Stanton T-90 User Manual

T.90 USB

DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE

USERS MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before this product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water ­for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Heat – Appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer the operating instructions.

9. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. 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 to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.

10. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the cord in
correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.

11. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp with water.
Avoid getting water inside the appliance.

12. Non-use Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

13. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings

14. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damage

15. Servicing –The user should not attempt any service to the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel..

16. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.

17. Attachments – do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

18. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use amounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.

19. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

20. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

21. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

22. This product is in compliance with EUWEEE regulations.
Disposal of end of life product should not be treated as
municipal waste. Please refer to your local regulations
for instructions on proper disposal of this product.

23. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only
with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn

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ASSEMBLY

Remove all the parts from the box. Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton:

• DISC x 1 • Platter x1

• AC cord x 1 • Slipmat x 1

• RCA cable x 1 • Cartridge x 1

• USB cable x 1 • Headshell x 1

• 45 rpm adapter x 1 • Instruction manual x 1

• Counter weight x 1

‧Cloth dust cover x1

CONNECTIONS

1. Connect the power cord to an AC outlet.

2. Connect the RCA cable to the PHONO input of your mixer. You can also use a
line input by setting the phono/line switch at the rear of the turntable to Line.

Set thephono/line switch to“PH”

Set thephono/line switch to“LINE”.

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TONE ARM AND CARTRIDGE SETTING

The major cause of problems in sound and skipping on the vinyl is the lack of proper set up of the needle and turntable adjustments. The needle is

designed to operate at a specific angle to the vinyl. The T.90 USB has several adjustments to correctly position the needle to the vinyl.

The first adjustment is the correct installation of the cartridge.

Your cartridge is to be mounted into the headshell as per the mounting instructions included with the cartridge. The Stanton 500,680 and 890 series of
cartridges require the use of the two screws mounting into the headshell. For your convenience, some of these products can be purchased already
mounted and pre-adjusted from your local Stanton dealer. If you are using these 1/2” mounted products with a headshell in a mobile application or you
are doing heavy scratching, May want to use an extra shell weight. The Master series of products (Track master, Groove master, etc.) are designed with
their own mounting that eliminates the need for a separate headshell and the wiring to the cartridge.

The body of the cartridge should be parallel with the centerline of the headshell-tone arm, when viewed from the front to the back.

The second adjustment is at the installation of the cartridge-head-shell assembly into the tone arm tube lock. Holding the tone arm tube in one
hand, insert the cartridge-headshell into the tube lock with the other hand. Turn the lock ring clockwise (when viewed from the rear) until the headshell is
locked tightly into the tone arm. Remove the needle protector from the cartridge and place the needle on record. View the needle from the front and insure
that the needle is perpendicular to the record surface. If some adjustment is needed, simply loosen the lock ring and rotate the cartridge-headshell until the
needle is perpendicular to the record surface. Then re-tighten the lock ring.

The third adjustment is the needle (or stylus) pressure. Start with the cartridge-headshell assembly mounted into the tone arm. Remove any needle
protectors provided. With tone arm free, adjust the tone arm counterweight by rotating the rear section until the tone arm floats in a balanced condition
above the record or mat. Do not allow the needle to drop onto the mat or the turntable platter during this adjustment. You might damage the needle tip.
Now, carefully hold the tone arm in one hand while rotating the numbered ring on the front of the counter-weight with the other hand to the “0” setting. Next,
without touching the numbered ring, Rotate the rear counterweight until the desired needle pressure reading is next to the line on top of the tone arm tube,
see the instructions. Included with your cartridge for proper settings.

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CONTROLS OVERVIEW

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1. REVERSE - This button is used to reverse the direction of the platter
rotation.

2. START/STOP - Press this button to start or stop the platter.

3. STROBE DOTS - The dots around the edge of the platter are used in

conjunction with the light located inside the motor ON/OFF switch. While
the platter is in rotation, the dots help to indicate the speed of rotation. The
speed is lower than the displayed speed (33,45,78) when the dots are
flowing to the right. It is higher than the displayed speed (33,45,78) when
the dots are flowing to the left. When the strobe is stopped,the platter
is rotating at the displayed speed.

4. SLIP MAT

5. CENTER SPINDLE - This spindle holds the turntable PLATTER

and records stable and centered.

6. MOTOR ON/OFF SWITCH - As opposed to fully analog turntables,
this is not the power switch. This switch only turns the motor on or off.
Rotate clockwise to turn on the motor. The platter will not start
spinning until the start/stop button has been pressed. Rotate
counterclockwise during playback (off position) for a slow winding down
effect.

7. PLATTER REVOLUTION SPEEDS (rpm)

33 rpm – Press 33
45 rpm – Press 45
78 rpm – Press the 33 and 45 buttons simultaneously.
To return to 33 or 45-rpm play mode, just press the desired button.

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8. HEADSHELL - Install the cartridge here. When installing a cartridge,
refer to the installation instructions supplied by the manufacturer of
that cartridge.

9. KEY LOCK - Press to enable key lock. When Key Lock is on, the pitch
slider will only affect the speed of the platter. The key (pitch) will remain
at 0%. This speeds up the musical tempo without changing the pitch.

10. HEADSHELL LOCKING NUT - Attach the headshell by inserting it into
the front end of the tone arm. Turn the locking nut clockwise with the
head shell firmly held horizontally.

11. PITCH ON/OFF - The ON setting will allow you to use the Pitch Slider.
When set to OFF, the pitch control will be locked at 0%.

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12. PITCH SLIDER - The Pitch Slider is used to speed up or slow down
the turntable platter.

13. TONE ARM - This is a fully manual tone arm. To start playback,
gently place the stylus on the record using the headshell finger
support. Do not drop the stylus onto the record as it may cause
damage to the diamond tip and to the record.

14. PITCH SELECT - Press the button to select between +/-8% and
+/-12% pitch range.

15. TONE ARM CLAMP AND REST - Use this rest for the tone arm and
clamp it in position during transportation.

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CONTROLS OVERVIEW

16. ANTI SKATE KNOB - When a record is playing, a force is
generated drawing the stylus towards the center of the record. This
control compensates for that force and needs to be set to the same
value as the counter weight pressure ring.

17. TONE ARM BASE - The tone arm base includes tone arm rest.

18. COUNTERWEIGHT - Use this to balance the tone arm and to adjust

the stylus pressure. See “Tone Arm and Cartridge Settings” for proper
adjustments.

19. 45-RPM adapter HOLDER - Place the attached 45-rpm
adapter here. Push down the rear side of 45 rpm adapter to take it off.

20. EXTRA HEADSHELL HOLDER - Place extra headshell here.

21. PHONO/LINE OUTPUT L & R -This is the standard analog output

(RCA jacks) which can be connected either to a phono or line input on
any DJ mixer or stereo system, depending on the setting of the
phono / line selector.

22. PHONO/LINE SWITCH - Switches the output to either phono or line level.

23. USB SOCKET- Connect the USB cable (included) to this socket

and to a USB connector on your computer. After connecting the
turntable to your computer, you can record your vinyl to your hard
disk using the included Cakewalk Pyro 5 software.

Note: maximum USB cable length is 3m

24. DIGITAL OUTPUT - Use this output to connect your T.90USB to the

S/PDIF digital input of any equipped digital device, such as a CDR or
computer soundcard

25. POWER CORD CONNECTOR - Used to connect the included power
cord.

26. POWER SWITCH - This switch turns the power on or off, including
the motor and audio signal

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