Troubleshooting; Specifications; Tips To Avoid Damage - Audio Technica AT-LP5 Installation And Operation Manual

Troubleshooting

Turntable operates but emits no sound or not enough
sound.
1. Amplifier (system) controls are set incorrectly: wrong input selected, tape
monitor on, speakers switched off, etc. Verify proper control settings.
2. Stylus is broken or missing. Check the stylus assembly and replace if
necessary.
3. The stylus assembly may not be fully seated in the cartridge body. Check the
cartridge and adjust if necessary.
4. The pre-amplifier selector switch of the AT-LP5 is set in the wrong position.
Verify that it is set to the correct output to match amplifier input.
- No sound/very weak sound: Phono Out setting into an Aux/Line input.
- Very loud/distorted sound: Line Out setting into a Phono input.
5. The tracking force is set too heavy (stylus assembly is bottoming out on
record). Set tracking force per cartridge manufacturer's recommendation.
6. Turntable is picking up excessive vibrations from floor, walls, or nearby
speakers. Reduce vibrations or place turntable on sturdy/solid surface.
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 anti-skate control is set improperly. Verify anti-skate is set for same
value as cartridge tracking force.
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 selector.

Tips to avoid damage

• 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.
• 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 tonearm on the tonearm rest.
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Specifications*

Turntable Specifications
Type 2-Speed, fully manual operation
Motor DC motor
Drive method Direct drive
Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Turntable platter Die-cast aluminium
Starting torque >1.6 kgf.cm
Braking system Electronic brake
Wow and flutter < 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM)
Signal-to-noise ratio > 50 dB
Outputs levels
"PHONO" (Pre-amp bypassed) 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
"LINE" (Pre-amp engaged) 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Phono Pre-amp gain 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
USB function
A/D, D/A 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable
Computer interface USB 2.0 Compliant Windows XP, Vista or
MAC OSX
Tonearm Specifications
Type Static balance J-shaped tonearm
Effective length 247 mm
Overhang 17 mm
Maximum tracking error angle Less than 2.5°
Stylus pressure adjustment range 0 to 2.5 g
Applicable cartridge weight range 15 to 20g
(including headshell)
Cartridge and Headshell Specifications
Cartridge Model AT95EX
Cartridge Type VM Design Stereo Dual Moving Magnet
Recommended load impedance 47,000 Ohms
Output voltage 4 mV (at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Stylus 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical
Tracking force range 1.5 to 2.5 g (standard 2 g)
Cartridge weight (AT95Ex) 5.7 g
Headshell model AT-HS10
Headshell weight 10 g
Headshell overhang adjustment ± 5 mm
General Specifications
Power supply requirements 230V AC, 50 Hz (Singapore)
220V AC, 50 Hz (Hong Kong)
110V AC, 60 Hz (Taiwan)
Power consumption 6W
450.0 mm (17.72") W x 352.0 mm
Dimensions (13.86") D x 157.0 mm (6.1") H
Weight 8.5 kg (18.74 lbs)
Accessories included AT95EX Dual Moving Magnet stereo
cartridge
with replaceable stylus; Exclusive
AT-HS10 Lightweight Headshell;
AC line cord; dual RCA (male) to dual RCA
(male) stereo cable; 45 RPM adapter;
USB cable; recording software
Audacity :
System requirements PC or Mac with an available USB port
(USB 2.0 or higher)
Mac running OS X 10.4 to 10.10 or PC
running Windows (XP and above)
Installation CD-R or CD-RW writer for burning CDs &
software installation
Includes Audacity software for PC & Mac
users
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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