Crosley CR6017A, CR2405D Instruction Manual

CR6017A

Player Turntable

Instruction Manual

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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 i nstru cti on manu al.

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 fir e 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. Q uick sto ps,
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.

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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

• Tur ntable Lid

• Tur ntable slip mat

• 45 RPM adapter

• 3.5mm aux in cable

• Power adaptor

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

Power AC power adaptor, DC output 9V 0.4A
Power consumption 5W
Speaker 3”, 4 Ω, 5 W x 1
Turntable speed 33
Replacement needle Crosley NP6

Note:

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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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.

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/3, 45, 78 RPM

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Product Description

1. Turntable Platter

2. Turntable Spindle

3. Tonearm Lever

4. Auto-stop Switch

5. Tonearm Rest

6. Speed Switch

7. Hol d Down Clip

8. Tonearm

9. Power Button

10. Tuning Knob

11. Aux In Jack

12. Headphone Jack

13. Volume Knob

14. Function Knob

15. RCA Jacks

16. Internal/External Speaker Switch

17. Spring clip speaker terminals

18. Power Jack

19. 45 RPM Adapter

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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. Place the slip mat on top of the turntable platter.

4. 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

You would need to set the Internal/External switch set at the Ext. position in order
to use the external speaker system.

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, rotate the Function Knob to Aux In mode, con nect the

3.5mm auxiliary cable between your audio device and the Aux In Jack of this

unit and start playing.

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Turntable Operation

1. Press the Power Button to turn on the power.

2. Rotate the Function Knob 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. Use the Tonearm Lever to lift up the tonearm.

8. Gently move the tonearm over the record where play is desired to begin. Set

the Tonearm Lever back to the down position, the tonearm will descend
slowly onto the record and begin to playback.

9. When the record is finished playing, use the Tonearm Lever again to raise

the tonearm and then return it to the Tonearm Rest. Release the lever to let
the tonearm sit back at its rest. To suspend the playback, repeat the same
steps.

10. Lock the Tonearm Clip to secure the tonearm.

Platter Auto-stop

If the Auto-stop Switch is set to ON position, th e platter will stop spinning
automatically when the record plays to the end. In some rare occasion, if the
turntable stops playing before the end of the record, set the switch to OFF
position the turntable should overcome this issue.

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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.

Radio Operation

1. Rotate the Function Knob to FM or AM position.

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.

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Turntable 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 other 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
more cleaning product information.

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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 mode is not selected.

• Turntable’s drive belt has slipped off.

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.

• Internal/External switch set at the wrong position.

• Headphone is plugged in.

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FCC Statement s

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.

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