STIR IT UP WIRELESS FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main parts of the turntable?

    • Tonearm
      • This holds the cartridge and allows the stylus/needle to ride in the grooves of the record.
    • Stylus/Needle
      • The stylus/needle picks up vibrations along the groove of the vinyl record. These same vibrations travel to the cartridge at the tonearm’s end.
    • Platter
      • The spinning part of the turntable where the record sits.
    • Cartridge
      • This holds the stylus/needle. The cartridge will convert the movement of the stylus into an electrical signal that produces audio.
    • Cue Lever
      • The cue lever is designed to keep your vinyl and stylus in good condition as it allows you to carefully ease the stylus on and off the record.

What are the other parts of the turntable?

 

    • Anti-Skate Dial
      • This helps reduce wear and tear on the needle and prevents playback issues such as skipping or pops in audio during playback.
        • The dial should be set at 2.5 on the Marley turntables.
    • Balance Weight
      • This knob allows you to keep your record collection in good condition, and prevents issues with sound quality, by keeping the stylus balanced when in use.
      • The knob on the Stir It Up and Stir It Up Wireless should be set to 2.5.
    • Belt
      • A turntable belt rotates the platter of a record player's turntable.
      • If the belt is fitted correctly, there should be some resistance when you rotate the platter.
    • Drive Motor
      • The motor sits off to the side of the platter and the belt loops around the motor and platter.
    • 3.5mm Headphone Jack
      • This can be used to connect headphones or speakers to the turntable for playing audio

How do I setup my Stir It Up Wireless Turntable with a Bluetooth speaker?

      1. Unclip the tonearm and remove the protective foam block from underneath it.
      2. Carefully remove the protective cover from the stylus
      3. Look at the belt underneath the metal platter, the belt is already fitted to the platter so make sure it is not twisted.
        • If it is, the belt must be removed and refitted, or adjusted so that it is flat
        • If you don’t see the turntable belt wrapped around the platter, check to make sure it did not come loose in the packaging
      4. With the belt around your finger, place the platter on the base of the turntable and line up the large hole with the spindle. Then gently loop the belt around it.
        • If the belt is fitted correctly, there should be some resistance when you rotate the platter
      5. Place the turntable mat on the platter
      6. Place the balance weight on the end of the tonearm by turning and pushing gently
      7. Adjust the balance weight until he arm floats parallel with the turntable
      8. Rotate the balance weight one full turn. This will make the tone arm balanced.
      9. Adjust the tracking weight on the balance to 2.5 (this is the correct weight for the fitted stylus)
      10. Adjust the anti-skate dial to 2.5
      11. Plug the power cord into the socket on the back of the turntable
      12. Switch the knob on the back of the turntable to “On”
      13. Switch on your Bluetooth speaker
        1. Make sure that the speaker is in pairing mode and that it is not actively paired with another device
      14. Press the Bluetooth button on your turntable once to turn it on
      15. Press the Bluetooth button again to activate pairing mode
        1. When the pairing light is solid, the turntable will be paired
      16. Place a record on the turntable
      17. Shift the RPM knob on the turntable to 33 or 45 (depending on the record you’re playing)
      18. Shift the cue lever towards you to start the record
      19. Place the stylus above the record and shift the cue lever away from you to lower the stylus
      20. Enjoy the music!

Why is the turntable not pairing with my Bluetooth device?

    • Make sure the turntable is in pairing mode
      • You can activate pairing mode by double clicking the Bluetooth button
      • You’ll know that the turntable is in pairing mode if the Bluetooth button shows a flashing blue LED
    • Make sure your Bluetooth device is in pairing mode
      • Refer to your device’s instruction manual for information on how to do this
    • Place the Bluetooth device you’re trying to pair in front of the turntable about 3-12 inches away from the Bluetooth button
    • If you’re still having trouble with pairing after following the steps above, please contact our support team: https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/customer-support/contact-us/

How do I set up my Stir It Up Wireless Turntable with a speaker using a wired connection?

      1. Unclip the tonearm and remove the protective foam block from underneath it.
      2. Carefully remove the protective cover from the stylus
      3. Look at the belt underneath the metal platter, the belt is already fitted to the platter so make sure it is not twisted.
      4. If it is, the belt must be removed and refitted, or adjusted so that it is flat
      5. With the belt around your finger, place the platter on the base of the turntable and line up the large hole with the spindle. Then gently loop the belt around it.
      6. If the belt is fitted correctly, there should be some resistance when you rotate the platter
      7. Place the turntable mat on the platter
      8. Place the balance weight on the end of the tonearm by turning and pushing gently
      9. Adjust the balance weight until he arms floats parallel with the turntable
      10. Rotate the balance weight one full turn. This will make the tone arm balanced.
      11. Adjust the tracking weight on the balance to 2.5 (this is the correct weight for the fitted stylus)
      12. Adjust the anti-skate dial to 2.5
      13. Plug the power cord into the socket on the back of the turntable
      14. Plug an RCA cable into the back of the turntable and connect it to your desired playback device
        • Alternatively, you can connect a 3.5mm (aux) cord into the “headphone” port on the front of the turntable and connect that to your desired playback device
          • Note: you cannot use both the RCA and 3.5mm (aux) port for playback simultaneously
      15. Place a record on the turntable
      16. Shift the dial below the anti-skate dial towards you and place the stylus above the record to start the record
      17. Shift the dial away from you to lower the stylus
      18. Enjoy the music!

