Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN, AT-LPW30TK Instruction Manual

AT-LPW40WN/AT-LPW30TK

User Manual

Belt-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

 

• Turntable mat

 

• Platter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Drive belt

• Counterweight

• Headshell (AT-HS4) with VM stereo

 

 

cartridge*

 

 

• Dust cover

 

 

• Dust cover hinges

 

 

• AC adapter (Approx. 1.5 m (4.9'))

 

 

The AC adapter's plug can be removed.

 

 

• Quick start guide

 

 

• Caution guide

• 45 RPM adapter

• RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.0 m (3.3'))

 

* 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

 

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 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.

Turntable body

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.

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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Audio-Technica AT-LPW40WN, AT-LPW30TK Instruction Manual

Part names and functions

Overall diagram

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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

Tonearm

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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