Scout 2/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.
Important: Read Before Proceeding! Read and follow the Safety Instructions below. Save all packing materials. The Scout should only be moved or shipped in its original packaging to reduce the risk of damage in transit. 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. Safety Instructions Follow the instructions below to reduce risk of electrical hazard or injury.
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 Wow and flutter Less than .02%. Rumble Greater than 78db down. Speed accuracy Within .1%. Total weight 32 pounds. Platter run out +/- .001 inch.
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 Scout. 1. Remove the 2 foam side pieces and foam block in the center. 2. Make space for the Scout and remove the chassis from the box. Put the chassis down on a solid surface. Complete and return the warranty card. The warranty does not take effect until the warranty card is returned. 3.
4. Lift the chassis and place it over the power cord. The motor should extend approximately .25 inch from the side of the turntable chassis. 5. Place 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. 6. 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.
• Using tweezers or fine-tipped pliers, grip the center of the red wire’s connector not the wire itself and push it onto the cartridge’s right hot terminal pin. Connect the remaining connectors in the same way. To avoid damage to the cartridge, do not push the connectors all the way on. • Place the Alignment Jig on the spindle with the V-groove against the male bearing shaft. Tighten the screws of the jig so it fits snugly against the male bearing shaft and over the record spindle.
Setting the Anti-Skating – Two Solutions Anti-skating is one of the least understood forces acting on a tonearm. Skating force is created by friction between the stylus and the record, causing a force vector in a direction towards the center of the record when the headshell of the tonearm has an offset angle. Putting a stylus down on a flat, groove less record will cause the arm to move toward the center of the record.
turn the adjustment wheel above the base. When the arm is at the desired height, tighten the screws. • If you do not raise the arm when doing this you will be between .2 to .4 grams light when you are on the record. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!! • Follow the gauge instructions and set the tracking force according to the cartridge manufacturer’s recommendation. We recommend always going to the high side of tracking force.
Playing Records Before playing a record, make sure that all of the tonearm screws are tight. Place the black washer on the platter, then the record, then the record clamp. Always turn off the turntable before installing the record clamp. Press the power button on the motor. 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.
Additional Items Available from Your Dealer • The VPI Synchronous Drive System power supply provides a major increase in musicality by feeding the synchronous motor in your table a perfectly stable wave form at the frequency you choose. The SDS lets you change speed electronically. • 300 RPM Scoutmaster motor - $150.00 • Classic aluminum platter - $800.00 • TNT-Mini isolator feet - $300.00 VPI Industries, Inc. Limited Warranty VPI Industries, Inc.
