Audio technica 150 mlx owners manual

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Operating Suggestions The low tracking force and high compliance of Audio-Technica cartridges provide the highest level of performance available, but also make them susceptible to damage if handled improperly. Most stylus damage is caused by rough treatment while the tone arm is being operated by hand. A finger should always be placed under the tone arm finger lift, never over it. A damped cueing device that lowers the tone arm gently to the record is found on many record players, and should be used for greatest protection of the stylus and records. The stylus should be cleaned with the brush supplied with the cartridge. Use a rear-to-front motion of the brush only. An accumulation of dirt on the stylus indicates that the records themselves are dirty, a condition which will shorten record and stylus life, and reduce the potential performance of your system. Keep records stored vertically in their jackets except when being played, and clean each side of the record just before it is played. You'll be amazed at how much better a clean record sounds and how much longer it lasts. Replacement Styli Audio-Technica grain-oriented diamond styli are carefully selected and polished for minimum wear to themselves and to your records. However, after an extended period of play, even the finest diamond stylus becomes worn. For this reason, it is best to have the stylus inspected annually, or whenever it appears that wear or damage may be a problem. The dealer from whom you purchased this cartridge can supply genuine A-T replacement styli. Only A-T styli with the circle monogram will provide the same level of performance. Audio -Technica cartridges are protected by the following patents: Canada Nos. 856,351 and 909,683 England Nos. 1,232,210 and 1,283,404 France No. 6,928,056 Japan Nos. 1,083,037 and 883,307 Sweden No. 347,636 Switzerland Nos. 478,502 and 505,437 U.S.A. Nos. 3,720,796; 3,761,647 and 4,075,418 Germany Nos. 1,772,685 and 1,941,569 SPECIFICATIONS AT150MLX Frequency Response (Hz)* 10-30,000 Vertical Tracking Force (VTF) Range (grams) 0.75 - 1.75 Channel Separation (dB at 1kHz /10kHz) 30/20 Channel Balance (dB) 0.8 Output (mV at 1kHz, 5 cm / sec) 4 Vertical Tracking Angle †† 23˚ Stylus Shape MicroLine ™ Stylus Construction Nude square shank Cantilever Gold-plated boron Wire Used For Coils PCOCC Recommended Load Impedance (ohms) 47,000 Recommended Load Capacitance (pF) 100 – 200 Dynamic Compliance (x 10- 6 cm /dyne, 100Hz) 10.0 Cartridge Weight (grams) 8.3 Dimensions 1" x 11/16" x 11/16" Mounting 1/2" centers Replacement Stylus ATN150MLX *This model exceeds the requirements of DIN Standard 45 500 for frequency response bandwidth and tolerance. †DIN 45 549/AT6607 test records with bands of carefully calibrated recorded amplitude (one micron equals 0.0001 cm). Program IeveIs of typical commercial recordings are on the order of 60-70 microns. ††20˚ is lEC/DIN Standard. One Year Limited Warranty Audio -Technica brand products purchased in the U.S.A. are warranted for one year from date of purchase by Audio -Technica U.S., Inc. (A.T.U.S.) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In event of such defect, product will be repaired promptly without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new product of equal or superior value if delivered to A.T.U.S., or an Authorized Service Center, prepaid, together with the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. Prior approval from A.T.U.S. is required for return.This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage, or failure to use product in accordance with instructions. This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repair or modification. For return approval and shipping information , contact the Service Department, Audio -Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224. Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law, A.T.U.S. will have no liability for any consequential, incidental, or special damages; any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose expires when this warranty expires. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer for warranty details. Audio -Technica U.S., Inc.,1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, Ohio 44224 330/ 686-2600 P51748 © 2005 Audio -Technica U.S., Inc., Printed in U.S.A.