Preparation for use
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Setting tonearm balance
1
Remove the cartridge’s protector.
Protector
2
Remove the clamp and lift the tonearm lift control lever.
The tonearm is tilted because the balance has yet to be adjusted.
3
Move the tonearm over the platter. Lower the tonearm lift control lever while holding the headshell.
Be careful not to allow the stylus tip to touch the platter.
4
While still lightly holding the headshell, turn the counterweight to adjust the tonearm’s balance.
Adjust the balance so that the tonearm is level when you release the headshell.