Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Safety instructions, Risk Of Electric Shock Do Not Open, Introduction

Direct-Drive Professional USB and Analog Turntable System

Safety instructions

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.Where a mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

16.Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.

17.Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional USB and Analog Turntable System. Audio-Technica brings its legendary quality and audio fidelity to the digital realm with this LP-to-digital recording system. In the box, you’ll find everything you need to transfer your classic LP collection to digital files: Audio-Technica’s AT-LP120- USB stereo turntable, complete with USB output that allows direct connection to your computer; Audacity recording software for MAC

or PC; an integral dual-magnet Audio-Technica phono cartridge; a USB cable and adapter cables. The turntable also offers a built-in switchable phono/line preamp that allows connection to a stereo system equipped with either a phono or line-level input.

The AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional USB and Analog Turntable System features the following:

•USB output—no special drivers required for direct connection to your computer

•Direct drive high-torque motor

•Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds

•Selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier

•S-shaped tone arm assembly with:

•Adjustable counterweight

•Anti-skate adjustment

•Tone arm height adjustment and lock

•Tone arm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever

•Tone arm rest with locking mechanism

•Selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock

•Selectable +/–10% or +/– 20% pitch adjustment ranges

•Stroboscopic platter speed indicator

•Forward and reverse play

•Cast aluminum record platter with slip mat

•Start/stop button

•Pop-up stylus target light

•45-RPM adapter with storage receptacle

•Receptacle for extra headshell

•Adjustable feet for leveling

•Removable hinged dust cover

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 the 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.

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