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so that it does not touch anything. It should be centered in the cutout with the on-
off button on the left side. Plug the power cord into the IEC socket in the motor
and then into the wall outlet.
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Reach into the packing box and remove the platter. Take off the bag covering and
protecting the platter and bearing and place the platter on the bearing shaft. Spin
the platter and check that it rotates smoothly. You will probably hear some noise
when you first put the platter on the spindle and rotate it. If so it means that the
platter bearing needs to run in and re-align itself. This process takes about two
hours while you are listening to records.
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Take out the drive belt from the bag and place the belt in the middle groove of the
smaller diameter (33) and around the turntable platter. There are multiple grooves
on a very slightly tapered shaft so you can adjust the speed as your belt ages or
temperature changes. The higher the groove the slower the speed.
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The clamp operates in a reflex mode. Place the rubber washer over the center
spindle, then the record, and then the clamp. Turn the clamp onto the record
forcing the rim of the record down first. As you continue to clamp down on the
record the air will be squeezed out. This system gives most of the advantages of
a vacuum hold down with none of the problems. Do not clamp overly tight, as this
will dish the record up, defeating the usefulness of the clamp.
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The more you use your Scout, the better it will sound.
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Clean your platter and chassis with a mild window cleaner such as Windex or
Cinch.
