Stanton STR8-20 Turntable User Manual
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1. Stanton Vinyl Cleaner VC 1 for your records and Stylus Cleaner Kit for styli SC 4 eClean the stylus periodically with a soft brush to prevent the accumulation of dust e When the sound becomes distorted or noisy check the stylus If worn out replace it with a new one eFrom time to time the dust cover and turntable cabinet should be wiped with a soft and dry cloth eAny volatile materials such as alcohol thinner benzine etc may remove the paint or damage the lustre please avoid SPECIFICATIONS General Power supply AC 115 230V 50 60Hz Power COMSUMPTION c cceeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Watts Dimension W D H 0008 450 x 350 x 140 mm Wee htc oie vie kis 3 5Kgs For improvement purposes specifications and design may be changed without notice 502 STR820 13042. FULL MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BELT DRIVE TURNTABLE STR8 20 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NAME OF PARTS p 8 1 Strobe Dots 8 Headshell 2 Slip Mat 9 Pitch Control Slider 3 Center Spindle 10 Tonearm 4 Power Switch 11 Arm Rest 5 Start Stop Button 12 Counterweight 6 33 Button 13 Position For Preparing Cartridge 7 45 Button BEFORE USE Check following parts included in the package with the main unit 1 Turntable platter Slip mat 45 rpm adaptor Counterweight Headshell Operating instructions RCA Cables with ground wire Cartridge Notes 1 Do not connect the AC power plug before assembly has been completed 2 Before you turn on the power verify the voltage setting is correct for your country 3 Read this manual carefully before using the unit and be sure to store the manual in a safe place for future reference ASSEMBLY Ww N Remove the main unit with the packing from the box and take off the packing Insert the turntable platter onto the center spindle Set the slip mat on the platter Hold the ribbon tape which is attached to the belt and loop the belt over the motor pulley Be sure it does not twist Ribbon tape Driving roller Drive belt Insert the headshell into the front end of the tonearm then turn the lock nut clockwise with t
3. he headshell firmly held horizontally Slide counterweight onto tonearm Twist it lightly and it will screw onto the rear shaft of the tonearm Adjustment of horizontal zero 0 balance and stylus pressure a Remove the stylus protector do not touch the stylus tip during the adjustment d Release the arm clamp and lift the tonearm from the arm rest to free it c Rotate the counterweight until the tonearm is approximately balanced horizontally floats freely d Refasten the tonearm with the arm clamp e Hold the counterweight stationary with one hand and rotate only the stylus pressure ring to bring the number 0 of the ring into alignment with the center line on the tonearm rear shaft f Rotate the counterweight clockwise until the scale shows the value corresponding to the pressure of the used stylus The average stylus pressure of the cartridge body is 2g If you use a non Stanton cartridge please follow that manufacturer s instructions Install the dust cover to the main unit PLACEMENT Do not place the unit in a location where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating appliance Do not place the unit in a location where there is high humidity or a lot of dust Cartridge may pick up slight sound pressures or vibrations from the speakers coming along the floor or through the air resulting in feedback Find a location which is very stable and vibration free e The legs have func
4. tions for adjusting the height of the unit itself Adjust the legs to stabilize the main body horizontally CONNECTIONS Connect the power cord to the auxiliary power outlet on the rear panel of your amplifier or receiver or to a household AC outlet Connect the unit output terminals to the PHONO jack of your amplifier or receiver Output terminals Amplifier Receiver L White gt gt L Channel R Red gt gt R Channel GND Spade gt gt GND NOTE Be sure to connect the ground terminal firmly to the amplifier or receiver If this connection is not made or is loose a power source HUM will result OPERATION 1 Rotate the power dial clockwise to turn on the power the speed indicator and the strobe illuminator will light up 2 Place a record on the slip mat when playing a 45rpm record with a large center hole place the 45 rpm adaptor on the center spindle 3 Set the rotation speed 33 45 to match the record 4 Remove the stylus protector release the arm clamp 5 Press the Start Stop button the turntable platter will start to rotate 6 Move the tonearm over the desired groove 7 When play is finished move the tonearm to the arm rest secure the tonearm with the arm clamp 8 Press the Start Stop button to stop the platter rotating push the power button to turn off the power MAINTENANCE e For best results amp proper care of your equipment use
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