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Advanced Debut PRO adjustment options
The following adjustments are NOT necessary for first time set-up but important later on when
changing or upgrading the cartridge! For the included cartridge these settings are factory set
correctly.
1. Adjusting the azimuth
The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the groove wall modulations
correctly.
The cartridge on your Debut PRO that comes pre-adjusted by the factory, is already correctly set
up and you do not need to adjust the azimuth anymore! You should check and/or re-adjust the
azimuth if you change or upgrade your cartridge.
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 is often the case).
Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without applying force. Please note: do
not remove the screw completely!
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.
Please note: 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.