LENCO L-3866 USB User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
L-3866/67USB

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS---------------------------------------------------2
DESCRIPTION-----------------------------------------------3,4
INITIAL STARTING-UP-----------------------------------5
Main Connection
Amplifier Connection---------------------------------------5
Playing a record---------------------------------------------5
MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------------------6
To replace the stylus---------------------------------------6
To disassemble the cartridge-----------------------------6
To install new pick-up head------------------------------6
Important recommendations--------------------------------6
Audacity Software Instruction-------------------------7-20

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DESCRIPTION
1. Adapter:
Use this adapter when playing 45 RPM records.
2. Platter:
Platter change in the record will be placed here
3. Tonearm
4. Tonearm Lock:
Use this lock to keep the tonearm in place when not in use.
5. Dust Cover:
Use this to protect the turntable from exposure to dust. The cover may be
opened or removed during use, but should remain closed when the turntable is
not in use.
6. USB port:
- With Full-Speed Transceivers
- Fully Compliant With USB 1.1 Specification

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Connect to PC for editing the music with your favorite digital editing software, if
you need the information of free editing software; please check the website
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ , and check the attached software instruction.
7. Signal Connectors:
Use these to connect the turntable to the mixer or amplifier in your sound
system.
8. Power Cord:
Connect this cord to a grounded AC outlet of the proper voltage.
9. Arm Lift Button
10. Stop Button
11. Speed Button:
Button locked 45rpm
Button unlocked 33 rpm

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INITIAL STARTING-UP
MAINS CONNECTION
Ensure that the mains voltage of your home corresponds to the operating
voltage of the unit. Your unit is ready to be connected to a mains voltage of
110V/60Hz or 220V/50Hz.
AMPLIFIER CONNECTION
Connect audio plugs to Alert input on your mixer or amplifier:
Red plug into R/H channel input.
White plug into L/H channel input.
Playing a record
- Remove the Dust cover from the turntable.
- Place the record of your choice on the turntable. If it is a 45 rpm, do not
forget to place the adaptor on the record spindle.
- Choose the desired playing speed:
33 rpm -> button unlocked
45 rpm-> button locked.
-Release the Tone-arm lock.
-Push in the arm lift button (tone-arm will go up)
-Place the cartridge vertically over the first track of the record the
turntable starts turning
-Push out the arm lift button (tone-arm will lower record starts playing)
-When the record is over, the tone-arm returns to its rest and the
turntable starts turning.
Remark: While the record is ON, If you wish to:
Stop the record while its playing
−Press the stop button; the cartridge comes up and returns to it’s
rest; the turntable stops turning.
−Replace the protective cap on the stylus
Close the tone-arm lock.

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MAINTENANCE
TO REPLACE THE STYLUS (FIG.A)
-Put the rest clip on the pick-up arm.
-Pull the stylus in the direction of arrow (A) and remove it.
-Put in the new stylus following the reverse procedure.
TO DISASSEMBLE THE CARTRIDGE (FIG.B)
-Put the rest clip into the pick-up arm.
-Remove the stylus (see section above).
-Release the pick-up head by pushing the cartridge in the direction of arrow.
-Disconnect the three cables link wires at the level of the pick-up head.
TO INSTALL NEW CARTRIDGE
-Connect the three link wires as shown in figure.
-Push the cartridge into headshell
-Re-position the stylus
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
We advise you to clean your records using a rag impregnate with an antistatic
product for maximum enjoyment of your records and also to make them last.
We would also point out that for the same reason your stylus should be replaced
periodically (approximately every 250 hours)
Dust the stylus from time to time using a very soft brush dipped in alcohol (brushing
from back to front of the cartridge)
WHEN TRANSPORTING YOUR RECORD PLAYER DO NOT FORGET TO:
Replace the protective cap on the stylus.
Put the rest clip into the pick-up arm.

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Audacity Quick Guide
For the complete manual please check
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/documentation?lang=en
Before Starting the Software
Make sure that your USB turntable is plugged into the computer and both
the computer and the turntable are plugged in and on.
To Install Software (PC)
1. Plug in your turntable to an AC outlet and connect the USB port
on the Turntable to the USB port of your computer.
2. Turn on the power switch to your turntable.
3. Windows system will detects a new device and that it is available
to use.
4. Insert the CD that came with your USB turntable.
5. Run the file “audacity-win-1.2.6.exe” to install Audacity software.
Once installed, run the Audacity program.
To Install Software (MAC)
1. Insert the included CD
2. Open the CD icon on the desktop.
3. Drag the installation folder for audacity to your hard drive. We
recommend that you move the folder to your “Applications” folder.
4. A window will come up which shows the files copying.
5. EJECT the CD.
6. Open “Audacity” from where you moved it to on your hard drive.
Software Configuration
1. Click on Microphone in the drop down menu and select “Stereo Mix”
Figure 1: Select Stereo Mix
2. Select the “Edit” menu and then “Preferences”

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Select the USB audio device under the “Recording” selection as shown.
Select “Software Playthrough” to hear the audio while recording.
Note: The USBTurntable may show up with a different name in Windows
system.. This may depend on your computer model and operating system.
99% of the time it will contain “USB” in the Name.
Figure 2: Select USB Audio Device from Preferences
After completed the above settings, you are ready for recording.
If you are still having difficulty finding the USB Turntable, try to check your
system settings or control panel to adjust audio input settings from the
sound control panel. .

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Toolbars
Selection tool - for selecting the range of audio you want to edit or
listen to.
Envelope tool - for changing the volume over time.
Draw tool - for modifying individual samples.
Zoom tool - for zooming in and out.
Timeshift tool - for sliding tracks left or right.
Multi tool - lets you access all of these tools at once depending on the
location of the mouse and the keys you are holding down.
Audio Control Buttons
Skip to Start - moves the cursor to time 0. If you press Play at this
point, your project will play from the beginning.
Play - starts playing audio at the cursor position. If some audio is
selected, only the selection is played.
Loop - if you hold down the Shift key, the Play button changes to
a Loop button, which lets you keep playing the selection over and
over again.
Record - starts recording audio at the project sample rate (the
sample rate in the lower-left corner of the window). The new track
will begin at the current cursor position, so click the "Skip to Start"
button first if you want the track to begin at time 0.
Pause - temporarily stops playback or recording until you press
pause again.
Stop - stops recording or playing. You must do this before
applying effects, saving or exporting.

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Skip to End - moves the cursor to the end of the last track.
Edit Toolbar
All of the buttons on this toolbar perform actions - and with a couple of
exceptions, they're all just shortcuts of existing menu items to save you
time. Holding the mouse over a tool will show a "tooltip" in case you forget
which one is which.
Cut
Copy
Paste
Trim away the audio outside the selection
Silence the selected audio
Undo
Redo (repeat last command).
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Fit selection in window - zooms until the selection just fits inside the
window.
Fit project in window - zooms until all of the audio just fits inside the
window.