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. [. . . ] The life of the Stylus is 200-300 minutes, varying with the type of usage · · · . Section 7: BASIC KNOWLEGDE OF CUTTING MACHINE 7. 1 Description of Each Part · Cutting arm - the cutting arm consists of two parts: the base and the arm. The base has a mechanism which moves the arm from the outside to inside of the vinyl as you record. The VRX-2000 uses a DC motor to rotate the gear and move the head in a constant speed. In addition, the arm can be moved quickly by using the manual rotation wheel, to move the head toward the specific location on the vinyl blank where you would like to start recording, or to create a tail. Turntable - consists of a platter, platter weight, silicone mat, and disc holder. The silicone mat and disc holder secure the disc on the turntable solidly, and prevents shifting of the blank disc. The turntable is driven by high torque direct drive AC motor and generates a very stable rotation to record the music accurately. 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 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. Cutting Equalizer ­ An analogue record is recorded using RIAA equalizer, in order to allow the vinyl to hold a wide frequency range. 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. [. . . ] Set external music source at the desired start point in pause or stop mode 16. Manually move the arm by using manual rotation wheel and position arm above appropriate point on blank. Using the brush gently take the excess vinyl off-cuts away form the cutting Stylus. Try to make the vinyl off-cuts wind around the center spindle (disc holder). [. . . ]