Shure M95/D SERIES User manual

M951D SERIES:
M95HEID AND M95EDID
DESTATICIZER
CARTRIDGES

The M951D Series
With the UniqueShure Destaticizer
And Shure Side-Guard Stylus Protector
The M95HEID and M95EDID cartridges combine M95 perform-
ance and high trackability with the Shure Destaticizer whose
conductive carbon fibers ground static charges on the record
surface. An added bonus is the Side-Guard Stylus Protection
System which responds to accidental side thrusts on the stylus
by withdrawing the entire shank and tip safely into the stylus
housing before damage can occur.
OPERATION OF DESTATICIZER OPERATION OF SIDE-GUARD
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Becausethe Destaticizer excludes static from the amplifier and
speakers, static-causedclicks and pops are eliminated from the
audio system. In addition, the conductive fibers prevent static
charges, either on the record or on the turntable dustcover, from
attracting or repelling the tone arm. The arm-to-recorddistance,
the tracking angle, and the tracking force remain constant; and
the cartridge retains its full potential tracking ability.
The Destaticizer's tiny groove-contact fibers reach down into the
groove and sweep away interfering dust and grit. The Destati-
cizer contains more than 10,000individual fibers with an average
diameter of
7.6~ (.00(13 in.) each. Because the groove is swept
clean before the stylus reaches it, the stylus tracks the groove
and not the dust. Reproduction is enhanced, and both record and
stylus life are prolonged, because the dust particles are pre-
vented from abrading either the groove or the diamond tip.
Two M951D Models are available:
The M95HEID has a distortion-reducing nude hyperelliptical dia-
mond tip and tracking force of
W to 1% grams.
The M95EDlD has a nude biradial (elliptical) diamond tip and
tracking force of to
1 grams.
STYLUS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
A
FIGURE 1
IMPORTANT: Always remove the stylus before making connec-
tions or mounting the cartridge. The cartridge's Destaticizer
should be in the "guard" position throughout. Exercise care so
your fingers don't slip and damage the stylus tip or shank.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
MIGHT CHANNEL
SR0"ND
EFT CYML
li(l,E
RITHT CHON
RED
LEFT CWNHEL
GRWD BUL
FIGURE 2
Connect the cartridge as shown. In many tone arms, lead wiring
is color coded and matches this cartridge's color coded ter-
minals.

MOUNTING
Mounting centers are standard 12.7 mm (%"). Mounting hard-
ware is provided. Refer to the tone arm manual for specific
details, such as the need for spacers.
The two basic mounting methods are:
1. Mountingthe cartridge ina tone arm shell that has unthreaded
clearance holes.
2. Mounting the cartridge in a tone arm shell that has threaded
mounting holes.
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CARTRIDGE MOUNTING, METHOD 1
FIGURE 3
THREADED HOLES
CARTRIDGE MOUNTING, METHOD 2
FIGURE 4
*Top of cartridge mounting block should be parallel to record.
Use spacers if necessary.
J X
SURFACE
CARTRIDGE LEVELING
FIGURE 5

CONDUCTIVE> '::.{:,
FIBERS civ',GunRD"
FIGURE 6
TRACKING FORCE
These cartridges are designed for a stylus tip tracking force
range of 0.75 to 1.5 grams. When the Destaticizer rests on the
record inthe operating position, itexerts a downwardforce of 0.5
grams that must also be accommodated in the total tone arm
tracking force setting. Therefore, set the tracking force as
follows.
To obta~nthis force at Set the arm tracking force
the stylus tip adjustment to
0.75 grams 1.25 grams
1.0 gram 1.5 grams
1.5 grams 2.0 grams
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When using an external gauge (such as the Shure SFG-2Stylus
Force Gauge), rest both the stylus tip and the Destaticizer brush
on the balance beam and set the force for the total tone arm set-
ting (right hand column above). When the Destaticizer rides on
the record with the cartridge in use, the extra 0.5 grams will be
offset by the Destaticizer and WILL NOT APPEAR AT THE
STYLUS TIP. The tip force will be that shown in the left hand
column.
SKATING COMPENSATION
Set the antiskate mechanism according to the tone arm manu-
facturer's directions. Use an antiskating force corresponding to
the total tone arm tracking force (right hand column above).
OPERATION
For optimum playing position, the top edge of the mounting
block should be parallel to the record. The white cue stripe on
the Destaticizer assists in accurate set down by showing the
stylus tip position.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz
Output (at 1,000 Hz)
4.7 mV at 5 cmlsec peak recorded velocity (Output voltage
given for stereo cut record. For mono cut record, output volt-
age at both left channel and right channel cartridge terminals
will be 71% of the above figure.)
Channel Separation (minimum)
25 dB at 1 kHz
Channel Balance
Within 2 dB
Tip Tracking Force'
0.75 to 1.5 grams
Total Tone Arm Tracking Force (Destaticizer on record)'
1.25 to 2.0 grams
Force Exerted by Destaticizer
0.5 grams
'See section on tracking force
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Typical Trackability (in cmlsec peak recordedvelocity)
400 Hz-24 cmlsec
1,000 Hz-33 cmlsec at 1 gram tip tracking force
10,000 Hz-19 cmlsec
Inductance
700 millihenries
DC Resistance
1550 ohms
Optimum Load
47,000 ohms resistance in parallel with 200 to 300 picofarads
capacitance per channel. Load resistance can be up to 70,000
ohms with almost no audible change in frequency response.
Total capacitance includes both tone arm wiring and amplifier
input circuit.
Net Weight
6.4 grams
ReplacementStyli
M95HUD: N95HEIDStylus, ivory lettering on black nameplate;
distortion-reducing nude hyperelliptical tip, 5
x 38p (.0002 x
,0015 in.); 0.75 to 1.5 grams tip tracking force
M95EDID: N95EDID Stylus, yellow lettering on black name-
plate; nude biradial (elliptical) tip, 5
x 18p (.0002 x ,0007 in.);
0.75 to 1.5 grams tip tracking force

