User manual / Bedienungsanleitung
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Pic. 10: Alignment of the tonearm
Pic. 11: The tonearm tube must be
absolute parallel
2.5 Further adjustments
2.5.1 Tracking force pre-set up
Please check or adjust the tracking force always without a record on the platter! and according to
the cartridge manufacturer`s specification. Please ensure that the height of the measuring platform
on your tracking force gauge is the same height as a record to get an accurate measurement.
The Clearaudio Smart Stylus Gauge or Clearaudio Weight Watcher are recommended.
2.5.2 Adjustment of the tonearm height (Vertical-Tracking-
Angle / VTA)
You can change the height of your tonearm by loosening the two
locking screws on the side of the
tonearm mounting base (Pic. 7). After loosing the screws, you can
move the arm up or down to achieve the required height.
Tighten both screws when finished. Please pay attention to adjust the
tonearm tube parallel to the turntable chassis!
Re-check tracking force after adjusting VTA.
Pic. 9: Adjustment of the tonearm height
2.5.3 Alignment of the tonearm
For the further set-up of the tonearm, you need the cartridge
alignment gauge which is included as well.
Slide the gauge over the spindle of the turntable platter and
turn the platter into the position as shown on the beneath
picture.
Lift down the cartridge and place the diamond tip of the
cartridge on the reference point of the alignment gauge and
make sure that the edges of the tonearm tube are absolutely
parallel to the marking lines printed on the cartridge
alignment gauge. For that adjustment it is necessary to
take a look directly from the top on the tonearm and the
alignment gauge.
If you have to change the position of the diamond tip you
can unscrew the allen screw on the top of the tonearm`s
headshell and move the cartridge into the corresponding
position. Please make also sure that the leading edge of
the cartridge is parallel to the marker lines of the cartridge
alignment gauge. Fix the right position through looking the
headshell screw on the top.
During final tonearm and cartridge installation, always take
a look from the top onto the alignment gauge, to avoid any
parallax errors.
