ION CLASSIC LP User manual

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CLASSIC LP

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Quickstart Guide (English)
Make sure that the items listed below are included in the box:
•CLASSIC LP
•Power adapter
•USB cable
•45 RPM Adapter
•Pre-Mounted Slipmat
•Software CD
•Quickstart Guide
•Safety Instructions & Warranty Information
READ SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
Go to ionaudio.com for product registration.
Using CLASSIC LP With Your Computer
Recording
To record music to your computer, you can use ION EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter. EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter
conveniently saves your recordings to your computer. After you finish converting your vinyl, you can then burn
to CD or load onto portable media devices.
To install the software, insert the included CD into your computer, and follow the on-screen instructions.
1. With EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter installed on your computer, use the included USB cable to connect CLASSIC
LP's USB port to an available USB port on your computer.
2. On your computer, you can open EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter by going to Start Menu All Programs
(Windows) or the Applications menu (Mac).
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your recording. When prompted to play your music, move
CLASSIC LP's tonearm over the record to start playback.
Note: To listen to a record while it’s playing, listen through your computer's speakers, or connect CLASSIC
LP's RCA outputs to a stereo system or powered speakers. Do not connect them to phono-level inputs;
CLASSIC LP's RCA outputs are line-level and could damage a device with phono-level inputs.
4. When you have finished recording, raise CLASSIC LP's tonearm from the record and return it to its arm
clip.
Visit ionaudio.com/computer-optimization for more information on optimizing your computer for audio.
Playback
You can listen to the music on your computer through its internal speakers or through headphones connected
to it. (CLASSIC LP cannot be used as a playback device for your computer's audio.)
To listen to a record while it's playing, listen through your (connected) computer's speakers, or connect
CLASSIC LP's RCA outputs to a stereo system or powered speakers. Do not connect them to phono-level
inputs; CLASSIC LP's RCA outputs are line-level and could damage a device with phono-level inputs.

