Audio-Technica 440MLa Cartridge

CONNECTION TO SYSTEM:
Run two shielded audio cables from the cartridge/tone arm connections on
the turntable to the magnetic phono inputs on the amplifier or receiver.
Observe Left and Right channel markings. A separate ground wire
usually comes attached to the turntable, and should be connected to the
ground screw found on the back panel of most electronics.

FINAL ADJUSTMENT:
Reinstall stylus assembly. Following the procedure given in the
turntable/tone arm instructions, carefully set tracking force to
approximately the middle of the range shown for your model in the
specifications table. A tracking force outside the given range can result in
increased distortion and excessive record and stylus wear. Other tone arm
adjustments provided such as stylus overhang and anti-skating, should
be set according to manufacturer's instructions to obtain the best
performance. For safety, keep the stylus guard down whenever the
turntable is not in use.

OPERATING SUGGESTIONS:
The low tracking force and high compliance of Audio-Technica cartridges
provide the highest level of performance available, but also make them
susceptible to damage if handled improperly. Most stylus damage is
caused by rough treatment while the tone arm is being operated by hand.
A finger should always be placed under the tone arm finger lift, never over
it. A damped cueing device which lowers the tone arm gently to the record
is found on many record players and should be used regularly for greatest
protection of the stylus and records. Distorted or unbalanced sound from
the two phono channels often can be traced to wires interchanged or
touching at the cartridge terminals. A reduction in output or muffled sound
may result if the stylus assembly is not fully seated. Hum from the
phonograph input usually can be traced to a bad audio cable or absence
of the separate ground wire from turntable to amplifier.

AT440MLa SPECIFICATIONS: