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1. CKAGING Save all the packing in a dry place away from fire hazard The Acutus Turntable is a precision instrument and the packaging has been especially designed so that all component parts are safe during transportation You should not have occasion to return your unit to us but if you need to the unit must be Shipped in its original packaging to keep it from damage In the event of the packing being lost or damaged further packing can be provided at cost Do not transport the turntable assembled This may cause damage and void the warranty PARTS CHECKLIST The packing has been designed to eliminate parts being missed however if something is found to be amiss please contact your dealer Instruction Manual 1 Drive Belt 2 Motor Restraining Band 1 Platter 1 Main Bearing 1 Suspension Lateral O ring 3 Sub Chassis 1 Motor Assembly 1 Wrench Key Size 3mm A F 1 Clamp 1 Power Supply 1 Belt Pin 1 Main Chassis 1 Power Cord 1 1 4mm Tungsten Carbide Ball AVIDHIFI SET UP INSTRUCTIONS THE SUPPLIED PACKAGING IS VITAL FOR PROTECTION AND SHIPPING IT SHOULD BE RETAINED AND REPLACEMENT PACKAGING IS COSTLY PACKAGING IS LAYERED ALL PARTS HAVING THEIR PLACE LAYER 1 Power supply case excluded with Reference Power cord and accessory pack Remove the PSU and lift out layer 1 using the hand holes at the side Arms can be mounted during transportation and the suspension may be factory adjusted Further adjustment may be required on insta
2. V 2 2E INSTRUCTION MANUAL ACUTUS SP ACUTUS REFERENCE SP Extended 5 Year Warranty AVID is pleased to extend the normal warranty duration to 5 Years from the date of original shipping This warranty is transferable in the unlikely event that you would sell this unit onto another party Register your product at www avidhifi co uk register htm Table of Contents Section Page Preface 3 Introduction 3 Warnings 3 Packing 3 Parts Checklist 3 Set up Instructions and User Guidance 4 Power Supply 7 Servicing 8 Cleaning 8 Warranty Terms and Conditions 8 Specifications 9 WARNING YOU MUST ALWAYS REMOVE THE PLATTER AND BEARING AND USE THE TRANSIT PACKAGING WHEN YOU TRANSPORT YOUR TURNTABLE OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE BEARING DON T PUT IT ON THE BACK SEAT OF YOUR CAR YOU LL BREAK IT PREFACE Please take time to read this Instruction Manual before unpacking your Acutus SP Turntable This product is a precision engineered machine and whilst damage is unlikely with careful handling the sheer mass of some of the parts could lead to damage of less robust parts within its design Some of these parts have been excluded from the warranty lt TAKE CARE AND READ THIS MANUAL gt INTRODUCTION Acutus is an Audio Analogue Turntable manufactured to extreme limits of precision design and detail There are many unique and novel features in this product and its design allows you to install the pick up arm and cartridge of your choice With c
3. amp see clamping on next page use alignment tools to correctly set up your pick up arm and cartridge Once done it can be carefully disassembled for fitting onto the main chassis and suspension Ideally the main chassis will be placed onto a level surface The feet can be adjusted for fine levelling however if this is too excessive the motor will not be square to the chassis and the drive belt may not run true to the platter Fit the motor into the cut out in the main chassis There is a lower rubber O ring on the motor and this locates into a groove on the side of the chassis The motor foot can be adjusted to obtain the correct height Once in position the motor can be secured with the supplied rubber O ring Stretch around the motor fixing each end to the bolt heads on the main chassis side Carefully fit the subchassis to the main chassis locating the subchassis legs into the suspension cups at the spring base Take care that the subchassis does not tip off due to the weight of the fitted arm You can apply some downwards pressure to the subchassis making sure the legs are fully inserted Take care the bearing ball does not fall out when removing subchassis Refit the main bearing as previously instructed taking special care of the Sapphire bearing Platter and drive belt fitting Place the platter top face down Locate a small hole on the edge rim of the platter Once found insert the belt fitting pin Always make su
