Insignia Bluetooth Stereo Turntable User Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
- Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.
- Keep these instructions–The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
- Heed all warnings–All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
- Follow all instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
- Do 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.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Protect 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.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- 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.
- Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when theapparatus 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The plug is used as the disconnect device. The disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
- 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.
- The use of the equipment in a moderate climate.
- The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as, newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
- No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
- The symbol with indicates AC voltage.
- 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.
- WARNING: Please refer to the information on the exterior back enclosure for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the apparatus.
- 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.
- CAUTION: For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be easily accessible.
Package contents
- Bluetooth Stereo Turntable
- Turntable mat
- Aluminum platter
- Counterweight
- AC power cord
- 45 RPM adapter
- RCA audio cable
- Two belts (one installed and one spare)
- User Guide
Features
- Works with both 33 1/3 and 45 RPM (adapter included) 12-inch records to play a variety of music
- High-quality Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge and replaceable stylus provides rich sound performance
- Adjustable counterweight lets you customize stylus tracking for optimal sound quality
- Die-cast aluminum record platter with felt mat supports wobble-free positioning
- Detachable smoked cover protects your vinyl records from dust and debris
- Bluetooth Transmission feature lets you connect with your Bluetooth devices (speakers or headphones) wirelessly
- Phono or pre-amp Line output ensure wired audio devices can be connected as well
- 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you listen to music through headphones
- Four vibration-absorbing feet help reduce vibration
Top view
Back view
Front view
Setting up your turntable
You need to install the turntable before you can use it. Basic steps include:
- Install the metal platter (the belt is preinstalled on the bottom of the metal platter) and a turntable mat on the metal platter. See Installing the platter and turntable mat.
- Attach and adjust the counterweight. See Attaching and adjusting the counterweight.
- Carefully remove the tape. Too much force will damage the cover and stylus.
Installing the platter and turntable mat
Note: The belt is preinstalled on the bottom of the metal platter.
- Make sure that the belt is not twisted, then use your thumb to stretch the belt until it reaches the round hole in the platter.
Note: Make sure that you place the belt on the metal track and not on the section with teeth.
- Still holding the belt, flip the platter over, then insert the platter onto the spindle in the center of your turntable.
- Align the round hole in the platter with the pulley and use your finger to hook the belt onto the pulley.
- Place the turntable mat on the platter.
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.
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.
- Hold 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 the second click from the pogo pin on the tone arm, the counterweight has been installed correctly.
- Remove the stylus cover.
- Set the Anti-Skating control to 0 (zero).
- Release the lock catch, push the tone arm lifter forward so that the tone arm leaves the base, then push the tone arm left to the position above the turntable.
CATION: Make sure that the needle does not contact any part of your turntable.
- Turn the counterweight so that the tone arm is horizontal. You can move the counterweight forward or backward on the tone arm.
- Hold the metal counterweight at the back of the tone arm.
- Hold 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.
Note: Do not turn the metal counterweight. The black number ring turns separately.
- Hold both the metal counterweight and black number ring together. Rotate them counter-clockwise one full circle, then set the ring to 0.5 so that 0.5 on the dial is in the 12 o’clock position. This set the tone are to 3.5 ± .5 grams of downward force (the recommended tracking weight) for this needle.
Using your turntable
- Plug one end of the power cord into the AC power jack on the back of the turntable, then plug the other end into a power outlet.
Note:
- We strongly recommended that you operate your turntable only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
- To prevent interference, avoid bundling the audio signal cables together with the AC power cord.
- The top cover helps prevent dust from settling on your turntable. We recommend that you use the top cover when you’re playing records or when you’re not using your turntable.
Playing a record
- Gently open the top cover.
- Place a vinyl record on the turntable.
- Select the appropriate speed by turning the RPM selector switch to 33 or 45.
- Remove the tone arm-rest lock catch to release the tone arm.
- Push the tone arm lifter forward to raise the tone arm.
- Gently push the tone arm to the left over the turntable.
- Push the tone arm lifter backward to lower the tone arm so that the stylus touches the record and starts to play.
- To pause or stop playing, push the tone arm lifter forward to raise the tone arm.
