Audio-Technica AT-PL120 - Manual

Page 2 - Direct Drive Professional Stereo Turntable; Installation and Operation; Introduction

2 Direct Drive Professional Stereo Turntable Installation and Operation To prevent electric shock, do not remove thecover. There are no user-serviceable partsinside. Internal adjustments are for qualifiedprofessionals only. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Pour prévenir un choc él...

Page 3 - Main Features; Figure 1 Main Features; TONE ARM ASSEMBLY

3 Main Features Figure 1 Main Features PHONO OUT LINE OUT 115 1. POWER DIALControls power to the unit. 2. START/STOP BUTTONEngages and disengages the motor/platter. 3. PLATTER SPEED BUTTONSSelect 33 or 45 RPM platter speed. (Note: 78 RPM is selected by pressing the 33 and 45 buttons simultaneously.)...

Page 4 - Figure 3 Rear View of Turntable; Tone Arm Assembly Diagram; Figure 2 Tone Arm Assembly; This; Rear View Diagram

4 Figure 3 Rear View of Turntable PITCH OUTPUT REMOTE START/STOP Tone Arm Assembly Diagram 19. HEADSHELL Standard, interchangeable stereo cartridge headshell. 20. HEADSHELL LOCKING RING Rotate counter-clockwise (to the left) to draw the inserted headshell firmly into its seated, locked position. Rot...

Page 5 - Initial Setup

5 Initial Setup Unpacking Carefully unpack the turntable and verify that the followingparts are included and intact: • Slip mat (above the dust cover)• Dust cover (above the turntable)• Platter (under the turntable)• Dust cover hinges (accessory section of the foam packaging) • 45 RPM adapter (acces...

Page 7 - Operation; Preparing to Play; – or –; Checking and Adjusting Pitch; To suspend play, lift the tone arm with the cueing lever.

7 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 thespeed-indicating strobe dots. If this is a problem, simply coverthe area with your hand, an album cover, et...

Page 8 - Replacing the Stylus; Replacing the Cartridge; Mechanical Assembly; Left Output

8 Replacing the Stylus Replacing the Stylus The AT-PL120 comes supplied with a high-quality Audio-Technica ATP-2 cartridge. The stylus should be replaced with a genuine Audio-Technica ATP-N2 stylus. 1. Release the headshell assembly from the tone arm by turning the locking ring clockwise. 2. Careful...

Page 9 - Troubleshooting; Turntable operates but stylus “skips” across record.; Tips For Better Performance; and a

9 Troubleshooting Turntable operates but emits no sound or not enoughsound. 1. The stylus guard is still in place. Remove the stylus guard. 2. The tone arm is in the lift position. Lower the tone arm. 3. Mixer/amplifier (system) controls are set incorrectly: wrong input selected, tape monitor on, sp...

Page 10 - Specifications

Turntable Specifications Type 3-Speed, fully manual operation Motor DC motor Drive Method Direct drive Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM Pitch Variation +/- 10% or +/- 20% Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminum Starting Torque >1.6 kgm-cm Braking System Electronic brake Wow and Flutter < 0.2% WRM...

Audio-Technica AT-PL120 - Manual

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