Crosley C6B User manual

C6B
C6 Turntable
Instruction Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
Read and understand this entire manual before using this product. Keep these
instructions for future reference.
1. Do not use this product near water.
2. This product should be operated only by the type of power source indicated on the
marking label or in this instruction manual.
3. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician.
4. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
5. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
6. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
7. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
8. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
9. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
10. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
11. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not block or
cover these openings.
12. Unplug the product during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of
time.

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Items in this package
Before throwing away any packaging materials, please check thoroughly and make
sure you find the following items that come along with this package:
• Turntable
• Turntable Lid
• Turntable Slip Mat
• Turntable Platter
• Tonearm Counterweight
• Cartridge Alignment Protractor
• Power Adaptor
• 45 RPM adapter
• RCA cable
Please contact Crosley customer service if there is any accessory missing from the
package. Retain the original packaging materials for exchange or return
purposes.

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Specifications
Crosley C6B
Power AC-DC power adaptor, DC output 12V 0.5A
Power Consumption 2W
Turntable Speed 331/3, 45 RPM
Speed Variance +1.5%
Wow and Flutter <0.15%
Signal to Noise 72dB
Effective Tonearm Length 8.74”(222mm)
Overhang 0.75”
Weight 13.23 lbs
Needle: Crosley NP-5
Frequency Response 20Hz –20kHz
Channel Balance <2.5 dB
Channel Separation >18 dB
Output Voltage 2.5 mV
Recommended Load Resistance 47k Ω
Amplifier connection MM –input
Recommended Tracking Pressure3.5±0.5g
Weight 0.18oz
Note:
•Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Product Description
1. Hinge
2. Drive Pulley
3. Drive Belt
4. Turntable Spindle
5. Turntable Hub
6. Turntable Platter
7. Tonearm Lift
8. Tonearm Counterweight
9. Downforce Scale Dial
10.Anti-Skate Adjustment Dial
11.Cue Lever
12.Hold Down Clip
13.Tonearm Rest
14.Tonearm
15.Headshell
16.Speed Selector
17.Ground Connector
18.RCA Jacks
19.Auto-stop Switch
20.Phone/Line Switch
21.Power Jack
22.Bluetooth Indicator
23.Power Switch

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Initial Setup
Essential Setup
1. Place the unit on a flat and level surface. The selected location should be stable
and free from vibration.
2. Install the turntable lid to the hinges.
3. Remove the tie-wrap that is holding the tonearm.
4. Install the turntable platter and drive belt accordingly
5. Place the slip mat on top of the turntable platter.
6. Slide Tonearm Counterweight onto tonearm and twist it lightly onto the rear shaft of
the tonearm.
7. Adjust the counterweight to set proper stylus pressure.
8. Connect DC adaptor to the Power Jack of the unit.
Note: Do not plug the DC power adaptor to power outlet before all the assembly is
completed. Before turning the power on, make sure again all the connection settings are
correct. Always turn off the power when connecting or disconnecting.
Tonearm Counterweight Adjustment for Stylus Pressure
1. Remove the stylus protector from the cartridge and avoid touching the stylus tip
during the adjustment.
2. Lift up the Tonearm from its rest and gently hold it. The tone arm is unbalanced at
this point.
3. Carefully rotate the Counterweight towards the front of the turntable until the
tonearm is horizontally balanced and hovers freely just above the platter
without the stylus touching the platter surface.
4. Return the tonearm to the Tonearm Rest.
5. While holding the counterweight steady without any rotation, rotate carefully only
the Downforce Scale Dial until the “0” on the scale lines up with the centerline
marked along the top of the tonearm.
6. Rotate the counterweight including the downforce scale dial counter-clockwise (as
seen from the front of the turntable) to adjust the pressure to the stylus
manufacturer recommendations.
Note:
- Each mark on the scale represents 0.05g (gram).
- The recommended pressure for the factory-installed cartridge is 3.5g.
- One full turn of the counterweight will provide a pressure 2.0g. In order to reach a stylus
pressure that is greater than 2.0 g keep rotating the counterweight forward.
Turntable Platter and Belt Setup
1. Put the drive belt around the Turntable Hub, and then use the provided drive
belt assembly tool to help pull the belt to fit around the slot of motor pulley.
2. Place the turntable platter through the turntable spindle.

