Part Names and Functions, Strobe Dots | Stanton T.12O instruction

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

5)STROBE DOTS

The dots around the edge of the platter are used in conjunction with the light located inside the motor ON/OFF switch. While the platter is in rotation, the dots help to indicate the speed of rotation. The speed is lower than the displayed speed (33,45,78) when the dots are flowing to the right. It is higher than the displayed speed (33,45,78) when the dots are flowing to the left. When the strobe is stopped, the platter is rotating at the displayed speed.

6)SLIP MAT

7)CENTER SPINDLE

8)MOTOR ON/OFF SWITCH

As opposed to fully analog turntables, this is not the power switch. This switch only turns on or off the motor. Rotate clockwise to turn on the motor. The platter will not start spinning until the start/stop button has been pressed. Rotate counter-clockwise during playback (off position) for a slow winding down effect.

9)PLATTER REVOLUTION SPEEDS (rpm)

33 rpm – Press 33

45 rpm – Press 45

78 rpm – Press 33 and 45 buttons simultaneously.

To return to 33 or 45-rpm play mode, just press the desired button.

10)TARGET LIGHT BASE

Insert target light to the deck and it will light up.

11)PITCH BEND

This pitch will increase/decrease by up to 6% while the pitch bend minus button is pressed.

12)PITCH LOCK

The ON setting will allow use of the pitch adjust. When set of OFF, the pitch control will be locked at 0%.

13)PITCH SLIDER

The pitch slider is used to speed up or slow down the turntable platter.

14)HEADSHELL LOCKING NUT

Attach the headshell by inserting into the front end of the tone arm. Turn the locking nut clockwise with the head shell firmly held horizontally.

15)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.

16)PITCH SELECT

Press the button to select among +/-8%, +/-25%, or +/-50% pitch range.

17)TONE ARM BASE

The tone arm base includes the height adjustment and tone arm rest. See “tone arm and cartridge settings” for proper adjustments.

18)COUNTERWEIGHT

Use this to balance the tone arm and to adjust the stylus pressure. See “tone arm and cartridge settings” for proper adjustments.

19)45-RPM ADAPTOR HOLDER

Place on the attached 45-rpm adaptor here. Push down the rear side of 45 rpm adaptor to take it.

T.12O specifications

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