BUSH KTS-601 Classic Portable Turntable Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- BUSH
Table of Contents
BUSH KTS-601 Classic Portable Turntable Instruction Manual
Safety information
Important – Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating
Power source
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE . PARTS INSIDE, REFER ANY SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL .
- Please read this owner’s guide.
- Please take the time to follow the instructions in this owner’s guide carefully It will help you set up . and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its advanced features .
- Please save this owner’s guide for future reference .
- The product label is located on the back of the product.
- Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s guide.
- Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture .
- Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, and laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture is present .
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer .
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time – to prevent damage to this product .
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel
- Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way: such as liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped –
- Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
- Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards .
- To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles .
- Use suitable power sources – Plug the product into a suitable power source, as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
DO NOT OPEN!
This symbol means that this unit is double insulated . An earth connection is not required.
This product complies with European low voltage (2006/95/EC) and electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC) directives.
Disposal information
WEEE marking “Information for the consumer”
Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused . When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please make yourself aware of the local collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Warnings
Warning
- No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on or near this equipment.
- Do not place the product in enclosed bookcases or racks without proper ventilation.
- The mains adaptor is used as the disconnect device and must be easily reached to unplug.
- Always use the power adaptor supplied if it needs to be replaced make sure the replacement has the same rating.
- The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
- Do not expose to dripping or splashed fluids. Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must not be placed on or near this equipment.
- The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight, very high or low temperature, moisture, vibrations or placed in dusty environment.
- Do not use abrasives, benzene, thinner or other solvents to clean the surface of the unit. To clean, wipe with clean soft cloth it and a mild detergent solution.
- Never attempt to insert wires, pins or other such objects into the vents or opening of the unit.
- Do not disassemble or modify the turntable – apart from the stylus which can be replaced, there are no other user serviceable parts.
- If the turntable is damaged in anyway or malfunctions do not use. Consult a qualified service engineer.
- Switch off the mains socket the power adaptor is connected to when the turntable is not in use.
- Do not dispose of this product with household waste at the end of its life cycle; hand it over to a collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. By recycling, some of the materials can be reused. You are making an important contribution to protect our environment. Please check with your Local Authority or recycling advice.
Disposal of your old appliance:
- When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive.
- All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from household waste at an appropriate recycling point/centre.
- The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
- For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your local authority or the shop where you purchased the product.
Box contents and features
Box Contents
- 1 x Turntable with attaché case housing
- 1 x Power adaptor
- 1 x 2 Phono to 3.5mm jack AUX IN lead
- 1 x User guide
- 1 x Spare stylus
- Turntable deck
- Turntable shaft
- Centre hole adaptor
- Tone arm
- Cuing lever
- Tone arm clip
- Turntable speed selector
- Auto stop control switch
- LED power indicator
- Power switch / Volume control
- Headphone jack
- Stylus
- Lock catch
- Carrying handle
- Speaker
- Aux in jack
- Line out channel R/L
- DC in jack
Using the turntable
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Place the tunable case on a flat level surface.
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Insert the adaptor cord into the DC jack at the rear of the case and plug the adaptor into the mains supply socket
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On first use, ensure that the cable tie is removed from the player arm
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Remove the stylus cover (fig. 1) and keep in a safe place for future use
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Move the speed selector to the speed (33, 45 or 78rpm) corresponding to the record to be played
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Tum the VOLUME knob to turn the turntable on and the mode indicator will illuminate red
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Place a record onto the turntable spindle and unclip the tone arm (fig. 2)
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Use the cuing lever to lift the tone arm (fig3) and move the arm (fig 4) so that the stylus is positioned just inside the edge of the record or aligned with the start of the track to be played.
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Slowly lower the arm and after a short interval the record will start to play
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Adiust the volume to the desired level by rotating the volume control knob
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When the end of the record has been reached thez turntable will stop
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Use the lever again to lift the tone arm (the deck will start to rotate again), move it back to the clip and lower into the cradle. The deck will stop
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Secure the tone arm using the clip and refit the stylus over after use and ALWAYS before moving the turntable
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To tum off the turntable at any time, lift the tone arm on the record and turn the VOLUME knob fully anticlockwise. A
Note
Some records have larger centre hole and it may be necessary to fit the center
hole adaptor to the turntable shaft before placing the record on the turntable
Always refit the stylus cover and secure the turntable arm using the clip
before moving the turntable.
