ARKROCKET AR-PH68 Huygens High Fidelity Bluetooth Record Player User Manual

ARKROCKET AR-PH68 Huygens High Fidelity Bluetooth Record Player

Product Information

• Product Name: Cassini Turntable
• Product Manual: Plato Giradiscos CASSINI Manual de instrucciones
• Supported Languages: SP, CN, c, JP, FR, DE
• Manufacturer Website:www.ARKROCKET.com

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 pins of different widths to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Product Usage Instructions

Setting Up Your Turntable

• Step 1: Installing The Platter And Turntable Mat

1. Take the accessories out of the packing case and check that the accessories are in complete and good condition.
2. Install the metal platter (the belt is pre-installed on the bottom of the metal platter) and a turntable mat on the metal platter.

• Step 2: Install Dust Cover
  Attach the dust cover to the turntable.

• Step 3: Attaching And Adjusting The Counterweight
  Attach and adjust the counterweight according to the instructions provided in the manual.

Using Your Turntable

Before playing a record:
Ensure that your turntable is properly set up and connected to the necessary audio devices.

Turntable Operation:
Follow the instructions in the manual for operating the turntable, including adjusting the needle pressure and selecting the record type (33 or 45) speed.

Bluetooth Operation:
Follow the instructions in the manual for using Bluetooth connectivity with your turntable.

Bluetooth Transmitter Operation:
Follow the instructions in the manual for using the Bluetooth transmitter function of your turntable.

AUX-IN Operation:
Follow the instructions in the manual for using the AUX-IN function of your turntable.

Needle Replacement

Refer to the manual for instructions on how to replace the needle of your turntable.

Read and understand this entire manual before using this product. Keep these instruc-tions 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, conve-nience 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. 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.
11. Unplug the product during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.

Product overview

Top view

Back View

• A Turntable Platter Aluminum Alloy Turntable
• B Counter Weight Turn To Adjust The Needle Pressure
• C RPM Selector Switch Turn To Select The Record Type (33 or45) Speed Of Your Turntable
• D Tone Arm Lifter Push Forward And Pull Back To Raise And Lower Tone Arm
• E Tone Arm Rest Holder Place The Tone Arm On This Holder When Not In Use
• F Tone Arm Hole The Stylus That Produces Sound From The Record
• G Function Control Turn The Control To Select BT/Line In/Phone/BT Transmitter
• H Power/Volume Control
  • Turn The Control To Power ON/OFF Unit And Control Dial
  • To Adjust The Volume
• I Indicator Light
  • Phone Mode: RED Light Solid
  • Bluetooth Mode: Blue Light Quickly Flash
  • Bluetooth Pairring: Blue Light Solid
  • Line IN Mode: RED And Blue Light Solid
  • Bluetooth Transrnitting: Blue Light Quickly Flash
  • Bluetooth Transmitting Pairring: Red Light Slow Flash
• J Stylus Generates Sound From A Playing Record
• K Line Out Jack Plug The Included Speakers RCA Cable Into This Jack
• L Line In Jack Connect To An External Audio Device And Play Music
• M DC In Power Jack Connect The DC Plug Into DC IN Power Jack
• N Speakers An External Amplifer For Music Play

Setting Up Your Turntable
You need to install the turntable before you can use it.

1. Take the accessories out of the packing case and check taht the accessories are in complete and good condition
2. Line in cable 1 pcs
3. Power adapter 1 pcs
4. Counter weight 1 pcs
5. 45 RPM adapter 1 pcs
6. Turntable mat 1 pcs1 pcs
7. Two belts 2 pcs (one installed and one spare)
8. User guide 1 pcs
9. Install dust cover 1 pcs
10. Install the metal platter(the belt is pre-installed on the bottom of the metal platter) and a turntable mat on the metal platter.
11. Install dust cover.
12. Attach and adjust the counterweight.

5. Carefully remover the tape. Too much force will damage the cover and stylus.

Installing the platter and turntable mat

Note: The belt is pre-installed on the bo om of the metal pla er.
Turn the platter over and check the belt position Make sure that the drive belt is looped in the middle of the circle.The drive belt located too high or too low in this circle may cause the drive belt to fall off or speed to be unstable.

1. Place the belt on the motor pully.

   • Align one of the platter openings with the motor pulley, and while pulling both ends of the red ribbon that comes attached to the belt, place the belt on the motor pulley, as per the diagram. When doing this, be careful not to twist the belt.

   • Remove the red ribbon from the belt.

2. Still holding the belt, flip the platter over, then insert the platter onto the spindle in the center of your turntable.

3. Align the round hole in the platter with the pulley and use your finger to hook the belt onto the pulley.

4. Place the turntable mat on the platter.
   Note: When you want to take out the pla er from the turntable, remove the mat first, then grasp the pla er and pull it upward. This is especially important if you are shipping your turntable to prevent the pla er from shaking.

