CET-5 Belt Drive Turntable User Guide
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1. Line Out RCA use to connect the turntable to your amplifier or audio system unit Power Cord connect this cord to a grounded AC outlet of the correct voltage If a plug adapter is to be used only use an approved and suitable product ONLY operate the unit on the correct supply for your power outlet If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 3 Setting Up Your CET5 Amplifier Audio System Connection Connect audio output plugs to the magnetic record player or phono input on your amplifier or audio system The CET 5 has an inbuilt pre amplifier so will also work with most Aux in inputs If you have multiple inputs on your unit you can try connecting to each input and testing which works and gives the best audio performance of course be sure to select switch the input you wish to use NB Only connect to an input socket damage to your equipment may occur if connected incorrectly 1 Red plug into R H channel input 2 White plug into L H channel input Playing a Record 1 Choose the required playing speed by toggling the speed selector switch 2 Remove the protective stylus cover and release the pick up arm clip 3 Place the cartridge vertically over the first track of the record the turntable will start turn2. c 2x Hinge d 1x USB Cable e 1x Audio RCA Cable f 1x Centre adapter for hole punched singles Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 2 Getting To Know Your CET 5 Fig 1 Platter amp Tonearm View nw Wh Platter and Tonearm View Dust Cover protects the platter and turntable components from dust when not in use Tonearm holds the cartridge and is placed on the record to play Adaptor use this adaptor when playing 45 RPM records that have a punched out centre Tonearm Lever use this to lower and raise the tonearm Auto Stop On Off Switch allows to stop the record turning without moving the tonearm back to its rest position 33 45 78 RPM Switch switch between 33 45 or 78 rpm for playing at the correct speed Headshell this holds the cartridge and stylus needle in place and provides protection by means of its removable stylus protection cover not shown Platter place your record here to play NB Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm they are delicate parts The stylus cover and tonearm lock should always be secured in place when not in use Fig 2 Rear Panel View Rear Panel View 10 11 USB Port connect to a PC for converting records to digital format with your chosen software
3. dock your unit Look for inputs marked Aux in or Line in Some amplifiers have Phono input sockets You can try connecting to the inputs on your unit and testing which works and gives the best audio performance of course be sure to select the input you wish to use The phono input if you have one is usually the best place to start Please note that the CET15 features a built in pre amplifier and connecting it via a phono socket may cause the sound to be distorted if your unit is designed to work with a record deck without pre amp if that is the case please use an alternative socket IMPORTANT be sure to only connect the audio output from your CET 100 to an input socket if connected to another type of socket you may cause damage to your equipment O seem to be getting a distorted sound when connecting to my amplifier This is most likely the case if you are connecting the CET5 to a phono socket on your amplifier that has been designed to work with a record deck without a pre amp Please try an alternative socket If this does not solve your problem try connecting the CET5 to a different device to verify it is working correctly Contact amplifier manufacturer for further information Q Is recording software included Conversion to mp3 is a PC and software function so its use is not covered by our product support service If you do not already own software that could assist with that function your Mac or PC may already have suitable so
4. ed as correct please check your record for damages or warping Q cannot hear any audio from the turntable Please ensure the turntable is connected correctly to your amplifier or equipment Look for inputs marked Aux in or Line in on your audio device Some amplifiers have Phono input sockets You can try connecting to the inputs on your unit and testing which works and gives the best audio performance of course be sure to select the input you wish to use Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 6 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Further information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk WEEE Directive Directive 2002 96 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL OF 27 January 2003 on waste electrical equipment Products that include the WEEE symbol shown below should not be placed in the normal household waste but should be disposed of using the appropriate WEEE disposal facility Those facilities may be advised
5. ftware installed various programs paid for and freeware are available to carry out this task Audacity for example is a freeware program http audacity sourceforge net Q lam missing parts Please check carefully that you have unpacked all parts supplied Your CET5 is carefully checked and shipped in extensive packaging to protect in transit all units and contents are checked before leaving the factory to be sure they are complete The belt is located on the underside of the platter it is placed over the centre rim Do not dispose of any packaging until you have established your unit is assembled and is operating correctly Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 5 Q require spares where can get replacement items Spares are available from our nominated distributor Wire Free AV www wirefreeav co uk When playing some records they jump but this is not the case with others that don t jump and play ok Is the record that jumps damaged Scratches are not always obvious to the naked eye Also consider the actual quality of the record itself The smaller the groove and closer together the tracks the lower the audio output and sound quality This is typical of compilation albums where smaller grooves allow more tracks to be included on a record but this is a
