Tdk Tvt1001blk User manual

PROFESSIONAL TURNTABLE WITH AUTO SPEED CORRECTION

Belt-Drive Turntable

USER GUIDE

TVT1001BLK

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE:

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

ATTENTION:

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying

the appliance.

FCC WARNING:

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modications to this equipment

may cause harmful interference unless the modications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The

user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modication is made.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS

LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISES ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.

•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

•Theratinginformationislocatedatthebottomoftheapparatus.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Microsoft,XP,andVistaareeitherregisteredtrademarksortrademarksofMicrosoftCorporationintheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries.

Mac is either a registered trademark or trademark of Apple.

This product is not endorsed or manufactured by Microsoft Corporation or Apple.

SURGE PROTECTORS: It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC connection. Lightning and power surges

ARE NOT covered under warranty for this product.

Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.

Tobecompletelydisconnectedfromthepowerinput, themainplugoftheAC/DCadaptershallbedisconnectedfromthe

electricaloutlet.ThemainplugoftheAC/DCadaptershouldnotbeobstructedORshouldbeeasilyaccessedduringintended

use. Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing. Do not place liquid filled objects such as vases on the product.

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 a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider

than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus.Whenacartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjury

from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. 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.

15. Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this product.

16. Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect

the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

17. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine,

fire or other heat sources.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Platter Cover

Part No. 507-E13000-00R*

*Consumer Replaceable Part (See page 34 to order.)

AC Adapter

Part No. 001-41E130-01R* Main Unit

Platter with Belt

Platter Part No. 434-E13000-00R*

Belt Part No. 447-E13000-00R*

WHAT’S INCLUDED (CONTINUED)

Belt Cover

Part No. 447-E13000-00R*

Included but not pictured: Owner’s Manual and Quick Start Guide

*Consumer Replaceable Part (See page 34 to order.)

B Type USB Cable

(TVT2002 only)

Part No. 061-100100-04RP*

Audio Cable

Part No. 008-000015-10P* 45 Adapter

Part No. 456-E13000-00R* Counter Weight

Part No. (A) 449-E13000-00R*

(B) 278-E130N00-001R*

Dust Cover

Part No. 301-E13000-00R*

CD ROM

(TVT2002 only)

Part No. 393-E13000-000R*

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1. Motor/MotorCover

2. Drive Belt

3. Spindle

4. Tone Arm Lifter

5. Counter Weight

6. Anti-Skate Control

7. Cue Lever

8. Tone Arm Rest

9. 33/OFF/45Controlwith

Power Indicator

10. Platter

11. Tone Arm Light

12. Stylus (Stylus Part No.

069-MG2801-01R*)

13. Display

14. Tone Arm

15. Audio Out Jacks

16. PRE-AMPON/OFFSwitch

(Please see caution on use

of this switch on page 12.)

17. B Type USB Out Jack

(TVT2002 only)

18. Power Jack

*Consumer Replaceable Part

(See page 34 to order.)

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

10 11 12 13 14

2 3 5 64 7 8

15 16 17 18

TOP

REAR

SETUP

After unpacking, set up the unit as follows:

1. Gently place the Platter onto the Spindle,

making certain that the Platter is fully seated

before proceeding to the next step.

2. Place the Platter Cover onto the Platter.

3a. Remove the plastic

cover from the stylus.

3b. Gently pull the Drive Belt around the Motor

Pulley. Be careful to not allow finger grease or

other contamination to foul the belt.

NOTE:

The Drive Belt comes installed around the Platter.

4. Place the Motor Cover onto the Motor,

making sure each side has the Drive Belt

coming through.

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5. Installation of the Counterweight

As with all quality turntables built to utilize

aftermarket cartridges, the weight of

the cartridge must be balanced with a

counterweight to allow accurate setting of the

cartridge’s downward force.

5a. The first step is to insure a level, stable surface for

your new turntable.

5b. While carefully securing the tonearm from

movement and protecting the stylus from

damage; gently glide the counterweight with

the numerals facing forward onto the rear of the

tonearm.

