TANLANIN TE-2021BK Vintage Suitcase Record Player
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE START
Read the manual before using this product. Keep these instructions for future reference.
ABOUT RECORDS
- Never use a record that is cracked or warped, as this may cause extreme wear and destruction of the needle.
- Never use unusual play methods such as scratching. This unit is not designed for such playback.
- Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, high temperature or high humidity. This may cause warping or deformation. When holding the record, hold only the label or the outer edge.
- Do not touch the record groove. Dust and fingerprints may cause distortion of the sound. Care of the record
- Use a special record cleaner and cleaner solution (sold separately). Wipe the record cleaner in a circular motion along the record groove.
ABOUT USB FLASH DRIVE APPLICABLE
- The file format that can be played by this unit is MP3/WAV (extension: mp3./wav.) only. USB supported in FAT/FAT32 format only.
- This product is not compatible with USB hubs..
- When a large capacity USB flash drive is connected, it may take some time to load the file.
- Press and hold the Pause/Play/DEL button on the unit to erase the files stored in the USB flash drive one by one.
- It is recommended that you make a backup of your files beforehand to prevent them from being erased unexpectedly by pressing the Pause/Play button on the panel.
ABOUT BLUETOOTH
- The Bluetooth devices used in this unit use the same frequency band (2.4GHz) as wireless LAN devices (IEEE802.11b/g/n), so if they are used near each other, they may interfere with each other, resulting in reduced communication speed or connection failure. In this case, please use it as far away as possible (about 10m).
- We do not guarantee the connection with all Bluetooth devices.
- Also, depending on the conditions, it may take some time to connect.
INTRODUCTION
MAIN FEATURES
- 3 speed turntable plays 33 1/3, 78, and 45 rpm records;
- Auto stop function
- Bluetooth Input
- Aux In 3.5mm audio input
- Built-in stereo speakers
- USB recording
- USB playback
- RCA stereo audio outputs
- Headphone jack
ACCESSORIES INCLUDES
- 45 rpm adapter
- 2x Stylus(one installed)
- AC/DC power adapter
- 7-inch Turntable mat
- User’s quick guide
- User’s manual
Received a defective record player?
Notice:
The gap between the case and the spinning mechanism is for vibration-absorbing, it’s a commonly used design for starter turntable, which could be considered being defective mistakenly. Please contact us if you have any questions!
PARTS ILLUSTRATION
ORIENTATION
REAR INPUTS
CONNECTING THE MAIN UNIT TO POWER
- Plug the power cord into the DC Input on the back of the unit.
- Then plug the USB side into a the DC adapter included.
- Plug in the adapter into the Standard wall power outlet.
PLAYING A RECORD INITIALLY
It is recommended that you use extreme care when manipulating the tone arm, stylus, and other components of this turntable. These parts are very sensitive and can easily break or become damaged if they are carelessly handled.
- Turn the the Power/Volume Knob clockwise till the LED display lights up, if not, check the power and adapter.
- Turn the mode selection knob to “Phono”. Then remove the shroud that protects the stylus, and release the lock that holds the Tone Arm in it’s resting position.
- Select the correct turntable speed based on the size of record you wish to play, and place the record on the turntable. If you are playing a 45 rpm record, use the included adapter and place it between the turntable and the record.
- Use the Tone Arm Lift Switch to raise the Tone Arm from its catch. Before initial use, turn the turntable clockwise about 10 times by hand to make sure there is no belt shift or kinks from the pulleys.
- Using your hand, gently swing the Tone Arm into the desired location over the record. The turntable will start spinning as the Tone Arm is moved into position.
- Use the Tone Arm Lift Switch to safely lower the stylus onto the record. Using the Lift Switch instead of your hand will reduce the chance of accidentally damaging the record or the stylus.
- Slide the Auto Stop Switch to ON to enable the Auto Stop feature. When the record is finished playing, it will automatically stop the turntable. Use the Lift Switch to raise the stylus off of the record, and gently return the Tone Arm to the catch by hand.
Note:
Some records is beyond the Auto Stop range of this unit. In these cases, the record will stop playing before the last track is reached. Set the Auto Stop Switch to OFF and use the Tone Arm Lift Switch to safely raise the stylus off the record when the end of the record has been reached.
