V.TOP AV202 User manual

Instruction Manual
USB Audio Capture Capture Analog and Digital Audio
to your Windows or Mac OS computer
Model: AV202

Introduction
This AV202 USB audio capture is designed to help users to convert their old collection of
cassettes, vinyl records and LPs to crisp, clear digital audio les for music on the go and
then create audio CDs or MP3 CDs for personal audio library and archive those precious
voices and memories. With the help of the USB audio capture, you can rediscover the
beauty of the classical music.
Specication
Thank you for choosing V.TOP!
Before using this product, please read the user manual carefully. And you can get technical
support by writing to [e-mail].
Item Name USB Audio Capture
Interface USB standard (USB 2.0)
Recording Format Wave, MP3
Input Audio L/R (RCA), 3.5” Stereo Audio (Male)
1GB free HDD space
System Requirements
Requested OS
Windows: Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
Mac OS: OS X 10.6 and later
(Notes: v2.1.2 does not support PPC Macs.)
2GHz CPU or above and 4G RAM or above
Power Supply USB Bus
Consumed Power ≤ 1.5W
Application Software Audacity (Version 2.1.1 in this CD)
Dimension / Weight 73(L)×26(W)×11(H)mm / 62g
Cable Length 80cm(USB), 15.8cm(Audio)
1 x USB 2.0 Port , CD-ROM for installation
and accessible Internet

Step 1: Install Audacity and LAME MP3 Encoder
The software can be found in the CD or downloaded from the website, and the download
address is: http://www.audacityteam.org/download/
Declaration: LAME is a library that allows some programs to encode MP3 les. LAME is
free, but in some countries users may need to pay a license fee in order to legally
encode MP3 les.
For Windows OS Users:
a.First, install \Windows_V2.1.2\Audacity_v2.1.2.exe
b.Then, install \ Windows_V2.1.2\ Plug-Ins\Lame_v3.99.3.exe
For Mac OS Users:
a.First, install \Mac_OS_v2.1.2\Audacity-v2.1.2.dmg
b.Then, install \Mac_OS_v2.1.2 \Plug-Ins\Lame_Library_v3.98.2.dmg
Note: Install Audacity as main application software; and you may install LAME MP3
encoder based on your own personal needs.
Step 2: Hardware Installation - Connect your analog audio source to audio input jack of
this AV202.
Step 3: Plug the USB end of AV202 into Computer’s available USB Port, and make sure
your computer does recognize the AV202. (Refer to section of “Hardware Installation”)
Step 4: Run the Audacity Software for Capturing, Editing your desired music. (Audacity
Software’s Operation Manual is contained in the CD.)
Step 5: Transfer the digital audio les to your device.
Install application Audio source input Connect to computer Capture and edit audio Output to iPod by iTunes

Hardware Installation
The Operation System will install the driver automatically. Some Operation Systems might
require an Internet for updating.
Connect the AV202 to the computer. The system message “Your new hardware is installed
and ready to use” will appear after a while. It means that the driver has been installed or
updated successfully.
1.Connect the AV202 to your computer, and open Device Manager. Click on the “Sound,
video and game controllers”, and you can see “USB Audio Device” if AV202 is recognized
by the computer correctly. (Please close Anti-Virus Software before installation.)
2.While if a Yellow Mark appears, you will have to remove the driver and disconnect AV202
from the computer and reconnect it to install/update the driver again. (We strongly suggest
an Internet is available.)
FAQ
1. What is an optimal recording level to aim for?
Using the Recording Volume Slider on Mixer Toolbar to adjust the level, aim for a maximum
peak of around –6 dB on the Recording Meter (or 0.5 if the meter is set to linear scale). This
should ensure that clipping will be avoided. The recording will only show a maximum peak
of around 0.5 on the default waveform display, but given how the ear hears sound, this is
actually much louder than apparent "half volume”.
You can boost the level if necessary after recording and editing by using Effect > Amplify
or Effect > Normalize.
Display adapters
DVD/CD-ROM drives
Floppy disk controllers
Human Inrerface Devices
IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers
Keyboards
Mice and other pointing devices
Monitors
Network adapters
Ports (COM&LPT)
Processers
Sound,video and game controllers
Audio Codecs
Legacy Audio Drivers
Legacy Video Capture Devices
Media Control Devices
MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device
Realtek Ac’97 Audio
Standard Game Port
USB Audio Device
Video Codecs

2. How do I record from vinyl records, cassette tapes or MiniDiscs? (Or the Recorded
voice is very low from vinyl)
Vinyl or shellac records can also be recorded into Audacity with a special type of turntable
that connects to the USB port of your computer. These turntables need to be set up
differently from those that connect to line-in. See Recording with USB turntables or USB
cassette decks for setup instructions, then Basic Recording, Editing and Exporting in the
main tutorial.
3.I cannot nd how to use Audacity, it is bad.
Do not worry. We have placed detailed operation manual in this CD, and you can also
download from http://www.vtopu.com/driver/av202.zip
4.Why I have issues with Windows 10?
Make sure that your computer's CPU supports SSE2 (any CPU made after 2003 should
support it). Please use the legacy Audacity 2.0.6 version if your computer does not support
SSE2.
Connection hints:
Do not connect a turntable directly to your computer.
The signal from a turntable must be passed through a phono pre-amplier or a receiver
with a “phono” input that provides phono amplication. Otherwise, it will be too quiet and
will also sound "tinny" due to incorrect equalization.
Do not plug stereo equipment into your computer’s “Microphone” port.
This port is usually designed only for low level, mono microphone input. It will produce
distortion if you connect phono amplied output. Use the “Line In” port if you have one (on
some laptops or other portable computers, the "Mic" port can be switched to a line-level
input).
Plug one end of a stereo cable into the "Line Out" or "Headphone" connector on your tape
deck, MiniDisc player, or stereo system.
Plug the other end into your computer’s "Line In" port. If you do not have a suitable cable,
you can nd one at an electronics store.
Choose "Line In" as the recording source in Audacity's Device Toolbar or Devices
Preferences.
Press the red Record button. While Audacity is recording, start playing your tape or disc.
When you have captured the audio you want to record, press the yellow Stop button. You
can also press the blue Pause button to pause recording, and Pause again to resume
recording on the same track.
For a detailed tutorial, see Copying tapes, LPs or MiniDiscs to CD. This covers all the steps
from recording your records, cassettes or MiniDiscs to exporting as an audio le and
burning to an audio CD.