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CAUTION
Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Precautions
On Safety
Should any solid object or
liquid fall into the tonearm,
have it checked by your Factory
Authorized Consultant
On Placement
• Place the unit in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent
heat buildup and prolong the life
of the unit.
• Do not place the unit near heat
sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything near
the unit that might create RF
interference.
On Operation
Before connecting to phono
stage components, be sure to
follow component manufacturers
intructions.
On Cleaning
Clean tonearm, and controls with
a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your
Cobra tonearm, please contact
your Continuum Authorized
Installation Consultant
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY ..................6
DESIGN FEATURES
Arm Wand ............................................ 8
Headshell ............................................. 8
Fingerlift .............................................. 10
Arm Lifter ............................................. 10
Counterweight ...................................... 10
Vertical Bearing Motion ........................... 12
Horizontal Bearing Motion ....................... 14
Azimuth Adjustment .............................. 14
Stylus Rake Angle (SRA) or (VTA) ............ 16
Overhang Adjustment ............................ 20
Anti Skate or Bias Adjustment ................. 22
INSTALLATION
Why Set up is Critical ............................. 24
Installation & Set up .............................. 28
Positioning Central Tower on Turntable ..... 30
Distance of Spindle to Cross Arm Pivot ..... 34
VTA & SRA Set up .................................. 36
Mounting the Cartridge ........................... 38
Mounting & Balancing the Arm ................ 38
Connecting and Adjusting Anti Skate ........ 42
Setting the Azimuth ............................... 48
OWNER CARE & MAINTENANCE
Routine ................................................ 54
Specifications ........................................ 56
THE COBRA’S DESIGN HISTORY
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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