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Safety precautions

Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use 
it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all 
warnings and cautions while using the product.

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 the 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.

• Install this apparatus only in the place where ventilation is good.
• The rating label is put on the bottom of this apparatus.

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.

Safety precautions

For customers in Canada

IC statement:

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) 

Notes on use

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.

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.

Summary of Contents for AT-LP120XUSB

Page 1: ...AT LP120XUSB User Manual Direct Drive Turntable ...

Page 2: ...he 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 Felt mat Platter Counterweight Headshell AT HS6 with VM stereo cartridge AT VM95E 45 RPM adapter Stylus target light Dust cover hinges AC adapter approx 1 3 m 4 3 Quick s...

Page 3: ...at 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 generat...

Page 4: ... tempo range 14 Tonearm For details refer to Tonearm on p 5 15 Headshell receptacle Storage receptacle for extra headshell not included 16 Dust cover hinge holders Attachment points for dust cover hinges 1 45 RPM adapter shown in receptacle Adapts 7 records with large center holes to fixed center spindle 2 Strobe dots on platter edge Operate in conjunction with stroboscopic light located under the...

Page 5: ...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 5 Ground earth terminal Connect the amplifier s ground earth terminal to this terminal using the RCA audio cable s ground line 6 USB output Use this output to connect your turntable to the USB input of your computer 7 Power input ...

Page 6: ...he tonearm so that it does not move 5 Anti 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 6 Tonearm lift control lever Operates the tonearm lift 7 Locking ring Rotate the ring to the left counterclockwise to secure the headshell To remove the headshell ro...

Page 7: ...eep 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 a...

Page 8: ...m to the tonearm rest and latch the clamp Setting tracking force 1 While supporting the counterweight so that it does not move turn the tracking force gauge ring so that its 0 position lines up with the centerline on the back of the tonearm The tracking force is not adjusted simply by turning the tracking force gauge ring 2 Turn the counterweight and the tracking force gauge ring together counterc...

Page 9: ...e equipment PC sound card LINE Sound card s line input jack 1 Device with USB input LINE USB input of your computer 2 1 An audio adapter sold separately may be required to connect the RCA audio cable to the PC sound card s line input jack 2 Use included USB cable instead of RCA audio cable to connect Connecting to connectable equipment active speakers amplifiers etc Connecting to audio source Alig...

Page 10: ...eed for special drivers Audacity refer to http www audacityteam org for details and other compatible third party recording software packages are available allowing you to record from the product to your computer Be sure to set the pre amplifier selector switch to the LINE position Connecting the AC adapter Finally after all audio connections are made attach the included AC adapter to the product T...

Page 11: ...h the spindle If playing a 45 RPM record attach the 45 RPM adapter see the diagram to the right below 5 Set the platter rotation speed 33 45 78 to match that of the record To set the platter speed for 78 RPM press both the 33 and 45 RPM buttons simultaneously Playing a record Lower the volume of the amplifier speakers etc sufficiently 1 Press the START STOP button The platter begins to rotate 2 Ra...

Page 12: ...ving at the precise rated speed If the dots appear to be moving to the right the platter is moving below rated speed if they appear to be moving to the left the platter is moving above rated speed 3 If the quartz button is pressed the internal quartz lock will hold the platter at precise rated speed regardless of the position of the pitch adjust slide control Pausing the record 1 After lowering th...

Page 13: ...rom the rear to the front of the stylus tip Replacing the stylus Removing the stylus In addition to the deterioration of sound quality records may also be damaged as the cartridge s stylus tip wears down As a rule of thumb replace the stylus after 300 hours of use Be sure to disconnect the product s AC adapter from the outlet 1 Release the headshell from the tonearm Fix the tonearm with the clamp ...

Page 14: ...llic slotted screwdriver tighten the screws in both places and then adjust the overhang After the adjustments are complete tighten the screws securely 7 Attach the headshell to the tonearm 8 Adjust the tonearm balance and tracking force Refer to Setting tonearm balance and Setting tracking force on p 7 When the turntable is moved Using the product s original packing materials wrap the turntable in...

Page 15: ...king force Is the record warped Check the record Is the record scratched Check the record There is howling Is the product picking up excessive vibrations from the floor surfaces of the walls or nearby speakers Decrease the vibrations or mount the product on a surface that is not subject to the effects of vibrations Is the product mounted on an unstable surface Check whether the surface on which th...

Page 16: ... 5 cm sec Stylus 0 3 0 7 mil bonded elliptical stylus Cantilever Aluminum pipe Tracking force range 1 8 to 2 2 g 2 0 g standard Cartridge weight 6 1 g 0 22 oz Headshell model AT HS6 Headshell weight 9 g 0 32 oz including lead wire Headshell overhang adjustment 5 mm USB function A D D A 16 bit 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable Computer interface USB 1 1 Compliant Windows 7 or above or MAC OSX or ab...

Page 17: ...162501380 01 01 ver 1 2019 03 01 Audio Technica Corporation 2 46 1 Nishi naruse Machida Tokyo 194 8666 Japan 2019 Audio Technica Corporation Global Support Contact www at globalsupport com ...

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