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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Cartridge alignment tool Pro-Ject Align it DS3 © Pro-ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Align it DS3· Revision 2022.10.14...
- Page 2 Spindle hole Cartridge tangency adjustment (outer null point) Cartridge tangency adjustment (inner null point) Mirror Tonearm length for each alignment curve Alignment curve © Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Align it DS3 · Revision 2022.10.14...
- Page 3 (points where there is no tracking error). With this template, you can set the correct tangency so that the cartridge is aligned to the straight lines on the template at the marked zero points (preferably the outer one). © Pro-ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Align it DS3· Revision 2022.10.14...
- Page 4 X2 B with 18mm overhang. Check your turntable’s manual for the factory adjusted overhang, and don’t worry if your factory fresh turntable doesn’t align by default with the Align it DS3 and its curves. That is because the factory alignment is done using a different curve! The effective length of your tonearm is the result of pivot to spindle distance PLUS overhang added together.
- Page 5 This is a choice you have to make. Every curve has its own strengths and weaknesses. We recommend starting with the Baerwald curve. Here is a graph of the 3 curves, the Align it DS3 offers. You’ll understand to interpret this graph correctly by reading the following pages.
- Page 6 The red curve represents distortion. The Baerwald geometry works universally and equally well for many musical tastes. An excellent allrounder, which is why it is so popular. © Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Align it DS3 · Revision 2022.10.14...
- Page 7 Null-points at 60,3 and 117,4 mm, meaning also the outer point is pushed outside, towards the beginning of the record, resulting in less tracking error and distortion at the very beginning of the record. © Pro-ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Align it DS3· Revision 2022.10.14...
- Page 8 This can cause a lot of distortion and mechanical tension on the cantilever of your cartridge and the stylus itself and wear down the grooves of your records. © Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Align it DS3 · Revision 2022.10.14...
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This guide was produced by: Pro-Ject Audio Systems notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing Copyright © 2022. All rights reserved. technical development process. © Pro-ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Align it DS3· Revision 2022.10.14...
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