Installing A New Cartridge; Playing A Record - Audio Technica AT-LP5 Installation And Operations

Initial Setup (continued)
Setting Anti-skate
A small outward "anti-skating" force can be applied to the tonearm to
compensate for the "skating" force that pulls the arm toward the center
of the record when rotating. For best performance during normal
turntable use, set the anti-skate control knob [Figure 2, page 4, #15] to
the same setting as the tracking force dial. Refer to the specifications
section for tracking force value of the cartridge that shipped with the
turntable.
Analog Audio Connections
Connect the audio output cable to the appropriate input sockets on your
amplifier, receiver, powered speakers, soundcard or other device based
on the setting of the pre-amplifier selector switch.
Digital Audio USB Connection to Computers
with USB Input
The USB cable (included) connects your AT-LP5 turntable to your
computer without need for special drivers.
Your Audio-Technica AT-LP5 turntable is supplied with Audacity recording
software for your convenience. Please note that other third-party
software packages are also compatible with this turntable.
Audacity
Audacity is free software, distributed under the GNU General Public
License (GPL). More information and open source code is on the included
Audacity CD and on the Audacity website :
http://audacity.sourceforge.net
* When using USB output always set the AT-LP5
turntable's Pre-amplifier Selector Switch to the "LINE" position
(switch is located on the back of the turntable).
Finally, after all audio connections are made, attach the included AC
power cord to the turntable. Then connect the power cord's plug to a
convenient AC outlet.
For best results, do not install or operate this unit near conditions of
heat, moisture, dust, or heavy vibrations.
Preparing to Play
1. Remove the stylus guard from the stylus assembly and unlock the
tonearm rest if it is locked.
2. Place a record on the rubber mat, lining up its center hole with the
center spindle. For 45 RPM records, place the 45 RPM adapter on the
center spindle before placing the record on the platter.

Playing a Record

1. Press the power button on the rear panel to switch on.
2. Set the platter rotation speed (33/45) to match that of the record, the
platter begins to rotate.
3. Raise the tonearm by lifting the tonearm lift control lever to the UP
position.
4. Position the tonearm over the desired location (groove) on the record.
5. Lower the tonearm by moving the tonearm lift control lever to the
DOWN position. The tonearm descends slowly onto the record and
play begins.
– or – (skipping 2 - 3 - 4)
Use the finger-lift on the headshell assembly to position the tonearm
over the desired location on the record. Carefully lower the tonearm to
the record surface.
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Suspending or Ending Play
1. To suspend play, lift the tonearm with the tonearm lift control lever.
2. When play is finished, raise the tonearm lift control lever, move the
tonearm to the rest position and secure the tonearm with the tonearm
locking clamp.
3. Turn the speed selector to "Stop" to apply the brake and stop the
platter rotation.
4. Press the power button on the rear panel to switch off.

Installing a new Cartridge

Mechanical Assembly
1. Unpack the cartridge and carefully remove its stylus assembly. Place
the stylus assembly out of harm's way. Mount the new cartridge to
the headshell assembly. Use the mounting hardware supplied with the
new cartridge. Tighten the mounting screws until just snug. Replace
the stylus assembly briefly to check for mechanical interference with
the mounting hardware. The stylus assembly should click into place.
Make certain the new cartridge is properly positioned in the headshell
assembly per the manufacturer's instructions. Again remove the stylus
assembly for safekeeping.
Electrical Connections
1. Four terminals at the rear of the cartridge are colour coded to match
standard wiring in stereo tonearms. Connect the cartridge with the
slip-on lugs provided on the headshell wiring. NEVER SOLDER TO
CARTRIDGE TERMINALS! Heat applied to the terminals will damage
the internal cartridge wiring.
2. Finally, gently push the stylus onto the cartridge body being careful not
to damage the stylus. The stylus assembly should click into place.
Replace the headshell assembly onto the tonearm taking care not to
damage the stylus assembly.
(Note: After replacing the cartridge, reset the tonearm balance, stylus
force and anti-skate based on the cartridge's specifications.)
Using a MC (moving coil cartridge)
1. Note that the built-in phono pre-amplifier has a 36 dB gain with an
input impedance of 47k ohms and is intended to be used exclusively
with moving magnet cartridges such as the supplied AT95EX. When
using a moving coil cartridge it is essential to bypass the built in
pre-amplifier section switch (Figure 3, page 4, #18) by setting to
the phono position. In this case the turntable stereo phono output
needs to be connected to an external phono pre-amplifier featuring
MC (moving coil) inputs, in order to guarantee the proper gain and
the proper impedance load necessary when using an MC cartridge
(refer to the specifications of your MC cartridge).