American Audio Turntable TTD2400 User Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
TTD-2400
™
Professional Turntable
American Audio
4295 Charter St.
Los Angeles Ca. 90058Revised 4/05 

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ELECTRICAL CAUTIONS.......................................................................................................................3
ELECTRICAL  SAFETY  INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................5
CHANGING  OPERATING  VOLTAGE
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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
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ence. 
Model No.______
TTD-2400_______________
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 REGISTRATION
The TTD-2400™ 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 (10 & 11) to change the platter speeds. The 33-rpm (10) and 45-rpm (11) speed 
selectors change the platter rotation respectively.
2.  Starting and Stopping the Platter
Use  the START/STOP  BUTTON  (6)  to  switch  back  and  forth  between  platter  rotation  and  pause 
modes.
3.  Pitch Control
1.  The pitch adjustment is a fine adjustment to the platter's RPMs.
2.  The pitch adjustment is variable and may be...

  SET-UP
Some  assembly  required  before  you  can  begin  to  use  your  new  TTD-2400.  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.
NOTES:
•  Do not connect the AC power plug before assembly has been completed.
•  Before turning the power on, make sure once again...

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 ground lead. The ground lead must be connect 
to  the  mixer  (receiver)  to  avoid  pops  and  clicks  associated  with  magnetic  pick-up  system  such  as 
turntables.
     
     Output Leads          Mixer (Receiver)...

    SET-UP
3.  Connect  the  power  core  to  matching  outlet  for  your  area.  Only  connect  the  power  cord  after  the 
all  other connections have been made.
NOTE: Be sure to connect the ground terminals firmly to the Mixer or receiver.
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Phono ground lead
Stereo phono lead
Stereo phono lead
Phono ground lead
AMERICAN AUDIO
Turntable Installation:
1.  Do  not  place  the  unit  in  a  location  where  it  will...

horizontally (floats freely).
6.  Return the TONEARM (9) to the arm rest and lock it in place. 
7.  Hold the  COUNTERWEIGHT (16) stationary with one hand and rotate only the stylus-pressure ring 
to bring the number “0” of the ring into alignment with the center line on the tonearm rear shaft.
8.  Rotate  the  COUNTERWEIGHT  (16)  clockwise  until  the  scale  value  corresponding  to  the  recom
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mended stylus pressure. 
Note: The recommended stylus pressure of the optional cartridge that may have...