Victrola ELLINGTON - Maintenance and Specifications; Handling Vinyl Records; Stylus Replacement

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Maintenance / Proper Handling
Handling Vinyl Records
• Do not touch the record’s grooves. Only handle records by the edges or the label with clean
hands. Touching the record surface will cause your record’s quality to deteriorate.
• To cle a n a re c ord , u s e a so ft a nt i-static cloth to gently wipe the record surface.
• Keep records in their protective sleeves when not in use.
• Always store records upright on their edges
• Avoid placing records in direct sunlight, close to a heat source (radiators, stoves, etc.),
or in a location subject to vibration, excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.
General Care
• When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug.
Never pull the cord.
• To kee p t h e l a ser pi c kup cl e a n, d o n ot t ou c h i t , a nd d o n o t f or g e t t o c l os e th e d isc tr a y.
• Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish.
• For
cleaning, only use a clean, dry cloth.
• In order to shut off the power to this product completely, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet. Be sure to unplug the unit if you do not intend to use it for an extended period
of time.
Ho
w to Replace the Turntable Stylus (Replacement Stylus # VND-08)
Removing the Stylus from the Cartridge
1. Using your hand, hold at point “A”
and push down point “B”
WARNING: When applying force to stylus,
too much may damage or break the stylus.
2. The stylus will separate from the front of
the cartridge.
3. Continue to push the stylus down until
back is disconnect
ed
4. Wi
th a tweezer, carefully separate the wires
from the back pins.
WARNING: Do not damage or pinch the wires.
Installing the Stylus
1. Follow the previous steps but in reverse.
Caution:
• Do not re
move or bend the stylus needle.
• Do not touch the needle to avoi
d injury to your hand.
• Turn off the uni
t’s power before you replace the stylus.
• Keep out of reach of children.
Pl
ease Note: The stylus should last about 50 hours under
normal use. It is recommended that the stylus be replaced
as soon as you notice a change in sound quality.