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- Page 1 VPI Signature 21 Turntable Manual Setup and Instruction Manual VPI Industries, Inc., 77 Cliffwood Ave. #5D, Cliffwood, NJ 07721 http://www.vpiindustries.com...
- Page 2 Signature 21 Turntable Packing List Serial #: ________________ Signature 21 Chassis Prime Signature Platter Fatboy Tonearm Signature Weight Prime Signature Motor Isolation Feet Counter Weight Drive Belt Finger Lift Power Cord (US Only) Alignment Jig Force Gauge Azimuth / Hardware...
- Page 3 Dear VPI Customer, I wanted to thank you for joining our VPI Family! We have proudly been making turntables in America for 40 years. VPI was started by my mom and dad Sheila and Harry Weisfeld with the goal of bringing high-end performance into everyone’s homes. The following manual will help guide you through everything you need to about your Prime Signature turntable.
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Read and follow the Safety Instructions below and remember to save all packing material. The Prime Signature and all VPI products should only be moved/shipped in original packaging to ensure the product’s safety. Also, be sure to place the table and components on a flat, level surface for easier setup. - Page 5 Packaging and Repackaging Diagram Figure 1 – Packaging...
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Page 6: Unpacking The Box
Anatomy of the Signature 21 Turntable Figure 2 – Prime Signature Anatomy Unpacking the Box The above diagram (Figure 1) shows all packaging components in their correct packaging order. The packaging for the Prime Signature has been carefully designed to avoid shipping damage and high-impact stress. - Page 7 ● Peel the tape off the bearing hole under the platter. ● Remove the protective cap on the spindle to lower the platter on the Signature 21 spindle. ● Place the black drive belt around the platter and motor pulley, when you spin the platter it will self correct.
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Page 8: Installing And Aligning The Cartridge
Installing your Tonearm and Aligning the Cartridge VPI Turntables are available with Uni-pivot or Gimbal tonearms. This manual covers the procedures for installing a Gimbal as it is the standard stock option. To avoid injury, do not touch the male pivot point. It is extremely sharp. (Note: the parts are the same/similar and apply for standard and Fatboy Gimbal as well) Installing and Aligning the Cartridge For cartridges with threaded mounting holes, use the screws supplied by the cartridge... - Page 9 ● To avoid damage to the 3D tonearm, you can use the provided washers, finger lift, or both to be placed under the mounting screw head. ● For cartridges with pass-through mounting holes, use the hardware supplied with the tonearm. Be sure to use washers under the screw heads. ●...
- Page 10 ● Place the Alignment Jig on the spindle with the V-groove against the base of the bearing. ● Tighten the screws of the jig to fit snug against the male bearing and over the record spindle. ● Place the arm tube assembly on the male pivot point, using caution with the 4-color wire and Lemo connector.
- Page 11 ● When the cartridge is properly positioned, tighten the cartridge mounting screws and remove the alignment jig. Do not make them overly tight, the 3D arm is self-damping and you can damage the surface by over tightening. CONICAL LINE CONTACT VIEW OF CONICAL AND LINE CONTACT STYLI AND GROOVE-TRACKING DIFFERENCES Setting the Anti-Skating –...
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Page 12: General Use
General Use ● Before playing a record, make sure that both of the tonearm VTA thumbscrews are slightly tight. ● Allow at least 20 hours of break-in time. ● The motor will make some low-level noise. This will not get into the system. The motor and bearings will become quieter as you use your Prime Signature. - Page 13 ● Trembling of tonearm when playing records: If you have a uni-pivot tonearm, it sits on one point and is constantly moving with the record grooves; spiraling in and out as the record center changes and moving up and down with minute warps. It is perfectly normal and inaudible.
- Page 14 VPI Industries, Inc. Limited Warranty VPI Industries, Inc. (VPI) warrants this unit against defects in materials and/or workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. VPI’s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement, at VPI’s option, of any part(s) found to be defective.
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