Yes I have downloaded the manual and yes I am competent at setting up T/Ts.

So just a brief question to clarify one point please.

In the manual it alludes to the arm dampener as if it is supposed to remain
in contact with the arm while playing. Is this so? Or does it only contact
the arm when the lift is engaged?

The problem is I can't seem to adjust the lift mechanism low enough to clear
the arm when the stylus is in contact with the record. BTW cart is a Shure
V15V.

Cheers TT