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2. Play
back
cartridge
3. Platter
N.B. Please also remove the stylus from the cutting head and place both parts in the original case for
transportation.
3.3 CUTTING HEAD
The cutting head is fragile. Please do not drop or force undue power or pressure, and do not touch any place
other than the stylus holding section. If there is any damage inside the cutting head, the best quality recording
will not be possible.
Please do not place the cutting head in dusty or dirty areas. If dust particles get inside the cutting head, the
head will cease to function properly.
If there is too high a signal applied, the coil may burn or break. In order to avoid such a problem, a limiter circuit
is built-in to the VRX-2000. If you would like to use the unit without internal limiter circuitry, please adjust the
recording levels very carefully, otherwise a high input signal may damage the head.
When you replace the stylus, you will have to assemble and disassemble. Please be careful not to damage the
head on replacement. The cutting head contains a very strong magnet - if steel or other metal is placed near
the cutting head, it will create a very strong magnetic field. Such a damaging strong magnetic field might also
cause a problem with wristwatches, so please remove yours when handling or recording.
3.4 TRACKING ARM
The VRX-2000 tracking arm is another fragile component, and is and very accurately made. Please do not put
pressure on the tracking arm, as it may cause inaccuracies and problems in recording.
If the arm is bent by strong force it will cause the VRX2000 to disfunction totally.
Please also note that the moving parts of the tracking arm require maintenance from time to time.
3.5 STYLUS & HEATER LIFE
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The life of the cutting stylus is approximately between 200-300 minutes (depending on the cutting pressure
used and the level of stylus heat). Overusing the stylus reduces the quality of recording. You may initially
notice a reduction in the volume of one side (L/R) of the recording as the cutting stylus wears out. Please
replace the stylus regularly.
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Although the stylus consists of a very hard material, it might be damaged or broken if it is touched or
dropped, mishandled. This will make recording impossible. Please replace the stylus if any of these
instances occur.
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The heater line (wire) is very thin and fragile, therefore please handle very carefully. If the heater line is cut,
please replace the whole stylus immediately.
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If too much current is applied to the heater line, the line may burn and break down. Please be very careful
with adjustments of heater current.
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On assembly of the stylus on the cutting head, please be careful that the heater line does not touch the
vinyl or surrounding parts of the cutting head.
