Audio Technica AT-LP5X User Manual

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Part names and functions
Tonearm
1
Counterweight
Balances the tonearm and adjusts to provide the proper tracking
force.
2
Tracking force gauge ring
Use to adjust the tracking force.
3
Tonearm lift
Moves the tonearm vertically to and from the face of the record.
4
Tonearm lift adjust screw
Use to set the amount of tonearm lift.
5
Tonearm rest with clamp
Use the clamp to secure the tonearm so that it does not move.
6
Anti-skate control dial
While the record is playing, a force acts on the stylus tip to pull it
inward. This force can be counteracted by setting the same values
for anti-skate and the tracking force.
7
Tonearm lift control lever
Operates the tonearm lift.
8
Locking ring
Rotate the ring to the left (counterclockwise) to secure the
headshell. To remove the headshell, rotate the ring to the right.
9
Headshell
The cartridge (AT-VM95E) is attached to the headshell (AT-HS6).
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Audio Technica AT-LP5X Specifications

Turntable

type	3-speed, fully manual operation
motor	DC servo motor
drive method	Direct drive
speeds	33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
starting torque	> 1.0 kgf.cm

Tonearm

type	Static balanced J-shaped tonearm
effective length	247 mm
overhang	17 mm
stylus pressure adjustment range	0 to 4 g
applicable cartridge weight range	15 to 20 g (including headshell)

Cartridge and Headshell

cartridge model	AT-VM95E
cartridge type	VM
output voltage	4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
tracking force range	1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
headshell weight	9.3 g (0.33 oz) (including lead wire)

USB Function

A/D	16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable
computer interface	USB 2.0 Compliant, Windows 7 or above, or MAC OSX or above

General

power supply requirements	100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A Max.
power consumption	3 W
dimensions	450.0 mm (17.72") × 352.0 mm (13.86") × 157.0 mm (6.18") (W × D × H)
weight	7.3 kg (16.1 lbs)