The tonearm on the Sony PS-LX310BT turntable is responsible for tracking the grooves in the record and transferring the sound to the cartridge. It is important to adjust the tonearm properly to ensure that the stylus is tracking the grooves accurately and that the sound quality is optimal.
There are a few things that you need to adjust on the tonearm, including:
- Tracking force: The tracking force is the amount of pressure that the stylus applies to the record. It is important to adjust the tracking force to the correct setting to prevent damage to the record and to ensure that the sound quality is optimal.
- Anti-skate: Anti-skate is a setting that counteracts the force of the tracking force and prevents the stylus from skating away from the center of the record. It is important to adjust the anti-skate to the correct setting to ensure that the stylus is tracking the grooves accurately.
- Vertical tracking angle (VTA): The VTA is the angle of the tonearm relative to the record. It is important to adjust the VTA to the correct setting to ensure that the stylus is tracking the grooves accurately and that the sound quality is optimal.
To adjust the tonearm on the Sony PS-LX310BT, you will need to follow these steps:
- Turn off the turntable and unplug it from the power outlet.
- Remove the platter from the turntable.
- Locate the tracking force adjustment knob.
- Use a tracking force gauge to adjust the tracking force to the correct setting. The recommended tracking force for the Sony PS-LX310BT is 2.5 grams.
- Locate the anti-skate adjustment dial.
- Adjust the anti-skate to the correct setting. The recommended anti-skate setting for the Sony PS-LX310BT is 0.3 grams.
- Locate the VTA adjustment screw.
- Adjust the VTA to the correct setting. The recommended VTA setting for the Sony PS-LX310BT is 22 degrees.
- Replace the platter on the turntable.
- Turn on the turntable and plug it back into the power outlet.
Here are some additional tips for adjusting the tonearm on the Sony PS-LX310BT:
- Be careful not to over-tighten the tracking force adjustment knob or the anti-skate adjustment dial. Over-tightening can damage the tonearm.
- Use a tracking force gauge to ensure that the tracking force is set to the correct setting. A tracking force gauge is a relatively inexpensive tool that can be purchased from most audio stores.
- Be patient when adjusting the VTA. The VTA is a very delicate adjustment, so it may take some time to get it just right.
By following these tips, you can easily adjust the tonearm on your Sony PS-LX310BT turntable and keep it sounding its best.
