Sound Leisure VINYL POP User manual

VINYL POP USER MANUAL
April 2020

Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 About Vinyl Pop
3.0 Initial Setup
4.0 The Vinyl Mechanism
4.1 Mechanism Main Components
4.2 Loading Records
5.0 The Remote Control
6.0 Jukebox Controls
7.0 Remote control (Vinyl Pop) –Unused buttons
8.0 Bluetooth
9.0 Adjusting amplifier setup
10.0 External Speakers
11.0 Audio/Line Out
Free Inside
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1.0 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Classic Jukebox from Sound Leisure, the world’s
premier jukebox manufacturer. This product has been designed and built to give
you many years of enjoyment and trouble free use.
This owner’s guide provides all the information you will need to install and
operate the jukebox safely.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions to refer to in future.
3. Heed all warnings stated in this documents at all times.
4. Follow all instructions as detailed herein.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has 2 blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only the cart, stand, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if a power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally or has been dropped.

Additionally
This jukebox contains high voltage & high temperature parts. Do not attempt to
carry out any work that is not specifically instructed in this manual. If the jukebox
fails to operate correctly, switch off and consult the trouble shooting guide at the
end of this manual. No user serviceable parts inside.
This jukebox is heavy. Use caution when moving or attempting to lift the Vinyl Pop.
This appliance must be connected to a mains socket with a protective earth
connection.
The mains plug is the designated ‘disconnection device’ and as such should be
readily operable.
‘WARNING’ to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
Fuses should be replaced like for like at all times.
Terminals marked with the symbol above are considered hazardous live and
external wiring connected to these terminals requires installation by an instructed
person or the use of readymade contact leads.

2.0 About Vinyl Pop
The Vinyl Pop holds 70 vinyl records and can play either side (A or B)
independently. Each track can be selected using a unique 3 digit number. Side A
numbers run from 100 to 169 and Side B numbers run from 200 to 269.
So for example, to select track A from the 10th record, enter 110.
To select track B from the 10th record, enter 210.
Selections are made and the jukebox controlled using the supplied remote control.
The Vinyl Pop features a built in speaker in its base, but external speakers can also
be connected using the connection plate on the rear of the cabinet. The Vinyl Pop
also includes a data connected to allow the jukebox to be controlled by a ‘Dime
Box selector’ manufactured by Sound Leisure. Please contact your agent if you
require more information about this option.
Upon delivery the Jukebox please follow the
following simple setup procedure detailed in
section 3 prior to use.
Please DO NOT plug the power to the Vinyl
Pop in until the steps specified at (3) have
been completed.

3.0 Initial Setup
3.0.1 Positioned the jukebox in its intended position. The mains lead supplied
with the jukebox is 2m long so please ensure the unit is positioned within
2m of a main outlet.
3.0.2 Remove the clear Perspex lid from the jukebox by lifting straight upwards
using the handles on the left and right side. Place this safely to one side.
With the vinyl jukebox mechanism now revealed:
3.0.3 Locate the 4x M6x70mm ‘transit’ bolts positioned at each corner of the
silver mechanism metal framework. The bolts from the left side of the
mechanism are highlighted in the image below, with 2 other bolts also on
located on the right side of the mechanism
a. The ‘transit bolts’ hold the mechanism firmly in place during transit for
safety, but should be removed when the player is in its selected
location.
b. To remove the ‘transit bolts’ use a 10mm spanner to release the bolts
and remove these completely from the vinyl mechanism framework.
PLEASE NOTE: The ‘transit’ bolts should be retained and secured back in
place prior to the moving the jukebox at any point in the future.

3.1 Plugging the unit in
3.1.1 Locate the supplied mains lead and plug this
into the main inlet on the rear of the
jukebox cabinet. The mains inlet position is
highlighted in white on the image on the
right.
3.1.2 Plug the other end of the mains lead into the
mains outlet.
3.2 Turning the jukebox power ON
3.2.1 Return to the rear of the jukebox and locate
the mains power switch, positioned just
above the mains lead.
Switch the jukebox mains power switch
from the 0 position to the 1 position to
power the unit ON.
The Jukebox is now switched on and ready
to play.
3.3 Turning the jukebox power OFF
3.3.1 Please ensure all records are rejected from the jukebox mechanism.
See 6.3/6.4 - Rejecting the currently playing track
3.3.2 Return to the rear of the jukebox and locate the mains power switch,
positioned just above the mains lead.
Switch the jukebox mains power switch from the 1 position to the 0
position to power the unit OFF.
The Jukebox is now switched OFF.

