You cannot simply plug these devices into a socket and hope they work wonders. A turntable needs to be configured to some extent. We’ll give you a basic explanation of how to do this so you can have your record player working to the best of its abilities.
First of all, make sure that your device is placed on a completely firm surface; any sort of unevenness could create unwanted vibrations. Adjusted via a wheel on the back of the tonearm, the counterweight is another important element. This wheel has two knobs, one for marking the weight and the other for choosing the pitch.
Move the wheel until it is parallel to the platter and then turn the pitch selection knob to the 0 position. You should notice the tonearm floating and will have to adjust the counterweight. Each cartridge indicates the counterweight it requires, and you can also find this information in the user manual. The durability of your stylus depends on it!
If your turntable has one, you will then have to adjust the anti-skate lateral weight. In that case, set the dial to 0 until you’ve finished adjusting the counterweight. This will prevent the stylus from moving sideways. Last but not least, set the height via the wheel located at the base of the tonearm. Place the stylus on the vinyl and spin the wheel until that stylus is parallel to the disc. » learn more