AT-LP240-USB Direct-Drive Turntable (USB and Analog) Installation and Operation
Direct-Drive Professional USB and Analog Turntable System Safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Main Features Figure 1 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 3 4 5 6 1. Power Dial Controls power to the unit. 2. Start/Stop Button Engages and disengages the motor/platter. 3. SPEED ACCURACY LEGEND Points out the largest strobe dot; the largest strobe dots on platter edge (5) should appear to be stationary if your turntable platter is rotating at the precise selected speed (33, 45 or 78 RPM). 4. Platter Speed Buttons Select 33 or 45 RPM platter speed.
Rear View Diagram Figure 2 20. PHONO/LINE OUTPUT RCA JACKS Allows connection to a stereo system equipped with either a phono- or line-level input 21. GROUND LUG (threaded thumb screw) For connection to a pre-amp. 22. PRE-AMP SELECTOR SWITCH Allows the internal stereo phono pre-amp to be bypassed when the turntable is used with equipment having magnetic phono inputs. 23. USB OUTPUT Use this output to connect your turntable to the USB input of your computer.
Initial Setup (continued) Setting Tone Arm Balance and Tracking Force To allow the cartridge to properly track in a record, the tone arm balance and tracking force must be carefully set to the cartridge manufacturer’s specifications. Failure to properly set up the tone arm assembly can cause damage to the cartridge stylus and/or records.
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. If there is a stylus guard on your stylus assembly, remove it; unlock the tone arm rest if it is locked. 2. Turn the power dial to the ON position.
Troubleshooting (continued) • When lifting or replacing the turntable cover, handle it gently. • Do not touch the stylus tip with your fingers; avoid bumping the stylus on the turntable mat or a record’s edge. • Clean the stylus tip frequently, following the stylus manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. • If you use a stylus cleaning fluid, use it sparingly, while referring to the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. • Wipe the dust cover and turntable housing gently with a soft cloth.
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