4.0 The Vinyl Mechanism
The jukebox holds 70 vinyl records and can play both sides (A & B). Each record has
a unique number to enable either the A or B side to be selected. Side A numbers
run from 100 to 169 and side B numbers run from 200 to 269.
The Vinyl Pop selects the chosen record by rotating the mechanism to the required
position, then raising the record to the play deck before moving the stylus in to
place for playback.
When loading the basket, ensuring the following will ensure correct playback:
1. Ensure the records are fully inserted in to the basket and correctly loaded.
2. Ensure each record is positioned in the correct position in the basket
3. Ensure all records are facing the correct direction to ensure the A and B
sides are correctly aligned.
WARNING
USING THE JUKEBOX WITHOUT A FULL BASKET OF RECORDS
When using the jukebox without a full basket of records (e.g. one record in
each basket position from 100 –169) please ensure records are evenly
spaced out around the basket as failure to do so can result in an unbalance
basket which may cause the mechanism to fault.
CAUTION! MOVING PARTS!
ENSURE THE LID IS ALWAYS IN PLACE WHEN THE
JUKEBOX MECHANSIM IS IN OPERATION
THE JUKEBOX MECHANISM CONTAINS MOVING AND ROTATING
PARTS.
PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN LOADING OR OPERATING THE
JUKEBOX.
ENSURE THAT LOOSE CLOTHING, JEWELERY, LONG HAIR ETC ARE
KEPT AWAY FROM THE MECHANISM AND ROTATING BASKET.

4.1 Mechanism Main components
BASKET
DRIVE WHEELS
MAIN DRIVE BELT
(GRASP HERE)
WHEN
LOADING
PULL
MAIN
DRIVE
BELT
DOWN
TO
ROTATE
RECORD
BASKET
REJECT/ SCAN BUTTON
(Inside mouse hole)
DISC LOADING AREA

4.2 Loading Records
Ensure the mechanism is NOT playing a selection before loading/unloading any
records. Stand at the front of the unit then follow the instructions below while
referring to figure 4.1.
WARNING - DO NOT PLAY WARPED RECORDS AS THIS COULD DAMAGE THE
PLAYING MECHANISM.
i. Locate the Main Drive Belt as shown in fig 4.1. To load records the drive
belt should be manually rotated which will in turn rotate the record
basket. This allows discs to be loaded in to the basket via the Disc
Loading Area.
ii. Grasp the Main Drive Belt as shown on fig 4.1. Now pull it gently
downwards. This will rotate the basket anticlockwise.
WARNING –WHEN MANUALLY ROTATING THE BASKET ENUSRE THERE ARE
NO ITEMS IN THE WAY SUCH AS LOOSE CLOTHING / FINGERS / JEWELLRY/
TOOLS ETC AS THESE COULD BECOME CAUGHT AS THE BASKET ROTATES AND
CAUSE DAMAGE OR INJURY.
iii. Continue to rotate the basket in this way until
the required record slot is positioned
approximately in the centre of the Disc Loading
Area as shown on fig 4.1.
Each slot is numbered and the triangular sticker
points towards the specified slot. In the image on
the left disc 136 should be placed to the right of
the 136 sticker as illustrated by the dashed
orange line.
iv. Now slide the chosen record into the
required slot in the basket. If the record will not
slide cleanly in to the required slot, remove it
then rotate the basket again to ensure the slot is
in the centre of the Disc Loading Area.
When inserting the disc, Side A should face
towards the LEFT of the slot
Side B should face towards the RIGHT of the
slot.

v. Vinyl Pop is supplied with a title card book which can be populated with track
labels and used for recording all jukebox records and selections. It is important to
ensure records are in the correct numbered slots and facing the right direction to
ensure accurate selections can be made.
DID YOU KNOW!
Sound Leisure’s Vinyl jukebox mechanism can play both “dinked” and “none
dinked” records. “Dinked” records (below right) have a large hole at the centre of
the disk, and “none dinked” records (below left) have a small hole in the centre of
the record.

