Audio Technica AT-LP3, User Manual

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5
Preparation for use
Installing the turntable
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Mount the product on a level surface.
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To avoid the effects of vibrations and acoustic pressure, do not mount the
product next to such items as speakers.
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The product may pick up radio static if placed next to a radio. Therefore, try
to keep the product away from radios.
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If the product is near equipment (cell phone, etc.) that emits strong radio
waves, noise may occur.
Placing the platter and the rubber mat
This product requires some assembly before using it for the first time.
Do not connect the power cable until assembly is complete.
1. Set the platter on the spindle.
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Make certain that the platter is fully seated on the spindle.
2. Place the belt on the motor pulley (brass-colored).
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Align one of the platter openings with the brass motor pulley, and, while pulling
both ends of the red ribbon that comes attached to the belt, place the belt on the
motor pulley, as per the diagram. When doing this, be careful not to twist the
belt.
Belt
Motor pulley
(brass-colored)
Red ribbon
Straight Twisted
3. Remove the red ribbon from the belt.
4. Set the rubber mat on the platter.
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After setting the rubber mat, put the 45 RPM adapter into the space made for it
on the upper left.
Rubber mat 45 RPM adapter
Platter Opening
Motor pulley
(brass-colored)
Spindle