What does LP record player mean? How to use LP record player

1. What does lp record player mean

lp record player is often referred to as vinyl record player. Many friends don’t know what lp means, but lp is Long-Playing It means that the name comes from the characteristics of vinyl records:

The response frequency of the record is proportional to the rotational speed. The faster the vinyl record turns, the wider the frequency of its response, but this A problem arises – the shortening of the recordable time. This is because in the early stage of the development of the record, the technology was not mature enough, and the record had to maintain a wide response frequency at a high speed and bring out a guaranteed sound quality, resulting in a shortage of recordable time. Since 1948, 33 1/3 rpm vinyl records have been released. After several years of rapid development, the single-sided recording time of the record has been increased to about 30 minutes, which is much longer than the previous recordable time. This is named Long Playing (the original vinyl record was called SP, Standard Playing). The new vinyl LP has gradually occupied almost all the market share because it is superior to the old SP in terms of technology and sound quality. Today, LP has completely become synonymous with vinyl records.

LP records are vinyl records, and the record player used to play LP records is naturally an LP record player.

Second, how to use the LP record player

The LP record player is used to play vinyl records. Put the vinyl record on the turntable, turn the turntable, and lift the tonearm. The specific usage is as follows:

1. Place the LP player in a stable and safe place and connect it to the power supply.

2. Take out the vinyl record, take out the record along the edge, press the edge of the record with your thumb, put the other fingers on the middle paper circle, leave the palm of your hand empty, and take out the inner sleeve with the other hand. Hold the edge of the record between the palms of both hands and place it on the turntable while maintaining the gesture.

3. After placing the record, turn the turntable, lift the tonearm, and the LP player will automatically play the record; when it stops, return the tonearm, stop rotating, pick up the record, turn over or put back.

3. Precautions for the use of LP player

1. Each time you use the LP player to play a vinyl record, you must wait for six hours after playing. Listen to the second time to avoid deformation due to the heat generated by friction.

2. The temperature during playback is recommended to be between 5°C and 35°C, the relative humidity is recommended to be less than 70% and there is no harmful chemical gas.

3. When touching the LP record player and vinyl records, in order to ensure cleanliness, it is recommended to wear clean gloves before handling the records.