User manual VESTAX VRX 2000

[. . . ] VRX-2000 USER MANUAL (preliminary) VRX-2000 VINYL CUTTING MACHINE Congratulations on your purchase of this quality product from Vestax Corporation: the sensational VRX-2000 Vinyl Cutting Machine. The VRX-2000 can give you superb results in the making of long-lasting Vinyl records. To achieve such results, please remember that the mastering process of Vinyl records requires skill and a basic understanding of complicated audio waveforms. Cutting Vinyl from a cassette-based multi-track recording or a stereo cassette recorder should prove to be straight forward, as the frequency response of cassette-based music is not as intense as that of a CD. [. . . ] Cutting Head ­ the cutting head translates the music signal to the physical movement of the Stylus and cuts the groove on the blank disc. The cutting head of the VRX-2000 uses the same moving coil technology as top professional cutting machines from the past. The cutting head has 2 magnetic drivers separated by a 90 degree angle creating a V shape. This layout is optimum for stereo signal recording with the best possible channel separation, and best balance. The operation of the cutting head is very similar to that of a loudspeaker ­ it consists of a coil and a Magnet, and the coil moves as the electric current is applied. The coil is very intricate and fragile ­ improper handling or overloading may burn the coil or damage the components. Please be careful not to overload the coil and do not touch or disassemble the cutting head ­ damage by improper usage will not be covered by warranty service. Cutting Stylus ­ the cutting Stylus of the VRX-2000 uses a sapphire tip. The sapphire tip is very delicate and requires careful handling. The cutting head has a heater line to apply heat to the sapphire tip while recording. The heater line is very thin and easily damaged; it requires careful handling and setting up. Please do not use this cutting Stylus for any other purpose. Cutting Equalizer ­ An analogue record is recorded using RIAA equalizer, in order to allow the vinyl to hold a wide frequency range. The VRX-2000 has an RIAA Equalizer built in. This equalizer decreases the low end and increases the high end for the recording process. On playback, the phono EQ will automatically adjust to restore the · · · · original signal. Section 8: Description of VRX-2000 Components 8. 1 Top Panel 1. Please refer to section 3. 6 of this manual regarding danger of using alternate cleaning products). · Brush ­ qty 1 · Stylus cleaning liquid ­ not included ­ please purchase Stylus cleaner. · Stylus cleaning brush - qty 1 · Screwdriver to secure Stylus ­ qty 1 · Tweezers ­ qty 1 · Blank vinyl disc ­ qty 6 · Vinyl record labels ­ qty 12 · Owners manual and related vrx-2000 documents ­ qty 1 Section 10: ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP 10. 1 Platter assembly 1. Put silicone mat on top of platter weight. Caution: make sure silicone mat is dust-free 4. Remove the protective sheet of blank disc on both sides, and place blank disc on silicone mat; push the blank disc down on silicone mat using a lint-free cloth or the included record cleaner. [. . . ] Put the input level down as you would with a fade out on an audio mixer. Move the release lever gently to the up position, then unlock the Cam. Move the arm all the way to the right away from the vinyl. Push Start/Stop button to stop the platter rotation. [. . . ]