How do you play or use record?

To play a record, begin by placing the record on the turntable. Since records come with an A and a B side, make sure you place the record on the correct side, based on the song you want to play. If you are using a vertical record player, make sure the record is locked in place and can not fall off.

1. How do you play a record for the first time?
2. Where do you put a record player?
3. How can I listen to my record without a record player?
4. Can the needle scratch a record?
5. Do you close the dust cover when playing a record?
6. How do you know where to put the needle on a record?
7. How do you figure out where a song starts on vinyl?
8. How do you cue a record?
9. How does a turntable work?

How do you play a record for the first time?

Let The Stylus Make Contact

Next, you'll carefully lower the stylus onto the vinyl. Gently lower the tonearm onto the outer grooves. The needle will engage the grooves with a small clicking sound. After that, the record should start to play.

Where do you put a record player?

Most stereo receivers have the transformer on the left side, so putting the turntable on the right side of the receiver is recommended. We strongly recommend not placing your turntable on top of your receiver - this can cause buzz issues and may also prevent your receiver from getting proper air flow.

How can I listen to my record without a record player?

The RokBlok is a completely different kind of record player. You don't spin a record around a turntable; the record stays stationary and the RokBlok spins around the record. All you have to do is place the record on a flat surface and voila: you instantly have a portable record player.

Can the needle scratch a record?

It does not. The needle, or stylus, is made of hard precious stone, and records are made of plastic. These stones are harder than the plastic, so they can withstand the rigors of an uneven surface.

Do you close the dust cover when playing a record?

When you're playing records, we recommend leaving the dust cover-up. There won't be a significant amount of dust collecting during a listening session so don't worry about that. ... There's really no benefit to leaving the dust cover closed while playing records – it's best to open during listening sessions.

How do you know where to put the needle on a record?

If you are playing a record from the beginning, there is a narrow band around the outside edge of the vinyl record called the lead-in; place the needle here to begin playback. If you look at the record from an angle, you'll see a slightly darker band.

How do you figure out where a song starts on vinyl?

Originally Answered: How do you know where on a vinyl record a certain song/track begins? Most records have groove lines in the vinyl between 1 song ending and a second beginning. This area is usually clearly visible as a block of a slightly different shade, often darker.

How do you cue a record?

To slip cue a record, there has to be a felt mat under the record. The DJ finds the desired start point then leaves the stylus at the start point while holding the side of the record, with the turntable spinning. The DJ can then release the record and the music will start immediately.

How does a turntable work?

At its very base, a turntable does exactly that; it turns. ... Using a direct drive or a belt drive motor, the turntable turns a platter, which holds your record. The tonearm, carrying the headshell and its matched cartridge (either magnetic or ceramic), is what actually makes sound contact with the record.