Panasonic SL-1200MK2PK Operating Instructions - Page 7
Anti-skating, Armlift Height, Tone Arm Height, Fit The Dust Cover, Adjust The Arm Height.
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Preparatory adjustments Using the balance weight control Make note of the balance weight setting for your stylus cartridge, you can quickly change the stylus pressure without having to readjust the horizontal balance of the arm each time you remove and re-attach the stylus cartridge. Attach the cartridge to the tone arm you are using. Turn the balance weight control to the setting you previously used to balance the weight including cartridge. Turn the stylus pressure control dial to the setting you previously used to balance the weight including cartridge. Balance weight measurement units Anti-skating Adjust the dial to the same value as the stylus pressure control when playing normal music. For scratch play Adjust the control to reduce skipping. Tone arm height 1. Release the arm lock. 1 Released 2. Adjust the arm height. •Adjust the ring using the chart below as reference so the arm height matches the indicated height of the cartridge. Measurements are marked on the arm height control ring in 0.5 millimeter intervals. 3 Locked Index line Arm height control ring Cartridge height Height control (H) in millimeters position 17 0 18 1 19 2 20 3 21 4 22 5 23 6 •If you do not know the height of your cartridge, rest the stylus on a record and adjust the height control until the tone arm and record are parallel. Tone arm and record parallel. Armlift height Preparation 1. Put a record on the turntable. 2. Take off the stylus cover and release the arm clamp. Use a screwdriver to turn the armlift screw. Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you are using makes it necessary. •Turning the screw clockwise lowers the armlift. •Turning the screw anti-clockwise raises the armlift. 3. Lock the arm after adjusting the height. Fit the dust cover Hold the dust cover with both hands and fit it over the player from directly above. Armlift screw Armlift Armlift height (the distance between the record and stylus when the cue lever is raised) is set to between 8 and 13 millimeters at time of shipment. 7 RQT7018