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when playing a record. The arm is moving in 3-dimensions and will only
approximate the accuracy you have built into your alignment.
Slightly loosen the screws in the alignment jig and place into position by
sliding the narrow end with the “V” cutout against the base of the male
bearing uni-pivot.
While holding the “V” against the bearing well, swing the other end (with
the hole) over the turntables spindle so that the spindle holds the jig in
place. Lightly re-tighten the screws.
While the arm is in its rest, loosen the screws that hold the cartridge
just
enough so the cartridge can be moved back and forth.
Carefully swing the arm over the grid at the far end of the jig and place
the stylus as close to the dot in the center of the grid as possible. Using a
lighted magnifier will make this job very easy.
BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE CARTRIDGE STYLUS:
Move the cartridge so that the stylus rests on the dot. Now, viewing the
cartridge from above, line it up so that its sides are symmetrically
positioned between the lines of the grid. If the cartridge has parallel
sides, these should be made parallel to the grid lines. Also make sure
that the cartridge is centered between the sets of lines. Follow picture
below. If you can see the cantilever clearly you can align the cantilever to
the alignment grid. This is difficult and may produce no increase in sound
quality.