Crosley CR6038A - 1975 Turntable Manual

Safety Instructions

Read and understand this entire manual before using this product. Keep these instructions for future reference.

1. Do not use this product near water.
2. This product should be operated only by the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this instruction manual.
3. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician.
4. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
5. 
   Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
6. 
   Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
7. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
8. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
9. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
10. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
11. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings.
12. Unplug the product during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.

Items in this package

Before throwing away any packaging materials, please check thoroughly and make sure you find the following items that come along with this package:

• Turntable
• Turntable Lid
• Turntable Slip Mat
• 45 RPM adapter
• 3.5mm aux in cable
• Power adaptor
• Speakers

Please contact Crosley Customer Service if there is any accessory missing from the package. Retain the original packaging materials for exchange or return purposes.

Specifications

Note:

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• To help save power consumption, some models will comply with ERP energy saving standard. When there is no audio input for 20 minutes, their powers will automatically cut-off. To turn power back on and resume playing, you will need to turn off the power and turn it on again.

Product Description

1. Turntable Platter
2. Turntable Spindle
3. Pitch Control
4. Speed Switch
5. Hold Down Clip
6. Tonearm Rest
7. Tonearm
8. Headphone Jack
9. Aux In
10. ON/OFF Switch
11. AM/FM Switch
12. Backward Skip Button
13. Pause Button
14. Play Button
15. Function Slider
16. Forward Skip Button
17. Stop Button
18. CD Door Open/Close Button
19. CD Tray
20. Bass Knob
21. Treble Knob
22. Volume Knob
23. Tuning Knob
24. RCA Jacks
25. Spring Clip Speaker Terminals
26. External Antenna
27. Power Jack
28. RPM Adapter

Initial Setup

Essential Setup

1. Place the unit on a flat and level surface. The selected location should be stable and free from vibration.
2. Remove the tie-wrap that is holding the tonearm.
3. Rotate the Turntable Suspension Screw clockwise until it is all the way down. This allows the turntable to float on its shock absorbers.
4. Place the slip mat on top of the turntable platter.
5. Connect AC adaptor to the Power Jack of the unit.

Note: Do not plug the AC power adaptor to power outlet before all the assembly is completed. Before turning the power on, make sure again all the connection settings are correct. Always turn off the power when connecting or disconnecting.

Stereo System Connection

RCA Jacks

• The RCA Jacks output analog line-level signals and could be connected directly with a pair of active/powered speakers or the appropriate input of your stereo system.
• The Red plug connects with the Right channel and the White plug connects with the Left channel.

Note: The RCA Jacks are not designed to be connected directly to the passive/unpowered speakers. If connected to the passive speakers, the volume level will be very low.

Spring clip speaker terminals

The spring clip speaker terminals deliver amplified, speaker-level signals as output and should be connected with the passive speakers.

Aux Input Connection

You can connect an audio device to this unit and play your music through its speakers. To do this, set the Function Knob to Bluetooth mode, connect the 3.5 mm auxiliary cable between your audio device, and the Aux In Jack of this unit and start playing the music.

Unit Operation

1. Push the On/Off Switch to turn on the power.
2. Set the Function Slider to PHONO position.
3. Set the Speed Switch accordingly.
4. Place the record on the turntable. Use the 45 RPM Adapter if necessary.
5. Remove the stylus protector from the stylus assembly.
   Note: To avoid stylus damage, make certain the included stylus guard is in place whenever the turntable is being moved or cleaned.
6. Release the tonearm Hold Down Clip.
   Note: When the turntable is not in use, remember to lock back hold down clip.
7. Lift up the tonearm and move it over the record where play is desired to begin. Gently put down the tonearm and begin the playback.
8. When the record is finished playing, gently lift up the tone arm and move it back to the tonearm rest.
9. Lock the Hold Down Clip to secure the tonearm.

Pitch Control

The turntable speed can be increased or decreased by approximately 10% by rotating the Pitch Control Knob. To increase the speed, turn the Pitch Control Knob clockwise. To decrease the speed, turn the knob counter-clockwise.

Needle Replacement

Removing Needle

1. Gently pull down the front edge of the needle.
   
2. Pull needle forward.
   
3. Pull out and remove.
   

Installing Needle

1. Position the needle with its tip facing down.
   
2. Line up the back of the needle with the cartridge.
   
3. Insert the needle with its front end at a downward angle and gently lift the front of the needle upward until it snaps into place.
   

Bluetooth Operation

1. Set the Function Slider to Bluetooth mode, you will hear an activation sound from the unit.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your audio device, search for "Crosley CR6038" and pair.
3. Once your device is successfully paired with the unit, you will hear a short confirmation sound from the unit.
4. Play and stream music from your device to the unit.

Note: Bluetooth version - 4.1

Radio Operation

1. Set the Function Slider to RADIO position, switch the AM/FM Switch to set the desired radio band.
2. Rotate the Tuning Knob for desired radio station.
   Note:

• The unit is equipped with a FM wire antenna. To FM improve reception, move the wire around until the reception is clear without interferences. Do not connect the wire to any additional antenna.
• The AM antenna is built inside the unit. If AM reception is poor, try to rotate the unit for better reception.

CD Playback Operation

1. Set the Function Slider to CD position.
2. Press the Open/Close button to open the CD tray and put the CD in the tray with the labeled side facing up.
3. Press the Open/Close button again to close the tray. The LCD display will show "----" for a few seconds, then the total number of tracks on the CD. If it is a blank CD or an unrecognizable CD, it will show "NO".
   Note: MP3 or similar types of digital audio files can not be read by the CD player.
4. During the playback, press the Pause button to pause. Press Play to resume playback.
5. To skip to the next or previous track, press the Forward Skip or Backward Skip button correspondingly.
6. To search fast forward or backward a track, press and hold the Forward Skip or Backward Skip button correspondingly until you reach the desired time. Release the button and the playback will resume.
7. Press the Stop button if you want to completely stop playback.

Unit Maintenance

1. Do not touch the stylus tip with your fingers. Avoid bumping the stylus on the turntable mat or a record's edge.
2. Clean the stylus frequently with a soft brush with a back-to-front motion only.
3. Clean the records to get rid of dust or grease with a record cleaning brush and record cleaning solution.
4. Clean the turntable lid and turntable cabinet with a slightly damped microfiber cloth.
   Note: Do not use cleanser that contains alcohol, benzene or any other harsh chemicals, which might damage the paint and finish of the turntable.

** Crosley offers a product line of different cleaning accessories. Please ask your retailer or check out our website www.crosleyradio.com for more cleaning product information.

Troubleshooting

There is no power

• Power adaptor is not connected correctly.
• No power at the power outlet.
• To help save power consumption, some models will comply with ERP energy saving standard. When there is no audio input for 20 minutes, their powers will automatically cut-off. To turn power back on and resume playing, turn off the power and turn it on again.

Power is on, but the platter does not turn

• Turntable's drive belt has slipped off.
• An aux in cable is plugged into the aux in jack, unplug it.

Turntable is spinning, but there is no sound, or sound not loud enough

• Stylus protector is still on.
• Tone arm is lift up by the lever.
• Headphones are plugged in.

CD does not play

• Function mode is not set to CD.
• The CD is blank.
• The CD is placed on the tray incorrectly with the label side facing down.
• The CD has unsupported digital audio files like MP3 and similar types of format.
• The CD has too many scratches or dirty.

FCC Statements

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Documents / Resources

References

• http://www.crosleyradio.com

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