Stanton T.12OC - Manual (Page 6)

5) STROBE DOTS
The dots around the edge of the platter are used in conjunction with the light located inside the motor
ON/OFF switch. While the platter is in rotation, the dots help to indicate the speed of rotation. The speed is
lower than the displayed speed (33,45,78) when the dots are flowing to the right. It is higher than the
displayed speed (33,45,78) when the dots are flowing to the left. When the strobe is stopped, the platter is
rotating at the displayed speed.
6) SLIP MAT
7) CENTER SPINDLE
8) MOTOR ON/OFF SWITCH
As opposed to fully analog turntables, this is not the power switch. This switch only turns on or off the
motor. Rotate clockwise to turn on the motor. The platter will not start spinning until the start/stop button
has been pressed. Rotate counter-clockwise during playback (off position) for a slow winding down effect.
9) PLATTER REVOLUTION SPEEDS (rpm)
33 rpm – Press 33
45 rpm – Press 45
78 rpm – Press 33 and 45 buttons simultaneously.
To return to 33 or 45-rpm play mode, just press the desired button.
10) TARGET LIGHT BASE
Insert target light to the deck and it will light up.
11) PITCH BEND
This pitch will increase/decrease by up to 6% while the pitch bend minus button is pressed.
12) PITCH LOCK
The ON setting will allow use of the pitch adjust. When set of OFF, the pitch control will be locked at 0%.
13) PITCH SLIDER
The pitch slider is used to speed up or slow down the turntable platter.
14) HEADSHELL LOCKING NUT
Attach the headshell by inserting into the front end of the tone arm. Turn the locking nut clockwise with
the head shell firmly held horizontally.
15) TONE ARM
This is a fully manual tone arm. To start playback, gently place the stylus on the record using the headshell
finger support. Do not drop the stylus onto the record as it may cause damage to the diamond tip and to
the record.
16) PITCH SELECT
Press the button to select among +/-8%, +/-25%, or +/-50% pitch range.
17) ANTI SKATE KNOB
When a record is playing, a force is generated drawing the stylus towards the center of the record. Set this
knob to the same value as the stylus pressure to offset this force.
18) TONE ARM BASE
The tone arm base includes the height adjustment and tone arm rest. See “tone arm and cartridge
settings” for proper adjustments.
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