5c. Rotate the weight in a clockwise fashion from

the perspective of the end of the arm opposite

of the cartridge until the threads are just

engaged.

5d. With the tonearm lift lowered and the stylus

protector removed, seek to instill a state

of equilibrium in the arm by rotating the

counterweight so that balance will be achieved

in the form of a tonearm that is level and free

from interference.

5e. The next step is to create a reference to this

position by rotating the numerically enhanced

ring at the front of the counterweight to indicate

“0” at the top position in alignment with the

mark on the tonearm while holding the rear

portion of the counterweight to prohibit its

movement.

5f. From this “0” reference place, grasp both

the front and back of these two parts of the

counterweight and set the weight to indicate

“3” on the dial to align with the marking on the

top of the tonearm. This will indicate 3 grams of

downward force, the recommended tracking

weight for this cartridge.

5g. Finally, set the antiskating control to “3” to

match the downward force setting. See page

16 in the Operation section for possible further

adjustments.

NOTE:

Other cartridges will have other requirements;

therefore see the cartridge manufacturer’s

documentation for settings such as downward

force and anti-skating recommendations.

SETUP (CONTINUED) SETUP (CONTINUED)

A. TO USE WITH A COMPUTER (TVT2002 only):

Install recording software as shown on page 22.

With the unit NOT connected to AC, connect the

small end of the USB Cable (included) to the USB

Out jack on the rear of this unit and the other end

to a USB jack on your computer.

NOTES:

• Whenconnectingtheunit,refertotheowner’s

manual of the computer, as well as this manual.

• Makesurethepowerisoffandbothunitsare

unplugged before making any connections.

• WhenconnectedviatheUSBcable,theUSB

indicator will light in the display.

6a. Insert the small end of the AC adapter into the Power jack

(located on the rear of the unit). Connect the other end

to a wall outlet having 120V AC, 60 Hz.

NOTES:

• RemoveboththeDCplugandtheACINplugto

disconnect the AC adapter when not in use.

• OnlyusethesuppliedACadapterwhichhasthe

following specs: DC 12V.

CONTINUE TO PAGE 15 TO USE THE TURNTABLE WITH A COMPUTER

TO AC

JACK

Computer

Turntable

USB cable

USB jack

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SETUP (CONTINUED)

B. TO USE WITH A UNIT WITH LINE IN JACK (HOME STEREO, BOOM BOX, ETC.):

NOTES:

• Whenconnectingtheunit,refertotheowner’smanual

of the external unit, as well as this manual.

• Makesurethepowerisoffandbothunitsareunplugged

before making any connections.

6b. Connect the left and right plugs of the Audio Cable

(included) to the Left and Right Out jacks on the rear

of this unit, matching the red to red and white to white.

Connect the other end of the Audio Cable to the Line In

jacks of the Home Stereo or similar equipment.

Warning Regarding the PRE-AMP Switch

This unit is equipped with a moving magnet phono

preamplifier with RIAA equalization. This is a very convenient

addition for those customers not possessing an amplifier or receiver with a phono input. However, caution

should be applied to the use of this preamplifier. When you are using this preamplifier’s output as indicated

by the “ON” designation of the switch located on the back center panel of the turntable, do not under any

circumstances connect the RCA output connectors of the turntable to the input connections of an additional

phono preamplifier on a receiver or amplifier often marked “Phono Input”. Excess gain from the use of the

preamplifier in the turntable as well as the preamplifier in your amplifier or receiver may cause damage to

youramplifierand/orspeakers.

OUTPUT

R L

Amplifier

Turntable

On the contrary, if you have this switch in the “OFF” position and attempt to connect the turntable’s RCA

connectors to the line input levels of a receiver or amplifier such as “Tape” or “VCR”, you will find that the

level is insufficient and will not allow you to hear the output sufficiently. Under no circumstances do we

recommendswitchingthepreamplifier“ON/OFF”switchwhilemonitoringtheoutputwithanamplifier.To

be safe, select the appropriate switch position with the power off on the amplifier or receiver. The PRE-AMP

switch position will not affect users of the USB function.

