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Summary of Contents for V-15 III-G

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Page 2: ...anythingII could do III can do better ...

Page 3: ... where rapidly multi plying developments in recording techniques and rapid advances in playback equipment are making ever increasing demands on the capabilities of the phono cartridge The V 15 Type Ill was developed to satisfy the critical ear of the audiophile of the Seventies This booklet was prepared to tell you the complete story of its de velopment A few minutes spent with it will enhance you...

Page 4: ...vements of the Type Ill are an entirely new laminated magnetic core structure and an ingenious new stylus assembly with a 25 reduction of effective stylus mass The net result of our engineers labors are these 1 higher track ability than ever at low tracking forces 3h to 1 14 grams 2 an astonishingly flat frequency response with no noticeable emphasis or de emphasis at any frequency and 3 a signifi...

Page 5: ... audio effect greater than the sum of its individual performance characteristics To science this phenomenon is known as a synergistic reaction ergo we call the V 15 Type 1 1 1the Synergistic Cartridge Four channel compatibility The same performance parameters that apply to conventional stereo especially trackability also apply to four channel matrix systems Because mistracking is one of the most n...

Page 6: ...nt i t is the sound of the recording itself A Hearable Difference Exhaustive listening tests utilizing a truly eclectic selection of record ings and playback equipment have demonstrated conclusively that the V 15 Type Ill makes a distinct clearly audible difference in the sound of modern recordings In extended listening the uncolored neutral timbre and tonality of the Type Ill results in a remarka...

Page 7: ...hether it is purchased now or next year in Chicago London Hong Kong or Sydney must produce a flat response curve that fits within the extraordinarily narrow limits of the Type Ill re sponse output envelope the unshaded area above The curve shown was made by a typical Type Ill mounted in an SME tone arm and tracking the STRIOO test record response corrected for 6 dB octave recorded characteristic b...

Page 8: ...hest modulated levels we have found in testing hundreds of difficult to track modern recordings The Type Ill enables you to use ultra light tracking forces that will significantly increase the life of your recordings and stylus tip Further it will enable you to use the most advanced light tracking tone arms and precision turntables available and to use the newer even more sophisticated turntables ...

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Page 10: ...Share V 15Type1 1 1 di e rsio zal TOP VIEW 25 4 mrn pm IN 4 mm l IN I15 IN t 15 9 rnm 7 8 IN i TlNC CENTERS 10 ...

Page 11: ...FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW OPTIMUM PLAYING POSITION ...

Page 12: ... shell 4 Reinsert stylus see Stylus Replacement In some tone arms and plug in shells the cartridge sits so deeply that the stylus cannot be conveniently replaced For these applications spacers are provided to insure adequate clearance for stylus removal For optimum vertical tracking angle the cartridge should be mounted so the top of the mounting block is parallel to the record playing surface See...

Page 13: ...am it may be necessary when used in certain phono arms to increase the tracking force for optimum results The V 15 Type I11 Cartridges play monophonic LP as well as stereo records The V 15 Type Ill Stylus incorporates a new retractile design that pre vents audible record scratch or stylus damage when excessive force is applied to the stylus NOTE For playing 78 rpm records the Model VN78E 13 x 63 m...

Page 14: ... reproduction terminal R and its ground terminal RC represent the right channel outside groove wall Terminal L and its ground terminal LC represent the left channel inside groove wall 4 Lead Stereo Connection To use a 4 lead arrangement connect the hot lead of the right channel to terminal R and the shield or ground lead of the right channel to terminal RG Connect the hot lead of the left channel ...

Page 15: ...und ter minals at the cartridge This connection should be made before con necting the regular terminal jacks to the cartridge No other common ground connection should exist NOTE Some installations may require the cartridge shield to be elec trically isolated from the RG terminal This can be achieved by removal of the ground tab The tab may be straightened and rein serted to provide an independent ...

Page 16: ...u buy bears the following cer tification on the package This Stereo Dynetic stylus is precision manufactured by Shure Brothers Inc AVOID INFERIOR IMITA TIONS THEY WILL SERIOUSLY DEGRADE THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CARTRIDGE ALL GENUINE DYNETIC STYLI ARE MANU FACTURED BY SHURE BROTHERS INC LOOK FOR THE NAME SHURE ON THE STYLUS GRIP The stylus assembly when installed in the cartridge is practically immu...

Page 17: ...cement stylus between thumb and forefinger and in sert into stylus socket Press stylus into socket until the molded housing of the stylus touches the cartridge case To prevent damage to the stylus tip or shank care must be taken not to allow the finger to slip off the stylus grip NOTE Stylus guard is shown in up p o s i t i o n f o r clarity guard should be in down position when replacing stylus 1...

Page 18: ... may cause the arm to sweep across the record 3 If it is necessary to manually place the tonearm in the record groove while turntable is rotating release it as the stylus engages the record groove 4 Correct improper set down adjustment or malfunction of the turn table changing mechanism to prevent the stylus from striking the edge of the turntable or record Do not stack more records than turntable...

Page 19: ...m sec peak re corded velocity Output from each channel within 2 dB Channel Separation Minimum 25 dB at 1000 Hz Minimum 15 dB at 10 000 Hz Tracking Force Range 14 to 1 14 grams Optimum Load 47 000 ohms resistance in parallel with 400 to 500 picofarads total capacitance per channel Load resist ance can be up to 70 OM ohms with almost no audible change in frequency response Total capacitance in clude...

Page 20: ... 25 microns 001 inch between record contact points VN3 G Spherical Stylus as supplied in V 15 Ill G Cartridge Diamond Tip 15 microns 0006inch radius VN78E Biradial Elliptical Stylus Diamond Tip for monophonic 78 rpm records Tracking Force Range 1 to 3 grams 63 microns 0025 inch frontal radius 13 microns 0005 inch side contact radii 89 microns 0035 inch between record contact points Mounting 12 7 m...

Page 21: ...ncorwrated Attention Service hpartment 1501 West Shure Drive Arlington Heights Illinois 60004 If you are not in the United States return the unit to your dealer or Authorized Service Center for repair The unit be repaired or replaced and returned to you ptly and if it cannot be repaid or replaced you elect to receive a refund This warranty does not PATENT NOTICE Cartridge and stylus manufactured u...

Page 22: ...condition Shure quality control not only covers incoming parts and the finished products but intermediate sub assemblies as well For example every individual cartridge and every Stylus Magnet Assembly is tested and microscopically examined Each finished cartridge is again tested electrically mechan ically and acoustically against quality and tolerance specifica tions seldom achieved in the High Fi...

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