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Audio Technica AT-LPA2 User Manual

Audio Technica AT-LPA2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AT-LPA2 Belt-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: Fcc Notice

    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 Remove the protective sheet before use.
  • Page 8 Package contents Platter Remove the protective sheet before use. The side where you can see the hexagonal nut (see figure) is the bottom side of the platter. Be mindful of the top and bottom when installing. Drive belt Control unit Dust cover hinges Headshell with cartridge 45 RPM adapter...

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Turntable body Top view Motor pulley Platter Drive belt Spindle Tonearm...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Part names and functions Rear view Dust cover hinge holder Attachment points for dust cover hinges. Foot Adjust the level of the product. Ground (earth) terminal Connect the amplifier’s ground (earth) terminal to this terminal using the ground cable. Stereo output terminal Connect the RCA audio cable.
  • Page 11 Part names and functions Tonearm Counterweight Balances the tonearm and adjusts to provide the proper tracking force. There are two counterweights with different weights. Attach the counterweight (light) if using the included cartridge. Attach the correct counterweight for the weight of the cartridge you are using. For details, see "Choosing the correct counterweight" (p. 18). Tracking force gauge ring Use to adjust the tracking force.

  • Page 12: Control Unit

    Part names and functions Tonearm rest with clamp Use the clamp to secure the tonearm so that it does not move. Tonearm lift control lever Operates the tonearm lift. Tonearm Locking ring Rotate the ring to the left (counterclockwise) to secure the headshell. To remove the headshell, rotate the ring to the right.
  • Page 13 Part names and functions Rear view Turntable connection terminal Connect the turntable body using the control cable. Power input jack Insert the power cable here.

  • Page 14: 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 15 Preparation for use With the power turned off, set the platter on the spindle. Do not mistake the top and bottom of the platter. The side where you can see the hexagonal nut is the bottom side of the platter. 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.

  • Page 16: Assembling The Tonearm

    Preparation for use Assembling the tonearm Remove the cable tie used to secure the tonearm at the time of delivery. Use the clamp to temporarily secure the tonearm to the tonearm rest. Insert the headshell into the tonearm. Hold the right and left edges of the headshell so that you do not damage the stylus or cut the cartridge’s wires.

  • Page 17: Setting Tonearm Balance

    Preparation for use Do not drag the cartridge’s stylus across the record or platter when adjusting the tonearm’s balance or tracking force. Doing so may damage the stylus. Setting tonearm balance Remove the cartridge’s protector. Remove the clamp and lift the tonearm lift control lever. The tonearm is tilted because the balance has yet to be adjusted.

  • Page 18: Setting Tracking Force

    Preparation for use While still lightly holding the headshell, turn the counterweight to adjust the tonearm’s balance. Adjust the balance so that the tonearm is level when you release the headshell. 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”...

  • Page 19: Setting The Anti-Skate Adjustment

    Preparation for use Choosing the correct counterweight When using a cartridge other than the one included, choose the correct counterweight for the weight of the cartridge. The small counterweight is lighter while the large counterweight is heavier. Counterweight Compatible cartridge weight Counterweight (light) 6.1 g (0.22 oz) to 9.2 g (0.32 oz) Counterweight (heavy)
  • Page 20 Preparation for use String Tonearm lift Weight for anti-skate Slot Adjust the position of the ring on the anti-skate bar to set the proper weight for anti-skate multiplier for the tracking force setting on the counterweight. Using the left side of the ring as a reference, align with the multiplier scale. If using the included cartridge, set to “1.0”.
  • Page 21 Preparation for use Proper cartridge tracking force Weight used Anti-skate multiplier 1.3 g (0.046 oz) 0.65 1.4 g (0.049 oz) 1.5 g (0.053 oz) 0.75 1.6 g (0.056 oz) 2.0 g (0.071 oz) 1.7 g (0.060 oz) 0.85 1.8 g (0.063 oz) 1.9 g (0.067 oz) 0.95 2.0 g (0.071 oz) (included cartridge)

  • Page 22: Installing The Dust Cover

    Preparation for use Installing the dust cover The dust cover is designed to protect the product’s sensitive components from foreign materials such as dust when the product is not in use. Attach the dust cover hinges to the slots on the dust cover. Insert the hinges of the dust cover into the two dust cover hinge holders on the back of the body.

