JVC QL-5 User Manual

QL-5
Tonearm Section
Adjustment
The
following
adjustments
should
be
performed
only
when
replacing a cartridge or a headshell.
Otherwise,
no
adjustment
is
required.
Note:If
necessary
to
replace
a
cartridge,
usage
of
that
headshell
exclusive
to
this
unit
is
recommended.
8-(4)
Tonearm
Height
Adjustment
Mount
the
cartridge
on
the
headshell.
Loosen
the
2
tone-
arm
securing
screws
with
a
screwdriver,
then
adjust
the
tonearm
height
until
the
tonearm
is
horizontal,
with
the
stylus
tip
at
approximately
the
same
level
as
the
disc
surface.
Be
sure
to
re-tighten
the
2
tonearm
securing
screws
after
the
adjustment.
(No
adjustment
is
necessary
for
European
models
which
are
equipped
with
the
Z-1S
tonearm.
8-(5) Arm Lifter Height Adjustment
When
the
tonearm
is
raised
with
the
arm
lifter
lever,
optimum
clearance
between
the
stylus
and
the
disc
surface
is
8mm.
If no
clearance
exists
between
the
tonearm
and
arm
lifter
during
play,
proper
disc
play
will
not
be
obtained.
With
the
arm
lifter
raised,
loosen
the
lifter
bracket
securing
screw
with
a screwdriver.
Adjsut
the
arm
lifter
height
until
the
clearance
between
the
stylus
tip
and
the
disc
surface
is 8 mm.
8-(6)
Overhang
Adjustment
An
overhang
indicator
convenient
for
overhang
adjustment
is provided
for
the
model
QL-5.
Fit the overhang indicator onto the turntable spindle with
the
arrow-shaped
end
pointing
toward
the
tonearm
pivot.
Move the tonearm and place the stylus over the overhang
indicator.
(Be
sure,
the
tonearm
is
in
the
up
position.)
One
digit
on
the
overhang
indicator
represents
1
mm
overhang.
Slide
the
cartridge
adjusting
the
overhang
until
the
stylus
points
to
15
mm
(marked
by
“4”
between
10
and
20
mm).
Be
sure
to
secure
the
cartridge
to
the
headshell
after
the
adjustment.
Errors
within
2
—
3
mm
are
negligible
from
the
practical
point
of
view.
8-(7)
Headshell
Angle
Adjustment
If
the
stylus
tip
is
not
perpendicular
to
the
surface
of
the
disc,
loosen
the
lock
screws
on
the
lower
side
of
the
tone-
arm,
with
a
small
screwdriver,
then
adjust
the
headshell
until
it
is
parallel
with
the
platter.
Be
sure
to
re-tighten
the
screws
after
the
adjustment
is
completed.
For
reference
Purposes,
measurement
by
eye
is
sufficient.
No. 2428
Lifter bracket securing screw
\
Tonearm securing screws
(2 lock screws)
Fig. 16
Overhang indicator
90
ef
Disc surface
SS
Fig. 17
Lock screws
Fig. 18

JVC QL-5 Specifications

General

Brand	JVC
Model	QL-5
Category	Turntable
Language	English