Direct Drive Professional Stereo Turntable AT-PL120 Installation and Operation
Direct Drive Professional Stereo Turntable Installation and Operation Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Attention: Pour prévenir feu ou choc électrique, ne pas exposé l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Cuidado: Para evitar descargas eléctricas o el peligro de incendio, no exponga este aparato a la lluvia o humedad. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AT-PL120.
Main Features Figure 1 Main Features 8 8 18 9 7 PHONO OUT LINE OUT 10 11 17 115 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 Tone Arm Assembly 29 19. HEADSHELL Standard, interchangeable stereo cartridge headshell. 28 27 20. 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. 26 25 21. TONE ARM S-shaped tone arm geometry reduces tracking error. 24 22.
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) WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SAVE ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS FOR POSSIBLE FUTU
Initial Setup (continued) Assembling the Turntable Platter and Slip Mat 1. Carefully place the turntable platter on the center spindle, making certain the platter is fully seated on the spindle. [See Figure 6.] 2. Lock the tone arm back into the tone arm rest. 6.
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-PL120 comes supplied with a high-quality Audio-Technica ATP-2 cartridge. The stylus should be replaced with a genuine Audio-Technica ATP-N2 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.
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 Motor Drive Method Speeds Pitch Variation Turntable Platter Starting Torque Braking System Wow and Flutter Signal-to-Noise Ratio Output Level Pre-amp “Off” Pre-amp “On” Phono Pre-amp Gain Pitch Output Remote Start/Stop Power Supply Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Accessories Included 10 3-Speed, fully manual operation DC motor Direct drive 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM +/- 10% or +/- 20% Die-cast aluminum >1.6 kgm-cm Electronic brake < 0.
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