Jensen JTA-380 User manual

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3-SPEED TURNTABLE
WITH USB ENCODING TO COMPUTER
OWNER’S MANUAL
JTA-380
PLEASE READ THIS OPERATING MANUAL AND SEPARATE SOFTWARE GUIDE
COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

DEAR JENSEN® CUSTOMER
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a
safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard
against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
•Start your volume control at a low setting.
•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without
distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
•Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After
all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For a Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and
the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
Customer's Record:
The serial number of this product is found on its back cover. You should note the serial
number of this unit in the space provided as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in
identification in the event of theft of loss.
Model Number: JTA-380 Serial Number: ____________________
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WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions
2. Keep these instructions
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with these instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13. This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled
with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
14. Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.
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15. Do not attempt to dismantle, open or repair this product yourself. If a fault occurs,
seek advice from your local qualified service technician or contact the distributor via
the telephone number at the back of this instruction manual.
16. Caution marking and nameplate are located on back of product.
PRECAUTION FORE USE
•UNPACK ALL PARTS AND REMOVE PROTECTIVE MATERIAL.
•DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO THE MAINS BEFORE CHECKING THE MAINS
VOLTAGE AND ALL OTHER CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.
•DO NOT COVER ANY VENTS AND MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS A SPACE OF
SEVERAL CENTIMETERS AROUND THE UNIT FOR VENTILATION.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
•Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as
electric heaters.
•Places subject to constant vibration.
•Dusty, humid or moist places.
PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE
This model is equipped with non-skid rubber 'feet' to prevent the product from moving
when you operate the controls. These 'feet' are made from non-migrating rubber material
specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture. However
certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may
cause the rubber 'feet' to soften, and leave marks or a rubber residue on the furniture. To
prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly recommend that you purchase small
self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware stores and home improvement centers
everywhere, and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber 'feet' before you place the
product on fine wooden furniture.
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
- Application CD
- USB cable
- Owner’s Manual
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1) Dust Cover
2) Power Led Indicator
3) 3.5mm Headphone Jack
4) Power ON/OFF/ Volume Control Knob
5) 45 RPM Record Adaptor
6) 33/45/78 RPM Speed Selector
7) Tone Arm Rest/Holder
8) Line Out Socket (L/R)
9) USB Port For Computer Connection
10) Auto Stop Switch
11) AC Power Cord
CONNECTION
1. Connect the power cord to an AC outlet 240V~ 50Hz.
2. Plug in your headphone into the Headphone Jack on the front panel. You may
connect line out RCA connectors located on the unit back to your external amplifier to
listen to the music instead.
3. To encode or record the vinyl record on your computer, connect the USB port of the
Turntable to a suitable USB port on your computer via the USB cable provided.
4. Turn on the power and the power LED indicator will light, your system is now ready to
play your music. Please refer to the Operations section of this Manual for details.
Note: This unit has no built-in speaker, you will need to make connection at least one
way mentioned above in order to hear the music when playing your records.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

STEREO PHONOGRAPH OPERATION
Please Note - Before Use
-Remove the stylus protector.
-Make sure that the tone arm is unlocked and free to move
from the tone arm rest prior to operating. Lock the tone arm
again when not in use.
1. Raise the turntable dust cover.
2. Place the record on the platter (use the 45 RPM record adaptor if you are playing 45
RPM records).
3. Set the speed selector to the proper position for the record you are playing.
4. Plug headphones into headphone jack, turn on the system, the “ POWER LED ” lights
up.
5. Lift the tone arm from the rest and slowly move it over the
record. The platter will begin spinning.
6. Place the tone arm down onto the record in the location that
you want to play.
7. Adjust the volume to the desired level.
8. At the end of record, the platter will automatically stop spinning. Lift the tone arm from
the record and return it to the rest.
9. To stop playing manually, lift the tone arm from the record and return it to the rest.
NOTE: Some types of records may have an auto-stop area outside the preset limit, so
the turntable may stop before the last track finishes. In this case, set the AUTO-STOP
switch to the “OFF” position. This allows the record to play to the end, but please note
that it will not stop automatically. You must manually raise the tone arm and place it back
in the rest and then turn off the power to stop the turntable from spinning.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER FOR RECORDING
Before getting start, please install the “ AUDACITY ” recording software to your computer.
Below is an example using a computer with Microsoft XP and the Audacity software
installed. For more options, please refer to Audacity software guide separately.
1) Turn on your computer and allow it to boot fully. Turn the turntable power ON,
connect the USB port from the turntable to your computer via the USB cable provided.
The turntable connected to your PC will be recognised as a USB device.
2) Open the “ AUDACITY ” program. Under the “ EDIT ” tab, select “ PREFERENCES ”.
3) Click the “ AUDIO I/O ” tab and then choose your computer sound card as the
Playback Device from the drop down menu.
4) Choose Recording Device “UAC3556B” from the drop down menu select Channels
“2 (STEREO)” and then check the “ SOFTWARE PLAY THROUTH” box.
5) Click “ OK ” to close preference setting window.
6) Choose “LINE” from the software control panel.
7) Play the song track to be recorded into the computer.
8) Click the red Record button on the software control panel. You will see a waveform
moving and can listen to the record playing through computer speakers.
9) When you have finished the recording, click the yellow Stop button on the software
control panel.
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OPERATIONS

