Safety Instructions - Audio Technica AT-LP5 Installation And Operation Manual

Direct Drive Turntable with Analog and USB Outputs
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this AT-LP5 Direct Drive Analog and USB Turntable.
Audio-Technica brings its legendary quality and audio fidelity to the authentic
home-use turntable. In the box, you'll find everything you need to transfer
your classic LP collection to digital files:
Audio-Technica's AT-LP5 stereo turntable, complete with USB output that
allows direct connection to your computer; Audacity recording software for
MAC or PC; USB cable and an RCA / RCA stereo adapter cable. This turntable
also includes an integral dual-magnet Audio-Technica exclusive AT95EX
cartridge, sophisticated J-shaped tonearm, and offers a built-in switchable
phono/line pre-amplifier that provides connection to a stereo system
equipped with either phono or line-level inputs.
The AT-LP5 Direct Drive Turntable has the following features:
• Audio-Technica AT95EX Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge with
replaceable stylus
• Exclusive Audio-Technica AT-HS10 Lightweight Headshell
• Cast aluminium record platter with rubber mat
• Selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier
• Stereo RCA analog outputs
• J-shaped tonearm assembly with:
Adjustable counterweight
•
Anti-skate adjustment
•
Tonearm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever
•
Tonearm rest with locking mechanism
•
• USB output—no special drivers required for direct connection to your
computer
• Direct drive high-torque motor
• Selectable 33/45 RPM speeds
• Adjustable feet for leveling
• Hinge mounting points with screws for optional 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 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.

Safety instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Follow 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.
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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 users 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.
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