Technics SL-5200 - Page 14

@ Adjustment of overhang
For the unit with overhang gauge
1. Insert the headshell into the gauge. (See Fig. 5-1.)
2. Loosen the mounting screws and move the cartridge forward
or backward until the stylus tip lines up with the edge of the
gauge.
3. Tighten the mounting screws without moving the cartridge.
Note:
Your cartridge is now adjusted for lowest tracking error and mini-
mum distortion.
This gauge is exclusively designed for this tonearm. 1 52mm (2-3/64") -= :
| Fig. 5-2
Stylus tip
# installation of headshell (See Fig. 6.)
Insert the headshell into the front end of the tubular arm, and turn
the locking nut clockwise (in the direction shown by the arrow ‘‘A”),
with the headshell firmly held horizontally.
@ Installation of balance weight (See Fig. 7.)
Place the balance weight on the rear shaft of the tonearm.
@ Adjustments of horizontal zero (0) balance and
stylus pressure
1. Before adjusting horizontal zero (0) balance, check the following:
Make sure that the speed select knob is in the ‘*®’’ (neutral) position.
92 mM (2-3/64") Make sure that the cueing knob is in the ‘¥%”" position.
Make sure that the anti-skating contro! knob ts at ‘'0”’ position.
2. Remove the stylus protector, if your cartndge has a detachable one.
For the unit without overhang gauge (See Fig. 5-2.) Be careful not to touch your fingers to the styius tip.
The overhang of this unit is 15 mm.
Loosen the mounting screws and move the cartridge forward
or backward until the distance between the stylus tip and the plug
becomes 52 mm (2-3/64'') as shown in the picture.
Tighten the mounting screws without moving the cartridge.