Audio-Technica AT-PL50
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1. Remove the vinyl tie that holds the tone arm on its rest 4 Connect the power cord plug to an AC outlet Connecting to Computers or Audio Devices with 3 5 mm Input The AT PL50 connects without adapters to devices equipped with RCA connectors For maximum flexibility we have included two adapter cables to fit other popular audio inputs The first of these adapter cables dual RCA to stereo 3 5 mm mini plug male is designed to fit most popular computer audio inputs It may also be used to connect the turntable s RCA output to other equipment including e a stereo boombox equipped with a 3 5 mm mini input e powered speakers equipped with a 3 5 mm mini input e a mixer or PA system equipped with a 3 5 mm mini jack The second included adapter cable dual RCA to stereo 3 5 mm mini plug female permits connection of the turntable output to amplified speakers or similar devices The 3 5 mm stereo mini jack on the cable adapter accepts stereo mini plugs On both cables the tip carries the signal for the left channel the ring carries the right signal and the sleeve is ground common To use either adapter cable connect the turntable s red and white RCA type plugs to the cable adapter s RCA type jacks When using either cable adapter always set the AT PL50 turntable s Pre amp Selector Switch to the ON position Switch is located under the AT PL50 turntable platter NOTE If connection is d2. up into place with no gap between its top edge and the front of the black plastic tone arm head Fig 9b Replace the stylus after 400 hours of use oO To maintain original performance insist upon a genuine Audio Technica brand replacement stylus Look for the Audio Technica trademark on the front of the stylus assembly and on the packaging Figure 8 Removing the stylus BS j da Sai 9 Installing a new stylus 9b SS Engage in___ p body first 7c em y l Out In No gap here Troubleshooting Turntable does not operate if Make certain the turntable s AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is live Check the drive belt to make certain it is on correctly See Figure 10 A Remove the record mat from the turntable platter Fig 10a Place the mat in the cardboard packaging sleeve for safekeeping Through an opening in the turntable platter visually inspect to see if the drive belt is around the motor pulley Fig 10b B If the drive belt is not around the motor pulley Lift and remove the turntable Place a thumb into each of the left and right openings on the turntable platter and using the fingers to press down on the turntable hous ing s surface pull the platter straight up Fig 10c Avoid pressing on the tone arm C With the turntable platter bottom side up place the belt along the outside wall of the turntable platter s driv
3. and return to the tone arm rest automatically When this happens do not interfere with the tone arm s motion or damage to the mechanism may occur If the tone arm does not return automatically to the tone arm rest after the record has finished playing simply press the STOP button to complete operation Manual Operation 1 Remove the stylus guard from the stylus assembly Fig 3 2 Puta record on the turntable If needed use the 45 rom adapter Fig 4 Select the size of record 12 or 7 Fig 5 Select the speed 33 s rom or 45 rpm Fig 6 Press the Lift button IN to raise the tone arm Fig 7c Gently move the tone arm so the stylus is over the point on the record where play is desired to begin Oy OF ee 4 Press the Lift button again to gently lower the tone arm and play record Figure 5 a e7 Figure 6 33 Out SPEED m 45 I n Figure 7 7a 7b m O START STOP Replacing the Stylus While holding the head of the tone arm rotate the front of the stylus assembly in a forward and down motion to remove it Fig 8 As you remove the old assembly note its position and feel to aid in properly installing the new one Install the new stylus assembly as shown in Figures 9a 9b eing careful not to touch the actual stylus Make certain that the projection at the back of the assembly is fully seated in the cartridge body first Fig 9a and that the assembly clicks
4. Automatic Stereo Turntable System AT PL50 Installation and Operation audio technica Automatic Stereo Turntable System Installation and Operation Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Attention Pour pr venir feu ou choc lectrique ne pas expos l appareil a la pluie ou a l humidit CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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 Pour pr venir un choc lectrique ne pas ouvrir le couvercle Il n y aucune pi ces de rechanges a l int rieur Tout ajustement interne doit tre fait par une personne qualifi seulement R f rez tout r paration au personnel qualifi Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AT PL50 Audio Technica 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 AT PL50 stereo turntable system features e Fully automatic operation e Two speeds 3313 rom and 45 rom e Professional aluminum turntable platter e Integral Audio Tec
5. e date Prior approval from A T U S is required for return This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear abuse shipping damage or failure to use product in accordance with instructions This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repair or modification or removal or defacing of the product labeling For return approval and shipping information contact the Service Dept Audio Technica U S Inc 1221 Commerce Drive Stow Ohio 44224 Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law A TU S will have no liability for any consequential incidental or special damages any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose expires when this warranty expires This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the U S A please contact your local dealer for warranty details audio technica Audio Technica U S Inc 1221 Commerce Drive Stow Ohio 44224 330 686 2600 www audio technica com P51465 02 2008 Audio Technica U S Inc Printed in China
