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Technics SL-Q303 Service Manual page 13

Turntable system

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m MEASUREMENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS
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© Arm-lift height adjustment
The arm-lift height (distance
between
the stylus tip and
record surface when the cueing control is set to the "" V'
Position) has been adjusted at the factory to approximately
5 mm
(3/16").
(Fig. 11)
Approx. 5 mm (3/16 ')
If the clearance
is too
narrow
or too wide
(because
of
decd
different
cartridge
dimensions,
for
example),
turn
the
——_
adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise.
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(See Fig. 12)
Clockwise rotation
—distance between
the record and stylus tip is decreassed.
Counterclockwise rotation
—distance between
the record and stylus tip is increased.
Fig. 11
(Abb. 11)
e Adjustment of automatic start position
(Fig. 13)
Note:
The auto-start and auto-return adjustment screw are locat-
ed together.
When the tonearm
is in or near the arm rest,
the auto-start
adjustment
screw
is visible;
(See Fig. 13)
when the tonearm is near the center of a record, the auto-
return adjustment screw is visible.
(See Fig. 14)
If the stylus does not land in the lead-in groove, adjust as
follows.
1. Clamp the tonearm to the arm rest.
2. Take off the rubber cap covering the adjustment screw
A
section.
Rubber cap
Turn the screw with a screwdriver, clockwise or counter-
clockwise as necessary.
If the stylus lands too far in,
—turn counterclockwise.
Fig. 12
Auto-start
If the stylus descends outside the record,
adjustment screw
—turn clockwise.
Adjust so the stylus tip lands 1 ~ 2mm in from the edge
Fig. 13
of the record.
(Abb. 13)
e Adjustment of automatic return position
(Fig. 14)
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1. Put the stylus protector on the cartridge.
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2. Take off the rubber cap covering the adjustment screw
section and move the tonearm toward the center of the
If the tonearm tends to return to the arm rest before the
play has finished,
—turn counterclockwise.
If the tonearm fails to return after the final groove,
Fig. 14
—turn clockwise.
(Abb. 14)
@ Overhang adjustment (Fig. 15)
15 mm is the correct overhang for this tonearm.
Screw driver
Loosen
the screws
and move
the cartridge forward
or
zi
cue
backward until the distance between the stylus tip and the
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plug becomes 52 mm (2-3/64").
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Tigthen the screws without moving the cartridge.
BS Stylus tip
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Adjust the horizontal zero balance, stylus pressure and arm-
52 mm (2-3/64"")
lift height whenever you change the cartridge.
Fig. 15
(Abb. 15)
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