Vertere DG-1 Dynamic groove record player Installation Guide

Vertere DG-1 Dynamic groove record player

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Congratulations on your new record player. The DG-1 dynamic groove will provide you with many years of impeccable performance and help bring you as close to your music as possible.
Installing and setting up your DG-1 is described in the following pages predominantly pictorially, however before the pictures begin, we must ask you to read some statutory
Important Safety Instructions followed by some critical installation “Do’s and Don’ts”.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Do not submerge the equipment in water or liquids.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, Meat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding-type plug. A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
9. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Do not unplug the unit by pulling on the cable, use the plug.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. The appliance coupler, or the AC Mains plug, is the AC mains disconnected and shall remain readily accessible after installation.
15. Adhere to all applicable, local regulations.
16. Consult a professional engineer when any doubt or questions arise regarding a physical equipment installation.

Do’s & Don’ts

• Always lift or lower the platter vertically when removing or replacing it. Do not allow it to tilt.
• Always ensure the Tonearm transit Screw is fitted when installing a cartridge.
• Always ensure the Tonearm Transit Screw is removed before using the record player.
• Never remove the Main Bearing Spindle.
• Never remove the Tonearm from the Record Player when fitting a cartridge.
• Never remove the Tonearm from the Record Player when adjusting the vertical tracking angle (VTA).
• Never Stretch the Drive Belt.
• Always remove the counterweight and platter when transporting the record player.

IMPORTANT: In case of any unresolved issues following the setup of your DG-1 record player, please contact your authorized Vertere retailer, local Vertere distributor, or Vertere directly for more assistance.

Please Note: DG-1 Setting Up Videos are also available on the Vertere website to assist you in the setup.

Unpacking 1

• After opening the cartons and removing the Top protective card, carefully lift out the dust cover with its protective clear bag and place it to one side.

• Carefully lift and put away the cleaning cloth and check its contents.

Starter Package – No Cartridge

1. Mains Power Supply (Including alternative Mains Socket Adaptors)
2. Drive belt
3. Tonearm Main Counterweight
4. Vertere Stylus Balance (One AAA Battery required – Not supplied)
5. D-Fi Stereo Interconnect Cable and Ground Wire
6. Allen Key (2mm A/F)
7. Spirit Level
8. Additional Counterweight Nut (2nd one)
9. Lid Hinge Mounting Bars

NOTE: Extra to Starter Package is supplied with the following packages

Magneto Package

1. Vertere Magneto MM cartridge fitted

Redline Package – No Cartridge

1. Redline Stereo Interconnect and Ground Wire (Replaces the original D-Fi cable)
2. Vertere Technomat (7mm Hole)
3. Vertere Isa-Paws (3 Pack)

Sabre Package

1. Vertere Sabre Hi-End MM cartridge fitted
2. Redline Stereo Interconnect and Ground Wire (Replaces the original D-Fi cable)
3. Vertere Technomat (7mm Hole)
4. Vertere Isa-Paws (3 Pack)

Unpacking 2

• Using a small coin carefully loosen the transit screw only until it disengages and is free to be removed.
• DO NOT push the transit screw into the chassis.

• With the transit screw removed the sub-plinth Is now undamped and Its suspension freed.

• DO NOT push down the sub-plinth by force as this could cause damage to the suspension elements.

• Now carefully place the DG-1 on a suitable table or equipment rack and remove the tonearm beam protective foam.

• Remove the protective card and lift the platter from the carton.

• Unpacking is now complete and you are now ready to proceed to the next installation stages.

Assembly

Warning: NEVER PULL THE PLATTER SPINDLE OUT OF THE BEARING HOUSING

• The platter bearing is long-term lubricated for noiseless and reliable operation and requires no maintenance.
• ALWAYS remove the platter by lifting vertically to avoid inadvertently withdrawing the bearing spindle.
• If the bearing spindle is inadvertently removed, DO NOT attempt to refit it. The procedure requires specialist tools and materials
• Lower the platter gently onto the bearing spindle. Keep the platter horizontal as it is lowered.
• Hook the drive belt onto the pulley keeping it in place with your finger and slowly feed it around the platter as shown.

• Careful when placing the spirit level to avoid accidental damage to the machined surface.
• Use a small, flat, piece of tissue paper placed under the spirit level to help protect the surface.

Tonearm Setup

Your Attention Please

• A DG-1 supplied without a fitted cartridge would still have, Anti-skate, Azimuth and VTA set at the factory for a typical height and mass cartridge with a tracking force of between 1.8g – 2.3g.
• Further adjustment of those settings may NOT be necessary. Simply fit your cartridge following the steps set out in Cartridge Fitting & Setup section.

