Adjustment of Stylus Puressure
q Hold the balance weight with one hand as shown in the drawing, and rotate only counter ring to bring the numeral "0" of the ring into alignment with the center line on the
If the balance weight is moved, readjust the horizontal balance again.
w Turn the balance weight to present the reading on the gauge to the designed stylus force of your cartridge.
As counter ring moves in step with the balance weight, proper stylus pressure can selected by reading the graduated ring directly.
If you put too much pressure on the stylus, it can cause the stylus to jump during scratch play and will shorten the stylus's life.
Balance Weight |
Rotate |
this part |
Counter Ring |
Balance Weight
Rotate 
this part
Counter Ring
q Loosen the dynamic needle pressure adjustment knob and pull it to the position with appropriate needle pressure, the tighten the knob.
Dynamic Needle Pressure | |
Adjustment Knob | |
Loose | Close |
Dynamic Needle | |
Pressure | |
Adjustment Knob | |
Tone arm height adjustment
A Tone arm height adjustment may be necessary for some cartridge types. The height can be adjusted up to 9mm by rotating the arm height adjustment screw.
Cartridge height 16mm
Cartridge height 25mm
Be sure to tighten the arm height adjustment screw
well. The stylus may jump/skip if the height setting is not secured.
Arm Height Adjustment Screw |
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