digi-tech AC-1593 User manual

USB Recording
Phonograph Amplier
AC-1593

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• USB Pre-Amp Main Unit
• USB A to Mini 5 Cable
• 3.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional)
• RIAA pre-amplier circuit for PHONO IN
• Line in / Pre-Amp out switch
• MM/MC Selection for different phonograph cartridge
• Compatible with WinOSTM or MacOSTM default drivers
• USB Powering
• Audio sampling rates can be set up to 48KHz for 2 channel recording
• Supports Win2000TM/WinXPTM/VistaTM and Mac OSXTM without additional
driver
INCLUDED
FEATURES
• Turntable Player
• Phonograph Disk
• Computer with USB ports @500 mA powering capacity
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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• Turntable Player
• Phonograph Disk
• Computer with USB ports @500 mA powering capacity
Convert your analogue music from a phonographic device into digital
format.
Follow the directions below to record music from your phonograph device.
A) Connect an audio cable (optional) with a phonograph turntable player &
the AC1593 USB preamplier.
B) To prevent any noise or humming that can be caused by mismatching
the turntable and USB preamplier. It is recommended that you should
connect the grounding point between these two devices.
C) Connect the USB cable with a PC (or notebook) and the AC1593 USB
Pre-Amp as shown in the image above.
D) When the USB connection is functioning. The PC will auto-detect this
unit “USB PREAMP”. Then you can start to use this device on your
computer.
Operation:
Connect your phonograph turntable with the USB preamplier
B) Play the phonograph
C) Select the MM/MC position for different type of pickup head of your
turntable
D) Now you can start working with your audio recording program on your
PC/notebook
APPLICATION

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A) Connect audio cable R,L to R,L (optional) to turntable player and USB
Pre-Amp.
B) To prevent any noise or humming that is caused by mismatching the
turntable and USB preamplier. We recommend user to wire the ground
for these 2 devices.
C) Use a USB to mini USB cable (optional), and then connect to your PC
and the AC1593 USB Pre-Amp. Please make sure this connection is well
secure because the USB preamplier is powered via the USB port.
D) Connect a 3.5mm to Audio R, L cable (optional), and then connect
the “Line In/Pre-Amp Out” port and the Audio RL end to your stereo
amplier.
E) Set the slide on the USB preamplier to “Pre-Amp Out” position
Operation:
A) Connect the phonograph turntable with USB preamplier
B) Play the phonograph
C) Select the MM/MC position for different type of pickup head of turntable
D) Adjust the volume of your stereo amplier and enjoy!
Using this USB preamplier to record a Line in signal from audio devices
such as a CD player.
Connect an audio cable (R L to 3.5mm: optional) to your CD player and
the AC1593 USB preamplier as per the illustration below.
Take the USB cable (USB A to mini 5 cable: optional). Connect your PC
or notebook, with the AC1593 USB preamplier as per the illustration
below
A. Find a 3.5mm to 3.5 mm cable (not included), connect one end to
“Line In/Pre-Amp Out” port on the USB preamplier and the other to the
3.5mm output of your audio device.
B. Set the slide position on the USB preamplier to “Line In”
Operation:
A. Power on & play your audio device
B. You can now start operating the audio recording program on your PC or
notebook
PHONO PREAMPLIFIER (STAND ALONE OR OPERATED WITH PC)

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Using this USB preamplier to record a Line in signal from audio devices
such as a CD player.
A) Connect an audio cable (R L to 3.5mm: optional) to your CD player and
the AC1593 USB preamplier as per the illustration below.
B) Take the USB cable (USB A to mini 5 cable: optional). Connect your PC
or notebook, with the AC1593 USB preamplier as per the illustration
below
IF YOUR AUDIO DEVICE ONLY SUPPORTS A 3.5MM STEREO OUTPUT,
PLEASE FOLLOW THE BELOW
A. Find a 3.5mm to 3.5 mm cable (not included), connect one end to
“Line In/Pre-Amp Out” port on the USB preamplier and the other to the
3.5mm output of your audio device.
B. Set the slide position on the USB preamplier to “Line In”
Operation:
A. Power on & play your audio device
B. You can now start operating the audio recording program on your PC or
notebook
LINE-IN GRABBING

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Made in China
• FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
• DO NOT OPEN THE HOUSING, THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE
• KEEP AWAY FORM WATER AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WARNING
DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
1) If the computer does not recognize the USB preamplier
A) Please make sure the connection is correct.
B) Please re-connect the USB preamplier to your USB port, and then
check the auto-detection function. (When the unit is detected, the LED
should be lighted on)
2) What is the minimum requirement of PC?
A computer with USB port and with 500mA powering capacity is enough.
3) Why is the Pre-Amp OUT not working?
a) Please make sure the connection is correct.
b) Please make sure the slide position is set at “Pre-Amp OUT”.
4) What kind of recording program is being used?
Please use the existing recording program in your OS or try to download
free audio programs from Internet.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING