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User Manual EMT Tonearm
EMT 909-HI: High-end 9-inch tonearm with fixed headshell for 1/2" hi-fi cartridge connection
EMT 912-HI: High-end 12-inch tonearm with fixed headshell for 1/2" hi-fi cartridge connection
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Warranty and Package Contents
Warranty
EMT Tontechnik's certification and details of the two-year warranty coverage for materials and processing errors.
Package Contents
Lists the items included in the tonearm package: Tonearm, Counterweight, Base-ring, and Accessories-box.
Tonearm Base Preparation
Tonearm-base EMT 909-HI (9-inch version)
Instructions for preparing the tonearm base for the 9-inch EMT 909-HI tonearm according to provided dimensions.
Tonearm-base EMT 912-HI (12-inch version)
Instructions for preparing the tonearm base for the 12-inch EMT 912-HI tonearm according to provided dimensions.
Tonearm Installation Steps
Installing the Base-ring
Step-by-step guide to attaching the base-ring to the tonearm base using screws, ensuring proper alignment.
Installing the Tonearm
Guide on how to insert the tonearm into the base-ring and secure it with the retaining screw using a hex key.
Tonearm Wiring and Connections
Tonearm Wiring (Standard)
Details on soldering the five output wires of the tonearm to an existing connection terminal in the turntable.
DIN Output Connector (Option DIN)
Procedure to change the axial orientation of the optional 5-pin DIN connector on the tonearm.
Cartridge Setup and Alignment
Installing the Cartridge
Instructions for attaching the finger-lift and cartridge, and gently tightening cartridge screws for alignment.
Azimuth Setting
Guidance on adjusting the tonearm headshell's azimuth for optimal alignment, recommending expert consultation.
Lifting Device Operation
Lifting Device Adjustment
Instructions for adjusting the resting position and vertical/axial position of the integrated lifting device.
Tracking Force and Vertical Position Adjustment
Setting the Tracking Force (VTF)
Guide to installing the counterweight and setting the vertical tracking force using the engraved scale.
Setting the Vertical Position
Instructions for adjusting the vertical tracking angle (VTA) by modifying the tonearm's vertical position.
Anti-Skating Device Adjustment
Anti Skating Setting
Guidance on adjusting the contactless magnetic skating compensation force using the dial, relating it to VTF.
Specifications
EMT 909-HI Specifications
Technical specifications for the EMT 909-HI tonearm, including mounting distance, effective length, and mass.
EMT 912-HI Specifications
Technical specifications for the EMT 912-HI tonearm, including mounting distance, effective length, and mass.