AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional USB and Analog Turntable System Installation and Operation Pages 2-10 AT-LP120-USB Système de tourne-disque USB professionnel à entraînement direct Installation et utilisation Pages 11-20 AT-LP120-USB Sistema tocadiscos USB profesional con accionamiento directo Instalación y funcionamiento Páginas 21-30 @audio-technica®
Direct-Drive Professional USB and Analog Turntable System Safety instructions Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Thank you for purchasing the AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional USB and Analog Turntable System. Audio-Technica brings its legendary quality and audio fidelity to the digital realm with this LP-to-digital recording system.
English Main Features Figure 1 Ut------+-~~:\----- :i: C - ' @audio-technica AJ.U'UO-U$11 Direct Dri,o-fumtoblo 1. Power Dial Controls power to the unit. 2. Start/Stop Button Engages and disengages the motor/platter. 3. Platter Speed Buttons Select 33 or 45 RPM platter speed. (Note: 78 RPM is selected by pressing the 33 and 45 buttons simultaneously.) 4. PLATTER Cast aluminum platter mounts directly to center spindle/motor shaft. 5.
Tone Arm Assembly Diagram Figure 2 18. HEADSHELL Standard, interchangeable stereo cartridge headshell. 19. HEADSHELL LOCKING RING Rotate counter-clockwise (to the left) to draw the inserted headshell firmly into its seated, locked position. Rotate the ring a full turn to the right to permit removal of the headshell. 20. TONE ARM S-shaped tone arm geometry reduces tracking error. 21.
English Initial Setup Unpacking Carefully unpack the turntable and verify that the following parts are included and intact: • Slip mat (above the dust cover) • Dust cover (above the turntable) • Platter (under the turntable) • Dust cover hinges (accessory section of the foam packaging) • 45 RPM adapter (accessory section) • Counterweight (accessory section) • Headshell with pre-mounted cartridge (accessory section) • Power cord (accessory section) • USB cable • Dual RCA (female) to 3.
Initial Setup (continued) Assembling the Dust Cover 1. Insert the T-shaped ends of the dust cover hinges into the two hinge receptacles located at the back of the turntable housing. When properly installed, the flat part of the cover hinges should be facing away from the turntable housing at about a 45° angle. 2. 3. Holding the dust cover over the turntable, carefully guide the cover hinges into the two slots molded into the rear of the dust cover.
English Operation For best results, do not install or operate this unit near conditions of heat, moisture, dust, or heavy vibrations. (Note: Bright fluorescent lights may affect the visibility of the speed-indicating strobe dots. If this is a problem, simply cover the area with your hand, an album cover, etc.) Preparing to Play 1. Remove the stylus guard from the stylus assembly and unlock the tone arm rest if it is locked. 2. Turn the power dial to the ON position.
Replacing the Stylus Replacing the Stylus The AT-LP120-USB comes supplied with a high-quality Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge. The stylus should be replaced with a genuine Audio-Technica ATN95E stylus. 1. Release the headshell assembly from the tone arm by turning the locking ring clockwise. 2. Carefully remove the headshell assembly and turn it over so the stylus is visible. 3. Remove the stylus assembly by pulling it away from the cartridge body at a slight angle. [See Figure 7.] 4.
English Troubleshooting Turntable operates but emits no sound or not enough sound. 1. The stylus guard is still in place. Remove the stylus guard. 2. The tone arm is in the lift position. Lower the tone arm. 3. Mixer/amplifier (system) controls are set incorrectly: wrong input selected, tape monitor on, speakers switched off, etc. Verify proper control settings. 4. Stylus is broken or missing. Check the stylus assembly and replace if necessary. 5.
Specifications† Turntable Specifications Type 3-Speed, fully manual operation Motor DC motor Drive method Direct drive Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM Pitch variation +/- 10% or +/- 20% Turntable platter Die-cast aluminum Starting torque >1.6 kgf.cm Braking system Electronic brake Wow and flutter < 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) Signal-to-noise ratio > 50 dB Output level Pre-amp “PHONO” 2.
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