Audio-Technica AT-PL50 - Manual (Page 4)

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Operation
Automatic Operation
1.
Remove the stylus guard from the stylus assembly
(Fig. 3).
2. Put a record on the turntable. If needed, use the
45 rpm adapter (Fig. 4).
3. Select the size of record: 12" or 7" (Fig. 5).
4. Select the speed: 33 1 /
3
rpm or 45 rpm (Fig. 6).
5. Start: Gently push the START button (Fig. 7a). The
turntable will start and the tone arm automatically will
move to the lead-in groove. When the record has fin-
ished playing, the tone arm automatically will return to
the tone arm rest and the turntable will shut off.
6. Stop: To stop playing the record before it reaches the
end, press the STOP button (Fig. 7b). The tone arm will
lift and return to the tone arm rest, and the turntable
will shut off.
7. Pause: To pause the record before it has completed
playing, press the tone arm Lift button (Fig. 7c). Press
the Lift button again to continue playing the record.
Connecting to Stereo System
1.
Connect the red RCA-type pin-plug to the right channel
input and the white RCA-type pin-plug to the left
channel input of the amplifier. Fig. 1, page 3.)
2. With the tone arm still fastened to the tone arm rest,
slowly turn the turntable platter clockwise ten times,
to make certain the automatic mechanism is fully
cycled.
3. Remove the vinyl tie that holds the tone arm on its
rest.
4. Connect the power cord plug to an AC outlet.
Connecting to Computers or Audio Devices with 3.5 mm
Input
The AT-PL50 connects without adapters to devices equipped
with RCA connectors. For maximum flexibility, we have
included two adapter cables to fit other popular audio inputs.
The first of these adapter cables–dual RCA to stereo 3.5 mm
mini-plug (male)–is designed to fit most popular computer*
audio inputs. It may also be used to connect the turntable's
RCA output to other equipment, including:
• a stereo/boombox* equipped with a 3.5 mm mini input
• powered speakers* equipped with a 3.5 mm mini input
• a mixer* or PA system* equipped with a 3.5 mm mini jack
The second included adapter cable–dual RCA to stereo 3.5 mm
mini-plug (female)–permits connection of the turntable output to
amplified speakers* or similar devices. The 3.5 mm stereo mini-
jack on the cable adapter accepts stereo mini-plugs.
On both cables, the “tip” carries the signal for the left channel,
the “ring” carries the right signal, and the “sleeve” is
ground/common.
To use either adapter cable, connect the turntable's red and
white RCA-type plugs to the cable adapter's RCA-type jacks.
* When using either cable adapter, always set the AT-PL50
turntable’s Pre-amp Selector Switch to the “ON” position.
(Switch is located under the AT-PL50 turntable platter.)
NOTE: If connection is desired to a mono amplifier/speaker,
make certain to use a stereo-to-mono adapter, available from
your dealer or an electronic parts store. Inserting a mono plug in
the stereo jack will disable one of the stereo channels. Other
adapter cable configurations will be available from dealers and
parts stores for connecting to devices needing different
terminations.
Figure 3
Stylus assembly
Stylus (“Needle”)
Stylus guard
Figure 4 45 rpm adapter