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SMARTractor correctly. It covers all areas of the geometric tonearm To get access to all features of the SMARTractor alignment with thehighly precise mechanical it is inevitable to read this manual. accuracy.
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Unpacking the Selecting the SMARTractor tangential curve The SMARTractor set contents the following The SMARTractor offers a total of 5 different parts: Tangential Curves with which to align a given cartridge and tonearm combination. * the SMARTractor - completely assembled and...
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SMARTractor. Remove the black Spindle Adaptor from the 20mm hole in the base of the SMARTractor by simply pressing it out onto your hand. Place it onto your turntable’s spindle to determine if it has a snug fit w/o any play.
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Locator Pin here. Many tonearms have a small indentation indicating where the exact pivot You can fix the SMARTractor in place with clear point is located. This is ideal for precise or painters blue tape by placing tape from the positioning of the Locator Pin on the pivot point.
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Side-kicks: Reading the vernier scale The SMARTractor features a Vernier scale to al- low precise read-out of the P2S with an accuracy of 5/100 mm. 231.5 mm P2S - the white “5” being in line. This Vernier scale runs right to left - as does the Perfect mounting distance for the FR-64s.
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Now the tangential alignment to the selected spot, use the helping lines to ensure that the tangential curve is finished. cantilever is perpendicular to the SMARTractor surface when viewed from the front. Adjust the Carefully remove the SMARTractor and carefully tonearm accordingly until it is visually in this place it back in its package.
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20 mm of clearance to the SMARTractor. Simply use the (2) M3 Distance Bolts supplied with the SMARTractor and mount them between the POM block and the clear acrylic sliding plate. You won’t need any additional tools for this and it is just a 1- minute routine, which is reversible at any time.
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