Place the turntable on a stable surface
Connect the turntable to power
Connect the turntable to speakers or an amplifier if needed
Remove the dust cover
Clean the vinyl record if it is dirty
Hold the record by the edges and center hole
Place the record on the platter
Select the correct playback speed
Lift the tonearm
Move the tonearm over the record
Lower the stylus onto the record
Let the record play
Adjust the volume as needed
Lift the tonearm when playback ends
Remove the record by holding the edges
Return the tonearm to its rest
Store the record in its sleeve after use