VIDEO: Put the turntable into operation correctly

And this is how it works: Put on the record, switch on the motor, swing the tonearm over the LP, then lower it and music enjoy! Stop - how? Plate? Engine? Tonearm, LP? It's okay, away from the short version and towards the precise explanation.

How a turntable works

A record player is a device that can be used to play records. These black vinyl discs store sound signals in a spiral groove from the outer edge to the center Scanning tip (needle) then electromechanically and electronically amplified into audible signals via a pickup arm being transformed.

• This means that operating a turntable is largely manual work. First place the record on the so-called turntable, on the middle spindle. For a long-playing record (speed 33 rpm. you don't need an adapter, but for the smaller sister, the "Single" (45 rpm) can be inserted beforehand Open the appropriate adapter in the middle and set the appropriate speed on the speed selector.
• The tonearm is secured by a clamp, which you now unlock. Since the stylus at the end of the tonearm must be specially protected, it has a protective cap that must also be removed.
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• If the tonearm has not raised itself by unlocking the clamp, you can do this with a lever. Also differently - depending on the model (and age) of your turntable - the turntable either asserts itself a power button or by carefully pulling the tonearm over the outer edge of the turntable out.


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• Slowly move the tonearm to the beginning of the record or to a specific track beginning (that is by the arrangement of the grooves) and use the lever to carefully lower the needle onto the Plate. And you'll hear your favorite song - or whatever. The stylus must be clean and straight and should not exceed approx. 1000 hours of operation behind you. You can easily hear wear and tear from a somewhat musty, matte sound.
• Of course, you can also interrupt the playback process on a turntable or stop it in between. To pause, simply lift the tonearm again using the lever. If you want to stop completely, either lift it to the center of the platter (old devices) or switch off the turntable with the "Eject" button. The only important thing is that the arm must always be raised when you perform such an action, otherwise the needle will scratch the plate.

So much for the actual commissioning of your turntable. In order for you to actually hear something, you must first ensure that the electronic amplification mentioned at the beginning the sound signals can take place: Of course, a turntable only works if you connect it to an amplifier connect.

Electronic requirements for operating a disk player

1. First, check whether your amplifier has a phono input. Today's amplifiers often no longer have a phono stage because hardly anyone has a turntable anymore. If there is one, the phonograph plugs of the turntable go into it.
2. In addition, most turntables have a grounding cable that you, if available, either with the ground terminal of the amplifier or simply with a housing screw should. Otherwise, a low hum may occur.
3. If your amplifier does not have a phono input, you will need a preamplifier between the turntable and a free high level input of your amplifier is switched (CD, tuner, tape, tape, aux, line - whatever is free is). Such Preamplifier have big differences in quality and price. Decide according to your needs.