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Automatic Wireless Turntable
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  • Page 1 AT-LP3XBT Automatic Wireless Turntable User Manual English...
  • Page 2 Introduction This product can be used only in the countries where the product is sold. Make sure that the operating voltage and the plug of AC adapter of the product are correct for the country you live in.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product. 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.

  • Page 4: For Customers In Canada

    Safety precautions 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.

  • Page 5: Notes On Use

    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. When closing the dust cover, close it completely. When using this product with a Bluetooth device connected to it, be sure to also read the user manual for the Bluetooth device.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package contents Make sure that you have all the included items before using this product. If some items are missing or damaged, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer. After purchase, we suggest that you save all packaging materials for possible future storage, moving, or shipping. Turntable body Platter Drive belt...
  • Page 7 Package contents Headshell (AT-HS3 BK) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95C) Counterweight 45 RPM adapter AC Adapter RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.0 m (3.3')) Quick Start Guide Caution Guide...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Top view 45 RPM adapter (shown in receptacle) Select the platter speed (33-1/3 or 45 RPM). Felt mat Spindle Drive belt Motor pulley (brass-colored) Bluetooth indicator LED Indicates the Bluetooth connection status with solidly lit or flashing light. Wireless function button Use to connect this product to a Bluetooth device.

  • Page 9: Front View

    Part names and functions Front view Platter speed button Selects the platter speed (33-1/3 or 45 RPM). START button Spins the platter and moves the tonearm. STOP button Returns the tonearm to its original position and stops the platter. Rear view Dust cover hinge holders Attachment points for dust cover hinges.
  • Page 10 Part names and functions Ground (earth) terminal Connect the amplifier’s ground (earth) terminal to this terminal using the RCA audio cable’s ground line. Power input jack Connect the AC adapter. Tonearm Counterweight Balances the tonearm and adjusts to provide the proper tracking force. Tracking force gauge ring Use to adjust the tracking force.
  • Page 11 Part names and functions Tonearm lift control lever Operates the tonearm lift. Tonearm rest Tonearm Locking ring Rotate the ring to the left (counterclockwise) to secure the headshell. To remove the headshell, rotate the ring to the right. Headshell and cartridge The cartridge is attached to the headshell.

  • Page 12: Preparation For Use

    Preparation for use Setting up the turntable Position the product on a level surface. To avoid the effects of vibrations and acoustic pressure, do not mount the product next to such items as speakers. The product may pick up radio static if placed next to a radio. Therefore, try to keep the product away from radios. If the product is near equipment (cell phone, etc.) that emits strong radio waves, noise may occur.
  • Page 13 Preparation for use Remove the red ribbon from the belt. Set the felt mat on the platter. After setting the felt mat, put the 45 RPM adapter into the space made for it on the upper left. 45 RPM adapter...

  • Page 14: Rotating The Platter

    Preparation for use Rotating the platter Using your hands, rotate the platter ten times. Raise the tonearm lift control lever to lift the tonearm. Slowly rotate the turntable ten times by hand in the direction of the arrow. You may want to hold the tonearm to prevent it from moving. This step is for getting rid of any twists in the belt and making sure the belt rides smoothly along the drive rim on the underside of the platter.

  • Page 15: Tonearm Balance And Tracking Force

    Preparation for use Tonearm balance and tracking force In order for the cartridge to pick up sound correctly from the record’s grooves, the tonearm’s balance and tracking force must be adjusted to fit the specifications of the cartridge. If the tonearm’s balance and tracking force are not properly adjusted, the record or the cartridge’s stylus may become damaged.

  • Page 16: Setting Tracking Force

    Preparation for use Return the tonearm to the tonearm rest. Setting tracking force While supporting the counterweight so that it does not move, turn the tracking force gauge ring so that its “0” position lines up with the centerline on the back of the tonearm. The tracking force is not adjusted simply by turning the tracking force gauge ring.

  • Page 17: Installing The Dust Cover

    Preparation for use Adjust the anti-skate control dial to have the same value as the tracking force value. The tracking force value for the cartridge provided with this product is 2.0 g. Anti-skate control dial Installing the dust cover The dust cover is designed to protect the product’s sensitive components when the product is not in use. Attach the dust cover hinges to the slots on the dust cover.

  • Page 18: Wireless/Wired Connection

    Wireless/wired connection Depending on your usage environment, you can use the wireless connection via Bluetooth or the wired connection to active speakers or the like using the RCA audio cable. Connecting wirelessly To wirelessly connect the product to connectable equipment using Bluetooth, refer to "Using the product with wireless connection"...

