Amari Acoustics LP-16s User manual

LP-16s Manual
AMARI Audio equipment co.,LTD
www.amari.cc
Email:[email protected]

Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing Armani vinyl record player products.
Please read this manual carefully before use.
Save all packaging materials. The player can only be moved or
transported using the original packing. Not using the original
packing with increased risk of damage during transportation.
Do not open the motor cover. In order to avoid electric shock
and damage the record player.
Do not pour water on the player or leave it in an excessively
humid environment.
Packing List
Aluminium Platter
1
Record Mat
1
Vinyl Protractor Disc
1
Record Clamp
1
Bearing
1
Power Supply
2
Belt
1
Tonearm Cable
1 integrated
with Tonearm
Tonearm Counterweight
1
Bearing Oil
1 Tube
Stylus Tracking Force
Gauge
1
Alley Key
1
Additional Tonearm
Counterweight
1

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Additional tonearm counterweight suitable for cartridge heavier than 6 grams.

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Installation Procedure
1. Place the turntable base on a horizontal table or platform, use a level ruler to
check and adjust the turntable feet such that the base is level. After adjusting,
lock it with a nut to maintain the level.
2. Remove the protective plug of the bearing sleeve and use the supplied syringe to
inject a small amount of lubricant into the lower sleeve of the shaft (the lower
sleeve is filled with oil at the factory). Then place the bearing shaft vertically into
the lower sleeve and let it sink in naturally. (note that you must insert vertically
and careful to avoid damage to the shaft, also do not push the bearing hard
against the bearing sleeve)

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3. Put the belt on the motor wheel and aluminum inner platter.
4. Put the aluminum alloy outer platter on top of the inner platter and ensure the hole
of the outer platter is align with the shaft.

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5. Attach the tonearm counterweight to the rear axle end of the phono arm, and
adjust the height of the end of the tonearm by turning the VTA adjustment screw,
so the tonearm is parallel to the surface of the record. Lock the tonearm in place
by tightening the base collar screw.

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Components
* The overhang was adjusted at the factory, just adjust it if you change the tonearm.
* The 3 feet at the bottom of the base plinth, can be used to adjust the levelling
* When the phono amplifier power supply is connected, it will not be turned off until the
power is disconnected.
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12
11
2
3
13
1. Counterweight –for tracking force
adjustment
2. VTA adjustment screw
3. Anti-skate adjustment screw
4. Cartridge
5. Real time speed monitoring
6. Real time speed monitoring switch
7. On/Off switch (beneath the plinth)
8. Phono amplifier (beneath the plinth)
9. Turntable Power Socket (24V behind the
plinth)
10. Motor Speed Controller (beneath the
plinth)
11. Tonearm lifter
12. Tonearm lock screw
13. Tonearm base collar screw
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6
7
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1. Motor start/stop switch
2. Switch between 33/45 rpm
3. Fine adjustment of 33rpm
4. Fine adjustment of 45rpm
1. Phono amplifier power input (DC24V*)
2. Phono amplifier output
3. MM/MC switch
4. Phono amplifier input
5. Phono amplifier ground
* In certain market, 18VAC power supply is included instead of 24VDC
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2
1
2
3
4
5
3
4

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Adjust levelling of upper plinth

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Adjustment and playback
1. Connect the turntable motor power supply (DC24V) and the phono amplifier power supply
(DC24V or AC18V). Connect the audio output of the tonearm to the input of the phono amplifier.
The pickup selector switch to the MM type (for standard AT-95E cartridge), and the output of the
phono amplifier to the inputs of pre-amplifier or integrated amplifier. During connection, please
ensure all amplifier are power off. Turn the speed controller power on, the 33.3rpm indicator on
the panel will light up, the turntable will start to rotate, press the speedometer display button, the
exact value of the real-time speed will appear on the display. Adjust the fine-tuning knob on the
speed controller to the appropriate speed according to the record requirements. Repeat the
adjustment for 45rpm. Please note that for playing 45rpm records, start the motor in 33rpm mode
first, and then switch to 45rpm mode afterwards, please do not start in 45rpm mode directly.
2a. VTA adjustment: put the stylus on a stationary platter, and adjust the VTA adjustment screw
until the tonearm is parallel with the platter.
b. Stylus tracking force adjustment: put the stylus tracking force gauge on the stationary
turntable, adjust the front and rear position of the counterweight, so that the reading meets the
tracking force specification of the cartridge. 2.0g is recommended for standard AT-95E
cartridge.
c. Adjust Zenith angle: with Amari's unique protractor disc, the stylus should be in line with the
lines on the disc when the tip of the stylus is resting on the null points. Loosen the cartridge
mounting screws, adjust the position of the cartridge and then tightening the mounting screws.
Do not over-tighten the mounting screws as this may damage the phono cartridge.
3. When the above adjustment is completed, put on the record, turn on the power of the turntable,
lift the arm lift lever, move the pickup to the place where you want to start playing, slowly lower the
lifter by about 20°, so that the tonearm follows the bracket and slowly lowers the stylus onto the
record. At this point, you can concentrate on the music that Amari brings to you.