Audio technica ATLP5 User Manual
Direct Drive Turntable
- AT-LP5 with Analog and USB Outputs -
Platine tourne-disque à entraînement direct
AT-LP5 sorties RCA analogiques et USB
Giradisco de tracciòn directa
AT-LP5 con salidas RCA estéreo analogico y USB
Installation and Operation Pages 2-7
Installation et utilisation Pages 8-13
Instalación y funcionamiento Páginas 14-19
Direct Drive Turntable with Analog and USB Outputs
Safety instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Follow 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.
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 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.
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.
FCC Notice
Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject
to thefollowing 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.
IC statement:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the users 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.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this AT-LP5 Direct Drive Analog and USB
Turntable. Audio-Technica brings its legendary quality and audio fidelity
to the authentic home-use turntable. In the box, you'll find everything you
need to transfer your classic LP collection to digital files:
Audio-Technica's AT-LP5 stereo turntable, complete with USB output that
allows direct connection to your computer; Audacity recording software
for MAC or PC; USB cable and an RCA / RCA stereo adapter cable. This
turntable also includes an integral dual-magnet Audio-Technica exclusive
AT95EX cartridge, sophisticated J-shaped tonearm, and offers a built-in
switchable phono/line pre-amplifier that provides connection to a stereo
system equipped with either phono or line-level inputs.
The AT-LP5 Direct Drive Turntable has the following features:
• Audio-Technica AT95EX Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge with
replaceable stylus
• Exclusive Audio-Technica AT-HS10 Lightweight Headshell
• Cast aluminium record platter with rubber mat
• Selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier
• Stereo RCA analog outputs
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Main Features
• J-shaped tonearm assembly with:
• Adjustable counterweight
• Anti-skate adjustment
• Tonearm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever
• Tonearm rest with locking mechanism
• USB output—no special drivers required for direct connection to your
computer
• Direct drive high-torque motor
• Selectable 33/45 RPM speeds
• Adjustable feet for leveling
• Hinge mounting points with screws for optional 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 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.
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1. 33 / STOP / 45 STANDBY AND SPEED SELECTOR KNOB
Selects 33 or 45 RPM platter speed and starts/stops the motor.
2. PLATTER
Cast aluminium platter mounts directly to center spindle/motor shaft.
3. CENTER SPINDLE
Precision-machined platter mount on motor shaft.
4. DUST COVER HINGE HOLDERS
Attachment points for removable hinged dust cover.
5. TONEARM ASSEMBLY
Refer to Figure 2 on page 4 for details.
6. ON/OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
7. RUBBER MAT
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Tonearm Assembly Diagram
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8. HEADSHELL and CARTRIDGE
Exclusively high performance AT95EX cartridge is mounted with headshell.
AT-HS10 light weight headshell suits perfectly with J-shaped tonearm.
9. 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.
10. TONEARM
J-shaped tonearm geometry reduces tracking error.
11. TONEARM LIFT
Elevates tonearm above record surface.
12. TONEARM REST WITH LOCKING CLAMP
Locking clamp secures tonearm during transport.
13. TONEARM LIFT ADJUST SCREW
Used to set the amount of tonearm lift.
14. TONEARM LIFT CONTROL LEVER
Controls action of tonearm lift. (Note: Lift mechanism is hydraulically
damped to slow tonearm descent.)
15. ANTI-SKATE CONTROL
Applies a small outward force to the tonearm, counteracting the tendency
of the tonearm to move inward toward the center of the record when the
record rotates.
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16. COUNTERWEIGHT
Balances the tonearm and provides adjustment for proper downward
tracking force on the stylus.
Rear View Diagram
17. RCA STEREO ANALOG OUTPUT
Use these terminals to connect the RCA stereo cable with attached
grounding to the phono input terminals or line input of your amplifier.
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20. USB OUTPUT
Use this output to connect your turntable to the USB input of your
computer.
18. PRE-AMPLIFIER SELECTOR SWITCH
Allows the internal stereo phono pre-amplifier to be bypassed when the
turntable is used with amplifiers having magnetic phono inputs.
19. GROUND TERMINAL
Use this terminal to connect the grounding line of the RCA cables to the
ground terminal of the amplifier.
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21. AC INLET
To connect the power cord supplied with the unit.
22. ON/OFF SWITCH
Use this switch to switch on / off power to the turntable.
23. ADJUSTABLE FEET FOR LEVELING
Rotate feet to adjust leveling.
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Initial Setup
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the turntable and verify that the following parts are
included and intact:
• Rubber mat
• Dust cover (above the turntable)
• Platter (under the turntable)
• Counterweight (accessory section)
• AT-HS10 headshell with pre-mounted AT95EX Dual Moving
Magnet stereo cartridge (accessory section)
• Exclusive AT-HS10 Lightweight Headshell
• Power cable
• USB cable
• Dual RCA male to dual RCA male cable with grounding line
• Audacity software (CD)
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SAVE ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS
FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE STORAGE, MOVING OR SHIPPING.
