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How to prepare the record player for operation
Fitting the tone arm head
Fit the tone arm head 1 on the tone arm tube 3 as
shown.
1
3
2
Secure the tone arm head to the tone arm by turning
the locking ring 2 clockwise while holding the tone
arm head horizontal.
Fitting the counterweight
The counterweight 2 is screwed onto the tone arm as
illustrated.
1
2
Balancing the tone arm
If the pick-up cartridge is fitted with a removable
stylus cover, remove it. Take care not to touch the
stylus tip with your fingers.
Lift the tone arm off the tone arm rest.
Turn the counterweight
2
clockwise or anti-clockwise
until the tone arm balances more or less horizontally
of its own accord.
When adjusting the horizontal balance "0" setting take
care that the pick-up stylus does not come into contact
with the turntable mat or any other objects.
