USB Stereo Turntable System AT-LP2D-USB Installation and Operation
Automatic Stereo Turntable System Installation and Operation Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Attention: Pour prévenir feu ou choc électrique, ne pas exposé l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Internal adjustments are for qualified professionals only.
Controls Figure 1 Main Features 10 Front Back PHONO START STOP 1 2 3 LINE 15 USB 16 9 9 8 6 7 11 SPEED 4 12" SIZE 5 7" 33 45 1. START BUTTON Engages the motor/platter and begins automatic operation. 9. 2. STOP BUTTON Disengages the motor/platter and returns tone arm to rest. 10. DUST COVER 3. TONE ARM LIFT BUTTON Lifts and lowers tone arm for manual selection. 4. PLATTER SPEED BUTTON Select 33 RMP (button in high position) or 45 RPM (button in low position) platter speed. 5.
Setup & Operation Assembling the Turntable The AT-LP2D-USB requires some assembly before first use. IMPORTANT: Do not connect the AC power cord until assembly is complete. 1. Carefully place the turntable platter on the center spindle, making certain the platter is fully seated on the spindle. 2. While holding both ends of the red tape ribbon on the turntable belt, carefully pull the belt over the motor pulley (Fig. 2a).
Connecting to Stereo System 1. Connect the red RCA-type pin-plug to the right channel input and the white RCA-type pin-plug to the left channel input of your stereo system (Fig. 3, page 4). 2. With the tone arm still fastened to the tone arm rest, slowly turn the turntable platter clockwise ten times, to make certain the automatic mechanism is fully cycled. 3. Remove the vinyl tie that holds the tone arm on its rest. 4. Connect the power cord plug to an AC outlet. 5.
Caution: When the tone arm reaches the end of the record, it will lift and return to the tone arm rest automatically. When this happens, do not interfere with the tone arm’s motion, or damage to the mechanism may occur. If the tone arm does not return automatically to the tone arm rest after the record has finished playing, simply press the STOP button to complete operation. Figure 6 Figure 7 SPEED Manual Operation 1. Remove the stylus guard from the stylus assembly (Fig. 4). 33 2.
Troubleshooting Figure 11 Checking the drive belt Turntable does not operate 1. Make certain the turntable’s AC cord is plugged into an 11a AC outlet, and that the AC outlet is “live.” 2. Check the drive belt to make certain it is on correctly. (See Figure 11.) A) Remove the record mat from the turntable platter (Fig. 11a). Place the mat in the cardboard packaging sleeve for safekeeping. Through an opening in the turntable platter, visually inspect to see if the drive belt is around the motor pulley (Fig.
Specifications Tips For Better Performance • When opening or closing the turntable cover, handle it gently, moving it either at the center or equally from both sides. • Do not touch the stylus tip with your fingers; avoid bumping the stylus on the turntable mat or a record’s edge. • Clean the stylus tip frequently, using a soft brush with a back-to-front motion only. • If you use a stylus cleaning fluid, use it very sparingly. • Wipe the dust cover and turntable housing gently with a soft cloth.
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2 Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. To learn more ....................................................................................................................23 Setting up your PC to work with Audacity....................................................................21 Recording albums with Audacity...............................................................
AC USB cable (included) Cables Red to Red White to White Included adapter cable (RCA to 3.5 mm stereo male) Speakers with 3.5 mm stereo input (using adapter cable) Typical connection for: Speakers with RCA inputs 4. Make certain your self-powered speakers are plugged into the line-out RCA plugs of the AT-LP2D-USB turntable, and that the Phono/Line switch on your turntable is switched to Line. RCA USB 3. Next, use the included USB cable to connect the turntable to your PC's USB port. 2.
4 2. Start menu > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices • Begin at your Start menu. Select Control Panel. 1. Close programs operating on your computer. (for either pyro Audio Creator or Audacity software packages included with your turntable) • Select (double-click) Sounds and Audio Devices.
3. The following screen will pop up: 4. Select the Voice tab. • In the Voice playback area of the window, select your computer's internal sound card (not USB Audio CODEC; not Microsoft Sound Mapper). • In the Voice recording area of the window, select USB Audio CODEC. Click Apply. NOTE: If the “USB Audio CODEC” option does not appear, check the USB cable to ensure it is properly connected to the USB port.
6 5. Next, select the Audio tab. • In the Sound playback area of the window, select your computer's internal sound card. • In the Sound recording area of the window, select USB Audio CODEC. • Check the following box: Use only default devices. • Click Apply; then click OK.
2. Select (double-click) Sound. 1. Start menu > Control Panel > Sound. Begin at your Start menu. Select Control Panel (classic view). (for either pyro Audio Creator or Audacity software packages included with your turntable) 3. Select the Recording tab. Make sure that the USB Audio CODEC is set as the default recording device. (You should see a green check mark beside USB Audio CODEC.
8 6. Close your Control Panel. 5. Click Apply; then click OK. 4. Select the Playback tab. Select your internal sound card speakers (these are usually the first listed).
1. Open the Cakewalk pyro Audio Creator application. Two screens will appear initially: the welcome (help) screen for pyro Audio Creator, and the program screen. If you wish, you can minimize or close the welcome screen. 2. Next, open the Audio Options dialog by clicking the Options button in the Audio Creator toolbar, and on the General tab, in the Recording Device field, select the stereo version.
