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Uploaded by on Jun 3, 2008

Setting the tone arm on a vinyl turntable.
http://www.djtutor.com/setup
Simple to follow instructions.
Remenber all cartridges have diferent weight settings so look at the box or go on the web to make sure.

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  • straight tonearms prefer tonearms of the opposite sex =)

  • I've been a DJ for a decade and that is the best tone arm adjustment explanation I have ever seen! Thanks Jonathan!

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  • Thanks!

  • Very informative! Thank you very much for this video.

  • No offense, but the anti-skating part is wrong. It's function is to counteract the force on the needle while in the groove on a spinning record. The best setup is actually to get a test record with no grooves, drop the needle somewhere on the grooveless record WHILE IT IS SPINNING and THEN adjust the anti-skating to where the tonearm stays in place.

  • plz plz plz help my dial thing only goes up to 2.5 wtf do i do do i turn it all the way back round to the 0?????

  • I want this Slipmat!

    Cypress Hill!

    Thanks for this tutorial :)

  • @MisterDukers

    just wanted to add my 2 cents, you right tho.

  • @ricktbdgc this video's about setting a tonearm not setting anti skate.

  • Anti-skate is used to counter-act the natural tendency of the needle to pull towards the center of the record. A setting of 0 will not counter this force, and the needle will ride on the inner side of the groove slightly. A setting of 3 will create an outward force and the needle will ride on the outer edge of the groove. To balance the forces, use a piece of vinyl without grooves, place the needle in the center and adjust anti-skate until the needle stays still. DONE.

  • i use ortofon pro s concordes and it is possible to get 4 grammes with a tiny little bit of room left. when it's set to 4 grammes it's virtually as far as it will twist on.

  • thanks a lot man! i think your video explained it best,and i watched quite a few.

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