Bennett & Ross TT-1012 User manual

Turntable TT-1012 with Built-in Phono Pre-amplifier
Operating Manual
ArtNr.: 00063199
Revision: *-07-2019

TT-1012
© 2019
This manual is protected by copyright. Anycopying orreprint, even in excerpts, is only
allowed with written consent of Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH. The same applies to
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Contents
Included Items .......................................................................................................................2
Specifications：....................................................................................................................2
Product Description..............................................................................................................3
Turntable with Built-in Phono Pre-amplifier........................................................................3
Connections.........................................................................................................................4
Headshell.............................................................................................................................5
Electrical Connections of the Headshell.............................................................................5
Intended Purpose..................................................................................................................6
SAFETY...................................................................................................................................6
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................6
Important safety instructions...............................................................................................6
Installation and Operation....................................................................................................7
Platter Installation................................................................................................................7
Attaching and Removing the Turntable Cover...................................................................8
Opening and Closing the Turntable Cover ........................................................................8
Adjusting the Tonearm........................................................................................................9
Handling Records..............................................................................................................11
Playing Records................................................................................................................12
Cleaning Records..............................................................................................................13
How to set pitch.................................................................................................................14
How to measure pitch .......................................................................................................14
When playback finishes....................................................................................................14
Recording with a computer...............................................................................................15
MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................17
WEEE Declaration (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment)..........................18

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Thank you for purchasing this turntable. Toensure you will be completely satisfied with
this product, read and understand this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual in a
safe place. The Operating Manual must be passed on to all subsequent users.
Follow the Operating Manual!
The signal wordWARNING identifies hazards, which can result without
precautions in serious injury.
The signal word CAUTION identifies hazards, which can result without
precautions in minor or moderate injuryor impairment to the device.
The signal word NOTE indicates general precautions, which should be
observed in handling the product.
Images used in this manual may differ slightly from the actual product,
as long as it has no adverse effect on the properties and safety of the
product.
All personal formulations in these instructions are to be considered
gender neutral.
These operating instructions applyto persons who have been supervised or instructed in
the operation of the device by a person responsible for their safety and who have proven
to be able to handle the device.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the unit. Do not leave the children unattended.
All information contained in this Operating Manual is accurate to the best of our
knowledge and belief. Neither the author nor the publisher, however, can be held liable for
damages or losses that arise in connection with the use of this Operating Manual.
Other product, brand or company designations specified in this document are possibly the
trademarks of their respectiveowners. Compliance with all applicable copyright lawsis
the responsibility of the user of this document.

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Included Items
Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown
below. Please contact the store where youpurchased this unit if anyof
these accessories are missing or have been damaged during
transportation.
1. 45 RPM adapter x 1
2. Unit x 1 1. (Attention: a slipmat (vinyl protection mat) is not included in the
delivery. Youcan buy it separately at Kirstein.de or in a record store.
3. Turntable cover x 1
4. AC adapter x 1
5. Owner manual x 1
6. Aluminum platter x 1
7. Ground x 1
Specifications：
Operating voltage
DC15V/330 mA
Power Consumption
0.5W in Standby；1.5W in operation
Dimensions(L*W*H)
450 x 145 x 360mm
Unit Weight
4.58kg
Driving Method
Belt drive
Speeds
33-1/3 and 45RPM
S/N ratio
35dB
Cartridge type
Moving Magnet
Needle
Audio Technica AT-3600L
Turntable
Aluminum platter （12’’）diameter
recommended Counterweight on tonearm
3.5 g

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Product Description
Turntable with Built-in Phono Pre-amplifier
1. Center Spindle
2. Metal Finishing
3. Aluminum Platter
4. Strobe Dots
5. Strobe
6. START/STOP button
7. Counterweight
8. Anti-Skating-knob
9. Cueing lever
10. Tonearm
11. Pitch Control Knob
12. Headshell
13. 45 RPM speed
14. 33 RPM speed
15. Target light
16. Hinges
RPM = revolutions per minute

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Connections
1. GND
2. Analog audio output jacks(L/R)
3. PHONO/LINE Selection Switch
4. PC encoding
5. DC input connector
6. Power ON/OFF button
7. BT transmitter ON/OFF button (BT = Bluetooth)
8. Feet

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Headshell
Electrical Connections of the Headshell

