Sylvania SRC831 3-Speed Turntable with Built-in Speakers Instructions Manual

Sylvania SRC831 3-Speed Turntable with Built-in Speakers

Specifications

• MODEL NAME: CURC831
• BRAND: SYLVANIA
• CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGY: Wired
• COLOR: Brown
• MATERIAL: Wood, Plastic
• ITEM WEIGHT: 5.9 Pounds
• MOTOR TYPE: DC Motor
• SIGNAL FORMAT: Digital
• SELECTABLE SPEEDS: 33/ 45/ 78 RPM
• SLOTS: USB
• JACKS: RCA Line-out
• POWER: AC 120V~60Hz
• PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 6.5 x 15.5 x 13.5 inches
• ITEM WEIGHT: 5.9 pounds

Introduction

When you hear the word Sylvania, you immediately picture well-made, reasonably priced gadgets. Well, Sylvania employees are back at it. Introducing the SRC831, a stereo turntable with USB encoding. This 3-speed belt-driven stereo turntable has all the modern features you require, including USB ports and direct MP3 encoding to a USB flash drive. It’s simple to start your own DJ business thanks to the skip button, built-in speakers, and dust cover. All of this is produced by Sylvania, the market leader for stereo turntables!

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• Turntable
• AC adaptor
• DC adaptor

HOW A TURNTABLE WORKS

A stylus rides around the disc while making contact with the record’s top. It detects vibrations, which are subsequently transmitted to a cartridge and transformed into electrical impulses. These signals are transmitted to an amplifier, which amplifies them into sound that can be heard through speakers.

HOW TO USE TURNTABLE WITH SPEAKERS

This setup will be quite simple if your turntable has a built-in preamp. Simply plug the RCA input side of your cable into the turntable and the 3.5mm side of your cable into your Bluetooth speaker to connect your turntable to your house speakers.

HOW TO GROUND A TURNTABLE WITHOUT A RECEIVER

There is a way around this if your turntable doesn’t have a grounding terminal. A set of needle-nose pliers is required for this procedure; they will be useful for positioning, holding the wire in place, and cutting the wire you need to ground the turntable. Additionally, you will require gaffer tape.

HOW TO TEST A TURNTABLE NEEDLE

To track properly on a vinyl record, the needle’s tip should appear sharp. The stylus point will scrape up against the groove walls if the tip is too dull, producing abrasive and harsh noise. Additionally, confirm that your cartridge’s leads are all correctly attached.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the turntable need to be connected to speakers?

The turntable itself, a preamplifier, an amplifier, speakers, as well as all of the connections and wires required to connect these components together, are the only things need for a typical turntable to function. Amplifiers are built into receivers.

Are powered speakers required to have an amplifier?

An amplifier is not necessary for powered speakers. They are already equipped with an amplifier, which is why they are first referred to as “powered speakers.” You can connect the speakers to various audio sources without using an additional amplifier, depending on the input options for the speakers.

Is an amplifier necessary for my turntable?

You will require an amplifier to connect to the preamplifier once you have a turntable and preamp to boost the signal to line level. You might use powered speakers with an integrated amplifier, a separate amplifier, or an A/V receiver (different than a pre-amp).

Why aren’t my speakers playing records from my record player?

Verify that your amplifier and speakers are turned on. Before playing, take off the stylus protector if it is still attached. Make sure it doesn’t come off with the stylus. Check your tonearm balance because the stylus won’t track in the record grooves without the proper tracking weight.

Do speakers require a receiver?

A receiver is nearly always necessary and strongly advised for traditional speakers. A receiver is not required for active Soundbars with wireless or satellite speakers. A receiver is required for passive soundbars.

How can you tell whether a speaker is passive or active?

An active speaker is one that has its own amplifier integrated into the cabinet, to put it simply. Speaker wire is used to connect a passive speaker to the external amplifier that supplies its power. Typically, passive speakers are used in homes.

What distinguishes an amplifier from a speaker?

Although a loudspeaker is mechanical by origin, its electrical characteristics give its mechanics life. Electrical in nature, a power amplifier cannot be heard or seen inside or outside.

Are amplifiers built inside turntables?

Some turntables come with an integrated preamp. Also integrated into certain vintage amplifiers and stereo systems are preamps (look for inputs marked PHONO). DJ mixers serve as preamps. Your turntable has a built-in preamp if it has a USB output.

What is the wattage of a turntable?

How much power do record players actually consume? The majority of record players need between 10 and 15 watts of power.

What causes the low turntable volume?

For proper operation, standard turntables need a certain amplified PHONO input on the Audio/Video (A/V) receiver. Lack of amplification will result in poor volume or distorted audio from the turntable.

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