Stanton T.90 Turntable User Manual
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1. Tone Arm and Cartridge Settings for proper adjustments 45 RPM adapter HOLDER Place the attached 45 rpm adapter here Push down the rear side of 45 rpm adapter to take it off EXTRA HEADSHELL HOLDER Place extra headshell here PHONO LINE OUTPUT L amp R This is the standard analog output RCA jacks which can be connected either to a phono or line input on any DJ mixer or stereo system depending on the setting of the phono line selector 22 23 24 25 26 PHONO LINE SWITCH Switches the output to either phono or line level USB SOCKET Connect the USB cable included to this socket and to a USB connector on your computer After connecting the turntable to your computer you can record your vinyl to your hard disk using the included Cakewalk Pyro 5 software Note maximum USB cable length is 3m DIGITAL OUTPUT Use this output to connect your T 90USB to the S PDIF digital input of any eguipped digital device such as a CDR or computer soundcard POWER CORD CONNECTOR Used to connect the included power cord POWER SWITCH This switch turns the power on or off including the motor and audio signal CREATING A CD FROM AN LP The T 90USB includes a USB computer interface and Cakewalk Pyro CD software for Windows Macintosh users can download the free Audacity software for recording directly from the T 90 USB By connecting the T 90USB to your computer and using the correct software you can create2. Press to enable key lock When Key Lock is on the pitch slider will only affect the speed of the platter The key pitch will remain at 0 This speeds up the musical tempo without changing the pitch HEADSHELL LOCKING NUT Attach the headshell by inserting it into the front end of the tone arm Turn the locking nut clockwise with the head shell firmly held horizontally PITCH ON OFF The ON setting will allow you to use the Pitch Slider When set to OFF the pitch control will be locked at 0 PITCH SLIDER The Pitch Slider is used to speed up or slow down the turntable platter 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 PITCH SELECT Press the button to select between 8 and 12 pitch range TONE ARM CLAMP AND REST Use this rest for the tone arm and clamp it in position during transportation 16 17 18 19 20 21 CONTROLS OVERVIEW ANTI SKATE KNOB When a record is playing a force is generated drawing the stylus towards the center of the record This control compensates for that force and needs to be set to the same value as the counter weight pressure ring TONE ARM BASE The tone arm base includes tone arm rest COUNTERWEIGHT Use this to balance the tone arm and to adjust the stylus pressure See
3. custom CD s from your record albums In addition to creating CDs you can edit the LP tracks clean up clicks and noise and apply special audio effects if desired You can even make custom mixes with one track crossfading to another To take full advantage of these features be sure to read the User Manual supplied by Audacity and Cakewalk Pyro AUDACITY SOFTWARE OVERVIEW for MAC and PC users Audacity is free software licensed under the GNU General Public License GPL More information as well as open source code can be found on the web at http audacity sourceforge net Please ensure you have installed the software before starting SET UP PROCEDURE 1 Start by connecting your T 90USB to the computer using a USB cable included 2 Download and install the Audacity recording software by visiting http audacity sourceforge net 3 Open the Audacity program 4 Goto EDIT then PREFERENCES 5 Click AUDIO I O tab Audacity Preferences Audio 1 0 Quality File Formats Spectrograms Directories Interface Keyboard Mouse Playback Device ore Channels 2 Stereo Play other tracks while recording new one FT Software Playthrough Play new track while recording it 6 Choose recording device USB AUDIO CODEC from the drop down menu 7 Choose CHANNELS 2 STEREO 8 Tick SOFTWARE PLAY THROUGH BOX 9 Click OK AUDACITY SOFTWARE OVERVIEW for MAC and PC users RECORDING amp SAVING TRA
4. CKS A LA ANT Se n IL APODO aa a mis e eje ojo Aaa 11 5 7 00 800 9 00 10 00 10 When you are ready to record click the RED record button on the computer Play the LP track to be recorded 11 When you have finished the recording click the YELLOW stop button Click the GREEN play button to playback your finished recording You can now click FILE and choose Export As AIFF Macintosh or Wave Windows to save the recording This will save the entire recording as one audio file ad Edt View Project Generate Effect Analyze Help New Ctl N Open Ctl 0 Close Ctri W Save Project Ciri 5 Save Project As Recent Files Export As AIFF Export Selection As AIFF Export As MP3 Export Selection As MP3 Export As Ogg Vorbis Export Selection As Ogg Vorbis Export Multiple Page Setup Print 12 If you want to record the entire side of an LP or a continuous selection of songs repeat steps 1 3 above When you are finished you will be able to see each song as a waveform with silence in between each song If you stop the recording and then start again the new recording will appear as new audio tracks below the previous recording If you want to separate the recorded audio into different tracks drag the cursor over a song segment in the waveform window to highlight it and then from the FILE menu select Export Selection As AIFF Macintosh or Wave Windows I