5.0 The Remote Control
All aspects of the jukebox are controlled using the supplied Remote Control.

6.0 Jukebox Controls
6.1 Making Selections
When the records are installed and the labels printed and placed in the title card
book, selections can be made using the included remote control.
6.1.1 Making selections via the remote control
To make a selection via the remote control enter a 3 digit track number
using the numeric section of the remote control. For example, enter:
136 to play side A of the record in slot 136
236 to play side B of the record in slot 136
The record mechanism will rotate to that position on the basket and then
play the selected track.
The relevant number will show in the display (shown above)
6.2 Building a Playlist
Continue to make selections using the remote control and the jukebox will
store these in a playlist and automatically play the desired tracks back in the
order they were inputted.
6.3 Rejecting the currently playing track –using remote control
To eject the record currently playing, press the Reject Track button on the
remote control.
6.4 Rejecting the currently playing track –at the jukebox
To eject the record currently playing without the remote control, press the
eject button on the mechanism located in the “mouse hole” at the front of
the jukebox.
6.5 Next & Previous track
Pressing the “Next” >> (skip forward) button on the remote control will eject the
record playing and play the next selection (if more than one selection is waiting in
the playlist.) If no additional selections are waiting to be played the record will be
ejected and the mechanism will remain idle.
Pressing the “previous” << (skip backward) button on the remote will eject the

record currently playing then reselect it and play it again from the start.
6.6 Adjusting the volume
To increase or decrease the volume level of the jukebox press the VOL 1 +/–
buttons on the remote. This will increase/decrease the volume on the Vinyl Pop
internal speaker.
If you have external speakers connected to Vinyl Pop, the volume of these will also
increase and decrease as the volume setting is changed.
Please refer to section 10 - Connecting External Speakers.
6.7 Mute
Pressing the ‘MUTE’ key on the remote, will instantly mute the sound on all
speakers. The display will show ‘L —‘
To return the volume to the previous level press any of the volume +/- keys.
6.8 Keyboard Cancel
Should a mistake be made whilst entering selections via the remote control,
pressing KYBRD CANCEL will clear any partially entered numbers. The required
track number can then be re-inputted.
6.9 Power
Pressing the Power button will drop the Vinyl Pop in to standby mode. To take the
jukebox out of standby mode from the Power button again.
Automatic Playback modes
6.10 Shuffle Mode
This feature provides automated, randomised
playback of records.
To enable shuffle mode, press the SHUFFLE ON
button on the remote control (FIG 5.0).
“ShON” will appear in the display and a decimal
place will appear in the bottom right corner on the
display (shown right.).
The jukebox will randomly select and play records (A and B sides) until shuffle
mode is disabled or the jukebox is turned off.

To disable the shuffle play feature press the SHUFFLE OFF button on the remote
control. “ShOFF” will be displayed briefly on the display and the decimal place
indicator will be removed.
6.11 Sequential Play
This feature automatically plays disks in ascending order e.g. 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B
and so on. The mechanism commences playback from its current position (e.g 12A)
and then plays sequentially until the feature is disabled. e.g. 12B, 13A, 13B, 14A etc.
To enable sequential mode, first press SHUFFLE OFF on the remote handset (FIG
5.0) to ensure no other shuffle modes are active.
Now press “F2” on the remote control. “ORDER” will show on the display and a
decimal point will illuminate on the display.
To disable Sequential mode press “SHUFFLE OFF” on the remote control (FIG5).
The decimal place indicator will be removed.
PLEASE NOTE:
Sequential play cannot be activated if shuffle mode is already enabled.
If shuffle mode (6.5) is enabled when sequential playback is already active, shuffle
mode will override sequential play.
If a track is playing at the time shuffle or sequential mode are enabled, the feature
will commence after the currently playing track has ended.
If selections are made whilst shuffle mode or sequential playback are active, the
current track will complete playback, then the manually selected track(s) will play.
Once playback of the manually selected track(s) is complete, the automatic playback
will resume.
6.12 Adjusting the lighting brightness
It is possible to adjust the brightness and colour of the lighting of your Jukebox via
the remote control.
There are two settings available:
Top Interior Light Brightness - This is the brightness of the main light which
rear illuminates the top of the jukebox mechanism.
Bottom Interior Light Brightness - This is the brightness of the main light
which rear illuminates the top of the jukebox mechanism.

