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SME V service manual/parts list

I had no problem finding these for an SME 3009 S2, but SME V?

My google-fu is weak. I can't find a single page or image anywhere.

Anyone throw me a bone here?

I just bought an SME V and the VTF knob isn't calibrated. 1.5 gm is really 1.75-ish. Yeah, I'm sure I could send it back for R&R, but I figure there's a set screw somewhere and don't really want to go poking at it just yet without having a schematic.

Plus, I like having as much information as possible on my stuff.

Thanks.

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dover
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@normb 

Here's a suggestion - what about reverse calibrating the dial  -

Set the VTF to 1.75g using the dial.

Now adjust the counterweight so that the VTF is actually 1.75g at the stylus tip - using your scales.

Now check 1.5g & 2.0g using the dial and scales to see if it is accurate enough to rely on.

Personally I prefer to set VTF with a combination of static and dynamic VTF. A ratio of 2:1 works very well - for example if you want 1.5g tracking force - set static downforce using counterweight to 1.0g and then spring force of 0.5g to bring it up to 1.5g. 

This is recommended by Grado after conducting tests - and JCarr also has found a mix of static & dynamic to be optimum.

 

 

 

 

 

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