Pyle Pro PLTTB-1 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PYLE PRO PLTTB-1 Stereo Turntable
Table of Contents:
Components and Connectors.2
Installing the Turntable Platter. 3
Installing the Counterweight.4
Setting the Stylus Pressure ..4-6
Setting the Antiskating Control.7
Installing the Dust Cover.7
Connecting the Turntable.8
Operating the Turntable.8-10
Changing the Cartridge.10
Technical Specifications.back cover
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PYLE PRO PLTTB-1 Stereo Turntable
Components and Connectors:
1. ADAPTER: Use this adapter
when playing 45 RPM records.
2. POWER SWITCH: Use this
switch to turn the turntable on
and off.
3. PLATTER: Set the record
here when playing.
4. STROBOSCOPE LAMP: This
lamp shines on the markings on
the outside edge of the platter.
(This is useful when making pre¬
cise adjustments to the platter
speed.)
5. START/STOP SWITCH: Use
this switch to start and stop the
rotation of the platter.
6. COUNTERWEIGHT: Use this
to properly balance the tonearm.
7. ANTISKATING CONTROL:
Use this to set the antiskating
function of the tonearm.
8. TONEARM LEVER: Use this lever to lower and raise the tonearm.
9. TONEARM LOCK: Use this to lock the tonearm in place when not in use.
10. TONEARM: Keep locked in place when not in use.
11. PITCH CONTROL: Use this slider to vary the pitch of the recording by slightly speeding up or
slowing down the rotation of the platter.
12. HEADSHELL: This holds the stylus (“needle”) in place and provides protection by means of its
removable stylus protection cap (not shown).
13. SPEED INDICATORS: These lights illuminate to show which speed (33-1/3 or 45 RPM) is
selected.
14. 33 RPM SELECTOR: Use this switch to select the 33-1/3 RPM speed.
15. 45 RPM SELECTOR: Use this switch to select the 45 RPM speed.
16. DUST COVER: Use this to protect the turntable from exposure to dust. The cover may be
opened or removed during use, but should remain closed when the turntable is not in use.
17. SIGNAL CONNECTORS: Use these to connect the turntable to the mixer or amplifier in your
sound system.
18. POWER CORD: Connect this cord to a grounded AC outlet of the proper voltage. DO NOT
DEFEAT THE GROUND PRONG OF THE AC PLUG!
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PYLE PRO PLTTB-1 Stereo Turntable
Installing the Turntable Platter:
NOTE: Your turntable may already have the platter installed. If not, follow the
installation instructions below.
Remove the platter (3) from the packaging.
Place the platter over the center spindle of the turntable.
Rotate the platter by hand until one of the cutouts is close to the stroboscope lamp (4)
and the drive axle (inside the turntable) can be seen through the cutout.
Reaching through the cutout of the platter, grasp the drive belt and pull it over the drive
axle.
Place the supplied rubber mat onto the turntable platter.
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PYLE PRO PLTTB-1 Stereo Turntable
Installing the Counterweight:
Remove the counterweight (6) from the packaging.
Hold the tonearm (10) near its mid-point with one hand.
With your other hand slide the counterweight onto the end of the tonearm until it is fully
seated.
Setting the Stylus Pressure:
Set the antiskating control (7) to the “0” position.
Remove the stylus protection cap by gently pulling it down, away from the top of the
headshell (12).
Note: Replacement cartridges are available from your PYLE PRO dealer.
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Set the tonearm lever (8) to the front [ y ] position.
Open the tonearm lock (9) by lifting its left end up and over to the right.
Carefully lift the tonearm by the handle on the headshell (12) and position it near (but not
over) the platter. The tonearm must be free to move up and down.
WARNING: THE STYLUS MUST NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE!
Rotate the counterweight until the tonearm “floats” in the horizontal position when not
supported by your hands.
• If the tonearm sinks towards the counterweight, rotate the weight counterclockwise.
• If the tonearm sinks towards the headshell, rotate the counterweight clockwise.
Set the tonearm lever (8) to the rear [ y ] position.
Return the tonearm to its support and secure it by means of the tonearm lock (9).
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Setting the Stylus Pressure - con’t:
Locate the rotatable ring on the counterweight (the ring has numeric indicators printed on
its surface).
Without rotating the counterweight, rotate the ring until the “0” on the ring aligns with the
indicator line on the top of the tonearm.