Assembling the Turntable
The AT-LP5 requires some assembly before first use.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the AC power cable until assembly is
complete.
Setting the Pre-amplifier Selector Switch
For increased flexibility of use, this turntable has an internal stereo
phono pre-amplifier. The pre-amplifier selector switch located in the
rear panel of the turntable [See Figure 3, page 4, #18], selects the
internal stereo pre-amplifier (LINE), or bypasses the pre-amplifier
(PHONO OUT) for use with systems having specialized magnetic
phono input sockets. The audio output cable’s Red RCA-type plug is
the Right channel; the White plug is the Left channel.
If the system you are using has a phono input, set the pre-amplifier
selector switch to the PHONO position and connect the turntable’s output
cables to the phono inputs on your system, observing Red for Right
channel and White for Left channel, in addition connect the grounding line
attached to the stereo RCA / RCA cables to the ground terminals.
If your system does not have a magnetic phono input, set the
pre-amplifier selector switch to LINE and connect the turntable’s output
to the Auxiliary (AUX) or other high-level inputs on your system,
observing Red for Right channel and White for Left channel.
When using the turntable with a computer sound card, set the switch
to LINE and connect the turntable's stereo output to the audio line input
on the computer sound card. Note: An audio adapter (not included) may
be required to interface the two RCA outputs (L + R) of the turntable to
the computer sound card input.
Assembling the Tonearm
1. Remove the nylon tie used to secure the tonearm during shipment.
Temporarily secure the tonearm in the tonearm rest with the locking
clamp. [Figure 2, page 4, #12].
2. Attach the headshell/cartridge assembly by inserting it into the socket
at the front of the tonearm [See Figure 4]. It is good practice to hold
the headshell assembly by the left and right edges of the headshell to
reduce the possibility of damaging the stylus or disrupting the
cartridge wiring.
Figure 4 – Headshell with fitted cartridge
3. While holding the headshell in position, rotate the headshell locking ring
counter-clockwise (to the left). As the ring turns, it pulls the headshell
into its seated position (rotate the ring a full turn to the right to permit
removal of the headshell).
4. With the black dial toward the front, use a screwing motion to attach
the counterweight to the arm extending back from the tonearm pivot
[Figure 2, page 4, #16]; the counterweight will engage the spiral
groove in the rear arm section and move forward.
Assembling the Turntable Platter and Rubber Mat
1. Carefully place the turntable platter on the center spindle, making
certain the platter is fully seated on the spindle.
2. Place the rubber mat on top of the platter.
Assembling the Dust Cover
1. Insert the T-shaped ends of the dust cover hinges into the two hinge
receptacles located at the back of the turntable housing. When properly
installed, the flat part of the cover hinges should be facing away from
the turntable housing at about a 45° angle.
2. Holding the dust cover over the turntable, carefully guide the cover
hinges into the two slots molded into the rear of the dust cover. The
springs in the hinges allow the cover to be held open at about a 45°
angle if desired. (Note: There is only one “open” position; the hinges do
NOT permit the cover to stand “straight up.”)
3. To remove the dust cover from the turntable, gently disengage the
hinges from the slots in the cover. This is usually easier when the cover
is in the “closed” position. Slowly and carefully lift straight up until the
cover is clear of the unit. The hinges may then be removed from the
turntable base, if desired.
Setting Tonearm Balance and Tracking Force
To ensure the cartridge tracks properly in a record, the tonearm
balance and tracking force must be carefully set to the cartridge
manufacturer’s specifications. Failure to properly set up the tonearm
assembly can cause damage to the cartridge stylus and/or records.
Note: Once the stylus protective cover has been removed and the
tonearm locking clamp has been released, take extreme care not
to damage the stylus. Do not allow it to drag or scrape across the
rubber mat nor the record.
Tonearm Setup
1. Set the anti-skate adjustment to “0”. [Figure 2, page 4, #15].
2. Remove the clear protective stylus cover, carefully sliding it straight
forward, off the front of the cartridge.
3. Continuing to gently hold the headshell to stabilize the tonearm, release
the tonearm locking clamp. At this point, the tonearm is unbalanced and
free to swing.
4. Continuing to gently hold the headshell, carefully rotate the counterweight until the tonearm is horizontally balanced and hovers freely just
above the platter without touching the cartridge on the platter surface.
5. Lock the tonearm back into the tonearm rest.
6. While holding the counterweight steady, and without any rotation,
carefully rotate only the black stylus force gauge ring (which turns
independently of the counterweight) until the “0” on the gauge ring lines
up with the centerline marked along the top of the rear arm.
