Tonearm Balance And Tracking Force; Setting Tonearm Balance - Audio Technica AT-LPW50BT User Manual

Preparation for use

Tonearm balance and tracking force

In order for the cartridge to pick up sound correctly from the record's grooves, the tonearm's balance and tracking force
must be adjusted to fit the specifications of the cartridge. If the tonearm's balance and tracking force are not properly
adjusted, the record or the cartridge's stylus may become damaged.
Do not drag the cartridge's stylus across the record or rubber mat when adjusting the tonearm's balance or tracking
force. Doing so may damage the stylus.

Setting tonearm balance

1
Remove the cartridge's protector.
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1 Protector
2
Remove the clamp and lift the tonearm lift control lever.
The tonearm is tilted because the balance has yet to be adjusted.
3
Move the tonearm over the rubber mat. Lower the tonearm lift control lever while holding the
headshell.
Be careful not to allow the stylus tip to touch the rubber mat.
4
While still lightly holding the headshell, turn the counterweight to adjust the tonearm's balance.
Adjust the balance so that the tonearm is level when you release the headshell.
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