VPI Industries Nomad Manual

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Setup and Instruction Manual

VPI Industries, Inc., 77 Cliffwood Ave. #3B, Cliffwood, NJ 07721
http://www.vpiindustries.com http://facebook.com/vpiindustries
NOMAD SPECIFICATIONS:
Type Belt drive (manual turntable)
Motor 24 VAC Synchronous AC Motor
Turntable Platter Machined MDF
Diameter 11.81" (30.0 cm)
Turntable Speeds 33-1/3 RPM and 45 RPM
Wow and Flutter 0.06% WOW (In accordance with DIN specification)
0.04% Flutter (In accordance with DIN specification)
Rumble <-80dB (IEC 98A Unweighted)
Effective Arm Length 9.9" (251.4 mm)
Overhang 0.65" (16.4 mm) Lofgren A
Offset Angle 21.8°
Arm Mass 10g (without cartridge)
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range 0 - 3g (with 4 g cartridge)
Cartridge Ortofon 2M Red
Output 5.5 mV @ 1 KHz
Phono Preamplifier Gain 35 db
Cartridge Loading 150 pF Across 47K Ohms
Frequency Response 20 Hz –20 Khz (-0.5 db at 20 Hz)
Low Frequency Rolloff -1.4 db @ 10 Hz
Output Voltage (on RCA Jacks) 287 mV @ 1 KHz
Headphone Amplifier Gain 10 db
Frequency Response 20 Hz –20Khz (-0.4 db at 20 KHz)
Output Level 395 mW per Channel @ 150 Ohm
165 mW per Channel @ 32 Ohm
Power Supply 24 VAC @ 50 - 60Hz
Power Consumption 7.7W at full output with 32 Ohm headphones
Safety Approvals Built to meet UL6500, EN 60065
Dimensions 18.5" (470 mm) W x 13.5" (343 mm) D x 4.3" (109 mm) H
Weight 12.9 lbs. (5.9 kg)

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IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE PROCEEDING!
Read and follow the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS below.
Save all packing materials. The Nomad should only be moved or shipped in its original packaging to
reduce the risk of damage in transit.
The Nomad must be placed on a flat, level surface. This will make setup easy, provide better sound
quality, and put less strain on the main bearing.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
Follow the instructions below to reduce risk of electrical hazard or
injury.
1. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the motor cover.
2. If the power cord provided with the Nomad does not reach an outlet, use a heavy-duty, grounded
extension cord.
3. To avoid electrical shock, always plug the Nomad into a grounded outlet.
4. Do not expose the Nomad to rain or excessive moisture.
INTRODUCTION:
The VPI Nomad is the first all in one high-end entry level turntable. Complete with a headphone amplifier,
phonostage, and pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge on a 10 inch Gimballed/Yoke bearing, it is the
perfect solution to being enjoying your records! It also has standard RCA connections giving the ability to
hook up to a standard amplifier and desktop/floor standing speakers. The Nomad turntable is a precision
instrument. It has been thoroughly tested.
WARNING: The Nomad’s phonostage is not defeat-able and MUST NOT be plugged into another
phonostage. Doing so could result in serious damage to your speakers.
OPENING THE BOX:
The VPI Nomad is protected by custom designed foam packaging to make it easy to remove and begin
your listening experience. All foam parts easily lift off from the box. Make sure to save all packaging in
the event you ever need to safely ship your Nomad table.

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MOUNTING THE COUNTERWEIGHT:
To prevent shipping damage, the VPI Nomad is packed with the counterweight separate from the
tonearm. The Nomad comes with both a wrench and pre-placed red tape to set the tracking force.
Notice the red tape on the back of the arm
wand.
Slip the counterweight from the back onto
the tonearm until it lightly touches the red
tape.
Make sure the hole for the set screw is
facing up and tighten the screw with the
black wrench.
You may want to save the red tape after
setting the counterweight for the future. The
distance also measures roughly 1.44 CM
REMOVING THE CARTRIDGE GUARD
The Ortofon 2M Red cartridges pre-mounted on the Nomad comes with a
cartridge guard to protect the stylus. To remove the guard (while facing
the Nomad) gently press the tab of the guard towards you to release and
remove.
Once you have mounted the Nomad tonearm counter weight and have removed the Ortofon 2M Red
cartridge guard you may remove the blue protective film on top of the headshell. You may also carefully
remove the blue wire tie.
CHANGING SPEEDS:
The VPI Nomad comes with a two speed pulley, 33 and 45. To adjust the speeds simply move the belt
from one pulley groove to another.

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CONNECTING TO THE PREAMPLIFIER/AMPLIFIER
Only use interconnects that are shielded and properly grounded. Non-shielded can hum.
The ground connection is available to eliminate hum if necessary. If hum is present, first connect a
ground lead from the connector block to the preamplifier or amplifier to which the output cable is
connected. If this does not eliminate the hum, run a ground wire from the turntable chassis to the
connector block as well. The block's connector will accept bare wires, spade lugs, or ring tongue
connectors.
Do NOT plug the Nomad into an external phonostage!
Doing so could possibly damage your speakers!
PLAYING RECORDS
Make sure the black felt mat that comes
standard with the Nomad is secure.
If using headphones, plug your
headphones into the headphone amplifier
located in the front left of the Nomad. Be
sure to set your volume at a preferred level
before listening.
Press the power button and sit down and
enjoy listening to your records with.
GENERAL USE
Allow at least 20 hours of break-in time.
The motor will make some low-level noise. This will not get into the system. The motor and bearings
will become quieter as you use your Nomad.
RECOMMENDED UPGRADES (SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER)
VPI Anti-Static Mat (or other third party mats of your preference)
HR-X Center Weight
Ortofon 2M Blue, Bronze, or Black (other cartridges can be used but the 2M series is compatible
and easy to use with the Nomad)