  • Page 23: Using The Product

    Using the product This product is used by connecting the turntable body and control unit. This product does not have a built-in phono equalizer function. Connect the RCA audio cable to the PHONO input jack of a phono equalizer or an amplifier with a built-in phono equalizer. Connecting to the control unit Connect the turntable body and control unit using the control cable.

  • Page 24: Before Playing A Record

    Using the product Connecting to a phono equalizer or an amplifier with built-in phono equalizer The RCA audio cable’s red plug is for the right (R) channel, and the white plug is for the left (L) channel. Because this product includes an MC cartridge, a phono equalizer or MC transformer that is compatible with MC cartridges is required.

  • Page 25: Playing A Record

    Using the product Place the record on the platter so that the center hole aligns with the spindle. At 33-1/3 RPM At 45 RPM To play a 45 RPM record, attach the 45 RPM adapter. Playing a record Lower the volume of the amplifier, active speakers, etc., sufficiently. Turn on the control unit by pressing the power supply button.
  • Page 26 Using the product The power supply indicator lamp turns on. Select the speed by pressing the platter speed button. Select “33” to play 33-1/3-RPM records or “45” to play 45-RPM records. The indicator lamp for the selected speed turns on. Press the START/STOP button.
  • Page 27 Using the product 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 4 and 5, 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 28: Pausing The Record

    Using the product The tonearm descends slowly onto the record and play begins. Do not subject the product to strong impact during playback. Pausing the record After lowering the volume of the amplifier, etc., sufficiently, lift the tonearm with the tonearm lift control lever.
  • Page 29 Using the product If the platter gets dirty, it can easily scratch the record, so remove the platter periodically and wipe off any dust. To prevent the record from becoming scratched or warped, remove it after use. Do not use a platter other than the one provided. This product is not intended for DJs.
  • Page 30 Care Cleaning the turntable body and control unit 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 alcohol, benzenes, thinners, etc. If the platter gets dirty, it can easily scratch the record, so remove the platter periodically and wipe off any dust.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Cartridge

    Replacing the cartridge 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 included cartridge after 300 hours of use.

  • Page 32: 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 33 Replacing a cartridge Adjust the tonearm balance, tracking force and anti-skate. Refer to "Setting tonearm balance" (p. 16), "Setting tracking force" (p. 17) and "Setting the anti-skate adjustment" (p. 18) to adjust them. Adjust the tonearm's height. Refer to "Adjusting the tonearm’s height" (p. 34) to adjust it.

  • Page 34: 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, first turn off the power, and then disconnect the product’s power cable from the outlet. Remove the belt from the motor pulley, and then remove the old belt.
  • Page 35 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 36 Adjusting the tonearm’s height Reinsert the hexagonal wrench into the tonearm height adjustment screw and turn it clockwise to fix the tonearm height. Place a record on the platter, position the cartridge over the record. Lower the stylus tip to the record surface, and confirm that the tonearm is parallel to the record’s surface.

  • Page 37: 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 (at actual size) the PDF for the Overhang Adjustment Guide available on our website.

  • Page 38: 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, disconnect the power cable from the outlet, remove the platter, and then wrap the turntable body so that it does not get damaged.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The platter does not spin. Is the control cable disconnected from the turntable body or control unit? Plug the control cable into the turntable body and control unit. 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.
  • Page 40 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 platter speed button to select the correct speed for the type of record being played. Humming noise is heard during playback.
  • Page 41 Dimensions (Unit: mm)
  • Page 42 Dimensions (Unit: mm)

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Turntable specifications Motor DC servo motor Drive method Belt drive Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM Turntable platter 20 mm (0.79") thick acrylic platter < 0.12% WRMS (33 RPM) Wow and flutter Signal-to-noise ratio > 60 dB Tonearm specifications Type Static balanced straight carbon tonearm 223.6 mm (8.8") Effective length...

  • Page 44: General Specifications

    (approx. 1.0 m (3.3')), ground cable (approx. 1.1 m (3.6')), hexagonal wrench, gloves Replacement belt (sold AT-LPA2 exclusive belt separately) [1] The length of the power cable and its plug type may differ depending on the country of sale.
  • Page 45 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 ©2025 Audio-Technica Corporation Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com 351718610-02-01 ver.1 2025.04.01...

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