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1.  Ioniser: reduces static build up
2.  Slider arm base : mechanism to move the cutting arm
3.  Tracking arm: arm to hold cutting head and apply correct pressure
4.  Tracking arm weight: adjusts cutting pressure
5.  Slider cam: locks the cutting arm in place
6. Release 

lever

7.  Manual rotation wheel: to set the position of the cutting arm in the correct place on the vinyl blank
8.  Cutting head: Vestax proprietary design high quality stereo cutting head
9.  Tracking on/off switch
10.  Recording level volume control: to adjust the level of the incoming signal
11.  Heater current meter: visual display of the level of heat applied to the cutting stylus
12.  Heater current adjustment control: adjusts the level of the heat applied to the cutting stylus.
13.  VU level meters: a display of the input level signal left and right
14.  Vinyl blank holder: secures blank disc to platter
15. Blank disc
16.  Pitch control adjuster: adjusts pitch of p/- 10% , only applicable when quartz lock is disengaged.
17.  Quartz lock switch: locks pitch
18.  Speed select switch: selects the speed – 33 1/3 rpm  or 45 rpm.  LED displays 45rpm.
19. Start/stop switch
20.  Playback arm height adjustment screw
21.  Playback arm counter weight
22.  Playback arm headshell
23.  Playback arm armrest
24. Playback arm
25.  Heavy duty carrying handles
26.  Center spindle on turntable platter
27. Turntable platter

Summary of Contents for VRX-2000

Page 1: ...imes have very wide frequency ranges and have not been prepared professionally for mass production or broadcast Please study and understand compressors and limiters and how to use equalizers to get th...

Page 2: ...ll be recorded on the vinyl Unstable surfaces may also cause platter rotation fluctuations Please avoid sunlight dust humidity and do not place the unit near heating appliances or sources of heat If d...

Page 3: ...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 inaccuraci...

Page 4: ...the box Please fill out the card in full and send it to Vestax customer support in or nearest to your country Vestax will not be able to service or support the unit if it is not registered If you have...

Page 5: ...ble rotation to record the music accurately x Cutting Head the cutting head translates the music signal to the physical movement of the stylus and cuts the groove on the blank disc The cutting head of...

Page 6: ...6 Section 8 Description of VRX 2000 Components 8 1 Top Panel...

Page 7: ...visual display of the level of heat applied to the cutting stylus 12 Heater current adjustment control adjusts the level of the heat applied to the cutting stylus 13 VU level meters a display of the...

Page 8: ...hono level output jacks standard RCA left right output jacks for playback 31 On off power switch 32 AC power cable 33 Ground terminal 34 XLR balanced left right audio input sockets PIN1 ground PIN2 ho...

Page 9: ...counter weight qty 1 x Playback tone arm headshell qty 1 x Ioniser qty 1 screws qty 2 x Stereo RCA cable qty 1 x Ground cable qty 1 x Extra fine scale to measure weight of cutting arm qty 1 x record...

Page 10: ...ressure to firmly secure the vinyl blank to the silicone mat 5 Screw disc holder and secure blank x If the blank disc is not dust free it may create skipping or noise problems Ensure your blank is per...

Page 11: ...secure the stylus shaft Do not over tighten and do not tighten screw a and then screw b independently Please make sure that the stylus shaft and cutting stylus are correctly aligned with the receptor...

Page 12: ...ide the cutting head into the arm from the front 2 Using the screwdriver secure the cutting head on the cutting arm with supplied two screws N B x Please ensure the cutting head is totally secured or...

Page 13: ...rear of Ioniser mechanism Select high Please refer Figure12 1 A 7 Rotate the slider cam and release lock of the cutting arm See Figure 12 1 B 8 Set the input level control to minimum and heater contro...

Page 14: ...nyl off cuts away form the cutting stylus Try to make the vinyl off cuts wind around the center spindle disc holder This will reduce the amount of brush action required Please refer to Figure 12 1 D C...

Page 15: ...s temperature is too low d If the off cut breaks as you record the stylus temperature is too high f 4 Cutting in this way requires experience Please take your time and be patient using test blanks to...

Page 16: ...of information http mpaonline org uk Music Publishers Association copyright law VESTAX CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES Vestax Japan Head Office 1 18 6 Wakabayashi Setagaya ku Tokyo 154 0023 Japan Fax Interna...

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