FONESTAR SF-2300 User manual

SF-2300C
Hi-Fi TURNTABLE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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We take this opportunity to thank you for buying this product.
We recommend you read the instruction manual before switching on the machine and follow the instructions
that are given. Keep the manual for future reference.
SECURIT AND THE ENVIRONMENT
ELECTRICAL SECURITY
Check that the current in the mains connection where the machine is to be installed corresponds to the
power supply of the machine.
To avoid damaging the equipment, electrical shocks, fire or physical injury when you connect or disconnect
the equipment from the power supply, pull the plug firmly out of the mains socket holding the plug, never the
cable.
Always do this with dry hands.
Keep the power supply cable far from sources of heat. Do not put heavy objects on top of it or change it.
Clean dust and dirt off the power supply cable regularly.
Do not open the machine; you could get an electric shock.
CAUTION
While installing the machine, make sure it is switched off and unplugged.
Do not open the machine. Touching the internal parts is dangerous and you could receive an electric shock.
The machine must not be splashed or dripped on. Never place recipients with liquid inside on the machine.
Do not place anything inside the machine.
LOCATION
Place the equipment on a horizontal surface with enough space around it to allow ventilation.
Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources and excessive dust.
Do not place the machine near magnetic fields or static electricity.
Do not use surfaces which vibrate or receive impact.
Do not pile machines on top of one another.
VENTILATION
Never block or cover the ventilation slits on the machine.
Do not expose it to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat.
PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
When the machine is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.
If you are using an adapter, take into account that it will continue using electricity even if the machine is
switched off. If it is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.
THE ENVIRONMENT
To save energy, switch the machine off when you are not going to use it for a long time. The machine could
contain substances that are harmful to the environment or human health. To minimize the effect of these
substances the machine must be correctly managed and recycled when you decide to dispose of it.
When you dispose of it remember: it cannot be thrown into a conventional rubbish bin.
If it contains or uses batteries, these must be disposed of separately.
The machine (without batteries) must be disposed of correctly. Put it in a container specially intended for the
collection of electronic and electrical appliances, at the dump or hand it over to the dealer when you purchase
similar equipment, so that the dealer can dispose of it correctly (at no added cost).
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE S MBOLS ON THE MACHINE*
The symbol formed by the expression “Class 1 laser product” written in a rectangle
indicates that visible or invisible laser radiation could be produced. Avoid direct expose to
the laser.
The symbol formed by a ray of lightening inside a triangle shows that the machine has
connection terminals or a circuit with areas with a current which could cause an electric
shock, even in normal working conditions.
The symbol formed by an exclamation mark in a triangle shows that the instruction manual
must be referred to for information on how the machine works and its use.
The symbol formed by one square inside another square shows that the machine has
double electrical insulation.
The European Community symbol shows that the machine complies with the current
European Union legislation, as well as its transposition to local legislation.
The symbol of a rubbish bin crossed out and over a horizontal line shows that when the
product is disposed of it must be done properly, placing it in a special selective electronic
and electrical equipment container or through a dealer when purchasing a similar product,
at no additional cost. It also shows that the machine was put on the market after 13th
August 2005 (European Community Directive 2002/96/CE of Electrical and Electronic
recycling, and its Spanish equivalent R.D.208/2005).
In accordance with what is set out in the aforementioned decree, FONESTAR is registered
in the RAEE (Registro de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos) in a special section REI
(Registro de establecimientos Industriales), with the entry number 001851.
*It is possible that some of these symbols do not appear on the machine.
EXEMPTION OF LIABILIT
The characteristics of the equipment and the content of the manual can change without forewarning.
FONESTAR, S.A. does not assume responsibilities regarding the inappropriate use of the equipment or the
information supplied in this instruction manual, and specifically disclaims any implied liability for marketability
or fitness for any other use.
All rights reserved by FONESTAR, S.A..
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DESCRIPTION
The model SF-2300C is a Hi-Fi turntable that plays vinyl records with belt drive transmission and manual drive
system, DC precision servo mechanism with quick start/stop. It has two rotation speeds: 33 and 45 rpm with
LED indicators. It allows fine speed and tone adjustment using a sliding potentiometer ±16%.
It has an S-shaped headshell arm with slow rise and fall. It incorporates a magnetic Hi-Fi capsule. 298 mm
Aluminium platter and strobe light on the platter to adjust the speed. Sliding carbon disc. Black plinth and
transparent cover.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
UPPER PANEL
1.- Adapter for 45 rpm records.
2.- POWER: turntable on/off switch.
3.- Power supply voltage selector 115 V/230 V.
4.- Strobe light.
5.- START/STOP button
6.- Counterweight.
7.- Anti-skating control.
8.- Cueing lever.
9.- Tonearm.
10.- Pitch speed control.
11.- Headshell.
12.- SPEED: playback speed selectors.
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REAR PANEL
13.- PHONO/LINE: turntable output level selector: phono level or line level.
14.- GAIN: USB gain control.
15.- USB: PC connection port, female USB B connector.
16.- Turntable output, 2 x RCA connectors. The output level can be selected with the PHONO/LINE selector.
17.- Power supply cable.
TONEARM WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1.- Remove the needle protector.
2.- Position the ANTI-SKATING control in 0.
3.- Place the cueing lever in the down position /.
4.- Release the tonearm and position it parallel to the turntable, in the free space between the turntable and
the tonearm rest, being careful not to damage the needle.
5.- Hold the tonearm gently by the headshell and level it by turning the counterweight to the left or to the
right. The adjustment is completed when the tonearm is parallel to the record above the platter and
doesn’t lean towards the counterweight or towards the capsule when it is released.
