audio-technica AT-LP120XUSB User Manual

AT-LP120XUSB

User Manual

Direct-Drive Turntable

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product.

Before using the product, read through this user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly. Please keep this manual for future reference.

This product can be used only in the countries where the product is sold. Make sure that the operating voltage and the plug of AC adapter of the product are correct for the country you live in.

Package contents

Make sure that you have all the included items listed below before using this product.

If some items are missing or damaged, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.

• Turntable body

• Dust cover

• Felt mat

• Platter

• Counterweight

• Headshell (AT-HS6) with VM stereo

cartridge (AT-VM95E)

• 45 RPM adapter

• Stylus target light

• Dust cover hinges

• AC adapter (approx. 1.3 m (4.3'))

• Quick start guide

• Caution guide

• USB cable (1.9 m (6.2'))

• RCA audio cable (approx. 1.4 m (4.6'))

After purchase, we suggest that you save all packaging materials for possible future storage, moving, or shipping.

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Safety precautions		Safety precautions

Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product.

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.

•This apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the AC adapter at any time.

•In case of emergency, disconnect the AC adapter quickly.

•Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this apparatus.

•To prevent fire, do not place any naked flame sources (such as lighted candles) on this apparatus.

•Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

•Install this apparatus only in the place where ventilation is good.

•The rating label is put on the bottom of this apparatus.

For customers in the USA

FCC Notice

Warning:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution:

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

––Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

––Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

––Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

––Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in Canada

IC statement:

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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 protector to protect the stylus when the product is not in use.

•Do not touch the stylus of the cartridge with your finger.

•Do not allow the cartridge's stylus to bump against the platter or the edge of the record.

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Part names and functions

Top view diagram

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145-RPM adapter (shown in receptacle)

Adapts 7" records with large center holes to fixed center spindle.

2Strobe dots (on platter edge)

Operate in conjunction with stroboscopic light located under the power dial to provide visual indication of accurate platter speeds.

3Spindle

4Platter

Cast aluminum platter mounts directly to center spindle/motor shaft.

5Felt mat

6Power dial

Controls power to the unit.

7START/STOP button

Engages and disengages the motor/platter.

8Platter speed buttons

Select 33 or 45 RPM platter speed. 78 RPM is selected by pressing both the 33 and 45 buttons simultaneously; both buttons should be illuminated.

9Removable stylus target light

Provides illumination directed at the stylus position for easier cueing in low light. Easily plugs into jack on top of turntable deck.

10Quartz button

Turns the pitch function on and off. When the quartz is activated the platter will hold the RPMs at 0% pitch, regardless of the pitch slider position and tempo range control settings.

11Pitch selection indicator

Shows red for standard or locked RPM setting.

12Pitch adjust slide control

Use in conjunction with pitch button to vary the platter’s rotational speed. In the center detent position quartz lock is active.

13Tempo range button

Select 8 or 16% tempo range.

14Tonearm

For details, refer to “Tonearm” on p. 5.

15Headshell receptacle

Storage receptacle for extra headshell (not included).

16Dust cover hinge holders

Attachment points for dust cover hinges.

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Part names and functions

Front and rear view diagram

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1Dust cover

2Feet

Adjust the level of the product.

3Pre-amplifier selector switch

If using an amplifier with a PHONO input jack, set this switch to the PHONO position. If connecting to the AUX jack of an amplifier, set this switch to the LINE position.

4Stereo output terminals

Connect the RCA audio cable. Connect it to either the amplifier's PHONO input jack or its line input jack. The red terminal is the right channel and the white terminal is the left channel.

5Ground (earth) terminal

Connect the amplifier's ground (earth) terminal to this terminal using the RCA audio cable's ground line.

6USB output

Use this output to connect your turntable to the USB input of your computer.

7Power input jack

Connect the AC adapter.

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Part names and functions

Tonearm

1Counterweight

Balances the tonearm and adjusts to provide the proper tracking force.

2Tracking force gauge ring

Use to adjust the tracking force.

3Tonearm lift

Moves the tonearm vertically to and from the face of the record.

4Tonearm rest with clamp

Use the clamp to secure the tonearm so that it does not move.

5Anti-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.

6Tonearm lift control lever

Operates the tonearm lift.

7Locking ring

Rotate the ring to the left (counterclockwise) to secure the headshell. To remove the headshell, rotate the ring to the right.

8Headshell

The cartridge (AT-VM95E) is attached to the headshell (AT-HS6).

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