SME 15 Manual de usuario
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL 15
SME is an iconic brand founded in 1946 by audio legend Alastair
Robertson-Aikman in West Sussex, England. Today SME is
recognised as makers of the nest precision turntables
and
tonearms in the world. Entirely made in-house with state of
the art manufacturing processes, complemented by traditional
craftsmanship methods.
SME audio has evolved from 75 years of engineering excellence,
innovation and perfection delivering precise and pure audio
reproduction
.
Audio Perfection
INSTRUCTIONS
This is no ordinary turntable.
These instructions cover unpacking, set up, specications and operation.
Please read carefully.
MODEL 15
PRECISION TURNTABLE
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE POWER UNIT COVERS.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE POWER UNIT OR SPEED CONTROL UNIT
COVER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
• Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
• TheventslotsintheSpeedControlUnitarefornecessaryvenlaon.Toensurereliableoperaonofthisapparatusandtoprotect
fromoverheangtheseventsmustneverbeblockedorcovered.
• Donotplaceawatercontainingvesselonthisapparatus,asthiscanresultinariskofreorelectricshock.Donotexposethis
apparatus to rain or place it near water.
• Ifthisapparatusaccidentallygetswet,unplugitandcontactanauthoriseddealerimmediately.
• Youcancleanthisapparatuswithadampclothwhennecessary,butbesuretounplugtheapparatusrst.Tocutothepower
source,unplugtheapparatusfromtheACwalloutlet.
• DonotoverloadACwalloutlets,powercablesoradaptorsbeyondtheircapacityasthiscanresultinreorelectricshock.
• Powercablesshouldberoutedsothattheyarenotlikelytobewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainstthem,paying
parcularaenontocablesattheplugend,adaptorsandthepointtheyexitfromtheappliance.
• BeforeconnecngtheACpowercabletothePowerUnit,makesurethevoltageofthePowerUnit,asmarkedontheidencaon
labelattherear,correspondstothelocalelectricitysupply.
• Neverinsertanythingmetallicintotheopenpartsofthisapparatus.
• OnlyaqualiedtechnicianshouldremovethePowerUnitorSpeedControlUnitcover.
• Besuretoholdtheplug,notthepowercable,whendisconnecngthisapparatusfromanelectricsocket.
• LocatethisapparatusnearaneasilyaccessibleACoutlet.
• If this apparatus does not operate normally, in parcular if there are any unusual sounds or smells, unplug it immediately
and consult an authorised dealer.
• UnplugthisapparatusfromtheACoutletbeforeanyservice.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
ThepowercableonthisequipmentwhensuppliedforuseintheUK,isedwithamouldedplugincorporangafuse.Thevalueof
thefuseisindicatedonthepinfaceoftheplugandifitrequiredreplacingafuseapprovedtoBSI1362ofthesamerangmustbe
used.Neverusetheplugwiththefusecoveromiedifthecoverisdetachable.Iftheplugedisnotsuitableforthepowerpointsin
yourroomorifthepowercableisnotlongenoughtoreachthepowerpoint,youshouldobtainasuitablesafetyapprovedextension
lead or consult your dealer for assistance.
IMPORTANT:
Thewiresinthepowercablearecolouredinaccordancewiththefollowingcode:BLUE NEUTRAL, BROWN LIVE. As these colours may
notcorrespondtothecolouredmarkingsidenfyingtheterminalsinyourplug,proceedasfollows:ThewirecolouredBLUEmustbe
connectedtotheterminalmarkedwiththeleerNorcolouredBLUEorBLACK.ThewirecolouredBROWNmustbeconnectedtothe
terminalmarkedwiththeleerLorcolouredBROWNorRED.
WARNING:
DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL, WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER (E) OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL
OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable to the European Union and other European countries with separate collecon system).
Themarkingshownonthisproductoritsliterature,indicatesthatitshouldnotbedisposedwithotherhouseholdwastesatthe
endofitsworkinglife.Topreventpossibledamagetotheenvironmentorhumanhealthfromuncontrolledwastedisposal,please
separatethisfromothertypesofwastesandrecycleitresponsiblytopromotethesustainablere-useofmaterialresources.
Householdusersshouldcontacteithertheretailerwheretheypurchasedthisproductortheirlocalgovernmentoce,formore
detailedinformaonofwhereandhowtheycantakethisitemforenvironmentallysaferecycling.
