CET-500 Belt Drive Turntable User Guide
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1. Page 9 can hear rumble from my speakers when I play a record It is likely this is due to either record wear or audio feedback reaching the stylus deck or vibrations from whatever the record deck is mounted on Your record deck should be placed on a solid surface stand that is level and does not transmit vibrations from its surroundings A stylus and cartridge will amplify whatever is picked up including vibrations and feedback from its surroundings Dedicated Hi Fi enthusiasts with high end systems go to great lengths to isolate the turntable from its environment Most of us don t need to go to such lengths a solid surface or better still a specialist Hi Fi rack will provide enough isolation Q Why is anti skate and counter weight setting important Anti Skate is a feature that exerts a force counter to the one pulling the tonearm across the record so to prevent the arm skating A Tone arm is designed to be pulled freely without resistance across the grooves of the record as it turns The record revolving and the grooves do the work The tone arm and stylus need to be set so to allow the arm to move freely and follow the grooves with the stylus sitting evenly and straight in the groove If it is pulled to one side it will negatively affect sound quality skate across the record and at the very least accelerate wear of your records Weight is carefully set to ensure best sound quality to avoid the stylus jumping out of the grooves and ensure2. NB Only connect to an input socket damage to your equipment may occur if connected incorrectly 1 Red plug into R H channel input 2 White plug into L H channel input Platter and Drive Belt 1 Attach the belt to the underside of the platter on the round rim which is located around the centre of the platter making sure it is secure and not twisted Place the platter the correct way up and locate on the centre spindle of the turntable Check the platter turns freely 3 Turn the platter round until one of the two access holes is aligned with the drive spindle This is located under the platter adjacent to the 33 44rpm switch Fig 1 part 8 Using your forefinger and thumb gently pull the belt away from the platter and place over the drive spindle ensure it remains securely located on the platter rim and is located inthe groove on the drive spindle Check the platter rotates freely you will feel some resistance from the belt now being in place on the drive spindle Place the turntable mat over the centre spindle and on to the turntable S i gt Installing The Cartridge 1 Carefully unpack the cartridge without removing the stylus protective cover 2 Install the cartridge headshell into the front of the tonearm 3 Tighten the locking collar to lock the cartridge headshell in place Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice a
3. check carefully that you have unpacked all parts supplied Your CET500 is carefully factory checked to ensure all parts are supplied and quality standards are met We suggest you first familiarise yourself with your turntable before assembling Fig 1 Platter amp Tonearm View i 1 Tonearm Counterweight use this to balance the tonearm Careful setting is required 2 Anti Skate Control use this to set the anti skating function of the tonearm 7 J 3 Tonearm Lever use this to lower and raise the tonearm j 4 Tonearm Lock use this to lock the tonearm in place when not in use 4 5 Headshell this holds the cartridge and stylus needle in place and provides protection by means of its removable stylus protection cover not shown 6 Adaptor use this adaptor when playing 45 RPM records that have a punched out centre 7 Platter place your record here to play F 8 33 45 RPM Switch switch between 33 or 45 rpm for playing at the correct speed A Platter and Tonearm View NB Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm they are delicate parts The stylus cov 9 Power Cord connect this cord to a grounded AC outlet of the correct voltage If a plug adapter is to be Fig 2 Rear Panel View used only use an approved and suitable product To use this product with a 110 Volt DC 60 HZ supply you will need to change the position of the voltage selector switch located under the unit ONLY operate the unit on the corr
4. correctly by applying a slight increase in weight turn the counterbalance anti clockwise and a slight decrease in weight turn the counterbalance clockwise These adjustments should weigh the tonearm up and down when it is left to float 4 When properly adjusted the tonearm will be balanced and will not settle up or down it will stay parallel with the platter as you positioned it NB It may take a few tries to get this correct 5 Once the balance is correct and checked you can now adjust the counterweight dial setting to zero 0 With the dial at this position the arm is floating and will not settle on the record 6 You can now set the tonearm weight by adjusting the counterweight The dial will now show the weight to be applied For use with records in good condition we recommend a setting of 2 5 g Tonearm and Anti Skate Anti skate counteracts the tone arm to ensure it tracks without undue stress Normally the anti skate setting should be the same as the tracking weight on the cartridge which is recommended at 2 5 g However settings vary and you may need to experiment with adjustments If the anti skate setting is incorrect the tonearm may skip across the record being played or pull to the side A good method to test settings is to raise the tone arm using the tonearm lever and place the stylus above the groove on a playing record When lowered the tonearm should descend vertically straight so when raising and lowering the tonea
