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  • Page 1

    A T -LP240-USB Dir ect-Dr iv e T ur ntable (USB and Analog) Installation and Operation[...]

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    2 Dir ect-Dr iv e Pr of essional USB and Analog T ur ntable S ystem Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AT-LP240-USB Direct-Drive Turntable (USB and Analog). This extremely accurate high-quality turntable is designed primarily for music lovers to play records with their audio systems. As an added benefit, the turntable offers a USB output tha[...]

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    3 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 9 1 8 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 4 3 5 6 Main Feat ures Figure 1 1. POWER DIAL Controls power to the unit. 2. START/STOP BUTTON Engages and disengages the motor/platter. 3. SPEED ACCURACY LEGEND Points out the largest strobe dot; the largest strobe dots on platter edge (5) should appear to be stationary if your turntable platter is rot[...]

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    4 Rear View Diagr am Figure 2 20. PHONO/LINE OUTPUT RCA JACKS Allows connection to a stereo system equipped with either a phono- or line-level input 21. GROUND LUG (threaded thumb screw) For connection to a pre-amp. 22. PRE-AMP SELECTOR SWITCH Allows the internal stereo phono pre-amp to be bypassed when the turntable is used with equipment having m[...]

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    5 Initial Setup (continued) Setting Tone Arm Balance and Tracking Force To allow the cartridge to properly track in a record, the tone arm balance and tracking force must be carefully set to the cartridge manufacturer’s specifications. Failure to properly set up the tone arm assembly can cause damage to the cartridge stylus and/or records. ( Not [...]

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    6 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.) Preparing to Play 1. If there is a stylus gu[...]

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    7 T r oubleshooting (continued) Specications † • When lifting or replacing the turntable cover, handle it gently. • Do not touch the stylus tip with your fingers; avoid bumping the stylus on the turntable mat or a record’s edge. • Clean the stylus tip frequently, following the stylus manufac- turer’s cleaning instructions. • If you[...]

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    Register y our product online at www .audio-technica.com U.S. One-year Limited Warranty Audio- T ec hnica brand products purchased in the U .S.A. are war ranted for one year from date of purc hase by Audio - T echnica U .S., Inc. (A.T .U.S .) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In e vent of suc h def ect, product will be repaired pr[...]