JVC QL-5 User Manual

7. Parts Replacement
7-(1) Stylus Replacement
Replacement of the stylus can be easily made by simply
inserting the stylus plug (A) into the jack (B) of the
cartridge.
Service life of the stylus employed for this unit is generally
as follows, varying, depending on the record conditions:
(dirty record groove etc.).
Stereo LP record (30 cm)
Approx, 300 — 500 hours
Styli are disposable items.
Therefore, it is recommended to buy a supply of styli
when you buying the unit. When purchasing them, specify
the DT-Z1TE (JVC, standard). Styli approximating
DT-Z1TE
are
available
on
the
market.
Usage
of
such
styli
may result in a noisy and distorted sound reproduction. Be
careful to avoid their usage.
Note: Cartridge is not provided on units for the US.A.,
Canada and the United Kingdom.
7-(2) Cartridge Replacement
Removal
and
mounting
of
the
headshell
(Fig.
8)
Turn
the
connector
nut
in
the
direction
of
“A”
to
remove
the
headshell
from
the
tonearm.
Turn
it
in
the
direction
of
“B"
for
mounting
the
headshell.
Cartridge replacement (Fig. 9)
1. Remove the 2 screws securing the cartridge on the
headshell.
2.
Reinstall
a
cartridge
onto
the
headshell.
3.
The
four
cartridge
lead
wires
are
colour-coded
as
follows:
Connect
them correctly.
White (+) .
Blue (-)..
Red (+) .
Green (—) .
4. Mount the cartridge properly onto the headshell and
leave the set screws slightly loosened, then, after
completing the “‘Overhang adjustment”, tighten them
firmly.
5. After each cartridge replacement, be sure to perform
tracking force and overhang adjustments.
Note: If a heavy cartridge or headshell is employed, ‘Zero
balance’’ may not be obtained with the specified
counterweight.
In this case, use an optional counterweight.
(SW-71,
for
cartridge
of
14.5
~
22g
including
head-
shell)
(SW-37,
for
cartridge
of
24
~
37
g
including
head-
shell)
Stylus
Tonearm
fw
Connector nut
Headshell
Fig. 8
Cartridge securing ——T
®
=
Headshell
Blue (LE)
White (L)
Green (RE) er
UY
Red
(R)
‘a
Cartridge e Se. Nut
Cover pe
Fig. 9
QL-5
No. 2428

JVC QL-5 Specifications

General

Brand	JVC
Model	QL-5
Category	Turntable
Language	English