Playing A Record; Before Playing A Record - Audio Technica AT-LP120XBTa-USB User Manual

Playing a record

Before playing a record

1. Remove the cartridge's protector.
• If the tonearm is fixed to the tonearm rest, unlatch the clamp.
Protector
2. Turn the power dial to the ON position.
• The power dial, power indicator LED and platter speed buttons will light up.
3. If desired, plug in the stylus target light for illumination of the
stylus tip position on the record.
4. Place the record on the platter so that the center hole aligns with
the spindle.
• If playing a 45 RPM record, attach the 45 RPM adapter (see the diagram to
the right below).
At 33-1/3 RPM
Record
Platter
5. Set the platter rotation speed (33/45/78) to match that of the
record.
• To set the platter speed for 78 RPM, press both the 33 and 45 RPM buttons
simultaneously.
At 45 RPM
45-RPM
adapter
Playing a record
Lower the volume of the amplifier, speakers, etc., sufficiently.
1. Press the START/STOP button.
• The platter begins to rotate.
2. Raise the tonearm by lifting the tonearm lift control lever to the
UP position.
3. Position the tonearm over the desired location (groove) on the
record.
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