Audio-Technica AT-LP2D-USB manual

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    USB Stereo T urntable System A T -LP2D-USB Installation and Operation[...]

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    2 Automatic Stereo T urntable System Installation and Operation T o prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover . There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Internal adjustments are for qualified professionals only . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Pour prévenir un choc électrique, ne pas ouvrir le couvercle. Il n’y auc[...]

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    3 Controls Figure 1 Main Features Front Back PHONO LINE USB 1. ST ART BUTTON Engages the motor/platter and begins automatic operation. 2. STOP BUTTON Disengages the motor/platter and returns tone arm to rest. 3. TONE ARM LIFT BUTTON Lifts and lowers tone arm for manual selection. 4. PLA TTER SPEED BUTTON Select 33 RMP (button in high position) or 4[...]

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    4 Assembling the T urntable The A T -LP2D-USB requires some assembly before first use. IMPORT ANT : Do not connect the AC power cord until assembly is complete. 1. Carefully place the turntable platter on the center spindle, making certain the platter is fully seated on the spindle. 2. While holding both ends of the red tape ribbon on the turntable[...]

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    5 Operation Automatic Operation 1. Remove the stylus guard from the stylus assembly (Fig. 4). 2. Put a record on the turntable. If needed, use the 45 RPM adapter (Fig. 5). 3. Select the size of record: 12" or 7" (Fig. 6). 4. Select the speed: 33 1 / 3 RPM or 45 RPM (Fig. 7). 5. Start: Gently push the ST ART button (Fig. 8a). The turntable[...]

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    6 Replacing the Stylus While holding the head of the tone arm, rotate the front of the stylus assembly in a forward and down motion to remove it (Fig. 9). (As you remove the old assembly , note its position and “feel,” to aid in properly installing the new one.) Install the new stylus assembly as shown in Figures 10a/10b, being careful not to t[...]

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    7 T roubleshooting T urntable does not operate 1. Make certain the turntable’ s AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet, and that the AC outlet is “live.” 2. Check the drive belt to make certain it is on correctly . (See Figure 11.) A) Remove the record mat from the turntable platter (Fig. 11a). Place the mat in the cardboard packaging sleeve fo[...]

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