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Ortofon AS-212R User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Ortofon AS-212R

  • Page 1 AS-212R / AS-309R Userguide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications – AS-212R ..............Parts identification – AS-309R ............... Dimensions – AS-309R ................. Specifications – AS-309R ..............10 Packing list – AS-212R and AS-309R ............. Guidelines for tonearm care maintenance and warranty protection ... 12 How to setup your tonearm ..............14...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Since 1953, Ortofon has been designing tonearms with the goal of For the AS-212R/309R, the standard weight is used for cartridges on combining craftsmanship and technology, and the Reference Tonearm headshell with a total weight of 18 to 26 g, and the heavy weight is for series is the culmination of decades of experience and expertise in the cartridges on headshell weighing 26 to 38 g.

  • Page 4: Parts Identification - As-212R

    Parts identification – AS-212R Counterweight Arm rest Tracking force scale Headshell (Not included) Universal Arm tube connector Cartridge (Not included) Anti-skating Arm lift Tonearm base Figure 1...

  • Page 5: Dimensions - As-212R

    Dimensions – AS-212R Figure 2 Center spindle Null point Null point Stylus point Stylus point 70.5 mm Maximum elongation: 85 mm...

  • Page 6: Specifications - As-212R

    Specifications – AS-212R Arm base Tonearm • Arm base fixing screw position: 40 mm in diameter from the center • Mounting distance: 214 mm of the base. • Effective length: 232 mm • Three screws are equally spaced at 120°.

  • Page 7: Parts Identification - As-309R

    Parts identification – AS-309R Counterweight Arm rest Tracking force scale Arm tube Universal Headshell connector (Not included) Anti-skating Cartridge (Not included) Arm lift Tonearm base Figure 4...

  • Page 8: Dimensions - As-309R

    Dimensions – AS-309R Center spindle Figure 5 Null point Null point Stylus point Stylus point 70.5 mm Maximum elongation: 90 mm...

  • Page 9: Specifications - As-309R

    Specifications – AS-309R Arm base Tonearm • Arm base fixing screw position: 40 mm in diameter from the center • Mounting distance: 311 mm of the base. • Effective length: 323.5 mm • Three screws are equally spaced at 120°. •...

  • Page 10: Packing List - As-212R And As-309R

    Packing list – AS-212R and AS-309R To securely remove the arm from the form, please hold • Arm base mounting screw/Hexagonal wrench set - Round countersunk Phillips-head wood screws: 3.1 x 20 mm long the lower base of the arm.

  • Page 11: Guidelines For Tonearm Care Maintenance And Warranty Protection

    Guidelines for tonearm care maintenance and warranty protection Do not adjust Do not remove or adjust the bearings on the tonearm pivot assembly. They are factory adjusted to exacting specifications, and any changes will result in malfunctioning of the arm and will void the warranty. Note: When handling the tonearm, ensure it is securely fastened to the armrest, and never handle or carry the arm by the arm tube.
  • Page 12 Do not adjust Figure 7B...

  • Page 13: How To Setup Your Tonearm

    2. Insert the guide pin adaptor in the hole for the tonearm shaft and secure 8 and 9). it with one of the set screws. Turntable spindle Mounting template The hole of template marked Guide pin AS-212R or AS-309R Guide pin adapter Tonearm base Turntable plinth (or armboard) Mounting distance Figure 8...
  • Page 14 The hole of template marked AS-309R 3. Place the Paper Mounting Template hole marked “AS-212R or AS-309R” on the guide pin. The hole of template marked AS-212R 4. Since the set screw on the side of the 3 x M3 Screw Hole arm base is frequently operated when adjusting the arm height, etc., ensure to...
  • Page 15 Fitting the arm Fitting the cartridge 1. After attaching the arm base, 1. After fixing the shaft, ensure it is possible to pass the the tonearm is locked in supplied phono cable to the arm rest, and then or your phono cable attach the headshell with (compatible with phono the cartridge attached...
  • Page 16 Adjusting the arm height and swing angle (without counterweight) 1. Lower the cartridge on the platter’s outer edge and check if the bottom of the tonearm is parallel to the platter surface. For this initial alignment, we need to keep the stylus guard on. 2.
  • Page 17 2. To control the adjustment, use a stylus pressure gauge (Ortofon DS-3) Horizontal adjustment to check the needle pressure.
  • Page 18 Normal anti-skating is set at the same value as the vertical tracking force. 2. To determine the perfect value, use an Ortofon Test Record to compare the two channels. Your tonearm is now set up and ready to use.
  • Page 19 Scan and follow the QR code for setup and support or find more information on www.ortofon.com/support Ortofon A/S | Stavangervej 9 | DK-4900 Nakskov | Denmark | support@ortofon.dk | www.ortofon.com...

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