Soulines KiVi M3 Manual

KiVi M3 tonearm
Thank you for purchasing the Soulines KiVi M3 tonearm!
Before unpacking and installing your tonearm, read this manual carefully and
with understanding. Strictly following the instructions in this manual will help
you to minimize the possibility of damage to the tonearm and/or cartridge
during unpacking, assembling and setting. This tonearm is designed and
manufactured to the highest specifications and rigorously tested, but only its
correct installation and set-up will reward you with many years of listening
pleasure.
General & Cautions
S
oulines KiVi M3 tonearm utilizes uniquely designed captive uni-pivot bearing, which may looks as a "classic" uni-pivot, but in fact it is a
more sophisticated design, eliminating the unwanted "skating" of a "classic" uni-pivot bearing. In operation this bearing design behaves
and "feels" more like "rigid" bearing (carrdan) design tonearms, preferred by the majority of end users.
The captive uni-pivot bearing assembly is very delicate, so please take utmost care not to accidentally damage it.
Never apply and excessive force to the bearing yoke, or try to pull it straight up from it's normal position (pivot "seating" in ball bearing),
cause it will most certainly damage the delicate signal wires running inside of tonearm and might damage the captive uni-pivot bearing
delicate parts, the pivot point and the bearing balls.
When installing the tonearm do not remove the bearing yoke transit screws and protective Acrylic insert till the moment it is instructed to
do it by this manual (chapter 8).
Please avoid handling the tonearm by the bearing yoke and arm tube; instead, please handle it by the lower supporting plate.
Do not undo or tighten any of the bolts and screws which are indicated as "not user serviceable parts".
Please note that the sound of brand new tonearm will improve over the first 40-100 hours of running time as wires burn in.
GUARANTEE
Your Soulines KiVi M3 tonearm is guaranteed against any defect in materials and
workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside your Soulines KiVi M3 tonearm.
If a fault should develop, refer any servicing to your appointed Souines dealer,
distributor or Soulines approved service agent.
All claims under this guarantee must be made through an authorised Soulines
retailer.
If equipment returned for repair to Soulines is found on inspection to comply with
the product specification Soulines reserves the right to make a charge for
examination and return carriage.
Mounting requirements
Tonearm mounting varies depending on the make of your turntable.
KiVi M3 utilizes the mounting plan with the required pivot to spindle distance of 222-224mm (223mm ideally), center hole of 25mm in
diameter and three holes for fixing screws/bolts of up to 3.5mm in diameter, dotted around the center hole.
min 30mm
max 45mm
platter top
KiVi M3 can be raised approximately 15mm using tonearm height (VTA) adjustment.
Minimum height from the arm board top to the platter top is 30mm, and maximum
is about 45mm. However, the performance is optimized with the tonearm raised as
little as possible.
KiVi M3 mounting plan is similar to the newer Rega tonearm models (RB202, 220,
303, 330, 808, 880, 1000, 2000) with the same pivot to spindle distance of 222-
224mm and center hole of 25mm (Rega's center hole is 24mm in diameter) thus any
arm-board cut-out for the newer Rega tonearms could also be suitable for the
mounting of the KiVi M3 tonearm.
arm board top
This guarantee excludes:
1. Damage caused due to accident, misuse,
neglect and incorrect installation,
adjustment or repair.
2. General wear & tear
3. Liability for damage or loss during transit
from the retailer or purchaser to Soulines or
its authorised distributor for the purposes of
repair or inspection.
Carriage costs to Soulines shall be borne by
the consignor.