The tonearm has to be able to lift and decline. If it is not doing this, the most likely cause is the damping fluid that controls the cuing up and down, has hardened up. The unit will have to be disassembled, the old damping fluid removed and new damping fluid applied. It is a specific fluid you will not find easily, nor apply correctly apply. If you would like further assistance, or to inquire about a repair, please visit my website at audioserviceclinic.com. You may contact me there. Thank you.
If the problem is that the cueing control also does not lift the arm high enough, see the Adjustment section of the Owner's Manual:
http://akdatabase.org/AKview/albums/userpics/10007/Technics%20SL-BD22%20Owners%20Manual.pdf
Please make 100% certain the needle is still in place... To test this *GENTLY* rub your fingertip over it and you should hear noise from the speakers when you do. If there is NO noise then there is likely no needle.
Did you put the protective device on the needle/arm for the move? Is it still on there?
Sorry Mate, that the only thing I've got to help....
SOURCE: dual 1218
What happens if you lift the tonearm and slowly move it over its travel in toward the label area past the expected point at which it should cycle? There should be a mechanical click as it engages the lift / return cycle. If so, the mechanism works but might be out of adjustment due to wear and tear.
Perhaps cycling the Record Size switch a few times might have a positive effect on the function. There doesn't seem to be a user adjustment for the end of play cycle.
You can get the manual for free after you register at:
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/dual/1218.shtml
If you decide to venture into the mechanics be cautious, always protect the tonearm from damage and make sure you rotate the platter only clockwise as there are mechanical interlocks that could get damaged if you turn it the wrong way.
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