Vestax PDX-2300, Owner'S Manual

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q
Carefully release the tone arm from the tone arm clamp.
Adjustment of Horizontal Zero Balance
A Tone arm height adjustment may be necessary for some
cartridge types. The height can be adjusted up to 9mm by rotating
the arm height adjustment screw.
Cartridge height 16mm
↓
Height adjustment not necessary
Cartridge height 25mm
↓
Height adju9mm (Max)
ADJUSTMENT(S)
The balance weight and cartridge are
balanced, the tone-arm is held horizontal.
The balance weight setting is too heavy.
The balance weight setting is too light.
e
Return the tone arm to resting position.
w
Turn the balance weight clockwise or anti-clockwise until
balanced horizontally.
Rotate
this part
Balance Weight
Counter Ring
Rotate
this part
Balance Weight
Counter Ring
Arm Height Adjustment Screw
When adjusting the horizontal balance, take care not to
touch the stylus.
NOTE
If the balance weight is moved, readjust the horizontal
balance again.
If you put too much pressure on the stylus, it can
cause the stylus to jump during scratch play and will
shorten the stylus's life.
NOTE
Be sure to tighten the arm height adjustment screw
well. The stylus may jump/skip if the height setting is not
secured.
NOTE
NOTE
r
After adjusting the horizontal balance, set the balance weight
rotating only the counter ring to align with by the "0" weight
setting to the center line of the arm axis.
t
Turn the balance weight in the direction shown to adjust the
stylus pressure (weight setting will depend on your stylus).
When you turn the balance weight, the counter ring moves
displaying, the weight setting (0-5) selected.
Tone arm height adjustment