Bush CTT61 Instruction manual

Instruction manual

CTT61

You’ll soon be enjoying your new Turntable.

It all begins here, with your instructions. Don’t worry, there’s
nothing too technical coming up. Just simple, step-by-step
guidance to get you up and running quickly. Sound good? Then
let’s get started.

Help and Guidance

We’re here to help you get the most from your Turntable. Should you require any
guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at:

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Contents

Safety information

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Safety information 6

Getting to know your Turntable

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Ready? Let’s begin 10

Accessories 10

Features 11

Fitting the legs 13

Fitting the rubber pads for tabletop usage 13

Connecting to an external sound system 14

Listening to an external source 15

Handling vinyl 15

Earphone usage 16

Using your Turntable

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Getting started 18

Connecting the power 18

Turn the power On/Off 18

Play a record 19

Replacing the turntable stylus (needle) 20

Other information

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Care & maintenance 22

Technical specification 22

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Contents

Product support

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Troubleshooting 24

Disposal 25

Help and assistance 26

Guarantee 27

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1Safety information

Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating

Power source

• This symbol means that this unit is double insulated. An earth connection is
not required.

• The appliance must be connected to a 100-240 volt 50/60Hz AC supply by
means of a three pin socket.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time - to prevent damage to this product.

• Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other
hazards.

• To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.

• Use suitable power sources - Plug the product into a suitable power source, as
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

• The supply voltage should be the same as that indicated in the technical
specifications and the appliance rating plate.

• If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with
this unit check with a qualified electrician for replacement.

• In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, switch off
the outlet and remove the mains plug completely.

• Do not bend, stretch or pull the supply cable in order to avoid electric shock.

• When installed, the power socket must be within easy reach.

Moisture and water

• Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture.

• Do not use this product near a bathtub, wash-bowl, kitchen sink, and laundry tub, in
a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture is
present.

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Safety information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating

Heat sources and flames

• To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.

Servicing and repairs

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel

• Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way: such as liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped

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Safety information

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Getting to know your Turntable

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Getting to know your Turntable

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Ready? Let’s begin...

Please read these instructions carefully. They contain important information which will
help you get the best from your product and ensure safe and correct installation and
operation.

If you require any further assistance, our technical experts are happy to help. For full
details, refer to the product support section at the end of these instructions.

Accessories

1. CTT61 turntable

2. Mains adapter

3. 1 x spare stylus/needle

4. 4 x Rubber pads

5. USB cable

6. 4 x legs

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1. TURNTABLE platter

2. TONE-ARM

3. TONE-ARM rest/lock

4. CARTRIDGE/STYLUS

5. EARPHONE socket

6. ON/OFF/Volume control knob

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7. POWER LED

8. SPEED selector (33, 45 & 78rpm)

9. AUTO STOP On/Off switch

10. TONE-ARM - lift lever

11. 45 RPM adapter

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12. HINGES

13. AUX-IN 3.5mm socket

14. INTERNAL speakers

15. LOCK mechanism

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16. CARRY HANDLE

17. DC MAINS input socket

18. RCA LINE LEVEL output sockets

19. DUST cover

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Fitting the legs

Follow the below instructions to install the legs.

1. Ensure the tone-arm lock is engaged and holding the
tone-arm. Lock the dust cover shut with both locking
mechanisms.

2. Turn the unit upside down and place on a firm surface.

3. Screw each leg into one of the mounting plates taking
care not to over tighten and noting they are angled.

4. Turn the unit back over and position the turntable on

a steady surface away from direct sunlight and heat
sources.

Fitting the rubber pads for tabletop usage

If you decide not to use the legs and prefer to place the turntable on a flat surface, we
have supplied 4 x rubber pads to place over the mounting plates for stability and surface
protection.

• Place each pad over the metal mounting plates as shown.

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Connecting to an external sound system

Should you wish to connect the turntable to an external amplifier follow the below steps.

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1. Connect an RCA audio cable (not supplied) to the AUDIO LINE OUT sockets on the
rear of the turntable.

Take care to match the RED/WHITE plugs to the corresponding RED/WHITE sockets.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to an AUDIO INPUT on the amplifier (check your
amplifier user manual if you are not sure).

3. The volume control on the turntable will have no effect on the volume level when
connected this way. All volume controls should be operated from the amplifier.

Turn the volume on the turntable all the way down, so it does not interfere with the
external sound system.

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Listening to an external source

Connect other audio sources such as a smartphone to the turntable to allow playback
through the built-in speakers. Follow the below steps to get connected.

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1. Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not supplied) to the AUX IN socket on the rear of the
turntable. The platter will stop spinning if playing a record.