5. it is delicate and the auto return switch set to off carefully move the arm from its rest to the centre of the record taking care to keep it above the surface of the record If it moves smoothly without resistance the problem is most likely to due to incorrect setting of tone arm weight and or anti skate or your record is damaged Click here to view our tonearm set up guide When playing some records they jump but this is not the case with others that don t jump and play ok Is the record that jumps damaged Scratches are not always obvious to the naked eye Also consider the actual quality of the record itself The smaller the groove and closer together the tracks the lower the audio output and sound quality This is typical of compilation albums where smaller grooves allow more tracks to be included on a record but this is at the expense of sound quality It also means jumping of the stylus is more likely as the groove is not as deep as a standard album The sound quality of 12 single is normally deemed to be the highest as more room is available to create deeper grooves in the record pressing process and most 12 singles play at 45 R P M Bigger grooves and faster playback speed equals better sound quality and more tolerance to stylus jump Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk
6. minimal wear to a record Q My records seem to be playing at inconsistent speed There are several factors that could potentially cause this problem In order to eliminate these please first check that the correct speed is selected on top of the turntable Following on from that please verify that the belt is fitted correctly and securely If both of these are confirmed as correct please check your record for damages or warping Q The tonearm is skipping across records If you are experiencing skipping this is most likely caused by an incorrect weight and or anti skate setting Please follow the Tonearm and anti skate adjustments section in the user manual Correct setting of the anti skate function and counter balance is important for audio quality and to prevent damage to your records Also check your record is clean and damage free records should only be cleaned using recommended cleaners You may need to remove dust from your stylus from time to time Take great care when cleaning to avoid damage we recommend use of a specialist cleaning kit cannot hear any audio from the turntable Please ensure the turntable is connected correctly to your amplifier or equipment Look for inputs marked Aux in or Line in on your audio device Some amplifiers have Phono input sockets You can try connecting to the inputs on your unit and testing which works and gives the best audio performance of course be sure to select the input you wish
7. or dock your unit Look for inputs marked Aux in or Line in Some amplifiers have Phono input sockets You can try connecting to the inputs on your unit and testing which works and gives the best audio performance of course be sure to select the input you wish to use The phono input if you have one is usually the best place to start Please note that the CET500 features a built in pre amplifier and connecting it via a phono socket may cause the sound to be distorted if your unit is designed to work with a record deck without pre amp if that is the case please use an alternative socket IMPORTANT be sure to only connect the audio output from your CET 500 to an input socket if connected to another type of socket you may cause damage to your equipment Q I seem to be getting a distorted sound when connecting to my amplifier This is most likely the case if you are connecting the CET500 to a phono socket on your amplifier that has been designed to work with a record deck without a pre amp Please try an alternative socket If this does not solve your problem try connecting the CET500 to a different device to verify it is working correctly Contact amplifier manufacturer for further information Q I seem to be getting crackling interference or a muffled sound when playing records This is usually a result of incorrect settings perhaps the counterweight or anti skate are calibrated incorrectly Please follow the Tonearm and anti skate adj
8. to use Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 10 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Further information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk WEEE Directive Directive 2002 96 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL OF 27 January 2003 on waste electrical equipment Products that include the WEEE symbol shown below should not be placed in the normal household waste but should be disposed of using the appropriate WEEE disposal facility Those facilities may be advised to you by your local council or organisation from which the product s was purchased For the latest information on the WEEE directive please access the following website www environment agency gov uk weee Important Information Please note All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warni
9. IED For a range of spares and accessories for SERVICE PERSONNEL as your product purchase please visit This lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the userto the presence of i uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure Co nn ected Esse nt la s co u k S pa res that may be a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Having difficulty using or setting up your product Please follow our simple setup instructions enclosed Online support www ConnectedEssentials co uk 7 Email support support connectedessentials co uk FB Product support tel 0871 200 2276 Lines are open 09 00 am to 5 30pm Monday to Friday except public Holidays Calls from BT Landlines charged at 10p per minute other service providers may vary Version 2 Effective 01 01 2014 Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 12
10. P NOW BWN FP OO Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 11 UK Wiring Instructions 1 Your Electric plug includes a moulded BS 13 amp fused on the supply cord 2 Should it be necessary at any stage to replace the moulded plug or cord it must be replaced with the correct part which includes a suitable moulded fused plug NB The original moulded plug and lead should be disposed of safely Class I 1 Earthed Appliance The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN amp YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE 1 The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E 2 The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N 3 The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L With this appliance a suitable fuse of 13 amps must always be fitted in the plug CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC m gt SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN Looking for Spares amp Accessories TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIF
