Marley Stir It Up Wireless Quick Start Guide
Product Overview
This document provides a quick start guide for the Marley Stir It Up Wireless Bluetooth Turntable. It covers setup, operation, connectivity, and compliance information.
Product Map
The turntable features the following components:
- 1. Spindle: The central post for the turntable platter.
- 2. Turntable (Platter): The rotating disc where records are placed.
- 3. 45 Adaptor: A small adapter for playing 7-inch records with large center holes.
- 4. Balance Weight: Adjusts the tracking force of the stylus.
- 5. Anti-Skating Knob: Adjusts the anti-skating force.
- 6. Tone Arm Lift Lever: Manually raises and lowers the tone arm.
- 7. Tone Arm Rest Holder: Secures the tone arm when not in use.
- 8. Tone Arm: Holds the stylus and tracks the record groove.
- 9. Stylus (Needle): Reads the audio information from the record groove.
- 10. Needle Cover: Protects the stylus during transport or setup.
- 11. Off/33/45 Knob: Controls power and playback speed (33 RPM or 45 RPM).
- 12. Power Adaptor: Connects the turntable to a power source, includes interchangeable plugs.
Function Layout
The turntable's controls and connections are located as follows:
- A. RCA Line Out: Analog audio output for connecting to amplifiers.
- B. Pre-Amp Switch Button: Selects internal pre-amp output (ON) or bypass (OUT).
- C. USB to PC Recording: Port for connecting to a computer for digital recording.
- D. Off/33/45 Knob: Power switch and speed selector.
- E. Bluetooth® Button: Activates Bluetooth pairing and connection.
- F. VOL Knob: Adjusts the overall volume output.
- G. Headphone Jack: Standard 3.5mm jack for connecting headphones.
- H. Anti-skating Knob: Fine-tunes the anti-skating force.
Setup
Powering On Your Stir It Up Wireless
Connect the provided Power Adaptor (12) to a wall outlet. The unit draws power from this connection.
Attaching the Drive Belt
The drive belt is stored underneath the aluminum platter. Follow these steps:
- Lift the turntable platter (2) off the turntable base.
- Locate the black elastic drive belt.
- Place the belt over one of the larger holes in the platter and hook it around your finger.
- Keeping the belt looped, place the platter back onto the turntable base.
- Align the large hole in the platter with the gold-colored spindle (1).
- Gently loop the belt around the spindle. The belt should now be around the base of the platter and the spindle.
- Place the REGRIND™ silicone slip mat on the turntable.
Bluetooth® Pairing
To connect wirelessly to a Bluetooth device:
- Power on your external Bluetooth device first.
- Press the Bluetooth® Button (E) on the turntable to turn on the Bluetooth transmitter. The blue LED indicator will flash.
- Press the button again to enable the unit to search for a Bluetooth device. The blue LED indicator will become solid when paired successfully.
- If the turntable does not pair within 30 seconds, press the Bluetooth® Button (E) again.
To disconnect Bluetooth, long-press the Bluetooth® Button (E) until the blue LED indicator turns off.
Playing a Record
Follow these steps to play your vinyl records:
- Place a vinyl record on the turntable platter (2).
- Remove the Needle Cover (10) from the Stylus (9).
- Attach the Balance Weight (4) to the Tone Arm (8). Rotate the Balance Weight counter-clockwise to set it to a proper position. (Note: Hold the tone arm while making adjustments to protect it.)
- Lift the Tone Arm (8) and move it over the record. Place the Stylus (9) on the edge of the record.
- Turn the Off/33/45 Knob (11) to select the correct speed (33 RPM for 33 RPM records, 45 RPM for 45 RPM records).
- The turntable platter will auto-stop when the music has ended.
- Lift the Tone Arm (8) and manually place it onto the Tone Arm Rest Holder (7).
- To listen to side B, flip the record and repeat the above steps.
To power off the unit, rotate the Off/33/45 Knob (11) to the 'Off' position.
Important Notes:
- Do not try to adjust the balance weight while playing a record, as this could damage the needle and scratch the record.
- Re-secure the tone arm before transportation to protect the needle.
- Remove the balance weight before transportation to prevent damage or breakage to the unit.
- Do not stop or turn the platter manually. Moving or jarring the turntable without securing the tone arm clamp could result in damage to the tone arm.
Anti-Skating Adjustment
The anti-skating mechanism compensates for inward tracking forces that occur as the stylus nears the center of the record. This helps prevent skipping.
- Normally, the anti-skating should be set to its minimum setting.
- If the turntable is experiencing excessive skipping, try increasing the anti-skating by turning the Anti-Skating Knob (5) in small increments. Start with setting '1', test its performance, and increase it further if needed.
Note: During anti-skating adjustment, leave the tone arm and balance weight alone to prevent damaging the stylus.
Volume Control
- Increase Volume: Rotate the Volume (VOL) Knob (F) clockwise.
- Decrease Volume: Rotate the Volume (VOL) Knob (F) counter-clockwise.
Headphone Operation
Connect a set of headphones (not included) to the Headphone Jack (G).
CAUTION: Never put on headphones until you have plugged in the headphone plug.
Line Out Operation
To connect to an amplifier or powered speakers:
- Set the PRE-AMP Switch (B) to 'ON' if your amplifier/speakers do not have a phono input, or to 'OUT' if they do.
- Plug one end of an RCA cable (included) into the RCA Line Out socket (A) at the back of the unit. Match the colors if applicable.
- Plug the other end of the cable into the LINE IN socket of your home amplifier or powered speakers.
- Switch on the turntable and the connected amplifier/speakers.
- Adjust the volume on the amplifier/speakers.
USB to PC Recording
To record your vinyl to a computer:
- Download the Audacity software from: http://www.audacityteam.org/download/
- Connect the Turntable and the computer via the provided USB cable.
- Follow the software installation and operation instructions.
Compliance Information and Warnings
Hearing Protection: To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
FCC Compliance (USA)
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 an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT: This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. To maintain compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guidelines, place the product at least 20cm from nearby persons.
ISEDC Compliance (Canada)
This device complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The device complies with RF exposure guidelines; users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, FKA Brands Ltd, declares that this radio equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from www.thehouseofmarley.co.uk/declaration-of-conformity.
Battery Disposal and WEEE Information
Battery Directive: This symbol [battery symbol] indicates that batteries must not be disposed of in the domestic waste as they contain substances which can be damaging to the environment and health. Please dispose of batteries in designated collection points.
WEEE Explanation: This marking [WEEE symbol] indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Trademarks and Specifications
Marley and the Marley logo are registered trademarks of Fifty-Six Hope Road Music Limited. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by The House of Marley is under license.
Operating frequency band: 2402-2480 MHz.
Distributed by: The House of Marley, LLC, 3000 North Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, MI 48390 USA.
Imported into the UK by FKA Brands Ltd, Tonbridge, TN11 0GP, UK.
Imported Into the EU by FKA Brands Ltd, 28 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, IE.
Declaration of Conformity
