Technics SL-1200M7B Mode D'emploi page 16

Adjustment
Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you
are using makes it necessary.
Preparation
 Put a record on the turntable.
1
Release the arm lock.
Arm lock
(Released)
2
Adjust the height with the arm-
height control ring.
Adjust the arm height until the tone arm
becomes parallel to the record.

Use the chart below as reference to find the
appropriate position mark for the height of
your cartridge.
(For supplied head shell)
Cartridge height
(H) in millimeters

Turn the arm-height
control ring to align
the position mark
with the index line.
0 to 6 mm are
marked on the arm-
height control ring.
Note
 When performing scratching (including
reverse play), adjust the arm-height control
ring depending on the scratch movements to
perform to reduce skating.
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(16)
English
(continued)
Tone arm height
(Locked)
Height control
position
17 0
18 1
19 2
20 3
21 4
22 5
23 6
Index line
Arm-height control
ring
 
When you don't know the cartridge
height (H) or when you don't use
the supplied head shell
Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to
damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp.
Lower the cue lever, rest the stylus on the
record and adjust the height control until the
tone arm and record are parallel.
 If the cartridge height (H) is too small to
make them parallel to each other, add a
"cartridge spacer" (not supplied).
Parallel to a record
3
After arm height adjustment is
finished, lock the tone arm by
turning the arm lock knob.
 Be sure to turn the arm lock knob to the
end as shown in the figure below. You
may need to apply some force to do so.
Attention
 Be careful not to damage the stylus tip.
 Do not use the product with the arm lock
released.
 For finer adjustment, use a level (not included)
to adjust the arm height so that the cartridge
becomes parallel to a record.