10
Adjusting the azimuth
The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to
trace the groove wall modulations correctly.
A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to
be corrected if your needle is not mounted exactly perpendicular to the
cartridge body (which can be the case).
1. Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube
without applying force.
Note: Do not remove the screw completely!
2. With the aid of a good magnifying glass adjust the needle until it is
vertical in the groove (i.e. perpendicular to the record's surface).
Ideally this should correspond to the top surface of the cartridge body
being parallel to the record surface. When you are satisfied that the
needle is vertical, retighten the screw carefully.
Under no circumstances should the arm tube be adjusted with the
needle still in the record groove! Irreparable damage may be caused to
the cantilever suspension! The arm must be lifted to make each
adjustment and lowered afterwards to check it.
Anti-skating (bias) adjustment
Refer to the 'Assembly/setup' section of this manual.
Side view
Cartridge replacement/adjustment continued