6. e rim making certain that the belt is smooth and flat all the way around Fig 10d D Put the turntable back on the center spindle make certain it is fully seated and align one of its openings over the motor pulley position E Through the opening carefully hook the turntable belt with a finger or with the original red ribbon never use a Sharp object and pull the belt over the motor pulley Fig 10e Make certain the belt is not twisted between the pulley and the platter s drive rim F Put the record mat back on the platter G While holding the tone arm in its rest position slowly turn the platter by hand clockwise at least 10 rotations to clear the mechanism s automatic cycle Drive belt Figure 10 Checking the drive belt 10a 10b 10c Motor pulley Troubleshooting continued Turntable operates but no sound at all 1 2 3 4 The stylus guard is still in place The tone arm Lift button is pressed in Amplifier controls set incorrectly wrong input select ed tape monitor on speakers switched off etc Check the stylus on phono cartridge for correct place ment Refer to the instructions for replacing the stylus on page 5 Turntable operates but no sound or sound not loud enough di If the turntable is connected to an AUX high level input The Pre amp Selector Switch may be set to the OFF position phono input level The input gain
7. esired to a mono amplifier speaker make certain to use a stereo to mono adapter available from your dealer or an electronic parts store Inserting a mono plug in the stereo jack will disable one of the stereo channels Other adapter cable configurations will be available from dealers and parts stores for connecting to devices needing different terminations Operation Automatic Operation 1 Remove the stylus guard from the stylus assembly Fig 3 2 Puta record on the turntable If needed use the 45 rpm adapter Fig 4 3 Select the size of record 12 or 7 Fig 5 4 Select the speed 33 s rom or 45 rpm Fig 6 5 Start Gently push the START button Fig 7a The turntable will start and the tone arm automatically will move to the lead in groove When the record has fin ished playing the tone arm automatically will return to the tone arm rest and the turntable will shut off 6 Stop To stop playing the record before it reaches the end press the STOP button Fig 7b The tone arm will lift and return to the tone arm rest and the turntable will shut off 7 Pause To pause the record before it has completed playing press the tone arm Lift button Fig 7c Press the Lift button again to continue playing the record Figure 3 Stylus assembly y 4 iin Stylus Needle Stylus guard Figure 4 S SS 45 rpm adapter res Caution When the tone arm reaches the end of the record it will lift
8. hnica Dual Magnet phono cartridge with replaceable diamond stylus e Integral switchable stereo phono pre amplifier Permits use of turntable with stereo amplifiers having either magnetic phono inputs or AUX high level inputs also allows convenient use of turntable with most powered speakers e Damped Lift cueing mechanism with front panel control e 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 Stylus assembly Stylus Needle Stylus guard Initial Setup Figure 1 Inputs and pre amp selector switch AUX PHONO Amplifier Input Jacks Pre amp Selector Switch Setting the Pre amp Switch Figure 2 Assembling the turntable For increased flexibility of use this turntable has an internal 2a Drive belt stereo phono pre amplifier The Pre amp Selector Switch is located under the turntable platter in the rear center Red ribbon Motor spindle Fig 1 If the system amplifier you are using has a PHONO input set the Pre amp Selector Switch to the OFF positio
9. m mini plug female stereo adapter cable 45 rpm adapter Replacement stylus ATN3600L Tips For Better Performance When opening or closing the turntable cover handle it gently moving it either at the center or equally from both sides Do not touch the stylus tip with your fingers avoid bumping the stylus on the turntable mat or a record s edge e Wipe the dust cover and turntable housing gently with a soft cloth Use only a small amount of mild detergent solution to clean the turntable and dust cover e Never apply harsh chemicals or solvents to any part of the turntable system Clean the stylus tip frequently using a soft brush with a back to front motion only If you use a stylus cleaning fluid use it very sparingly Prior to moving the turntable always unplug it from the AC outlet and fasten the tone arm on the tone arm rest with the vinyl twist tie Visit our Web Site www audio technica com One Year Limited Warranty Audio Technica brand products purchased in the U S A are warranted for one year from date of purchase by Audio Technica U S Inc AT U S to be free of defects in materials and workmanship In event of such defect product will be repaired promptly without charge or at our option replaced with a new product of equal or superior value if delivered to AT U S or an Authorized Service Center prepaid together with the sales slip or other proof of purchas
10. n If your amplifier does not have a PHONO input set the Pre amp Selector Switch to the ON position and connect the turntable s output cables to the AUX or other high level input on the amplifier described later Gai Assembling the Turntable 1 Carefully place the turntable platter on the center Drive belt spindle making certain the platter is fully seated on the spindle 2 While holding both ends of the red tape ribbon on the 2b Record mat 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 pulley s 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 Connecting to Stereo System 1 Connect the red RCA type pin plug to the right channel input and the white RCA type pin plug to the left channel input of the amplifier Fig 1 page 3 2 With the tone arm still fastened to the tone arm rest slowly turn the turntable platter clockwise ten times to make certain the automatic mechanism is fully cycled 3
11. of the amplified speaker or similar device may be too low The stylus assembly may not be fully seated in the cartridge body See Fig 9 on page 5 Sound is very distorted 1 Turntable connected to an amplifier s PHONO input If the pre amp switch is set to the ON position AUX high level output a phono input will be overloaded Turntable moves slightly up and down 1 Usually this is a normal condition and not a problem If this causes the turntable to be unable to trace the record please contact your dealer or our service department Make very certain the surface upon which the turntable is resting is not picking up vibrations from the floor or walls or from direct speaker sound Specifications Type Belt drive turntable fully automatic Platter Aluminum Motor DC servo controlled Speeds 33 3 45 rom Wow and flutter 0 25 WRMS Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Cartridge Integral Dual Magnet stereo cartridge with diamond stylus Output level Preamp Off Preamp On 2 5 mV nominal at 1 KHz 5 cm sec 200 mV nominal at 1 KHz 5 cm sec Phono preamp gain 38 dB nominal RIAA equalized Power 120V AC 60 Hz 3W Dimensions 14 17 W x 3 82 H x 14 06 D 360 mm W x 97 mm H x 357 mm D Net weight 5 3 Ibs 2 4 kg Furnished accessories Dual RCA female to e 3 5 mm mini plug male stereo adapter cable dual RCA female to e 3 5 m
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