mbeat MB-USBTR68 User manual

USB TURNTABLE RECORDER
USER MANUAL
(MB-USBTR68)

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. PILOT LAMPS SOLDERED IN
PLACE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FCC STATEMENT:
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.
SPECIFICATION:
Power Supply : AC adapter - DC 12V 0.5A
Poer Consumption : MAX 10W
Speed : 33 1/3/ 45 / 78 RPM
Speaker : 4Ω / 3W x 2
Replacement Needle : STYLUS - 01
DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
The lighting flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert user to
the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instruction in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Table of Content
Introduction
Product Care
Product Support
Turntable Controls
Unpacking
Turntable Operation
RCA Audio Out
Play 45 RPM Vinyl
Replace Stylus
Record to Computer
Windows XP
Windows 7
MAC OS 10.6+
Save to Computer
Troubleshooting
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Introduction
Thanks for purchasing this product from mbeat. Please read
the instruction carefully before use and store in a safe place for
future reference.
Product Care
• Do NOT leave vinyl record on the turntable after use.
• Return the vinyl record to its original package and store.
• Retain the toner arm to its original place after use.
• Replace the protective cap of the stylus cartridge after use.
• Close the turntable cover to avoid dust and lock it properly.
• Unplug the power cable and other cables after use.
Product Support
Looking for more help? Please visit mbeat.com.au.
Support email: [e-mail]
For your personal safety, do not attempt to open the device.
No user serviceable parts inside and warranty void if device
opened.

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1. Dust Cover
2. Turntable Platter
3. Power/Volume
4. 45 RPM Adaptor
5. Tone Arm
6. Tone Arm Lifter
7. Auto Stop On/Off
8. Speed Selector
9. Speaker
10. Stylus
11. USB Host
(Record Vinyl to PC/MAC)
12. RCA Output to External Speakers
13. DC-IN (Connect to Power)
Turntable Controls

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Unpacking
1. Remove packing material and set the unit on its end.
2. Open the lid of the unit.
3. Remove the tie-wrap from the Tone Arm
4. Remove the white stylus protective cap.
5. Release the tone arm Hold Down Clip. Unlock the tone arm.
Turntable Operation:
1. Plug the small end of the power adaptor into your turntable.
2. Connect the big end of the power adaptor to the wall outlet.
3. Place the vinyl record on your turntable.
4. Set the correct speed (rpm) of your vinyl record(33/45/78
rpm). For 45 rpm vinyl record, please use the 45 rpm adaptor.
5. Turn on the power of the turntable.
6. Move the Tone Arm to the desired starting point on the record.
Now the turntable is playing.
7. Adjust speaker volume to the preferred level.
Note: If you prefer loud music, instead of maximising speakers’
volume, we suggest to connect turntable to external amplified
speakers, which give better loud sound performance without
vibrating turntable’s platter.
8. Slide the Auto Stop Control switch to choose auto stop.
9. At the end of the record, Tone Arm will stop automatically.
Tone Arm must be returned to the Tone Arm Rest manually.
RCA Audio Out
Enable you to play back your turntable music through the
external speakers. To make this connection, you need RCA cable
(not included).
Play 45 RPM Vinyl
Gently place your 45 rpm record onto the turntable. Place the 45
rpm adaptor over the spindle. Follow the steps under turntable
operation to play your record.

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Replace Stylus
The turntable’s stylus needs to be replaced every 3-4 months
after continue playing. You can visit your retailer to buy the
replacement stylus or contact us online to purchase.
Record to Computer
For installing recording software Audacity, you can use the
installation CD, or download from following link:
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/
Please make sure to download the right version for your
operating system.
Start to record to your PC or Mac:
1. Place the vinyl record on the turntable.
2. Power on turntable.
3. Connect turntable to your PC or Mac via USB cable.
4. Open Audacity on your computer.
5. Refer below instructions to record under different OS.
Windows XP
Click [Edit] then select [Preference].

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Under [Devices], select [USB Audio Controller] from the list as
the recording device.
1. Click [Record] button to record.
2. Adjust record volume to the maximum level.

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Windows 7
Click [Edit] then select [Preference].
Under [Devices], select [USB Audio Controller] from the list as
the recording device.
1. Click [Record] button to record.
2. Adjust record volume to the maximum level.

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MAC OS 10.6+
Click [Audacity] then select [Preference].
Under [Devices], select [USB Audio Controller] as the recording
device.
1. Click [Record] button to record.
2. Adjust record volume to the maximum level.

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Save to Computer
Click [Stop] button on Audacity to stop recording.
Click [File] - [Save] to save file on your computer.
If you like segment recording, you need to manually select the
segment and save on computer. If you want to save multiple
segments, please do it one by one.
Hint: Normally the beginning and the end of the track contains
no sound signal, which is shown in Audacity as a flat straight
line.
Troubleshooting
1. The turntable is not power on.
Please make sure that the turntable is connected to the power.
Please make sure that you turn on the Power/Volume button.
2. I can hear noise from the speaker.
Please make sure that the vinyl track is not damaged. Check
if the stylus need to be replaced. Sudden noise increase or
intermittent sound are the signs of worn out stylus.
3. I cannot find the USB audio device when plug it into
computer.
Please refer to “Record to Computer” section and follow steps
to set up Audacity preference.
4. How can I play back record music?
You can play back music using Windows Media Player, Quick
Time and many other media players.
5. Need more help.
Please visit our website for further support. For more enquiries,
please send email to: [e-mail].

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