SME Model 3009 Series II IMPROVED Instruction Manual NOS

INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 3009 SERIES II IMPROVED

SME Model 3009 Series II Improved precision pick-up arms combine latest design features with the same high quality engineering and finish that made their predecessors famous for more than a decade. Each arm is meticulously built and tested and will meet its specification reliably through many years of service. Skilful design and choice of materials combine high mechanical strength with low inertia and friction ensuring full suitability for professional as well as domestic application. Technically correct and aesthetically satisfying the SME has been called “The best pick-up arm in the world” and we believe you will find this to be true.

CONTENTS Page 4 Setting out 5 Fitting the Arm 6 Fitting the Cartridge 7 Model 3009/S2 Improved (detachable shell) 8 Audio Lead 9 Pillar Adjustment Shell Adjustment Tracking Adjustment Balance Adjustment Bias Adjustment Operation

101 Establish the position for the bedplate with the mounting template. 102 Where space is restricted the template ma; be rotated up to 70” off the radial position.

103 103 103 Drill and form the cut-out in accordance with the template. Ensure that it is large enough to clear the screening can completely. Drill the four %” (1.2 mm.) pilot holes for the wood-screws. 104 Screw down the bedplate with the four wood-screws. 105 Adjust the screws as shown. 104 104 106 When the surface of 105 105 the turntable is more than 1%” (41 mm.) above that on which the bedplate is mounted a spacer SME Accessory P.l is required. 106 106

Fitting the cartridge 107 107 Fit the pin jacks to the cartridge terminals: White to left channel: Red to right channel: Blue to left ground: Green to right ground. Tails must never be soldered direct to the cartridge terminals. 6 108 110 108 Select screws of appropriate length. The top of the cartridge should lie snugly against the shell or as close to it as possible. The use of the finger lift is optional. Use spacers only if cartridge contours make it essential. 109 Fit the nuts. 110 Check that the cartridge lies symmetrically in the shell. This is important. 111 Tighten the screws taking care to preserve (1 IO)

112 112 113 Model 3009/S2 Improved (detachable shell) 112 Fit the tails to the shell terminals: White (1) to left channel: Red (2) to right channel: Blue (3) to left ground: Green (4) to right ground. Fit the cartridge as detailed on Page 6. 113 Insert the shell in the arm socket. 114 Press in to contact the thread. 115 Maintaining pressure, rotate the socket nut to draw the shell firmly home. Do not over-tighten.

SME Model 3009 Series II IMPROVED Instruction Manual NOS

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