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Once the arm is correctly balanced return it to the rest (6). Hold the counterweight (4) without moving it, and
gently revolve the downforce scale ring (4a) until the zero is in line with the anti-skating stub (8). Check whether
the arm still balances out.
Rotate the counterweight counter clockwise (seen from the front) to adjust the downforce according to the cartridge
manufacturer's recommendations. One mark on the scale represents 1 mN (= 0,1g / 0,1 Pond) of downforce.
Please note: Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti-skating weight.
The recommended downforce for the factory fitted cartridge is
17,5mN
.
Anti-skating force adjustment
Hang the loop of the thread of the anti-skating weight in the groove of the anti-skating stub (8) corresponding
to the downforce applied to your cartridge and feed the thread through the loop of the wire support (9).
The anti-skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as follows:
Downforce
Groove in the stub (8)
10 - 14mN
1
st
from bearing rings
15 - 19mN
2
nd
" " "
20mN and bigger
3
rd
" " "
8
Fitting the lid
Fit the lid (dust cover) carefully over the hinge prongs and adjust the screws (14) until the lid stays open where you
want it to without being too stiff to open or close.
Connection to the amplifier
The record player has two possibilities of connection to the amplifier.
The analog output:
The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets (12) so you can substitute the interconnect cables
supplied with those of your choice for connection to the amplifier if you wish. Your dealer can advise you on
alternative cables. Use a line input (such as AUX, CD, Tuner or Video) on your amplifier.
!
Due to the built in phono pre-amplifier, a connection to a phono input (sometimes labelled gram, disc
or RIAA) or external RIAA phono pre-amplifier is not useful.
Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly. The right channel is usually marked red, the left
channel black or white. Check the manual supplied with your amplifier for relevant information. The earthing
wire of the tonearm lead should be connected to the earth terminal on your amplifier (if provided).
The digital output:
The record player has digital S/PDIF output through optical connector. Use the optical input on your
amplifier, AV receiver or D/A converter. Optical cable is not supplied with the record player. Your dealer can
help you with selection of the optical cable.
!
Due to the built in phono pre-amplifier, a connection to a phono input (sometimes labelled gram, disc
or RIAA) or external RIAA phono pre-amplifier is not useful.
Mains power connection
The turntable is supplied with a power supply suitable for your country's mains supply. Check the label before
connecting to ensure compliance with the mains rating in your house.
Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the socket (13) on the rear of the record player
before
connecting the power supply to the mains.
Switching on and off
Pressing the power switch (1) alternately starts or stops the motor.
Changing replay speed
Put the belt (22) over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (2). To revert to 33 r.p.m. repeat the
proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley.
