LOOPTONE 618A Turntable Record Player User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- LoopTone
Table of Contents
LOOPTONE 618A Turntable Record Player
Safety Instructions
- Do not use this product near water.
- This product should be operated only by the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this instruction manual.
- 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 still fails to fit, contact your electrician.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
- 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 afire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
- 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.
- 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.
- Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
- 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 the reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.
- Do not block or cover these openings.
- Unplug the product during a lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.
BASIC OPERATIONS
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FM Tunning Knob
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Speaker
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TF card slot
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USB slot
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Power / VOL knob
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LCD Display
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MODE/REC
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CD Tray
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PRO/DEL
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Backward Skip Button
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Pause Button
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Forward Skip Button
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Stop Button
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CD door open/Close button
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Aux In jack
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Ear jack
Rear View -
FM Antenna
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RCA LINE OUT
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DC power In Socket
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Turntable Platter
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45 RPM Adapter
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Tonearm Lever
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Auto Stop Switch
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Record Speed selector 33/45/78rpm
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Hold Down Clip
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Cartridge
Remote Control
- Power /Stand By
- CD Open/Close Button
- Mute
- Stop
- Folder Up button
- Play/Pause
- Backward Skip Button
- Forward Skip Button
- Folder Down
- Vol+
- Vol-
- REC
- Program
- EQ
- Random
- Delete
- Repeat
- Track+10
- Track-10
- Mode
INSTALLATION
INITIAL SET-UP
- Place the unit on a flat and level surface. The selected location should be free from vibration.
- please make sure that the VOLTAGE mentioned on the power supply is the same as the voltage of your local area.
- Use the supplied mains adaptor to connect the device to a household mains socket.
Remote Control
First-time use:
- Pull out the battery tray and Install two AAA batteries. with the correct polarity (+/-) as indicated.
- Insert the battery tray back into the slot.
- Note: If the Remote Control is operated near other products that generate infrared rays, or if other remote-control devices using infrared rays are used near the unit, it may operate incorrectly. Conversely, the other products may operate incorrectly
Stereo System Connection
RCA Jacks
- The RCA Jacks output analog line-level signals and could be connected directly with a pair of active/powered speakers or the appropriate input of your stereo system.
- The Red plug connects with the Right channel and the White plug connects with the Left channel.
- Note: The RCA Jacks are not designed to be connected directly to the passive/unpowered speakers. If connected to the passive speakers, the volume level will be very low.
Aux Input Connection
- You can connect an audio device to this unit and play your music through its speakers. To do this, connect the 3.5mm auxiliary cable between your audio device and the Aux Jack of this unit, press
- Mode to select “AUX” and start playing.
- Note: The aux in connection will automatically override the turntable or Bluetooth function.
- To resume using the turntable or Bluetooth function, unplug the auxiliary cable from the aux-in jack.
Turntable Operation
- Rotate the On/Off Volume Knob to turn on the power.
- Press the Mode button to set the unit to Phono mode.
- Set the Speed Switch accordingly.
- Place the record on the turntable. Use the 45 RPM Adapter if necessary.
- Remove the stylus protector from the stylus assembly.
- Note: To avoid stylus damage, make certain the included stylus protector is in place whenever the turntable is being moved or cleaned.
- Release the tonearm Hold Down Clip.
- Note: When the turntable is not in use, remember to lock back and hold down the clip.
- Use the Tonearm Lever to lift up the tonearm.
- Gently move the tonearm over the record where play is desired to begin. Set the Tonearm Lever back to the down position, the tonearm will descend slowly onto the record and begin to playback
- When the record is finished playing or to suspend the playback, use the Tonearm Lever again to raise the Tonearm and return it to the Tonearm Rest. Release the lever to lower the tonearm back to its rest.
- Lock the Tonearm Clip to secure the tonearm.
Platter Auto-stop
- If the Auto-stop Switch is set to the ON position, the platter will stop spinning automatically when the record plays to the end.
- On some rare occasions, if the turntable stops playing before the end of the record, set the switch to the OFF position the turntable should overcome this issue.
