Victrola VPRO-3100 - USB Turntable Manual

HOW TO INSTALL / REMOVE POWER ADAPTOR PLUG

TURNTABLE LAYOUT

1. Turntable Platter
2. Tone Arm
3. 45 RPM Adaptor
4. Tone Arm Lock
5. Phono Stylus Cartridge
6. Power Button
7. Speed Change Button
8. Start I Stop Button

ASSEMBLY OF THE DUST COVER

1. Remove protective plastic film from the DUST COVER.
2. Align the DUST COVER (#12) to the DUST COVER HINGES (#11), on the back of the unit. Then, push down the dust cover gently to clip into the hinges.

TURNTABLE OPERATION

SET UP
An AC/DC adaptor with an output of 12V/1.OA is included with the USB Turntable. This adaptor is required for operating the unit.

1. Connect the external Hi-Fi Amplifier or Speaker System using RCA Cables (Not Included). NOTE: The RCA Cables are color coded, the red cable is plugged into a red jack on both the unit and external device (white cable into the white jacks).
2. Firmly and securely insert the DC plug of the adaptor to the DC IN Jack on the back of the unit.
3. Plug the AC/DC adaptor (12V/1A, AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz) to a AC/DC wall outlet.

BASIC OPERATION
Before use, be sure to remove the white stylus guard off of the needle. Always make sure that the tone arm is unlocked and free to move across the record while operating. Lock the tone arm in place again when it is not in use.

1. Push the POWER Button on the unit to turn the turntable ON.
2. Place a record on the TURNTABLE PLATTER and select the desired speed (33 1/3 / 45) by pushing the SPEED SELECTION SWITCH to the speed according to the type of record.
   NOTE: When playing a 45 rpm record, use the included 45 rpm adaptor located inside the accessories bag.
3. Press the START / STOP Button to Start the Turntable. Pushing this button again will Stop (Pause) the Record.
4. open the TONE ARM CLIP to release the TONE ARM. Push the TONE ARM LIFT LEVER Button () to raise the arm. Gently move the tone arm to the desired position over the record. The turntable will begin to spin only when the tone arm is moved toward the record. To begin playing, push the LIFT LEVER Button again to lower the arm slowly onto the desired position of the record.
5. To return the Tone Arm at any time press and hold (for 1-2 seconds) the RETURN Button. This will automatically return the Tone Arm to the Tone Arm Holder and will Automatically stop the record from playing.
   PLEASE NOTE: The Auto Return will automatically return the Tone Arm to the Holder once it has reached the end of the record.
6. To select the volume level, use your external device to adjust the volume.

AUTO RETURN RESET
It is recommended to reset the Auto Return when you move this product. The mechanism of Auto Return will rotate irregularly when moving and it will cause the malfunction of Auto Return. The following steps will reset the Auto Return.

1. Place a record on the platter and play it (Follow the Operation Steps above).
2. Manually place the Tone Arm to the blank part at the end of the record and let it finish playing.
3. The mechanism of Auto Return function will adjust itself properly, then the tone arm will automatically return to the arm rest.

HOW TO REPLACE THE TURNTABLE NEEDLE (Replacement Needle # ITNP-LDI)
Removing the Stylus from the Cartridge

1. Set a screwdriver at the tip of the stylus and push down to the direction "A".
   
   When applying force to stylus, too much may damage or break the stylus.
   
2. Pull the stylus out toward the direction "B"
   

Installing the Stylus

1. Hold the tip of the stylus and insert the other edge by pressing toward direction "C".
2. Push the stylus up toward direction "D" until it locks at the tip.

• Do not remove or bend the stylus needle.
• Do not touch the needle to avoid injury to your hand.
• Turn off the unit's power before you replace the stylus.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Please note: The stylus should last about 300 hours under normal use. It is recommended that the stylus be replaced as soon as you notice a change in sound quality.

IF THE BELT BECOMES LOOSE
The belt and turntable platter have been installed properly during production, but the belt may have become loose during transportation. If so, follow the below procedures to re install the belt drive:

1. Remove the rubber mat from the turntable platter and carefully unclip the small E ring from the turntable shaft (using tweezers or pliers), Then release the turntable platter from the shaft.
2. Put the drive belt on the inner rim of the turntable platter and pull it through the hole on the platter as shown in the drawing.
3. Hold the belt with your fingers and place the belt onto the motor pulley as shown in the drawing.
4. Clip the E ring on the shaft and place the rubber mat onto the turntable platter.

Make sure that the drive belt is not twisted or distorted. Avoid oil. Oil splashes will make the belt slippery.

TIPS FOR BETTER TURNTABLE USE

1. When opening or closing the turntable cover, handle it gently, gripping it either at the center or at each side.
2. Do not touch the needle tip with your fingers; avoid bumping the needle against the turntable platter or record edge.
3. Frequently clean the needle tip, using a soft brush in a "back-to-front' motion.
4. If you must use a needle cleaning fluid, use very sparingly.
5. Gently wipe the dust cover and turntable housing with a soft cloth. Use only a small amount of mild detergent to clean the turntable and dust cover.
6. Never apply harsh chemicals or solvents to any part of the turntable system.

USB RECORDING OPERATION

To properly record your vinyl to MP3 via computer, use the included USB Output Cable and Instructional CD Software. Connect one end of the USB cable to the turntable and the other end into your computer. Then connect the AC power cord to the turntable. To install and use the software on your computer, select the proper Mac or PC install files, then follow the prompts provided on the Instructional CD.
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