Preparation For Use; Installing The Turntable - Audio Technica AT-LP2X User Manual

Preparation for use

Installing the turntable

Mount the product on a level surface.
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To avoid the effects of vibrations and acoustic pressure, do not mount the
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product next to such items as speakers.
The product may pick up radio static if placed next to a radio. Therefore, try
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to keep the product away from radios.
If the product is near equipment (cell phone, etc.) that emits strong radio
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waves, noise may occur.
Placing the platter and the felt mat
This product requires some assembly before using it for the first time.
Do not connect the power cable until assembly is complete.
1. Set the platter on the spindle.
Make certain that the platter is fully seated on the spindle.
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Opening
Spindle
Motor pulley
(brass-colored)
2. Place the belt on the motor pulley (brass-colored).
Align one of the platter openings with the brass motor pulley, and, while pulling
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both ends of the red ribbon that comes attached to the belt, place the belt on the
motor pulley, as per the diagram. When doing this, be careful not to twist the
belt.
Belt
Straight
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Platter
Motor pulley
(brass-colored)
Red ribbon
Twisted
3. Remove the red ribbon from the belt.
4. Set the felt mat on the platter.
After setting the felt mat, put the 45 RPM adapter into the space made for it on
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the upper left.
45 RPM adapter Felt mat