That piece is a stylus guard--best to put it down while you're not playing anything, especially if you're a bit clumsy with the fingers. All the way up (as shown) when not playing, so it doesn't flip down while playing something. I had no idea that was a stylus guard built in!
The tracking force is fine, set as-is. It is surprising, though, that a turntable even has these adjustments for a P-mount system. The whole idea behind P-mount is "plug and play." You attach the cartridge, and everything is set properly, as the proper weight should be built into the cartridge to compensate for tracking force.
I'm going to be sure to recommend this P-mount cartridge to others. Seems like a bargain given how good it performs!
The tracking force is fine, set as-is. It is surprising, though, that a turntable even has these adjustments for a P-mount system. The whole idea behind P-mount is "plug and play." You attach the cartridge, and everything is set properly, as the proper weight should be built into the cartridge to compensate for tracking force.
I'm going to be sure to recommend this P-mount cartridge to others. Seems like a bargain given how good it performs!