Audio-Technica AT-LP240 Turntable User Manual


 
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Main Features
Figure 1
1. POWER DIAL
Controls power to the unit.
2. START/STOP BUTTON
Engages and disengages the motor/platter.
3. SPEED ACCURACY LEGEND
Points out the largest strobe dot; the largest strobe dots on platter
edge (5) should appear to be stationary if your turntable platter is
rotating at the precise selected speed (33, 45 or 78 RPM).
4. PLATTER SPEED BUTTONS
Select 33 or 45 RPM platter speed. (Note: 78 RPM is selected by
pressing the 33 and 45 buttons simultaneously.)
5. PLATTER
Cast aluminum platter mounts directly to center
spindle/motor shaft.
6. STROBE DOTS (on platter edge)
Operate in conjunction with stroboscopic light located under the
power dial (1) to provide visual indication of accurate platter speeds.
7. CENTER SPINDLE
Precision-machined platter mount on motor shaft.
8. REMOVABLE STYLUS TARGET LIGHT
Provides illumination directed at the stylus position for easier
cueing in low light. Easily plugs into jack on top of turntable deck.
9. ADJUSTABLE FEET
Adjustable feet are provided to keep the platter level.
10. HEADSHELL
Standard, interchangeable stereo cartridge headshell.
11. HEADSHELL LOCKING RING
Rotate counter-clockwise (to the left) to draw the inserted
headshell firmly into its seated, locked position. Rotate the ring
a full turn to the right to permit removal of the headshell.
12. TONE ARM
S-shaped tone arm geometry reduces tracking error.
13. TONE ARM ASSEMBLY HEIGHT ADJUST
Raises and lowers the entire tone arm assembly to allow the tone
arm to remain parallel to the record surface.
14. TONE ARM LIFT
Elevates tone arm above record surface.
15. TONE ARM REST WITH LOCKING CLAMP
Locking clamp secures tone arm during transport.
16. TONE ARM LIFT CONTROL LEVER (“Cueing Lever”)
Controls action of tone arm lift. (Note: Lift mechanism is
hydraulically damped to slow tone arm descent.)
17. ANTI-SKATE CONTROL
Applies a small outward force to the tone arm, counteracting the
tendency of the tone arm to move inward toward the center of
the record.
18. TONE ARM ASSEMBLY HEIGHT LOCK
(Hidden under counterweight in drawing)
Locks the tone arm height setting. (Always fully unlock
before attempting to make a height adjustment.)
19. COUNTERWEIGHT
Balances the tone arm and provides adjustment for proper
downward tracking force on the stylus.
REMOVALBE DUST COVER (not shown)
Shields AT-LP240-USB from dust when the turntable is not in use.