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SME Model 6 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 INTEGRATED PRECISION TURNTABLE OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 2 INTEGRATED PRECISION TURNTABLE Instructions This is no ordinary turntable. These instructions include unpacking, set up procedures and specifications. Please read carefully.
  • Page 3 Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE POWER UNIT COVER. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT (POWER UNIT) COVER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. •...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT NOTICE: The power cable on this equipment when supplied for use in the UK, is fitted with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and if it required replacing a fuse approved to BSI 1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable.
  • Page 5 75 years of engineering excellence, innovation and perfection delivering precise and pure audio reproduction. The Model 6 is a precision turntable with a CNC machined chassis made from a unique polymer high density resin material which provides high mass and superb resonance absorption.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Weights & Dimensions Packing List Parts Identification Unpacking Setting Up Operation – Speed Control Operation – Turntable Tonearm Maintenance Transit Precautions Guarantee...

  • Page 7: Weights & Dimensions

    1. Weights & Dimensions (mm) Turntable Width: 420 Depth: 320 Height: 128 Platter Diameter: 300 Spindle to Arm: 215.4 Net Weight: 9.1kg Speed Control Unit Width: 220 Depth: 200 Height: 85 Net Weight: 2.05kg...

  • Page 8: Packing List

    2. Packing List Description Packing List for Model 6 □ Model 6 Serial No □ M2-9 Tonearm □ Control Unit – 100V □ 115V □ 230V □ □ Power Cable – UK □ EU □ USA □ □ Platter □...

  • Page 9: Parts Identification

    3. Parts Identification Speed Control Unit Power ON/OFF Button Rotary Speed Control Platter Bias Weight Bias Guide Anti-Skate Lever Balance Weight Tonearm 10. Finger Lift 11. Headshell...
  • Page 10 Power Cable & Phono Connectors Identification Low Voltage Power AC Power Power Cable 24V ON / OFF Cable Socket Phono Output Earth Point Low Voltage Input Sockets Socket 24V...

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    4. Unpacking 5. Setting Up 1. Unpack and check all items against the 1. With the turntable sited, follow the set 4. Speed control unit: fit the mains power packing list in Section 2. In the very up instructions in the order detailed. cable (check carefully that this matches your mains power voltage).

  • Page 12: Operation - Speed Control

    6. Operation – Speed Control The Model 6 precision turntable is appear stationary when the speed is 6. Timeout: if in adjustment mode and extensively run-in and it’s speeds set before correct. Whilst forward and reverse no adjustments have been made for 20 leaving the factory.

  • Page 13: Tonearm

    8. Tonearm • General Arrangements • Dimensions • Specifications • Fitting Balance & Bias Weights • Fitting Headshell & Cartridge • Tonearm Set Up & Adjustment Note: Tonearm images for references only, mounting base plate profile may vary. For your convenience the headshell is supplied detached from the tonearm ready for fitment of your cartridge. Cartridge not supplied –...
  • Page 14 General Arrangement...
  • Page 15 Dimensions (mm) A – Pivot to Stylus 233.20 B – Pivot to Turntable Centre 215.40 C – Cartridge Fixing Centres 12.70 D – Offset Angle (degree) 23.630 E – Linear Offset 93.47 F – Overhang 17.80 G – Height above Mounting Surface (Max) 87.00 Height above Mounting Surface (Min) 63.00...
  • Page 16 Fitting Balance & Bias Weights The tonearm balance and bias weights are packed separately for safety in transit. Carefully screw the balance weight onto the threaded stud on the rear of the tonearm, the dial should face forward towards the headshell. Fitting of the bias weight is described in the following set up pages.
  • Page 17 Fitting Headshell & Cartridge Before fitting the cartridge see that the Most cartridges have their own screws. Examine the top of the cartridge. It is stylus guard (not illustrated) is in position One pair #3-48 UNC x 11mm with nuts important that it presents a good flat face as a precaution against accidental damage.
  • Page 18 Using the 2mm wrench release the Using the 2mm wrench release the clamp headshell clamp bolt and remove it. The bolt and unscrew it. To remove the bolt nut remains in its housing in the underside push the headshell onto the tonearm of the headshell where it is retained with using just enough pressure to overcome adhesive.
  • Page 19 Tonearm Set Up & Adjustment Position the tonearm so that it is clear of Adjust until the tonearm (with the cartridge fitted) is either level or slightly low at the the armrest and the cartridge is clear of the front end. turntable.
  • Page 20 For safety the lever of the lowering control VTF is set after longitudinal balancing has The indicator on the front face of the should now be moved into the raised been completed. weight carries the letters A-B-C-D at position. quarter turn intervals. It is applied by rotating the weight, anti- clockwise to increase and clockwise to Note the position of one of the letters and...
  • Page 21 Release the pillar clamp screw using the Use an old but un-warped record for the Re-position the alignment protractor 2mm wrench, by one turn only. following procedures in case of accidental about 6mm from the edge of the record. damage. Using the right-hand scale repeat the Rotate the VTA thumbwheel clockwise to measurement and compare it with the...
  • Page 22 Place a small mirror on the turntable and Release the headshell clamp bolt by one Re-check with the mirror and when rest the stylus on it. Viewed in this way any quarter turn. The stylus must be clear of satisfied tighten the headshell clamp departure from the vertical is accentuated the mirror whilst this is done.
  • Page 23 Place the tonearm into the armrest and With a record on the turntable, place Most cartridges have a stylus - fixing hole release the two base clamp nuts, using a the alignment protractor onto the record dimension of 9.5mm. With these, the snugly fitting screwdriver.
  • Page 24 Release the pillar clamp screw using the Rotate the pillar to position the armrest conveniently in relation to the turntable. The 2mm wrench. dimension ‘X’ should not be more than 75mm or less than 25mm. Height adjustment will be maintained by Tighten the pillar clamp screw firmly, avoiding excessive force.
  • Page 25 Thread the cord through the guide pulley Drop loop into groove Loosen the inner base clamp nut enough housing and pass the loop over the anti- corresponding to the vertical tracking to allow movement of the anti-skate skate lever. force being used. guide.
  • Page 26 Rotate the control lever fully, in the Position the tonearm so that the stylus is To lower the stylus onto the record move direction of the arrow, and move the over the selected track of the record. the control lever forwards, in the direction tonearm out from the armrest.
  • Page 27 To raise the stylus from the record move The raising and lowering control is set If the tonearm drifts outwards during the control lever back to its original to suit the majority of cartridges but the raising or lowering it indicates contaminant position.

  • Page 28: Transit Precautions

    4. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the turntable or speed control unit. 10. Transit Precautions The Model 6 can be safely transported SUBJECT ABSOLUTELY TO THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS: Short journeys by car: remove the platter, disengage the drive belt from the motor pulley.

  • Page 29: Guarantee

    24 months but is liberally interpreted at SME’s discretion subject to the following conditions being observed: 1. Any matter arising must in the first instance be reported to SME Limited at the address appearing below.
  • Page 30 Appendix We hope these instructions have made the set up of your Model 6 precision turntable and tonearm straightforward. Care for it will befits its fine construction. Do not invert it except where directed for service. Do not attempt to take it to pieces or interfere with any of the assembly screws except as directed in the instructions.
  • Page 31 BS EN 62368-1:2014 International Safety Standard. For the purposes of testing the SME Model 6 turntable was used with the high quality interconnects supplied by SME Limited. Compliance with the above standards may only be made if the unit is installed as per this manual and using the correct cables.
  • Page 32 SME LIMITED STEYNING WEST SUSSEX ENGLAND • • •...

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