Technics SL-1200GAE, Owner'S Manual

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Adjustment
(continued)
3
4
1
2
Tone arm height
Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you
are using makes it necessary.
Preparation
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Put a record on the turntable.
1
Release the arm lock.
Index line
Arm-height control
ring
Cartridge height
(H) in millimeters
Height control
position
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21
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0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Arm lock
(Released)
(Locked)

Use the chart below as reference to find the
appropriate position mark for the height of
your cartridge.
k Turn the arm-height
control ring to align the
position mark with the
index line.
0 to 6 mm (0” to
15
/
64
”)
are marked on the arm
height control ring.
2
Adjust the height with the arm-
height control ring.
Adjust the arm height until the tone arm
becomes parallel to a record.
(For supplied head shell)
„
When you don't know the cartridge
height (H),
Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to
damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp.
Lower the cue lever, rest the stylus on a record
and adjust the height control until the tone arm
and record are parallel.
3
After arm height adjustment is
finished, lock the tone arm by
turning the arm lock knob.
Parallel to the turntable
Attention
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Be careful not to damage the stylus tip.
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Do not use the product with the arm lock
released.
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