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Stereo System Connection
RCA Jacks
•The RCA Jacks of this unit are shared as both the Phono output jacks and the Line
output jacks. They are determined by the Phono/Line Switch.
•When used as a line output, the jacks output analog line-level signals and could be
connected directly with a pair of active speakers or the appropriate input of your
stereo system. When used as a Phono output, they should be connected to the
phono pre-amp or the phono input of the stereo system.
•The Red plug connects with the Right channel and the White plug connects with
the Left channel.
Note:
−If the Phono/Line switch is set at LINE position but RCA jacks connected to the stereo
system’s phono input, the sound might be distorted due to input overload and could
damage your stereo system.
−If the Phono/Line switch is set at PHONO position but RCA jack connected to the stereo
system’s line input, the volume will be very low due to lacking signal pre-amplification.
−RCA Jack is not designed to be connected directly to the passive/unpowered speakers
and if it does, the volume will be very low.
Turntable Operation
1. Press the Power Switch to turn on the power. The turntable will automatically start
searching for an external Bluetooth speaker.
Note: Please ensure there is no Bluetooth speaker within 30 feet working under pairing mode
to prevent accidental Bluetooth connection establishment.
a. Once the Bluetooth speaker is successfully paired, the Bluetooth indicator will be
solid blue.
Note: If no Bluetooth speaker is paired with the turntable within 2 minutes, the turntable will
de-active the Bluetooth searching function. When you decide to connect the turntable to
Bluetooth speaker later on after the 2-minute period, you will need to turn OFF the turntable
and start over from Step 1 above.
2. Set the Speed Switch accordingly.
3. Place the record on the turntable. Use the 45 RPM Adapter if necessary.
4. Remove the stylus protector from the stylus assembly.
Note: To avoid stylus damage, make certain the included stylus guard is in place whenever the
turntable is being moved or cleaned.
5. Release the tonearm Hold Down Clip.
Note: when the turntable is not in use, remember to lock back hold down clip.
6. Use the Cue Lever to lift up the tonearm.
7. Gently move the tonearm over the record where play is desired to begin. Set the
Cue Lever back to the down position, the tonearm will descend slowly onto the
record and begin to playback.

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8. When the record is finished playing, use the Cue Lever again to raise the tonearm
and then return it to the Tonearm Rest. Release the lever to let the tonearm sit
back at its rest. To suspend the playback, repeat the same steps.
9. Lock the Hold Down Clip to secure the tonearm.
Anti-skate Adjustment
•A small outward “anti-skating” force can be applied to the tone arm to compensate
for the “skating” force that pulls the arm toward the center of the record.
•For best performance during normal turntable usage, it is recommended to set the
anti-skate control knob to the same value as indicated by the downforce scale dial.
Platter Auto-stop
If the Auto-stop Switch is set to ON position, the platter will stop spinning
automatically when the record plays to the end. In some rare occasion, if the turntable
stops playing before the end of the record, set the switch to OFF position the turntable
should overcome this issue.
Cartridge Replacement
1. Before replacement, put the stylus protector back on the stylus to prevent damage
to the stylus during the replacement process.
2. Carefully remove the wire leads from the original cartridge.
3. Loosen the two screws on the headshell that are securing the cartridge and then
remove the original cartridge.
4. Mount the new cartridge to the headshell and tighten it lightly. Do not completely
tighten the screws at this moment.
5. Connect the wire leads to the new cartridge’s terminals .The wire lead color codes
are as below:
White Left channel positive (L+)
Black Left channel negative (L–)
Red Right channel positive (R+)
Black Right channel negative (R-)
6. Adjust the cartridge’s position to make sure it is precisely aligned on the headshell
so that the stylus will be tracking the grooves in parallel perfectly.
To achieve this, place the included paper cartridge alignment protractor over the
turntable spindle, carefully lift the tone arm and place the tip of the stylus on the
points marked 130mm and 250mm respectively. Fine tune the cartridge’s position
on the headshell until the cartridge is perfectly in parallel with the reference lines at
both points.
7. Tighten the screws completely once the perfect alignment is achieved.

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Azimuth Adjustment
The needle must be perpendicular to the record groove in order to
track the groove wall modulations correctly. In rare cases, if the factory
installation is not perfect, you can make below adjustment:
1. Use an Allen Wrench to loosen the screw located at the bearing
end of the tonearm just enough to loosen the arm tube.
Note: Do not remove the screw completely.
2. Gently rotate the tonearm until the needle is perpendicular to the
record surface.
Note: Make sure the needle tip is not touching the record when adjustment is being made or it
will cause damage to the needle and cantilever suspension.
3. Tighten the screw when adjustment is finished.
Needle Replacement
Removing Needle
1. Gently pull down the front edge of the needle.
2. Pull needle forward.
3. Pull out and remove.
Installing Needle
1. Position the needle with its tip facing down.
2. Line up the back of the needle with the cartridge.
3. Insert the needle with its front end at a downward angle and gently lift the front of
the needle upward until it snaps into place.

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Turntable Maintenance
1. Do not touch the stylus tip with your fingers. Avoid bumping the stylus on the
turntable mat or a record’s edge.
2. Clean the stylus frequently with a soft brush with a back-to-front motion only.
3. Clean the records to get rid of dust or grease with a record cleaning brush and
record cleaning solution.
4. Clean the turntable lid and turntable cabinet with a slightly damped microfiber cloth.
Note: Do not use cleanser other that contains alcohol, benzene or any other harsh chemicals,
which might damage the paint and finish of the turntable.
** Crosley offers a product line of different cleaning accessories. Please ask
your retailer or check out our website www.crosleyradio.com for more
cleaning product information.
Troubleshooting
There is no power
•Power adaptor is not connected correctly.
•No power at the power outlet.
Power is on, but the platter does not turn
•Turntable’s drive belt is not installed or has slipped off.
Turntable is spinning, but there is no sound, or sound not loud enough
•Stylus protector is still on.
•Tone arm is lift up by the lever.
Record sounds too fast or too slow.
•Wrong speed selected for the record.
Strong hum on phono input
•The cable is not grounded correctly.