Turntable

• 1). Prepare the Crosley CR86 record player for the first use once unpacked. Tighten the suspension screws in the corners of the turntable by turning them clockwise with your fingers. The turntable operates at three speeds, 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm and 78 rpm. Using Crosley's "Stack-O-Matic" technology, you can load up to six records at once.
  
  
• 2). Position the function switch to "Phono" to begin playing your records. Move the tension arm counter-clockwise to position it over the tone arm. Load the records, one at a time, onto the spindle in the center of the turntable. Lift the tension arm and turn it clockwise to position it over the records. The tone arm will automatically pull down into position.
  
  
• 3). Select the size of your records, using the selection switch on the Crosley CR86. The turntable plays 7-,10- and 12-inch records. Select the correct speed for the records you are playing, using the speed switch. Turn the turntable switch to the "On" position. The turntable will begin to turn. Flip up the needle cover on the tone arm to uncover the record needle.
  
  
• 4). Use the "Auto" setting on the turntable switch to begin playing your records automatically. The tone arm will lift and position itself at the beginning of your record. After the record is finished, the tone arm will return to the tone arm rest until the next record drops into position. This process will repeat itself until the last record has been played.
  
  

Compact Disc Player and Radio

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  Despite its vintage look, the Crosley CR86 has a CD player.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Set the "function switch" to "CD" mode and press the "Open/Close" button to insert a CD. This button is on the left hand side of the Crosley CR86, below the volume knob. Press the button again to close drawer. The display shows the number of tracks on the CD.
  
  
• 2). Press the "Play" button to start a CD at track one. Press the "Forward Skip" button to move forward one track or "Backward Skip" to move backward. Press the "Pause" button to stop playback at the current location and press this button again to resume playback.
  
  
• 3). Press the "Program" button to use the "programmed playback feature" on the CD player. This will allow you to program selected tracks for playback. The selected track number is displayed on the display. Press the "Program" button again to set the displayed track. Using the "Forward Skip" or "Backward Skip" buttons, select the additional tracks you would like to play. Press the "Program" button each time you wish to select a track. Press "Play" button to begin playback.
  
  
• 4). Connect the included wire antenna for FM radio reception on the Crosley CR86 radio. Turn the function knob to "Radio" and select the band by pressing the "AM/FM" button. Rotate the tuning knob to the desired station.