5. Stanton T 90 USB DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE dO1S LAVIS CST TI O USERS MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated 16 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or retained for future reference covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be instructions should be adhered to placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed proper ventilation is the manufacturer s instructions have been 5 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water adhered to for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a 17 Attachments do not use attachments not recommended by the product wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like manufacturer as they may cause hazards 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or 18 Accessories Do not place this product on an un
6. any rights of any party or product liability and relating to the merchandise shall not exceed the price received by Stanton from your purchase of such merchandise In no event will Stanton be liable for any special incidental or conseguential damages including loss of use loss of profit and claims of third parties however caused whether by the negligence of Stanton or otherwise To the extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided above Stanton disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The above warranty provides you with specific legal rights You may also have additional rights which are subject to variation from state to state and country to country If there is a dispute regarding the warranty of merchandise that does not fall under the warranty conditions stated above please include a written explanation with the merchandise when returned pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein Please register your product online at www stantondj com 12 13
7. ate of original shipment Repairs made necessary by reason of misuse alteration normal wear or accident are not covered under this warranty Returns Authorized Stanton dealers are only authorized to sell and distribute merchandise within a specific country All goods reguiring warranty repair or replace ment must be returned freight prepaid if not hand delivered to the authorized Stanton dealer from whom the merchandise was purchased and in the same country where the merchandise was purchased For purposes of purchases made via the Internet the merchandise must be returned to the author ized Stanton dealer in the country where the authorized Stanton dealer which sold the merchandise to purchaser is located and not the authorized Stanton dealer in the country where the purchaser is located or the country in which the merchandise was received Any returns to a non authorized dealer or to an authorized Stanton dealer not in the same country as the merchandise was intended to be sold or as set forth above will void this warranty To initiate a warranty repair you must contact the authorized Stanton dealer from whom you purchased the merchandise and follow such authorized Stanton dealer s return policy Stanton assumes no risk and shall be subject to no liability for damages or loss resulting from the specific use or application made of the merchandise Stanton s liability for any claim whether based on breach of contract negligence infringement of
8. cks for the CD At the end of each track there will be a visual indication of silence in the waveform display Place the cursor in this area between two tracks and press the Split button Continue to do this to separate each track Underneath the waveform display is a bar where you can add CD track indicators Simply click in this area at the start of each separated track and it will add a Track number 1 2 3 etc CAKEWALK PYRO 5 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW for PC users Cren Coma Wave o es Denen Save project 9 00 10 00 11 00 12 00 13 00 s Save project as World Party wav Party wav Save as audio file Save as multiple audio files Save as audio playist IN L Track 3 _ REIN le panaan 6 It s a good idea to save each of your tracks at least temporarily prior to burning a CD The easiest way to do this is to press the Save button and choose Save As Multiple Audio Files Choose tracks Choose tracks to save To change a filename double dick it and type a new name Start Length 00 00 04 24 04 24 03 48 05 02 Saving options Saving options Which format would you like to save in WAV Which format would you like to save in Folder C Documents and Settings mmcroberts Desktop Change sa a ea 7 This brings up a dialog box offering several choices The first choice allows you to choose which tracks
