SME 10 Owners manual

PRECISION TURNTABLE

Instructions

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Precision Turntable

Instructions

This is not an ordinary turntable. These instructions cover unpacking, adjustment and
installation procedures and you owe it to yourself to read them carefully before proceeding
further.

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1. Introduction

The SME Model 10 Precision Turntable is built to exacting engineering standards providing
reliability and freedom from critical adjustments. Build integrity, sophisticated electronics and
vibration free moving parts allow the full capabilities of any sound system to be fully
explored.

2. Contents

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3 Introduction
5 Dimensions and specification
6 Packing list
7 Parts identification - Model 10 - Turntable

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8 Parts identification - Model 10 - Pick-up Arm
9 Unpacking

9/10 Setting up

10 Fitting the Model 10 Precision Pick-up Arm
10/11 Fitting the Cartridge
11/12 Fitting the Headshell

12 Balancing the Arm

12 Vertical Tracking Adjustment (VTF)
12/13 Arm Height Adjustment (VTA)

13 Horizontal Tracking Angle Adjustment (HTA)

14 Positioning the Armrest

14 Locking the Base

14 Anti-Skate Control
14/15 Operation (turntable)

15 Operation (pick-up arm)
15/16 Maintenance

16 Transit Precautions

17 Guarantee

18 Appendix

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3. Dimensions (turntable)

Width 370.0mm (14.57”)
Depth 350.0mm (13.80”)
Height 161.0mm (6.3”) - Record clamp fitted
Platter Diameter 304.0mm (11.97”)
Spindle to Arm 215.35mm (8.48”)
Net Weight 16.0Kg (35lb)
Shipping weight 18.25Kg (40lb)

4. Specification (turntable)

Motor commutation and speed selection are supervised by an 8-bit micro-controller and
regenerative braking reduces run-on to a minimum.
The special SME motor sets new standards of speed stability and quiet running. Its
rotation is compared 120 times per revolution each speed having its own crystal
reference ensuring rotation is exactly 33 1/3 or 45 rpm.

Speeds 33 1/3 & 45 rpm

5. Dimensions (tone-arm)

Distance from pivot to stylus 233.15mm (9.18”)
Distance from pivot to turntable centre 215.35mm (8.48”)
Cartridge fixing centres 12.70mm (0.50”)
Offset Angle 23.6
Linear offset 93.47mm (3.68”)
Overhang 17.8mm (0.70”)

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6. Specification (tone-arm)

Effective mass 9.5g
Cartridge balance range 6-17g
Vertical tracking force 0-3g
Maximum tracking error 0.012O/mm
Null point inner/outer 66.04/120.9mm (2.60”/4.76”)

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7. Packing List - Model 10 turntable

Qty Description Part No. 

1 Base and sub-chassis assembly 1200 
1 Platter 1201 
1 Operating Instructions 1271 

1 Record Clamp 1239A 
1 Dust Cover 1244 
1 Stylus guard 1245 
1 Power supply unit - 100V  115V  230V  1266 
1 Power Cord - UK  EUR  USA  1098-9 

1 Drive Belt 1100 
1 Syringe of Lubricating Oil 1287 

1 Record Spindle Washer 1148 
4 Socket Cap Screws M3 x 12 5893/12 

8. Packing List - Model 10/A turntable

Items in addition to the above

Qty Description Part No. 

1 Precision Pick-Up Arm 1300 
1 Detachable Headshell 1252 
1 Alignment Protractor 1257 
2 Plain Washer M4 1286 

1-set Alloy Cartridge Fixing Screws (Bright) 2300 

1 3-part Polystyrene Pack 3964 
1 1,2M Audio Lead 3900A 
1 Finger Lift and Two Washers 4906/7 

1 VTA Screw 5860 
1 Hexagon Wrench 2,5mm A/F 5896 

1 Ball-Ended Hexagon Wrench 3,0 A/F 5905/300 
1 Spanner 5,0/5,5 A/F 5923 
1 Hexagon Wrench 2,0mm A/F 5924 
1 Hexagon Wrench 0,89mm A/F 5926 
2 Socket Cap Screws M4 x 18 5974/18 
1 Hexagon Wrench 3,0mm A/F 5990 

Model 10 Turntable Serial No: ....................

Model 10 Pick-up Arm Serial No: ....................

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