Needle Replacement
Removing Needle
- Gently pull down the front edge of the needle.
- Pull the needle forward.
- Pull out and remove.
Installing Needle
- Position the needle with its tip facing down.
- Line up the back of the needle with the cartridge.
- 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.
Radio Operation
- Rotate the On/Off Volume Knob to turn on the power.
- Press the Mode to select FM or AM Radio.
- Rotate the Tuning Knob for the desired radio station.
- Note: The unit is equipped with an FM wire antenna. To improve FM reception, fully extend and move the wire around until the reception is clear without interference. Do not connect the wire to any additional antenna.
Bluetooth Operation
- Rotate the Power / Volume Knob to turn on the power.
- Press the Mode button to set the unit to Bluetooth mode, you will hear an activation sound from the unit.
- Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your audio device, search for” LoopTone” and pair.
- Once your device is successfully paired with the unit, you will hear a short confirmation sound from the unit.
- Play and stream music from your device to the unit.
- Note: Bluetooth version – *5.1
CD Playback Operation
- Rotate the Power/ Volume Knob to turn on the power.
- Press the MODE button to select CD mode.
- Press the “ ” button to open the CD tray and put the CD in the tray with the labelled side facing up.
- Press the button “ ”again to close the tray. If it is a blank CD or an unrecognizable CD, it will show “NO DISC”. The playback will start automatically.
- During the playback, press” ” to pause or resume play.
- To skip to the next or previous track, press the buttons
- To search fast forward or backward a track, press and hold the buttons correspondingly until you reach the desired time. Release the button and the playback will resume.
- Press the button if you want to completely stop playback.
- Press the Button “Repeat”, and press the button to play one and folder (if any) & All repeatedly
- Press the Button “Random”, to play tracks randomly
- Press to choose a different Folder if available.
USB / Mini SD (TF card) PLAYBACK
- Press Mode to select USB/SD
- Plug the USB /TF card into the USB/TF port and it will play the first track automatically.
- During the playback, press” ” to pause or resume play.
- To skip to the next or previous track, press the buttons
- To search fast forward or backward a track, press and hold the buttons / correspondingly until you reach the desired time. Release the button and the playback will resume.
- Press the button if you want to completely stop playback.
- Press the Button “Repeat”, and press the button to play one and folder (if any) & All repeatedly
- Press the Button “Random”, to play tracks randomly
- Press to choose a different Folder if available.
- Note: The USB port does not support charging or data transfer with a computer
Recording CD/ AUX /FM/BT (Bluetooth, if available) to USB/TF card
- Insert USB pendrive or TF card.
- Press Mode to select the desired Mode
- Press [REC] to start recording, and the unit displays REC—ONE, Press the Backward or forward Skip Button
- choose to [REC–ONE] or [ REC-ALL], Press [REC] to confirm
- When you have finished recording, press the [Stop] button.
The cassette deck
IMPORTANT! When using the cassette deck:
- Make sure to insert the cassette in the correct direction.
- To avoid damaging the cassette, we strongly recommend taking it out of the equipment after playing the cassette.
Playing a cassette
- Turn the volume knob clockwise to turn the equipment on.
- Use the function selector to select TAPE mode.
- Insert a cassette with the tape facing away from you, as illustrated on the right. The EJECT/FAST FORWARD button will pop out and the system will start playing the tape automatically.
- Turn the volume knob to your desired level.
- To fast forward the cassette tape, press the EJECT/FAST FORWARD button halfway down while the cassette is playing. The tape will be advanced forward rapidly.
- To resume normal playback, press the EJECT/FAST FORWARD button again. The button will fully pop out again.
- To stop playback, press the EJECT/FAST FORWARD button completely. Playback will be stopped and the cassette tape will be ejected.
Select the Equalizer
Press the EQ button on the remote control repeatedly to select: [Flat] -[Pop] – [Classic] – [Jazz] – [Rock]
FCC Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- RF warning for Mobile device: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.
- FCC ID: 2A6JN-618A READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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