11. ckaging until you have established your unit is assembled and is operating correctly Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm they are delicate parts The stylus cover and the tonearm lock should always be put in place when not in use Ensure that the mains voltage of your supply corresponds to the operating voltage of the unit Your unit is ready to be connected to an AC mains voltage of 220V 50Hz To use this product with a 110 Volt DC 60 HZ supply you will need an approved and suitable plug adapter and also to change the position of the voltage selector switch located under the unit ONLY operate the unit on the correct supply for your power outlet If in any doubt always consult a qualified electrician Please read and follow all recommendations and warnings in this manual for your safety Position your turntable on a solid level surface that does not conduct vibration from its surroundings What s in the box a b c d e f g h i 1x CET 500 Turntable 1x Cartridge with stylus and protective cover 1x Platter with Drive Belt 1x Turntable Mat 1x Dust Cover 2x Hinge 1x USB Cable 1 x Tonearm Counterweight 1x Centre adapter for hole punched singles Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 2 Getting To Know Your CET500 Please
12. ect supply for your power outlet If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician 10 Power Switch turn the power on or off by this switch a a 11 Auto Stop Switch when on starts the turntable when the tonearm is moved into the proximity of the os an E a E platter and stops the turntable when the end of a record is reached If off position is selected the platter 13 17 11 1 g will turn whenever the unit is switched on NB Auto stop function will not work with some records The tonearm is not designed to automatically return to the rest position 12 USB Port connect to a PC for converting records to digital format with your chosen software 13 Audio Output Connectors use these to connect the turntable to your amplifier or audio system Rear Panel View unit Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 3 Setting Up Your CET500 Amplifier Audio System Connection Connect audio output plugs to the magnetic record player or phono input on your amplifier or audio system The CET 500 has an inbuilt pre amplifier so will also work with most Aux in inputs If you have multiple inputs on your unit you can try connecting to each input and testing which works and gives the best audio performance of course be sure to select switch the input you wish to use
13. il you have established your unit is assembled and is operating correctly Q require spares where can I get replacement items Spares are available from our nominated distributor Wire Free AV It all seems a bit fussy setting a record deck up In our digital world we are used to plug and play or push and go however a record is like a fine wine something to be savoured and looked after carefully Likewise preparation is important to ensure your turntable not only operates correctly but delivers the best possible audio quality and does not place undue strain and wear on your records It is not difficult to set up a turntable the principle of operation is simple but as with a classic sports car the calibration and tuning determines the level of performance and satisfaction in use We recommend taking a few minutes to carefully read set up instructions and be prepared to test and adjust to ensure all is operating correctly and your record deck is set up for best performance Many articles and videos are available on the internet describing how to fine tune and set up a record deck Whilst set up differences will exist between record deck manufacturers specifications and instructions the general principles of tone arm set up for anti skate and weight adjustment are very similar My tone arm will not travel the full record without jumping or skimming the record surface With the stylus cover in place always protect your stylus
14. nd set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 4 Installing The Dust Cover 1 Carefully remove the dust cover and 2 hinges from its protective packaging 2 Install the hinges on to the dedicated cut outs on the rear of the dust cover 3 Once both hinges are attached gently slot these in place at the rear of the turntable Tonearm and Counterweight 1 Select Zero on the counterweight dial settings NB The weight setting dial moves freely to that of the tonearm counterweight when adjusting on the tonearm Take care 2 With the tonearm locked in place ensure the anti skate position to the side of the tonearm is set to 0 and whilst holding the tonearm gently push the counterweight onto the rear of the tonearm NB Make sure that the numbers settings face to the front of the turntable so you can easily see them Turn the weight not the dial until you feel it click into place You can check it is in place as when you turn the counterweight it should now move up and down the tonearm to increase decrease the counterbalance weight 3 With a record on the turntable carefully remove the stylus protective cover and unlock the tonearm from the rest Move the tonearm toward the record position about one inch from the edge of the platter Hold the arm off the surface with your hand Begin turning the counterweight one way or the other until the arm floats in a neutral position NB You can check this is set
