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Cartridge downforce adjustment

The counterweight (4) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 5 - 9g (counterweight no.

83).

Adjust the downforce prior to setting the anti-skating force.

Place counterweight (4) halfway along the counterweight support rod at rear of arm, being sure to have the

securing screw uppermost.

With the power off, and the platter static, place the stylus pressure gauge onto the platter. To set the

recommended 18mN downforce (1mN = 0,1g / 0,1 Pond), place the tip of the stylus exactly in-between the

two points marked 15mN and 20mN.

If the stylus gauge becomes level, then the correct pressure has been achieved. However if the there is

insufficient or excessive pressure the gauge will either not move or tilt down.

To adjust the amount of pressure, carefully move the counterweight (4) along the support rod, until the stylus

pressure is sufficient to raise the pressure gauge to the level position. Moving the counterweight (4) away

from the cartridge will reduce pressure and towards will increase pressure.

Finally secure the counterweight (4) using hexagonal key provided.

Please note: It is advised to remove stylus tip from gauge whilst making adjustments to avoid damage

to stylus.

Adjusting the vertical tracking angle (vta)

** Put a record on the platter. When the needle is lowered into the record groove and the tonearm is not resting

on the lift arm, the tube of the tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the record.

If this is not the case, loosen both screws in the tonearm base just enough to allow vertical movement of the

arm pillar without force and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel.

Carefully retighten the screws without applying excessive force (which would deform the arm pillar) – finger

tight is quite sufficient.

Adjusting the azimuth

** The cartridge needle should be vertical when entering the record groove in order to

trace the groove wall modulations correctly.

A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be corrected if

your needle is not mounted exactly perpendicular to the cartridge body (which

sometimes can be the case).

Release the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without applying

force. Please note: do not remove the screw completely!

With the aid of a good magnifying glass adjust the arm tube until the needle is vertical in the groove (i.e.

perpendicular to the record's surface). Ideally this should correspond to the top surface of the cartridge body

being parallel to the record surface.

When you are satisfied with the position of the needle retighten the screw carefully.

Under no circumstances should the arm tube be adjusted with the needle still in the record groove!

Irreparable damage may be caused to the cantilever suspension! The arm must be lifted to make

each adjustment and lowered afterwards to check it.

Anti-skating force adjustment

The anti-skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce.

The anti-skating mechanism is calibrated from 0 to 5g. The anti-skating force should

correspond with the downforce.

Three examples of magnetic anti-skating mechanism:

a) Downforce – 1,5g; Anti-skating force 1,5g

b) Downforce – 1,7g; Anti-skating force 1,7g

c) Downforce –

2,3g; Anti-skating force 2,3g

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Brand	Pro-Ject
Model	RPM 3 Carbon
Category	Turntables
File type	PDF
File size	0.53 MB

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When should I replace the needle on my turntable? Verified

This depends on the needle but in general a needle will last 500-2000 playing hours, depending on the quality of the needle. When buying a second hand turntable, always replace the needle as a preventive measure. Not replacing the needle in time can lead to damage to the records.

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