10)Now click “FILE ” and choose to save your recording file.
11)Click the green Play button to playback your finished recording.
NOTE:
Free software (AUDACITY) licensed under the GNU general public license (GPL).
More information as well as open source code can be found on the provided CD or on
the website at: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
IMPORTANT NOTES
LISTENING AND EXPORTING TO MP3
To listen to your digitized audio, you will need a third party application that can play wav
files. You can also use any standard audio CD burning software to burn your wave files
to an audio CD.
If you would like to save your vinyl recordings as MP3 files after recording them using
AUDACITY, you will need to install the optional "LAME MP3 ENCODER" plug-in to the
software provided on the CD. Once a file is in MP3 format it can be played on any MP3
compatible mobile digital device.
zTo download the LAME MP3 Encoder plug-in, please visit the following website:
Website: ftp://210.176.246.109/computer_encode/
User Name: computer
Password: encode
In AUDACITY, when you attempt to EXPORT AS MP3… for the first time after
installing the lame MP3 encoder plug-in, you will be asked for the location of the
plug-in file. Browse to the LAME MP3 PLUGIN FOLDER you copied the plug-in file
to and select the file. Subsequently, audacity will remember the location of this file.
Software Name Operation System
Lame_Library_v3.98.2_for_Audacity_on_OSX Audacity 1.2.5 on Mac OS X (Intel)
LameLib-Carbon-3.91 Audacity 1.2.6 on Mac OS X (PPC)
Lame_v3.98.2_for_Audacity_on_Windows
Audacity 1.2.6 on Windows
(Me/2000/XP/Visa)
LINE OUT CONNECTION
You can connect this unit to your external Hi-Fi / AMPLIFIER system by connecting the
LINE OUT socket to the auxiliary input socket of your Hi-Fi / AMPLIFIER system.
with a RCA cable (not included).
Note: The Volume control will not function when using the LINE OUT.
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USING HEADPHONES(NOT INCLUDED)
Inserting the plug of your headphones into the Headphone jack will enable you to listen
in private.
READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR HEADPHONES
1. Avoid extended play at very high volume as it may impair your hearing.
2. If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or shut off your unit.
3. Keep the volume at a reasonable level even if your headset is an open-air type designed to
allow you to hear outside sounds. Please note that excessively high volume may still block
outside sounds.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Avoid operating your unit under direct sunlight or in hot, humid or dusty places.
2. Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as
fluorescent lamps or motors.
3. Unplug the unit from the electrical power outlet immediately in case of malfunction.
CLEANING THE UNIT
zTo prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when
cleaning.
zThe finish on the unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture, Use
caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.
zIf the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth. Do not use any wax or polish
sprays on the cabinet.
zIf the front panel becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be cleaned with a soft
cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Never use abrasive cloths or
polishes as these will damage the finish of your unit.
CAUTION: Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Should you experience difficulties in the use of this player please refer to the following chart or
call 1800 686 079 for Product Service and Support.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
•The unit is disconnected from the
AC outlet
•Connect to an outlet.
The unit will not
play
•The AC outlet has no power •Try the unit on another outlet
Unit is ON but
there is low or
no volume
•The volume Control has been
turned all the way down
•Turn the Volume control to a higher
output
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SPECIFICATION
Power requirement:
Main Unit AC 240V ~ 50Hz 8W
System Requirement: Windows ME / 2000 / XP/ Vista;
Mac OS X
SERVICE
Please refer to the instructions on the enclosed warranty card for returning your unit for service.
Distributed in Australia by:
K2 Sales Pty Ltd
PO Box 21
Balaclava, Vic
Australia 3183
Telephone [phone]
Email: [email protected]
*The specification and external appearance of the set are subject to change without prior notice.*
Printed in China
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