ION CLASSIC LP User manual

CLASSIC LP
Quickstart Guide English ( 3 – 6 )
Guía de inicio rápido Español ( 7 – 10 )
Appendix English ( 11 )

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Quickstart Guide (English)
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Classic LP. At ION, your entertainment is as important to us as it is to
you. That’s why we design our products with one thing in mind—to make your life more fun and
more convenient.
Box Contents
Make sure that the items listed below are included in the box:
•Classic LP
•Power adapter
•USB cable
•45 RPM Adapter
•Pre-Mounted Slipmat
•Download Card
•Quickstart Guide
•Safety Instructions & Warranty Information
Support
READ SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system
requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit ionaudio.com.
For additional product support, visit ionaudio.com/support.
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. Use the included software
download card to download and install the software. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
To record music to your computer:
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.
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.

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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.
Features
IMPORTANT: Remove the plastic cartridge cover (needle cover) before operating the turntable.
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.
* 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.
Note: For best results when playing 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.
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.
**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 input.
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.
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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:
•Make sure that Classic LP is powered on and that the needle is on the record.
•Make Classic LP is selected as your computer's default recording device (see the instructions
below).
•If 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.)
•Disconnect 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:
•Ensure the 33 / 45 / 78 switch is set to the correct speed for your record.
•If 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.

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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.
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