Audio-Technica AT-LP240 User Manual

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. 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.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AT-LP240-USB Direct-Drive Turntable (USB and Analog). This extremely accurate high-quality turntable is designed primarily for music lovers to play records with their audio systems. As an added benefit, the turntable offers a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer for easy LP-to-digital conversion. The turntable also features a built-in switchable phono/line pre-amp that allows connection to a stereo system equipped with either a phono or line-level input.

The AT-LP240-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 16-pole motor

• Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds

• Selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier

• S-shaped tone arm assembly with:

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Adjustable counterweight

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Anti-skate adjustment

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Tone arm height adjustment and lock

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Tone arm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever

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Tone arm rest with locking mechanism

• Dedicated ground lug for tone arm grounding

• Stroboscopic platter and speed accuracy indicator

• Damped cast aluminum record platter with slip mat

• Start/stop button

• Removable stylus target light

• 45-RPM adapter

• Adjustable feet for leveling

• Removable dust cover

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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.

Unpacking

Carefully unpack the turntable and verify that the following parts are included and intact:

• Slip mat (above the dust cover)

• Dust cover (above the turntable)

• Platter (under the turntable)

• 45 RPM adapter (accessory section)

• Counterweight (accessory section)

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.

• Headshell (accessory section)

• Power cord (accessory section)

• USB cable

• Dual RCA (female) to

/8" (3.5 mm) mini-plug (male) stereo

adapter cable

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.

• Dual RCA (female) to adapter cable

• Dual RCA (male) cable with integrated ground wire

/8" (3.5 mm) mini-plug (female) stereo

• Stylus target light

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.

• Audacity software (CD)

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS BE SAVED FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE STORAGE, MOVING OR SHIPPING.

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Main Features

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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. (Note: 78 RPM is selected by

pressing the 33 and 45 buttons simultaneously.)

5. PLATTER Cast aluminum platter mounts directly to center

spindle/motor shaft.

6. STROBE DOTS (on platter edge) Operate in conjunction with stroboscopic light located under the

power dial (1) to provide visual indication of accurate platter speeds.

7. CENTER SPINDLE Precision-machined platter mount on motor shaft.

8. REMOVABLE 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.

9. ADJUSTABLE FEET Adjustable feet are provided to keep the platter level.

10. HEADSHELL Standard, interchangeable stereo cartridge headshell.

11. HEADSHELL LOCKING RING Rotate counter-clockwise (to the left) to draw the inserted

headshell firmly into its seated, locked position. Rotate the ring a full turn to the right to permit removal of the headshell.

12. TONE ARM S-shaped tone arm geometry reduces tracking error.

13. TONE ARM ASSEMBLY HEIGHT ADJUST Raises and lowers the entire tone arm assembly to allow the tone

arm to remain parallel to the record surface.

14. TONE ARM LIFT Elevates tone arm above record surface.

15. TONE ARM REST WITH LOCKING CLAMP Locking clamp secures tone arm during transport.

16. TONE ARM LIFT CONTROL LEVER (“Cueing Lever”) Controls action of tone arm lift. (Note: Lift mechanism is

hydraulically damped to slow tone arm descent.)

17. ANTI-SKATE CONTROL Applies a small outward force to the tone arm, counteracting the

tendency of the tone arm to move inward toward the center of the record.

18. TONE ARM ASSEMBLY HEIGHT LOCK (Hidden under counterweight in drawing)

Locks the tone arm height setting. (Always fully unlock before attempting to make a height adjustment.)

19. COUNTERWEIGHT Balances the tone arm and provides adjustment for proper

downward tracking force on the stylus.

REMOVALBE DUST COVER (not shown) Shields AT-LP240-USB from dust when the turntable is not in use.

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