AT-LP3
User Manual
Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable
EN
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Tourne-disque à entraînement par courroie
entièrement automatique
FR
Manual de usuario
Tocadiscos de transmisión por correa
totalmente automático
ES
Manual do Usuário
Toca-discos acionado por correia
totalmente automático
PT
IMPORTANT:
Turntable belt needs to be attached or turntable will not
operate. See page 6 for instructions.
For assistance, contact our Audio Solutions Department at
330-686-2600 x5000 or audio-solutions@atus.com.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product.
Read through this user manual before using the product to ensure its correct use. Also, keep this manual, along with the warranty, for future reference.
This product is only for use in the following countries. Make sure that the operating voltage of the product is correct for the country you live in.
Country list: USA, Canada
Package contents
Make sure that you have all the included items listed below before using this product.
If some items are missing or damaged, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.
• Turntable body • Rubber mat • Dust cover
• Platter (with drive belt) • Counterweight • Headshell (AT-HS3) with VM stereo cartridge
(AT91R)
• Power cable
• User manual (this document)
• 45 RPM adapter
After purchase, we suggest that you save all packaging materials for possible future storage, moving, or shipping.
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EN
Safety precautions
Important information
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
Caution:
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
To avoid electric shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not expose this apparatus to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.
Do not subject this apparatus to strong impact.
This apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so
that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.
In case of emergency, disconnect the power cord plug of this
apparatus quickly.
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this
apparatus.
To prevent fire, do not place any naked flame sources (such as lighted
candles) on this apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar
unit.
To install this apparatus only in the place where ventilation is good.
For customers in the USA/Canada
Caution: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are
no user-serviceable parts inside. Internal adjustments are for qualified
professionals only. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of shock to persons.
The exclamation point symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
Important 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.
FCC Notice
Warning:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution:
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IC statement:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Notes on use
Turntable body
• Do not set and use the product in locations that are considerably hot or humid, dirty, or subject to extreme vibrations.
• The product should be positioned on a flat, level surface.
Cartridge
• Attach the provided protector to the cartridge when the product is not in use.
• Do not touch the stylus of the cartridge with your finger.
• Do not allow the stylus to bump against the platter, rubber mat, or edge of the record.
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EN
Part names and functions
Overall diagram
8 9
10
11
12 13 15
14
1
2
3
4
55
6
7
1 45 RPM adapter (shown in receptacle)
Select the platter speed (33-1/3 or 45 RPM).
2 Platter
3 Rubber mat
4 Spindle
5 Dust cover hinge holders
Attachment points for dust cover hinges.
6 Tonearm part
For details, refer to “Tonearm” on p. 5.
7 Size selector
Switch between 12" and 7", according to the size of the record.
8 Platter speed button
Select the platter speed (33-1/3 or 45 RPM).
9 START button
Spins the platter and moves the tonearm.
10 STOP button
Returns the tonearm to its original position and stops the platter.
11 Dust cover
12 Pre-amplifier selector switch
If using an amplifier with a PHONO input jack, set this switch to the
PHONO position. If connecting to the AUX jack of an amplifier, set this
switch to the LINE position.
13 MM (VM)/MC cartridge selector switch
If using an MM (VM) cartridge, set this switch to the MM position. If
using an MC cartridge, set this switch to the MC position.
14 RCA audio cable (with grounding wire)
Connect to PHONO input jack (grounding wire to ground terminal, if
available) or AUX (LINE) input jack of a receiver, amplifier or other
connectable equipment.
15 AC inlet
Insert the power cable here.
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