Sony PS-FL1 - Tonearm Drop-Point Adjustment; Stylus Replacement; Stylus Replacement Procedure

TONEARM DROP-POINT ADJUSTMENT
The tonearm’s drop-point during auto play has been adjusted at the
factory. If this needs to be readjusted, proceed as follows.
@Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the module, then
unscrew the two screws and remove the top plate.
@Remove the cap over the tonearm drop-point adjustment opening
located at the right side of the arm base.
@lnsert the supplied drop-point adjustment key into the opening.
To move the drop-point inward... turn the screw in direction A.
To move the drop-point outward . .. turn the screw in direction B.
Be sure not to turn the screw in direction B so far that the stylus tip
cannot make contact with the record.
@Start auto play and check that the stylus lowers at the correct
drop-point.
If the drop-point is correct for 30 cm (12 inch) records, it will also be
correct for 17 cm (7 inch) records.
Tonearm drop-point
adjustment opening
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@ You can keep the adjustment key in your key holder if you like. It
may come in handy for a variety of jobs.
PS-FL1/FL1C
REPLACING THE STYLUS
The stylus will lose its effectiveness and begin to damage records
after about 400 hours of use.
An ND-150G (for the XL-150 cartridge) or ND-5G (for the VL-5
cartridge) replacement stylus is available at your Sony dealer.
Handle the stylus carefully as it is very delicate.
Install the replacement stylus as follows.
@Lower the sound level or turn the amplifier off.
@Secure
the
tonearm
to
the
arm
rest
and
separate
the
cartridge
c167
from
the
tonearm
by
turning
the
locking
collar
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
® Detach the stylus assembly by grasping it between the thumb
and forefinger and pulling gently in the direction of the arrow.
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Stylus
tip
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Fin
Stylus
assembly
@ Insert the new stylus into the cartridge.
@ Plug the cartridge into the tonearm and turn the locking collar
counterclockwise until the cartridge is locked.
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