accuracy in sound2M 782M 78 Verso
2M 78 PnP MkII

2M Mono2M Mono Verso
2M Mono PnP MkII

2M Red2M Red Verso
2M Red PnP MkII

2M Blue
2M Blue Verso
2M Blue PnP MkII

2M Bronze
2M Black
2M Bronze Verso
2M Black Verso
2M Bronze PnP MkII 2M Black PnP MkII

2M Black LVB 250

Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.

4 mV

4 mV

5.5 mV

5.5 mV

5 mV

5 mV

5 mV

Frequency range at -3 dB

20–20,000 Hz

20–22,000 Hz

20–22,000 Hz

20–25,000 Hz

20–29,000 Hz

20–31,000 Hz

20–31,000 Hz

Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force

70 µm

70 µm

70 µm

80 µm

80 µm

80 µm

80 µm

Compliance, dynamic, lateral

18 µm/mN

18 µm/mN

20 µm/mN

20 µm/mN

22 µm/mN

22 µm/mN

22 µm/mN

Nude Shibata on
Stylus type
Spherical
Nude Spherical
Elliptical
Nude Elliptical
Nude Fine Line
Nude Shibata							Boron cantilever2

Tracking force recommended

1.8 g (18 mN)

1.8 g (18 mN)

1.8 g (18 mN)

1.8 g (18 mN)

1.5 g (15 mN)

1.5 g (15 mN)

1.6 g (16 mN)

Recommended load resistance

47 kOhm

47 kOhm

47 kOhm

47 kOhm

47 kOhm

47 kOhm

47 kOhm

Recommended load capacitance

150–300 pF

150–300 pF

150–300 pF

150–300 pF

150–300 pF

150–300 pF

150–300 pF

Weight7.2 g (20 g PnP)

7.2 g (20 g PnP)

7.2 g (20 g PnP)

7.2 g (20 g PnP)

7.2 g (20 g PnP)

7.2 g (20 g PnP)

7.2 g3

About the Ortofon 2M Series cartridges
Thank you for choosing the Ortofon 2M magnetic cartridge system for high performancesound reproduction of your favourite analogue records.
Our company has been working with sound reproduction since 1918. Ortofon developed
its first phono cartridge in 1948, since then more than 300 different phono cartridges havebeen developed and manufactured. Reflecting our extensive experience in industrial design
and technological know-how we have become the global leader in the manufacture andsupply of phono cartridges.
The 2M Series has been engineered in accordance with the highest standards and iscongruent with Ortofon’s unrelenting commitment to providing the most precise andaccurate reproduction possible without coloration.

Warning
This phono cartridge is only formounting on tonearms and mustnot be used for other purposes.

The 2M cartridges are available in three configurations: 2M for top mounting, 2M Verso forbottom mounting and 2M PnP for universal tonearm mounting. Except for the 2M Black LVB
250 which is only available in the top mount configuration. The weight and size of the 2M
series have been optimized to fit the most common turntables on the market as of today.
As a result of reviewer listening tests we feel confident that you will appreciate and enjoy theunique qualities of these cartridges.
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Mounting the 2M cartridge
1. Remove stylus unit with stylus guard before working with leads and screws. Handle allparts carefully. (fig. 1-2)

Fig. 2

Fig. 16

2. Note colours and channel indications on rear side of the body for correct connection of
the tone arm leads. (fig. 3)

White L+

Green RGRed R+

Blue LG

Fig. 3

3. The Ortofon packing contains a pair of screws with a thread length of 5 mm. Thescrews are to be used with headshell thicknesses of max. 3.5 mm. The 2M threaded
mounting plate has a thickness of 3 mm.

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2M top mount

2M Verso bottom mount

Do not tighten screws completely before the stylus unit has been remounted (fig. 1) – toadjust stylus overhang refer to the record player or tone arm manual and cartridge
dimensions. (fig. 5)
Never overtighten screws and never use aluminium screws, as they can get stuck in thethreaded holes of the mounting plate.
Note: If excessively long screws are used and are pressing against the body material, thismay influence channel separation and could damage the cartridge body. In caseof such damage the Ortofon warranty will be void.
4. Adjust tone arm parallel to record surface, adjusting anti-skating and stylus pressure
according to cartridge recommended data and record player manual.

Fig. 4

To check that you are using the right length of screws – please observe that screws must
not touch the body under the mounting plate – look into the small openings on each sideof the body. (fig. 4)

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3.5 mm18.0 mm20˚

18.5 mm

6.0 mm24.0 mm

Stylus care and maintenance
To obtain optimal sound reproduction, remove dust from stylus regularly by using theenclosed small brush.
If the headshell can be easily
removed from the tone arm, werecommend that you turn thediamond upwards and brushgently forward in the directionof the diamond tip along thecantilever.

Fig. 51018.5 mm

12.7 mm

M2.5 mm

We do not recommend the use ofpropyl alcohol (or other cleaningfluids) for cleaning the cartridge,
as the diamond cement as well as
the suspension system could beseriously damaged and thereby
ruin the cartridge.

Fig. 611

Stylus guard

How to replace M2.0 mm screws on 2M Verso

Remove the stylus guard before use by holding at the front and rear of the guard andgently pressing the rear while tilting it downwards. (fig. 7-8)

•	Remove the stylus with the stylus protection guard from the cartridge body to avoid any
damage to the diamond• Using Torx 8 key, unscrew the black screw from the Verso top plate• Remove the top plate from the cartridge body by pulling the screws off• Remove the two countersunk screws from the top plate• Insert the two M2.0 mm screws in the top plate•	Mount the top plate on the cartridge body. Hold the top plate with screw-threads
hanging down and turn the cartridge body 180 degrees. Mount from above• Mount the black screw in the top plate and tighten with appropriate force• Mount the cartridge on the tonearm using the enclosed tool
• Mount the stylus with the stylus protection guard on the cartridge bodyFig. 712Fig. 813

2M Headshell features•	Universal mount fitting a wide range of tonearms.
•	The headshell body is manufactured from a special compound used for Medicalindustry, ensures high rigidity while reducing unwanted vibration•	Distance to connector 52 mm. Headshell with a 2M cartridge pre-mounted provides
correct Baerwald alignment with the major part of tonearms with universal mount.
•	Headshell weight 12.8 g•	Headshell weight with a 2M cartridge pre-mounted 20 g

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