CLEANING
To clean the Destaticizer,
use no fluids. Use the brush supplied
with the cartridge.
To clean the stylus, use the brush supplied with the cartridge
with alcohol or an alcohol-distilledwater solution.
Brush only from back to front as shown. Commercial cleaning
solutions may cause stylus damage.
To maintain the original performance standards of your cart-
ridge, be certain that any replacement stylus you buy bears the
following certification on the package: "This Stereo Dynetica
stylus is precision manufactured by Shure Brothers Inc." AVOID
INFERIOR IMITATIONS. THEY WILL SERIOUSLY DEGRADE THE
PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CARTRIDGE. ALL GENUINE
"DYNETICD" STYLI ARE MANUFACTURED BY SHURE
BROTHERS INC. LOOK FOR THE NAME SHURE ON THE
STYLUS GRIP.
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DEMONTAGE ET MONTAGE DE LA POlNTE
Important: toujours retirer la pointe avant d'etablir les raccordements
ou de monter la cellule. Le dispositif ant~statiquede la cellule doit tou-
lours se trouver en posit~onde protection (voir figure 1). Veillez a ce
que les dolgts ne glissent pas et n'endommagent pas la pointe ou la tige
de la polnte.
I Rdccorder la cellule comrne sur la flgure 2 Dans de nombreux bras de
lecture, les llgnes d'amenee sont codees dans les m@mescouleurs que
1
Ies bornesda raccordement de cette cellule
MONTAGE DE LA CELLULE
L'ecartement du milieudes trous pour monter la cellule est de 12,7 mm.
Les pieces permettant son montage sont ltvrees avec la cellule. (Se
reporter au mode d'emploi du bras de lecture pour davantage de
details, par exemple si I'on a besoin de rondellesd'ecartement).
Ne pas replacer la pointe avant d'avoir etabli les raccordements elec-
triqueset termine le montage.
IIexiste deux methodes de montage de base:
1. Montagede la cellule sur une coquille de bras de lecturequi possi.de
des trous non filetes.
2. Montage de la cellule sur une coquille de bras de lecture avec trous
taraudes.

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PATENT NOTICE
Cartridge and stylus manufactured under one or more of the fol-
lowing U.S. Patents:
3,055,988; 3,077,521; 3,077.522; 4,270,758;
3,463,889: 4,194,744: 4,275,888: D193,854: D193,934; D201,803;
D235,070; D235,351; D235,352; D245,022; D245.433; 0252,628;
D254,004; D257.676; D255,898; D258,586; other patents pending.
FULL 0NE.YEAR WARRANTY
Shure Brothers lncorporated ("Shure"), 222 Hartrey Avenue,
Evanston, Illinois
60204, warrants to the owner of this product
that it will be free, in normal use, of any defects inworkmanship
and materials for a period of one year from date of purchase. You
should retain proof of date of purchase. Shure is not liable for
any consequential damages If this Shure product has any
defects as described above, carefully repack the unit, have it
insured, and return it prepaid to:
Shure Brothers lncorporated
Attention: Service Department
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston, Illinois
60204
If you are not in the United States, return the unit to your dealer
or Authorized Service Center for repair. The unit will be repaired
or replaced and returned to you promptly and, if it cannot be
repaired or replaced, you may elect to receivea refund. This war-
ranty does not include stylus wear.
Copyright
1982, Shure Brothers Inc.
27A1790(BG) Printed inU.S.A.