Important Note: The Counterweight must be fitted and recommended tracking force for the cartridge set before lowering the stylus onto the platter or the record.

• Unscrew the tonearm transit screw and place it in the parked position.

SAFETY TIP: Check the initial tracking force setting with the stylus guard in place and avoid accidental damage if the initial force is too high for the cartridge.

• Use the stylus balance supplied to check the tracking force as shown. Adjust the position of the main counterweight until the force is within 0.25g of the recommended value.
• Finally, use the front weight to fine adjust the tracking force to the recommended value.

Fitting A Cartridge

• Use the supplied cartridge fitting washers to help spread the load and avoid compressing the tonearm beam/head-shell when tightening the fixing screws.

• Always follow the cartridge manufacturer’s instruction for fitting the cartridge to the tonearm.

• Do not tighten the fixing screws just yet.

• Slide the cartridge body forward and back until the stylus tip is directly below the front edge of the tonearm as shown ( )

• Keep the cartridge as square and parallel as possible to the front edge.

• Now gently tighten the fixing screws but only until the cartridge body is reasonably secured to the tonearm head-shell. Do Not fully tighten yet.

IMPORTANT: The main counterweight must now be fitted and recommended tracking force for the cartridge set before proceeding any further. Refer to section: 6. Tonearm Setup.

With the counterweight fitted and the recommended tracking weight set, follow the steps below for final cartridge adjustments:

• Final cartridge alignment & fixing
• Vertical Tracking Angle adjustment (VTA)
• Checking & verifying the cartridge azimuth

Final Cartridge Adjustments

• When the stylus is positioned on either of the alignment points, the cartridge and the front edge of the headshell should align with the line as shown.
• If required, move the cartridge to adjust until aligned.
• Once aligned, fully tighten the cartridge fixing screws. Careful Not Over Tighten.

Your Attention Please: Anti-skate, Azimuth, and VTA are set at the factory for a typical height and mass cartridge with a tracking force of between 1.8g – 2.3g. Further adjustment of those settings may NOT be required.

• Adjust the Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) so that the cartridge body is parallel to the record surface.

• If using a Technomat, make sure it is in place before placing the record on.

• If VTA adjustment is required, use the supplied 2mm Allen Key and follow the instructions below.

• Carefully hold and support the tonearm while gently loosening the tonearm pillar fixing screw to free the arm to be moved up or down to increase or reduce theVTA.

• Move the arm up and down by small amounts, 1mm at a time, and recheck the VTA. When the VTA is correct tighten the pillar fixing screw.

• After final cartridge alignment and VTA adjustment, re-check the tracking force to ensure it is set to the recommended value.

• Adjust if required using the front adjustment weight.

• Check & verify the cartridge Azimuth.

In case of any issues

• DO NOT attempt to adjust or correct any part or component of the tonearm or the record player.

• Please contact your authorized Vertere retailer, local distributor or Vertere directly for more assistance.

• If necessary, you can adjust the Anti-skate Force using the adjustment dial on top of the tonearm.

• Note the dial requires reasonable force to rotate.

• Turn by half a dot position at a time to adjust.

Fit The Lid

Control and Illumination

Speed Control

White Light illumination Modes

DG-1 Packages

Starter Package + the following:

Magneto Package

1. Vertere Magneto MM cartridge fitted

Redline Package – No Cartridge

1. Redline Stereo Interconnect and Ground Wire (Replaces the original D-Fi cable)
2. Vertere Technomat (7mm Hole)
3. Vertere lso-Paws (3 Pack)

Sabre Package

1. Vertere Sabre Hi-End MM cartridge fitted
2. Redline Stereo Interconnect and Ground Wire (Replaces the original D-Fi cable)
3. Vertere Technomat (7mm Hole)
4. Vertere lso-Paws (3 Pack)

Upgrades

CHALLENGER

• Dedicated DC power supply with AC mains cable (Replaces the original plug-in-wall DC power supply)

CHALLENGER/ Redline

• Dedicated DC power supply with AC mains cable (Replaces the original plug-in-wall DC power supply)
• Redline AC mains cable.

VERY IMPORTANT: When using the Challenger to power the DG-1, the Ground wire of the interconnect cable should be disconnected from the DG-1 ground terminal unless there is a hum when it is disconnected.

Vertere Limited

• ADDRESS: 5Oliver Business Park Oliver Road London NW10 7]B UK
• T: +44 (0)20 3176 4888
• E: [email protected]
• verterea-coustics.com

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