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Scout 1.1/JMW-9T
Turntable Manual
Setup and Instruction Manual
VPI Industries, Inc., 77 Cliffwood Ave. #3B, Cliffwood, NJ 07721
Phone: 732-583-6895, Email: Sales@vpiindustries.com
http://www.vpiindustries.com

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  • Page 1 Scout 1.1/JMW-9T Turntable Manual Setup and Instruction Manual VPI Industries, Inc., 77 Cliffwood Ave. #3B, Cliffwood, NJ 07721 Phone: 732-583-6895, Email: Sales@vpiindustries.com http://www.vpiindustries.com...
  • Page 2: Important: Read Before Proceeding

    Important: Read Before Proceeding! Read and follow the  Safety Instructions below.  Save all packing materials. The Scout should only be moved or shipped in its  original packaging to reduce the risk of damage in transit. The Scout must be placed on a flat, level surface. This will make setup easy, ...
  • Page 3: Unpacking The Box

    Unpacking the Box The turntable and tonearm are packed very carefully to avoid damage during shipping. It is important that you save the packing materials and box to use for shipping or moving the Scout. 1. Remove the 2 foam side pieces and foam block in the center. 2.
  • Page 4: Installing And Aligning The Cartridge

    7. Verify the turntable is level by using a 9 or 12-inch bubble level front-to-back and side-to-side on the platter. If it is not level, rotate the aluminum cone feet up or down. If you must turn the Scout feet more than three full turns, level the shelf or platform the table sits on first. Installing and Aligning the Cartridge ...
  • Page 5  Look down at the cartridge and align it between the lines of the grid. Be careful to align the cartridge and not the tonearm headshell. You should have the diamond stylus on the white dot and the cantilever lined up with the lines on the grid. ...
  • Page 6: Setting The Tracking Force And Tonearm Height

    Setting the Tracking Force and Tonearm Height Tracking force is adjusted by moving the tonearm counterweight forward and back on its shaft. If your cartridge is heavy and the counterweight is all the way back, you can order a heavier weight from your dealer.
  • Page 7: Setting The Azimuth

    Setting the Azimuth  Set a fireplace match or coffee stirrer (something light and about 6” long) into the groove behind the mounting screws on the tonearm headshell.  If it is not level, use the supplied Allen wrench to loosen the setscrew on the counterweight and rotate the counterweight around the shaft until the headshell is parallel to the record.
  • Page 8: General Use

    General Use  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 Scout. Place the motor on a mouse pad for better isolation ...
  • Page 9 VPI Industries, Inc. Limited Warranty VPI Industries, Inc. (VPI) warrants this unit against defects in materials and/or workmanship for three (3) 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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