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Summary of Contents for Artemis Labs SA-1
- Page 1 Artemis Labs SA-1 Turntable Set-Up & Operating Manual...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. -
Page 3: Introduction And Specifications
INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS The Artemis Labs SA-1 Turntable puts a sonically excellent design into an attractive and compact pack- age. It was designed by Frank Schröder, of Berlin, based on years of experience in the fi eld of reproduc- tion of vinyl records. The motor controller was designed by John Atwood. This manual will help you set-up and get the most out of your SA-1 turntable. - Page 4 If the user wishes to opt for a record weight or clamp, he may do so, but few are recommended if the above advantage is not to be sacrifi ced. Artemis Labs will soon be able to provide a small record weight perfectly suited for this turntable.
- Page 5 DESCRIPTION While the plinth is non-resonant and doesn’t store (and release) energy, it is still worth placing the turnta- ble on a dedicated platform. Among others we recommend Stillpoints vibration management components for non suspended or Minus K for suspended platforms. THE ARMBASE The armbase is precision turned and milled from the same aircraft grade aluminum as the platter.
- Page 6 ASSEMBLY The following is a step-by-step procedure for assembling your Artemis Labs SA-1 turntable. The only areas not covered here are the tone-arm and cartridge mounting procedures; these should be assembled accord- ing to their manufacturer’s instructions. Please save all packing boxes and materials in case you need to ship your turntable.
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY Remove the large white box containing the platter. Remove the motor controller and plastic foam. Carefully remove the plinth and its asso- ciated plastic foam packing material. If the turntable is to be re-packed, note that the notched corner piece must be placed around the motor pulley.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY Set the plinth vertically onto its rear edge. Locate the conical feet and screw them onto the bottom of the plinth. Note that the two plastic feet are mounted near the front edge of the turntable while the single aluminum foot is mounted near the rear of the turntable.
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY Locate the tension roller and screw it onto the tensioning arm snugly but not over fi nger-tight. The plinth is now ready to accept the platter. Note that the two eddy-current magnets are above (to the rear of) the bearing.
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY Hold a belt in both hands in prepara- tion for installing it on the platter. In most cases the dull oxide side should face inwards towards the platter, but in humid environments you may want the oxide on the outside. Loop the belt around the platter and the motor pulley.
- Page 11 ASSEMBLY With the belt properly installed, the ten- sioning arm should be approximately in the center of its travel and the belt should fi t in the grooves in the motor pulley and tensioning roller. Mount your tone arm onto the arm mounting plate and align it accord- ing to the arm manufacturer’s instruc- tions.
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Page 12: Maintenance
SIDE of the motor pulley. Normally is recommended that the oxide side is facing the pulley, but in high humidity environments, the glossy side facing the pulley may yield a faster speed up time. Artemis Labs products AYDN Vacuum Tube Audio www.aydn.com...
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