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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
Less than .02%.
Rumble
Greater than 80db down.
Speed accuracy
Within .1%.
Total weight
50 pounds.
Platter runout
+/- .001 inch.
Product Specifications
300 RPM AC synchronous drive motor.
Drive belt custom-made for VPI from Pyrothane
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-hardened ball bearing.
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.
Complete and return the warranty card. The warranty
does not take effect until the warranty card is returned.
3. Remove and set aside the items in the next layer:
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JMW Alignment Jig.
o
Record clamp.
o
Power cord.
o
Bag containing screwdrivers and screws for mounting the cartridge.
4. Remove the pieces of foam covering the tonearm, then carefully remove the tonearm and set
it down in a safe place. Use caution with the tonearm’s delicate wires and Lemo connector.
