Numark Industries TT-1650 manual

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    TT-1650 Operating Instructions (1) TT-1650 Turntable (1) Aluminum Platter (1) IEC Power Cable (1) RCA Cord w/ Ground Wire (1) Slipmat INSIDE THE BOX: (1) Headshell w/ Cartrdige (1) Counter Weight[...]

  • Page 2

    PAGE 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Thank you for buying this Numark product. Please read these operating instructions so you will know how to oper ate this equipment properly . After you have finished reading these instructions, k eep them for future reference. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTI[...]

  • Page 3

    PAGE 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORT ANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. NOTICE The exclamation [...]

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    PAGE 3 CONTROLS CONTROLS General Controls 1. Power Button Pushing this button down turns on the turntable. 2. Start/Stop Buttons These buttons start and stop the turntable motor . Both buttons ha ve the same function. 3. Platter This turntable has a special edge design that has been optimized for "dr agged" platter slow downs. 4. Pitch Sl[...]

  • Page 5

    PAG E 4 CONTROLS CONTROLS continued Tone Arm Parts 7. Counter W eight and Scale Ring The Counterweight is used to balance the head shell and cartridge assembly so that the proper amount of stylus pressure is applied to the record. 8. Anti-Skate Adjustment This knob is used to compensate for inward tr acking forces. See T onearm Setup for more detai[...]

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    PAGE 5 SETUP & INSTALLATION This turntable has been designed exclusively for DJ use and can be setup in a v ariety of different wa ys depending on your mixing style. The turntable should rest on a level and stable surface that is clear of obstructions. If a mixer is placed between two turntables make sure that there is at least ¼" (7mm) b[...]

  • Page 7

    PAGE 6 PLA T TER SETUP 1. Locking Pins 3. ALIGNED PLATTER SETUP WARNING: Incorrect Platter setup can lead to poor turntable performance, platter instabilit y or permanent motor damage. 1. Start by inspecting the bottom of the aluminum platter to check that both locking pins have rubber fittings on them. 2. Next, rotate the top of the motor assembly[...]

  • Page 8

    PAGE 7 CABLE SETUP CABLE SETUP This turntable is shipped with two sets of special cables: (1) Right Angle IEC Power Cord (1) Right Angle RCA cord w/ground wire NOTE: Before connecting an y cables, make sure that the voltage selector switch is set to the proper setting, either 110V or 220V depending on region. Making the power and audio connections:[...]

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    PAGE 8 TONE ARM SETUP TONE ARM SETUP A properly adjusted tone arm and cartridge setup will minimize vinyl record wear and optimize the performance of the turntable. Follow these simple steps for setting the tone arm on the turntable: Balancing the Tone Arm 1. Begin the balancing process by lifting the cue lever to the up position (or mak e sure tha[...]

  • Page 10

    PAGE 9 CARTRIDGE SETUP CARTRIDGE SETUP For Head Shell Mounted Cartridges: The cartridge that comes with this turntable should be preinstalled on the head shell. If it isn't, please follow the below instructions for installing a cartridge onto the head shell. 1. Position the head shell and the cartridge so that the four connector pins are visib[...]

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    OPERA TION PAGE 10 OPERATION This turntable was designed to accommodate a v ariety of different mixing styles. Here are some general operation guidelines to optimize the performance of the turntable. 1. Do not place the turntable on or near a speaker or subwoofer . This may cause unwanted noise depending on the environment conditions. 2. AL W AYS u[...]

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    PAGE 11 WARRANTY LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 1. What is covered and for how long? NUMARK INDUSTRIES LCC ("NUMARK") w arrants to the original purchaser that NUMARK'S products; including but not limited to DJ mixers, amplifiers, CD players, CD Mix Stations, turntables, preamplifiers, beatkeepers, equalizers, microphones, headphones, cartr[...]

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    PAGE 12 RETURN INFORMA TION RETURN INFORMATION (US ONL Y) a) A Return A uthorization number must be obtained from Numark through the address or phone numbers below. b) A copy of the original sales receipt must also be included for the equipment to be repaired under warr anty . c) The faulty equipment must be packed in its original packaging. d) One[...]

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    PAGE 13 SPECIFICA TIONS SPECIFICATIONS Turntable Section: T ype: 2 speed, fully manual Motor: Direct Drive Starting T orque: > 1 Kg/cfm Platter: Aluminum Diecast Speed: 33.333 and 45 RPM W ow & Flutter: < 0.25% WRM S/N ratio: > 50dB Pitch Range: +/-10% Tonearm Section: T ype: Universal S-Shaped Aluminum Height Range: Fix ed Cue System:[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING PAGE 14 T urntable does not turn on. Disconnected Power Cord? Connect Power Cord. The sound level is very low . The T urntable is not connected to a device with a PHONO preamp. Connect the device to a preamp DJ mixer or an A V receiver that has an input labeled PHONO, not AUX or LINE. Problem Cause? Solution The sound is on one sid[...]

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    Copyright Numark Industries, LLC 2002 T T -1600, T T -1650 Manual /English - rev B[...]