Audio-Technica AT-LP7 User Manual

AT-LP7

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Belt-Drive Turntable

IMPORTANT:

Turntable belt needs to be attached or turntable will not operate. See page 5 for instructions.

For assistance, contact our Audio Solutions Department at 330-686-2600 x5000 or [e-mail].

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

• Platter

• Drive belt	• Counterweight	• Headshell (AT-HS10) with VM stereo
		cartridge (VM520EB)

• AC adapter (Approx. 1.3 m (4.3'))

• User manual (this document)

• 45 RPM adapter

• 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		Notes on use

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 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.

To install this apparatus only in the place where ventilation is good.

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.

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•Lower 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.

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)

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Part names and functions

Overall diagram

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1Motor pulley

2Platter

3Spindle

4Power indicator

5Control knob

Use to start and stop, as well as select the platter's speed.

6Tonearm

For details, refer to “Tonearm” on p. 4.

7Feet

Adjust the level of the product.

8Pre-amplifier selector switch

If connecting to an amplifier's 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.

9Stereo 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.

10MM (VM)/MC cartridge selector switch

If using an MM (VM) cartridge, set this switch to the MM position. If using an MC cartridge, set this switch to the MC position.

11Ground (earth) terminal

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

12Power 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.

5Tonearm height setting lever

6Anti-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.

7Tonearm height adjustment dial

Use the adjustment dial to adjust the height of the tonearm.

8Tonearm lift control lever

Operates the tonearm lift.

9Tonearm

10Locking ring

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

11Headshell and cartridge

The cartridge (VM520EB) is attached to the headshell (AT-HS10).

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Preparation for use

Placing the platter

This product requires some assembly before using it for the first time. Do not connect the AC adapter until assembly is complete.

1.Set the platter on the spindle.

•To avoid damaging the spindle when seating the platter, align the positions of the spindle and the platter's hole, and then slowly seat the platter.

•Make certain that the platter is fully seated on the spindle.

Platter

Spindle

2.Attach the belt to the platter first, and then attach it to the motor pulley.

•Make sure that the belt does not get twisted.

Motor pulley

Belt

Untwisted Twisted

Setting up the turntable

•Position the product on a level surface.

•To avoid the effects of vibrations and acoustic pressure, do not mount the product next to such items as speakers.

•The product may pick up radio static if placed next to a radio. Therefore, try to keep the product away from radios.

•If the product is near equipment (cell phone, etc.) that emits strong radio waves, noise may occur.

Leveling the turntable

1.After positioning the product where you want to use it, adjust the feet so that the product is level.

•Use a level (sold separately) as needed to ensure that the product is level.

Assembling the tonearm

1.Remove the cable tie used to secure the tonearm at the time of delivery.

•Use the clamp to temporarily secure the tonearm to the tonearm rest.

2.Insert the headshell into the tonearm.

•Hold the right and left edges of the headshell so that you do not damage the stylus or cut the cartridge’s wires.

Locking ring

3.With the headshell inserted, turn the locking ring counterclockwise (to the left).

4.With the tracking force gauge ring facing forward, attach the counterweight to the back of the tonearm, and slowly turn it counterclockwise (to the left).

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