ULTRA PITCH MOD: VESTAX HANDY TRAX |
This Kit is designed for the Vestax Handytrax Non-USB or USB. The Kit is configured to go inline between the Motor and Circuit Board. Soldering iron is not needed for this installation. |
PREREQUISITES |
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STEP 1 |
Flip the turntable over to rest it on the top cover and remove the 8 screws on the back using a philips screw drivers or using a drill with a philips drill bit for faster access. |
STEP 2 |
Flip the turntable in the fixed position and choose an area to drill a small hole for the Ultra-pitch kit. Note: The Vestax Handytrax is very limited on space. Refer to the picture below for the most ideal placement for the Ultra-pitch kit. |
STEP 3 |
Carefully drill a small hole using an electrical drill with drill bit attached. Do your best to not over drill the hole. |
STEP 4 |
Remove the Ultra-pitch kit knob, nut and washer from the Ultra-pitch kit. |
STEP 5 |
Insert the Ultra-pitch kit into the hole and use a 10mm socket (optional) to tighten the nut onto the Ultra-pitch kit to keep it from moving. |
STEP 6 |
Cutting inside the Vestax handytrax may be required in order to properly fit the Ultra-pitch kit in the recommended location. (Refer to picture) Note: The Ultra-pitch kit in the picture is different from the one everyone is receiving. I've sent out an upgraded version of the Ultra-pitch kit to Vestax users. The new kit is designed specifically for the Vestax which helps avoid any feedback issues you may run into. |
STEP 7 |
With wire cutters or scissors cut the Motor wires at about the center. |
STEP 8 |
After you cut the wires you’ll need separate and strip the 4 wires (2 x white & 2 red/white) on the portable turntable using a pair of wire strippers. |
WIRING DIAGRAM |
Use the wire diagram as a guide to properly match the colored wires. |
STEP 9 |
Connect the Red Wire from the Kit to the Red and White Stripe Wire (positive) coming from the circuit board into one of the orange wire butts included in the kit. Using a pair of pliers, snap the orange button on the wire butt down to lock both wires into place. |
STEP 10 |
Connect the Black Wire from the Kit to the Solid White Wire (Negative) coming from the circuit board into one of the orange wire butts included in the kit. Using a pair of pliers, snap the orange button on the wire butt down to lock both wires into place. |
STEP 11 |
Gently pull on the wires to make sure their secure and don’t come out of the 4-wire butts. |
STEP 12 |
Use electrical tape to tape down any excess wire laying around with inside the turntable. |
STEP 13 |
Plug in the power adapter or insert batteries to test the start/stop button mod. Once Start/Stop button has been successfully installed. Place the bottom of the turntable back onto the turntable and screw in the 8 screws using a phillips screw driver or electrical drill and phillips drill bit. |
STEP 14 |
Enjoy your new Ultra-pitch kit mod! |
