To change the cartridge, first remove the headshell from
the tone arm.
o We recommend that you keep the cartridge needle
protective cap on while changing the cartridge.
Headshell
Shell leads
1
Disconnect the shell lead terminals
from the cartridge.
2
Loosen the screws and remove the
cartridge.
3
Attach the new cartridge and tighten
the screws.
See the illustration below for the position of the
screws when attached.
14
Changing the cartridge
Screws
Nuts
Cartridge
2.0 ± 0.5 mm
4
Connect the shell lead terminals to the
cartridge.
o The signals and colors of the shell leads are
shown below.
Signal
Left channel +
Left channel −
Right channel +
Right channel −
5
Balance the tone arm and adjust the
stylus pressure.
Follow the procedures in "Balancing the tone arm
and adjusting the stylus pressure" on page 8.
Color
White
Blue
Red
Green
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