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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Amadeus MK II
Rev. August 2013
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Amadeus MK II Rev. August 2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preliminary Before embarking on the relatively simple process of assembling the Amadeus MK II, please take the time to fully read these instructions and follow the steps within. The old adage of "if all else fails read the instruction manual" needs to be applied from the onset. The Well Tempered Lab cannot be held responsible for consequences resulting from the failure to comprehend these instructions.

  • Page 3: Unpacking The Amadeus Mk Ii

    Take care that none of the fluids contaminate the finished surfaces of your Amadeus MK II. The Amadeus MK II packaging has been designed to protect it from the hazards of shipping. It is advisable to save it for further use.

  • Page 4: Suspending The Symmetrex Tonearm

    3. Install tonearm rest / lock in plinth approx 50mm (2in). See Fig (3) Fig (3) Note: There is no requirement to apply excessive force to the above set screws. A gentle tighten is sufficient to secure the components. Over tightening can lead to damaging the plinth. Suspending the Symmetrex Tonearm Before embarking on this procedure, we suggest a review of the manual from Fig (4) - (9) is mandatory.
  • Page 5 2. With a small amount of care take tonearm and apply one and a half turns of the nylon suspension from the golf ball around the azimuth adjustment collar. See Fig (5). Fig (5) 3. Correct bridle length when tonearm is suspended is approximately 25mm from top of tonearm to bottom of suspension rod.
  • Page 6 Fig (8) 5. Adjust pillar, rod and azimuth collar to allow golf ball to float central of bearing cup. Note: All the above adjustments can be fine tuned when cartridge is installed. Fig (7) 6. Fit tonearm connector to socket making sure that the connector "locks" in place, failure to ensure this connector is firmly locked may result in a loss of signal on either channel.

  • Page 7: Installing The Platter

    Important: The unique design of the zero clearance Well Tempered Lab top bearing allows the spindle to be virtually “free standing”. It is perfectly normal for the platter to tilt away from the motor when the belt has not been installed.

  • Page 8: Installing The Belt

    Start with the belt around the motor pulley, take care the other end clears the centre spindle and rotate the platter, the belt will track around the platter. See Fig (13). Well Tempered Lab belts if dropped are easily misplaced, we give you two but suggest you place the belt on something dark to make it easily seen.

  • Page 9: Fitting The Cartridge And Tonearm Adjustments

    We strongly recommend it remains firmly fixed in the correct position as supplied. 3. The Amadeus MK II Symmetrex tonearm has an effective length of 10.5” (267 mm). The headshell is fixed ex-factory in the optimum position. There is no provision for over-hang adjustment. Some alignment protractors may well disagree.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    9. Correct Azimuth can be obtained by gently rotating the azimuth adjustment collar to allow the cartridge to track parallel to the record surface. This can be achieved whilst the record is rotating and requires only minor correction in both directions to achieve the correct result. 10.

  • Page 11: Stylus Pressure Gauge

    Stylus Pressure Gauge Fitting Batteries: When fitting the batteries in the Stylus Pressure Gauge, the positive symbol on both batteries should face upwards when viewed from underside of the Stylus Pressure Gauge i.e. positive symbol on battery faces upwards and under the opening. Operation: 1.

  • Page 12: Making A Belt

    Note: Some switch mode type power supplies can cause grounding problems. A small accessory lead is supplied to enable the ground connection from the 12V input socket to be established. See Fig (17). This is not necessarily a Well Tempered Lab recommendation. Fig (17) Making a Belt Loop a long length of 0.004”...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    “Ronsonol” brand cigarette lighter fluid with excellent results. This is also known in some countries as white spirits or white gas. We suggest you first try cleaning fluid with caution and or the underside of the plinth. The Well Tempered Lab can bear no responsibility for damage caused by cleaning fluid.
  • Page 14 5. The Amadeus MK II motor has bearing tolerances that cause it to be noisy without the load of the belt and platter. It is sometimes possible during transit for the motor to shift within the isolating rubber mounting and vibrate against the motor mounting cover. This is easily remedied by gently moving the motor clear of the mounting cover plate.

  • Page 16: Warranty And Service

    This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear and is void if the Well Tempered product has been subject to mis-use, accident or negligence or if it has been tampered with or modified in any- way. Spillage of any fluids supplied by the Well Tempered Lab is not covered within the scope of this warranty.

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