Initial Setup (continued)
Assembling the Dust Cover
1.Insert the
2.Holding the dust cover over the turntable, carefully guide the cover
hinges into the two slots molded into the rear of the dust cover. The springs in the hinges allow the cover to be held open at about a 45° angle if desired. (Note: There is only one “open” position; the hinges do NOT permit the cover to stand “straight up.”)
3.To remove the dust cover from the turntable, gently disengage the hinges from the slots in the cover. This is usually easier when the cover is in the “closed” position. Slowly and carefully lift straight up until the cover is clear of the unit. The hinges may then be removed from the turntable base, if desired.
Setting Tone Arm Balance and Tracking Force
To allow the cartridge to properly track in a record, the tone arm balance and tracking force must be carefully set to the cartridge manufacturer’s specifications. Failure to properly set up the tone arm assembly can cause damage to the cartridge stylus and/or records.
(Note: Once the stylus protective cover has been removed and the tone arm locking clamp has been released, take extreme care not to damage the stylus. Do not allow it to drag or scrape across the slip mat.)
Tone Arm Setup:
1.Set the
2.Remove the clear protective stylus cover, carefully sliding it straight forward, off the front of the cartridge.
3.While gently holding the headshell to stabilize the tone arm, release the tone arm locking clamp. At this point, the tone arm is unbalanced and free to swing.
4.While gently holding the headshell, carefully rotate the counterweight until the tone arm is horizontally balanced and hovers freely just above the platter without touching the platter surface.
5.Lock the tone arm back into the tone arm rest.
6.While holding the counterweight steady, and without any rotation, carefully rotate only the black stylus force gauge ring (which turns independently of the counterweight) until the “0” on the gauge ring lines up with the centerline marked along the top of the rear arm.
7.Refer to the cartridge manufacturer’s specifications for recommended tracking force. Rotate the entire
Setting Anti-skate
A small outward
In case of substantial use of
Setting Tone Arm Assembly Height
The tone arm assembly height adjustment allows for the tone arm to be positioned parallel to the record surface, when using
Connections
Audio
Connect the audio output cable to the appropriate input jacks on your mixer, amplifier, soundcard or other device based on the setting of the
Connecting to Computers with USB Input
The USB cable (included) connects your
Connecting to Computers or Audio Devices with 3.5 mm Input
The
The first of these adapter cables – dual RCA to stereo 3.5 mm
•a stereo/boombox* equipped with a 3.5 mm minijack
•input powered speakers* equipped with a 3.5 mm minijack
•input a mixer* or PA system* equipped with a 3.5 mm minijack
The second included adapter cable – dual RCA to stereo 3.5 mm mini- plug (female) – permits connection of the turntable output to amplified speakers* or similar devices. The 3.5 mm stereo minijack on the cable adapter accepts stereo
To use either adapter cable, connect the turntable’s red and white RCA- type plugs to the cable adapter’s
*When using either cable adapter, always set the
NOTE: If connection is desired to a mono amplifier/speaker, make certain to use a
Finally, after all other connections are made, attach the included AC power cord to the turntable; note that the small connector only goes in one way. Then connect the power cord’s plug to a convenient AC outlet.
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