Audio-Technica AT-PL120 - Manual (Page 9)

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Troubleshooting
Turntable operates but emits no sound or not enough
sound.
1.
The stylus guard is still in place. Remove the stylus guard.
2. The tone arm is in the lift position. Lower the tone arm.
3. Mixer/amplifier (system) controls are set incorrectly: wrong
input selected, tape monitor on, speakers switched off,
etc. Verify proper control settings.
4. Stylus is broken or missing. Check the stylus assembly and
replace if necessary.
5. The stylus assembly may not be fully seated in the
cartridge body. Check the cartridge and adjust if necessary.
6. The pre-amp selector switch is set in the wrong
position. Verify that it is set for proper output to match
mixer/amplifier.
- No sound/very weak sound: Phono Out setting into an
Aux/Line input.
- Very loud/distorted sound: Line Out setting into a
Phono input.
Turntable operates but stylus “skips” across record.
1.
The stylus guard is still in place. Remove the stylus guard.
2. The tracking force is set too light. Set tracking force per
cartridge manufacturer's recommendation.
3. The tracking force is set too heavy (stylus assembly is
bottoming out on record). Set tracking force per cartridge
manufacturer's recommendation.
4. The anti-skate control is set improperly. Verify anti-skate
is set for same value as cartridge tracking force.
5 Turntable is picking up excessive vibrations from floor,
walls, or nearby speakers. Reduce vibrations or place
turntable on sturdy/solid surface.
Record sounds too fast or too slow.
1.
Turntable is set for wrong speed. Make proper speed
selection for record type being played with platter speed
buttons.
2. Variable pitch is engaged. Depress quartz button or
return pitch adjust slider to center detent position to
engage quartz lock.
Moving pitch adjust slider produces no effect.
If the LED next to the pitch adjust slider center detent
position remains green when the slider is moved, quartz lock is
engaged. Depress the quartz button to disengage the quartz
lock and activate variable pitch. The LED should turn RED.
Strobe dots are difficult to see and/or stylus illuminator is
very dim.
1.
Excessively bright or fluorescent light interferes with
strobe indicator. Hold hand, record jacket, etc. over strobe
indicator to shield it from bright light.
2. Voltage selector switch is set for 230V when AC mains are
115V. Disconnect AC power cord and reset the voltage
selector switch located under the platter. (Note: Even
with the voltage selector set for 230V when AC mains are
115V, the quartz lock will bring the platter up to proper
speed.)
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.
• Clean the stylus tip frequently, using a soft brush
and a
back-to-front motion.
• If you use a stylus cleaning fluid, use it sparingly.
• 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.
• Never apply harsh chemicals or solvents to any part
of the turntable system.
• Prior to moving the turntable, always unplug it from
the AC outlet and lock the tone arm on the tone arm
rest.