Crosley Radio CR6046A Turntable Speaker User Manual

September 28, 2024
CROSLEY RADIO

Crosley Radio CR6046A Turntable Speaker

Specifications

  • Power: DC 12V 2A
  • Turntable Speed: 331/3, 45 RPM

Product Description

  • * Hinge
    • Drive Pulley
    • Drive Belt
    • Turntable Platter
    • Turntable Spindle
    • Tonearm Counterweight
    • Downforce Scale Dial

Installation

  1. 1. Turntable Platter and Belt Setup
    1. Place the platter through the turntable spindle.
    2. Put the drive belt around the slot of the motor pulley.
    3. Place the slip mat on the platter.

General Operation

  • Auto Stop: Set the Auto stop switch to ON for automatic stop when the record is finished.
  • AUX IN: Press Power/Mode button, select AUX mode, connect audio cable.
  • Phono/Line Switch: Change mode of Phono output or Line Output.
  • RCA OUTPUT Jacks: Output analog line-level signals for connection to speakers or stereo system.

Troubleshooting

Problem: There is no power

  • Ensure power cord is properly connected.
  • Check power outlet for power.

Problem: The speakers could not be connected to my Bluetooth device

  • Turn on the Bluetooth function on your device.
  • Disconnect speakers from other Bluetooth devices.

FAQ

Q: How do I adjust the pressure on the stylus?

A: Rotate the counterweight counter-clockwise to adjust the pressure to the recommended range of 3.0g-3.5g.

Item in this package

Before throwing away any packaging materials, please check thoroughly and make sure you find the following items that come along with this package:

  • Turntable
  • Lid
  • 45 RPM adapter
  • Power adaptor
  • Slip Mat
  • Drive Belt
  • Turntable Platter
  • Tonearm Counterweight

Specifications

  • Power DC 12V 2 A
  • Turntable speed 331/3, 45 RPM

Product Description

  1. Hinge
  2. Drive Pulley
  3. Drive Belt
  4. Turntable Platter
  5. Turntable Spindle
  6. Tonearm Counterweight
  7. Downforce Scale Dial
  8. Tonearm Lever
  9. Tonearm Clip
  10. Indicator
  11. Bass Vol Knob
  12. Treble Vol Knob
  13. Head-shell
  14. Power/Mode/Main Vol Knob
  15. Phono/Line Switch
  16. RCA Out Jack
  17. AUX In Jack
  18. Auto Stop Switch
  19. Ground Connector
  20. Power Jack
  21. Speed Selector

Installation

Essential Setup

  1. Place the speakers on a flat and level surface. The selected location should be stable and free from vibration.
  2. Remove the fixing screw for first use as below picture shown.
  3. Install the turntable platter and drive belt accordingly.
  4. Install the turntable lid to the hinges
  5. Remove the tie-wrap that is holding the tonearm.
  6. Install the tonearm counterweight and adjust the counterweight to set proper stylus pressure.
  7. Place the slip mat on the turntable platter.
  8. Plug the power cord to unit firstly and then plug the adapter to wall power outlet.
  9. Hold and press the Power/Mode/Vol button on the unit to the turn on and off.
    Note: Please do not plug the power adaptor to power outlet before all the assembly is completed.

Turntable Platter and Belt Setup

  1. Place the platter through the turntable spindle, then rotate to the platter until you see the drive motor pulley through the window at the top left corner.
  2. Carefully grab the drive belt and put it around the slot of motor pulley. Make sure that the belt does not get twisted.
  3. Place the slip mat on the platter

Tonearm Counterweight adjustment for stylus pressure

  1. Remove the stylus protector from the cartridge and avoid touching the stylus during the adjustment.
  2. Release the tonearm clip,lift up the tonearm from its rest and gently hold it. The tonearm is unbalance at this point.
  3. Gently push and turn the counterweight onto the rear of the tonearm(with the scale facing toward the front of the turntable). Carefully rotate the counterweight until the tonearm balances out.
  4. Once the tonearm is correctly balanced return it to the tonearm rest.
  5. Hold the counterweight without moving it, and gently rotate the Down Force Scale Dial until the “0” in line with center-line marked along the rear of the tonearm. Checking whether the tonearm still balances out
  6. Rotate the counterweight counterclockwise (seen from the front) to adjust the pressure to to the stylus. The recommended pressure for the factory-installed cartridge is 3.0g-3.5g

