Maintenance; How To Replace The Stylus; Cleaning The Stylus; How To Replace The Cartridge - Sharp RP-20 Operation Manual

Maintenance

■ How to replace the stylus

Removing old stylus
1
Set a screwdriver at the tip of the stylus and push it
down.
2
Remove the stylus by pulling it down, then outward.
Installing a new stylus
Caution:
Do not touch the stylus (needle) to avoid damage to the
stylus.
1
Hold the tip of the stylus and insert the rear edge by
pressing upwards as shown.
2
Push the front edge up as shown until it locks at the tip.
2

■ Cleaning the stylus

Notes:
● For better performance, keep dust off your turntable
and stylus (needle).
● Be sure to place the stylus guard back on after every
use as the stylus collects dust very easily.
● To clean the stylus, use a stylus cleaning brush and
gently move it back and forth.
1

■ How to replace the cartridge

Removing old cartridge
1
While holding the cartridge down, pull up the headshell
tip to release the lock clip.
2
Unplug the wires from pins. Make sure you hold the
wires by the metal sleeves. Do not pull on the wire itself,
or else it will break.
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Metal sleeve