Fully-Automatic Belt Drive Turntable with Pre-Amp

Users Guide

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Setting Up Your Turntable

Tape / Ribbon

45 RPM Adapter

Step 1: Assembling Your Turntable

1. Rotate the turntable to the drive motor spindle.

Drive Motor Spindle

2. Remove the tape and ribbon from the belt, and stretch the belt
around the drive motor spindle. Do not twist the belt.
3. Slowly rotate the turntable six or seven times, then check the belt.
If it is not secure, reposition it and repeat. If the belt slips under the
platter, do not attempt to remove the platter. Take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
4. Set the LINE OUT/PHONO OUT switch. If you
are uncertain which output your connecting device
requires, refer to its users guide.
5. Place the rubber mat, ridges down, on the platter.

PHONO OUT
For low-level phono output.
LINE OUT
For line-level output.

Step 2: Connecting Your Turntable

Before connecting your turntable to an audio device, turn off the
device.
1. Plug the turntables white and red plugs into the devices matching
audio jacks.

Thank you for purchasing this Presidian Fully-Automatic Belt

Drive Turntable with Pre-Amp from RadioShack. This high-quality
stereo turntable delivers great sound from your records. Please
read your Users Guide completely before installing, setting up or
using your new turntable.

In this Package
Turntable

Limited 90-Day Warranty

45 RPM Adapter

This product is warranted by RadioShack

against manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship under normal
use for ninety (90) days from the date of
purchase from RadioShack companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack
franchisees and dealers. For complete
warranty details and exclusions, check
with your local RadioShack store.

Users Guide

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Rubber Turntable Mat

04/04

2. Connect the turntables ground wire to the devices GND or earth

terminal.
3. Plug the turntables power cord into a standard AC outlet.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, the plugs blades are polarized and
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Do not power the turntable until you complete all other connections.
NOTE: The LIN (lead in), RET (auto return), and SW (tone arm
switch) screws on the turntables base are set at the factory
and should not be adjusted.

LEFT/RIGHT
AUDIO
Connect to
audio input.

Using Your Turntable

2. Press SPEED in or out to set the turntables speed (33 1/3 or 45 RPM).
3. Set the record radius switch on top of the turntable to 6 or 12 based on the record size.
4. Remove the stylus cover and press PLAY. The tone arm automatically moves to the beginning of the record
and starts to play. When the record ends, the tone arm automatically returns to its resting position.
5. To stop playing the record sooner, or if the tone arm does not automatically return when it reaches the end of
the record, press STOP.

Manually Cueing the Arm

2. Move the tone arm to a spot directly over the desired part of the record. The turntable starts to rotate.
3. Press CUE again. The tone arm slowly lowers and the record plays.

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AC Cord
Connect to
standard
AC outlet.

1. Open the dust cover and place the record on the turntable. To play a 45 RPM record, place the 45 RPM adapter over the center spindle.

1. Press CUE to raise the tone arm.

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GROUND WIRE
Connect to
ground terminal.

FAQ

Cleaning/Replacing the Stylus

If your turntable is not working as it should, these suggestions might

help you solve the problem. If the turntable still does not operate
properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

A dirty or worn stylus causes rough, distorted sound and could damage
your records.

To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on

RadioShacks website (www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack
(843-7422) and follow the
menu options.
What can I do if the sound
from the turntable is unclear
or scratchy?
Clean the record.

Caution: Do not touch the stylus while cleaning or installing it. If the
stylus gets dirty or dusty, use a soft brush to gently clean it. You can
order a replacement stylus assembly AT3600LAX through your local
RadioShack store.
To replace the stylus:
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2. Gently grasp the stylus assemblys sides and pull.
3. Gently snap the new stylus assembly into place.

Gently clean or replace the

stylus.
Check if the turntable is set
to LINE OUT but connected
to low-level phono input
jacks. If so, set the turntable
to PHONO OUT.

Care

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Keep the turntable dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

Why doesnt my turntable

spin?

To protect the stylus from damage, replace the stylus cover when not
using the turntable.

Check the power cord and the AC outlet for a power problem.

Handle the turntable gently and carefully. Dont drop it.

Lift the rubber matt on the platter and check the rubber drive belt. It
may have slipped or broken.

Keep the turntable away from dust and dirt. Wipe it with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new.

What can I do if I dont hear any sound?

NOTE: Modifying or tampering with the turntables internal

components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

Turntable Platter
Type................................................................................................................. Plastic
Outer Diameter ..................................................................11.81 Inches (300 mm)
Drive System ............................................................................................Belt Drive
Motor Type ................................................................................................ DC Motor
Turntable Type............................................................................Automatic Return
Rotation Speed ........................................................2-Speed 33 1/3 and 45 RPM)
Tone Arm
Type..............................................................................................Dynamic Balance
Effective Length ...................................................................7.68 Inches (195 mm)
Overhang ....................................................................................0.56 Inch (15 mm)
Tracking Error......................................................................................Less Than 4
Cartridge
Output Voltage ..............................................................2.5 mv at 1 kHz (PHONO)
.................................................................................... 200 mv at 1 kHz (LINE OUT)
Frequency Response ..........................................................................2020,000 Hz
Channel Separation (1 kHz) ...................................................... More Than 15 dB
Load Resistance.............................................................. 47 kohm (PHONO OUT)
Tracking Force.................................................................................. 3.5 1.0 Gram
Stylus
Tip ...................................................................................................Diamond Stylus
Replacement ......................................................................................... AT3600LAX
General
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN-B) .................................................................. > 50 dB
Wow and Flutter (JIS WARMS) at 3 kHz .................................................< 0.25%
Power Source ........................................................................... AC 120 Volts 60 Hz
Power Consumption.................................................................................... 3 Watts
Dimensions (HWD) ................. 3.81 x 14.25 x 13.94 Inches (98 x 360 x 349 mm)
Weight ...................................................................................... 5 lbs 4 oz (2.38 kgs)

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Check the turntable connections.

Do not place the turntable on top of components that get hot. Use and
store the turntable only in normal temperature environments.

Check if the turntable is set to PHONO OUT but connected to linelevel input jacks. Set the turntable to LINE OUT.
Replace the stylus.

CAUTION

Why do I hear a hum from the turntable?

The stylus may be improperly installed. Check the stylus and reinstall
it if necessary.
The turntable is picking up induction hum from other components.
Check the ground terminal and reposition the turntable away from
other components.

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The turntable may be set to LINE OUT and the turntable is connected
to low-level phono input jacks. Set the turntable to PHONO OUT.
Why do I hear feedback from my turntable?
The turntable is picking up the sound pressure of vibrations from the
speakers. Reposition the turntable away from the speakers.

The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that important

operating and maintenace instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.

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42-7012
07A06
Printed in China

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