Set Up; Platter Installation; Tonearm; Fitting The Headshell - Dual CS 618 Q Instruction Manual

Platter installation

1. Place the aluminium platter onto the turntable bearing.
2. Place the platter mat on top of the turntable platter.

Tonearm

The tonearm is secured at the tonearm rest with a coated wire and the safety clip.
Remove and discard the coated wire and open the safety clip to play the record.

Fitting the headshell

Fit the removable headshell onto the tonearm as described below: (pic. 1)
1. Place the headshell (1) into the socket (2) at the end of the tonearm (3).
2. Hold the headshell, while turning the socket (2) in the direction of the arrow.

Counterweight fitting

Fit the supplied counterweight (2) onto the tonearm (1) by screwing it on from behind.
Keep the dial facing forward. The counterweight is used to set the correct tracking force
for the pick-up. (pic. 2)

Balancing the tonearm

Damage to the stylus
Ensure that the stylus does not come in contact with
the platter mat, or any other part of the turntable.
1. Place the turntable on an even horizontal surface.
2. Remove the stylus guard (page 20).
3. Lower the tonearm lift via the tonearm lift lever.
4. Position the tonearm in between the platter and the tonearm rest. (not resting on the stylus)
5. Turn the anti-skating dial (3) to „0" (pic. 2).
6. Turn the counterweight (2) (pic. 2) backwards or forwards until the tonearm reaches a horizontal balance.
7. Place the balanced tonearm back onto the tonearm rest and secure it with the clip.
8. (Pic 3) Hold the counterweight (1) in position while turning the tracking force dial (2) to „0" (12 o'clock position).

Tracking force

The tracking force needs to be adjusted according to the installed pick-up. (pic. 3.)
1. Adjust the entire counterweight (1) including the scale to the required weight (2).
2. The tracking force weight can be read from the scale.
Note:
The recommended force / weight for the supplied pick up is between 1,6 g and 2,0 g.
If in doubt, please consult the pick-up manufacturer for recommended values.

Anti-Skating-adjustment

The skating force pulls the tonearm towards the centre of the platter. This increases the
pressure on the inside wall of the groove. The ANTI-Skating force compensates
this movement and ensures the ideal tracking of the stereo information on the vinyl.
• Set the Anti-skating dial (1) to the same value setting as the tracking force. (pic. 4)

Set Up

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