Korf Audio TA-SF9R
Setting up your Korf tonearm
Please use the included gauge to set
the cartridge position in the headshell.
The third party protractors may give
an incorrect alignment; when in doubt
please refer to the gauge.
The vertical tracking force (downforce)
is set by rotating the counterweight. ¼
of a counterweight’s turn corresponds
to 0.5 gram change in downforce (when
the additional counterweight is not
installed). If the combined mass of the
headshell and the cartridge exceeds 25 grams, please use an additional counterweight.
Verify the resulting downforce with a quality specialized downforce scale (not included
with the tonearm).
To set antiskating (bias), start with rotating the antiskating wheel to show approximately
the same number as the set downforce. The triangle on the wheel marks a zero position.
Refer to our website for more in-depth instructions.
Use the included 3 mm hex key to adjust tonearm height. Loosen the clamp bolt(s) on
the mounting base and then rotate the VTA screw to raise or lower the tonearm. Then
tighten the clamp bolt(s) back. When you are done, the VTA screw can be removed.
The Korf tonearm has a limited possibility to adjust the cartridge’s azimuth. To adjust the
azimuth:
◊ Place the transport spacer back into the tonearm, fixing the arm’s upper part in
place
◊ Undo the azimuth screw using the included 2 mm hex key, taking care not to press
on the upper part of the tonearm
◊ Gently rotate the armtube using the scale for visual reference
◊ When rotating the armtube, grip the upper part of the tonearm tightly and work
against it. Do not apply any force to the flexure bearing
◊ Once the desired setting is achieved, tighten the azimuth screw.
We strongly suggest not changing the factory set azimuth.
Only use this setting as a last resort to correct gross cartridge
assembly errors. Flexure bearing damage from attempted
azimuth adjustment is not covered by warranty.
