User manual AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP120USBHC

[. . . ] Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. [. . . ] To raise or lower the tone arm assembly: First, loosen the height lock [Figure 2, page 4, #28]; then rotate the height adjust dial [Figure 2, page 4, #21] located at the base of the tone arm assembly. Connections Audio Connect the audio output cable to the appropriate input jacks on your mixer, amplifier, soundcard or other device based on the setting of the pre-amp selector switch. Firmly connect the Red RCA-type plug to the right channel input and the White RCA-type plug to the left channel input. (Note: Adapter plugs might be required to connect the turntable to computer sound cards and other devices. Rotate the entire counter-weight counterclockwise without touching the black gauge ring, moving the counterweight forward, until the desired value on gauge ring lines up with the centerline marked on the rear arm. Refer to the specifications section for tracking force value for the cartridge that shipped with the turntable. To use either adapter cable, connect the turntable’s red and white RCAtype plugs to the cable adapter’s RCA-type jacks. * When using either cable adapter, always set the AT-LP120-USB turntable’s Pre-amp Selector Switch to the “LINE” position. ) NOTE: If connection is desired to a mono amplifier/speaker, make certain to use a stereo-to-mono adapter, available from your dealer or an electronic parts store. Inserting a mono plug in the stereo jack will disable one of the stereo channels. Other adapter cable configurations will be available from dealers and parts stores for connecting to devices needing different terminations. Finally, after all other connections are made, attach the included AC power cord to the turntable; note that the small connector only goes in one way. Setting Anti-skate A small outward “anti-skating” force can be applied to the tone arm to compensate for the “skating” force that pulls the arm toward the center of the record. For best performance during normal turntable use, set the anti-skate control knob [Figure 2, page 4, #26] to the same setting as the tracking force dial. Refer to the specifications section for tracking force value of the cartridge that shipped with the turntable. In case of substantial use of back-cueing, scratching or reverse-direction operation, you may prefer to use less, or no, anti-skate compensation. 6 English Operation For best results, do not install or operate this unit near conditions of heat, moisture, dust, or heavy vibrations. (Note: Bright fluorescent lights may affect the visibility of the speed-indicating strobe dots. If this is a problem, simply cover the area with your hand, an album cover, etc. Remove the stylus guard from the stylus assembly and unlock the tone arm rest if it is locked. If desired, push the stylus target light button to raise and turn on the light for illumination of the stylus tip position on the record. Place a record on the slip mat, lining up its center hole with the center spindle. [. . . ] Depress quartz button or return pitch adjust slider to center detent position to engage quartz lock. If the LED next to the pitch adjust slider center detent position remains green when the slider is moved, quartz lock is engaged. Depress the quartz button to disengage the quartz lock and activate variable pitch. Strobe dots are difficult to see and/or stylus illuminator is very dim. [. . . ]