Insignia NS-BTST21 User manual

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USER GUIDE
Bluetooth Stereo
Turntable
NS-BTST21
FPO
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting up your turntable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing the platter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Attaching and adjusting the counterweight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Top view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using your turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Playing a record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Listening to music using Bluetooth speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Listening to music through the RCA jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Replacing the stylus (Part number: Audio-Technica ATN3600L). . . . . . .15
Adjusting the anti-skating control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cleaning your turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
PHONO Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before this product is operated.
2Keep these instructions–The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3Heed all warnings–All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4Follow all instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5Do not use this apparatus near water – The appliance should not be used near
water or moisture – for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
6Clean only with a dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
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8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the
plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
11 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
or rack is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
12 Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
13 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
• This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous
voltage”within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
• The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
14 This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical
appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not
require a safety connection to electrical earth.
15 The plug is used as the disconnect device. The disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
16 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on apparatus.
17 The use of the equipment in a moderate climate.
18 The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings
with items such as, newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVERTISSEMENT :
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as
there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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19 No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
20 The symbol with indicates AC voltage.
21 CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any
servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you
are qualified to do so.
22 WARNING: Please refer to the information on the exterior back enclosure for
electrical and safety information before installing or operating the apparatus.
23 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
24 CAUTION: For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be easily
accessible.
Package contents
• Bluetooth Stereo Turntable
•Turntablemat
• 45 RPM adapter
• RCA audio cable
•ACpowercord
• Two belts (one installed and one spare)
• User Guide
Setting up your turntable
Installing the platter
Note: The belt is preinstalled on the bottom of the metal platter.
Platter
Belt

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1Make sure that the belt is not twisted, then use your thumb to stretch the belt
until it reaches the round hole in the platter.
2Still holding the belt, flip the platter over, then insert the platter onto the
spindle in the center of your turntable.
3Align the round hole in the platter with the pulley and use your finger to hook
the belt onto the pulley.
4Place the turntable mat on the platter.
Note: Make sure that you place the belt on the metal track and not on the
section with teeth.
Note: When you want to take out the platter from the turntable, remove the
mat first, then grasp the platter and pull it upward. This is especially important if
you are shipping your turntable to prevent the platter from shaking.
Round hole
Belt
Pulley
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Attaching and adjusting the counterweight
The counterweight on the tone arm adjusts the needle pressure. If the pressure is
too much, sound is distorted. If the pressure is too little, track skipping happens
more frequently.
1Hold the counterweight with the black number ring on the counterweight
towards you, then slightly push the counterweight into the end of tone arm.
When you hear a click, the counterweight has been installed correctly.
2Remove the stylus cover.
3Set the Anti-Skating control to 0(zero).
0
0.5
1
2.5
0
5
5
5
0
0.5
5
0
0.5
1
2.5
Counterweight
Tone arm
0
0.5
1
2.5
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4Release the tone arm lock, push the lifting rod forward so that the tone arm
leaves the base, then push the tone arm left to the position above the
turntable.
5Turn the counterweight so that the tone arm is horizontal. You can move the
counterweight forward or backward on the tone arm.
6Hold the metal counterweight at the back of the tone arm.
CAUTION: Make sure that the needle does not contact any part of the of your
turntable.
Tone arm
Counterweight
Metal counterweight

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7Hold the metal counterweight to keep it from moving, then carefully rotate
the front black number ring so that 0 is in the 12 o'clock position.
8Hold both the metal counterweight and black number ring together and
rotate them counter-clockwise so that 2.5 on the dial is in the 12 o’clock
position. This adjustment sets the tone arm to 2.5 grams of downward force
(the recommended tracking weight) for this needle.
Note: Do not turn the metal counterweight. The black number ring turns
separately.
0
0.5
1
2.5
Metal counterweight
Black number ring
2
2.5
0
1.5
2.5
0
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Features
• Works with both 33 1/3 and 45 RPM (adapter included) 12-inch records to play
a variety of music
• High-quality replaceable ATN3600L stylus are durable enough for everyday
use
• Die-cast aluminum record platter with felt mat supports wobble-free
positioning
• Removable plastic cover protects your vinyl records from dust and debris
• Bluetooth technology with auto connect and memory last audio devices
• 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you listen to music through headphones
• Four vibration-absorbing feet help reduce skipping
• 4.9 ft (1.5 m) power cord allows for flexible placement options
Top view
# ITEM DESCRIPTION
145 RPM adapter Snap into a 45 RPM record so that it fits the spindle.
2Spindle Place a record onto the spindle to play.
3Headshell and
cartridge Generates sound from a playing record.
4Volume Turn to adjust the volume (except for line-in mode).
5Counterweight Turn to adjust the needle pressure.
6Anti-Skating
control
Turn to adjust the inward tracking forces that occur with
certain pick-up when the stylus nears the center of the
record.

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Side view
7Tone arm lifter Push forward and back to raise and lower tone arm.
8Tone arm rest
holder Place the tone arm on this holder with it is not in use.
9Tone arm Holds the stylus that produces sound from the record.
10 RPM selector
switch
Turn to select the record type (33 or 45) or OFF to turn
off your turntable. (The default OFF.)
11 Bluetooth
pairing button
Press and hold for two seconds to start Bluetooth pairing.
When pairing is turned on, press to start searching for
your Bluetooth speakers or headphones. The Bluetooth
indicator blinks red and blue until a link is made. After
you connect to a Bluetooth speaker, your turntable
automatically reconnects to the speaker each time you
turn on your turntable and set it to 33 or 45 RPM.
12 Status indicator
Displays status.
• Solid red indicates the is power on and Bluetooth is
in standby.
• Solid blue indicates Bluetooth is connected.
• Blinking red and blue indicates Bluetooth is in pairing
mode.
• Blinking blue indicates Bluetooth is disconnected or
connecting to the last device.
# ITEM DESCRIPTION
1L/R AUDIO out
jacks
Plug the included RCA audio cable into these jacks. Match red to
red and white to white.
2Phono/Line
switch
Toggle to the left to select PHONO IN or toggle to the right to
select LINE IN.
Your turntable has a built-in PHONO equalizer function. You can
use your turntable even if you don't have a PHONO amplifier or
connectible equipment with a built-in PHONO amplifier.
3AC power jack Plug the AC power cord into this jack and into a power outlet.
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