Audio-Technica AT-PL120 manual Troubleshooting, Tips For Better Performance

Troubleshooting

Turntable operates but emits no sound or not enough sound.

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, speakers switched off, etc. Verify proper control settings.

4.Stylus is broken or missing. Check the stylus assembly and replace if necessary.

5.The stylus assembly may not be fully seated in the cartridge body. Check the cartridge and adjust if necessary.

6.The pre-amp selector switch is set in the wrong position. Verify that it is set for proper output to match mixer/amplifier.

-No sound/very weak sound: Phono Out setting into an Aux/Line input.

-Very loud/distorted sound: Line Out setting into a Phono input.

Turntable operates but stylus “skips” across record.

1.The stylus guard is still in place. Remove the stylus guard.

2.The tracking force is set too light. Set tracking force per cartridge manufacturer's recommendation.

3.The tracking force is set too heavy (stylus assembly is bottoming out on record). Set tracking force per cartridge manufacturer's recommendation.

4.The anti-skate control is set improperly. Verify anti-skate is set for same value as cartridge tracking force.

5Turntable is picking up excessive vibrations from floor, walls, or nearby speakers. Reduce vibrations or place turntable on sturdy/solid surface.

Record sounds too fast or too slow.

1.Turntable is set for wrong speed. Make proper speed selection for record type being played with platter speed buttons.

2.Variable pitch is engaged. Depress quartz button or return pitch adjust slider to center detent position to engage quartz lock.

Moving pitch adjust slider produces no effect.

If the LED next to the pitch adjust slider center detent

position remains green when the slider is moved, quartz lock is engaged. Depress the quartz button to disengage the quartz lock and activate variable pitch. The LED should turn RED.

Strobe dots are difficult to see and/or stylus illuminator is very dim.

1.Excessively bright or fluorescent light interferes with strobe indicator. Hold hand, record jacket, etc. over strobe indicator to shield it from bright light.

2.Voltage selector switch is set for 230V when AC mains are 115V. Disconnect AC power cord and reset the voltage selector switch located under the platter. (Note: Even with the voltage selector set for 230V when AC mains are 115V, the quartz lock will bring the platter up to proper speed.)

Tips For Better Performance

•When opening or closing the turntable cover, handle it gently, moving it either at the center or equally from both sides.

•Do not touch the stylus tip with your fingers; avoid bumping the stylus on the turntable mat or a record’s edge.

•Clean the stylus tip frequently, using a soft brush and a back-to-front motion.

•If you use a stylus cleaning fluid, use it sparingly.

•Wipe the dust cover and turntable housing gently with a soft cloth. Use only a small amount of mild detergent solution to clean the turntable and dust cover.

•Never apply harsh chemicals or solvents to any part of the turntable system.

•Prior to moving the turntable, always unplug it from the AC outlet and lock the tone arm on the tone arm rest.

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