COMO AUDIO Como Audio Turntable User manual

User Manual
The Como Audio Turntable

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Please keep the original packaging in order to safely ship or otherwise transport your
Turntable in the future, especially if service is ever required. The warranty does not include
damaged caused by shipping.
IN THE BOX:
➢TURNTABLE / PLATTER / SLIP MAT / DUST COVER
➢ALLEN WRENCH x 2 (FITS COUNTERWEIGHT AND CARTRIDGE)
➢TWO-POINT CARTRIDGE ALIGNMENT (IF REPLACING CARTRIDGE)
➢15V/0.8A UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY
➢RCA TO RCA AUDIO CABLE 4’/1.2M
➢SET UP GUIDE
➢45 RPM “SINGLE”ADAPTER
➢RCA TO 3.5 mm CABLE ADAPTER (FOR USE WITH COMO AUDIO AUX INPUT)
➢DRIVE BELT
PARTS DIAGRAM:
1 Platter and slip mat
2 Drive pulley
3 Drive belt
4 Tonearm counter-weight
5 Tonearm lift lever
6 Tonearm rest
7 Tonearm
8 Headshell with finger lift and pre-mounted Ortofon OM10 cartridge with clear protective
cap
9 Dust Cover
10 Dust Cover hinges
11 Hinge fasteners
12 Analog outputs and External power supply input
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Illustrations may vary.
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ASSEMBLY
Platter, drive belt, and dust cover installation and stylus cover removal
With clean hands (finger oil could make the belt slip), install the flat drive drive belt as shown in
the above illustration, wrapping it around the exterior of the plastic sub-platter and the upper
section of the pulley. Do NOT place the belt over the lower section of the pulley. Place the black
metal platter over the sub-platter on the turntable and put the Como Audio felt mat on the top
of the metal platter to protect your records. Align the holes in the back of the dust cover over
the hinges on the back of the turntable’s base and gently slide the dust cover over them.
Connect the included external power supply to the rear 15V/0.8A input.
> Remove the clear protective cap under the stylus prior to playing a record! Save the cap.
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Controls, Features, and Connections
1 ON/OFF POWER SWITCH (left side)
2 DRIVE PULLEY
3 PHONO/LINE OUTPUT, GROUND CONNECTION
4 BLUETOOTH POWER SWITCH (right side)
5 SPEED CONTROL BUTTON
6 POWER SUPPLY INPUT
Illustrations may vary.
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1. On/Off switch (not to be confused with #4 Bluetooth switch)
Press the left-hand side ON/OFF switch alternately to start or stop the motor. BE CERTAIN TO
REMOVE THE CLEAR PROTECTIVE CAP UNDER THE STYLUS BEFORE PLAYING A RECORD.
2. Drive pulley
Position the included FLAT drive belt over the upper portion of the pulley as described above in
“Assembly”. The lower (wider) section of the drive pulley should only be used for 78 rpm speed
along with a different belt and stylus. See point #5 “Playback Speed Button”.
3. Line and Phono outputs
Skip this section and go to point 5 below if you’re connecting the Como Audio Turntable wirelessly
via Bluetooth.
The Como Audio Turntable has two analog outputs –LINE OUT with integrated phono preamplifier
and PHONO OUT. Use the LINE OUT with the Auxiliary input on your Como Audio model or other
music system’s Aux input. If connecting to a Como Audio system, ignore the ground wire attached
to the RCA cable. There is an included 3.5 mm adapter to place over one end of the included RCA
audio cable for the Como Audio system’s Aux input.
Use the PHONO OUT if you prefer to use an outboard phono preamplifier or are connecting to a
receiver or integrated amplifier with a dedicated Phono input. Make sure the phono input offers
correct matching and amplification for the type of cartridge used. If the outboard phono
preamp or receiver/integrated amplifier has a ground connection, you can connect the ground
wire (attached to included RCA cable) from it to the ground connection on the back of the Como
Audio Turntable if you experience a hum noise.
Take care about connecting the left and right channels of the audio cable correctly. The right
channel is usually marked red, the left channel black or white.
