Audio-Techica AT-LP60X User manual

User Manual
Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable
AT-LP60X

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product.
Read through this user manual before using the product to ensure its correct use. Also, keep this manual for future reference.
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.
Package contents
Make sure that you have all the included items listed below before using this product.
If some items are missing or damaged, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.
• Turntable body • Felt mat • Platter (with drive belt)
• AC adapter (approx. 1.5 m (4.9'))
• Quick start guide
• Caution guide
• 45 RPM adapter • RCA audio cable
(approx. 1.2 m (3.9'))
After purchase, we suggest that you save all packaging materials for possible future storage, moving, or shipping.

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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.
• To avoid electric shock, do not open the cabinet.
• Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Do not expose this apparatus to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
• Do not subject this apparatus to strong impact.
• This apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily grasp the AC adapter at any time.
• In case of emergency, disconnect the AC adapter quickly.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
this apparatus.
• To prevent fire, do not place any naked flame sources (such
as lighted candles) on this apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a
bookcase or similar unit.
•
Install this apparatus only in the place where ventilation is good.
• The rating label is put on the bottom of this apparatus.
For customers in the USA
FCC Notice
Warning:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Caution:
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Safety precautions
For customers in Canada
IC statement:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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. Do not open
the dust cover during playback.
Cartridge
• Attach the provided protector to the cartridge when the
product is not in use.
• Do not touch the stylus of the cartridge with your finger.
• Do not allow the stylus to bump against the platter, felt mat,
or edge of the record.

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Part names and functions
145 RPM adapter (shown in receptacle)
Adapts 7" records with large center holes to fit center
spindle.
2Platter
3Spindle
4Felt mat
5Dust cover hinge holders
Attachment points for dust cover hinges.
6Tonearm
7Tonearm rest
8Headshell and cartridge
The cartridge (AT3600L) is attached to the headshell.
9Size selector
Switch between 12" and 7", according to the size of the
record.
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Dust cover
11
Platter speed button
Select the platter speed (33-1/3 or 45 RPM).
12
START button
Spins the platter and moves the tonearm.
13
STOP button
Returns the tonearm to its original position and stops the
platter.
14
Tonearm lift button
Lifts and lowers tonearm for manual selection.
15
Pre-amplifier selector switch
If using an amplifier with a PHONO input jack, set this
switch to the PHONO position. If connecting to the AUX
jack of an amplifier, set this switch to the LINE position.
16
Stereo output terminals
Connect the RCA audio cable.
17
Power input jack
Connect the AC adapter.
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Preparation for use
Installing the turntable
• Mount 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.
Installing/removing the dust cover
When removing the dust cover, slowly pull the dust cover out
from the dust cover hinge holders. When attaching the dust
cover, insert the hinges of the dust cover into the two dust
cover hinge holders on the back of the body.
Assembling the product
This product requires some assembly before using it for the
first time.
Do not connect the AC adapter until assembly is complete.
1. Set the platter on the spindle.
• Make certain that the platter is fully seated on the spindle.
2. Place the belt on the motor pulley (brass-colored).
• Align one of the platter openings with the brass motor
pulley, and, while pulling both ends of the red ribbon that
comes attached to the belt, place the belt on the motor
pulley, as per the diagram. When doing this, be careful not
to twist the belt.
3. Remove the red ribbon from the belt.
4. 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.
Felt mat
45 RPM adapter
Opening Platter
Spindle
Motor pulley
(brass-colored)
Hinge
Straight Twisted
Motor pulley
(brass-colored)
Belt
Red ribbon

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Preparation for use
Rotating the platter
1. Using your hands, rotate the platter ten times.
• Remove the tie that locks the tonearm and press the
tonearm lift button 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 resetting the auto mechanism,
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.
Setting pre-amplifier selector switch
This product has a built-in phono equalizer function. You can
use the product even if you do not have a phono amplifier or
connectable equipment with a built-in phono amplifier.
Use the pre-amplifier selector switch to set the output, as
shown below.
Connectable
equipment
being used
Position of
pre-amplifier
selector switch
Where to connect
RCA audio cable
Device with
phono input
PHONO Phono input
jack and ground
(earth) terminal
of connectable
equipment
Device without
phono input
LINE AUX or line input
jack of connectable
equipment
PC sound card LINE PC sound card’s line
input jack*
*An audio adapter (sold separately) may be required to connect the
RCA audio cable to the line input jack of the PC sound card.
Connecting the device
Align the settings for the pre-amplifier selector switch and
connect the RCA audio cable to an input jack that is compatible
with the connectable equipment you are using (amplifier,
receiver, active speakers, sound card, etc.).
• The RCA audio cable's red jack is for the right (R) channel,
and the white jack is for the left (L) channel.
Connecting the AC adapter
This product does not have a power switch. A standby current
is always running through the product, even when it is not
being used; disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet when
not using the product for a long period of time.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the outlet.
• Connect the AC adapter to the outlet without removing
the cartridge’s protector. If the platter has rotated, press
the STOP button without touching the tonearm, and then
wait until the tonearm returns to its original position.
AUX
L R
PHONO
L R
With PHONO
With PHONO
Without PHONO
Without PHONO
To outlet
To outlet
Connectable equipment
(Amplifier, etc.)
Tonearm