How do I connect the Get Together Duo to the Stir It Up Wireless Turntable?

    1. Ensure the speakers are plugged in and the right speaker is fully charged. The right speaker will be labeled with an “R”, and it is a battery powered speaker.
      • The red LED will be on while charging and will go off when fully charged
      • If the right speaker is not charged, plug in the USB-C cable, and connect the speaker to a power source.
    2. To pair your speakers with the turntable follow the steps below:
      1. Plug the power adaptor into the left (mains-powered) speaker and switch it on by pressing and holding the power button for 2 seconds
      2. Switch on the right (battery-powered) speaker
      3. In a few seconds, the two speakers should pair together automatically
      4. When paired, the speakers will announce “left channel” and “right channel”
      5. If the speakers don’t pair in 10 seconds, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the left (mains-powered) speaker for 5 seconds until you hear a beep
      6. The second LED light will flash red and blue while the speakers pair together
      7. The speakers will then announce, “left channel” and “right channel”
        • They are now ready to pair with your Stir It Up Wireless turntable
      8. Plug the power cord into the socket on the back of the turntable
      9. Switch the knob on the back of the turntable to “On”
      10. Double click the Bluetooth button on the turntable to activate pairing mode
        • The LED will begin flashing blue to indicate it is in pairing mode
      11. Press the Bluetooth button on the Get Together Duo to activate pairing mode
        • The LED will begin flashing blue to indicate it is in pairing mode
      12. When paired, the blue LED on each device will stop flashing and the Get Together Duo will announce “Paired”
      13. If the speakers do not pair within 5 seconds, repeat the last two steps again with the Get Together Duo placed in front of the turntable about 3-12 inches away from the Bluetooth button
    3. Place a record on the turntable
    4. Shift the RPM knob on the turntable to 33 or 45 (depending on the record you’re playing)
    5. Shift the dial below the anti-skate dial towards you to start the record
    6. Place the stylus above the record and shift the dial away from you to lower the stylus
    7. Enjoy the music!

What is the correct tracking weight setting for the stylus?

    • The tracking weight should be set to 2.5

What is the correct setting for the anti-skate dial?

    • The anti-skate dial should be set to 2.5

How do I activate Bluetooth pairing mode?

    1. Press the Bluetooth button once to turn it on
    2. Press the Bluetooth button again to activate pairing mode

How do I know if the turntable is paired with a Bluetooth device?

    • When the pairing light goes solid, the turntable is paired with a Bluetooth device

How do I start a record?

    • Shift the dial below the “anti-skate” dial towards you

How do I stop a record?

    • Shift the dial below the “anti-skate” dial away from you

What is the model name of the Stir It Up Wireless turntable?

    • EM-JT002

What is the size of the Stir It Up Wireless turntable?

    • 14.72”x14.57"x1.97" (450 x 370 x 50mm)

What is the weight of the Stir It Up Wireless turntable?

    • 7.76lbs (3.52kgs)

How do I recycle my product?

    • House of Marley believes in respect for the earth, which is why we develop products with upcycled materials. Please contact your local e-waste recycling center for drop-off instructions. Unfortunately, due to the complex assembly of the turntable, they cannot be placed in a standard recycle receptacle

Does the turntable come with a cover?

    • The turntable does not come with a cover that will go over the device.

How can I replace the stylus on my turntable?

    • Check to see if you have the “SB” or SBX” version of the turntable. You can verify which version you have by looking underneath the turntable for the SKU. The SKU will either say EM-JT002-SB or EM-JT002-SBX
    • If you have the SBX version of the turntable, please contact our support team for help at https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/customer-support/contact-us/
    • If you have the SB version of the turntable, you can replace it with an Audio-Technica AT3600L stylus (these can be purchased from any retailer) or contact our support team for help at https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/customer-support/contact-us/  

Why didn’t my turntable come with a belt?

    • The turntable belt will be wrapped around the platter when packaged.  
    • If you don’t see the turntable belt wrapped around the platter, check to make sure it did not come loose in the packaging.
    • If you still cannot find the turntable belt, please contact our support team for help at https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/customer-support/contact-us/  

What is included with the Stir It Up Wireless turntable?

    • The box includes a REWIND® fabric dust cover, turntable belt, aluminum platter, counterweight, 45 RPM adapter, universal AC adapter with international plugs, USB cable, 3.5mm (Aux) stereo mini-plug to dual RCA output cable, REGRIND® slip mat, instruction booklet and warranty guide.

What is the Bluetooth version of the Stir It Up Wireless turntable?

    • Bluetooth version 5.1
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