Below are the simple steps setting up a cartridge, getting the correct amount of weight and antiskate can be essential to the sound quality aswell as the life of your styli and vinyl.

The Basics		Identifying the parts used during the process
		No. 1 - Counter Weight No. 2 - Weight Indicator No. 3 - Start of the Tonearm No. 4 - Antiskate Adjustment
Step 1		Fixing the cartridge to the tonearm
		If you are using a standard cartridge mount, please attach the cartridge to the headshell as described in the cartridge mounting instruction. If you have a 'concorde' type cartridge you will not need to do this Slide the cartridge into the tonearm Twist the lock ring clockwise until the headshell is locked tightly into the tonearm
Step 2		Setting the weight to zero
		Firstly remove any stylus protection Move the tonearm over to the playing position Next you will need to balance the tonearm, so that it rest level of its own accord (as per C) This point is 0 grams, twist the counter weight indicatior (this is a seperate disc at the front of the weight and not the weight itself) to 0
Step 3		Applying the correct amount of pressure / weight
		Refer to the cartridge manufacturer instructions, to get the correct stylus pressure / weight Twist the whole counter weight assembly to the desired setting Return the tonearm to holder and lock N.B - This may need increased if you find that you are experience skipping when cueing
Step 4		Adjusting the antiskate setting
		Antiskate should be set to the same amount of weight or pressure being applied by the counter weight The antiskate setting is normally located to the back right of the tonearm heigh adjust section N.B - Antiskate may need to be increased if you find that you are experiencing skipping problems when cueing