Installing the Lid

Insert the hinge pockets of the lid onto the hinges of the turntable

Cartridge Tracking Force Adjustment

The supplied Counterweight is suitable for cartrides weighing between 3.0-6.0g

1. Gently push and turn the counterweight onto the rear of the tonearm(with the dial facing toward the front of the turntable)

2. Hold the counterweight with the black number ring on the counterweight you, and then slightly push the counterweight into the end of tone arm.

3. Finally, rotate the counterweigh and tracking force dial together counterclockwise (as seen from the front) to adjust the tracking force according to the cartridge manufacturer’s recommendations.

Note:Each mark on the scale represents 0.1g. The recommended tracking force for the factory-installed cartidge is 3.5g 0.5. Carefully rotate the tracking force dial. When”3.5”is centered over the black line on the top of the tonearm please stop.

Playing a Record

Before playing a record

1. Pull the protector straight forward to remove it.
   NOTE: Applying a downward force may cause the stylus to come off the body. Only low volume is output if the stylus has come off, or is about to come off, so refer to “Replacing the stylus”to reattach the stylus correctlu.

2. Place the record on the felt mat so that the center hole aligns with the spindle

Turntable Operation
Sufficiently lower the volume of the amplifier and speakers first

1. Connect the include power adapter to the turntable, Turn on the power knob and select Phone mode.
2. Remove the stylus protector from the stylus
3. Place the record on the slip mat.
4. Press the Speed Selector button to switch between 33 and 45 RPM speeds according to the type of record.
5. Unlock the tonearm clip and set the tonearm lift lever to the up positing.
6. Position the tonearm over the desired location(groove) on the record.
7. Carefully lower the tonearm on the record.
8. Turn up the volume of the turntable as needed.
9. When you are finished playing the record,raise the tonearm,return it to reston the arm clip and turn volume control knob off the turntable

Bluetooth Operation

1. Connect the included power adapter to the turntable and curn on power knob to BT mode the blue indicator light flash quickly.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your media device and search for and select”Arkrocker Cassion” to pair the media device and turntable.
3. Once your media device is successfully paired with the turntable, the turntable will play a short confirmation sound
4. Play and stream music from your media device to the turntable. The indicator light will become solid.
   Note: Bluetooth version:5.0

Bluetooth Trasmitter Operation

1. Connect the included power adaptor to the turntable.
2. Switch the record player on, then set the volume on both devices to low to begin with.
3. Set the mode selection dial on the record player to PHONO to play
4. Long press the button (ON) to begin the pairing process, the operation indicator light flashes in red once the connection has been eatablished.
5. Play the music from the turntable to a media derice, If you wish to end playback, long press the button again(OFF) to deactivate the transmitter function.

AUX-IN Operation
This turntable includes an auxiliary audio signal input jack for connecting external audio devices like MP3 players, CD players, and older,nondockable iPods so you can listen to your external source through the turntable’s speakers.

1. Use an audio cable included with one 3.5 mm stereo connection on each end of the cable.

2. Plug one end into the AUX-IN jack on the turntable and the other end the Line Out jack of the audio device.

3. Power on the turntable and audio device.The indicator light of turntable is red.

4. The volume level can be controlled through the turntable. Operate all the functions on the auxiliary device as usual.
   NOTE:

5. Make sure the tone arm is securely locked to avoid any damage.

6. When you are done,don’t forge to turn off the power on the turntable and your external device.

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.

Troubleshooting

• Potential Incorrect Use and Fault Conditions:

  • These turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the factory.
  • Faults that may possibly occur are not necessarily due to material or production faults but can sometimes be caused by incorrect use or unfortunate circumstances. Therefore the following list of common fault symptoms is included.

• There is no power

  • Power adaptor is not connected correctly.
  • No power at the power outlet.

• Power is on, but the platter does not tum
  Turntable’s drive belt is not installed or 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.

• Record sounds too fast or too slow.

  • Wrong speed selected for the record.
  • Is the belt placed on the motor pulley?
  • Check that the belt is placed on the motor pulley (brass-colored) correcty

• Has the belt been damaged?
  Replace it with a new belt.

• Strong hum on phono input

  • The cable is not grounded correctly.
  • Turntable too close to speakers.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

• Model number PH68-DWT
• Bluetooth version JL5.1
• Input AC 100-240V ~50/60Hz
• Power supply 12V=–2000mA
• Speaker driver 4 INCH
• Speaker power 2 X 20W
• Dimensions lid closed H119 X W 448 X D351MM lid open H180 X W 448 X D351MM
• Weight 9.05kg
• Stylus Model AR-N60

Information on Waste Disposal for Consumers of Electrical & Electronic Equipment

• This mark on a product and/or accompanying documents indicates that when it A is to be disposed of, it must be treated as Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
• Any WEEE marked waste products must not be mixed with general household waste, but kept separate for the treatment, recovery and recycling of the materials used.
• For proper treatment, recovery and recycling; please take all WEEE marked waste to your Local Authority Civic waste site, where it will be accepted free of charge.
• If all consumers dispose of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment correctly, they will be helping to save valuable resources and preventing any potential negative effects upon human health and the environment, of any hazardous materials that the waste may contain.

References

• Arkrocket Audio | Jukebox and Retro Record Player Turntable | Music equipment

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