Crosley CR7007D, Patriarch Instruction Manual

CR7007D

Patriarch 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
 45 RPM adapter
 3.5mm aux in cable

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 120V, 60Hz
Power consumption 18W
Speaker 3.5”, 8Ω, 5W x 2
Turntable speed 331/3, 45, 78 RPM
Replacement needle Crosley NP6

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. Speakers

2. Mode Indictor

3. Dial Scale

4. Program Indicator

5. LED Display

6. Function Knob

7. Aux In Jack

8. Program Button

9. Repeat Button

10. Tuning Knob

11. Backward Skip Button

12. Forward Skip Button

13. Play/Pause Button

14. Stop Button

15. CD Door Open/Close Button

16. CD Tray

17. Headphone Jack

18. Repeat Indicator

19. Play Indicator

20. On/Off-Volume Knob

21. Turntable Platter

22. Turntable Spindle

23. Turntable Suspension Screw

24. Cue Lever

25. Speed Switch

26. Hold Down Clip

27. Tonearm Rest

28. Power Cord Plug

29. External Antenna

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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. Rotate the Turntable Suspension Screw clockwise until it is all the way

down. This allows the turntable to float on its shock absorbers.

4. Plug the power cord to the power outlet.

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 mode, connect the

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

Aux Indicator will turn on red. Now you can start playing the music from your
audio device.

Note: The aux in connection has a higher priority than the Bluetooth connection. When
there is an auxiliary cable plugged in, the aux in connection will automatically override the
Bluetooth mode. To resume using the Bluetooth mode, unplug the auxiliary cable from the
aux in jack.

Bluetooth Operation

1. Turn the Function Knob to / Aux mode, you will hear an activation sound

from the unit, and the Bluetooth Indicator will start flashing.

1. Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your audio device, search for “Crosley

CR7007” and pair.

2. Once your device is successfully paired with the unit, you will hear a short

confirmation sound from the unit and the Bluetooth Indicator will be stable.

3. Play and stream music from your device to the unit.

Note:

 Bluetooth version - 4.1
 Bluetooth mode has a lower priority than the aux in connection, When there is an

auxiliary cable plugged in, the aux in connection will automatically override the
Bluetooth mode. To resume using the Bluetooth mode, 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 Function Switch 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 Cue Lever to lift up the tonearm.

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

the Cue 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, the tonearm will automatically return to

its rest. Or to suspend the playback, use the Cue Lever again to raise the
tonearm and return it to the Tonearm Rest. Release the lever to lower the
tonearm back to its rest.

10. Lock the Hold Down Clip to secure the tonearm.

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.

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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.

CD Playback Operation

1. Rotate the Function Knob CD position.

2. Press the Open/Close button to open the CD tray and put the CD in the tray

with the labeled side facing up.

3. Press the Open/Close button again to close the tray. The LED display will

show “--“ for a few seconds, then the total number of tracks on the CD. If it is
a blank CD or an unrecognizable CD, it will show “00”.

Note: MP3 or similar types of digital audio files can not be read by the CD player.

4. Press the Play/Pause button to start the playback. The Play Indicator will

light up.

5. During the playback, press the Play/Pause button to pause and the Play

Indicator will starting flashing. Press it again to resume playback.

6. To skip to the next or previous track, press the Forward Skip or Backward

Skip button correspondingly.

7. To search fast forward or backward a track, press and hold the Forward Skip

or Backward Skip button correspondingly until you reach the desired time.
Release the button and the playback will resume.

8. Press the Stop button if you want to completely stop playback.

Programmed Playback

1. Before starting the playback, press the Program button once to enter
program mode. Program Indicator will start flashing. The LED display will
flash “01” as the track sequence which is to be edited.

2. Press the Forward Skip or Backward Skip buttons to select the desired
track that you would like to play. The LED’s number will turn steady
instead of flashing, showing the sound track number at selection.

3. Press the Program button to confirm the selected track. The LED’s
number will start flashing again showing the next track sequence which is
to be edited.

4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for additional sound tracks that you would like to play.
The tracks can be in any number and repeated. A maximum of 20 tracks
can be programmed at one time.

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5. Press Play/Pause button to start the programmed playback. The tracks
will play in the same sequence that you programmed earlier.

6. To exit the program mode, press the Stop button twice and the Program
Indicator will be off.

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

 No power at the power outlet.

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.
 Headphone is plugged in.

CD does not play

 Function mode is not set to CD.
 The CD is blank.
 The CD is placed on the tray incorrectly with the label side facing down.
 The CD has unsupported digital audio files like MP3 and similar types of

format.

 The CD has too many scratches or dirty.