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Stanton ST.150 M2 or STR8.150 M2 Professional Turntable Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide covers the Stanton ST.150 M2 or STR8.150 M2 professional turntables, including safety information, connections, tone arm and cartridge settings, and part names and functions. It also lists included accessories and describes controls such as platter speed, pitch, brake, and strobe.
The guide states regional AC power ratings, a 16 W power consumption, an adjustable brake time, platter speeds of 33, 45, and 78 rpm, and pitch ranges of +/-8%, +/-25%, and +/-50%. It also notes that the STR8.150 M2 does not need anti-skate and describes cartridge alignment and tone arm height adjustments.
Stanton ST.150 M2 or STR8.150 M2 specifications
| Power consumption | 16 W |
|---|---|
| AC input (Japan) | 100 V, 50/60 Hz |
| AC input (Taiwan) | 110 V, 60 Hz |
| AC input (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) | 120 V, 60 Hz |
| AC input (United Arab Emirates, Chile, Argentina) | 220 V, 50 Hz |
| AC input (Philippines) | 220 V, 60 Hz |
| AC input (Australia, U.K.) | 240 V, 50 Hz |
| AC input (Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Israel) | 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Brake time | approx. 0.2-9 sec |
| Platter speed | 33, 45, 78 rpm |
| Pitch range | +/-8%, +/-25%, +/-50% |
Source: Stanton ST.150 M2 or STR8.150 M2 Professional Turntable Quick Start Guide
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How do I connect the turntable to a mixer or powered speakers?
Connect the RCA cable to the PHONO input of your mixer or receiver, or set the phono/line switch to line when plugging directly into powered speakers or monitors.
From: Stanton ST.150 M2 or STR8.150 M2 Professional Turntable Quick Start Guide
How do I start the platter in reverse?
Double-tap START/STOP to engage reverse; to start in reverse, push and hold START/STOP to arm it, then press START/STOP.
From: Stanton ST.150 M2 or STR8.150 M2 Professional Turntable Quick Start Guide
How do I start the platter in reverse?
Push and hold START/STOP to arm, then hit START/STOP to start in reverse.
From: Stanton ST.150 M2 or STR8.150 M2 Professional Turntable Quick Start Guide
Does the STR8.150 M2 need anti-skate?
No anti-skate control is needed for the STR8.150 M2.
From: Stanton ST.150 M2 or STR8.150 M2 Professional Turntable Quick Start Guide