Adjusting the azimuth |
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** The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace |
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A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be |
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Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without |
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applying force. Please note: do not remove the screw completely! |
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With the aid of a good magnifying glass adjust the needle until it is vertical in the groove (i.e. perpendicular to the record's surface). Ideally this should correspond to the top surface of the cartridge body being parallel to the record surface.
When you are satisfied that the needle is vertical retighten the screw carefully.
Under no circumstances should the arm tube be adjusted with the needle still in the record groove! Irreparable damage may be caused to the cantilever suspension! The arm must be lifted to make each adjustment and lowered afterwards to check it.
Anti-skating force adjustment
The
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10 - 14mN | 1st | from bearing rings | ||
15 - 19mN | 2nd | " | " | " |
20mN and bigger | 3rd | " | " | " |
Hang the loop of the thread of the
Connection to the amplifier
The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets (9) so you can substitute the interconnect cables supplied with those of your choice for connection to the amplifier if you wish. Your dealer can advise you on alternative cables. Use the Phono input (sometimes labelled gram, disc or RIAA) on your amplifier. Make sure that the phono input offers correct matching and amplification for the type of cartridge used. Line inputs (such as CD, Tuner, Tape or Video) are not suitable.
Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly. The right channel is usually marked red, the left channel black or white. Check the manual supplied with your amplifier for relevant information. An earthing wire may be connected to the screw terminal between the sockets if you encounter hum problems when using the record player.
If your amplifier does not have an input suitable for phono cartridges you will require a separate phono amplifier stage for MM or MC cartridges such as the
For detailed product information please refer to the
The recommended load resistance for the factory fitted cartridge is:
Mains power connection
The turntable is supplied with a power supply suitable for your country's mains supply. Check the label before connecting to ensure compliance with the mains rating in your house.
Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the socket (8) on the rear of the record player before connecting the power supply to the mains.
Switching on and off
Pressing the power switch (1) alternately starts or stops the motor.
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