC outlet.

Troubleshooting

If the unit stops operating correctly, check the following points.
If taking the appropriate action does not solve the problem, or if you encounter a problem that is not listed below, press the POWER button located on the unit’s top panel to turn off the power. Then disconnect the power cord and contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

Specifications

Platter section

Phono motor section

  • Drive method;Belt drive
  • Motor;AC synchronous motor
  • Motor drive;Crystal sine wave
  • Rotation speed;33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm
  • Rotation speed variation.;±0.1%
  • Rotation speed adjustment.;Built-in crystal osc./strobe light Adjustment step            0.1%
  • Adjustment range; ±1.5%
  • Wow and flutter;0.04% or less (W.R.M.S.)
  • Platter;Aluminum Diameter 350 mm
  • Sub platter;Brass Diameter 143 mm

Tonearm section

  •  Type;Static balanced straight tonearm
  • Effective arm length;223 mm
  • Overhang.; −17 mm
  • Acceptable cartridge weight (including headshell);16–23.5 g
  • Counterweight: small);23–34 g
  • (Counterweight: large)
  • Headshell weight;14 g (including wires)