4. ginally import and sell e Foreign distributors may at their discretion offer service for a fee MISCELLANEOUS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE ABOVE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY THE WARRENTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL COSTS OR DAMAGES TO THE PURCHASER WARRANTOR Inquiries regarding the Limited Warranty may be sent to the following address AVID HIFI Limited Bicton Industrial Park Kimbolton Huntingdon PE28 OLW ENGLAND SPECI FI CATI ONS Standard Acutus Reference Acutus DRIVE BELT SPEEDS 33 and 45 rpm PLATTER MASS 10 Kg BEARING Inverted stainless steel THRUST POINT Tungsten carbide Sapphire SUSPENSION 3 point springs in vertical o rings in lateral frequency TONEARMS Std cut for SME adapters to order MOTOR Hand built 24v 140mNm ac synchronous POWER SUPPLY Separate control unit VOLTAGE INPUT 100 240vac 50 60Hz 20 watts 100 240vac 50 60Hz 300 watts max depending on region max depending on region DIMENSIONS overall 460 x 400 x 210mm WxDxH footprint 410 x 360mm WxD PSU 250 x 215 x 95mm WxDxH 415 x 350 x 140mm WxDxH NET WEIGHT 19 0Kg 42Ib turntable only 3 5Kg 8lb psu only 20 1Kg 45lb psu only PACKAGING 550 x 500 x 550mm WxDxH 550 x 500 x 550mm WxDxH 710 x 490 x 270mm WxDxH SHIPPING WEIGHT 30 0Kg 66lb 55 0Kg 122Ib AVID reserves the right to improve or change its products without notice at any time EC Declaration of Conformity 17 J
5. hich we suggest be replaced annually 2 Main Bearing Lubrication This should be done by AVID after approximately 10 years service CLEANING To maintain the visual appearance of Acutus occasionally dust the surfaces with a normal duster no need for any sprays or polishes Fingerprints greasy marks or similar smudges can be removed with a damp cloth with mild soapy water or isopropyl alcohol cleaner DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE DRIVE BELT WITH ANYTHING IF DIRTY OR GREASY IT WILL PROBABLY NEED REPLACING Never use cleaners containing abrasives as this will damage the surface Warranty Statement UK Residents AVID HIFI Limited products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the original date of purchase or no later than three years from the date of shipment to an authorized AVID agent which ever comes first extending to five years subject to the product owner having submitted the Registration form www avidhifi co uk register htm Also the following conditions being observed e The product must have been purchased through an authorized AVID dealer e This warranty is in favour of the original purchaser only except where e Warranties are transferable to subsequent owners provided the new owner completes the product registration form Warranty obligation is passed from dealer to manufacturer e During the warranty period AVID will repair or replace any defects in material or
6. llation Arm shown for illustration purpose only LAYER 2 Subchassis and optional arm cartridge if fitted Lift out by using the hand holes at the side LAYER 3 Main Chassis Clamp Bearing and Motor Remove Main Chassis including the white foam packaging Be careful when removing motor clamp and bearing packaging not to drop anything onto the platter below Remove foam and protective cover bags LAYER 4 Platter Remove from packaging PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS HEAVY All our turntables offer the opportunity to set up the arm cartridge off the suspension This gives more stability and accuracy Place the subchassis on a Suitable surface and install the pick up arm and cartridge CLEAN THE TOP OF THE SPINDLE WITH CLEAN TISSUE PAPER Place the bearing ball into the top of the spindle DO NOT USE GLUE OR LUBRICATION AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE BEARING This part of the bearing must always be kept clean and free of oil Carefully lower the main bearing onto the spindle taking special care not to drop or bang the sapphire onto the bearing ball The bearing will lower quickly due to the air pressure release hole Slowly lower the platter onto the main bearing USE EXTREME CARE Not to drop or impact onto the bearing as this could damage the sapphire bearing To remove the platter hold at edges and gently rock while lifting to release from main bearing taking care not to lift the bearing itself After fitting the record and cl
7. movement of Suspension is working correctly Depending on your set up it may be possible to leave the lead unattached so long as it does not affect the suspension Thick heavy or stiff leads are not recommended and should not be necessary as the cartridge output signal is so small POWER SUPPLY Standard SP Power Supply Reference SP Power Supply Depending on your purchase you will either have the Standard or Reference power supply These are purpose designed state of the art units designed for the powerful motor used Your warranty becomes void should anybody tamper with the internal settings Controls are simple and well labeled however this will also explain how to adjust the platter speed FRONT PANEL a When ON alight shows on the front left It is recommended that when not in use the unit be switched off as this will extend the life of the internal components There is no sonic benefit in leaving the unit permanently switched on b When the PSU is switch ON the speed is automatically set to 33rom and shows with a light To set 45rom push the right button and another light will shine If 45rom is selected when the unit is switched off when re powered the unit automatically switches to 33rpm PLAY button in the center also provides the STOP function Speed adjustment You will need a strobe disc or alternative to correctly adjust platter speed Select which speed you wish to adjust and press and hold both 33rpm and 45rpm b
