reloop 245243 Turntable Cartridge Mount and Gauge Set User Manual
- June 6, 2024
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Table of Contents
Operation Manual
TURNTABLE CARTRIDGE
MOUNT & GAUGE SET
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
STYLUS CLEANING FLUID:
COMPOSITION / COMPONENTS INFORMATION
99.50 % Isopropyl-Alcohol (I.P.A.)
CAS: 67-63-0
0.50 % Polyamide + Silicon Dioxide (Antistatic & Lubricant Agent)
CAS: 15468-32-3
DANGERS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency overview: Colorless Liquid.
Eye: May cause pain and slight (temporary) irritation.
Skin: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin irritation.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: immediately wash with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin: Flush skin with water and soap.
STOCKAGE AND MANIPULATION
Stock:
Keep Container closed, keep away from fire and explosives.
Manipulation:
Avoid contact with the eye, avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
Nontoxic.
ENVIREMENTAL INFORMATION
Non toxic.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
United Nation Number (NU. No.): 1219
Hazard Classification: 3
Flammable Liquid
Hazard Label: 3
entflammbar
contiennent:
inflammable
Alle Reinigungsflussigkeiten
enthalten: flammable
All the cleaning fluids
contain: Thus Les Produits
I.P.A. Isopropyl-Alcohol
MANUAL
MIRRORED SME ALIGNMENT TOOL
The mirrored SME alignment tool allows precise alignment of the cartridge in
the pick-up arm for ultimate precision in record grove tracking. Lower
tracking error leads to better playback quality.
METHOD OF USE:
Place the SME alignment tool over the fixed platter using the center spindle
and turn it in direction of the pick-up arm.
Checkpoint „B“ – Cartridge Angle
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Move the alignment tool and the pick-up arm until the needle of the cartridge points precisely at point „B“. Check if the side edges of the cartridge are running parallel to the imprinted lines of the SME alignment tool.
If so go to point 3 -
In case the edges are not running parallel, the cartridge needs to be moved sideways in the headshell until the edges are parallel to the imprinted lines of the SME alignment tool.
Checkpoint „A“ – stylus overhang -
The same procedure is being held at checkpoint „A“. The cartridge is only to be moved forward or backward in the long holes of the headshell until it’s parallel to the imprinted lines. Compare and adjust Checkpoint “A” and “B” until the cartridge is parallel to the imprinted lines of the SME alignment tool in both points.
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Once the cartridge is in the desired position, tighten the screws carefully with the included metal screwdriver. Check the alignment in both points again. If the calibrations points are still correct the alignment is completed.
SPIRIT LEVEL
Precise record groove tracking depends on a solid and level placement of the turntable. The less level placement the more the needle tends to sway toward one side of the groove resulting in sound quality deterioration. The solid and level placement results in much-improved track precision, significantly less record wear, and crystal clear sound. Please use the spirit level to have your turntable always leveled.
Method of use:
- Place the spirit level as shown in the picture.
- Observe the bubble inside the spirit level window, adjust the turntable position so the bubble will stand exactly in the middle of the scale. Once it is done you have a perfect level.
STYLUS TRACKING FORCE GAUGE / SCALE
The tracking force is the downward pressure that is applied by the weight of
the tonearm through the cartridge and onto the vinyl record. It is important
to set the proper tracking force in order to reduce the risk of mistracking or
causing excessive record wear and to maximize the playback performance.
METHOD OF USE:
- Very gently, rest the cartridge (needle) onto the middle of the stylus tracking force gauge tip (1).
- Next, use the tweezers to place the desired counterweight into the holder (2) provided and adjust the tonearm weight until the stylus tracking force gauge is in balance, according to the recommended stylus tracking force.
HEADSHELL ASSEMBLY & CONNECTIONS
Fix the Headshell into the tonearm. Mount the cartridge to the headshell as shown below.
- Connect the headshell‘s connecting wires to the cartridge‘s connection and observe the correct wire assignment.
- Fix the cartridge mounting screws with the included metal screwdriver, following the instructions for the SME alignment tool.
| COLOUR: | Channel and Polarity |
|---|---|
| I. White (L+) | Left, Positive Pole |
| II. Blue (L-) | Left, Negative Pole |
| III. Red (R+) | Right, Positive Pole |
| IV. Green (R-) | Right, Negative Pole |
TECH. DATA
– SME alignment tool: 135 x 32 mm
– Stylus cleaning fluid: 20 ml
– Spirit level: D = 18 mm
– Stylus tracking force gauge / scale: 5 balancing weights (0.5 g, 0.75 g, 1
g, 2 g, 3 g)
– Box dimensions: 254 x 33 x 181 mm
– Complete Box weight: 321 g
– Set comprising: mirrored SME alignment tool, highly efficient stylus
cleaning fluid, spirit level, stylus tracking force gauge, 5 balancing
weights, metal screwdriver, tweezers, high-quality storage box
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Subject to alterations.
Illustrations are similar to the original product.
Misprints excepted.