7b. SlidethePRE-AMPON/OFFswitchontherearofthe

unit to the ON position.

8b. Insert the small end of the AC adapter into the Power

jack (located on the rear of the unit). Connect the

other end to a wall outlet having 120V AC, 60 Hz.

NOTES:

• RemoveboththeDCplugandtheACINplugto

disconnect the AC adapter when not in use.

• OnlyusethesuppliedACadapterwhichhasthefollowingspecs:DC12V.

• Afterconnecting,settheexternalunittoreceivethesignalfromitsLineInjacks.

SETUP (CONTINUED)

TO AC

JACK

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SETUP (CONTINUED) OPERATION

1. Put a record on the turntable and remember to use the 45

adapter if using a 45 single record.

NOTE: Some 45 single records may not need the 45 adapter.

2. Rotatethe33/OFF/45controltothe33or45position

(to match the record being played); the Power indicator

and display will light.

3. Lift the Tone Arm and move over the Platter. The Platter will

start spinning and the Tone Arm light will illuminate.

4. Lower the Cue Lever.

5. Place the Tone Arm on the edge of the record to start at the

beginning or anywhere on the record’s playing surface to start

playback at that point. The display will show the spectrum of the

record’s output.

6. If the sound is distorted, check the tonearm balance,

counterweight and anti-skating setting previously adjusted.

Also check for accumulated dust on the stylus by visual

inspection.

(See page 10 for Installation of the counterweight.)

C. TO USE WITH A UNIT WITH PHONO PREAMPLIFIER INPUTS (RECEIVER, PRE-AMP, ETC.):

(See page 10 for the Warning regarding the PRE-AMP switch.)

6c. SlidethePRE-AMPON/OFFswitchontherearofthe

unit to the OFF position.

7c. Connect the left and right plugs of the Audio Cable

(included) to the Left and Right Out jacks on the rear

of this unit, matching the red to red and white to white.

Connect the other end of the Audio Cable to the Phono

In jacks of the Home Stereo or similar equipment.

8c. Insert the small end of the AC adapter into the Power jack

(located on the rear of the unit). Connect the other end

to a wall outlet having 120V AC, 60 Hz.

NOTES:

• RemoveboththeDCplugandtheACINplugto

disconnect the AC adapter when not in use.

• OnlyusethesuppliedACadapterwhichhasthe

following specs: DC 12V.

• Afterconnecting,settheexternalunittoreceivethe

signal from its Phono Input jacks.

OUTPUT

R L

Amplifier

Turntable

TO AC

JACK

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

7. If necessary, adjust the Anti-Skating control as previously discussed

in the initial setup. In most cases, the Anti-Skating control should

be set to the same number as the counterweight. Anti-Skating

compensates for inward tracking forces that occur with all

cartridges and typically worsen when the stylus nears the center

of the record. If the turntable is experiencing excessive skipping

during playback while nearing the center spindle, try increasing

the Anti-Skating control in small increments. This control’s

effectiveness is also dependant on tracking force used with the

arm (i.e., the heavier the tracking weight, typically the less anti-

skating is required).

8. To pause playback, raise the Cue Lever; to resume playback,

lower the Cue Lever.

9. When the record reaches the end, the turntable will stop rotating

and the Tone Arm light will turn off. Raise the Cue Lever and move

the Tone Arm back over the Tone Arm rest; then lower the Cue

Lever. To stop playback before the end of the record is reached,

raise the Cue Lever and move the Tone Arm back over the Tone

Arm rest; then lower the Cue Lever.

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

10.Toturntheunitoff,rotatethe33/OFF/45controltotheOFFposition;

the Power indicator and display will turn off. Replace plastic Stylus

cover to protect stylus.

NOTE: If connected to a computer (TVT2002 only), see page 23 to

utilize the included software to record and edit the recording.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

REPLACING THE TURNTABLE STYLUS (NEEDLE)

Your stylus should last for up to 400 hours. However, when the time comes to replace,

follow the instructions below.

