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Contents ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...12 BEFORE OPERATION...14 PART NAMES and OPERATIONS...15 MAINTENANCE...16 SPECIFICATIONS and ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED...17 AUDACITY OVERVIEW... 18 T30 3
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use the apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding- type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/ accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. When the mains plug or appliance coupler used as the disconnect device, it shall remain readily operable. 16. Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment. WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION : To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any cover. No userserviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel only. The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance. CAUTION 12 To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 18. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifi ers) that produce heat. 19.Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer the operating instructions. 20. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternation-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fi t into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fi t, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 21. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the cord in correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 22. For AC line powered units - Before returning repaired unit to user, use an ohm-meter to measure from both AC plug blades to all exposed metallic parts. The resistance should be more than 100,000 ohms. 23. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 24. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 25. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualifi ed service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 26. Servicing - The user should not attempt any service to the appliance beyond that that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualifi ed service personnel. 27. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 28. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specifi ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fi re, electric shock, or other hazards. 29. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. ENGLISH T30 13
BEFORE OPERATION ENGLISH Handling Precautions 1.Install on a solid, flat surface - but not on top of a speaker. 2.Install away from high heat, moisture, or direct sunlight. Avoid dust, dirt, smoke and steam. 3.Install away from a TV set and tuner. To avoid interference. use an outdoor antenna or turn off the TV set and tuner. 4.Moisture may condense on the turntable if it is brought from a cold area to a warm room, or if room temperature increases rapidly. If so, do not use until moisture evaporates. 5.To clean records, use an antistatic spray or cleaning fl uid and soft cloth. Wiping with a dry cloth or brush may cause static noise. Assembly 1.Carefully place the platter on the center spindle, and align one of its openings over the motor pulley position. 2.Tear the fi ber tape off. 3.While holding both ends of the ribbon on the turntable belt, carefully pull the belt over the motor pulley. Be sure it does not twist. 4.Remove the ribbon. 5.Once the belt is seated in the pulley s groove, the fi ber tape can be torn off. 6.Remove another one ribbon. 7.Place the mat on top of the platter. 8.Remove the tie securing the tonearm. 9.Remove the stylus guard. Power-Cord Caution Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fi re or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you fi nd it damaged, ask your nearest authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. Connections Before connecting the unit it is advised that you also consult your current equipment instruction manual. NOTE: Be sure to turn off the equipment before you make changes to the different connections. 1.Connect the power cord to an AC outlet. 2.Connect the RCA cable to the PHONO input of your amplifi er. Output terminals Amplifi er(receiver) L (White) L Channel R (Red) R Channel NOTE: You can also use a line input by setting the phono / line switch at the rear of the turntable to line. 3.Connect PC via USB cord. PC 14 Condensation When the turntable is brought into a warm room from previously cold surroundings or when the room temperature is suddenly increased, condensation may form inside and the turntable may not be able to attain its full performance. In cases like this, use the turntable after allowing it to stand for about an hour or after raising the room temperature gradually. Set the PHONO/LINE switch to LINE. Set the PHONO/LINE switch to PHONE".
PART NAMES AND OPERATIONS Part Name Automatic Play 1. Open the dust cover. 2. Place the record on the player. 1 2 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 10 11 12 13 1. Dust cover 2. Turntable platter 3. SPEED button ( ) 4. START button 5. STOP button 6. Arm-elevation button ( ) 7. SIZE select (30/17) 8. Cartridge 9. Tonearm 10. Phono/line switch 11. RCA output jack 12. USB socket (USB cable limit within 3M) 14 NOTE Place the EP adaptor over the center spindle when playing 17-cm (7 ) EP records. 3. Set the SPEED button to 45 or 33. 4. Set the SIZE selector to 17 or 30. 5. Close the dust cover. 6. Set the input selector on the amplifi er. 7. Press the START button. 8. Adjust the volume control on the amplifi er. NOTE 30-cm (12 ) LP records and 17-cm (7 ) EP records can be played automatically. NOTE The tonearm will automatically return to the rest position when the record fi nishes. To Stop During Play Press the STOP button. Precautions when playing records Do not rotate or stop the platter manually. Do not stop the tonearm manually when it is returning automatically. Moving or jarring the unit without securing the tonearm can damage the tonearm. Playing fl exible records or badly warped records can damage the records and the stylus. ENGLISH T30 13. AC power cord 14. Platter mat 15
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the stylus A dirty stylus will cause noise and poor sound quality. Use a stylus cleaning kit and brush off the dirt in the direction of the arrow. Do not brush in the opposite direction or from side to side, since this can damage the stylus. ENGLISH Replacing the stylus When the sound quality drops, replace the stylus with a new one. Remove the old stylus by pulling it downwards gently, and push the new stylus into place as shown. Maintenance of external surfaces Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. When the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted fi ve or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners. Never use thinners, benzene, insecticide sprays and other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces. 16
SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Power supply : AC 230V~, 50Hz Power consumption : 3 Watts Operating voltage : DC 12V Dimensions : 350 (W) x 348 (D) x (H) mm Weight : 2.75 Kg TURNTABLE SECTION 2-speed full-auto Motor : DC Motor Driving : Belt drive Platter : 296mm dia. Speed : 33 1/3 and 45 rpm Wow and fl utter : Less than 0.25%(WTD) at 3KHz (JIS) S/N Ratio : More than 50dB (DIN-B) Speed Tolerance : 3000Hz +3%, -2% USB Function USB rec. Function - A/D,D/A 16BIT 44.1KHz or 48KHz USB Selectable - Computer interface USB 1.1 Compliant WINDOWS XP or MAC OSX ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED - 1 Platter - 1 45 rpm adaptor - 1 Slipmat - 1 USB cable - 1 Dust Cover - 1 User Manual - 1 Software Disc TONEARM SECTION Type : Dynamic balanced straight shaped arm w/soft damping control Effective arm length : 195mm ENGLISH T30 17
AUDACITY SOFTWARE OVERVIEW Audacity is free software, licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). More information as well as open source code can be found on the CD included or on the web at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ CAUTION : Please ensure you have installed the software before starting. ENGLISH Setting up your PC to work with Audacity 1. Connect an input source to the unit. 2. Connect the USB lead to your computer. 3. Install the Audacity recording software. 4. Open the Audacity program. 5. Select Preference from the Edit tab in the Audacity Menu. 6. Select Audio I/O tab at the top left. Under Playback, Device, select your internal sound card. Under Recording, Device, select USB Audio CODEC. Under Recording, Channels, select 2 (Stereo). Check the box marked Play other tracks while recording new one. Check the box marked Software Playthrough. 18
AUDACITY SOFTWARE OVERVIEW Recording Albums with Audacity 1. Saving a project Audacity writes all the changed and recorded audio to a directory called Projectname_data, which is located right where you saved the project fi le itself. Thus, select Save project as from your Audacity File tab and choose a location and fi lename for your project. Please note that when you startup Audacity fresh, only the Save As... menu option is available. 2. How to record Set your USB turntable up to play the song or album you want to record. Click on the red Record button to begin recording. Lower tonearm on USB turntable onto album and track you want to record. Click on the blue Pause button to pause the recording. Press it again to continue. Click on the yellow Stop button. That's it. You can now play around with your recording and explore the editing capabilities of Audacity. Remember that you can use the Undo function almost without limits while the project is open. NOTE : CD's cannot be burned directly from the Audacity application. Other CD burning applications should be used. ENGLISH T30 19
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