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Safety instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use the apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any 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 ampli-
fiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding- type 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. When the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, it shall remain readily operable.
16. Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.
Professional DJ Direct-Drive Turntable
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AT-LP1240-USB Professional DJ Direct-Drive Turntable
(USB & Analog). This professional quality DJ turntable is designed primarily for DJ
use in nightclubs, touring and mobile applications. It can also be used by music
lovers to play their record collections at home. As an added benefit, the turntable
offers a USB output that allows direct connection to a computer for easy LP-to-
digital conversion. The turntable also features a built-in switchable phono/line
pre-amp that allows connection to a stereo system equipped with either a phono
or line-level input. Additional professional features for DJs include a sliding pitch
control, anti-skate control, start and brake control adjustments, reverse, and dual
start/stop controls.
Includes:
Removable dust cover, Audacity recording software, USB cable & adapter cables
The AT-LP1240-USB Professional DJ Direct-Drive Turntable System features
the following:
• Direct drive high-torque multi-pole motor for demanding DJ use
• USB output – no special drivers required for direct connection to your computer
• Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• Selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier
• Dual start/stop controls
• Start and brake control adjustments
• Sliding pitch control with quartz speed lock
• Reverse operation
• S-shaped tone arm assembly with:
· Adjustable counterweight
· Anti-skate adjustment
· Tone arm height adjustment and lock
· Tone arm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever
· Tone arm rest with locking mechanism
• Dedicated ground lug for tone arm grounding
• Stroboscopic platter and speed accuracy indicator
• Damped cast aluminum record platter with low-resistance DJ-style slip mat
• Removable stylus target light
• 45-RPM adapter
• Adjustable feet for leveling
• Removable 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.
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the turntable and verify that the following parts are included and
intact:
• Slip mat (above the dust cover)
• Dust cover (above the turntable)
• Platter (under the turntable)
• 45 RPM adapter (accessory section)
• Counterweight (accessory section)
• Headshell (accessory section)
• Power cord (accessory section)
• USB cable
• Dual RCA (female) to
1
/
8
" (3.5 mm) mini-plug (male) stereo
adapter cable
• Dual RCA (female) to
1
/
8
" (3.5 mm) mini-plug (female) stereo
adapter cable
• Dual RCA (male) cable with integrated ground wire
• Stylus target light (accessory section)
• Audacity software (CD)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS BE SAVED FOR
POSSIBLE FUTURE STORAGE, MOVING OR SHIPPING.
Caution:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
any cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel only.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the use to the presence of un-insulated “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.
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.
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 that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
WARNING