6. ing Use the tonearm lever to lower the tonearm Converting your records to digital format The CET5 is equipped with a USB output so you can connect your turntable with the USB cable provided to a computer PC to convert records to your chosen digital format MP3 AAC WAV etc to play on a portable music player To carry out a conversion you will need a computer and software Various software programs paid for and freeware are available to carry out this task Audacity for example is a freeware program http audacity sourceforge net Many PC s will come with suitable software pre loaded NB Conversion is a computer and software function so its use is not covered by this manual or our product support service IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS We advise you to clean your records using a specialist record cleaning cloth or brush impregnated with antistatic properties For the best performance your stylus should be replaced periodically approximately every 250 hours Dust the stylus from time to time using a very soft brush dipped in alcohol brushing carefully from back to front of the cartridge Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 4 Troubleshooting How do I connect the turntable to my amplifier The CET5 can be connected to various inputs on your amplifier or
7. must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L With this appliance a suitable fuse of 3 amps must always be fitted in the plug CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1 i WARNING SOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THS APPLINGE T RAN Looking for Spares amp Accessories PREVENT THE RISK OF TRIC SHOCK NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE For a range of spares and accessories for PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED i SERVICE PERSONNEL your product purchase please visit This ighing fash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral ConnectedEssentials co uk Spares uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be a sufficient magnitude to constitute arisk of electric shock to persons This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Having difficulty using or setting up your product Please follow our simple setup instructions enclosed k3 Online support www ConnectedEssentials co uk Email support support connectedessentials co uk Version 1 Effective 01 04 2014 Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 8
8. onnected Essentials CET 5 Belt Drive Turntable User Guide Please read carefully before assembling and using this equipment and retain for future use Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 1 Important 1 Please check carefully that you have unpacked all parts supplied Your CET5 is carefully checked and shipped in packaging designed to protect in transit All units and contents are checked before leaving our factory to be sure they are complete Do not dispose of any packaging until you have established your unit is assembled and is operating correctly 2 Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm they are delicate parts The stylus cover and the tonearm lock should always be secured in place when not in use 3 Ensure that the mains voltage of your supply corresponds to the operating voltage of the unit Your unit is ready to be connected to an AC mains voltage of 220V 50Hz ONLY operate the unit on the correct supply for your power outlet If in any doubt always consult a qualified electrician 4 Please read and follow all recommendations and warnings in this manual for your safety 5 Position your turntable on a solid level surface that does not conduct vibration from its surroundings What s in the box a 1x CET 5 Turntable b 1x Dust Cover
9. product when it is in use CAUTION to reduce the risk of fire do not deliberately reposition pins on the plug assembly WARNING Keep unit and power cord out of reach of children ALWAYS switch off the turntable at the mains socket when not in use No repair should be carried out by the user WARNING A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely WON AUKRWNPE PrPrPPrPrPP Pr ND U BWNF OO Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 7 UK Wiring Instructions 1 Your Electric plug includes a moulded BS 13 amp fused on the supply cord 2 Should it be necessary at any stage to replace the moulded plug or cord it must be replaced with the correct part which includes a suitable moulded fused plug NB The original moulded plug and lead should be disposed of safely Class I 1 Earthed Appliance The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN amp YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE 1 The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E 2 The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N 3 The wire which is coloured BROWN
10. t the expense of sound quality It also means jumping of the stylus is more likely as the groove is not as deep as a standard album The sound quality of 12 single is normally deemed to be the highest as more room is available to create deeper grooves in the record pressing process and most 12 singles play at 45 R P M Bigger grooves and faster playback speed equals better sound quality and more tolerance to stylus jump I can hear rumble from my speakers when I play a record It is likely this is due to either record wear or audio feedback reaching the stylus deck or vibrations from whatever the record deck is mounted on Your record deck should be placed on a solid surface stand that is level and does not transmit vibrations from its surroundings A stylus and cartridge will amplify whatever is picked up including vibrations and feedback from its surroundings Dedicated Hi Fi enthusiasts with high end systems go to great lengths to isolate the turntable from its environment Most of us don t need to go to such lengths a solid surface or better still a specialist Hi Fi rack will provide enough isolation Q My records seem to be playing at inconsistent speed There are several factors that could potentially cause this problem In order to eliminate these please first check that the correct speed is selected on top of the turntable Following on from that please verify that the belt is fitted correctly and securely If both of these are confirm
11. to you by your local council or organisation from which the product s was purchased For the latest information on the WEEE directive please access the following website www environment agency gov uk weee Important Information Please note All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warning on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and usage instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink washing machine ina wet basement or near a swimming pool Power Sources The appliance should be powered only as described in these operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Do not leave the unit unattended while in use This electric product is not a toy To avoid risk of fire burns personal injury and electric shock keep out of reach of children Do not use this product for other than its intended use Do not close doors or windows on the product or extension cords as this may damage the wire insulation Electrical ratings of the extension cord must be as high as or higher than the electrical ratings of the product Do not cover the product with cloth paper or any material that is not part of the
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