User manual STANTON STR8-100 TURNTABLE

[. . . ] 3) Read this manual carefully before using the unit and be sure to store the manual in a safe place for future reference. ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the main unit with the packing from the box and take off the packing. [. . . ] Be sure it does not twist. Ribbon tape Driving roller Drive belt 5. 6. 7. Insert the headshell into the front end of the tonearm, then turn the lock nut clockwise with the headshell firmly held horizontally. 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 8. 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). (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. 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 strobeilluminator will light up. Place a record on the slip mat, when playing a 45rpm record with a large center hole, place the 45rpm adaptor on the center spindle. Press the Start/Stop button, the turntable platter will start to rotate. When play is finished, move the tonearm to the arm rest, secure the tonearm with the arm clamp. Press the Start/Stop button to stop the platter rotating, push the power button to turn off the power. MAINTENANCE · For best results & proper care of your equipment use Stanton Vinyl Cleaner (VC-1) for your records and Stylus Cleaner Kit for styli (SC-4). [. . . ] · Clean the stylus periodically with a soft brush to prevent the accumulation of dust. · From time to time, the dust cover and turntable cabinet should be wiped with a soft and dry cloth. [. . . ]