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Verify the turntable is level by using a 9- or 12-inch bubble level front-to-back and side-to-
side on the platter. If it is not level, rotate the aluminum cone feet up or down. If you must
turn the Scout feet more than three full turns, level the shelf or platform the table sits on first.
A. CARTRIDGE MOUNTING:
FOR CARTRIDGES WITH THREADED MOUNTING HOLES:
Use the screws supplied by the cartridge manufacturer to mount the cartridge. Any other
screws may not fit the thread properly and may even damage the threads and cartridge. USE
ONE OF THE SUPPLIED WASHERS UNDER THE SCREW HEAD.
For all cartridges with pass through mounting holes use the hardware supplied with the arm.
Remember to use the washers under the screw heads to prevent damage to the finish on the
JMW-9T arm. In this step, the connectors will be attached to the cartridge's terminals.
Disregard the color of the insulators on the cartridge clips.
B. THE COLOR CODE OF THE WIRES IS:
RED = right hot BLACK OR WHITE = left hot
GREEN = right ground BLUE = left ground
IF YOUR PHONO SECTION INVERTS PHASE, THE HOT COLOR BECOMES THE GROUND
COLOR
Using tweezers or fine tipped pliers grip the center of the red wire's connector (do not grip the
wire) and push it onto the cartridge's right hot terminal pin. In the same way, connect each
of the remaining connectors to its respective cartridge terminal. Do not push the connectors
all the way on, as this could damage the cartridge. Always back up the cartridge with your
finger when pushing on the clips.
The JMW-9tT tonearm comes with one large dropped counterweight installed on the rear shaft
of the tonearm. For most cartridges you will only need this large weight. The counterweight
is held in position by a setscrew.
Pick up the arm tube, taking care not to strain or damage the fine 4-color wire and Lemo
connector.
For now, position the large counterweight as close to the bearing housing as you can (toward
the front of the arm) but not touching the balance ring. The object here is to balance the arm
while keeping the counterweight as close to the bearing housing as possible. This results in
the least inertia for a given cartridge weight.
In some rare cases it may be necessary to use two counterweights together or a larger
counterweight. Contact your dealer if a second or larger counterweight is needed.
