VPI Scout/JMW-9T Setup And Instruction Manual Download

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Introduction

The Scout turntable is a precision instrument featuring the new
Tapered arm tube version of the JMW-9 tonearm. 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

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Wow and flutter

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Less than .02%.



Rumble



Greater than 78db down.

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Speed accuracy



Within .1%.



Total weight



32 pounds.



Platter run out



+/- .001 inch.

Product Specifications



600 RPM AC synchronous drive motor.

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Drive belt custom-made for VPI.

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Aluminum cone feet with stainless steel ball bearings on the

bottoms.

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Solid acrylic platter with bronze bushings and Peek thrust surface.



Platter sits on 60 Rockwell-hardened shaft and chrome-hardened

ball bearing.

Complete and return the warranty card. The

warranty does not take effect until the
warranty card is returned.

Summary of Contents for Scout/JMW-9T

Page 1: ...Scout JMW 9T Turntable Manual 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: ...e risk of electrical hazard or injury To avoid electrical shock do not open the motor housing If the power cord provided with the Scout does not reach an outlet use a heavy duty grounded extension cord To avoid electrical shock always plug the Scout into a grounded outlet Do not expose the Scout to rain or excessive moisture Do not touch the male pivot point of the tonearm assembly It is extremely...

Page 3: ...er Less than 02 Rumble Greater than 78db down Speed accuracy Within 1 Total weight 32 pounds Platter run out 001 inch Product Specifications 600 RPM AC synchronous drive motor Drive belt custom made for VPI Aluminum cone feet with stainless steel ball bearings on the bottoms Solid acrylic platter with bronze bushings and Peek thrust surface Platter sits on 60 Rockwell hardened shaft and chrome har...

Page 4: ...cate wires and Lemo connector 5 Remove the turntable platter and motor Be very careful not to hit or damage the motor pulley It measured 0005 when it was tested at the factory Try not to disturb it at all Setting up the Scout The Scout 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 Remove the 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...

Page 6: ...e receptacle on the junction box The Lemo connector can plug in only one way and should not be forced Swing the tonearm over the jig so the stylus is as close as possible to the dot in the center of the grid Set the counterweight for enough downward force to keep the stylus from moving when resting on the jig Look down at the cartridge and align it between the lines of the grid Be careful to align...

Page 7: ...hanical anti skate for those that want it Adjust the counterweight so there is no down force on the cartridge Swing the tonearm toward the spindle and release it The arm should swing out toward the outer edge of the turntable If you try adjusting the anti skate with a groove less record you will ruin the twist in the tonearm wire and void your warranty Do this with the mechanical anti skate if you...

Page 8: ...record than running a cartridge at a heavy setting Put a record on the platter and lower the arm so it is parallel to the record Now you will be tracking at the force you set and not a lighter force 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 Alle...

Page 9: ...ace the motor on a mouse pad for better isolation If you notice hum in the system remove the turntable to phono section interconnects and replace them with very cheap standard VCR interconnects These are well shielded and should eliminate the hum If the hum goes away get quality well shielded interconnects After at least one year of use the platter bearing and motor will need to be lubricated For ...

Page 10: ...product or defect in or failure of the product This warranty does not extend to any unit whose serial number has been defaced or altered Any product that VPI determines causes a defect or malfunction due to incorrect installation modification misuse or servicing by the purchaser or service technician not authorized by VPI to perform such service will not be warranted This warranty does not cover t...

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