Playing A Record; Starting The Record - Yamaha GT-5000 Owner's Manual

Playing a record

Starting the record

CAUTION
If you start to play a record without first sufficiently
lowering the volume of your amplifier, a loud sound
might occur when the tip of the stylus contacts the
record. This could in some cases cause hearing loss
and might damage your amplifier and speakers, so be
sure to lower the volume of your amplifier first.
1
Place the record on the platter
If you are playing a 45 rpm record, use the 45 rpm
adaptor.
2
Press the speed button repeatedly
to select the rotation speed that is
appropriate for the record
The speed indicator for the selected speed will
light up.
3
Press the START/STOP button
The platter starts to rotate.
The speed indicator will be flashing until the
selected speed is reached.
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4
Raise the lift lever
5
Move the tonearm to the playback
position of the record
6
Lower the lift lever
The tonearm is lowered, and the record begins to
play.