Replacing The Stylus - Audio-Technica AT-LP7 Manual De Usuario

Replacing the stylus

Removing the stylus
• In addition to the deterioration of sound quality, records may also be
damaged as the cartridge's stylus tip wears down.
• As a rule of thumb, replace the stylus after 300 hours of use.
• Be sure to disconnect the product's power cable plug from the outlet.
1. Release the headshell from the tonearm.
• Fix the tonearm with the clamp and then remove the headshell gently.
2. After lowering the cartridge's protector, remove the stylus by
pulling in the direction of the arrow.
Installing a new replacement stylus
1. Mount the new replacement stylus to the cartridge.
2. Mount the headshell onto the tonearm.
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Lower
Pull
Align the position of the inner
protrusion.
Replacing a cartridge
Refer to the user manual for the cartridge that you will be using if you
are replacing the cartridge (VM520EB) included with this product with
another, commercially available cartridge. 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 stylus from the cartridge.
• Refer to "Removing the stylus" on p. 9.
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.
6. Using a commercially sold, non-metallic slotted screwdriver,
tighten the screws in both places, and then adjust the overhang.
• Refer to "Adjusting the overhang" on p. 11.
• After the adjustments are complete, tighten the screws securely.
7. Attach the headshell to the tonearm.
8. Adjust the tonearm's height.
• Refer to "Adjusting the tonearm's height" on p. 10 while doing the
adjustments.
9. Adjust the tonearm balance and tracking force.
• Refer to "Tonearm balance and tracking force" from p. 6.
Nuts
Plastic washers
Installation screws