8. old under a consumer transaction as defined by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 the statutory rights of the purchaser are not affected by this warranty e Products are sold on the basis of specifications applicable at the time of sale AVID shall have no obligation to modify or to update products once sold Outside UK e AVID has formal distribution in many countries throughout the world In each country the AVID importer has contractually accepted the responsibility for the product warranty Warranty should normally be obtained from the importing agent or distributor from whom you obtained your product In the unlikely event of service required beyond the capability of the importer AVID will of course back up the warranty e Where product has been either supplied directly or there is no current distributor AVID accepts responsibility for the warranty period e Returned product must be packed in the original packing and returned to AVID by the customer at his her expense AVID will pay return freight of its choice e The warranty is only valid in the country of purchase e Products outside there original destination requires that units with remaining warranty be returned to the country of purchase for the warranty to be valid Customer is responsible for freight both ways and all associated import and export charges e Foreign distributors are not required to provide warranty service repair or change AC mains voltage on units that they did not ori
9. orrect ancillary equipment it will take your listening pleasure to new levels of excellence The Acutus has two main components that being the turntable itself made up of 6 parts and the external power supply Whilst it shares some features found in other turntables it has been designed without compromise not trying to emulate or improve existing designs but redefine the whole thinking behind turntable design We hope that you enjoy this turntable for many years WARNINGS 1 To prevent fire or electric shocks do not expose either the power supply or motor assembly to rain or moisture 2 The Main Bearing contains a Sapphire Cup Jewel and this can be damaged if proper care is not taken see set up and warranty and this will affect or stop your turntable working correctly 3 The Platter surface may be cleaned with mild soapy water without harm but take care not to scratch its surface 4 The Power Supply contains voltages which can cause serious injury or death as there are no user serviceable parts there is no reason to open it In situations of failure return to an approved dealer or service agent There are calibrated components inside and altering their settings will affect the performance and void the warranty 5 The Motor is an individually hand crafted component and must under no circumstances be opened or adjusted If you experience what you think to be a problem consult an approved dealer service agent or AVID direct PA
10. re you have clean hands when handling the drive belts and before fitting the belt it is a good practice to clean the platter drive hub and motor drive pulley Isopropyl alcohol cleaner would be suitable Stretch the two belts over the hub onto the fitting pin one at a time making sure they are not twisted together Carefully fit the platter to the bearing making sure the location of the fitting pin is between the motor and the front left suspension housing Gently lift the platter edge exposing the motor pulley Rotate the platter and dress the belts onto the drive pulley Once done remove the fitting pin Manually rotate the platter by hand to align the drive belt correctly Fit the lateral suspension O rings to each suspension tower Stretch the O ring so it fits between the platter and the subchassis post making sure its correctly fitted into the location groove and not caught between the post and platter wall Stretch over the two main chassis posts Take care when doing this near your cartridge WARNINGS AND USING THE CLAMP The female part of the clamp is made from stainless steel and the male bearing part is brass You will need to take care not to strip or cross thread the clamp onto the main bearing Before fitting the clamp ALWAYS WIND THE MIDDLE COG UP to the top cog If this is not done you will eventually strip the brass thread Holding the underside of the platter with fingers and thumb on record place the clamp on