15. ng on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and usage instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink washing machine in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Power Sources The appliance should be powered only as described in these operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Do not leave the unit unattended while in use This electric product is not a toy To avoid risk of fire burns personal injury and electric shock keep out of reach of children Do not use this product for other than its intended use Do not close doors or windows on the product or extension cords as this may damage the wire insulation Electrical ratings of the extension cord must be as high as or higher than the electrical ratings of the product Do not cover the product with cloth paper or any material that is not part of the product when it is in use CAUTION to reduce the risk of fire do not deliberately reposition pins on the plug assembly WARNING Keep unit and power cord out of reach of children ALWAYS switch off the turntable at the mains socket when not in use No repair should be carried out by the user WARNING A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely WOMONAURWNP PR RPP PP P
16. onnected Essentials CET 500 Belt Drive Turntable User Guide Please read carefully before assembling and using this equipment and retain for future use Time to enjoy your vinyl In our digital world we are used to plug and play however playing a record is something to be savoured Likewise preparation is important to ensure your turntable not only operates correctly but delivers the best possible audio quality and does not place undue strain and wear on your records It is not difficult to set up a turntable the principle of operation is simple but as with a classic sports car the calibration and tuning determines the level of performance and satisfaction in use We recommend taking a few minutes to carefully read this user guide and be prepared to test and adjust the tonearm settings to ensure all is operating correctly and your record deck is set up for optimum performance Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 1 Important Please check carefully that you have unpacked all parts supplied Your CET500 is carefully checked and shipped in packaging designed to protect in transit all units and contents are checked before leaving the factory to be sure they are complete The belt is located on the underside of the platter over the centre rim Do not dispose of any pa
17. rm it locates approximately in the same place on the record each time Playing a Record 1 Choose the required playing speed by toggling the speed selector switch 2 Remove the protective stylus cover and release the pick up arm clip 3 Place the cartridge vertically over the first track of the record the turntable will start turning Use the tonearm lever to lower the tonearm Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 5 Converting your records to digital format The CET500 is equipped with a USB output so you can connect your turntable with the USB cable provided to a computer PC to convert records to your chosen digital format MP3 AAC WAV etc to play on a portable music player To carry out a conversion you will need a computer and software Various software programs paid for and freeware are available to carry out this task Audacity for example is a freeware program http audacity sourceforge net Many PC s will come with suitable software pre loaded NB Conversion is a computer and software function so its use is not covered by this manual or our product support service Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessential
18. s co uk Page 6 Maintenance Replacing The Stylus Fig 3 Handle With Care Put the rest clip in place on the pick up arm Remove the protective cap from the stylus Gently pull the stylus in the direction of arrow A and remove it Fit the new stylus following the reverse procedure Disassembling The Cartridge Fig 4 Handle With Care NB Make a note of the connection order of each wire for use when refitting Put the rest clip in place on the pick up arm Remove the stylus see section above Release the screws to disassemble the cartridge and headshell Disconnect the four link wires at the level of the pick up head IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS a GS Fig 3 Replacing The Stylus Fig 4 Disassembling The Cartridge We advise you to clean your records using a specialist record cleaning cloth or brush impregnated with antistatic properties For the best performance your stylus should be replaced periodically approximately every 250 hours Dust the stylus from time to time using a very soft brush dipped in alcohol brushing carefully from back to front of the cartridge Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 7 Troubleshooting Q How do I connect the turntable to my amplifier The CET500 can be connected to various inputs on your amplifier
19. ustments section in the user manual Correct setting of the anti skate function and counter balance is important for audio quality and to prevent damage to your records Also check your record is clean and damage free records should only be cleaned using recommended cleaners Your may need to remove dust from your stylus from time to time Take great care when cleaning to avoid damage we recommend use of a specialist cleaning kit is recording software included Conversion to mp3 is a PC and software function so its use is not covered by our product support service If you do not already own software that could assist with that function your Mac or PC may already have suitable software installed various programs paid for and freeware are available to carry out this task Audacity for example is a freeware program http audacity sourceforge net Always take care to protect the stylus and tonearm these are delicate items and damage is not covered under warranty Latest advice and set up information can be found at www connectedessentials co uk Page 8 Q lam missing parts Please check carefully that you have unpacked all parts supplied Your CET500 is carefully checked and shipped in extensive packaging to protect in transit all units and contents are checked before leaving the factory to be sure they are complete The belt is located on the underside of the platter it is placed over the centre rim Do not dispose of any packaging unt
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