Denon DP-37F Tracking Issues


So I've been asking questions on some FB TT groups, but thought I'd cross post here. 

I was gifted a Denon DP-37F from a neighbor. It came with a ADCOM GFC-1E cartridge with a damaged stylus. First I mounted an AT95 on it to see how things were working and it exhibited this behavior: tracks fine/sounds good for first half of an album then starts to skip - regardless of album, location etc.. So I researched and ordered a new stylus for the ADCOM and when it came I reinstalled it on the DP-37F. Unfortunately, same behavior.

I should point out what a weirdo this tone arm is, meaning that tracking and damping are controlled by microprocessor and the "Dynamic Servo Tracer." So if you haven't owned or worked on one of a half dozen Denon models that has this, some things that work on mechanically adjusted arms, don't apply.

In another forum, I was reminded about the 3 adjustment screws under the platter, one of which adjusts the tracking. I opened her up and unscrewed the board and then deoxited the 3 mini pots with screw adjustments. Then I put the platter back on and adjusted V5 per the service manual to 1.8 with a tracking force gauge. I was hoping this was going to solve it, but unfortunately it still has the issue.

Watch the video and you'll see that it tracks great until about 1/2 way through the LP, then it starts to skip and repeat like it's a scratched record but it's not. Sounds great on the first tracks! (Don't know how to add videos on Audiogon, here's a link to Vinyl Turntable Owners on FB with video and pics - if that works!) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Es5HA4LvF/

Thanks much for anyone who might have experience with Denon microprocessor arm and might have suggestions. 

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Move the tonearm around by hand and see if you can feel it binding up anywhere. Also, look at the bar that raises and lowers the arm so you don't have to do it by hand. Make sure its going down all the way, and that its not bent. Something may be causing the arm to come into contact with it when the record gets to a certain point. 

I don't use facebook, so I wasn't able to see your video.