11. to the spindle This gives you control of the platter whilst not leaving unsightly fingerprints on the platter wall Using the top cog screw the record down tightly Then using the middle cog screw down until the record is flat and in full contact with the platter To release the clamp hold the platter in the same way and grab the whole clamp twisting and unscrewing off Then ALWAYS UNWIND THE MIDDLE COG UP for refitting SUSPENSION SET UP AND ADJUSTMENT The turntable platter should be approximately level however THIS IS NOT CRITICAL and other factors are more important to obtaining best performance Once set up the platter complete with record and clamp Should bounce with a smooth piston type movement the drive belt running without any movement You can easily see this by looking underneath the platter whilst it s running As a starting point level all the suspension posts with the main chassis posts This is done by inserting the supplied Allen wrench into the hole on the subchassis suspension post Push down to engage the wrench and turn clockwise to lower or anticlockwise to raise the suspension point Make further adjustments as necessary to obtain the correct movement DRESSING THE ARM LEAD s just as important as setting the suspension Incorrectly done or if the lead is too stiff the suspension will be prevented from working Leads should be looped in a circle under the arm and clamped behind the rear suspension housing Check
12. uly 2002 We declare that our Acutus Sequel and Volvere PSU conform to directives and harmonized international standards LVD 73 23 EEC Low voltage directive EMC 89 36 EEC Electromagnetic conformity BS EN 60065 1994 Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar use CENELEC HD21 22 Flexible cables and cords EN 55020 1988 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55013 1990 Electromagnetic Emissions C Mas Director AVID HIFI Limited
13. uttons together until the light flashes The flashing light indicates adjustment mode is selected Pressing the 33rpm button slows the platter and 45rpm increases the speed Once correct speed is achieved press both buttons again to lock e DO NOT SEE HOW FAST OR SLOW YOU CAN GO AS THIS WILL OVER LOAD THE SUPPLY AND IT WILL POSSIBLY BECOME FAULTY ABUSE WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM OUR WATTANTY an REAR PANEL a Mains input socket This is an IEC type socket and you should use the cable provided or a Suitable alternative fused at no more than 5 AMPS It is worth experimenting with different cables which can make or not make a difference depending on where your supply is from and even the time of day Try listening to your system after 2 00am you ll be surprised b Fuse in IEC socket Standard PSU Reference PSU 220 250v T1 0A slow blow T6 3A slow blow 100 120v T2 0A slow blow T1OA slow blow c PSU output socket This is a locking DIN type matching the motor supply lead Do not alter this cable it will affect the motor performance and void the warranty The feet on the power supply are not adjustable and not designed to turn The standard supply will get warm as the rear panel is used as a heat sink If it gets extremely hot switch off and contact your dealer or AVI D SERVICING Because of the careful design of this product general servicing is not required The only two things that will need attention will be 1 Drive Belt w
14. workmanship without charge for parts or labour e Should product need to be returned a written description of the defect and a photocopy of the original purchase receipt must accompany it Receipts must show the model serial number date of purchase name and address of purchaser and authorized dealer and the price paid e Returned product must be packed in the original packing and returned to AVID or original dealer by the customer at his her expense AVID will pay return freight of its choice e The warranty is void if the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instruction manual supplied abused or misused damage by accident or neglect or in being transported or the defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with by anyone other than AVID or an dealer with prior authorization e The warranty is void if the product serial number has been removed altered or made illegible e The warranty is void if the product has been taken out of the country of purchase e Specific parts excluded from this warranty include sapphire thrust bearing drive belts and O rings These items have no warranty however replacements may be issued by AVID at our discretion e AVID shall not be held liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind arising from the sale or use of its products e The warranty applies to ex demonstration product using the date of manufacture as purchase date e Where the product is s

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