Audio Technica AT-LP5, Installation And Operation Manual

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Main Features
Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing this AT-LP5 Direct Drive Analog and USB
Turntable. Audio-Technica brings its legendary quality and audio fidelity
to the authentic home-use turntable. In the box, you'll find everything you
need to transfer your classic LP collection to digital files:
Audio-Technica's AT-LP5 stereo turntable, complete with USB output that
allows direct connection to your computer; Audacity recording software
for MAC or PC; USB cable and an RCA / RCA stereo adapter cable. This
turntable also includes an integral dual-magnet Audio-Technica exclusive
AT95EX cartridge, sophisticated J-shaped tonearm, and offers a built-in
switchable phono/line pre-amplifier that provides connection to a stereo
system equipped with either phono or line-level inputs.
To assure maximum satisfaction from this product, please read the
information and follow the instructions presented in this manual. Please
keep the manual in an accessible location for future reference. We
suggest that you save all packaging materials for possible future
storage, moving, or shipping.
Caution: To avoid stylus damage, make certain the included stylus
guard is in place whenever the turntable is being installed, moved,
or cleaned.
The AT-LP5 Direct Drive Turntable has the following features:
• Audio-Technica AT95EX Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge with
replaceable stylus
• Exclusive Audio-Technica AT-HS10 Lightweight Headshell
• Cast aluminium record platter with rubber mat
• Selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier
• Stereo RCA analog outputs
1. 33 / STOP / 45 STANDBY AND SPEED SELECTOR KNOB
Selects 33 or 45 RPM platter speed and starts/stops the motor.
2. PLATTER
Cast aluminium platter mounts directly to center spindle/motor shaft.
3. CENTER SPINDLE
Precision-machined platter mount on motor shaft.
4. DUST COVER HINGE HOLDERS
Attachment points for removable hinged dust cover.
5. TONEARM ASSEMBLY
Refer to Figure 2 on page 4 for details.
6. ON/OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
7. RUBBER MAT
• J-shaped tonearm assembly with:
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Adjustable counterweight
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Anti-skate adjustment
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Tonearm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever
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Tonearm rest with locking mechanism
• USB output—no special drivers required for direct connection to your
computer
• Direct drive high-torque motor
• Selectable 33/45 RPM speeds
• Adjustable feet for leveling
• Hinge mounting points with screws for optional removable hinged dust cover
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