AT-LPW40WN/AT-LPW30TK
User Manual
Belt-Drive Turntable
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.
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.
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• Turntable body |
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• Turntable mat |
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• Platter |
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• Drive belt |
• Counterweight |
• Headshell (AT-HS4) with VM stereo |
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cartridge* |
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• Dust cover |
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• Dust cover hinges |
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• AC adapter (Approx. 1.5 m (4.9')) |
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The AC adapter's plug can be removed. |
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• Quick start guide |
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• Caution guide |
• 45 RPM adapter |
• RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.0 m (3.3')) |
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* AT-LPW40WN: AT-VM95E / AT-LPW30TK: AT-VM95C
After purchase, we suggest that you save all packaging materials for possible future storage, moving, or shipping.
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Safety precautions |
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Notes on use |
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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 open 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.
•Do not place 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.
•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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1Platter
2Drive belt
Installation is required for operation.
3Motor pulley
4Spindle
5Turntable mat
6Control knob
Use to start and stop, as well as select the platter's speed.
7Tonearm
For details, refer to “Tonearm” on p. 4.
8Feet
Adjust the level of the product.
9Ground (earth) terminal
Connect the amplifier's ground (earth) terminal to this terminal using the RCA audio cable's ground conductor.
10Stereo 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.
11Output 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.
12Power input jack
Connect the AC adapter.
13Power switch
Switch ON/OFF.
14Dust cover hinge holder
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Part names and functions
1Counterweight
Balances the tonearm and adjusts to provide the proper tracking force.
2Tracking force gauge ring
Use to adjust and set 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.
7Tonearm
8Locking ring
Rotate the ring to the left (counterclockwise) to secure the headshell. To remove the headshell, rotate the ring to the right.
9Headshell and cartridge
The cartridge* is attached to the headshell (AT-HS4).
*AT-LPW40WN: AT-VM95E / AT-LPW30TK: AT-VM95C
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