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Features
1. Platter – Place your record here.
2. 45 RPM Adapter Holder –Holds
the included 45 RPM adapter.
When not using the adapter, please
place it in this holder.
3. Tonearm – The tonearm can be
raised and lowered by hand, or by
pressing the raise / lower lever.
4. Arm Clip – This specially designed
arm clip secures the tonearm while
at rest or when not in use. The arm
clip has been designed to remain in
the up position while unlocked.
5. Raise / Lower Lever – Raises and
lowers the tonearm.
6. 33 / 45 / 78 Switch* – This switch
controls the RPM of the turntable
platter.
Note: For best results when play-
ing 78 RPM vinyl records, use a 78
stylus (sold separately). Only use a
78 stylus with 78 RPM vinyl records. Purchase the
iCT06rs 78 stylus at ionaudio.com/ict06rs.
7. Autostop switch – This switch turns autostop on or off.
When autostop is on, the platter will start spinning when
the tonearm is placed over the record and stop spinning
when the record has reached the end. (When autostop is
off, the platter will always spin regardless of the position
of the tonearm.)
Note: If your vinyl record stops before it reaches the
end of the music, turn Autostop to the off position for
this particular record. This is generally recommended
for 45 RPM records.
8. RCA Output**– The audio from a playing vinyl record
is sent to this line-level coaxial audio output. This must
not be connected to phono level devices.
9. USB Audio Output – Use the included USB cable to
connect your turntable to your computer. The USB
connection will send audio from the turntable to your
computer. Please see the Using Classic LP With Your
Computer section of this manual for information.
10. Power Cable Input – Use the included adapter to
connect to wall power.
11. Power Button – Press this button to turn CLASSIC LP
on/off.
IMPORTANT: Remove the plastic
cartridge cover (needle cover) before
o
p
eratin
g
the turntable.
**WARNING: The RCA outputs are LINE
level. Please only connect these to LINE
level inputs. You may damage your
receiver if you plug in a LINE level device
into a PHONO level in
p
ut.
*If needed, you may adjust the speed of
the turntable platter. On the underside of
CLASSIC LP, remove the rubber plugs
and tighten/loosen the appropriate screw
with a screwdriver.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any difficulties, please refer to the troubleshooting steps below as well
as those in the EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter manual included with this product.
If you are recording to a computer:
oMake sure that CLASSIC LP is powered on and that the needle is on the record.
oMake CLASSIC LP is selected as your computer's default recording device (see the instructions below).
oIf you are listening through your computer's speakers, make sure those speakers are selected as your
computer's default playback device (see the instructions below). Alternatively, you could connect
CLASSIC LP's RCA outputs to a stereo system or powered speakers. Do not connect them to phono-
level inputs; CLASSIC LP's RCA outputs are line-level and could damage a device with phono-level
inputs.
(Note: The RCA outputs monitor the signal coming out of the turntable, not the signal coming from your
computer.)
oDisconnect then reconnect the USB cable connecting CLASSIC LP to your computer.
I'm not hearing any audio when playing music:
•If you are playing music from vinyl:
oMake sure that CLASSIC LP is powered on and that the needle is on the record.
oConnect CLASSIC LP's RCA outputs to a stereo system or powered speakers. (Do not connect them to
phono-level inputs; CLASSIC LP's RCA outputs are line-level and could damage a device with phono-
level inputs.)
•If you are playing music from your computer:
oMake sure your software music player's volume is turned up.
oMake sure your computer's volume is turned up.
oMake sure your computer's speakers are selected as your computer's default playback device (see the
instructions below). (CLASSIC LP cannot be used as a playback device for your computer's audio.)
I am hearing a Hum through my speaker or laptop when using the turntable:
•If you are recording to a laptop:
oPlease connect the laptop to a grounded power supply (3 prong)
•If you are playing through a speaker:
oPlease connect to a grounded (3 prong) power supply.
My record is not playing at the correct speed; its pitch is too high or too low:
oEnsure the 33 / 45 / 78 switch is set to the correct speed for your record.
oIf the 33 / 45 / 78 switch is set correctly and the speed it still slightly off, do the following:
1. On the underside of CLASSIC LP, find the rubber pad with the RPM speed you want to adjust,
and gently lift up the rubber pad to remove it.
2. Push through the rubber seal, and tighten/loosen the screw using a Phillips-head screwdriver to
fine-tune the RPM speed.
Setting Your Computer's Soundcard as the Default Playback Device
•Windows XP: Click Start Menu Control Panel (or Settings Control Panel in Classic View) Sound and
Audio Devices. Click the Audio tab and under Sound playback, select your computer's soundcard as the
default device.
•Windows Vista: Click Start Menu Control Panel (or Settings Control Panel in Classic View) Hardware
and Sound Sound. Click the Playback tab and select your computer's soundcard as the default device.
•Windows 7/Windows 8: Click Start Menu Control Panel Sound. Click the Playback tab and select your
computer's soundcard as the default device.
•Mac: Click the upper-left "apple" icon then click System Preferences Sound. Click the Output tab. From the
menu, select Internal Speakers if you are using the computer's internal speakers or select Headphones if you
are using speakers or headphones attached to the computer's 1/8" headphone output.
Setting CLASSIC LP as the Default Recording Device
•Windows XP: Click Start Menu Control Panel (or Settings Control Panel in Classic View) Sound and
Audio Devices. Click the Audio tab and under Sound recording, select CLASSIC LP as the default device.
•Windows Vista: Click Start Menu Control Panel (or Settings Control Panel in Classic View) Hardware
and Sound Sound. Click the Recording tab and select CLASSIC LP as the default device.
•Windows 7/Windows 8: Click Start Menu Control Panel Sound. Click the Recording tab and select
CLASSIC LP as the default device.
•Mac: Click the upper-left "apple" icon then click System Preferences Sound. Click the Input tab. From the
menu, select CLASSIC LP as the device.
BEFORE RETURNING THE PRODUCT, please contact ION Audio or your retailer for technical support.
Contact information can be found in the Safety Instruction Booklet included with this product.
ionaudio.com