Playing A Record - Audio-Technica AT-LP5 Manual De Instrucciones

Initial Setup (continued)
2. Holding the dust cover over the turntable, carefully guide the cover
hinges into the two slots molded into the rear of the dust cover. The
springs in the hinges allow the cover to be held open at about a 45°
angle if desired. (Note: There is only one "open" position; the hinges
do NOT permit the cover to stand "straight up.")
3. To remove the dust cover from the turntable, gently disengage the
hinges from the slots in the cover. This is usually easier when the
cover is in the "closed" position. Slowly and carefully lift straight up
until the cover is clear of the unit. The hinges may then be removed
from the turntable base, if desired.
Analog Audio Connections
Connect the audio output cable to the appropriate input sockets on your
ampli er, receiver, powered speakers, soundcard or other device based
on the setting of the pre-ampli er selector switch.
Digital Audio USB Connection to Computers
with USB Input
The USB cable (included) connects your AT-LP5 turntable to your
computer without need for special drivers.
Your Audio-Technica AT-LP5 turntable is supplied with Audacity
recording software for your convenience. Please note that other
third-party software packages are also compatible with this turntable.
Audacity
Audacity is free software, distributed under the GNU General Public
License (GPL). More information and open source code is on the included
Audacity CD and on the Audacity website :
http://audacity.sourceforge.net
* When using USB output always set the AT-LP5
turntable's Pre-ampli er Selector Switch to the "LINE" position
(switch is located on the back of the turntable).
Finally, after all audio connections are made, attach the included AC
power cord to the turntable. Then connect the power cord's plug to a
convenient AC outlet.
For best results, do not install or operate this unit near conditions of
heat, moisture, dust, or heavy vibrations.
Preparing to Play
1. Remove the stylus guard from the stylus assembly and unlock the
tonearm rest if it is locked.
2. Place a record on the rubber 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.

Playing a Record

1. Press the power button on the rear panel to switch on.
2. Set the platter rotation speed (33/45) to match that of the 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 play begins.
– or – (skipping 2 - 3 - 4)
Use the nger-lift on the headshell assembly to position the tonearm
over the desired location on the record. Carefully lower the tonearm to
the record surface.
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Suspending or Ending Play
1. To suspend play, lift the tonearm with the tonearm lift control lever.
2. When play is nished, raise the tonearm lift control lever, move the
tonearm to the rest position and secure the tonearm with the tonearm
locking clamp.
3. Turn the speed selector to "Stop" to apply the brake and stop the
platter rotation.
4. Press the power button on the rear panel to switch off.
Installing a new Cartridge
Mechanical Assembly
1. Unpack the cartridge and carefully remove its stylus assembly. Place
the stylus assembly out of harm's way. Mount the new cartridge to
the headshell assembly. Use the mounting hardware supplied with
the new cartridge. Tighten the mounting screws until just snug.
Replace the stylus assembly brie y to check for mechanical interfer-
ence with the mounting hardware. The stylus assembly should click
into place. Make certain the new cartridge is properly positioned in
the headshell assembly per the manufacturer's instructions. Again
remove the stylus assembly for safekeeping.
Electrical Connections
1. Four terminals at the rear of the cartridge are colour coded to match
standard wiring in stereo tonearms. Connect the cartridge with the
slip-on lugs provided on the headshell wiring. NEVER SOLDER TO
CARTRIDGE TERMINALS! Heat applied to the terminals will damage
the internal cartridge wiring.
2. Finally, gently push the stylus onto the cartridge body being careful
not to damage the stylus. The stylus assembly should click into place.
Replace the headshell assembly onto the tonearm taking care not to
damage the stylus assembly.
(Note: After replacing the cartridge, reset the tonearm balance, stylus
force and anti-skate based on the cartridge's speci cations.)
Using a MC (moving coil cartridge)
1. Note that the built-in phono pre-ampli er has a 36 dB gain with an
input impedance of 47k ohms and is intended to be used exclusively
with moving magnet cartridges such as the supplied AT95EX. When
using a moving coil cartridge it is essential to bypass the built in
pre-ampli er section switch (Figure 3, page 4, #18) by setting to the
phono position. In this case the turntable stereo phono output needs
to be connected to an external phono pre-ampli er featuring MC
(moving coil) inputs, in order to guarantee the proper gain and the
proper impedance load necessary when using an MC cartridge (refer
to the speci cations of your MC cartridge).