Installing And Aligning The Cartridge - VPI Prime Manual

 For 33 RPM operation, place the belt on the upper part of the pulley. For 45 RPM operation,
place the belt on the lower, wider part of the pulley. The center groove in each diameter is the
correct speed. The VPI Synchronous Drive System (SDS) speed controller is an accessory that
provides the ultimate speed accuracy and improved sound. Check with your dealer about
availability.
 Verify the turntable is level by using a 9 or 12-inch bubble level front-to-back and side-to-side
on the platter. If it is not level, rotate the cone feet up or down. If you must turn the Prime
feet more than three full turns, level the shelf or platform the table sits on first.
 The Prime comes with 4 isolation platforms for additional stability. These platforms can be
used on any "tip-toe" type feet but are especially efficient for the Prime. The base has been
made to provide additional stability and focus in your musical experience! Besides being used
as the standard base on the VPI Prime, they are also an easy upgrade for the VPI Scout
turntable!
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Installing and Aligning the Cartridge

 Remove the protective cover from the male pivot point on the arm base assembly.
 For cartridges with threaded mounting holes, use the screws supplied by the cartridge
manufacturer. Other screws may not fit properly and may cause damage to the threads and
cartridge.
 To avoid damage to the 3D tonearm, use one of the washers supplied by VPI under the screw
heads and do not tighten the screws too tight.
 For cartridges with pass-through mounting holes, use the hardware supplied with the
tonearm. Be sure to use washers under the screw heads.
 The tonearm wires are color-coded as follows:
To avoid injury, do not touch the male pivot point. It
is extremely sharp. In addition, skin oils can blemish
and cause corrosion to the assembly.
Red  right hot
Green  right ground
White or Black  left hot
Blue  left ground.
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