Cartridge Alignment HELP


I am trying to align my new Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge on my Audio Technica AT-PL120 turntable, but I don't know how. I understand that I can use the protractors posted on Vinyl Engine, but I don't know how to use them. I can't find any videos or specific instructions; the closest I can find just say to "align it."

But how? How EXACTLY do I align my cartridge?
fond_but_not_in_love

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Thanks a lot... but I still don't see how a two point protractor (like the one you linked me to) could work. I mean, do you have to move the protractor/platter after aligning it with the first point so that it can be parallel with the lines around the second point?

This one seems to make more sense, what do you think? http://www.enjoythemusic.com/freestuff.htm

I don't understand why I'm so confused about this issue, everything I've read makes it sound like it's so easy... Agh... What am I missing.

Help from anyone would be much appreciated. Believe me, I appreciate it...