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Contents page IMPORTANT Safety Instructions 3 PART I: Turntable Operation 4 Turntable Part Names / Functions 4 Listening to a Record 4 PART II: Record from Turntable to PC or Mac 5 Audacity 5 Audacity Software & USB Connection 5 Audacity for PC 5 Set Up Wizard: How to Set Up with PC 5 Installing Audacity Software on your PC 6 Audacity Control Panel & Configuring Audacity Settings 11 Config
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2) Keep these instructions. 3) Head all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation opening(s), install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock
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1. Removable Dust Cover 2. Platter 7 ¾” 3. 45 rpm Adapter 4. Adjustable Tone Arm Balance 5. Tone Arm Lift Lever 6. 3 Speed (33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm) Selection 7. Auto Stop Control 8. Tone Arm Balance Rest 9. USB Jack (connect to PC or Mac) 10. RCA Output (connect to stereo / audio system) 11. AC Power Cord (connect to wall power outlet) 12. Turntable Feet 13. Magnetic (Needle) Cartridge 14. Built-in RIAA Equalizer LISTENING to a RECORD
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Audacity is the recording and editing software program included with your VINYLWRITER PRO turntable. You must install Audacity (or an alternative recording software) on your computer to record audio from your VINYLWRITER PRO to your computer. The Audacity disc includes software for use with PC (Audacity Version 1.2.6) and Mac (Audacity Version 1.3.7) computers. IF you click on the disc and select open you will find the disc contains 5 software files: 1. Audacity_for_MAC 3. audacit
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Audacity for PC Set Up Wizard: How to Set Up with PC To open the Set Up Wizard and install Audacity to your computer follow these steps: 1. Insert the Audacity software disk that comes with your unit. Go to My Computer and double click the CD ROM Drive. NOTE: The CD may automatically launch the Set Up Wizard. IF this is the case, refer to page 11. 2. Five folders should appear f
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Installing Audacity Software on your PC 1. The Audacity Setup Wizard will appear, Click on Next > to begin the software install process. 2. Click on “I accept the agreement” and click on Next. 7
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3. Continue to click on the Next> buttons. 8
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NOTE: be sure the box beside the Create a desktop icon is selected so that a shortcut to the Audacity program is saved on your Desktop. 4. Click on the Install button to start installation. 9
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5. Click on Finish to complete installation. 6. You can now open the Audacity software and start recording your files using Audacity: NOTE: Once installed, you should NOT have to re-install the Audacity software again. For additional information regarding Audacity features & applications, please visit the Audacity website at: http://audacity.sourceforge.net 10
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Audacity Control Panel & Configuring Audacity Settings Audacity Control Panel Buttons & Settings The Audacity control panel is the interface to apply recording settings & operate recording controls. Use the File and Edit to save, export and modify setting Preferences (View, Project, Generate, Effect and Analyze menus are advanced features to edit audio recordings). Audacity Control Panel (Recording Window) for PC The Control Buttons at the top of the screen are for th
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Configuring Settings for PC (Windows) You should be able to connect your VINYLWRITER PRO to your computer with the USB cord, power on your turntable then open Audacity, press play on your play, record on the Audacity control panel and begin to record. However, in some instances you may have to configure the settings (Preferences). To configure the setting preferences: open Audacity select Edit then select Preferences and refer to the Audio I/O tab.
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NOTE: Alternative device selections may include “Microsoft Sound Mapper” that may offer an alternative quality recording device. Under the Channels Section: Click on the “Channel” drop down menu and select 2 (Stereo). NOTE: IF you select 1 (Mono) all recordings will be in mono tone. Under the Feature Options: Click the box for Software Playthrough (Play new track while recording it). NOTE: IF Software Playthrough (Play new track while recording it) is not selected,
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Recording to a PC To record audio to your computer: 1. Place your album on the turntable platter and align the cartridge slightly ahead of the track you want to begin recording. Lower the cartridge (needle) to the album. 2. Click the Record button to start recording. The waves (top and bottom) will show on the interface. 3. Record the entire album or random tracks by clicking the “Pause” button on the computer (Audacity Interf
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To playback recorded audio through your computer click the ( ) to play. NOTE: For more details regarding Audacity operation and revised versions of Audacity software, visit the Audacity website at http://audacity.sourceforge.net. Dividing Tracks & Exporting Should you wish to divide a song or a series of song after recording you track: ) button to return to the beginning of the track. 1. Press ( 2. Move cursor to the wave graphic area, left click mouse and hold then d
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Audio Playback & Special Windows Set Up (Windows 7) In some instances audio may NOT be heard from your computer’s speakers during the recording process or during playback. 1. NO AUDIO during PLAYBACK When the Turntable is connected to your PC over the USB, the default playback d evice changes to the USB Audio CODEC while connected. Solution (1) Preferred: Disconnect the USB cable from the PC. Solution (2) Alternative: Adjust the Audio Settings in the Control Panel
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2. NO AUDIO during RECORDING Audio may NOT be heard from the your computer speakers when recording (downloading) from your VINYLWRITER PRO to your PC. Solution: Go to the Audacity Control Panel, click Edit and select “Preference”. Select the “Audio I/O” tab and select the box for Software Playthrough (Play new track while recording it) and Click “OK” Refer to page 25 for reference image of Audacity Preferences that should appear on your computer screen 17
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Windows 7 (& Vista systems): Recording Level Adjustments RECORDING: IF the fluctuant wave does not appear on the Audacity Control Panel, or if the audio is distorted when recording, adjust the recording level as follows: Click “Start” and select Control Panel In Classic View, double click the Sound icon Or in Control Panel Home view, click “Hardware and Sound”. Then click “sound”. 18
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In the Sound window, select the “Recording” tab. Select a recording device. RECOMMENDATION: select Microphone of USB Audio CODEC as shown in the example below and click “Properties”. 19
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Select “Levels” and adjust the Volume Reading. The reading is from 0 to 100. Normally the level should be 3-8. However, you may indicate on the Input Level Indicator in the Audacity control panel that the level does not exceed 0. Then click “OK” on Microphone properties and sound interface. Close the Control Panel. NOTE: There is no “Levels” tab in the “Sound” window for some OS systems including Windows 98 and Windows 2000. For Windows 7 and Vista, there is a “Levels” tab in the “Sound
