American Audio Power Drive 2.2 - Direct Drive Phono Turntable - Manual (Page 12)

SET-UP
Turntable Installation:
1. Do not place the unit in a location where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or near any type of
heating appliance.
2. Do not place the unit in a location where there is high humidity or a lot of dust.
3. Cartridge may pick up slight sound pressure or vibrations of near by speakers. For best results, do
not install this unit too close to speakers.
4. Install this unit on a horizontal surface that is stable and vibration free.
5. The rubber feet have been specially designed to isolate the unit from excess vibration. The feet may
also be used to stabilize the main body horizontally. Adjust the height of the unit by turning the feet
in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.
Tonearm Balance and Stylus Pressure:
Adjustment of horizontal zero balance and stylus pressure:
1. Remove
the stylus protective cover, if so equipped. Never touch the stylus tip during the adjustment.
2. Lower the Tonearm Lever (25).
3. Release the tonearm clamp and release the tonearm from the arm rest.
4. Set the Anti-Skate (26) adjustment to zero.
5. Rotate the Counterweight (27) in either direction until the Tonearm (21) is perfectly balanced
horizontally (floats freely).
6. Return the Tonearm (21) to the arm rest and lock it in place.
7. Hold the Counterweight (27) stationary with one hand and rotate only the stylus-pressure ring to
bring the number “0” of the ring into alignment with the center line on the tonearm rear shaft.
8. Rotate the Counterweight (27) clockwise until the scale value corresponding to the recommended
stylus pressure.
Note: The recommended stylus pressure of the optional cartridge that may have been included
with your unit is 2 grams. For all other cartridge systems please refer to the manufactures
specification included with the cartridge.
Anti-Skate:
The anti-skate adjustment prevents the Tonearm Assembly (16) from skipping across the record from
the centrifugal force that is caused spinning rotation of the Platter (2). The Anti-Skating (26) control
knob should be set to the same value as the stylus pressure. For example if your Counterweight (27) is
set to 2.5 grams the Anti-Skate (26) value should also be set to 2.5.
Dust Cover:
The dust cover is designed to be remove while the unit is in use. For best result remove the unit while in
use, closing the cover while in use may cause feedback in some system. To install the cover remove it
from the packing material and insert the rear hinge legs into the Cover Hinged Holders (18) on the rear
of the main unit.
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