Platter Setup - ION LP DOCK Quick Start Manual

TONE ARM: Items 19 – 23 are all parts of the tonearm. Refer to the TONEARM SETUP
section for additional details on these controls.
19. Counter Weight and Scale Ring: The Counterweight is used to
balance the head shell and cartridge assembly so that the proper
amount of stylus pressure is applied to the record.
20. Anti-Skate Adjustment: This knob is used to compensate for
inward tracking forces. See TONEARM SETUP for more details.
21. Arm Clip: This specially designed arm clip secures the tone arm
while at rest or when not in use. The arm clip has been designed to
remain in the up position while unlocked.
NOTE: When transporting the turntable, it is always recommended
that the headshell be removed and the arm clip secured to prevent
tonearm or turntable damage.
22. Tone Arm Lock Nut: This Aluminum nut is used to secure the head
shell and cartridge assembly to the tone arm tube. See Cartridge
Setup for more details.
23. Cartridge and Headshell:
standard headshell.
compatible with a variety of standard cartridges. Be sure to remove
the clear plastic cover before operating the turntable from the
cartridge.

PLATTER SETUP

WARNING: Incorrect Platter setup can lead to poor turntable performance, platter
instability or permanent motor damage.
1. Start by placing the rubber drive belt around the inner bottom ring of the turntable platter.
This should come preinstalled, but check to make sure that it is not twisted or damaged.
2. Install the Platter on the center spindle and press it down firmly. Check to make sure that it
rotates uniformly and does not wobble excessively.
3. Rotate the platter so that the one of the holes is aligned with the Start Stop button on the
front corner of the turntable. The brass motor spindle should be visible through this hole.
4. Reach into the hole and pull the rubber drive belt off of the inner ring, and install it over the
motor spindle. Be careful not to twist the rubber drive belt during this step. Check to make
sure the platter rotates uniformly. If the drive belt is properly installed, there should be a
slight amount of tension that brings the platter to a stop after spinning it freely.
The cartridge is pre-mounted on a
The cartridge is user replaceable and
7
19
20
21
22
23