The scale on the ring is weight in grams. The counterweight must be set to correspond to
the pressure required by the stylus attached to the tonearm. In the case of the stylus
supplied with the PLTTB-1, a weight of 2g is required.
Rotate the counterweight and its ring until the “2” on the ring aligns with the indicator line
on the top of the tonearm.
For other stylus systems adjust the counterweight according to the manufacturer’s
requirements.
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PYLE PRO PLTTB-1 Stereo Turntable
Setting the Antiskatina Control:
The antiskating control (7) must be set to match the setting of the counterweight (6).
Rotate the antiskating control from the “0” position to match the counterweight (in this
case, “2”).
The number on the left edge of the control (when the turntable is viewed from above) is
the value of the control’s setting.
Installing the Dust Cover:
NOTE: Your turntable may already have the dust cover installed. If not, follow the
installation instructions below.
Remove the dust cover hinges from the packaging.
Attach the hinges to the dust cover by sliding them securely into place.
Attach the dust cover to the turntable by inserting the exposed ends of the hinges into
the mounts on the back of the turntable base.
The dust cover may be remove for convenience (such as during disco-style usage) but
should always be replaced when the turntable is not in use.
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Connect the turntable’s output connectors (17) to the input jacks of your amplifier or
mixer. Use jacks labeled for use with magnetic turntable systems, or use the proper
phono preamp. Use red for the right channel, white for the left channel.
Firmly attach the ground lug to the ground terminal of your amplifier or mixer.
Plug the power cord (18) into a suitable source of AC power.
Remove the stylus protection cap by gently pulling it down, away from the top of the
headshell (12).
Switch the turntable on by means of the power switch (2).
The speed indicator (13) and stroboscope lamp (4) will illuminate at this point.
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PYLE PRO PLTTB-1 Stereo Turntable
Operating the Turntable - coni:
Select the proper playing speed: 33 RPM (14) for LP’s; 45 RPM (15) for singles. The
speed is indicated by the illuminated spot over the chosen speed selector.
Place the record onto the platter (3). When playing singles, use the adapter (1).
Set the tonearm lever (8) to the rear [ 2 ] position.
Open the tonearm lock (9) by lifting its left end up and over to the right.
Carefully lift the tonearm by the handle on the headshell (12) and position it so the stylus
is above the beginning of the record.
Set the tonearm lever (8) to the front [ 2 ] position. This slowly lowers the stylus onto the
record.
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PYLE PRO PLTTB-1 Stereo Turntable
Operating the Turntable - con’t:
Use the start/stop switch (5) to start playing the record. The record can be stopped and
restarted during play by means of the start/stop button.
Use the tonearm lever (8) to lift the stylus from the record when finished playing.
Move the tonearm back to its support by means of the handle on the headshell (12).
When finished with the turntable, secure the tonearm in its support by means of the ton¬
earm lock (9), set the tonearm lever (8) to the rear [ 2 ] position, and turn the power off
by means of the power switch (2).
Replacing the Cartridge:
Most replacement cartridges come with their own set of
instructions and design, so you should refer to the indi¬
vidual cartridge’s instructions to ensure the proper instal¬
lation.
1) Remove the existing cartridge (refer to the illustration
to the right).
2) Connect the lead wires to the replacement cartridge
terminals. Most cartridge terminals come color coded -
connect the lead wire to the terminal of the matching
color:
WHITE: L+ (LEFT CHANNEL POSITIVE)
BLUE: L- (LEFT CHANNEL NEGATIVE)
RED: R+ (RIGHT CHANNEL POSITIVE)
GREEN: R- (RIGHT CHANNEL NEGATIVE)
3) Mount the replacement cartridge into the headshell and tighten it using the screws
included with the cartridge.
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Technical Specifications:
Tonearm Effective Length
8.31” (211mm)
Tonearm Overhang
1.38” (35mm)
Tunrtable Platter
Plastic, 11.81” (300mm) diameter, 8 oz. (200 g)
Speeds
33-1/3 and 45 RPM
Pitch Control ±8%
Starting Time <0.5 seconds
Braking
1/4 rotation
Wow and Flutter
<0.25%
Rumble
-55dB (DIN 45 544)
Power Supply
115V/230V, 50/60HZ, approx. 24VA
Dimensions (W x H x D)
16.93” (430mm) x 4.72” (120mm) x 14.57” (370mm)
Weight
6.6 lbs. (3.0 kg)
(According to the Manufacturer - Specifications subject to change without notice.)
Made in Malaysia for PYLE PRO