Roksan Tabriz Owners manual

TABRIZ Tonearm Instructions for

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Use and Installation Specifications

Effective Length: 240mm

Overhang: 17.5mm

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Headshell offset angle: 22.9

Effective mass: 9 grammes

Mounting hole diameter: 23mm

Whenever lowering the stylus onto the record the counterweight

should always be fitted to the arm. Failure to do so could

permanently damage your cartridge and your records.

On the standard version of the
the stem by sliding into position.

On the

TABRIZzi first fit the counterweight rider onto the stem

and line up the two white lines. To adjust the tracking force the rider

must be moved forward towards the bearing housing to increase and

away from the bearing housing to decrease the force. Begin with the

rider at the middle of the peg. Then place the main counterweight

assembly with the spike positioned into the recess.

TABRIZ with its off-set vertical bearings and the

The

TABRIZ the counterweight fits over

TABRIZzi with the 'intelligent' counterweight affect the tracking

force depending on the vertical tracking alignment (VIA) of the arm,

so the force can only be set with the stylus tip at the same height a: the

record surface. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. (Removing the

turntable mat may help.)

UNPACKING AND INITIAL ASSEMBLY

Carefully remove the arm from its packing and fit the cartridge to

the headshell. The tip of the stylus should be directly below the edge of

the tonearm, point 'Z' in Fig. l. Use good quality stainless steel M2.5

socket cap screws and nuts to mount the cartridge but do not tighten

them up just yet. Take care to connect the cartridge tags correctly in

accordance with the cartrid

e manufacturer's instructions.

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POSITIONING THE BASEPLATE

The baseplate should now be fitted to the arm board of the turntable.

The circular raised ridge of the hexagonal lockout should face towards

the underside of the armboard. Fit the baseplate such that the arm pillar

clamping screw faces the right hand side to facilitate easy adjustment

of the arm.

Align the position of the baseplate, relative to the turntable spindle

using the alignment protractor provided. Place the hole, marked 'O',

over the spindle and place position 'X' over the baseplate, adjust the

position of the baseplate in the hole until the centre is aligned with

point 'W'. Tighten the lockout using a 32mm spanner (11/4" wrench)

and ensure that the baseplate does not rotate by holding firm with the

Allen key inserted into the socket cap screw. The

now be fitted into the armbase and roughly positioned.

TABRIZ should

Use a good quality stylus balance and set the tracking force of the

cartridge in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

The arm should be adjusted for correct VIA. Place the felt mat and a

relatively flat record on the turntable platter. The parallel lines

marked on the alignment protractor should be used to ensure the arm

is almost parallel to the record surface.

Use a pin to make small indents in points'C' and 'D' on the

protractor to locate the stylus tip. The cartridge should now be

aligned on points'C' and 'D' on the protractor, with the

counterweight fitted. Move the cartridge along the slots in the

headshell, forward or back until the cartridge body aligns

perfectly with the lines on the protractor. Tighten the cartridge

bolts finger tight to prevent the cartridge from moving.

When you have achieved perfect alignment on points 'C' and 'D' the

arm should preferably be removed and the cartridge bolts tightened.

Do not overtighten the bolts as you can damage the headshell and

cartridge body.

The arm should be aligned so that, when in its rest position, the arm

tube is parallel to the side of the turntable. This is necessary for

correct adjustment of the anti-skating, and to ensure that the

stylus can never be damaged when moving the arm between the

record and the rest position. When you have achieved the correct

position tighten the M4 socket cap screw in the side of the baseplate

with the Allen key provided.. Re-check the height of the

for correct VIA.

The arm cable should be inserted into the base of the tonearm and

the flying earth lead connected to the turntable if required.

TABRIZ

ADJUSTING THE ANTI-SKATING

The anti-skating dial should be set initially to correspond with the

amount of tracking force applied. To make fine adjustments this

should be carried out dynamically, ie. while playing a record.

TABRIZzi

POSITIONING THE T TONEARM &

ALIGNING THE CARTRIDGE

Fit the TABRIZ into the baseplate roughly positioning the arm tube

parallel to the side of the turntable. Ensure the counterweight is fitted

to the arm to prevent damage to the cartridge.

The height of the counterweight should be adjusted such that it is as

low as possible without touching the armboard. If a particularly high

compliance cartridge causes any problems the height of the

counterweight should be increased.

Roksan reserves the right to alter specifications without prior not