9. d be used only 12 Non use Periods The power cord of the appliance should be with a cart or stand that is recommended by the unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should 13 Object and Liguid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and fall and liguids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart 14 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by combination to overturn qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damage 15 Servicing The user should not attempt any service to the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove any cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
10. e needle is designed to operate at a specific angle to the vinyl The T 90 USB has several adjustments to correctly position the needle to the vinyl The first adjustment is the correct installation of the cartridge Your cartridge is to be mounted into the headshell as per the mounting instructions included with the cartridge The Stanton 500 680 and 890 series of cartridges require the use of the two screws mounting into the headshell For your convenience some of these products can be purchased already mounted and pre adjusted from your local Stanton dealer If you are using these 1 2 mounted products with a headshell in a mobile application or you are doing heavy scratching May want to use an extra shell weight The Master series of products Track master Groove master etc are designed with their own mounting that eliminates the need for a separate headshell and the wiring to the cartridge The body of the cartridge should be parallel with the centerline of the headshell tone arm when viewed from the front to the back The second adjustment is at the installation of the cartridge head shell assembly into the tone arm tube lock Holding the tone arm tube in one hand insert the cartridge headshell into the tube lock with the other hand Turn the lock ring clockwise when viewed from the rear until the headshell is locked tightly into the tone arm Remove the needle protector from the cartridge and place the needle on record View the needle fr
11. ess the OK button and your CD will be created 19 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Dimensions Weight Power supply Power consumption STANDARD TEST CONDITION Ambient Temperature Relative Humidity Model T 90 USB 452 W x 370 D x 143 H mm 8 6Kgs AC 100V 50 60Hz For Japan AC 110V 60Hz For Taiwan AC 120V 60Hz For U S A Canada Mexico AC 220V 50Hz For United Arab Emirates Chile Argentina AC 220V 60Hz For Philippines AC 230V 50Hz For Europe New Zealand South Africa Singapore Israel AC 240V 50Hz For Australia U K 11W 20 2 deg C 65 5 NOTE Measurements can be carried out between 5 deg C to 35 deg C and 45 to 85 relative humidity TURNTABLE SECTION Type Motor Speeds Wow and Flutter S N Ratio Pitch Controls Starting Torgue Starting Time Braking Time Braking System Time for Speed Change USB Function TONEARM SECTION Type Effective Arm Length Overhang Applicable Cartridge Weight Tracking Error Angle Tracking Force Adjustment Range Anti skating Range Needle Pressure range AUDIO SECTION Digital Phono Line 3 speed full manual 8pole 3phase brushless DC motor 331 3 and 45rpm and 78rpm Less than 0 15 WRMS JIS WTD with 3313 rpm More than 50dB DIN B 8 12 More than 1 6kgf cm Less than 1 sec with 3313 rpm Less than 1 sec with 33183 rom Electronic brake Less than 1 sec from 3313 to 45 rpm Less than 1 sec fro
12. f you want to save it as an MP3 file then choose Export Selection As MP3 Give the file a name when prompted Repeat for each song segment 13 You can remove silences at the start or end of the recording by dragging the cursor over the silent region and then choosing DELETE or CUT from the Edit window 14 For a Macintosh after you have recorded your tracks burn them to a CD using the Mac OSX Finder or with other Macintosh CD creation programs For Windows use Windows Explorer or another Windows CD creation program to burn a CD CAKEWALK PYRO 5 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW for PC users cakewalk Install Cakewalk Pyro 5 Special NEATO CD Labeler Offer Online Register Pyro 5 Online To start insert your complimentary Cakewalk Pyro 5 CD into your disc drive on your computer and follow the installation instructions to completely install the software on your operating system Complete instructions on how to use all the features of the software are included in the Help Menu To transfer and record transfer LPs to your hard drive from your T 90USB start by connecting your T 90USB to your computer using a USB cable n Pn Cakewalk To start click one of the links below Music files Data CDs and DVDs p Listen to music gt Back up your files on a data CD DVD or dual layer DVD Convert files to and from MP3 WAV and WMA Burn an ISO image file to a data CD DVD or dual layer DVD Copy a data CD DVD or dualdayer DVD Aud
