VPI Industries Scoutmaster Setup And Instruction Manual

VPI Industries Scoutmaster Setup And Instruction Manual

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Scoutmaster Turntable
Setup and Instruction Manual
VPI Industries, Inc., 77 Cliffwood Ave. #3B, Cliffwood, NJ 07721
phone: 732-583-6895
fax: 732-946-8578
http://www.vpiindustries.com

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  • Page 1 Scoutmaster Turntable Setup and Instruction Manual VPI Industries, Inc., 77 Cliffwood Ave. #3B, Cliffwood, NJ 07721 phone: 732-583-6895 fax: 732-946-8578 http://www.vpiindustries.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Minimum Specifications .................. 2 Product Specifications ..................2 Unpacking the Box ................... 3 Setting up the Scoutmaster ................4 Installing and Aligning the Cartridge ..............5 Setting the Anti-Skating ..................6 Setting the Tracking Force and Tonearm Height ........... 6 Setting the Azimuth ..................
  • Page 3: Important: Read Before Proceeding

    1. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the motor housing. 2. If the power cord provided with the Scoutmaster does not reach an outlet, use a heavy- duty, grounded extension cord. 3. To avoid electrical shock, always plug the Scoutmaster into a grounded outlet.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Scoutmaster turntable is a precision instrument. It has been thoroughly tested and run for at least 4 hours. The speed accuracy, wow, flutter, and rumble have been checked, and this unit meets all of our specifications. Minimum Specifications Wow and flutter ...
  • Page 5: 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 Scoutmaster. 1. Remove the 2 pieces of cardboard. 2. Set aside the bag containing the drive belt.
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Scoutmaster

    Setting up the Scoutmaster The Scoutmaster must be placed on a flat, level surface. This will make setup easy, provide better sound quality, and put less strain on the main bearing. 1. Place the turntable chassis, with the square cutout on the left, on the shelf or stand where it will be used.
  • Page 7: Installing And Aligning The Cartridge

    Installing and Aligning the Cartridge 1. Remove the red protective cover from the male pivot point on the arm base assembly. To avoid injury, do not touch the male pivot point. It is extremely sharp. In addition, skin oils can blemish and cause corrosion to the assembly.
  • Page 8: Setting The Anti-Skating

    13. 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. 14. Adjust the cartridge mounting screws and the counterweight as needed until the cartridge is centered between the grid lines and the stylus is resting on the dot of the grid.
  • Page 9: Setting The Azimuth

    300 RPM synchronous motor a perfectly stable wave form at the frequency you choose. The SDS lets you change speed electronically. The HR-X periphery record clamp will fit the platter of the Scoutmaster and provide a ...
  • Page 10: Vpi Industries, Inc. Limited Warranty

    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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