AT-LP3 User Manual Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable & / Manuel de l’utilisateur Tourne-disque à entraînement par courroie entièrement automatique ' 3 Manual de usuario Tocadiscos de transmisión por correa totalmente automático & 4 Manual do Usuário Toca-discos acionado por correia totalmente automático 1 5 IMPORTANT: Turntable belt needs to be attached or turntable will not operate. See page 6 for instructions.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product. Read through this user manual before using the product to ensure its correct use. Also, keep this manual, along with the warranty, for future reference. This product is only for use in the following countries. Make sure that the operating voltage of the product is correct for the country you live in. Country list: USA, Canada Package contents Make sure that you have all the included items listed below before using this product.
Safety precautions Important information Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution: Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. To avoid electric shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not expose this apparatus to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not subject this apparatus to strong impact.
Notes on use Turntable body • • Do not set and use the product in locations that are considerably hot or humid, dirty, or subject to extreme vibrations. The product should be positioned on a flat, level surface. Cartridge Attach the provided protector to the cartridge when the product is not in use. Do not touch the stylus of the cartridge with your finger. • Do not allow the stylus to bump against the platter, rubber mat, or edge of the record.
Part names and functions Overall diagram 5 5 1 & / 2 3 4 6 7 11 8 9 10 15 12 13 14 1 45 RPM adapter (shown in receptacle) Select the platter speed (33-1/3 or 45 RPM). 2 Platter 3 Rubber mat 4 Spindle 5 Dust cover hinge holders Attachment points for dust cover hinges. 6 Tonearm part For details, refer to “Tonearm” on p. 5. 7 Size selector Switch between 12" and 7", according to the size of the record. 8 Platter speed button Select the platter speed (33-1/3 or 45 RPM).
Part names and functions Tonearm 1 Counterweight Balances the tonearm and adjusts to provide the proper tracking force. 2 Tracking force gauge ring Use to adjust the tracking force. 1 2 3 Tonearm lift Moves the tonearm vertically to and from the face of the record. 5 4 Tonearm rest 5 Anti-skate control dial While the record is playing, a force acts on the stylus tip to pull it inward. This force can be counteracted by setting the same values for anti-skate and the tracking force.
Preparation for use 3. Remove the red ribbon from the belt. Installing the turntable Mount the product on a level surface. To avoid the effects of vibrations and acoustic pressure, do not mount the product next to such items as speakers. • The product may pick up radio static if placed next to a radio. Therefore, try to keep the product away from radios. • If the product is near equipment (cell phone, etc.) that emits strong radio waves, noise may occur. • • & / 4. Set the rubber mat on the platter.
Preparation for use Assembling the tonearm Tonearm balance and tracking force 1. Insert the headshell into the locking ring. • Hold the right and left edges of the headshell so that you do not damage the stylus or cut the cartridge’s wires. Locking ring In order for the cartridge to pick up sound correctly from the record’s grooves, the tonearm’s balance and tracking force must be adjusted to fit the specifications of the cartridge.
Preparation for use Setting tracking force Installing/removing the dust cover 1. While supporting the counterweight so that it does not move, turn the tracking force gauge ring so that its “0” position lines up with the centerline on the back of the tonearm (the tracking force is not adjusted simply by turning the tracking force gauge ring). When attaching the dust cover, insert the hinges of the dust cover into the two dust cover hinge holders on the back of the body.
Preparation for use Connecting the device Align the settings for the pre-amplifier selector switch and connect the RCA audio cable to an input jack that is compatible with the connectable equipment you are using (amplifier, receiver, active speakers, sound card, etc.). • The RCA audio cable's red jack is for the right (R) channel, and the white jack is for the left (L) channel. With PHONO*1 Without PHONO Connectable equipment (Amplifier, etc.
Playing a record Before playing a record Manual operation 1. Remove the cartridge’s protector. Lower the volume of the amplifier, speakers, etc. sufficiently. • Pull the protector straight forward to remove it. • Applying a downward force may cause the stylus to come off the body. Only low volume is output if the stylus has come off, or is about to come off, so refer to “Replacing the stylus” on p. 11 to reattach the stylus correctly. 1.
Playing a record Replacing the stylus Stopping the record Once the record has been played until the end, the tonearm automatically returns to the tonearm rest. To manually stop the record, do the following. 1. Lower the volume of the amplifier, speakers, etc. sufficiently. 2. Press the STOP button. • Once the record stops playing, the tonearm automatically returns to the tonearm rest.
Replacing a cartridge Replacing the belt Refer to the user manual for the cartridge that you will be using if you are replacing the cartridge (AT91R) included with this product with another, commercially sold cartridge. After you replace the old cartridge with a new one, you must readjust the overhang and the tonearm’s balance and tracking force. 1. Release the headshell from the tonearm. • The belt is a consumable part. Replace the belt if the speed of playback slows down or irregular rotation occurs.
Replacing the belt Adjusting the overhang 6. Using your hands, rotate the platter ten times. The position of the cartridge must be accurately determined (adjusting the overhang) when mounting a cartridge or headshell other than the one provided. • Raise the tonearm lift control lever to lift the tonearm. Slowly rotate the turntable ten times by hand in the direction of the arrow. 1. Mount the cartridge so it is parallel to the headshell.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The platter does not spin. • Is the power cable plug connected to the outlet? Connect the power cable plug to the outlet. Has the belt slipped from the platter? Correctly place the belt on the platter. • Is the belt placed on the motor pulley? Check that the belt is placed on the motor pulley (brass-colored) correctly. • Has the belt been damaged? Replace it with a new belt. • Are the function settings and input for connected equipment (amplifier, etc.
Specifications Turntable specifications General specifications Type 2-Speed, fully automatic operation Power supply requirements 120 V / 60 Hz Motor DC motor Power consumption 2W Drive method Belt drive Dimensions Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM 435 mm (17.13")×353 mm (13.90")× 128 mm (5.04") (W×D×H) Turntable platter Die-cast aluminium Weight 5.4 kg (11.91 lbs) Wow and flutter < 0.
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