13. io CDs Make an audio CD gt Rip tracks from an audio CD b Copy an entire audio CD Make an Enhanced CD both audio and data MP3s gt Rip MP3 files from an audio CD gt Burn your MP3s to an audio CD gt Make an MP3 CD gt Make a playlist Ringtones gt Create aringtone from an audio CD gt Record your own ringtone gt Upload an existing audio file to your phone Cassettes and LPs gt Make CDs of your cassettes and LPs b Copy a data CD or DVD to an ISO image file Portables b Copy files to a music portable Rip MP3s to a music portable Other tasks Record an audio file Split an audio file into pieces Edit an audio file and apply audio effects Help and support Read the manual p Visit the Cakewalk Web site Update your CD burner support Report a problem gt Reguest a feature 1 From the Cakewalk Pyro 5 main page beginning with the Start tab start by clicking on the section entitled Cassettes and LPs Make CDs of your cassettes and LPs This will take you to the Make Audio CD tab where you will record tracks from your LPs to your computer 2 3 4 CAKEWALK PYRO 5 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW for PC users Ma co 500100 Lcowen zo O To make CDs of your cassettes and LPs Connect stereo to computer for help press Tips button in the Record view below Type a filename dick Start Recording and play cassette or LP When done click Stop to stop recording then dic
14. ion of the platter rotation START STOP Press this button to start or stop the platter 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 SLIP MAT CENTER SPINDLE This spindle holds the turntable PLATTER and records stable and centered MOTOR ON OFF SWITCH As opposed to fully analog turntables this is not the power switch This switch only turns the motor on or off Rotate clockwise to turn on the motor The platter will not start spinning until the start stop button has been pressed Rotate counterclockwise during playback off position for a slow winding down effect PLATTER REVOLUTION SPEEDS rpm 33 rpm Press 33 45 rom Press 45 78 rpm Press the 33 and 45 buttons simultaneously To return to 33 or 45 rpm play mode just press the desired button 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 HEADSHELL Install the cartridge here When installing a cartridge refer to the installation instructions supplied by the manufacturer of that cartridge KEY LOCK
15. k Burn CD button below i Record to folder C Documents and Settings nmeroberts Desktop Explore cakewalk pyro Conor set Liane 2 compro ame na wore 7 00 9 00 10 00 11 00 12 00 13 00 14 00 15 1 ER LAOS Ronald var A y WI I s 3 I i i Track de Click here to add more track markers Sf SEE A ee On the Make Audio CD tab type in the filename you wish to save the LP recording under and locate where you want the file to be stored You can record the entire side of an LP a continuous selection of tracks or just a single track To begin recording click the Start Recording button and begin playing your LP on the T 90USB You will see activity on the Check Volume bar representing the input level or volume of the track you are recording When you are satisfied with the selection you have recorded click Stop In the Arranging Pane in the lower half of the screen a waveform will appear representing what you have recorded You can add more LP tracks or another LP side to the recording by repeating steps 2 and 3 above When you are finished the new recording will appear in the Arranging Pane after the first recording new Copen sve um a ip move namasa 0 00 5 00 6 00 bos Party wav lu Wave Vol 100 WY fied Mais di ohh ith UD E MT TL N If you have recorded an LP side or a continuous selection of LP tracks you can split them into individual tra
16. m 45 to 33183 rpm Less than 1 sec from 3313 to 78 rpm USB rec Function A D D A 16BIT 44 1KHz or 48KHz USB SELECTABLE Computer interface USB 1 1compliant WINDOWS XP or MAC OSX Static balanced S shaped tonearm with detachable headshell 230 5mm 16mm 5 590 Less than 3 degree 3 4g 0 79 2 5g Digital Output 0 5Vp p 20 LOAD 750 Phono Output 2 5 5 0 mV at 1KHz 5cm sec HP 4005 Freguency Response 20Hz 20KHz 1 3dB Channel Separation More than 14dB Channel Balance Within 2 5dB at 1KHz Line Output 36 8 73 5 mV at 1KHz 5cm sec HP 4005 Freguency Response 20Hz 20KHZ RIAA filter 1 3dB N WARRANTY amp RETURN POLICY Warranty Through Stanton s authorized dealers around the World Stanton or one of Stanton s authorized distributors outside the U S will without charge repair or replace at the sole discretion of the entity responsible for making the repair or providing the replacement any Stanton merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year following the date of original purchase Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below The warranty for mechanical parts which are subject to wear and tear are limited to the earlier of either thirty 30 days following the date of original pur chase or the following number of cycles Faders 15 000 Rotary potentiometers 10 000 and Switches 10 000 Stanton will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for ninety 90 days from the d