Businessusersshouldcontacttheirsupplierandcheckthetermsandcondionsofthepurchasecontract.Thisproductshouldnot
bemixedwithothercommercialwastesfordisposal.
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1. CONTENTS
Page
6 Introducon
7 Dimensions&Weights
7 Drive System
7 SpeedRange
8 PackingList
9 PartsIdencaon-Turntable
11 Unpacking
13 SengUp-Turntable
15 SengUp-Tonearm
16 PowerCableConnecons
17 Operaon-Turntable
18 Operaon-PlayingaRecord
18 Operaon-Tonearm
19 Maintenance
20 TransitPrecauons
21 Guarantee
22 Appendix
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2. INTRODUCTION
The SME Model 15 precision turntable is built to exacng engineering
standards providing reliability and freedom from crical adjustments.
Buildintegrity,sophiscatedelectronicsandvibraonfreemovingparts
allowthefullcapabiliesofanysoundtobefullyexplored.
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3. DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Turntable mm (inch)
Width 452(17.80)
Depth 361(14.21)
Height(topoftonearm) 175(6.88)
Speed Control Unit
Width 150(5.90)
Depth 295(11.61)
Height 85(3.34)
Power Unit
Height 83(3.26)
Width 190(7.48)
Depth 243(9.56)
330(12.99)
Weight kg (Ib)
Turntable 18.73(41.29)
PowerUnit 4.04(8.90)
SpeedControlUnit 2.52(5.55)
Shipping 29.1(64.15)
4. DRIVE SYSTEM
The turntable is driven by a custom made bi-phase AC synchronous
motor.ThespeedcontrolunitusesadedicatedDSPenginetogenerate
two independent pure mathemacal sine waves which provide total
controloffrequency,phaserelaonshipandamplitude.Theseinturnare
matched (tuned) to the motor for accuracy to obtain the best possible
performance. The output driver stage is a 2 channel, class AB Bi-polar
designwith lowdistoronandrelaycoupleddirectlytothe motor.The
enredesignisimplementedusinghighqualitysurfacemounttechnology
onagoldplatedFR4PCB.
5. SPEED RANGE
Thespeedrangeis331
/3and45rpmwithindependentmemorysengsvia
a switched encoder.
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6. PACKING LIST
Qty Descripon 3
1 Model15Turntable..............Tonearm..............
1 SpeedControlUnit
1 PowerUnit–100V 115V 230V
1 PowerCable–UK EU USA
1 LEMOPowerCables
1 DriveBelt
1 SyringeofBearingOil
1 Plaer
1 StroboscopicDisc
1 OilFillerAdaptor(ed)
1 OilFillerBoxSpanner
1 RecordClamp
1 RecordSpindleWasher
1 SuspensionHeightSengGauge
1 StylusGuard
4 M3x12CapScrews(ed)
1 3mmHexHandleWrench
1 4mmHexWrench
1 TonearmToolKit
1 GuaranteeCard
1 TonearmInstruconManual
1 Model15InstruconManual
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7.
Upper Gallery
Cover Driven Pulley Drive Belt
Turntable
Spindle
Record
Spindle
Washer
Plaer M3x12
Cap Screws
Suspension
Bands
Lower Gallery
Cover
Sub-Chassis
Motor
AdjustableFeet
(x3) Motor
Transit
Screw
Dampening
Bath
Insert
Stylus
Guard
Centralising
Band
Rubber
Insert Pad
Stainless
Steel Ball
Main
Chassis
Height
Seng
Gauage
Column
Base
Motor
Pulley
Pulley Transit
Screws(x4)
SuspensionAdjustment
Point-3mmHexWrench
Suspension Transit Screws
(x2)
TonearmMounngPlate
JackingScrews
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7.
2
3
4567
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10
11
12
5
6
8
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1
4
1. SpeedControlUnit
2. PowerBuon
3. RotarySpeedControl
4. Air Vents
5. Plaer
6. RecordClamp
7. Tonearm
8. Headshell
9. Stylus Guard
10. SubChassis
11. MainChassis
12. AdjustableFoot
1. SpeedControlUnitInput
2. LeRCAPhonoOutput
3. EarthPost-Turntable
4. RightRCAPhonoOutput
5. Motor
6. EarthPost-Motor
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