Owner's Manual
We
recommend
the
use
of
a
high
quality
alignment
protractor
to
determine
correct
cartridge
positioning
for
the
minimum
tracking
error.
If
none
are
available,
follow
the
tonearm
manufacturer's
guidelines
for
overhang
and
offset
angle.
Then,
tighten
the
mounting
bolts.
Note:
Do
not
over
tighten
the
mounting
bolts
as
this
may
cause
damage
to
the
cartridge
and
is
not
necessary
for
optimum
performance.
Tracking
Force:
After
achieving
the
correct
alignment
of
the
cartridge
in
the
headshell,
final
adjustment
of
tracking
force
can
be
made.
The
suspension
systems
and
stylus
types
used
in
Oyster™
cartridges
are
designed
to
perform
optimally
when
a
tracking
force
of
between
1.7-
2.3
grams
is
applied,
depending
on
which
model.
If
under
1.7
grams
tracking
force
is
applied,
the
stylus
will
not
securely
seat
in
the
record
groove,
resulting
in
increased
record
and
stylus
wear.
At
greater
than
2.3
grams
tracking
force,
the
suspension
is
no
longer
functioning
properly
and
dynamics
will
be
lost.
Record
damage
will
occur
more
readily
with
too
little
tracking
force,
rather
than
too
much.
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