  • Page 19: About Pairing

    Using the product with wireless connection This product is Bluetooth compatible. You can connect this product to the Bluetooth-compatible headphones, speakers, etc. (hereinafter referred to as a Bluetooth device). About pairing To connect this product to a Bluetooth device, first pair (register) the product with the device. Once they are paired, you do not need to pair them again.
  • Page 20 Using the product with wireless connection Hold down the wireless function button (approx. 2 seconds). The Bluetooth indicator LED starts flashing red and blue. Wireless function button When pairing is completed, the Bluetooth indicator LED lights in blue. The pairing mode of this product automatically ends after a fixed amount of time (approx. 30 seconds). If pairing is not completed successfully, follow the same pairing steps again.

  • Page 21: Before Playing A Record

    Using the product with wireless connection Bluetooth indicator LED Pairing Operating status Indicator display pattern Searching for devices Flashing blue and red Connecting Operating status Indicator display pattern Waiting for connection Flashing blue Connecting Lit in blue Disconnecting Lit in red Before playing a record Remove the cartridge’s protector.

  • Page 22: Automatic Operation

    Using the product with wireless connection At 45 RPM To play a 45 RPM record, attach the 45 RPM adapter. Turn on the power of the Bluetooth device. When this product is correctly connected to the Bluetooth device, the product’s Bluetooth indicator LED lights in blue.

  • Page 23: Manual Operation

    Using the product with wireless connection Do not switch the record size selection while the record is playing. Doing so can cause the product to malfunction. Playback starts. Manual operation Lower the volume of the wireless headphones, wireless speakers, etc. sufficiently. Raise the tonearm by lifting the tonearm lift control lever to the UP position.

  • Page 24: Pausing The Record

    Using the product with wireless connection Tonearm lift control lever Position the tonearm over the desired location (groove) on the record. Lower the tonearm by moving the tonearm lift control lever to the DOWN position. Alternatively, you can skip steps 1 and 2, and use your fingers to lift the headshell, move the tonearm over the desired location on the record, and then place the headshell down to begin playing the record.

  • Page 25: Stopping The Record

    Using the product with wireless connection Stopping the record Once the record has been played until the end, the tonearm automatically returns to the tonearm rest. To manually stop the record while it is being played, follow the steps below. Lower the volume of the wireless headphones, wireless speakers, etc.

  • Page 26: Setting Pre-Amplifier Selector Switch

    Using the product with a wired connection According to the settings for the pre-amplifier selector switch, connect the RCA audio cable to an input jack on the connectable equipment you are using (amplifier, receiver, active speakers, sound card, etc.). Setting pre-amplifier selector switch This product has a built-in phono equalizer function.
  • Page 27 Using the product with a wired connection Active speakers Connecting to connectable equipment (amplifier, etc.) The RCA audio cable’s red jack is for the right (R) channel, and the white jack is for the left (L) channel.
  • Page 28 Using the product with a wired connection With PHONO input PHONO Connectable equipment (amplifier, etc.)
  • Page 29 Using the product with a wired connection Without PHONO input Connectable equipment (amplifier, etc.) Depending on the equipment you are connecting, a ground (earth) terminal may exist near the phono input jack. If this is the case, connect to it using the ground line from the RCA audio cable. This will help prevent a low humming noise that might otherwise be heard during playback.
  • Page 30 Using the product with a wired connection Before playing a record Plug the AC adapter into an outlet. For safety, raise the tonearm by lifting the tonearm lift control lever to the UP position. This product does not have a power switch. A standby current is always running through the product, even when it is not being used;...
  • Page 31 Using the product with a wired connection Automatic operation Lower the volume of the amplifier, active speakers, etc. sufficiently. Select the size with the size selector. Select “12"” for an LP record with a 12" diameter, and “7"” for a 45 RPM record with a 7" diameter. Press the speed with the platter speed button.
  • Page 32 Using the product with a wired connection Playback starts. Manual operation Lower the volume of the amplifier, active speakers, etc. sufficiently. Raise the tonearm by lifting the tonearm lift control lever to the UP position. Tonearm lift control lever Position the tonearm over the desired location (groove) on the record. Lower the tonearm by moving the tonearm lift control lever to the DOWN position.
  • Page 33 Using the product with a wired connection Pausing the record After lowering the volume of the amplifier, active speakers, etc., sufficiently, lift the tonearm with the tonearm lift control lever. Stopping the record Once the record has been played until the end, the tonearm automatically returns to the tonearm rest. To manually stop the record while it is being played, follow the steps below.
  • Page 34 Care Turntable body When the turntable body is dirty or dusty, first disconnect the AC adapter, and then wipe off the dirt and dust with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use benzenes, thinners, etc. If the felt mat gets dirty, it can easily scratch the record, so remove the felt mat periodically and wipe off any dust. When storing the product for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet and wrap the equipment in plastic;...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Stylus

