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Part names and functions

Tonearm

1

 Counterweight

Balances the tonearm and adjusts to provide the proper tracking 
force.

2

  Tracking force gauge ring

Use to adjust and set the tracking force.

3

  Tonearm lift

Moves the tonearm vertically to and from the face of the record.

4

  Tonearm rest with clamp

Use the clamp to secure the tonearm so that it does not move.

5

  Anti-skate control dial

While the record is playing, a force acts on the stylus tip to pull it 
inward. This force can be counteracted by setting the same values 
for anti-skate and the tracking force.

6

  Tonearm lift control lever

Operates the tonearm lift.

7

 Tonearm

8

  Locking ring

Rotate the ring to the left (counterclockwise) to secure the 
headshell. To remove the headshell, rotate the ring to the right.

9

  Headshell and cartridge

The cartridge is attached to the headshell.

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Summary of Contents for AT-LPW50PB

Page 1: ...AT LPW50PB User Manual Belt Drive Turntable ...

Page 2: ...ct for the country you live in Package contents Make sure that you have all the included items listed below before using this product If some items are missing or damaged contact your local Audio Technica dealer Turntable body Dust cover Rubber mat Platter with drive belt Dust cover hinges Counterweight Headshell AT HS4 BK with VM stereo cartridge AT VM95E BK 45 RPM adapter RCA audio cable Approx ...

Page 3: ...cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant...

Page 4: ...ations The product should be positioned on a flat level surface When closing the dust cover close it completely Cartridge Attach the provided protector to the cartridge when the product is not in use Do not touch the stylus of the cartridge with your finger Do not allow the stylus to bump against the platter rubber mat or edge of the record ...

Page 5: ... selector switch If connecting to an amplifier s PHONO input jack set this switch to the PHONO position If connecting to the AUX jack of an amplifier set this switch to the LINE position 12 Power input jack Connect the AC adapter 13 Power switch Switch ON OFF 14 Dust cover hinge holder Attachment points for dust cover hinges 1 Platter 2 Drive belt 3 Motor pulley brass colored 4 Spindle 5 Rubber ma...

Page 6: ...e tonearm so that it does not move 5 Anti skate control dial While the record is playing a force acts on the stylus tip to pull it inward This force can be counteracted by setting the same values for anti skate and the tracking force 6 Tonearm lift control lever Operates the tonearm lift 7 Tonearm 8 Locking ring Rotate the ring to the left counterclockwise to secure the headshell To remove the hea...

Page 7: ...d and then attach the belt to the motor pulley brass colored Make sure that the belt does not get twisted Belt Motor pulley brass colored Untwisted Twisted 3 Place the rubber mat on top of the platter Setting up the turntable Position the product on a level surface To avoid the effects of vibrations and acoustic pressure do not mount the product next to such items as speakers The product may pick ...

Page 8: ...e and tracking force must be adjusted to fit the specifications of the cartridge If the tonearm s balance and tracking force are not properly adjusted the record or the cartridge s stylus may become damaged Do not drag the cartridge s stylus across the record or rubber mat when adjusting the tonearm s balance or tracking force Doing so may damage the stylus Setting tonearm balance 1 Remove the car...

Page 9: ...he product is 2 0 g Installing removing the dust cover The dust cover is designed to protect the product s sensitive components when the product is not in use When attaching the dust cover insert the dust cover hinges into the two dust cover hinge holders on the back of the body When removing the dust cover open the dust cover first and then slowly pull the dust cover out from the dust cover hinge...

Page 10: ...y exist near the phono input jack If this is the case connect to it using the ground line from the RCA audio cable This may help prevent a low humming noise that might otherwise be heard during playback Connecting the AC adapter 1 Connect the AC adapter s cord to the power input jack 2 Plug the AC adapter into an outlet Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position and the control knob is...

Page 11: ...ntrol knob to select the speed Select 33 for a 33 1 3 RPM record or 45 for a 45 RPM record The platter begins to rotate 3 Raise the tonearm by lifting the tonearm lift control lever to the UP position 4 Position the tonearm over the desired location groove on the record 5 Lower the tonearm by moving the tonearm lift control lever to the DOWN position The tonearm descends slowly onto the record and...

Page 12: ... product is not intended for DJs Do not touch the record or the rubber mat while the record is playing Care Turntable body When the turntable body is dirty or dusty first disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet and then wipe off the dirt and dust with a soft dry cloth If the rubber mat gets dirty it can easily scratch the record so remove the rubber mat periodically and wipe off any dust Do not ...

Page 13: ...placing the cartridge included with this product with another commercially available cartridge After you replace the old cartridge with a new one you must readjust the overhang and the tonearm s balance and tracking force 1 Release the headshell from the tonearm Use the clamp to secure the tonearm and then remove the headshell gently 2 Remove the stylus from the cartridge 3 Remove the lead tips Be...

Page 14: ...latter turn the platter over and then remove the old belt Place your thumbs in the openings and pull up strongly 3 Place the new belt around the inner circle Be careful not to twist the belt while doing this Belt 4 Attach the platter Align one of the openings with the position of the motor pulley brass colored Opening Motor pulley brass colored 5 Place the belt on the motor pulley brass colored Gr...

Page 15: ...erpendicular to the top of the headshell When the turntable is moved Using the product s original packing materials wrap the turntable in the reverse order from when you unwrapped it If you do not have the packaging materials take the following measures After unplugging the AC adapter from the outlet remove the rubber mat and platter and then wrap them so that they do not get damaged If the produc...

Page 16: ... the amplifier s PHONO input Is the tracking force set too heavy Adjust the tracking force The stylus skips Is the tracking force set too light or too heavy Adjust the tracking force Is the anti skate set improperly Verify anti skate is set for same value as cartridge tracking force Is the record warped Check the record Is the record scratched Check the record Is the stylus dirty Excess buildup ar...

Page 17: ...16 Dimensions 420 340 Unit mm 126 ...

Page 18: ...ed elliptical stylus Cantilever Aluminum pipe Tracking force range 1 8 to 2 2 g standard 2 0 g Cartridge weight 6 1 g 0 22 oz Headshell model AT HS4 BK Headshell weight 8 5 g excluding lead wires Headshell overhang adjustment 5 mm General specifications Power supply requirements 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 5 A Max Power consumption 1 3 W AC Adapter 12 V 0 5 A Dimensions 420 mm 16 54 340 mm 13 39 126 m...

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