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Intended Purpose
This movable unit is designed for use indoor. The warranty will not apply to units used for
professional use.
SAFETY
Before fitting or removing the unit, ensure that the power cord is
disconnected from the mains.
Make sure that the unit is positioned so that no one can trip over
the power cord.
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as
printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this
matter, consult an electrician.
Intended Use
Important safety instructions
•Do not place anything on the turntable cover. Objects on the cover might cause
noise due to vibrations or fall off, especially during playback.
•Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight, close to a source of heat or in other similar
conditions. Do not place the unit on top of an amplifier or other equipment that
might generate heat the exceeds the operating temperature range of this unit.
Doing so could cause discoloration, deformation or malfunction.
•As the unit could become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space
around it for ventilation. When installing this unit, leavea little space between it
and other devices and walls to allow good heat dissipation.
•When placing it in a rack, for example, leave at least 35 cm open above it and 10
cm open behind it. Failure to provide these gaps could cause heat to build up
inside and result in free.
•Do not movethe unit during playback.During playback, the record rotates. Do not
lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the record, the stylus,
the cartridge or the unit.
•Always remove the record before relocating ormoving this unit. Moving the unit
with a record on the turntable could damage the record, the stylus and the
cartridge or could cause a malfunction.

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Installation and Operation
Before installation, check that the device is disconnected from the
power supply.
Platter Installation (*Slipmat is available optional)
Belt drive:
Before starting the device, you kindly need to position the pre-assembled rubber belt over
the drive pin, which is located at approx. at 1 p.m. position below the turntable. To get
easier access to the rubber belt, it is advisable to turn the turntable by hand so that the
cut-out opening of the turntable-plate is above the drive pin. The rubber strap can then be
easily positioned around the pin with two fingers.

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Attaching and Removing the Turntable Cover
To attach:
1. Insert the hinges completely into
the hinge holders at the left and
right ends of the back of the main
unit.
2. Align the tops of the hinges with
the turntable cover hinge holders
and insert them.
To remove:
3. Hold both edges of the turntable
cover and lift it slowly to remove it
along with the hinges from the unit.
4. Remove the hinges from the
turntable cover.
Opening and Closing the Turntable Cover
To open:
1. Hold the front edge of the turntable
cover and gently lift it open
completely until it stops.
The turntable cover will stay open in this
position.
To close:
2. Gently lower the turntable cover
until it is closed.
Be careful not to pinch your hand
when in opening and closing the
turntable cover.

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Adjusting the Tonearm
Level Balance Adjustment
1. Set the Anti-Skating knob to"0".
2. Release the arm clamp and move
the tonearm to the space between
the arm rest and the platter.
Take care not to damage the stylus.
3. Set the Cueing levertothe down
position.
4. Support of the headshell over the
finger-lift with one hand and attain
the level balance byturning the
counterweight either clockwise or
counter-clock wise with the other
hand.
Be sure to hold the counterweight
together with the scale ring.
"Level balance" means that the tonearm is parallel to the record on the platter, and
that the tonearm pipe, therefore, should not tilt toward the counterweight side or the
headshell side.
5. Return the tonearm to the arm rest
and fasten the arm clamp.

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Tracking Force Adjustment (counterweight on tonearm)
1. While turning the counterweight,
set the correct tracking force
opposite the index line on the
counterweight shaft.
The tracking force scale ring has 0.5g
steps and one full turn of the
counterweight will yield a tracking force
of 3.5g.
Anti-Skating Adjustment
1. Turn the Anti-Skate Knob sothat
the number corresponding to the
required tracking force is opposite
the index line.
The numbers on the Anti-Skate Knob
correspond to 1 g tracking force.

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Handling Records
When holding a record or removing it from its sleeve, avoid touching the grooves by
holding the record by its label and edge with onehandor by holding it by itsedge with
both hands.

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Playing Records
During playback, do not touch the tonearm or the rotating record.
Do not stop turntable rotation during playback.
During record playback, feedback could occur if the volume is too loud.
If this happens, lower the volume of the amplifier.
1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on
the back of the unit to turn it on.
2. Open the turntable cover slowly.
3. Place a record on the turntable.
When playing a 45 RPM large-hole
single record, use the included
adapter.
4. Set according to the rotation speed
(RPM)of the record. The rotation
speed can be set to 33 1/3 or 45
RPM.
5. Turn the START/STOP rotation
knob to START to start the turntable.
When the START/STOProtation knob is set to START, the turntable
will start rotating and the blue LED will light.

