Crosley CR6250A Instruction Manual
CR6250A
Keepsake Deluxe 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 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.
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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
Turntable slip mat
45 RPM adapter
3.5mm aux in cable
USB cable
Recording software CD
Tonearm Counterweight
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, AC output 12V 0.5A
Power consumption 12W
Speaker 3”, 8Ω, 5W x 2
Turntable speed 331/3, 45 RPM
Replacement needle Crosley NP5
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.
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Product Description
1. Turntable Platter
2. Turntable Spindle
3. Strobe Dots
4. Strobe Light
5. Tonearm Counterweight
6. Tonearm Lever
7. Hold Down Clip
8. Tonearm Rest
9. Speed Switch
10. Pitch Control
11. Tonearm
12. On-Off/Volume Knob
13. Tone Control Knob
14. USB Jack
15. Power Jack
16. Phono/Line Out Switch
17. Aux In Jack
18. RCA Jacks
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. Rotate the Turntable Suspension Screw clockwise until it is all the way
down. This allows the turntable to float on its shock absorbers.
5. Slide Tonearm Counterweight onto tonearm and twist it lightly onto the rear
shaft of the tonearm.
6. Adjust the counterweight to set proper stylus pressure.
7. 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.
Tonearm Counterweight Adjustment for Stylus Pressure
1. Remove the stylus protector from the cartridge and avoid touching the stylus
tip during the adjustment.
2. Release the tonearm Hold Down Clip, gently hold the tonearm and move it
away from the Tonearm Rest. At this point, the tone arm is unbalanced and
free to swing.
3. While gently holding the tonearm, carefully rotate the Counterweight towards
the front of the turntable until the tonearm is horizontally balanced and hovers
freely just above the platter without the stylus touching the platter surface.
4. Return the tonearm to the Tonearm Rest and lock the Hold Down Clip.
5. While holding the counterweight steady without any rotation, rotate carefully
only the Downforce Scale Dial until the “0” on the scale lines up with the
centerline marked along the top of the tonearm.
6. Rotate the counterweight including the downforce scale dial counter-
clockwise (as seen from the front of the turntable) until the scale shows the
recommended pressure value for stylus.
Note: The recommended pressure for the factory-installed cartridge is 3.5+0.5g
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Phono/Line Switch
For increased flexibility of use, this unit has a built-in stereo phono pre-amplifier.
If you prefer to use the phono input of your stereo system or your standalone
phono pre-amplifier, set the Phono/Line switch to the PHONO position.
Otherwise, please set it to LINE position and make connection to the AUX input
or other high-level input on your stereo system.
Stereo System Connection
RCA Jacks
The RCA Jacks of this unit are shared as both the Phono output jacks and the
Line output jacks. They are determined by the Phono/Line Switch.
When used as a line output, the jacks output analog line-level signals and
could be connected directly with a pair of active speakers or the appropriate
input of your stereo system. When used as a Phono output, they should be
connected to the phono pre-amp or the phono input of the stereo system.
The Red plug connects with the Right channel and the White plug connects
with the Left channel.
Note:
If the Phono/Line switch is set at LINE position but RCA jacks connected to the
stereo system’s phono input, the sound might be distorted due to input overload
and could damage your stereo system.
If the Phono/Line switch is set at PHONO position but RCA jack connected to the
stereo system’s line input, the volume will be very low due to lacking signal preamplification.
RCA Jack is not designed to be connected directly to the passive/unpowered
speakers and if it does, the volume will be very low.
Aux Input Connection
You can connect an audio device to this unit and play your music through its
speakers. To do this, connect the 3.5mm auxiliary cable between your audio
device and the Aux In Jack of this unit and start playing the music.
Note: The aux in connection will automatically override the turntable function. To resume
using the turntable function, unplug the auxiliary cable from the aux in jack.
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Turntable Operation
1. Rotate the On/Off Volume Knob to turn on the power.
2. Set the Speed Switch accordingly.
3. Place the record on the turntable. Use the 45 RPM Adapter if necessary.
4. 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.
5. Release the tonearm Hold Down Clip.
Note: when the turntable is not in use, remember to lock back hold down clip.
6. Use the Tonearm Lever to lift up the tonearm.
7. 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.
8. When the record is finished playing, the tonearm will automatically return to
its rest. Or to suspend the playback, use the Tonearm Lever again to raise
the tonearm and return it to the Tonearm Rest. Release the lever to lower the
tonearm back to its rest.
9. Lock the Tonearm Clip to secure the tonearm.
Pitch Adjustment
There are two sets of strobe dots at the edge of the platter, upper set for AC
frequency 50Hz and bottom set for AC frequency 60Hz.
When the platter is spinning, observe the strobe dots on the edge of the
platter. As illuminated by the light coming from the strobe illuminator, if the
appropriate row of strobe dots appears to be stationary, the platter is spinning
at the precise rated speed.
If the dots appear to be moving to the right, the platter is spinning below rated
speed; if they appear to be moving to the left, the platter is spinning above
rated speed.
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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.
Cartridge Replacement
1. Before replacement, put the stylus protector back on the stylus to prevent
damage to the stylus during the replacement process.
2. Carefully remove the wire leads from the original cartridge.
3. Loosen the two screws on the tonearm that are securing the cartridge and
then remove the original cartridge.
4. Mount the new cartridge to the tonearm and tighten it lightly. Do not
completely tighten the screws at this moment.
5. Connect the wire leads to the new cartridge’s terminals .The wire lead color
codes are as below:
White Left channel positive (L+)
Black Left channel negative (L–)
Red Right channel positive (R+)
Black Right channel negative (R-)
6. Adjust the cartridge’s position to make sure it is precisely aligned on the
tonearm so that the stylus will be tracking parallel to the grooves. Tighten the
screws completely once the perfect alignment is achieved.
Note: For best result, use a cartridge alignment protractor to aid the alignment process.
7. Tighten the screws completely once the perfect alignment is achieved.
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USB Recording
To record the vinyl into digital file formats such as MP3, you can use the USB
Output Jack to connect this unit to your computer’s USB port and use the
software Audacity.
1. Install the recording software Audacity (comes along with the product CD) to
your computer.
2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the unit to your computer.
3. Turn on the power of the unit.
4. Run the program Audacity.
Audacity is free software, distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). For
most updated version of Audacity and instructions on how to use it, please visit Audacity
website: http://www.audacityteam.org/
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 for
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’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.
Internal/External switch set at the wrong position.
Headphone is plugged in.
The input gain of the amplified speaker or similar device may be too low.
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