Panasonic SL-1200MK7R Owners Manual - Page 16

Adjustment (continued) Tone arm height Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you are using makes it necessary. Preparation  Put a record on the turntable. 1 Release the arm lock. Arm lock (Released) (Locked) When you don't know the cartridge height (H) or when you don't use the supplied head shell Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp. Lower the cue lever, rest the stylus on the record and adjust the height control until the tone arm and record are parallel.  If the cartridge height (H) is too small to make them parallel to each other, add a "cartridge spacer" (not supplied). Parallel to a record 2 Adjust the height with the armheight control ring. Adjust the arm height until the tone arm becomes parallel to the record.  Use the chart below as reference to find the appropriate position mark for the height of your cartridge. (For supplied head shell) Cartridge height (H) in millimeters 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Height control position 0 1 2 3 4 5 6  Turn the arm-height control ring to align the position mark with the index line. 0 to 6 mm (0" to 15/64") are marked on the arm height control ring.   Index line Arm-height control ring Note  When performing scratching (including reverse play), adjust the arm-height control ring depending on the scratch movements to perform to reduce skating. 16 (16) English 3 After arm height adjustment is finished, lock the tone arm by turning the arm lock knob.  Be sure to turn the arm lock knob to the end as shown in the figure below. You may need to apply some force to do so. "/5*4,"5*/( Attention  Be careful not to damage the stylus tip.  Do not use the product with the arm lock released.  For finer adjustment, use a level (not included) to adjust the arm height so that the cartridge becomes parallel to a record.