Page 2 - FEATURES; or 45 RPM Speed Selector — lets
2 FEATURES Your Optimus LAB-1100 Fully AutomaticBelt-Drive Turntable is a high quality ste-reo turntable with sensitive pickup and abuilt-in preamp that deliver great soundfrom your records. Your turntable’s features include: Belt-Drive System — reduces turntablenoise by absorbing even the slightest...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; CAUTION
3 CONTENTS Preparation .............................................................................................................. 5 Unpacking the Turntable .................................................................................... 5Assembling the Turntable ................................
Page 4 - PREPARATION
4 PREPARATION UNPACKING THE TURNTABLE When you remove the turntable assem-bly with its attached dust cover from thebox, be sure to also remove the suppliedrubber mat and 45 RPM adapter beforeyou store the packing material. ASSEMBLING THE TURNTABLE Note: The LIN (lead in), RET (auto re-turn), and SW ...
Page 6 - CONNECTING POWER; illustration
6 3. Place the rubber mat, ridged side down, on top of the platter. CONNECTING POWER Once you have connected the turntableto your receiver/amplifier, plug the turn-table’s power cord into a switched or un-switched AC outlet on your receiver/amplifier or into a standard AC outlet. Caution: To prevent...
Page 7 - OPERATION; Note: Make sure you have set
7 OPERATION Note: Make sure you have set LINE OUT ON/PHONO OUT OFF for the type of sound system you have before operat-ing the turntable. 1. Open the dust cover. 2. Remove the stylus cover. 3. If you are playing a 33 1 / 3 RPM record, place it directly over thespindle. If you are playing a 45 RPM re...
Page 8 - USING THE CUE BUTTON; to raise the tone arm.; slowly lowers and the record plays.; Note: You can also use; to lift
8 USING THE CUE BUTTON The cue button raises the tone arm soyou can safely move it to a specific sec-tion of the record without worrying aboutaccidentally scratching it with the stylus. 1. Press CUE to raise the tone arm. 2. Push the tone arm to a spot directly over the desired part of the record.Th...
Page 9 - TROUBLESHOOTING
9 TROUBLESHOOTING If your turntable is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you solvethe problem. If the turntable still does not operate properly, take it to your local Ra-dioShack store for assistance. Symptom Possible Cause Suggestion Turntable does not work when plugged into an...
Page 11 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus LAB-1100 Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable is an example of supe-rior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for yourturntable so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the turntable dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liqui...
Page 12 - RECORD CARE
12 RECORD CARE • Always hold your records by the edges. Touching the grooved sur-face can leave fingerprints that cancollect dust and dirt. • Always return your records to their jackets immediately after use. Thishelps protect them from dust andscratches. • Store your records in a vertical posi- tio...
Page 13 - SPECIFICATIONS; Turntable Platter; set to; Stylus
13 SPECIFICATIONS Turntable Platter Type .................................................................................................................. Plastic Outer Diameter ...................................................................... 11 13 / 16 Inches (300 mm) Drive System .............
Page 14 - General
14 General Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN-B) ........................................................................ > 50 dB Wow and Flutter (JIS WARMS) at 3 kHz ....................................................... < 0.25% Power Source .............................................................