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Operation
02
Part names and functions
Top panel
AN
TI-SKATING
7
8
9
a
b
c
d
5
6
e
4
2
3
1
1
SPEED button
Changes the speed according to the record to be played.
2
START button
Pressing the button starts rotation of the turntable.
3
STOP button
Pressing the button stops rotation of the turntable.
4
SIZE SELECT lever
Changes the size according to the record to be played.
5
Headshell
Used with a cartridge attached.
6
Lock nut
Holds the cartridge attached.
7
Tone arm
8
Arm rest
Serves as the support base for the tone arm.
9
Lifter lever
The tone arm goes up when the lever is pulled up. The tone arm goes down when the lever is pushed down.
a
Arm lifter
This device is used to move the tone arm up and down. It is operated by the lifter lever.
b
ANTI-SKATING dial
When a record is played, there is power to pull the stylus tip toward the inner perimeter. By matching this dial
to the stylus pressure value, that power is eliminated.
c
Stylus pressure adjustment ring
Used to match to the appropriate stylus pressure of the cartridge.
d
Balance weight
Used to balance the tone arm and adjust the stylus pressure.
e
Adapter for EP record
Used to play standard EP records.
Adjustment
Adjusting the tone arm balance
Prepare as follows;
!
For cartridges with removable stylus covers, remove the stylus cover.
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Push down the lifter lever.
1 Set the [ANTI-SKATING] dial to “0”.
2 Keep the tone arm from the arm rest and adjust the balance so it is horizontal.
Turn the balance weight until the tone arm becomes almost horizontal.
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When moving the tone arm, make sure that the stylus tip does not directly touch the turntable and the like.
Balance weight too far to the back
Balance weight too far to the front
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