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The VPI Classic Direct Turntable 

 

 

Setup and Instruction Manual 

 

 

 

 

VPI Industries, Inc., 77 Cliffwood Ave. #5D, Cliffwood, NJ 07721 

http://www.vpiindustries.com

Summary of Contents for Classic Direct

Page 1: ...The VPI Classic Direct Turntable Setup and Instruction Manual VPI Industries Inc 77 Cliffwood Ave 5D Cliffwood NJ 07721 http www vpiindustries com...

Page 2: ...he revolutionary design the ground breaking motor the most accurate speed control achieved to date the outstanding industrial design the list goes on and on substantiating why the VPI Classic Direct D...

Page 3: ...ssembly and is not pinched in the top of the plinth h Install the four blue isolators into the holes in the turntable ring on top of the plinth i Line up the slot in the base of the turntable assembly...

Page 4: ...idge Always back up the cartridge with your finger when pushing on the clips The 10 5 SE tonearm comes with one large dropped counterweight installed on the rear shaft of the tonearm For most cartridg...

Page 5: ...grid at the far end of the jig and place the stylus as close to the dot in the center of the grid as possible Using a lighted magnifier will make this job very easy BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE...

Page 6: ...ck level In most cases the best place to put the level is on the platter With a unipivot arm it is particularly important to level the turntable Move the counterweight until the arm has a very slight...

Page 7: ...one side For the cartridge to properly track the record groove the stylus must be ninety degrees to the record surface Move the counterweight so a slight tracking force is applied and the stylus just...

Page 8: ...that is impossible because the force is constantly changing as the music and velocity change VPI has conducted careful listening tests and determined that every tonearm we tried sounded better with it...

Page 9: ...atter will rotate slightly before the Stop switch illuminates this is due to a self test that is run at startup c Place a record on the platter and press the appropriate 33 RPM or 45 RPM button d The...

Page 10: ...diately f Once every year or if you notice speed variations you should lubricate the spindle bearing of the turntable platter with the recommended oil To do so place 2 drops of the oil onto the holes...

Page 11: ...nstallation modification misuse or servicing by the purchaser or service technician not authorized by VPI to perform such service will not be warranted This warranty does not cover trivial or cosmetic...

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