Fitting The Counterweight, Checking The Tone Arm Settings - T+A G10 User Manual

The G10 is available with two different tone arm / pick-up
systems: REGA/ or SME M2-9/ C10. Basically
the tone arms are supplied completely factory-as-
sembled and adjusted apart from fitting the tone arm
counterweight. The tone arm counterweight is supplied
separately in order to avoid damage to the delicate tone
arm bearings. You will find the counterweight in the
accessory pack; it must be installed and adjusted before
the arm is used.
Please check the points listed below to ensure that the
settings have not changed in transit:
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A) REGA/  
Arm with  C05 pick-up system
Fitting the counterweight
Fit the weight on the end of the tone arm.
Balancing the tone arm
1. Locate the tracking weight adjustor wheel on the side
of the arm bearing and set it to 0.
2. Check that the arm now balances level; if necessary
adjust the position of the counterweight until the arm
remains exactly horizontal.
Setting the tracking force
You can now set the correct tracking force on the
adjustor wheel; for the C05 we recommend 2 grammes.
Anti-skating adjustment
Locate the anti-skating adjustment slider below the tone
arm (between the arm and the lift lever) and set it to the
same value as the tracking force.
Fitting the counterweight,
Checking the tone arm settings
B) SME M2-9
Arm and  C10 pick-up system
First fit the Anti-Skating weight on the arm (see the SME
instructions for details). If the weight is already in place,
please remove the strip of adhesive tape which fixes it to
the outrigger.
Fitting the counterweight
Fit the weight on the rear end of the tone arm with the
letter scale facing forward, and screw it into place.
Balancing the tone arm
Rotate the counterweight on the rear end of the tone arm
to the point where the arm remains horizontal.
Setting the tracking force
Rotate the weight forward: one full turn corresponds to a
tracking pressure of 1 gramme. For the  C10 pick-
up we recommend a tracking pressure of 1,8 g, which
equates to 1,8 full turns.
If you wish to use a different pick-up, please refer to the
manufacturer's instructions
tracking pressure.
Anti-skating adjustment
1. If you set a tracking pressure of 1,8 grammes for the
 C10 pick-up system, the cord of the anti-skating
weight should be connected to the fourth notch from
the rear.
If you wish to use a different pick-up, please refer to the
manufacturer's instructions for the recommended anti-
skating setting.
2. The outrigger for the anti-skating weight should be
adjusted so that the cord is at right-angles to the tone
arm when the arm is over the centre of an LP. The
outrigger can be rotated slightly if necessary; loosen
the retaining screw before you do this.
Note:
You will only need to carry out basic adjustments to the
SME tone arm if you change the configuration (e. g. if
you fit a different pick-up cartridge). If this becomes
necessary, please refer to the original SME instructions
supplied in the accessory pack. The pack also includes
the tool required and an adjustment template.
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