7. Refer to the cartridge manufacturer’s specifications for recommended
tracking force. Rotate the entire counter-weight counterclockwise
without touching the black gauge ring, moving the counterweight
forward, until the desired value on gauge ring lines up with the centerline
marked on the rear arm. Refer to the specifications section for tracking
force value for the cartridge that shipped with the turntable, typically 2 g
for the AT95EX.
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Initial Setup (continued)
Setting Anti-skate
A small outward “anti-skating” force can be applied to the tonearm to
compensate for the “skating” force that pulls the arm toward the center
of the record when rotating. For best performance during normal
turntable use, set the anti-skate control knob [Figure 2, page 4, #15] to
the same setting as the tracking force dial. Refer to the specifications
section for tracking force value of the cartridge that shipped with the
turntable.
Analog Audio Connections
Connect the audio output cable to the appropriate input sockets on your
amplifier, receiver, powered speakers, soundcard or other device based
on the setting of the pre-amplifier selector switch.
Digital Audio USB Connection to Computers
with USB Input
The USB cable (included) connects your AT-LP5 turntable to your
computer without need for special drivers.
Your Audio-Technica AT-LP5 turntable is supplied with Audacity recording
software for your convenience. Please note that other third-party
software packages are also compatible with this turntable.
Audacity
Audacity is free software, distributed under the GNU General Public
License (GPL). More information and open source code is on the included
Audacity CD and on the Audacity website :
http://audacity.sourceforge.net
* When using USB output always set the AT-LP5
turntable’s Pre-amplifier Selector Switch to the “LINE” position
(switch is located on the back of the turntable).
Suspending or Ending Play
1. To suspend play, lift the tonearm with the tonearm lift control lever.
2. When play is finished, raise the tonearm lift control lever, move the
tonearm to the rest position and secure the tonearm with the tonearm
locking clamp.
3. Turn the speed selector to “Stop” to apply the brake and stop the
platter rotation.
4. Press the power button on the rear panel to switch off.
Installing a new Cartridge
Mechanical Assembly
1. Unpack the cartridge and carefully remove its stylus assembly. Place
the stylus assembly out of harm’s way. Mount the new cartridge to
the headshell assembly. Use the mounting hardware supplied with the
new cartridge. Tighten the mounting screws until just snug. Replace
the stylus assembly briefly to check for mechanical interference with
the mounting hardware. The stylus assembly should click into place.
Make certain the new cartridge is properly positioned in the headshell
assembly per the manufacturer’s instructions. Again remove the stylus
assembly for safekeeping.
Finally, after all audio connections are made, attach the included AC
power cord to the turntable. Then connect the power cord’s plug to a
convenient AC outlet.
For best results, do not install or operate this unit near conditions of
heat, moisture, dust, or heavy vibrations.
Preparing to Play
1. Remove the stylus guard from the stylus assembly and unlock the
tonearm rest if it is locked.
2. Place a record on the rubber mat, lining up its center hole with the
center spindle. For 45 RPM records, place the 45 RPM adapter on the
center spindle before placing the record on the platter.
Playing a Record
1. Press the power button on the rear panel to switch on.
2. Set the platter rotation speed (33/45) to match that of the record, the
platter begins to rotate.
3. Raise the tonearm by lifting the tonearm lift control lever to the UP
position.
4. Position the tonearm over the desired location (groove) on the record.
5. Lower the tonearm by moving the tonearm lift control lever to the
DOWN position. The tonearm descends slowly onto the record and
play begins.
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Electrical Connections
1. Four terminals at the rear of the cartridge are colour coded to match
standard wiring in stereo tonearms. Connect the cartridge with the
slip-on lugs provided on the headshell wiring. NEVER SOLDER TO
CARTRIDGE TERMINALS! Heat applied to the terminals will damage
the internal cartridge wiring.
2. Finally, gently push the stylus onto the cartridge body being careful not
to damage the stylus. The stylus assembly should click into place.
Replace the headshell assembly onto the tonearm taking care not to
damage the stylus assembly.
(Note: After replacing the cartridge, reset the tonearm balance, stylus
force and anti-skate based on the cartridge’s specifications.)
Using a MC (moving coil cartridge)
1. Note that the built-in phono pre-amplifier has a 36 dB gain with an
input impedance of 47k ohms and is intended to be used exclusively
with moving magnet cartridges such as the supplied AT95EX. When
using a moving coil cartridge it is essential to bypass the built in
pre-amplifier section switch (Figure 3, page 4, #18) by setting to
the phono position. In this case the turntable stereo phono output
needs to be connected to an external phono pre-amplifier featuring
MC (moving coil) inputs, in order to guarantee the proper gain and
the proper impedance load necessary when using an MC cartridge
(refer to the specifications of your MC cartridge).
Use the finger-lift on the headshell assembly to position the tonearm
over the desired location on the record. Carefully lower the tonearm to
the record surface.
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