Note: When the end of the record is reached, the tone arm and rotation stop.
- When playing is completed, push the tone arm lifter forward to raise the tone arm, then move the arm back to the tone arm rest. Push the tone arm lifter down to lower the tone arm.
Notes:
- Closing the top cover helps prevent dust from settling on the turntable.
- Always relock the tone arm clip before transporting your turntable.
- Do not place anything on top of the turntable cover, especially while playing a record.
Listening to music using Bluetooth speakers
- Turn the switch to your record type, 33 or 45.
- Put your Bluetooth speaker in pairing mode.
Note: Make sure that Bluetooth is off on any devices in the vicinity that will automatically connect to your speaker.
- On the turntable, press and hold the (Bluetooth pairing) button for two seconds to turn the Bluetooth transmitter on.
- While searching, the Bluetooth indicator flashes red and blue
- When connected successfully, the Bluetooth indicator lights solid, and your turntable sounds a tone.
Notes:
- If your turntable fails to connect with your speaker, the Bluetooth indicator lights red. Press and hold the button for two seconds one more time to reconnect with your Bluetooth speaker.
- The effective distance between your Bluetooth device and your turntable is 33 ft. (10 m).
- Make sure that you remove any obstacle between your Bluetooth speaker and your turntable to make sure that the sound is clear.
- To reset Bluetooth, press and hold the button for 10 seconds until the status indicator lights red and blinks.
Listening to music through the RCA jacks
- Plug the red and white connectors on the included RCA cable into the L/R AUDIO jacks on the back of your turntable, red to red and white to white.
- Plug the other end of the cable into your speakers, red to right speaker and white to left speaker.
- Toggle the Phono/Line switch to select the output mode.
Note: The volume knob doesn’t adjust the volume of the external speaker when using the RCA cable.
Replacing the stylus (Part number: Audio-Technica ATN3600L)
The stylus should last about 300 hours under normal use. However, we recommend that you replace the stylus as soon as you notice a change in sound quality. Prolonged use of a worn-out stylus can damage records.
- Turn the RPM selector switch to OFF to turn off the power.
- Remove the stylus by pulling it downward and forward at the same time.
- Insert the new stylus upwards into the slot under the head, then push upward until the tip locks into place.
CAUTIONS:
- Do not remove or bend the stylus.
- Do not touch the needle to avoid injury your hand.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Adjusting the anti-skating control
When a record is playing, a small inward force (might cause skating) pulls the tone arm towards the center of the record. To counteract this inward force, you can adjust the anti skating control to apply an outward force (anti-skating). Normally you should set anti-skating compensation to its minimum setting. If the turntable is experiencing excessive skipping while nearing the center spindle, try increasing the anti-skating. Start by adding an increment of 1, then test its performance. If needed, you can increase and test by one increment at a time.
Notes:
- When you adjust the Anti-Skating knob, leave the tone arm and balance weight alone to prevent damaging the stylus needle.
- If a record can’t playback entire tracks, we recommend you reset the anti-skating control to 0 (zero).
- In case of substantial use of back-cueing, scratching, or reverse-direction operation, you may prefer to use less, or no, anti-skate compensation.
Enjoying your sound experience
Needle pressure impacts your sound experience and is controlled by the counterweight. You can adjust it to fit your personal preference. Reduce it to bring out rich bass in your music selections or increase it to bring out higher frequencies. See Attaching and adjusting the counterweight on page 10.
Note:
After adjusting the counterweight, you may need to adjust the anti-skating force. See Adjusting the anti-skating control on page 19.
Cleaning your turntable
- Only use a clean, dry cloth.
- Never use chemicals, detergents, or abrasives.
- When you’re not using your turntable, close the dust cover to prevent dust or other dirt from getting onto your turntable.
CAUTION: Do not spill any liquid on the turntable. This will damage your turntable. If something happens to spill onto the turntable, immediately wipe it clean with a soft, clean cloth.
Troubleshooting
Check this list for a possible troubleshooting solutions before calling for service.
General
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Bluetooth
Specifications
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Legal notices
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FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
FCC warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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