BLUETOOTH INPUT— PAIRING WITH BLUETOOTH
- Set the auto-stop to “ON” and turn the mode selection knob on the control panel aim to “BT” on the panel .
- Using the controls on your BLUETOOTH device, search for and select “BLTD”in your Bluetooth settings to pair. If your device requests a password, enter the default password “0 0 0 0 ” and press OK.
- When successfully paired, an audible chime will sound. After initial pairing, the unit will stay paired unless unpaired manually by the user or erased due to a reset of the device. If your device should become unpaired or you find it is unable to connect, repeat the above steps.
- Play, pause or skip a selected track using the controls on the connected Bluetooth Device or the controls on the turntable.
ON AN IPHONE
Go to SETTINGS > BLUETOOTH Search for devices ( Bluetooth is ON)
iPhone image is for demonstration only
ON AN ANDROID PHONE
Go to SETTINGS > BLUETOOTH Search for devices (Bluetooth is ON)
USB RECORDING VINYL RECORDS
NOTE: USB in FAT/FAT32 format ONLY, NOT support USB in exFAT or NTFS format.
- Use the above methods to play a record.
- Insert your USB stick into the USB slot. Press and hold the “M” button for 1 second, you will hear a beep sound and it begins to recording.
- Stop recording. Press and hold the “M” button for 1 second that will stop the recording and save the recording as the last file , only after this that you can plug out the USB device.
- Find below file name on your PC, and repeat steps 2-3 above if you want the other recordings.
USB PLAYBACK MUSIC
- USB in FAT/FAT32 format ONLY, NOT support USB in exFAT or NTFS format
- Insert your USB stick into the USB slot. Turn the Mode selection knob aim to “AUX”, then press and hold “M” button, it will load the songs that is playable , you can control tracks by the Previous /Next Track button or Pause/Play/DEL button.
- Never remove the USB memory card while recording. If you remove it, the recorded data may be damaged.
- Make sure that the USB memory card you use has enough space.
- For recording, press “M” Mode switching / recording button at the start and end of each song.
- All songs recorded as one file. It will not automatically separate songs ( it will not be individual data for each song)
RCA CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL SYSTEMS
Requires RCA audio cables (red/white, not included). Use to connect the turntable to an external stereo, or other source.
- Connect RCA audio cables to the RCA Audio Output on the back of the turntable, and to the audio input of an external stereo system.
- Adjust the external stereo system to accept input from the turntable.
- Audio played through the turntable will now be heard through the connected stereo system.
AUX CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES
Requires AUX cables (not included). Use to connect the turntable to an external devices like phone, tablets, mp3 player.
- Turn on the unit and turn the mode selection knob aim to “AUX” on the control panel.
- Plug a line-in cable into the Aux jack on the unit and the other side into an MP3 Player or other audio source.
- Use the controls on your connected music player to select and play audio.
LISTEN TO THIS UNIT WITH HEADPHONES/EARPHONES
- Connect headphones / earphones (sold separately) to “HEADPHONE”.
- Adjust the volume with “Power Volume knob of this unit.
HOW TO REPLACE THE NEEDLE
The durability time of the recoil needle is about 200-250 hours. Replace the needle if necessary.
Remove the Needle
- Gently pull down the front edge of the needle.
- Pull 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
There is no power
- Power adaptor is not connected correctly.
- No power at the power outlet.
- Use the wrong adapter instead of the original one included.
- Power knob is not turned on, turn the Power/Volume knob clockwise to turn on.
My record is skipping.
- Use the tonearm lift raise up and down the arm for 10 times before initial
- Change vinyl records or clean the vinyl records grooves properly even it’s new record.
- The needle is not in the middle of the stylus or broken, replace it using above method.
- Put the record player on the flat surface with 4 legs/corners on the ground.
- The white stylus protector is till on.
Power is on, but the platter does not turn
- Turntable drive belt has slipped off.
- An aux in cable is plugged into the aux in jack, unplug it.
- Bluetooth is connected, disconnect it and reset the mode to “PHO”
Turntable is spinning, but no sound, or not loud enough
- Turntable volume is too low, turn it clockwise to volume up. Audio source volume is set too low.
