Instruction manual

1.75 g is between 17 and 18g on the scale (6a). To set the tracking force you must

first balance (zero) the tonearm (9).

The objective of balancing or zeroing the tonearm is to get the tonearm to float

parallel to the platter.

First, lower the cueing lever (7).

Using your left hand, lift, position, and hold the tonearm (9) between the tonearm

rest (8) and the platter (5). To avoid damage, be careful not to allow the cartridge to

contact the plinth (the turntable base).

With your free hand turn the counterweight counterclockwise or clockwise until the

tonearm floats freely, without the aid of your hand, in mid-air and parallel to the

platter. Don't worry about the number on the tracking force scale, you will soon

calibrate and set it properly. Once you have balanced the tonearm, return it to the

tonearm rest.

You are now going to set the ring with numbers on the counterweight to zero. This

is called the tracking force scale.

The tracking force scale (6a) turns independently of the counterweight.

IMPORTANT

With your right hand hold the rear part of the counterweight to make sure that

it does not move.

With your left hand, lightly grip and turn the tracking force scale until the number

zero is in the twelve o' clock position (dead center on top of the counterweight).

The tonearm is now zeroed. Check it, by once again floating the tonearm between

the tonearm rest and the platter. If the tonearm doesn’t float parallel to the platter at

zero, return to the previous steps and make the necessary adjustments.

Return the tonearm to the tonearm rest.

IMPORTANT

Do not touch the tracking force scale again.

Turn the counterweight counterclockwise with your right hand.

You will notice that the tracking force scale will also turn.

Turn it through numbers 5, 10, 15 to the position centered between 17 and 18 on the

scale). This is equivalent to 1.75 grams. The correct tracking force has now been

set.

Every arm and cartridge combination has an optimum tracking force. This can easily

be set by ear. Increments of 0.1g can produce significant differences. Once the

cartridge has run-in (usually about 24 -50 hours of playing time) feel free to

experiment with a slightly higher or lower tracking force and pick the one you prefer.