Lenoxx TT-500 User manual

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TT-500
TURNTABLE / CASSETTE PLAYER WITH
PC LINK FUNCTION FOR RECORDING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

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TT-500 TURNTABLE / CASSETTE PLAYER WITH PC LINK FUNCTION FOR RECORDING
1. Intended use
This product is designed for the playback of records and audio cassettes. The tracks played back can be transferred
via USB to a computer and edited using the attached software. Moreover, the product also features two integrated
loudspeakers. The product can be connected to a mixer or amplifier using the cinch connector. Power is supplied by a
standard mains socket. The product is only to be used indoors in dry conditions. For safety and approval purposes
(CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product for purposes other than those described
above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire,
electric shock etc. Read the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only
together with its operating instructions.
2. Delivery content
• USB cassette/record player
• USB cable
• Software CD
• Operating instructions
3. Equipment
• 3 playback speeds for records (33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm)
• Auto-stop function
• 45RPMe adaptor
• Belt drive
• Ceramic pick-up with protective cap
• Dust cover
4. Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety
instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury
or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
Persons / Product
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous playing material for
children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture, flammable
gases, vapors and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use.
Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:

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- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.
• Do not place open sources of fire, such as burning candles, on or directly next to the device.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the product.
Miscellaneous
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support
service or other technical personnel.
5. Operating elements
1. Single adaptor
2. Pick-up lift lever
3. Auto-stop control
4. Speed regulator
5. Pick-up arm
6. Dust cover
7. Volume control
8. Cassette player
9. USB connection
10. Cinch connection
11. Power cord
6. Setup
• Ensure proper ventilation when setting up the device.
• Never place the product on soft surfaces such as carpets, beds, etc.
• In addition, air circulation must not be obstructed by any objects such as magazines, tablecloths, curtains etc. This
prevents heat removal from the product and can lead to overheating (risk of fire).
• Make sure that the device is set up securely positioned on a steady surface.

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• Persons can be injured if the device falls down.
• When setting up the device, make sure that the connection cables are not squeezed or damaged by sharp edges.
• Always install the cables so that nobody can trip over them or become entangled in them. Risk of injury.
• When selecting a place to set up the device, avoid direct, intense sunlight, vibration, dust, heat, cold and moisture.
• Make sure there are no devices with strong electric or magnetic fields such as transformers, motors, cordless
telephones or radio-controlled devices in the vicinity of the device, as they can cause interferences in the record
player.
• Never place the device on valuable or sensitive furniture surfaces without sufficient protection.
• When selecting the setup location, please take into consideration the room layout such as the whereabouts of the
nearest mains socket etc.
• The playing surface should be isolated from the floor surface.
7. Operation
Connection
1. Plug the mains plug into a wall mains socket.
2. Connect the product to a mixer or amplifier, if required. Ensure that all devices are turned off. Use a suitable cinch
cable and connect it to the corresponding connector at the rear of the product as well as the mixer/ amplifier.
Playing back records
1. Switch the device on by turning the volume control in a clockwise direction.
2. Remove the protective cap from the stylus.
3. Put a record on the turntable. Place a single-adaptor (puck) on the turntable axis, if needed, to play single records.
4. Set the playback speed (33, 45 or 78) by using the speed control.
5. Activate the auto-stop function, if required, using the auto-stop control.
- Position ON: At the end of the playback, the turntable will automatically stop turning.
- Position OFF: At the end of the playback, the turntable will continue to turn.
6. Loosen the rest clip.
7. Lift the pick-up arm by using the pick-up lift lever and move the pick-up toward the record. The turntable will begin to
rotate.
8. Lower the pick-up arm onto the record by using the pick-up lift lever. The playback of the record will begin.
9. Now set the volume with the volume control.
10. At the end of the playback, lift the pick-up arm by using the pick-up lift lever and move the pick-up arm back to the
pick-up support.
11. Lower the pick-up arm by using the pick-up lift lever and secure the pick-up with the rest clip.
12. Switch off the product by turning the volume control in an anticlockwise direction.
Playing back cassettes
1. Switch the device on by turning the volume control in an clockwise direction.
2. Insert an audio cassette into the cassette deck. The side with the tape has to face to the right side. The playback
starts automatically.
3. Now set the volume with the volume control.
4. To fast forward the cassette, carefully press the eject button until you hear a click sound. The button is now

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half-recessed in the housing and the cassette is being fast forwarded.
5. The playback or the fast forwarding will stopped automatically when the end of the current cassette side is reached.
6. To remove the cassette, press the eject button, which will then be completely recessed in the housing.
7. Switch off the product by turning the volume control in an anticlockwise direction.
8. Digitalising
1. Connect the product to a computer via the USB cable.
2. Insert the software CD and follow the on-screen instructions. The CD include Audacity 2.0, which can be supported
by Window 2000/XP/Vista/7 (Window version) and Mac OS X 10.4 or later (MAC version).
3. You can find further information on the software functions in the help menu and in the operating instructions
of the software. These are available at the following links:
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/documentation
9. Transport
1. Disconnect all lines from the device and disconnect it from the power supply.
2. Secure the pick-up arm with the rest clip.
3. Put the protective plastic covering over the system needle.
4. Pack the appliance back into its original packing.
10. Cleaning
• The device should only be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth or brush from the outside.
• Never use any aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions that may damage the surface of the housing.
• Make sure that the needle protection is in place while cleaning to avoid unnecessary damage to the pick-up needle.