Sony PS-LX430 - Tone Arm Balance and Stylus Force

PS-LX430/430C€/431/431N/433
SECTION 3
3-1.
MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS
Longitudinal Sensitivity Adjustment (PS-LX430/430C/433)
1. Install the cartridge and slide the sub weight at sy
CO side.
. Place a weight of about 5g on the pipe joint.
. Adjust the weight position so that the arm is a
balanced.
pivot
screw
Pivot screw
. Place a weight of about 150mg on the cartridge
lock nut
(right over the stylus).
. Adjust the pivot screw so that the stylus tip goes
down 5mm or more.
Note: If the pivot screw is secured excessively, the pivot sub weight
bearing may be damaged.
weight (150mg) sub weight weight (5g)
More than 5
5mm (% “) tT
Stylus Force Adjustment (PS-LX431)
1. Turn the adjustment screw to obtain zero balance.
2. Turn the adjustment screw again so that the stylus
force becomes 2g on the stylus force gauge.
adjustment screw
‘ey
lighter heavier
Shell’s Horizontal Balance Adjustment
Loosen the neck cylinder screw and adjust so that
section @) (shell slant) is less than 0.5mm.
@) Jess than
0.5mm
screw
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