Attaching The Cartridge - Technics SL-1200GR Mode D'emploi

1
Attach a cartridge (store-bought)
tentatively.
Follow the cartridge's instructions to
correctly attach it to the head shell, and
tighten the screws lightly.
 If the mounting screws are included in
the cartridge, use them.
 When playing SP records, use a cartridge
for SP records.
 Use a commercially available mini flat
screwdriver (4 mm).
 Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
(Example)
Washers
Cartridge
Stylus
Nuts
(Lead wire)

Attaching the cartridge

Screw for
cartridge
Head
shell
Lead wire
Terminal
(Terminal)

Red R+ (Red)

Green R- (Green)

White L+ (White)

L- (Blue)
Blue
2
Adjust the overhang.
Use the included overhang gauge.

Fit the overhang gauge to the head shell.

Move the cartridge to line the stylus tip up
with the end of the gauge.
Stylus tip
 The cartridge should be parallel on
the shell head when viewed from the
top and side (the illustration is the top
view).

Tighten the screw for cartridge.
 Be careful not to allow the cartridge to
slip out of place.
The overhang can be adjusted optimally.
Head shell
Overhang gauge
52 mm
Screw for cartridge
13
(13)
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