Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB - Manual (Page 2)

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Direct-Drive Professional USB and Analog Turntable System
Introduction
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. In the box, you’ll find everything you need to transfer
your classic LP collection to digital files: Audio-Technica’s AT-LP120-
USB stereo turntable, complete with USB output that allows direct
connection to your computer; Audacity recording software for MAC
or PC; an integral dual-magnet Audio-Technica phono cartridge; a USB
cable and adapter cables. The turntable also offers a built-in switchable
phono/line preamp that allows connection to a stereo system equipped
with either a phono or line-level input.
The AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional USB and Analog Turntable
System features the following:
• USB output—no special drivers required for direct connection to
your computer
• Direct drive high-torque motor
• Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• Selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier
• S-shaped tone arm assembly with:
•
Adjustable counterweight
•
Anti-skate adjustment
•
Tone arm height adjustment and lock
•
Tone arm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever
•
Tone arm rest with locking mechanism
• Selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock
• Selectable +/–10% or +/– 20% pitch adjustment ranges
• Stroboscopic platter speed indicator
• Forward and reverse play
• Cast aluminum record platter with slip mat
• Start/stop button
• Pop-up stylus target light
• 45-RPM adapter with storage receptacle
• Receptacle for extra headshell
• Adjustable feet for leveling
• Removable hinged dust cover
To assure maximum satisfaction from this product, please read the
information and follow the instructions presented in this manual. Please
keep the manual in an accessible location for future reference. We
suggest that you save all the packaging materials for possible future
storage, moving, or shipping.
Caution: To avoid stylus damage, make certain the included stylus
guard is in place whenever the turntable is being installed, moved,
or cleaned.
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. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
15. Where a mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
16. Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.
17. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on apparatus.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not
be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug
with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades
can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying this appliance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN