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perience Comfort / Ort 2M Red_Sum BP2_Ort RR · Revision 1.3.08/1.5.08
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Set-up
Screw the three feet (23) onto the threaded bolts located on the underside of the plinth. Make sure the surface
you wish to use the turntable on is level (use a spirit level) before placing the turntable on it.
Remove the two red transport screws (1) which secure the motor (22) during transportation.
Remove the transport lock (18) from the tonearm. Store it together with the two red motor transport screws
(1) in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation.
Mains power connection
The turntable is supplied with a power supply suitable for your country's mains supply. Check the label before
connecting to ensure compliance with the mains rating in your house.
Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the socket (13) on the rear of the record player before
connecting the power supply to the mains.
Switching on and off
Pressing the power switch (20) alternately starts or stops the motor.
Cartridge downforce adjustment
Counterweigts supplied: 2
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perience with Sumiko Blue Point No. 2 - for cartridges weighing between 6 - 9g.
2
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perience with Ortofon 2M Red or Ortofon Rondo Red - for cartridges weighing between 9 - 11g.
Counterweigts optional: 2
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perience with Sumiko Blue Point No. 2 - for cartridges weighing between 10 - 15g,
9 - 11g or 4 - 6g. 2
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perience with Ortofon 2M Red or Ortofon Rondo Red - for cartridges weighing
between 10 - 15g, 6 - 9g or 4 -6g.
Downforce adjustment must be completed with the anti-skating weight and the drive belt removed, and the
motor running.
Pushing carefully, turn the counterweight (6) onto the rear end of the tonearm tube (9), and so that the
downforce scale (6a) shows towards the front of the player. Lower the armlift and position the cartridge in the
space between arm rest and platter. Carefully rotate the counterweight (6) until the armtube balances out.
The arm should return to the balanced position if it is moved up or down. This adjustment must be done
carefully. Do not forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted.
Once the arm is correctly balanced return it to the rest. Hold the counterweight (6) without moving it, and gently
revolve the downforce scale ring (6a) until the zero is in line with the anti-skating prong (15). Check whether the
arm still balances out.
Rotate the counterweight counter clockwise (seen from the front) to adjust the downforce according to the
cartridge manufacturer's recommendations. One mark on the scale represents 1 mN (= 0,1g / 0,1 Pond) of
downforce.
Whilst adjusting the downforce the drive belt must be removed and the motor must be switched on,
otherwise the arm lift cannot be lowered.
The recommended downforce for the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge is
18mN
.
The recommended downforce for the Sumiko Blue Point No. 2 cartridge is
18mN
.
The recommended downforce for the Ortofon MC Rondo Red cartridge is
23mN
.
Fitting the drive belt and the platter
Carefully insert the spindle into the bearing. Fit the drive belt (3) around the platter (5) and the smaller
diameter part (50Hz model) or the larger diameter part (60Hz model) of the motor pulley (2). Avoid getting
sweat or grease on the belt as these will deteriorate the performance and reduce the belt's lifespan. Use
absorbent kitchen paper to remove any oil or grease from the outer edge of the hub and the belt.
Level the plinth using a spirit level and the adjustable feet (23).
Adjusting the vertical tracking angle (vta)
** Put a record and the record weight on the platter. When the needle is lowered into the record groove and the
tonearm is not resting on the lift arm, the tube of the tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the record.
If it is not loosen both allen screws in the tonearm base just enough to allow vertical movement of the arm
pillar without force and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel.
Carefully retighten the allen screws without applying excessive force (which would deform the arm pillar) –
finger tight is quite sufficient.