4. Bluetooth switch
You can connect your Como Audio Turntable wirelessly with a compatible Bluetooth device. If you
currently have a device or devices that automatically connect via Bluetooth with your Como Audio
music system such as a smart phone, turn the Bluetooth off on those devices to avoid them
connecting while you are connecting your Como Audio Turntable. Turn the Como Audio
Turntable’s Bluetooth switch (right hand side) On. The Turntable’s power switch need not be on,
just the Bluetooth switch. Turn your Como Audio music system (or other audio system) on and
place it in Bluetooth mode by rotating the front panel Source knob until the Bluetooth icon is
highlighted, then press the Source knob in to select. The Como Audio Turntable will pair and
connect to your Como Audio music system. Initial pairing can take several minutes. If pairing
doesn’t happen after a few minutes, turn the Como Audio turntable’s Bluetooth switch off for a
few seconds, then back on again, and wait another few minutes for pairing to occur. Once
successfully paired, you’ll hear a confirmation beep and the volume will auto set to level 22. After
the initial pairing, connection of the Como Audio Turntable is automatic each time the Como Audio
system is placed in Bluetooth mode.
For pairing with non-Como Audio systems, refer to the manual of the given product.
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To restart the Turntable’s Bluetooth transmitter, turn the Turntable’s Bluetooth switch OFF and
ON. A restart is usually only needed when pairing to a new device or if the Como Audio model has
been Factory reset.
When changing from Bluetooth to another source you may need to lower the volume, as
Bluetooth automatically requires and sets a higher volume level than other sources.
For your convenience, your Como Audio system allows you to save Bluetooth as a preset. Simply
press and hold one of the front panel preset buttons on your Como Audio model when in
Bluetooth mode. From then on, briefly press that preset button to go to Bluetooth mode even if
the Como Audio system is in standby.
We recommend leaving the Como Audio Turntable’s Bluetooth switch on even when the Turntable
is not being used for faster connection when the Como Audio music system is placed in Bluetooth
mode.
It is normal to continue to hear a few seconds of sound through your Como Audio model after
lifting the tone arm on the record.
5. Playback speed button
To play records at 33 or 45 rpm, with the Como Audio Turntable on, briefly press the speed
control button in the lower left. The selected speed is shown respectively by the flashing green
LED. When the platter has attained full speed, the LED stops flashing. The default speed is always
33 rpm.
To play 78 rpm records you must change the stylus to the Ortofon OM78 (not included) and change
the belt to a rounded belt that goes around the lower pully section. Please contact your dealer or
Como Audio for more information.
Note: Like most high-performance turntables, the Como Audio Turntable is manual, meaning the
tone arm is manually placed on the record and when one side of a record is finished playing,
manually lift the tone arm up using the tone arm lift lever and place it in the tonearm rest.
6. Power input
Connect the included 15V external power supply to this rear input. Several different plugs are
included. Select the correct plug for your region, insert the plug’s four tabs into the power supply,
and push down on the center of the plug while pushing the plug upwards to lock it into position.
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Replacing the stylus
A damaged or worn stylus may damage your records and should be replaced. The stylus is changed
by pulling it straight out and in the opposite direction of the turntable's arm: with one hand, grasp
the stylus from both sides and pull. Installing the new stylus: Holding the new stylus from the top,
press it gently into the space at the tip of the cartridge where the old stylus was. Don't force it. If
you wish to replace the entire cartridge we strongly recommend using a local professional service
center of your choice, as the tonearm wires connecting to the cartridge are very delicate and can
break very easily. The included allen wrench can be used to remove the cartridge from the
headshell.
Placement, cleaning, and other suggestions
Place the Como Audio Turntable on a level, flat surface not subject to vibration.
Wipe the dust cover and plinth as needed with a soft cloth.
We recommend you keep the dust cover closed during playback to protect the record and
stylus.
We further recommend you keep the tone arm locked to the tone arm rest when not in use to
prevent the arm from accidentally moving and damaging the stylus.
Keep your records away from heat to avoid warping and store them in their respective sleeves
to help protect them.
Do not attach a cleaning brush to the tone arm, as this will change the weight the
counterweight has been pre-set for.
We do not recommend the use of a record weight stabilizer, as it puts additional strain on the
motor.
