Maintenance - Crosley C100 Operating Instructions Manual

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ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the main unit with the packing from the box and remove the packing.
2. Set the 45-rpm adaptor on the main unit.
3. Set the turntable platter onto the center spindle.
4. Set the slip mat on the platter.
5. Installation of cartridge:
When installing a cartridge, refer to the operating instructions of that cartridge.
During installation, attach the stylus protector to guard the stylus tip from damage.
(a) Connect the lead wires to the cartridge terminals. The terminals of most cartridges are color coded.
Connect each lead wire to the terminal of the same color.
White (L+) .................... Left channel +
Blue
(L-) ..................... Left channel -
Red
(R+) .................... Right channel +
Green (R-) ..................... Right channel -
(b) Install the cartridge to the headshell and tighten it with screws provided with the cartridge.
6. Insert the headshell into the front end of the tonearm, and then turn the lock nut counterclockwise with the
headshell firmly held horizontally.
7. Slide counterweight onto tonearm.
Twist it lightly and it will screw onto the rear shaft of the tonearm.
8. Adjustment of horizontal "zero" balance and stylus pressure:
(a) Remove the stylus protector from the headshell; do not touch the stylus tip during the adjustment.
(b) Set the tonearm lever to the lowered position.
(c) Release the tonearm clamp and lift the tonearm from the arm rest to free it.
(d) Rotate the counterweight until the tonearm is approximately balanced horizontally (floats freely).
(e) Refasten the tonearm with the tonearm clamp.
(f) Hold the counterweight stationary with one hand and rotate only the stylus-pressure ring to bring the
number "0" of the ring into alignment with the center line on the tonearm rear shaft.
(g) Rotate the counterweight including the stylus-pressure ring counterclockwise until the scale shows the
value corresponding to the pressure of the stylus used. Should you use a separate Stylus, please follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
9. Set the anti-skating control knob to the same value as the stylus pressure.
10. Install the dust cover to the main unit's dust cover hinges.

MAINTENANCE

 Clean the stylus periodically with a soft brush to prevent the accumulation of dust.
 When sound becomes distorted or noisy, check the stylus. If the stylus is worn out, replace it with a new one.
 From time to time, the dust cover and turntable cabinet should be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth.
 Volatile materials should not be used, such as: alcohol, thinner, benzine etc.
They may remove the paint or damage the luster.

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