User manual AUDIO TECHNICA AT-LP120USBHC

[. . . ] Do not block any of the ventilation openings. 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. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. [. . . ] 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. (Switch is located on the back of the turntable. ) 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. Then connect the power cord’s plug to a convenient AC outlet. 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. The speed selector and strobe illuminator will light up. 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. For 45 RPM records, place the 45 RPM adapter on the center spindle before placing the record on the platter. Set the platter rotation speed (33/45/78) to match that of the record. [. . . ] The pre-amp selector switch is set in the wrong position. Verify that it is set for proper output to match mixer/amplifier. - No sound/very weak sound: Phono Out setting into an Aux/Line input. The tracking force is set too heavy (stylus assembly is bottoming out on record). [. . . ]