Replacing a cartridge

• Refer to the user manual for the cartridge that you will be using if you are replacing the cartridge with a commercially available one.
• After you replace the old cartridge with a new one, you must readjust the overhang and the tonearm’s balance and tracking force.

1. Release the headshell from the tonearm.

   • Use the clamp to secure the tonearm and then remove the headshell gently.

2. Remove the cartridge.

3. Remove the lead tips.

   • Be careful not to damage the lead tips.

4. Using a commercially sold, non-metallic slotted screwdriver, remove the installation screws, and then remove the cartridge from the headshell.

5. Refer to the user manual for the new cartridge for mounting instructions and connecting to the lead tips.

   

   1. Installation screw
   2. Plastic washer
   3. Cartridge

6. Using a commercially sold, non-magnetic slotted screwdriver, loosen both of the installation screws, and then adjust the overhang.

   • Refer to Adjusting the overhang.
   • After the adjustments are complete, tighten the screws securely.

7. Attach the headshell to the tonearm.

8. Adjust the tonearm balance, tracking force and anti-skate.

   • Refer to Setting tonearm balance, Setting tracking force and Setting the anti-skate adjustment to adjust them.

9. Adjust the tonearm's height.

   • Refer to Adjusting the tonearm’s height to adjust it.