Using With Auxiliary Device
- Auxiliary analogue audio equipment can be connected and amplified via the turntable
- Connect the auxiliary equipment using a 3.5mm jack cable (cable not Included) into the LINE IN jack next to the mode knob
- Press the PLAY button on the auxiliary equipment and use the track controls as usual on the auxiliary device
- The volume can be adjusted using the volume knob on the turntable or the controls on the connected auxiliary device.
- To tum off the unit at any time, tum the volume knob fully anticlockwise
Using Headphones (not included) A stereo headphone jack has been provided so that the turntable can be used without disturbing others. Plug in the headphones at the point marked” HEADPHONE near the volume knob and adjust the listening volume to your chosen level. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. The turntable speakers will not operate when earphones are fitted
Connecting the Turntable to External Speaker If connecting the turntable
to external speakers (via a suitable amplifier) use a twin phono to twin phono
lead (not included) to connect the RCA output jacks to the AUDIO IN of the
amplifier (see Fig. 5).Ensure red plugs are inserted into the red sockets and
white into white.
Care and Maintenance
Changing the stylus
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Ensure the tone arm is secured by the clip
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Insert a tip of a small screwdriver as shown and gently push in a downward direction
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Remove the old stylus (fig.7)
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Hold the tip of the new stylus, align the guide pins as shown and clip into position (fig 8)
Caring for the turntable
Wipe external surfaces with a soft cloth. If the case is very dirty, unplug
from the mains supply and use a damp cloth soaked in a weak solution of
washing up liquid and water. Allow to dry thoroughly before reusing
Caring for records
Hold records by the label or edges ( fig 9). Oils from clean hands can
leave a residue on the record surface that will gradually deteriorate the
quality of your record
Keep in a cool, dry place and store records in their sleeves and jackets when
not in use
Store records upright (on their edges). Records stored horizontally will
eventually bend and warp
Do not expose records to direct sunlight, high humidity and high temperatures.
Long exposure to high temperatures will warp the record Should the record
become dirty, gently wipe the surface in a circular motion using a soft anti-
static cloth (fig. 10 ) suitable for this application.
Trouble Shooting Guide
In the unlikely event of diffculties with your appliance please follow the trouble shooting guide below If the problem persists, visit the technical support website: www.bush-support.com
| Observation | Potential cause / solution |
|---|---|
| The turntable does not work | Has the adaptor lead been correctly plugged into |
the mains and the DC input jack at the rear of the case? Does the socket that
is being used have power? Has the volume knob been turned in a clockwise
direction to switch the unit on?
No sound| Is the volume control set at minimum on the turntable or any
auxiliary that has been connected?
Noisy sound| Has the turntable been placed close to a TV set or similar?
Record does not play| Has the stylus cover been removed? Is the stylus in
contact with the record surface? Check the Aux in cable was removed?
Record sound skips| Is the stylus damaged? Does the surface of the record need
cleaning? Is the record scratched or warped?
Auxiliary equipment does not play| Is the auxiliary equipment correctly
connected to the unit?
RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so help the
environment.
This symbol means an electrical product should not be disposed of with normal
household waste. Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal
when finished with.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, click on “bank
locator” and enter your postcode to find your nearest recycling site.
Product support
Help is always at hand
Help and assistance If you require any technical guidance or find that your is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions or online at www.bush- support.com
If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105 . To help give us give you a fast and efficient service please have the following information ready.
Model Ref.
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sticker or metal plate) on the rear of your product.
Serial number
Date of purchase
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Disposal
he symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.. For more detailed information about recycling this products ,please contact product was purchased.
Contact:
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Helpline: 0345 604 0105
References
- BT Price List - Homepage
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- bushregistrations.co.uk
- Everything you need to know to Recycle More