Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT Automatic Wireless Turntable

Introduction

This document provides a quick start guide for the Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT Automatic Wireless Turntable. For detailed information, please refer to the online user manual available at Audio-Technica's website.

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Preparation

Follow these steps to set up your turntable:

1. Set the platter: Place the turntable platter onto the spindle.
   [Diagram: Turntable platter being placed on the spindle.]
2. Attach the drive belt: Loop the drive belt around the brass-colored motor pulley and then around the platter.
   [Diagram: Drive belt being attached to the motor pulley and platter.]
3. Remove the red ribbon: Carefully remove the red ribbon from the drive belt.
   [Diagram: Red ribbon being pulled off the drive belt.]
4. Set the felt mat: Place the felt mat on top of the platter.
   [Diagram: Felt mat being placed on the platter.]
5. Mount the product: Ensure the turntable is placed on a level surface.
   [Diagram: Turntable unit placed on a flat, stable surface.]

Wired Connection

This product features a built-in phono equalizer. You can connect it directly to active speakers or any equipment with a line input, even without a dedicated phono amplifier. Use the pre-amplifier selector switch to set the output.

• With PHONO input: Connect to a device with a PHONO input. Set the switch to PHONO.
  [Diagram: Shows connection to a PHONO input on an amplifier.]
• Without PHONO input: Connect to a device with LINE/AUX input or active speakers. Set the switch to LINE.
  [Diagram: Shows connection to a LINE/AUX input on an amplifier or active speakers.]

[Diagram: Illustrates connecting the turntable's RCA outputs (L/R) and ground wire to an amplifier's PHONO or LINE/AUX input. It also shows the PHONO/LINE selector switch on the turntable.]

Wireless Connection

Connect wirelessly to Bluetooth headphones or speakers:

1. Pair your device: Set your Bluetooth headphones or speakers to pairing mode.
   [Diagram: Bluetooth headphones/speaker icon indicating pairing mode.]
2. Activate turntable Bluetooth: Press and hold the wireless function button on the turntable for approximately 2 seconds.
   [Diagram: Button labeled 'Wireless function' being pressed and held. Indicator light status shown (Blue/Red).]
3. Confirmation: When pairing is complete, the indicator light will turn solid blue.
   [Diagram: Indicator light showing solid blue color.]

Playback

Enjoy your vinyl records:

1. Remove cartridge protector: Carefully remove the protective cover from the stylus.
   [Diagram: Stylus with protector being removed.]
2. Release tonearm clamp: Remove the clamp securing the tonearm to its rest.
   [Diagram: Tonearm rest clamp being removed.]
3. Place record: Put your vinyl record on the felt mat. Use the 45 RPM adapter if playing a 7-inch record.
   [Diagram: Record placed on the turntable. Separate diagram shows the 45 RPM adapter.]
4. Select record size: Use the size selector (e.g., '12-' for 12-inch records).
   [Diagram: Size selector switch shown.]
5. Select speed: Choose the correct playback speed (33-1/3 RPM or 45 RPM) using the SPEED button.
   [Diagram: SPEED button shown with speed options 33/45.]

Auto and Stop Functions

Auto Play: Press the START button to automatically lift the tonearm and begin playback.

Manual Play:

1. Raise the tonearm by lifting the tonearm lift control lever to the UP position.
2. Position the tonearm over the desired location (groove) on the record.
3. Lower the tonearm by moving the tonearm lift control lever to the DOWN position.

Stop: Press the STOP button to automatically return the tonearm to its rest and stop playback. If connected via wired connection, lower the volume of the connected device (amplifier, etc.) before stopping.

[Diagram: Shows START and STOP buttons, and the tonearm lift control lever.]

Cleaning

After unplugging the AC adapter, clean the turntable as needed. For turntable and cartridge care accessories, visit www.audio-technica.com.

Stylus Care: Gently clean the stylus with a stylus brush (sold separately) using a back-to-front motion.

Record Care: Clean records before playing for optimal sound quality.

[Diagram: Stylus being cleaned with a brush. Diagram of a record.]

Replacing the Stylus

Removing the stylus: With the cartridge protector attached, pull the replacement stylus in the direction of the arrow to remove it.

Installing a new stylus: Align the protrusion on the new stylus and push it into place in the direction of the arrow. Ensure the tonearm lift control lever is lowered before attaching the clamp. Re-attach the cartridge protector.

[Diagram: Shows stylus removal and installation, highlighting the protrusion for alignment.]