2. Connect the other end to the earphone/Line out socket on the smartphone.

3. Begin playback on the smartphone.

4. Adjust the volume.

5. When connecting via the headphone output the volume of the built-in speakers

is affected by the volume control on the smartphone. Ensure that the smartphone
volume is set to about 70-80% to avoid distortion

Handling vinyl

Vinyl records can get dusty. This will cause a build­up of dust on the stylus during playback.

Keeping your vinyl collection clean and cleaning
before use will reduce noisy crackles during
playback and increase your listening experience.

Should you get a dust build-up on the stylus,
gently dust off with a soft brush from back to front
as shown.

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Earphone usage

1. Connect earphones to the 3.5mm output on the top of
the turntable (5).

• Listen at moderate volumes to avoid hearing
damage.

• If you hear no sound during playing, do not turn up volume up as the music
may suddenly begin at a high volume.

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing
loss.

• To avoid damaging your ears, adjust the volume to the lowest safe level before
playing, and turn up to the desired level when playback has started.

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Using your Turntable

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Using your Turntable

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Getting started

1. Remove all packaging from the turntable including the security wire around the tone­arm rest/lock (3) and the white plastic cartridge protector.

2. Place the turntable on a stable surface.

Connecting the power

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Fig 1.

1. Insert the USB plug end of the supplied cable into mains adapter socket. Then insert
the other end into the DC mains input socket (17) on the rear of the turntable. (Fig 1)

Fig 2.

2. Extend the central earth pin upwards on the adapter, then connect to a wall socket
and switch on. (Fig 2)

Turn the power On/O

1. Rotate the ON/OFF/Volume control knob (6) clockwise until you hear a click and the
POWER LED (7) illuminates.

2. To power off the turntable rotate the ON/OFF/Volume control knob (6) anti-clockwise
until you hear a click and the POWER LED goes off.

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Play a record

1. Before use, ensure the security wire (tone-arm rest/lock) and the cartridge protector
(stylus/cartridge) have been removed. And the tone-arm lock is released.

2. Place a record on the turntable platter (1).

3. Select the speed required using the speed selector switch (8).

4. Raise the tone-arm (2) using the tone-arm lift lever (10). As you move the tone-arm

towards the record the turntable begins spinning. Lower the needle gently onto the
outer edge of the record using the tone-arm lift lever (10).

5. Rotate the ON/OFF/Volume control knob (6) to increase or decrease the volume level.

NOTE: When playing vinyl it is recommended to not close the dust cover

6. When the record has finished playing the platter will stop spinning when the AUTO
STOP switch (9) is set to ON. If you require the platter to continue spinning further into
the centre of a record, set the AUTO STOP switch (9) to OFF.

7. Raise the tone-arm (2) using the tone-arm lift lever (10), place on the tone-arm rest.

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Replacing the turntable stylus/needle

NOTE Please replace the stylus.needle with extreme care to avoid damage to the tone­arm and cartridge.

1. Carefully separate the red plastic section from the bottom of the cartridge.

2. Connect the new stylus/needle to the cartridge.

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Other information

Helpful technical information

Care & maintenance

After using the Turntable

• Set to Standby.

• Switch the unit off at the mains and unplug it if you are leaving it unattended for a long
period (holidays etc).

Care & cleaning

• All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with the unit unplugged from
the mains power.

• Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free duster. Never clean the unit with liquids
or solvents.

Technical specification

Specification Rating

Supply voltage DC: 5V

Max. power consumption 5W

Speaker power 5 MAX watts, 2 x 1.75w RMS @ 10% THD

Dimensions (W) 420 x (D) 395 x (H) 170mm

Leg length 490mm

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Problem Reason(s) Solution(s)

No power. Power cable not connected

to wall socket.

Make sure the plug is
connected.

No sound when connected
to a home stereo system.

The record will not play to
the end.

The record is playing too
fast or too slow.

Power socket is not
switched on.

Volume is too low.

3.5mm audio cable is
connected to the AUX input
socket.

AUX IN source volume is
too low.

The auto stop setting is set
to the ON position.

Adjust the speed setting. Change the speed selector

Switch the power on.

Increase the volume.

Remove the cable to
resume normal playback.

Increase the output volume
of the AUX IN source.

Set the auto stop switch to
the OFF position and raise
the tone-arm manually
when the record has
finished.

to the correct position.

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Disposal

• Disposal of your old product. Your product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused

• When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means
the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

• Please make yourself aware of the local collection system for electrical and
electronic products.

• Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old
products with your normal household waste.

• The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health.

This appliance complies with the following EEC directives: 2014/35/EU Low
voltage directive / 2014/30/EU EMC directive

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Help and assistance

If you require any technical guidance or find that your Turntable is not operating as
intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these
instructions or online at www.argos-support.co.uk

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The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

• The guarantee does not cover accidental damage,
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