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6. Move the tonearm clasp to the
right to release the tonearm.
7. Lift the cue lever.
You can also leave the cue lever down and moved the raised tonearm
over the record and then lower the tonearm slowly to start playback.
8. Move the tonearm to the edge of
the record or the track where you
want to start playback.
9. Lower the cue lever.
Lower the tonearm slowly until the stylus touches the record and
playback begins. Werecommend that you close the turntable cover
during record playback to avoid dust.
Do not place anything on the turntable cover. Objects on the cover might
cause noise dueto vibrations or falloff, especially during playback.
Cleaning Records
•Fingerprints and dust on a record can cause noise and the sound
to skip, as well as damage it records itself and the stylus.
•Use a commercially available record cleaner to clean records.
•Do not use thinner oranything otherthan a record cleaner. Such
chemicals could harm the surface of the record.
•When using a record cleaner, wipe the surface of the record in a
circular motion, following the grooves.
•Do not leave records in places that are exposed to direct sunlight
or are very hotor veryhumid. Leaving a record in such a condition
for a long time couldresult in warping or other damage.
•Do not stack multiple records or place heavy objects on top of
them. Do not leave records at an angle for long amounts of time
either. Doing so could result in warping or other damage.
•Do not allow hard objects to directly touch the audio grooves.
Doing so could cause scratches.
•After youfinish playing a record, alwaysput itback into its sleeve
for storage. Leaving a record unprotected could result in warping
or scratching.
•Do not use crackedrecords.

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How to set pitch
When the external adapter is connected and powered, turn the pitch
function on automatically.
Use the Pitch Adjust Knob in conjunction withthe Pitch to vary the
platter’s rotational speed by as much as +/- 50%.
How to measure pitch
Four rows of strobe dots on the platter edge are designed to measure and verifythe
platter speed.
•When the corresponding row of strobe dots appears to be stationary, the turntable
will be at the operating speed;
•If the dots appear to be moving to the right, the platter is moving below rated speed;
•if the dots appear to be moving to the left, the platter is moving above rated speed.
When playback finishes
1. Slightly lift the cue lever or the head-shell hook and return the tonearm to its resting
position.
2. Turn the START/STOP rotation knob to STOP to stop the turntable. When the
turntable stops, the blue LED will also become unlit.

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Recording with a computer
Connect this turnable to a computer using a commercially-available USB cable toconvert
audio signals from a record to digital data and send them to the computer.
Connecting with a computer
1. Connect this record player to a
computer using a commercially-
available USB cable to convert
audio signals from a record to
digital data and send them to the
computer (as shown on the
picture).
2. Turn the computer on: confirm
that the operating system is
working correctly.
3. Turn the record player on.
When they are connected, the computer will automatically detect this
unit's USB port and identify it as"USB Audio CODEC".
To record audio from this record player using a computer, install
software that can be used for audio recording on the computer first.
Install Audacity Software
1. Open the software.
2. Click Append Record icon inthe software: the encoding isgoing on.
3. Whenfinish the encoding, click STOP icon.
4. Open the Files icon in the software andsave the project.
The project can be exported in MP3 or other audio format as you like.

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Connecting via Bluetooth
Activate Bluetooth transmitter(this willsend the audio signal of the vinyl-record
to an external Bluetooth-enabled speaker)
1.Switch the Bluetooth receiver (e.g. external BT speaker) into pairing mode.
2. Turn on the turntable and switch to BTTR-ON (Bluetooth Transmitter) at the
backside of the device. The Bluetooth LED flashes now.
3. When the pairing has been successfully finished, the LED lights up constantly.
4. Switch BT at the backside to OFF and then the turntable shuts down the
Bluetooth connection
Send Bluetooth-signals (e.g. songs from a smartphone / tablet etc.) to the
turntable and transfer them via a cinch cable to a stereo system/HiFi-
device.
1. Connect the turntable to a HiFi- system using suitable cables.
2. Use a smartphone or other Bluetooth device to connect to the turntable with
Bluetooth function.
The Bluetooth name is TT-1012.
3. The turntable transfers your songs from your smartphone or audio device via
BT to the turntable and the connected cinch cable forwards it directly to the HiFi-
system.

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MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the power cord from the mains before cleaning.
If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth or use diluted mild liquid soap.
Allowthe surface of the unitto drycompletely before using.
Do not use chemical cleaning cloths, thinner or similar substancesas
they could damage the surface or the unit.
Record styluses are precision parts, so handle them carefully to avoid
bending or damaging their tips.
If a stylus becomes bent or damaged, it might not be able to follow the audio groove
precisely and could damage records or cause another malfunction.
If a stylus becomes dirty, use a commercially available stylus cleaner or similar product to
clean it.
Do not rub the stylus tip forcefully with anything hard. Do not wipe the stylus with thinner
or other chemicals.

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WEEE Declaration
(Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Your product has been designed andmanufactured using qualitymaterials and
components that are recyclable and reusable. The symbol means that your product must
be disposed separately from household waste at the end of its service life.
Dispose of thisequipment at your local collectionpoint or recycling center.
Please help to protect the environment in which we all live.
CE conformity
SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Herewith Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH declares that the device/radio unit [Bennet & Ross
Plattenspieler TT1012 complies with the EU directive 2014/53/EU. You can download the
EC declaration of conformityfor this item under download link:
http://www.kirstein.de/docs/Konformitaetserklaerung/CE_Konformitaetserklaerung_00063
199.pdf
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