Elta 2957: 17. 16.

17.  16.

VU METERS

Volume level indicators of the left and right stereo channel.

AUX OUTPUT (AUDIO-OUTPUT)

You can connect an external amplifier or external speakers (4 ohms, not supplied) with a stereo 

audio cable to the AUX OUTPUT jacks (12) at the rear of the device.

Note: The built in speakers of the device will be not muted.

RADIO FM / AM (All controls are at the front of the device)

1.  Set the function selector (3) to the RADIO position.

2.  Set the band selector (4) to FM or AM.

3.  Select your favorite station with the tuning control (7), the frequency will be shown on the 

frequency scale.

4.  Turn VOLUME (6) to adjust the volume.

5.  To turn off the radio press button POWER (1) or switch with the function selector (3) to the 

PHONO position.

Antenna

Uncoil the FM wire antenna (10) at the rear of the unit. For better FM reception move the wire 

antenna.

For better AM reception rotate the whole device, until you find the best reception (built in ferrite 

antenna).

TURNTABLE

Open the cover of the turntable by lifting it with the left and right handholds.

Unlock the tone arm rest locking device and remove the protective cover from the stylus towards the 

front.

Playback of a record

1.  Set the function selector (3) at the front to PHONO.

2.  Place a record centered on the turntable (1). When playing singles (17cm) use the 45-rpm on 

the axis in the middle.

3.  Set the speed selector (6) according to the record to 33, 45 or 78 position.

4.  Lift the tone arm (5) with the cue lever (4).

5.  Place the stylus above the edge of the record or any position above the record you want to play.

6.  Lower the tone arm (5) with the cue lever (4) carefully on the record to start playback.

7.  At the end of the record the turntable stops automatically. Lift the tone arm (5) carefully with the 

cue lever (4) off the record and place it back on the tone arm rest (8).

8.  To interrupt or stop playback before the end of the record, lift the tone arm (5) carefully with the 

cue lever (4) off the record and place it back on the tone arm rest (8).

9.  For some records the turntable stops before the end of the record. In this case set the auto stop 

switch (9) at the rear to OFF to enjoy the full length of the record.

Important Notes

•  Do not stop or rotate the turntable by hand.

•  Do not lift the tone arm manually off a turning record; use instead the cue lever (4).

•  Use the tone arm locking device to avoid damage to pick-up system and stylus.

•  At nonuse fix the stylus guard of the stylus at the pick-up system.

•  To extend the lifespan of pick-up system and stylus, clean records before playback.

•  After a certain period of use the stylus has to be exchanged.

Replace stylus 

1.  Lift the tone arm (5).

2.  Pull the old stylus carefully off while holding the pick-up system with the other hand.

3.  Replace the new stylus and push carefully until it clicks in place (hold on the outside to avoid 

damage).

TECHNICAL DATA

Power supply 

AC 230 V ~ 50 Hz

Frequency range 

FM 

:  87.5 MHz - 108 MHz

AM 

:  525 kHz - 1615 kHz

Antenna 

FM 

:  Wire antenna

AM 

:  Ferrite antenna (built in)

Dimensions 

approx. 355 x 335 x 175 mm (L x B x H)

Weight 

approx. 3.5 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.