6.12.1 To adjust the brightness of the Top Interior Light:
1. Press the COLOUR ON button ONCE on the remote control. The
LED display will show “Col 1”
2. The brightness is set by pressing the button keys 0-9 on the remote. 0
is the lowest setting, 9 is the brightest setting.
3. Once the desired brightness is set, press the COLOUR OFF button to
exit the brightness mode. “Col 1” will no longer be shown on the LED
display.
6.12.2 To adjust the brightness of the Lower Grille Light:
1. Press the COLOUR ON button TWICE on the remote control. The
LED display will show “Col 2”
2. The brightness is set by pressing the button keys 0-9 on the remote. 0
is the lowest setting, 9 is the brightest setting.
3. Once the desired brightness is achieved press the COLOUR OFF
button to exit the brightness mode. “Col 2” will no longer be shown
on the LED display.
7.0 Remote control (Vinyl Pop) –Unused buttons
Sound Leisure use a standard remote control for all the vinyl and CD jukeboxes in
their range. Some buttons on the remote are not used by the Vinyl Pop
These are as follows:
JUKE, BT, AUX
P1, P2, P3, P4
HOLD - On / Off
BT Pair
F1, F2, F3, F4
Red, green, yellow, blue.
VOL 2 +/–buttons.

8.0 Bluetooth
The Bluetooth accessory allows most Bluetooth enabled devices to wirelessly
stream audio directly to the Jukebox.
8.1 To pair an audio device to the Bluetooth accessory:
1. Enable the Bluetooth connection on your audio device and begin
searching for devices (refer to your audio device manual for
instruction on how to do this).
2. From the list of found devices, select ‘SoundLeisureJB’.
If your audio device asks for a confirmation, press ok
If your audio device asks for a password, enter ‘1234’.
3. Begin playback of audio on the audio device to stream music to Vinyl
Pop.
8.2 Pairing a new device:
Once an audio device is paired with the Bluetooth accessory, it will remain
paired until this audio device becomes unavailable. To pair a new device:
1. Disable Bluetooth on the originally paired audio device.
2. On the new audio device, enable the Bluetooth connection and begin
searching for devices (refer to your audio device manual for
instruction on how to do this).
3. From the list of found devices, select ‘SoundLeisureJB’.
If your new audio device asks for a confirmation, press ok
If your new audio device asks for a password, enter ‘1234’.
4. Begin playback of audio on the audio device to stream music to Vinyl
Pop.
To connect any further devices repeat the pairing procedure above (8.2)

9.0 Adjusting
amplifier setup
The amplifier EQ has been
pre-set to match the speaker
arrangement, however
should you wish to adjust
the sound equalisation, Bass,
Mid and Treble controls are
provided on the rear of the
cabinet (shown right.) Turn
any control Clockwise to
increase and anti-clockwise to decrease the required EQ.
10.0 External Speakers
The Sound Leisure D1 Digital Amplifier is configured as a stereo 30w setup. The
internal single cabinet speaker provides a central stereo image only, so 2 additional
outputs (left and right) are provided for the connection of external speakers for a
full stereo image.
10.1 To connect external speakers
On the rear of the jukebox cabinet locate the 2x speaker connection pads (shown
right)
Connect a 2 core speaker cable to
each of the speaker connection
pads, ensuring the positive (+) cable
is connected to the red terminal on
each speaker connection pad.
Run the speaker cable to the
location of the external speakers
and connect the speaker cable, also
ensuring the positive (+) cable is
correctly connected to each
speaker.

11.0. Audio/Line Out
The Sound Leisure D4 Digital
Amplifier includes An
Audio/Line Out option to
allow the vinyl Pop to be
connected to an external
amplifier.
11.1 To connect the
Line Out
Source a good quality Stereo
RCA audio cable (2x RCA
Male to 2x RCA Male).
On the rear of the jukebox cabinet, identify the AUDIO OUT connections (shown
right)
Connect one end of the Stereo RCA audio cable to the AUDIO OUT sockets on
the Vinyl Pop, and the other end of the Stereo RCA audio cable to a suitable
AUDIO IN on your external amplifier.
The audio OUT level from the D1 amplifier is set using the remote control.
To increase or decrease the Audio Output level, use the VOL 1 +/- buttons.
As the volume on the Vinyl Pop is increased, the volume of the external amplifier
will also increase. This is useful if the Vinyl Pop is to be connected to a multi-room
audio system.
Recommended Setup.
SL would recommend the external amplifier be set to approximately half volume.
Now use the VOL1 +/- buttons on the Vinyl Pop remote control to adjust the
playback volume level as normal.