American Audio TURNTABLE HTD 45 User Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
    HTD 4.5
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.AmericanAudio.us
Rev. 4/05
HIGH TORQUE DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE 

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION     GUIDLINES................................................... .................................................................5
PRODUCT      INFORMATION......................................................................................................................6...

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC 
SHOCK  HAZARD,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE  THIS 
UNIT TO RAIN, LIQUIDS, OR MOISTURE 
The  serial  and  model  number  for  this  unit  is 
located  on  the  rear  panel.  Please  write  down 
the  numbers  here  and  retain  for  future  refer
-
ence. 
Model No._____________________________
Serial No._____________________________
Purchase Notes:
Date of Purchase_______________________
Dealer Name__________________________
Dealer Address_________________________...

ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the  user  to the  presence  of important
operating  and maintenance  (servicing) instructions  in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's  enclosure  that may  be of sufficient...

 PRODUCT INFORMATION
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
The HTD  4.5™  carries  a ONE  year  (365  days) 
limited  warranty.  This  warranty  covers  parts 
and labor. Please  fill out the enclosed warranty 
card to validate your purchase and warranty . All 
returned service items whether under warranty 
or  not,  must  be  freight  pre-paid  and  accom
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pany  a  return  authorization  (R.A.)  number.  If 
the  unit  is  under...

 QUICK-START
Turntable Quick-Start:
1. Changing Platter Speed
Use the RPM selectors (11 & 12) to change the platter speeds. Press both the 33-rpm (11) and 45-rpm 
(12) speed selectors at the same time to rotate the platter at 78-RPMs.
2.  Start/Stopping Platter
Use  the  Start/Stop  Button  (13  or  18)  to  switch  back  and  forth  between  platter  rotation  and  pause 
modes.
3.  Reverse Play
To rotate between reverse and forward platter rotation tap the REVERSE Button (7). 
 
4. Pitch Control
1....

Some  assembly  required  before  you  can  begin  to  use  your  new  HTD  4.5.  Please  follow  the 
assembly instruction below before attempting to use you new turntable.
ASSEMBLY:
Before you begin assembly please be sure all parts and accessories have arrived intact. Please use 
the check list below to identify and order parts and accessories.
  ASSEMBLY
This  unit has  been  thoroughly  tested  and  has  been  shipped  in  perfect  operating  condition.  Care-
fully  check  the  shipping  carton...

  SET-UP
NOTES:
•  Do not connect the AC power plug before assembly has been completed.
•  Before turning the power on, make sure once again all the connections and power voltage set-   
  tings are correct. Always turn off the power when connecting or disconnecting.
•  Read this manual carefully before using the unit. Be sure to store the manual in a safe place for    
  future reference. 
•  Attach a stylus cartridge to the Headshell (25) before assembling the turntable unit.
Headshell and Cartridge...

6. Counterweight (27):
Locate  and  remove  the  tonearm  Counterweight  (27)  from  the  packaging.  Slide  Counterweight  (27) 
onto the rear of the Tonearm (2). Turn it lightly and it will screw onto the rear shaft of the tonearm.
Turntable Connections:
1.  Connect the unit's stereo output leads to a receiver or mixer. The red phono terminal represents  
  the right output channel and the white terminal represents the left output channel. 
2.  The thin black wire with a spade connector is the...