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Audio Technica AT-LP8X User Manual

Audio Technica AT-LP8X User Manual

Semi-automatic direct-drive turntable
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AT-LP8X
Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable
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  • Page 1 AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct-Drive 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 plug of the power cable 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 Safety precautions Caution To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Internal adjustments are for qualified professionals only. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 5: For Customers In Canada

    Safety precautions For customers in Canada ISED statement CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

  • Page 6: 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 opening or closing the dust cover, do so slowly. When closing the dust cover, close it completely. Cartridge The stylus is extremely delicate.

  • Page 7: 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 Rubber mat...
  • Page 8 Package contents Counterweight Sub-counterweight 45 RPM adapter Power cable (Approx. 1.8 m (5.9')) RCA audio cable (Approx. 1.0 m (3.3')) Quick Start Guide Caution Guide...

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Top view Platter Rubber mat Spindle Control knob Use to select the platter speed (33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, or 78 RPM). Power supply indicator lamp Indicates that power is on with a blue light. START button LIFT button Tonearm START indicator lamp...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Part names and functions Rear view Foot Adjust the level of the product. Dust cover hinge holder Attachment points for dust cover hinges. Stereo output terminal Connect the RCA audio cable. Connect it to the amplifier’s PHONO input jack. The red terminal is the right channel and the white terminal is the left channel.
  • Page 11 Part names and functions Tonearm Sub-counterweight Attached when the tonearm’s balance cannot be adjusted using the counterweight alone. Counterweight Balances the tonearm and adjusts to provide the proper tracking force. Tracking force gauge ring Use to adjust the tracking force. Tonearm height adjustment lever Move it to the left or right to adjust the tonearm’s height.
  • Page 12 Part names and functions 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 13: 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 14: Assembling The Tonearm

    Preparation for use To avoid damaging the spindle when seating the platter, align the positions of the spindle and the platter’s hole, and then slowly seat the platter. Make certain that the platter and rubber mat are fully seated on the spindle. Rubber mat Platter Assembling the tonearm...

  • Page 15: Tonearm Balance And Tracking Force

    Preparation for use Attach the counterweight to the back of the tonearm and slowly turn it counterclockwise (to the left). 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.
  • Page 16 Preparation for use Release the clamp. Move the tonearm over the rubber mat. Press the LIFT button while holding the headshell. Be careful not to allow the stylus tip to touch the rubber mat. Tonearm lift Tonearm The tonearm lift lowers (LIFT indicator lamp: off). While still lightly holding the headshell, turn the counterweight to adjust the tonearm’s balance.
  • Page 17 Preparation for use Tonearm Return the tonearm to the tonearm rest. Turn off the power switch. How to attach the sub-counterweight Attach the sub-counterweight when the tonearm’s balance cannot be adjusted using the counterweight alone. This may be necessary if you are using another commercially available cartridge other than the one supplied with this product. Attach the sub-counterweight to the back of the tonearm.

  • Page 18: Setting Tracking Force

    Preparation for use 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. Tracking force gauge ring Turn the counterweight and the tracking force gauge ring counterclockwise (to the left) to set the tracking force to the recommended tracking force value for the cartridge you are using.

  • Page 19: Installing The Dust Cover

    Preparation for use 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. Insert the dust cover hinges into the two dust cover hinge holders on the back of the body, and attach the dust cover to the dust cover hinges.

  • Page 20: Using The Product

    Using the product This product does not have a built-in phono equalizer function. Connect the RCA audio cable to the PHONO input terminal of a phono equalizer or an amplifier with a built-in phono equalizer. Connecting to a phono equalizer or an amplifier with built-in phono equalizer The RCA audio cable’s red jack is for the right (R) channel, and the white jack is for the left (L) channel.

  • Page 21: Playing A Record

    Using the product Pull the protector straight forward to remove it. If the tonearm is fixed to the tonearm rest, remove the clamp. Place the record on the rubber mat so that the center hole aligns with the spindle. At 33-1/3 RPM or 78 RPM At 45 RPM To play a 45 RPM record, attach the 45 RPM adapter.
  • Page 22 Using the product Turn on the power switch. Use the control knob to select the speed and press the START button. Select “33” to play 33-1/3 RPM records, “45” to play 45 RPM records, and “78” to play 78 RPM records. The platter begins spinning (START indicator lamp: blue).

