VPI Industries Inc Cliffwood Turntable Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- VPI Industries Inc
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VPI Industries Inc Cliffwood Turntable Instruction Manual
Player Turntable Packing List
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE PROCEEDING!
- Read and follow the below.
- Save all packing materials. The Cliffwood should only be moved or shipped in its original packaging to reduce the risk of damage in transit.
- The Cliffwood 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
Follow the instructions below to reduce risk of electrical hazard or injury.
- To avoid electrical shock, do not open the motor cover.
- If the power cord provided with the Cliffwood (110V countries only) does not reach an outlet, use a heavy-duty, grounded extension cord.
- To avoid electrical shock, always plug the Cliffwood into a grounded outlet.
- Do not expose the Cliffwood to rain or excessive moisture.
INTRODUCTION:
The VPI Cliffwood is a high-end entry level turntable. The Cliffwood comes complete with a VPI Green cartridge, made by Grado, on a 9 inch Gimbaled/Yoke bearing, it is the perfect solution to enjoy your records! It also has standard RCA connections giving the ability to hook up to any standard phono. The Cliffwood turntable is a precision instrument.
OPENING THE BOX:
The Cliffwood by VPI is protected by custom designed foam packaging to make it easy to remove and begin your listening experience. All foam parts easily lift off from the box. Make sure to save all packaging in the event you ever need to safely ship your Cliffwood table.
Setting up the Cliffwood
Technically the Cliffwood is ready to go out of the box, but the following is recommendation for when using your Cliffwood.
- Place the turntable chassis on the shelf or stand where it will be used. The better isolation you provide the Cliffwood, the better it will sound. We highly recommend a 1 to 3-inch-thick maple shelf sitting on rubber isolator feet for this purpose.
- The platter bearing is lubricated; no additional lubrication is needed for at least one year. If you need to lubricate the bearing place 3 drops of 40 weight motor oil in the spindle hole.
- Connect the power cord to turntable.
- The drive belt around the platter and around the pulley on the motor. The belt does not have to be level on the platter. It will self-level when the platter starts rotating.
- For 33 RPM operation, place the belt on the upper part of the pulley. For 45 RPM operation, place the belt on the lower, wider part of the pulley. The center groove in each diameter is the correct speed.
To determine the precise speed, use a strobe disc. The VPI Analog Drive System provides the ultimate speed accuracy and best sound. Check with your dealer about availability.
CHANGING SPEEDS:
The VPI Player comes with a two-speed pulley, 33 and 45. To adjust the speeds simply move the belt from one pulley groove to another.
CONNECTING TO THE PREAMPLIFIER/AMPLIFIER
- Only use interconnects that are shielded and properly grounded. Non-shielded can hum.
- The ground connection is available to eliminate hum if necessary. If hum is present, first connect a ground lead from the connector block to the preamplifier or amplifier to which the output cable is connected. If this does not eliminate the hum, run a ground wire from the turntable chassis to the connector block as well. The block’s connector will accept bare wires, spade lugs, or ring tongue connectors.
PLAYING RECORDS
- Make sure the VPI slip mat that comes standard with the Cliffwood is secure.
- If using headphones, plug your headphones into the headphone amplifier located in the front left of the Cliffwood. Be sure to set your volume at a preferred level before listening.
- Press the power button and sit down and enjoy listening to your records
GENERAL USE
- Allow at least 20 hours of break-in time.
- The motor will make some low-level noise. This will not get into the system. The motor and bearings will become quieter as you use your Cliffwood.
VPI Industries, Inc. Limited Warranty
VPI Industries, Inc. (VPI) warrants this unit against defects in materials and/or workmanship for one (1) year 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. VPI’s obligation to repair or replace defective parts is the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy, and VPI shall not be liable for any direct or indirect injury and/or property damage arising out of the use of the 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 trivial or cosmetic defects that do not impair the unit’s normal function.
VPI reserves the right to make changes in this product without assuming any obligation to install such change in any product previously manufactured. This warranty to repair or replace defective parts is in lieu of all other express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. There are not warranties that extend beyond the description herein.
Some states do not allow exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
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http://vpiindustries.com/warranty/