6.- Place the tonearm on the tonearm rest and fasten it with the clip.
7.- Keep the counterweight in the set position and only turn the scale ring until the 0 mark is in line with
the mark printed on the axis of the tonearm.
8.- Then adjust the weight of the needle above the record: turn the scale ring along with the counterweight
to the grams required in accordance with the characteristics of the cartridge being used. If using the
cartridge provided, the counterweight must be adjusted to 1.5 to 2.5 grams.
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ANTI-SKATING CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
Place the ANTI-SKATING control at the same value selected on the scale ring so that it corresponds to the
weight of the needle above the record. If the weight is 2 grams, the control must be set at value 2.
SPEED PITCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
1.- This slider allows the speed of rotation to be varied ±16% for D effects.
2.- In order to check the speeds 33 rpm or 45 rpm, observe the series of silver dots lit up by the stroboscope.
The dots that appear to be stationary are those that show the correct speed.
3.- If the dots move to the right, this means that the turntable is going slower than the selected speed. In this
case, move the potentiometer towards ‘+’ until the dots remain stationary. If the dots are moving to the
left, the speed is faster and should be corrected by moving the potentiometer towards ‘-’ until the dots
remain stationary.
The two settings are located on the lower part of the turntable and are accessed using a screwdriver.
CONNECTION
- Connect the turntable to the power supply.
- Connect the turntable output (2 x RCA connectors) to the input of a device with phono level or line level.
Place the switch PHONO/LINE in the appropriate position depending on the type of input to be connected
to the turntable.
- If you wish, the turntable can be connected to a PC using the USB cable provided. Use the CD with the
recording and editing software provided in order to record to your PC. Adjust the gain with the GAIN
control located on the rear panel of the turntable.
Note: when the turntable is connected to the PC using the USB cable provided, the PC will recognise the
turntable as a recording device ‘USB Audio CODEC’.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
OPERATING
1.- Depending on the type of record going to be played (33 or 45 rpm), choose the required speed with the
selector on the upper panel. If the record is a single (45 rpm), use the insert provided.
2.- Turn on the turntable with the POWER switch.
3.- Remove the needle protector.
4.- Raise the cueing lever and position the tonearm over the record.
5.- Put the needle at the start of the record and lower the cueing lever. The tonearm will gently lower itself.
6.- Press the START/STOP button when you want to start or stop playback.
7.- After finishing playback, switch off the turntable with the POWER switch.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SF-2300C
CHARACTERISTICS BELT DRIVE.
Professional turntable for discotheques, Hi-Fi.
Manual operating system.
DC precision servo motor mechanism with quick start/stop.
Belt-drive transmission.
USB port for connection to PC.
Output cable 2 x RCA.
Phono/line switch.
USB gain control.
2 speeds: 33 and 45 rrpm with LED indicators.
Start/stop switch and 33/45 micro switch.
Fine speed and tone adjustment with sliding potentiometer ±16%.
Pitch bend + and - speed controls.
Wow and flutter 0.25% W RMS.
S/N ratio:-60 dB.
S-shaped professional tonearm with slow rise and fall.
298 mm aluminium platter and strobe light.
With sliding carbon disc.
Headshell with magnetic Hi-Fi cartridge.
With black plinth and transparent lid.
POWER SUPPL 230 V AC, 5 W
DIMENSIONS 430 x 108 x 340 mm depth
ACCESSORIES USB cable for PC connection
CD with software
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMIT
FONESTAR SISTEMAS S.A.
Polígono de Trascueto s/n
39600 Revilla de Camargo, Cantabria (Spain)
Declares, under its responsibility, that the following equipment:
Description: Hi-Fi turntable
Brand: FONESTAR
Model: SF-2300C
complies with the European Community directives 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility,
2006/95/EC on Low Voltage and 2011/65/EU on the restriction on the use of certain dangerous
substances in electrical and electronic appliances (RoHS).
Santander, 8th March 2016
uan Vallejo
Technical Engineer, Sales Department
WARRANT
This product has been tested and has passed the corresponding quality control prior to being put on the market.
FONESTAR guarantees the suitability of the product for its specified use during a period of 2 years from the
delivery date and commits itself to repair or substitute the goods as expressed in the Spanish law ‘La Ley General
para la Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007 16 Noviembre.
The lack of conformity in the first six months after purchase, due to a manufacturing defect, will be rectified with
no more than showing the proof of purchase. After six months FONESTAR reserves the right to demand proof
of the product being sold with that problem.
This warranty does not include damage produced by: inappropriate use or negligence, accidents, worn out parts
due to use, breakages, burns, spilt liquids or other substances, excessive humidity, battery deterioration and
internal manipulation of the device, the software or its components by unauthorized persons, and in general any
use that is unrelated to the nature and purpose of the product.
If any service is needed during the warranty period because of lack of conformity, please contact the business
or distributor where the product was purchased in no more than 2 months after being conscious of the problem.
It is only necessary to contact FONESTAR if it is impossible or imposes an undue burden for them to solve it.
To benefit from this warranty it is necessary to show the proof of purchase with the date clearly visible, with no
corrections or crossing out.
This document adds information, and never decreases the consumers’ rights, which in all cases are protected by
the Spanish law ‘La Ley General para la Defensa de los Consumidores y Usuarios, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007
16 Noviembre’.
FONESTAR is a member of ECOEMBALA ES ESPAÑA, S.A. “ECOEMBES”, with number 03497 and all our products
carry the symbol, backed by our membership and subscription to the above mentioned organization with the recycling
and subsequent management of our packaging.
FONESTAR, S.A. - NIF: A28780443 - Poligono Trascueto - 39600 Revilla de Camargo, Cantabria (Spain)
www.fonestar.com
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