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Technical specifications: The Como Audio Turntable
Nominal speeds
33/45/78 rpm; microprocessor-controlled
Speed variance
33: ±0.65% 45: ±0.50%
Wow and flutter
33: ±0.18% 45: ±0.16%
Signal to noise
-66dB
Effective tonearm mass
0.28 ounces/8.0g
Effective tonearm length
8.6" (218.5mm)
Overhang
0.87”/22.0mm
Power consumption
4.5W/In standby: Less than 0.5W/Bluetooth on: 1W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
16.54”x 4.41”x 12.99”/420 x 112 x 330mm
Weight
11.02 lbs/5.0kg
Technical specifications: MM-Cartridge Ortofon OM 10
Frequency range
20Hz-22kHz
Channel separation
22dB/1kHz
Output voltage
4mV
Recommended load
impedance
47kohms/amplifier connection –MM-input
Compliance/stylus type
20µm/mN –elliptical
Recommended tracking force
15mN
Weight
0.01 lbs/5g
Technical specifications: Integrated MM Phono pre-amplifier
Gain
34dB
Output voltage
200mV/1kHz at 5mV/1kHz input
Input impedance
47kohms/100pF
Noise floor
-68dB
RIAA EQ curve accuracy
20Hz-20kHz/max. 0.5dB
Technical specifications: External power supply
Model ZZU1001-080150
Input 100-240V / 50-60Hz
Output 15V / 0.8A
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Trouble shooting:
Your Como Audio Turntable is manufactured to the highest standards and undergoes strict
quality control before leaving the factory. Faults that may possibly occur are not necessarily due
to material or production faults but can sometimes be caused by incorrect use or other
circumstances. Please read through the below list when troubleshooting:
The platter doesn't turn although the unit is switched on:
The unit is not connected to the external power supply.
The external power supply is not plugged in or is not getting power.
The drive belt is not around platter or has slipped off.
No signal through one or the other channel or both channels:
No signal contact from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring, or from that to the arm
lead, or from that to the phono outputs, or between that and the Como Audio system. This
could be due to a faulty plug, broken wire or solder joint, or simply a loose plug/socket
connection.
The Bluetooth or Aux input (depending on connection method) has not been selected on the
Como Audio music system.
The Como Audio music system is not switched on.
Strong hum:
A ground wire is not connected. Note a ground connection is not available on Como Audio
systems.
Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels:
The Como Audio Turntable is connected to the wrong input on the Como Audio music system.
The stylus or cantilever is damaged.
The wrong rpm speed is selected, the drive belt is overstretched or dirty, or the platter bearing
is dirty or damaged.
Service
Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify despite the above
information, please contact your point of purchase or Como Audio for further advice. Do not
return the Como Audio Turntable without an authorization number.
Shipping damage is not covered under the warranty. For this reason, we strongly recommend
retaining the original packaging.
Do not return the Como Audio Turntable without making sure it is safely disassembled and
correctly packaged in the original packaging. Please remove these parts and pack them
separately: lid, platter, and belt.
Fit the clear cartridge protection cap over the stylus prior to carefully packaging the Turntable.
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Warranty
The warranty period is two years to the original owner and does not include cartridge/stylus
replacement. Como Audio accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to
instructions for use and/or by transportation without the original packaging. Any unauthorized
modifications effecting performance or cosmetics are not covered under the warranty
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The information in this guide was correct at the time of printing. Como Audio reserves the right
to make changes to the technical specifications as deemed necessary without prior notice.
Questions or problems?
Reach us at: [email protected]
www.comoaudio.com
Copyright 2019 by Como Audio, Inc. All rights reserved. This manual was written by Peter Skiera
and cannot be reproduced in whole or in part without permission from Como Audio, Inc
“The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Como Audio, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.”
Note: The wood veneers we apply to our MDF plinths are indeed real wood. They are quite
literally products of nature, and as such, have their own color and grain characteristics which
can vary from tree to tree, often times greatly so. It is exactly these naturally occurring
variations that result in each plinth being truly unique. Accordingly, there may not be a precise
match to your Como Audio music system’s finish. Also, the wood veneer can darken over time,
particular when exposed to sunlight.
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