General Operation

BLUETOOTH MODE

  1. Hold and press the Power/Mode/Vol button to turn the unit on.
  2. Press the Power/Mode/Vol button to select the Bluetooth mode, the mode indicator will be blue and quick flashing.
  3. Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your audio device, search for“CROSLEY CR6046A”and pair.
  4. Once your device is successfully connected with the speakers, you will hear a short confirmation sound from the speakers and function indicator will be solid blue.
  5. Play and stream music from your device to the speakers

Turntable Operation

  1. Press the Power/Mode/Vol button and select Phono mode. The mode indicator will be green.
  2. Set the desired speed(331/3, 45) and place the record on the platter. (Remark: When playing a 45 RPM record, please use the 45 RPM adapter.)
  3. Remove the stylus protector from the stylus. Release the tone arm from the tone arm clip.
  4. Use the tonearm lever to raise the tonearm. Move the tonearm gently to desired position over the record. Push the lift lever again to descend the tonearm slowly onto the desired position on the record to start playing.
  5. When the record is finished playback, push the tonearm lever again to lift up the tonearm. And return the tonearm to the arm rest. Use the tonearm lever to descend the tonearm.
    Note: Do not touch the stylus tip by fingers

Auto Stop

When the Auto stop switch is set to “ON” position, the record will stop automatically when finished. When the Auto stop knob is set to “OFF” position, the record will not stop automatically when finished.

Bluetooth Out Operation

This function can transmit the record playing on the unit to an external Bluetooth speaker/headphone by Bluetooth wireless connection.

  1. Press the Power/Mode/Vol button to select the Bluetooth out mode, the mode indicator will be blue and slow flashing.
  2. Turn on the external Bluetooth receiver device (i.e Bluetooth Speaker or Bluetooth Headphone) and entering the pairing mode.
  3. The turntable unit and external Bluetooth receiver will connect automatically. This process can take up to approx. 30-45 seconds.
  4. Once turntable unit is successfully connected with the external Bluetooth speakers, you will hear a short confirmation sound from the speakers and function indicator will be solid blue.
  5. Select the desired speed(331/3, 45) and place the record on the platter.

The music will be heard from the external Bluetooth speaker/headphone.

  • Remark 1: “Bluetooth Out” only work with record playback. “Bluetooth Out” cannot work in Bluetooth IN or Aux In function mode.
  • Remark 2: Only the main volume knob can adjusts the external Bluetooth device’s volume, while the treble and bass knobs on the unit don’t change the external Bluetooth device’s treble and bass.

AUX IN

Press the Power/Mode button to select the AUX mode, the mode indicator will be cyan. Connect one end of a 3.5 mm audio cable(not included) to speaker’s AUX INPUT jack, then connect the other end to the output jack of your audio device(such as Mobile phone/MP3 Player).

Phono/Line Switch

The Phono/Line Switch is used to change the mode of Phono output or Line Output.

RCA OUTPUT Jacks

The RCA Jack of this unit are shared as both the Phono output jacks and the Line output jacks. They are determined by the Phono / Line switch. The RCA out jack output analog line-level signals and could be connected directly with active/powered speakers or the appropriate input of your stereo system. The RCA out jack 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 or no sound

Trouble Shooting

Problem Solution
There is no power -Power cord is not properly connected.

-No power at the power outlet.

The speakers could not be connected to my

Bluetooth device

| -The device’s Bluetooth function is not turned on.

-The speakers are actively connected to another Bluetooth device.

The turntable stop before the record is finished.| -Adjust the Auto-stop switch to “OFF” position.
The turntable is spinning, but there is no sound or sound

not loud enough

| The stylus protector is still on.

-Tonearm is lifted up by the lever.

The platter does not turn| -The turntable’s drive belt has slipped off

-An aux-in cable is plugged into the aux-in jack, unplug

FCC Caution:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:?

  1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: 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 receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into 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.

To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF Exposure guidelines, This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance between 20cm the radiator your body: Use only the supplied antenna.

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