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- Page 1 VPI Scout 21 Turntable Manual Setup and Instruction Manual VPI Industries, Inc., 77 Cliffwood Ave. #5D, Cliffwood, NJ 07721 http://www.vpiindustries.com...
- Page 2 Scout 21 21 Turntable Packing List Serial #: ________________ Turntable Platter Motor Pod Assembly Record Clamp Scout 21 Chassis Stylus Force Gauge Cartridge Hardware Drive Belt Power Cord (115V Only) JMW 9 Alignment Jig JMW Tonearm Built by: ___________________ Date: ______...
- Page 3 Packaging and Repackaging Diagram...
- Page 4 Turntable Anatomy Tonearm Anatomy...
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Page 5: Important: Read Before Proceeding
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the motor housing when it is turned on/plugged in. If the power cord provided with the Scout 21 does not reach an outlet, use a grounded extension cord. To avoid electrical shock, always plug the Scout 21 motor into a grounded outlet. - Page 6 If it is not level, rotate the Delrin isolation feet up or down. If you must turn the Scout 21 feet more than three full turns, level the shelf or platform the table sits on first.
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Page 7: Installing And Aligning The Cartridge
Installing and Aligning the Cartridge For cartridges with pass-through mounting holes, use the hardware supplied with the cartridge and follow the alignment procedure carefully (Denon, Miyajima, etc.) For all cartridges using 2.5mm standard metric mounting threads use the supplied Allen head screws and the 5/64”... - Page 8 Line up the red dot on the Lemo connector with the red dot on the receptacle on the junction box. The Lemo connector can plug in only one way and should not be forced. Swing the tonearm over the jig so the stylus is as close as possible to the dot in the center of the grid.
- Page 9 5.10 When the cartridge is properly positioned, tighten the cartridge mounting screws and remove the alignment jig. Do not make them overly tight, the Scout arm is self-damping and you can damage the surface by over tightening. VIEW OF CONICAL AND LINE CONTACT STYLI AND WHY ALIGNMENT MATTERS MORE WITH THE LINE CONTACT.
- Page 10 If your cartridge is heavy and the counterweight is all the way back, you can order a heavier weight from your dealer. The Scout 21 Tonearm does not have a built-in tracking force gauge. We recommend that you use a digital gauge.
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Page 11: Setting The Azimuth
force. High frequency vibrations on a light-tracking cartridge can cause more damage to the grooves of a record than running a cartridge at a heavy setting. Put a record on the platter and lower the arm using the adjustment in 8.4 so it is parallel to the record. -
Page 12: General Use
Allow at least 20 hours of break-in time. 10.2 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 Scout 21. Place the motor on a mouse pad for better isolation. 10.3 If you notice hum in the system, remove the turntable to phono section interconnects and replace them with very cheap, standard VCR interconnects. - Page 13 amplified much, much more. Kill the noise with proper grounding and your system will sound much better. A pop on motor turn on or turn off: ● In some systems the phono section is not well shielded and will pick up the EMF created by the switch opening to turn off the turntable.
- 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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