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Transcriptors Skeleton Turntable Owner's Manual

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Summary of Contents for Transcriptors Skeleton Turntable

  • Page 1 Owners Manual Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable...
  • Page 2 Owner's Manual Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable - 1 -...
  • Page 3 E X C L U S I V E U N I T E D S T A T E S I M P O R T E R A N D D I S T R I B U T O R R.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 - Product & Specifications Pages 4-9 Chapter 2 - Assembly, Operation and Maintenance Pages 10-15 Chapter 3 - Diagrams and Templates Pages 16-19 WARNING: 1. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE MOTOR COVER. 2. TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 5 CHAPTER ONE PRODUCT AND SPECIFICATIONS TRANSCRIPTOR SKELETON UNIVERSAL TURNTABLE - 4 -...
  • Page 6 THE TRANSCRIPTOR SKELETON UNIVERSAL TURNTABLE THE TRANSCRIPTOR SKELETON UNIVERSAL TURNTABLE EMPLOYS A LOW SPEED SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR ON A SPRING-SUSPENSION MOTOR BOARD. THE PLATTER IS DRIVEN BY A RUBBER BELT PROVIDING THE BEST INSULATION AGAINST VIBRATION AND RUMBLE. IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE ANY MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK TO THE EQUIPMENT, THE ON-OFF SWITCHING IS ACCOMPLISHED BY MEANS OF A MAGNETICALLY ACTUATED REED SWITCH WHICH ASSURES LONG...
  • Page 7 TRANSCRIPTOR VESTIGIAL TONE-ARM - 6 -...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    THE TRANSCRIPTOR VESTIGIAL TONE-ARM THE MAIN HORIZONTAL PIVOTS CARRY A MAIN HORIZONTAL SWINGING ARM, WITH NO POSSIBILITY OF VERTICAL MOTION. AT THE FRONT END OF THIS MAIN ARM IS ATTACHED A VERY SHORT (VESTIGIAL) ARM, PIVOTALLY MOUNTED TO PROVIDE THE VERTICAL MOVEMENT, AND TO WHICH THE CARTRIDGE IS MOUNTED.
  • Page 9 TRANSCRIPTOR STYLUS SCALES - 8 -...
  • Page 10 THE TRANSCRIPTOR STYLUS SCALES OF BRITISH DESIGN, THIS SUPERB INSTRUMENT WEIGHS ACCURATELY THE DOWNWARD STYLUS FORCE OF ANY PICK-UP ARM, DESIGNED TO TRACK AT LEAST 5 GRAMS OR LESS. OF PURE BALANCED BEAM CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATING A BUBBLE BALANCE INDICATOR, AND A PRECISELY MADE UNIPIVOT, THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO WEIGH FROM 0-5 GRAMS IN l/20th GRAM INCREMENTS.
  • Page 11 CHAPTER TWO: ASSEMBLY, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING UP THE SKELETON TURNTABLE (See Drawings C and D on Pages 18 and 19) After removing the unit from its carton, remove the masonite board from the unit, taking great care not to scratch the platter which is attached to the underside of the board.
  • Page 12 To lower the lid, lift the lid slightly, lower the stay until it clears the slot, then lower the lid. A sparkling Skeleton turntable makes a gratifying sight. The glass should be cleaned with water or a suitable glass cleaner. Once cleaned the glass remains clean for a long period, unlike plastic substitutes.
  • Page 13 (See Drawings A and B on Pages 16 and 17) If the Transcriptor Vestigial Tone-Arm is being mounted on other than the Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable, use the template provided to determine the mounting position on your base. It is imperative that your Turntable be absolutely level before attempting any of the adjustments.
  • Page 14 2. HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT: A free and neutral swing of the tone arm in the horizontal is ESSENTIAL to the correct operation of the Vestigial arm. With the stylus resting at the beginning of the record, adjust the upper and lower leveling screws (1 & 3) to bring the arm tube approximately parallel to the record surface when viewed from the side.
  • Page 15 5. TRACKING FORCE ADJUSTMENT: Check to make sure the counterweight rod (16) is at a 45° angle while the stylus is resting on the record. If it is not, loosen the set screw at the tip of the counterweight rod (16) and reposition the assembly.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE As the Transcriptor Skeleton Turntable is virtually maintenance free, only a periodic inspection of the main drive belt and center bearing is necessary. Remove the switch plate and belt, then remove the platter assembly being careful not to damage the tone arm. Use caution not to lose the ball bearing which may come out attached to the lower end of the spindle.
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