10 5. Two wave forms (left and right stereo) should appear on your screen as you record. 4. Then, click on the Record button in the Audio Editor, play your record, and watch the record meters. 3. Next, click on the Editor button. To monitor your recording, click on the Input Monitor button in the lower left portion of the window. 7. See the next section for how to save your audio file. 6. You are now ready to record.
To Save Files in Wave Format: 1. Use the File-Save As-Wav command to open the Save As dialog. 2. Navigate to where you want to store the new Wave file or files, and if you are only saving one file, and not using markers to separate your saved files (see next step), type a name for the new file. NOTE: when you save a file, it is usually a good idea to save it under a different name from the original file. This way you preserve your original file.
12 6. Select the options you want. Click the Help button to open the help file for this dialog. 7. Click OK to finish saving your file. If you are saving multiple files, this dialog will appear one time for each file you are saving. Your files are saved with the .wma file extension. To Save Your Project This command simply preserves all the files and edits you've done in a project, so that you can open it later to do more editing. 6. Select the options you want.
Audio Creator verifies the tracks, performs a layout of the tracks, and writes the current track list to CD medium in the selected drive. After the disk is completed, the disk is ejected from the drive. 9. Click Burn CD. 8. Check the disc capacity fields at the bottom of the Burner module or the capacity graph on the right side of the module to make sure you have not exceeded the capacity of your blank disc. 7.
14 A. Module buttons B. Button to open the Audio Options dialog C. Help button D. Minimize to Tray button A. B. C. D. The Toolbar is your primary access point for Audio Creator's various modules. Each module (except the Audio Editor) is dedicated to a single task. You can access a module simply by clicking its button on the Toolbar, or by dragging files onto a button. You can also access application help and preferences via the Toolbar.
F. G. H. A. Audio Editor toolbar B. Time Ruler C. Waveform D. Scroll button E. Navigator view F. Transport controls (rewind, record, pause, stop, play, go to end) G. Loop On/Off H. Set Loop to Selection I. Status bar J. FX bin K. Playback/Record meters L. Now Time display M. Name of current project E. D. C. A. B. M. Here's a description of the tools in the Audio Editor module: I. J. K. L.
16 AC USB cable (included) Cables Red to Red White to White Included adapter cable (RCA to 3.5 mm stereo male) Speakers with 3.5 mm stereo input (using adapter cable) 4. If you have external self-powered speakers, make certain they are plugged into your computer's audio input or into the line-out RCA plugs of the AT-LP2D-USB turntable, and that the Phono/Line switch on your turntable is switched to Line.
2. Select Preferences from the Audacity menu. 1. Open the Audacity program. (Audacity) 3. Select Audio I/O tab at the top left. • Under Playback, Device, select Built-in Audio. • Under Recording, Device, select USB Audio CODEC. • Under Recording, Channels, select 2 (Stereo). • Check the box marked Software Playthrough.
18 4. Next, select Quality tab at the top. • Default Sample Rate: 44100 Hz. • Default Sample Format: 16-bit. • Real-time sample rate converter: Fast Sinc Interpolation. • High-quality sample rate converter: High-quality Sinc Interpolation. • Real-time dither: None. • High-quality dither: Triangle. • Select OK to save settings and exit Preferences menu. (Audacity) 6. Select Monitor Input from the drop-down menu. NOTE: You will need to select this setting every time you launch Audacity.
This will allow other programs (in addition to Audacity) to use your Mac's internal sound card for audio output. 2. In the Audio Midi window under the tab Audio Devices, select the following: • Under System Settings, Default Input, select USB Audio CODEC. • Under System Settings, Properties For, select USB Audio CODEC. • Under Default output, select Built-in Audio, or Built-in Output. • For System output, select Built-in Audio. 1. Go to Applications > Utilities > then select and open Audio MIDI Setup.
20 AC USB cable (included) Cables Red to Red White to White Included adapter cable (RCA to 3.5 mm stereo male) Speakers with 3.5 mm stereo input (using adapter cable) 4. If you have external self-powered speakers, make certain they are plugged into your computer's audio input or into the line-out RCA plugs of the AT-LP2D-USB turntable, and that the Phono/Line switch on your turntable is switched to Line.
2. Select Preference from the Edit tab in the Audacity Menu. 1. Launch the Audacity program from your Start menu. NOTE: See page 4 for important instructions on how to setup your PC to work with AT-LP2D-USB turntable before continuing. (See Setting up your PC to work with AT-LP2D-USB Turntable on page 4.) Setting up your PC to work with Audacity 3. Select Audio I/O tab at the top left. • Under Playback, Device, select your internal sound card. • Under Recording, Device, select USB Audio CODEC.
22 4. Next, select Quality tab at the top. • Default Sample Rate: 44100 Hz. • Default Sample Format: 16-bit. • Real-time sample rate converter: Fast Sinc Interpolation. • High-quality sample rate converter: High-quality Sinc Interpolation. • Real-time dither: None. • High-quality dither: Triangle. • Select OK to save settings and exit Preferences menu. (See Setting up your PC to work with AT-LP2D-USB Turntable on page 4.) Setting up your PC to work with Audacity 5.
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 file itself. • Thus, select Save project as from your Audacity File tab and choose a location and filename for your project. • Please note that when you startup Audacity fresh, only the “Save As...” menu option is available. To get started with Audacity, follow the instructions below.
