Owners Manual

ENGLISHENGLISH
When installing a new cartridge or headshell on the TN-5BB,
use the Cartridge Alignment Gauge to adjust the cartridge
attachment position so that tracking error is minimized.
Cartridge Alignment Gauge overview
Use the template included with this product, or download the
PDF from our website (https://teac.jp/int/product/tn-5bb/) and
print it at actual size.
After printing, carefully open a hole for the spindle, or use a
utility knife to cut a cross into the spindle hole on the template.
ATTENTION
o In order to prevent the stylus from becoming caught and
causing damage, print on photo paper, glossy paper or
other paper with a smooth surface.
o After printing the PDF, confirm that the distance between
the center of the spindle hole and B is exactly 60mm. If
this distance is incorrect, printing was not at actual size, so
this cannot be used to attach the cartridge at the correct
position.
Hole for spindle
Confirm that this length is 60 mm.
Vertical guideline Vertical guideline
NOTE
o The vertical and horizontal lines are guidelines.
o The distance from the tonearm rotation central axis
(tonearm pivot) to the center of the record is called the
“pivot-to-spindle distance”. The distance from the tone-
arm pivot to the cartridge stylus tip is called the “effective
length”. The difference between the two is the overhang
length. Only this overhang length is adjusted with basic
cartridge adjustment. Using this adjustment tool, how-
ever, the cartridge attachment position and angle can be
adjusted more precisely, realizing a setup that suppresses
tracking error even more.
Cartridge attachment explanation
Temporarily fix the cartridge in position as explained in the
previous “Changing the cartridge” section.
When adjusting the cartridge position, move the cartridge
along the screw holes in alignment with the central axis of the
cantilever and headshell. (See the illustration below.)
Central axis
d: outward, e: inward
o The sides of the cartridge and the cantilever might not
be parallel due to individual differences. This might be a
slight inclination, but it cannot be ignored when making
this adjustment, so align the central axis to that of the
cantilever.
o To enable precise adjustment of the cartridge position,
partially tighten the screws used to attach the cartridge to
the headshell to hold it in place temporarily. Tightening the
screws too much will prevent adjustment of the cartridge
position.
1 Place the Cartridge Alignment Gauge on
the turntable so that the spindle goes
through its spindle hole.
2 Move the Cartridge Alignment Gauge
and the tonearm to find the position
where the vertical line that passes
through point A and the central axis of
the headshell match.
Cartridge alignment (overhang adjustment)
3 Make precise adjustments to the cartridge
attachment position so that the stylus tip
and point A are at the same position.
Refer to “Cartridge attachment explanation” for the
relationship between the positions of the cartridge and
the headshell.
4 Move the Cartridge Alignment Gauge
and the tonearm to move the stylus tip
to the point B position.
5 If the headshell is parallel to the guide-
line, proceed to the next step. If it is not
parallel, refer to the illustration below
and repeat adjustments from step 2.
The overhang is too large.
Move the cartridge inward.
The overhang is too small.
Move the cartridge outward.
6 Tighten the screws firmly, taking care
not to shift the cartridge position.
7 Balance the tonearm and adjust the
tracking force.
Follow the procedures in “Balancing the tonearm and
adjusting the tracking force” on page5
9