17. nt Parts When replacement parts are required be sure This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other purpose of the polarized plug hazards 10 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to against them paying particular attention to the cord in determine that the product is in proper operating condition correspondence of plugs convenience receptacles and the point 22 This product is in compliance with EUWEEE regulations where they exit from the appliance Disposal of end of life product should not be treated as 11 Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by municipal waste Please refer to your local regulations the manufacturer Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp with water for instructions on proper disposal of this product Avoid getting water inside the appliance 23 Carts and Stands The appliance shoul
18. om the front and insure that the needle is perpendicular to the record surface If some adjustment is needed simply loosen the lock ring and rotate the cartridge headshell until the needle is perpendicular to the record surface Then re tighten the lock ring The third adjustment is the needle or stylus pressure Start with the cartridge headshell assembly mounted into the tone arm Remove any needle protectors provided With tone arm free adjust the tone arm counterweight by rotating the rear section until the tone arm floats in a balanced condition above the record or mat Do not allow the needle to drop onto the mat or the turntable platter during this adjustment You might damage the needle tip Now carefully hold the tone arm in one hand while rotating the numbered ring on the front of the counter weight with the other hand to the O setting Next without touching the numbered ring Rotate the rear counterweight until the desired needle pressure reading is next to the line on top of the tone arm tube see the instructions Included with your cartridge for proper settings Visit www stantondj com for downloadable updates videos and news about this product 2 CONTROLS OVERVIEW Hon Coool lo oO 0 00 eoe0 O 2o80 lo eoll loo29 lon Olli eooc REVERSE This button is used to reverse the direct
19. stable cart stand ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to 7 Heat Appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer amplifiers that produce heat or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the 8 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of manufacturer s instructions and should use amounting accessory power source indicated on the rating label If you are not sure of the recommended by the manufacturer type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or 19 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning local power company For products intended to operate from battery storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time power or other sources refer the operating instructions unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable 9 Grounding or Polarization This product may be eguipped with a system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider power line surges than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way 20 Replaceme
20. use to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure ASSEMBLY Remove all the parts from the box Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton e DISC x 1 e Platter x1 e AC cord x 1 e Slipmat x 1 e RCA cable x 1 e Cartridge x 1 e USB cable x 1 e Headshell x 1 45 rpm adapter x 1 e Instruction manual x 1 e Counter weight x 1 e Cloth dust cover x1 CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the power cord to an AC outlet 2 Connect the RCA cable to the PHONO input of your mixer You can also use a m gt N P line input by setting the phono line switch at the rear of the turntable to Line A Mn A QU U stanton a ee eo 6 0 6 6 066 Set the phono line switch to PH TONE ARM AND CARTRIDGE SETTING The major cause of problems in sound and skipping on the vinyl is the lack of proper set up of the needle and turntable adjustments Th
21. you want to save Click on the box to the left of the track to save it You can also rename the tracks here by double clicking on them and entering a new name 8 Below the list of tracks are two options that allow you to choose the format to save the tracks in and the location to save your tracks to on your disk drive If you want to save the tracks with full CD quality choose WAV 9 If you want to save the tracks as MP3 files choose MP3 Cakewalk Pyro 5 Select MP3 bitrate Higher bitrates yield better quality but larger files Pro studio 256 Kb s Est size 24 3M8 What is your encoding preference Faster encoding yields good quality MP3s Better sound quality takes longer to encode 7 Create mono file instead of stereo Bez 10 If you choose to save the tracks as MP3 files then the next window allows you to choose the bitrate to save them in Higher bitrates give you better quality sound CAKEWALK PYRO 5 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW for PC users Cakewalk Pyro 5 11 A AAA a Ts en EZ Burning speed fax z Update v TAVI KUUS For best results set burning speed no higher than the maximum speed for your blank disc The maximum speed is usually printed on the disc AN P E U co Extra Burn a CD Extra using both Make Audio CD and Data CD DVD tabs iii Vol 100 ger 11 To create a CD press the Burn CD button This brings up a dialog where you can select the CD burner to use Pr
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