1. Very gently, slide the stylus towards the front and remove

from the assembly.

2. To replace, slide new stylus onto the assembly.

Stylus Part No. 069-MG2801-01R*

*Consumer Replaceable Part (See page 34 to order.)

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS (TVT2002 ONLY)

PC REQUIREMENTS:

• Windows7(32bit)

• WindowsVista(32bit)

• WindowsXP(32bit)

MAC REQUIREMENTS:

The Vinyl Recorder software is not available for

Macintosh. Audacity is recommended for Mac

users. The Audacity software, along with complete

documentation, can be downloaded for the Mac at

http://audacity.sourceforge.net.

FOR MAC AND PC: The performance of the software

is dependent upon the processing power available,

as well as the operating system in use. More capable

systems offer higher performance.

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING

THE INCLUDED SOFTWARE:

This manual touches the basics of the software

included. It is suggested you download the full

manual at the link provided below to utilize all the

software’s features and effects.

TDK Vinyl Recorder:http://www.cakewalk.com

NOTE: When using USB audio devices such as the

TDK Life on Record turntable, it is expected that the

drivers installed when the unit is connected to your

computing device will be used to route your audio.

This may mute or disable your previous sound card’s

driver while temporarily using the USB drivers. When

the USB device is disconnected, the normal audio

card drivers will be used again. Depending on the

system and the hardware installed, you may need

to adjust which audio drivers are used by navigating

to the Control Panel, clicking on Sounds and Audio

Devices and then clicking on the audio tab and

adjusting your default playback or recording device

according to your needs. Typically this is seamless

and does not require any user interaction.

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INSTALLING TDK LIFE ON RECORD VINYL RECORDER – WINDOWS

INSTALLING THE VINYL RECORDER SOFTWARE

FOR WINDOWS

1. Insert the CD ROM. If the computer is set to

autorun, the installation will begin automatically.

If it is not set to autorun, then select CD ROM in

MY COMPUTER and double-click on the Vinyl

Recorder Setup.exe file.

2. The Select Setup Language screen will appear.

Select the language to be used during

installation and click OK.

3. The Welcome to the Vinyl Recorder Setup Wizard

screen will appear. Click Next to start installation.

4. The Software License Agreement screen will

appear. Click the I accept the terms in the

License Agreement button and then click Next.

INSTALLING TDK LIFE ON RECORD VINYL RECORDER – WINDOWS (CONT.)

5. The Select Destination Folder screen will appear.

Follow the instructions on the screen to select a

destination folder other than the default folder,

or click Next to continue with the default

destination folder.

6. The Select Start Menu Folder screen will appear.

Select the folder where the program’s shortcuts

will be installed and then click Next.

7. The Shared Folders screen will appear. Select the

folder where audio plugins and utilities will be

installed and then click Next.

8. The Select Additional Tasks screen will appear.

Click the box to create a desktop icon, if desired.

Then click Next.

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9. The Ready to Install screen will appear.

Click Install to proceed with the installation.

10. The Completing the Vinyl Recorder Setup

Wizard screen will then appear. Click Finish

to launch the program.

11. The Complete Registration screen will appear

next. Follow the instructions to register your copy

of the Vinyl Recorder software

NOTES:

• TheinstallationprocessforWindowsVistaandXP

is very similar to that of Windows 7, which has

been described here. After inserting the CD ROM,

follow the respective on-screen instructions in the

Setup Wizard for these installations.

• Ifforanyreasonyouarere-installingtheVinyl

Recorder Software, please remove the existing

installation through the Windows control panel

application for removing software before you

install again. This will minimize the possibility of

errors occurring during the re-installation.

INSTALLING TDK LIFE ON RECORD VINYL RECORDER – WINDOWS (CONT.)

After completing the installation process, the

program will automatically launch and the TDK Life

on Record Vinyl Recorder welcome screen appears.

