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ADJUSTING THE TONEARM
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(1) Adjusting tonearm balance
1) Set the POWER/SPEED switch either to the
ON/33 or ON/45 position.
2) Remove the tonearm from the armrest, and
keep it between the armrest and the tu rntable.
Raise (if hinged) or remove (if detachable) the
stylus guard if one is provided with your
cartridge.
3) Set the MOTOR/CUE switch to the PLAY
position.
4) Now check the balance: the headshell will
usually either tend to rise (if too light) or sink
(if too heavy).
5) Refer to Fig. 6, and move the main weight
assembly either back or forwards by rotating
it sl ightly
until the tonearm is perfectly
balanced.
6) Replace the tonearm on the armrest after ad
justment.
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Headshell
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adjustment,
in that order
Note: When making balance adjustment, pay at
tention to the tip of needle as the turntable
is rotating.
Fig.6
Balance adjustment
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Headshell is too heavy (rotate the main weight in
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Rear assembly is too heavy (rotate the main weight
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Main weight
Configuration for perfect balance
(2) Adjusting cartridge stylus tracking force
1) Be careful not to move the main weight after
balance adjustment, and turn only the indica
tor ring on the front of the main weight until
the zero ('0') comes opposite the center line
on the tonearm (See Fig. 7-a).
2) Rotate the main weight slowly in the direc
tion shown in Fig. 7-b, and note that the
indicator ring turns with it. Turn the main
weight until the black hairl ine on the tonearm
is opposite the recommended stylus tracking
force for your cartridge.
Main weight
Fig. 7
Adjusting Stylus Tracking Force
Indicator ring
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Indicator line
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