    Replacing the stylus Removing the stylus In addition to the deterioration of sound quality, records may also be damaged as the cartridge’s stylus tip wears down. As a rule of thumb, replace the stylus after 300 hours of use. Be sure to disconnect the product’s AC adapter from the outlet. When replacing the stylus, hold the headshell and the cartridge body firmly.

  • Page 36: Replacing A Cartridge

    Replacing a cartridge Refer to the user manual for the cartridge that you will be using if you are replacing the cartridge with a commercially available one. After you replace the old cartridge with a new one, you must readjust the overhang and the tonearm’s balance and tracking force.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Belt

    Replacing the belt The belt is a consumable part. Replace the belt if the speed of playback slows down or irregular rotation occurs. As a rule of thumb, we suggest replacing the belt once a year. Before replacing the belt, be sure to disconnect the product’s AC adapter from the outlet. Remove the felt mat.
  • Page 38 Replacing the belt Belt Attach the platter. Align one of the openings with the position of the motor pulley (brass-colored). Opening Motor pulley (brass-colored) Place the belt on the motor pulley (brass-colored). Grasp the belt that was attached in step 3 and, while pulling it, place it on the brass motor pulley.
  • Page 39 Replacing the belt Motor pulley (brass-colored) Belt Set the felt mat on the platter. Using your hands, rotate the platter ten times. Raise the tonearm lift control lever to lift the tonearm. Slowly rotate the turntable ten times by hand in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 40 Replacing the belt...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Overhang

    Adjusting the overhang The position of the cartridge must be accurately determined (adjusting the overhang) when mounting a cartridge or headshell other than the one provided. Mount the cartridge so it is parallel to the headshell. Match up the positions of the cartridge and headshell to the overhang adjustment guide on the figure and mount the cartridge so it is parallel to the headshell.

  • Page 42: When The Turntable Is Moved

    When the turntable is moved Using the product’s original packaging materials, pack the turntable in the reverse order of unpacking it. If you do not have the original packaging materials, take the following measures: After disconnecting the AC adapter from the outlet, remove the felt mat and platter, and then wrap the turntable body so that it does not get damaged.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The platter does not spin. Is the AC adapter connected to the outlet? Connect AC adapter to the outlet. Has the belt slipped from the platter? Correctly place the belt on the platter. Is the belt placed on the motor pulley? Check that the belt is placed on the motor pulley (brass-colored) correctly.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Is the product mounted on an unstable surface? Check whether the surface on which the product is mounted is suitable. There is noise when the record is playing. Is there dust on the cartridge’s stylus tip? If dust is stuck to the stylus tip, clean it with a commercially sold brush.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Keep the product away from TVs, radios, and devices with built-in tuners. The operation of these devices can be affected by the product. Keep the space between the product and the Bluetooth device free from obstacles such as people, metal, or walls and place the product and device closer to each other.
  • Page 46 Dimensions 435.6 (Unit: mm)

  • Page 47: Communication Specifications

    Specifications Communication specifications Communication system Bluetooth version 5.2 RF output 2.5 mW EIRP Maximum communication Line of sight - approx. 10 m (33') range Frequency band 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz Modulation method GFSK, Pi/4DQPSK, 8DPSK Compatible Bluetooth profile A2DP ®...

  • Page 48: General Specifications

    45 RPM adapter, RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.0 m (3.3')), AC adapter (Approx. 1.5 m (4.9')) Replacement stylus (sold AT-VMN95C separately) Replacement headshell (sold AT-HS3 BK separately) Replacement belt (sold AT-LP3XBT exclusive belt separately) For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.
  • Page 49 Trademarks ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio-Technica Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Qualcomm aptX and Qualcomm cVc are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 50 株式会社オーディオテクニカ 〒194-8666 東京都町田市西成瀬2-46-1 www.audio-technica.co.jp Audio-Technica Corporation 2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan www.audio-technica.com ©2022 Audio-Technica Corporation Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com 162502860-02-01 ver.1 2022.08.01...

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