Harman Kardon ST5 Owners Manual - Page 7

Unpacking Retain the packaging materials that accompany your ST5 so that the turntable may be shipped safely, should the need arise. After you take the ST5 out of the carton, remove the 3 cardboard shims (1) protruding from under the platter. Then remove the packing shim (2) and plastic tie (3) that secure the carriage. Move the cue lever (4) to the rear when you have removed the shim. Finally, remove the foam filler (5) from under the carriage opening. The Cartridge 11111111 U MOW Reference Tab Selecting Shims The ST5 tonearm normally accepts cartridges that weigh 10 grams or less. (Cartridges that weigh between 10 and 15 grams may be used on the ST5 with a special counterweight. This weight, Harman Kardon model 15G, is available through your Harman Kardon dealer.) Because cartridges differ in height, a set of four spacers (shims) of different thicknesses and a cartridge gauge have been provided to assure that the cartridge will track at the proper vertical angle. Carefully place the cartridge (stylus up) and the cartridge gauge on a flat, smooth surface, as shown. Slide cartridge under gauge. If the stylus does not fit easily under the reference tab of the gauge, no shims are required. However, in most cases there will be a space between the top of the stylus and the lower surface of the reference tab. Select the shim(s) to fill this space. Flat Smooth Surface Space Note: If cartridge requires shim(s), failure to use shim(s) may result in improper tracking. L Shim or Shims Required Gauge Mounting the Cartridge Install the cartridge with the hex nuts, mounting screws, and necessary shims as shown. Five pairs of cartridge mounting screws of different lengths are supplied with the ST5. Use the shortest mounting screws that will hold the cartridge. Hex Nuts Install the hex nuts. They should be snug at this point, but only finger tight. Stylus Cartridge Cartridge Mounting Plate Locking Shim Collar (4 Thicknesses) Gram Weight Tone Arm Assembly Gauge Locating Hole Mounting Plate Screw Adjustment Nut (2) Cartridge Shim(s) If Required Screw (2) Tone Arm View of Cartridge Assembled on Arm 3-48 Screw (2) (5 Lengths)