This screen contains links to helpful tutorials about the

operation of the software. It will appear every time

you open the program unless you deselect the Show

at Startup? box at the bottom left of the window.

With the turntable connected to your computer,

launch the software (if not already open) by double-

clicking on the Vinyl Recorder icon on your desktop.

The Vinyl Recorder toolbar will appear. The buttons

on this toolbar open windows that contain the

controls for operation of the software. The following

pages provide more detailed operating instructions.

USING TDK LIFE ON RECORD VINYL RECORDER – WINDOWS

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First click on the Options button. This will bring up

the Audio Options window, which contains the

recording settings. Within the General tab, you can

select the desired Playback Device, Recording

Device, Bit Depth, Sample Rate and Driver Mode.

The recommended settings are Bit Depth: 16, Sample

Rate: 44100 and Driver Mode: MME (32 Bit). Then

click OK.

Or, if no changes are necessary, simply click OK

to accept the default settings. For more detailed

explanations, click on the Help button within the

Audio Options window.

The Recorder Module

To make a recording, use the turntable according to

the instructions beginning on page 15. Click on the

Recorder button; the Recorder window will appear.

This manual provides a brief summary of the recording

process using the Vinyl Recorder software. For more

detailed explanations, click on the Help button within

the Recorder window. To utilize all the effects and

features of this software, download the complete

user’smanualathttp://www.cakewalk.com.

USING TDK LIFE ON RECORD VINYL RECORDER – WINDOWS (CONT.)

The Recorder Transport buttons are shown below.

1. Input Monitor 5. Stop

2. Rewind (to beginning) 6. Play

3. Record 7. Jump to end

4. Pause

To Record an Audio File:

1. Click the Record button and the Pause function will

automatically engage.

2. If desired, click the Input Monitor button. This will

output the sound as it is recording.

3. Click the Pause button to start recording. Start

playback of the record; the meters on the right will

start showing activity and the waveform will begin.

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4. When the first side of the record has ended, click

the Pause button, flip the record over and start

playback; then click the Pause button again to

continue recording.

5. When the second side of the record has

ended, click the Stop button. You will now

have two separate recordings, one for each

side of the record.

6. Click the Rewind button to go back

to the beginning of the recording.

7. Click the Play button to playback the recording.

Follow the instructions in the next section to save

your audio files.

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To Save an Audio File:

1. Using the pull-down menu bar at the top of

the Recorder window, go to File>Save As. Then

choose the format (WAV, MP3, WMA or Project)

in which you want to save the file.

NOTE: Project is not an audio file. This option allows

you to save the file so that you can open it again

later in the Recorder module and do more editing

if you desire.

2. Select the destination and name the file. Make

sure the Channel Format is set to Stereo, the

Sample Rate is 44100 and the Bit Depth is 16.

3. Click the Save button.

Repeat these steps for each file you want to save.

The Encoder Module

This module allows you to encode MP3 files. Click on

the Encoder button on the Vinyl Recorder toolbar.

The Encoder window will appear. Click on the Preset

icon as shown below.

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When the Encoder Options window appears, select

the desired settings and click OK. Then drag an

audio file onto the target in the Encoder window.

The file will be automatically converted to the format

that is configured for that target.

For the target configuration procedure and more

detailed explanations, click on the Help button within

the Encoder window.

NOTE: After the 30-day trial period, you will no longer

be able to encode MP3 files unless you upgrade to

the full version of the Encoder module. If you already

have an MP3 encoder installed on the computer

from another software application, this software will

utilize that encoder.

The Tagger Module

Click on the Tagger button on the Vinyl Recorder

toolbar. The Tagger window will appear.

With this module, you can add information tags

(Title, Artist, Album, Genre, etc.) to the files that you

record. After you enter the desired information in the

appropriate fields, click the WRITE TAGS button. Now

the information will be embedded in the files.

For more detailed explanations, click on the Help

button within the Tagger window.

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The Burner Module

Click on the Burner button on the Vinyl Recorder

toolbar. The Burner window will appear. This module

allows you to burn your recordings onto audio CDs.