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Playing a record
Before playing a record
1. Remove the cartridge’s protector.
• Pull the protector straight forward to remove it.
• Applying a downward force may cause the stylus to come
off the body. Only low volume is output if the stylus has
come off, or is about to come off, so refer to “Replacing
the stylus” on p. 8 to reattach the stylus correctly.
2. Place the record on the felt mat so that the center hole
aligns with the spindle.
•
If playing a 45 RPM record with a large center hole, attach
the 45 RPM adapter (see the right side of the diagram below).
Automatic operation
Lower the volume of the amplifier, speakers, etc. sufficiently.
1. 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.
2. Press the speed with the platter speed button.
• Select “33” for a 33-1/3 RPM record, and “45” for a 45
RPM record.
3. Press the START button.
• Do not bump the product while the record is playing.
• Do not switch the record size selection while the record
is playing. Doing either of these can cause the product to
malfunction.
Manual operation
Lower the volume of the amplifier, speakers, etc. sufficiently.
1. Press the tonearm lift button.
• When you press the tonearm lift button, the tonearm rises
from the tonearm rest.
2. Position the tonearm over the desired location (groove) on
the record.
3. Press the tonearm lift button.
• When you press the tonearm lift button, the tonearm
descends slowly onto the record and play begins.
protector
45 RPM adapter

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Playing a record
Pausing the record
1. After lowering the volume of the amplifier, speakers,
etc. sufficiently, press the tonearm lift button to lift the
tonearm.
Stopping the record
Once the record has played to the end, the tonearm will
automatically return to the tonearm rest.
To manually stop the record, do the following.
1. Lower the volume of the amplifier, speakers, etc. sufficiently.
2. Press the STOP button.
• Once the record stops playing, the tonearm automatically
returns to the tonearm rest.
3. Remove the record after the platter has come to a
complete stop.
• When the tonearm reaches the end (center) of the record, it will
automatically lift and return to the tonearm rest. Do not interfere
with its motion. Doing so can cause the product to malfunction.
If the tonearm does not lift and return to the tonearm rest, press
the STOP button to complete this operation.
• If the felt mat gets dirty, it can easily scratch the record, so
remove the felt mat periodically and wipe off any dust.
• To prevent the record from scratches and warping, remove it
after use.
• Do not use a disk stabilizer.
• Do not use a platter other than the one provided.
• This product is not intended for DJs. Do not touch the record or
the platter while the record is playing.
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.
• When storing the product for a long time, disconnect the AC
adapter from the outlet and wrap the product in plastic; do
not allow it to become damp.
Stylus tip
• If dirt and grime are stuck to the stylus tip, clean it with a
commercially sold brush.
• We recommend using a stylus cleaner (sold separately) if the
stylus tip is considerably dirty. Clean the stylus tip by moving
the brush from the rear to the front of the stylus tip.

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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 400 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 tightly.
1. Rotate the front of the stylus in a forward and down
motion.
Installing a new replacement stylus
1. Mount the new replacement stylus to the cartridge.
2. Lift the stylus up until you hear a click.
3. Make sure there is no gap between the headshell and the
cartridge.
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.
1. Remove the felt mat.
2. Remove the platter, turn the platter over, and then remove
the old belt.
• Place your thumbs in the openings and pull up strongly.
3. Place the new belt around the inner circle.
• Be careful not to twist the belt while doing this.
4. Attach the platter.
• Align one of the openings with the position of the motor
pulley (brass-colored).
Belt
Opening Motor pulley (brass-colored)
Engage in body first

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Replacing the belt
5. 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.
6. Using your hands, rotate the platter ten times.
• Slowly rotate the turntable ten times by hand in the
direction of the arrow.
When the turntable is moved
Using the product's original packing materials, wrap the
turntable in the reverse order from when you unwrapped it. If
you do not have the packaging materials, take the following
measures:
• After disconnecting the AC adapter from the outlet, remove
the felt mat and platter, and then wrap them so that they do
not get damaged.
• Attach the protector to the cartridge.
• Use a string or something similar to tie the tonearm to the
rest so that it does not move.
• Wrap the turntable body with paper or a soft cloth so that it
does not get damaged.
Place the belt
Motor pulley
(brass-colored)