- 1). Place a spacer over the center of the turntable if you are playing a single--i.e., records which include a low number of songs (1 to 4). These records are called 45s. The spacer is a 2- to 3-mm-thick circular piece of plastic which fits over the spindle (the small vertical rod in the center of the turntable) and raises the inner part of the 45 record off the turntable.
- 2). Place your vinyl record on the turntable, with the side you wish to listen to facing upwards.
- 3). Turn your turntable and receiver on, ensuring the receiver's "Selector" button (if it has one) is set to "Phono."
- 4). Select your vinyl record's revolution speed. Larger records like EPs and albums play using a speed of 33 1/3rpm whereas smaller records like singles play using a speed of 45rpm. If your turntable has a built-in pitch controller, this step is not required.
- 5). Place the turntable's tonearm so it is hovering over the edge of the record.
- 6). Press down the power button if your turntable doesn't begin to spin automatically. This will start your turntable spinning.
- 7). Lower the tonearm and place the needle in a groove imprinted in to the record's edge. It is recommended to place the needle in a groove which is in the darker section of the record's edge as the groove is at its widest here. The record should begin to play after a short delay.
Playing Vinyl Records With a Needle
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