To Burn an Audio File to CD:

1. Insert a blank CD into your computer’s disc drive.

2. Click on the Audio CD tab in the Burner window.

3. Click ADD to select the desired audio files.

4. Select the desired disc drive.

5. Click BURN DISC to complete the process.

For more detailed explanations, click on the Help

button within the Burner window.

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Turntable does not operate.

1. Make sure the AC cord is plugged into an AC outlet

and that the AC outlet is “live.” Also make sure that

the DC plug is attached to the turntable.

2. Check the drive belt to make certain it is on

correctly (see page 9).

3. Makesurethe33/OFF/45controlissettoeither

33 or 45.

Turntable operates, but no sound is heard.

1. The stylus guard is still in place.

2. The Cue Lever is raised.

3. If connected to a Home Stereo, Amp, etc, it is

possible that the external unit’s controls are set

incorrectly, i.e., tape monitor on, speakers switched

off, etc.

4. Check the stylus on phono cartridge for correct

placement. If not positioned correctly, see page 18.

Turntable operates, but sound is very low.

1. Either make sure the turnable is connected to

powered (AUX) jacks or set the PRE-AMP switch

to the ON position.

(See page 12 for the Warning regarding the PRE-

AMP switch.)

2. The volume of the external device this turntable

is connected to is not set high enough.

3. The stylus is broken or missing.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Many issues can be resolved by the following:

• unpluggingandre-pluggingintheturntable

• downloadingthelatestsoftware

• restartingthecomputer

For detailed troubleshooting of the TDK Life on Record Vinyl Recorder software, please refer to its manual.

You can download the complete user’s manual at http://www.cakewalk.com.

Sound is very distorted.

The turntable may be connected to an amplifier’s

PHONO input: If the PRE-AMP switch is set to the ON

position, a phono input will be overloaded.

Record/Tone Arm moves slightly or skips.

1. Slight movement is a normal condition and not

usually a problem. If this causes skipping, make sure

the turntable is level and adjust the counterweight

and the anti-skating as per page 10.

2. Make sure the turntable is not picking up vibrations

from the floor or walls, or from direct speaker sound.

Record is playing too fast or too slow.

The33/OFF/45controlissetincorrectly;makesureitis

set to the corresponding speed.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)

MAINTENANCE

• Cleanthestylustipfrequentlywithasobrushinabacktofrontmotiononly.IfusingStylusuid,useit

very sparingly.

• Whennotinuse,itisrecommendedtokeepthedustcoverontheunit.

• Wipethedustcoverandturntablehousinggentlywithasocloth.Asmallamountofmilddetergent

may be used to clean the dust cover and turntable base only. NEVER use harsh chemicals or solvents

to clean.

• Whenmovingtheturntable,securetheToneArmtotheToneArmRestwithatwisttieandputthedust

cover on. If you are moving the turntable a long distance, please re-use the original packing material

and place the components of the turntable in their original locations.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions .............................................................................................4.5 (H) x 15 (W) x 17.9 (L) inches

Weight ............................................................................................................................................. 14.3 lbs

Power Supply.................................................................................... DC 12V Adapter (Center Positive)

Power Consumption ...................................................................................................................... 5 Watts

Supported Systems............................................................................... Windows7/Vista/XP,Mac10.4+

Type .............................................................................................................................Belt Drive Turntable

Motor ....................................................................................................................... DC, Servo Controlled

Wow & Flutter ........................................................................................................Less than 0.25% (WTD)

Signal to Noise Ratio ....................................................................................................... More than 50dB

Output Level (PRE-AMP set to ON) ...............................................................................................200mV

Output Level (PRE-AMP set to OFF)................................................................................................... 3mV

Pre-Amp Gain..................................................................................................................................... 36dB

Replacement Stylus .................................................................................................................... MG-2801

Cartridge Type ........................................................................................... Moving Magnetic Cartridge

Speeds......................................................................................................................... 33-1/3and45RPM

USB ....................................................................................................................................... B Type USB 2.0

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