Audio technica pl50 owners manual

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2 Automatic Stereo Turntable System Installation and Operation To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no userserviceable parts inside. Internal adjustments are for qualified professionals only. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Pour prévenir un choc électrique, ne pas ouvrir le couvercle. Il ny aucune pièces de rechanges à lintérieur. Tout ajustement interne doit être fait par une personne qualifié seulement. Référez tout réparation au personnel qualifié. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Attention: Pour prévenir feu ou choc électrique, ne pas exposé lappareil à la pluie ou à lhumidité. Thank you for purchasing the ATPL50. AudioTechnica has been a leading manufacturer of innovative stereo phonograph products for more than 40 years. We are pleased to provide this turntable, with its excellent performance and many convenient features, for your enjoyment. The ATPL50 stereo turntable system features: - Fully automatic operation - Two speeds: 33 1/3rpm and 45 rpm - Professional aluminum turntable platter - Integral AudioTechnica Dual Magnet -„¢phono cartridge with replaceable diamond stylus - Integral, switchable stereo phono preamplifier. Permits use of turntable with stereo amplifiers having either magneticphono inputs or AUX (highlevel) inputs; also allows convenient use of turntable with most powered speakers - Damped Lift/cueing mechanism with frontpanel control - Handsome removable dust cover To assure maximum satisfaction from this product, please read the information and follow the instructions presented in this manual. Please keep the manual in an accessible location for future reference. We suggest that you save all the packaging materials for possible future storage, moving or shipping. CAUTION: To avoid stylus damage, make certain the included stylus guard is in place whenever the turntable is being installed, moved or cleaned. Introduction Stylus assembly Stylus (Needle) Stylus guard

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3 Initial Setup Setting the Preamp Switch For increased flexibility of use, this turntable has an internal stereo phono preamplifier . The Preamp Selector Switch is located under the turntable platter, in the rearcenter (Fig. 1). If the system amplifier you are using has a PHONO input, set the Preamp Selector Switch to the OFF position. If your amplifier does not have a PHONO input, set the Preamp Selector Switch to the ON position and connect the turntables output cables to the AUX or other highlevel input on the amplifier (described later). Assembling the Turntable 1. Carefully place the turntable platter on the center spindle, making certain the platter is fully seated on the spindle. 2. While holding both ends of the red tape ribbon on the turntable belt, carefully pull the belt over the motor pulley (Fig. 2a). (If the belt drops off, remove the turntable platter and put the belt back on it, as described on page 6.) 3. Once the belt is seated in the pulleys groove, carefully remove the ribbon. Make certain the belt is not twisted. 4. Place the turntable mat on top of the turntable platter (Fig. 2b). 5. If desired, the hinged dust cover may be removed. Hold both sides of the dust cover and pull upward gently and evenly to detach the cover from the turntable (Fig. 2c). Keep the cover in a safe, clean place. AUX PHONO Input Jacks Preamp Selector Switch Amplifier White Red AC AC Figure 1 Inputs and preamp selector switch 2b Record mat 2c Dust cover removal Figure 2 Assembling the turntable 2a Drive belt Red ribbon Motor spindle Drive belt