Stanton STR8-90 manual Part Names & Functions

PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS

		10) PITCH SLIDER
		Use this to change the speed of the platter
		when the PITCH button is lit.
		11) HEADSHELL LOCKING NUT
		Attach the headshell by inserting into the front
		end of the tone arm, then turn the locking nut
		clockwise with the head shell firmly held
		horizontally.
		12) TONE ARM
		This is a fully manual tone arm. To start
		playback, gently place the stylus on the record
		using the headshell finger support. Do not drop
		the stylus onto the record as it may cause
		damage to the diamond tip and to the record.
		13) PITCH ON/OFF
		The ON setting will allow use of the pitch adjust.
		When set of OFF, the pitch control will be
		locked at 0%.
		14) TONE ARM BASE
		The tone arm base includes the height
		adjustment, tone arm rest. See “tone arm and
		cartridge settings” for proper adjustments. Note:
1) STROBE DOTS	4) PLATTER REVOLUTION SPEEDS (rpm)	No Anti-Skate is needed on straight tonearms.
The dots around the edge of the platter are		15) COUNTERWEIGHT
used in conjunction with the light located inside	33 rpm – Press 33
the motor ON/OFF switch. While the platter is	45 rpm – Press 45	Use this to balance the tone arm and to adjust
in rotation, the dots help to indicate the speed	78 rpm – Press 33 and 45 buttons	the stylus pressure.
of rotation. The speed is lower than the	simultaneously. To return to 33 or 45-rpm play	16) HEADSHELL HOLDER
displayed speed (33,45,78) when the dots are	mode, just press the desired button.
flowing to the right. It is higher than the		This is used to place extra headshell during a
displayed speed (33,45,78) when the dots are	5) HEASDHELL	performance for quick access.
flowing to the left. When the strobe is stopped,	When installing a phonograph cartridge, refer	17) OUTPUT
the platter is rotating at the displayed speed.	to the installation instructions supplied by the
	cartridge manufacture.	This is the standard analog output (RCA jacks)
2) MOTOR ON/OFF SWITCH		which can be connected to a phono input on
As opposed to analog turntables, this is not the	6) TAGRET LIGHT	any DJ mixer.
power switch. This switch only turns on or off	Press the button to light up the stylus. To	18) GND
the motor. Rotate clockwise to turn on the	retract the light, press down on the light itself.
motor. The platter will not start spinning until	7) REVERSE	Ground wire connection post
the start/stop button has been pressed. Rotate		19) POWER SETICH
counter-clockwise during playback (off position)	This button is used to reverse the direction of
for a slow winding down effect.	the platter rotation.	This switch turns the power on or off, including
3) START/STOP	8) PITCH SELECT	the motor and audio signal.
		20) POWER CORD CONNECTOR
Press this button to start or stop the platter.	Press the button to switch between
	+/-8%,+/-16%, or +/-25% pitch range.	Used to connect the included power cord.
	9) PITCH BEND
	The pitch will increase/decrease by up to 6%
	while the pitch bend minus button is pressed.