- Stylus protector is still on.
- Tone arm is lifted up but not on the record. Lower it down using the tonearm lift.
- Volume is not loud enough or not good: connect to the external powered speakers.
USB Recording not working
- USB is not being formatted in FAT/FAT32 format.
- USB flash drive has little room for storage.
- USB is pulled out when recording is working.
- User didn’t press and hold “M” button till enter into recording mode.
SPECIFICATIONS
FCC STATEMENTS
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 a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
FAQs
Put an end to dealing with wires that are dirty and ugly. No more attempting to disentangle everything, too! Another benefit is that Bluetooth speakers consume less power, allowing you to use battery-powered speakers.
They perform as the initial and closest point of contact between the record and turntable, where sound is transferred to and from the record, and your speakers. These all-in-one bags typically come with inexpensive needles that are prone to scratching and irreparably damaging your records.
To allow you to connect your player to an additional speaker or device, well-known audio companies like Sony and Audio-Technica have produced Bluetooth turntables. Even though they have handy Bluetooth connectivity, they frequently still let you customise your vinyl system with speakers and other equipment.
These all-in-one turntables for under $100 are undoubtedly stylish and adorable. Unfortunately, they are also notorious for using way too high tracking forces, which frequently results in poor tracking, bad sound, and excessive wear and tear on your records.
More than 100 plays of a well-maintained record can be made with just slight detectable sound degradation. The same disc could be played hundreds of times throughout the course of its lifetime with proper maintenance. On improperly configured equipment, a record played once can be completely ruined.
A Bluetooth turntable is a turntable that can wirelessly connect to powered speakers, a stereo, or headphones. It implies that there are no cords required to connect the turntable. With Bluetooth, cordless audio streaming is possible up to 30 feet away.
Preamps change PHONO signals into LINE signals that are understood by audio equipment. The PHONO outputs of your turntable should be connected to the PHONO inputs on the preamp. The Bluetooth transmitter is connected to the preamp’s LINE output since it will serve as your speaker.
Additionally, refrain from removing the vinyl record until the turntable platter has stopped. Records are prone to damage if they are removed while the platter is spinning since they are made to be brittle.
Many vinyl owners are interested in that response, and fortunately this article is here to provide you with the most frank one we can. You can bring vinyl albums on an aircraft, thus the answer is yes.
This setup will be quite simple if your turntable has a built-in preamp. Simply plug the RCA input side of your cable into the turntable and the 3.5mm side of your cable into your Bluetooth speaker to connect your turntable to your house speakers.
Verify that your amplifier and speakers are turned on. Remove the stylus protector (1) from the stylus (2) before playback if it is still there. Make sure it doesn’t come off with the stylus. Check your tonearm balance because the stylus won’t track in the record grooves without the proper tracking weight.
Look for a LINE output to see if the turntable has a built-in preamp. There is always an integrated preamp in a turntable with a LINE output. The turntable lacks an internal preamp if, on the other hand, there is simply a PHONO output.
Wrap each item in bubble wrap or packing paper that is anti-static. Put the player and all of its components in a safe box, placing the heaviest parts at the bottom. Foam, bubble wrap, and other durable materials should be used to fill any empty spaces in the box.
Include a phono preamp if possible. The cartridge should be changed for one with a greater output level. Replace the phono preamp with one that has more gain. Think about upgrading your receiver/amplifier. Think about loudspeakers with greater sensitivity.
Record players are naturally silent. They generate an electrical signal that needs to be amplified twice since it is so weak. This is what? It is first internally or externally amplified by a preamp, bringing it up to the same line level as a CD player.
Your record player’s needle can be changed in two different methods. Replacing the stylus is the simplest solution. The cartridge, which serves as the holding mechanism for the stylus, can also be changed as an alternative to replacing the needle. However, unless the cartridge is defective, you shouldn’t need to do this.
Analog music formats, such as vinyl records, can be halted despite technical restrictions. The procedure isn’t quite simple, though. You’ll have to manually elevate the cue to do it.
There are no speakers integrated into turntables. As a result, in order to play records, they need to be linked to speakers. The speakers have an amplifier and can be powered. You can also utilise passive speakers and a different amplifier.
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