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HOW TO SET UP YOUR HR-X RIM DRIVE
The most important thing you can do for your new HR-X is to place it on a
level surface. It cannot be stressed enough that a level base for the HR-X
will make set up much easier.
It is best to place the HR-X on a level surface that measures at least 27 x 2l
inches. This will allow room for the optional dust cover if you should want
to purchase it.
In the box labeled PART A, you will find the main HR-X chassis with the base of the
JMW-12.7 mounted. The tonearm wand should be removed with all the loose parts
(alignment jig, hardware, record clamp, etc.) and placed on the side. You can now
move the chassis with the tonearm base and four feet attached.
Lift the main chassis (get help, it is heavy) where it will be playing. This is a good
time to make sure that the table is positioned correctly. If it must be moved
slightly or centered on its stand, do it slowly.
Lift the platter out of Box B, it is very heavy be careful. Peel the tape off the platter
bearing hole and place the platter on the spindle. Carefully lower the platter down
onto the spindle. Spin the platter and check that it is spinning freely.
It is very important that the HR-X is level. Place a 12" long bubble level across the
platter and level the turntable in two directions, left to right and front to back.
Rotating the black cone shaped feet on the bottom of the four legs will level the
unit.
Now place the RIM DRIVE in position. The left side of the HR-X has a cutout where
the RIM DRIVE is positioned. The RIM DRIVE is heavy and should be moved
slowly. The power button goes to the left, the socket to the rear.
Remove the tape covering the RIM DRIVE bearing and lower it onto the spindle.
NEVER TURN THE RIM DRIVE ASSEMBLY OVER ONCE THE RIM DRIVE IS
INSTALLED. IT CAN FALL OUT AND SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE PERSON
HOLDING IT OR PEOPLE AROUND YOU.
Move the chassis of the HR-X so it is just engaging the RIM DRIVE and the table
reaches speed in about 5 to 7 seconds. This is the correct amount of tension on the
RIM DRIVE and the best possible sound. Too close and the speed will drop due to
friction too far and the speed will be erratic. Once set run the HR-X for two hours
to break in the RIM DRIVE “O” ring.
Do not check the speed every five minutes with a strobe disc. It will drive you
crazy. Break in the rim drive for a few hours, set the speed using the SDS when
the table is warmed up and then leave it alone. If you need to check something,
check your stocks or bonds, leave the table alone. Most importantly do not call or
send an e-mail every day that the speed has to be changed .02 HZ every hour. You
shouldn’t be checking it and you cannot hear it.