  • Page 23: Pausing The Record

    Using the product The tonearm lift lowers (LIFT indicator lamp: off), the tonearm descends slowly onto the record, and play begins. Do not subject the product to strong impact during playback. Pausing the record Lower the volume of the amplifier, etc. sufficiently. Press the LIFT button.

  • Page 24: Auto-Stop Function

    Using the product If the rubber mat gets dirty, it can easily scratch the record, so remove the rubber mat periodically and wipe off any dust. To prevent the record from becoming scratched or warped, remove it after use. Do not use a disk stabilizer. Do not use a platter other than the one provided.
  • Page 25 Care Turntable body When the turntable body is dirty or dusty, first turn off the power switch, disconnect the power cable, and then wipe off the dirt and dust with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use benzenes, thinners, etc. If the rubber mat gets dirty, it can easily scratch the record, so remove the rubber mat periodically and wipe off any dust.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Stylus

    Replacing the stylus Removing the stylus In addition to the deterioration of sound quality, records may also be damaged as the stylus tip of the cartridge wears down. As a rule of thumb, replace the stylus after 300 hours of use. Be sure to first turn off the power switch, and then disconnect the product’s power cable from the outlet.

  • Page 27: 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 28 Replacing a cartridge Adjust the tonearm balance and tracking force. Refer to "Setting tonearm balance" (p. 14) and "Setting tracking force" (p. 17) to adjust them.
  • Page 29 Adjusting the tonearm’s height When installing a cartridge other than the one provided, you must maintain a suitable distance between the cartridge and the surface of the record. Place the stylus tip with recommended tracking force on the record and confirm that the tonearm is parallel to the record’s surface.
  • Page 30 Adjusting the tonearm’s height Turn the tonearm height adjustment lever to lock it in place. Place a record on the rubber mat, and position the tonearm over the record. Lower the stylus tip to the record surface, and confirm that the tonearm is parallel to the record’s surface.

  • Page 31: 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. Please use a printer to print the PDF for the Overhang Adjustment Guide released on our website at equal size.

  • Page 32: 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 turning off the power switch, disconnect the power cable from the outlet, remove the rubber mat and platter, and then wrap the turntable body so that it does not get damaged.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The platter does not spin Is the power cable connected to the outlet? Connect the power cable to the outlet. The platter spins, but there is no sound or the volume is not loud enough Is the cartridge’s protector still attached to the cartridge? Remove the cartridge’s protector. Is the tonearm lifted? Lower the tonearm.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting The sound when the record is playing is either too fast or too slow Are the speed settings for the product correct? Use the control knob to select the correct speed for the type of record being played. Humming noise is heard during playback Is the ground line connected correctly? Make sure the ground line is properly connected.
  • Page 35 Dimensions (Unit: mm)
  • Page 36 Dimensions (Unit: mm)

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications Turntable specifications Motor DC servo motor Drive method Direct drive method Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM or 78 RPM Turntable platter Die-cast aluminum, rubber damper 1.0 kgf.cm (0.87 lbf.in) Starting torque Braking method Electronic braking Wow and flutter < 0.1% (WTD) @3 kHz (JIS) Signal-to-noise ratio >...

  • Page 38: General Specifications

    Specifications General specifications Dimensions 450 mm (18”) × 352 mm (14”) × 161 mm (6.3”) (W × D × H) Weight Approx. 10.4 kg (23 lbs) Power supply requirements 100 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Dust cover, Rubber mat, Platter, Dust cover hinge, Counterweight, Sub- counterweight, Headshell (AT-LT10) with VM stereo cartridge (AT-VM95E BK), Accessories 45 RPM adapter, RCA audio cable (Approx.
  • Page 39 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 ©2024 Audio-Technica Corporation Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com 351712890-02-01 ver.1 2024.10.01...

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