Vestax PDX-2300 Adjustments, Adjustment of Horizontal Zero Balance, Tone arm height adjustment

ADJUSTMENT(S)

Adjustment of Horizontal Zero Balance

qCarefully release the tone arm from the tone arm clamp.

wTurn the balance weight clockwise or anti-clockwise until balanced horizontally.

NOTE

When adjusting the horizontal balance, take care not to touch the stylus.

eReturn the tone arm to resting position.

rAfter adjusting the horizontal balance, set the balance weight rotating only the counter ring to align with by the "0" weight setting to the center line of the arm axis.

NOTE

If the balance weight is moved, readjust the horizontal balance again.

tTurn the balance weight in the direction shown to adjust the stylus pressure (weight setting will depend on your stylus). When you turn the balance weight, the counter ring moves displaying, the weight setting (0-5) selected.

NOTE

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.

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

↓

Height adjustment not necessary

Cartridge height 25mm

↓

Height adjustment +9mm (Max)

NOTE

Be sure to tighten the arm height adjustment screw well. The stylus may jump/skip if the height setting is not secured.

The balance weight and cartridge are balanced, the tone-arm is held horizontal.

The balance weight setting is too heavy.

The balance weight setting is too light.

Balance Weight

Rotate

this part

Counter Ring

Balance Weight

Rotate this part

Counter Ring

Arm Height Adjustment Screw

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