AT-LP60X Belt Intallation

Written By: Anthony @ ATUS
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AT-LP60X Belt Intallation

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

7

Time Required

2 minutes

Introduction

This guide is used to properly install the belt on the AT-LP60X (or similar models). Proper installation of the belt can resolve lack of spinning conditions.

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    • Disconnect the power from the turntable.

    • Raise the dust cover.

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    • Remove the slipmat from the platter.

    • Pull the platter off by lifting vertically from the two circular holes.

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    • Locate the belt.

    • Flip the platter upside-down and place the belt around the inner ring of the platter.

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    • Place the platter back on the center spindle.

    • Spin the platter such that the gold pulley of the motor is showing.

    • Stretch the belt from the platter around the gold pulley of the motor.

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    • Place the slipmat back onto the platter, and press the STOP button.

    • Using your right hand, secure the tone arm in place.

    • [OPTIONAL] Use a twist tie and the built in hook.

    • While the tone arm is secured, use your left hand to slowly spin the platter 10 times clockwise.

    • You should hear a few clicks and pops.

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    • Remove the twist tie if used to secure the tone arm from Step 5.

    • Reconnect the power supply.

    • The belt installation procedure is now complete - you are ready to try a record!

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    • Any twists while installing the belt will cause improper operation.

    • The belt should NOT be connected to this white post.

    • The belt should NOT be connected to the base of the turntable.

    • The belt should ONLY make contact with the bottom of the platter and the gold pulley of the motor.

Conclusion

If this guide does not fix the issue of the platter not spinning, the following issues could be present:

  1. Faulty AC Adaptor - Can be purchased here.
  2. Faulty Diode (D01) - Requires soldering (repair guide can be provided upon request: service@atus.com). Part Number: 576-SMAJ13A
  3. Faulty Motor - Requires soldering (repair guide can be provided upon request: service@atus.com). Part Number: 704-F706-7303

To send your turntable in for service, please follow the necessary steps from our website.

Feel free to contact one of our technicians for further assistance at (330)686-2600 ext.5004

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Anthony @ ATUS

Member since: 28/02/19

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