Cartridge Installation

Steps for Installing A New Phono Cartridge

1. Carefully remove the stylus from the cartridge (see Figure 1).
   
2. Connect the wires from the headshell to the pins on the cartridge (see Figure 2). Use the following table for the correct connections. Note: to prevent "ground loops" and hum, do not make connections between these terminals:
   
                  Color      Terminal      Lead
                  Red             R           Right "hot"
                  Green          RG         Right Ground
                  White           L           Left "hot"
                  Blue             LG         Left Ground 
   
   
   
3. Mount cartridge in the headshell and replace stylus (see Figure 3). Do not force. Note: Screws can be threaded up from the bottom to provide maximum record clearance.
   
4. Make the following final adjustments. Consult your turntable instructions where necessary.
   >> Cartridge Overhang: If adjustable
   >> Tracking Force: See Product Specifications for range recommendations.
   >> Anti-Skate: If this adjustment is not specified in your turntable instructions, use the same setting as for tracking force.
   >> Tonearm Height: If adjustable.

DJ Setup for Heavy Scratching and Back-Cueing

1. For extensive scratching or back-cueing (see Figure 4), the cartridge should be mounted with a headshell weight to prevent skipping.
   
2. Follow Cartridge Installation instructions above.
3. When mounting the cartridge to a headshell, place a headshell weight on top of the cartridge (see Figure 5).
4. Thread screws up from bottom to provide maximum record clearance (See Figure 5). Before tightening the mounting screws, slide the cartridge all the way to the front of the headshell.
   
5. Make the following final adjustments. Consult your turntable instructions where needed.
   >> Tracking Force: Normally set at the top of, or above, the recommended range (See Balance Wheel).
   >> Balance Wheel at the rear of the tonearm: The typical scratch DJ positioning for the balance wheel is in the middle of the range over which it can be moved.
   >> Anti-Skate: Set to zero.
   >> Tonearm Height: Set to 5.5 (if adjustable).

Cartridge Operation

1. Make certain cartridge is correctly mounted in tonearm and stylus is properly inserted in cartridge.
2. Protect stylus with stylus guard when dusting turntable.
3. Regulate tonearm set-down to prevent stylus from striking edge of turntable or record.
4. Do not handle tonearm while record is being played. Use cueing device if available.
5. If manual set-down is necessary, release arm as soon as stylus engages groove.
6. Do not activate arm without record(s) on turntable.
7. Do not use damaged records.
8. Check tracking force and anti-skate adjustments periodically. The Shure SFG-2 Tracking Force Gauge provides a simple way to accurately set tracking force.

Stylus Cleaning

Use a soft brush with alcohol or an alcohol-distilled water solution. Brush only from back to front as show (see Figure 6). Commercial cleaning solutions may cause stylus damage.