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Figure 15
3. Vertical Tracking Force (VTF)
adjustment (Figure 15):
a) Loosen the fixing bolt [3]
Rotate the armwand above the platter
and lower the arm with the cartridge
(Figure 15).
b) Set tonearm balance by sliding
counterweight frame [2] on the holder
[4].
c) After setting the balance fasten
counterweight frame [2] with a screw [5]
d) Screw in the counterweight weight [1]
forward by two segments. After VTA
setup (Step 4) finalize VTF using scales.
Figure 16
4. VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle)
adjustment (Figure 16):
a) Loosen fixing screw of VTA adjuster [1]
by rotating it half-turn counter-clockwise.
b) By using handle [2], turn dial of VTA
adjuster [3] counter-clockwise and keep
lowering tonearm’s body until tonearm’s
armtube will become parallel to the
platter (with LP)
c) Firmly fasten fixing bolt [1]
Make sure to check VTF setting using
scales.
d) Lift up the microlift.
Figure 17
5. Azimuth adjustment (Figure 17):
a) If you need to adjust azimuth, hold the
armwand cylinder [3] and loosen screws
[1a] and [1b] by using s=1.5mm Allen
key. By carefully turning handle [2] up or
down adjust azimuth and tighten [1a]
and [1b] screws.
1
2
3
3
1a
1b
2
5
4
2
1
3