Manual for Use and Installation (a warranty card enclosed) BTO Co., Ltd. www.plusdeck.
User manual (a warranty card enclosed) Version. 3.50 Thank you for using Plusdeck2c This manual includes the installation process, Plusdeck2c operation, and troubleshooting. In the back of the manual included is the registration card. ■ The contents of this manual can be changed without prior notice due to any change in the product. ■ Printed images may differ from the actual images. ■ Copying or distribution of the contents of this material without our written permission is forbidden.
Contents 플러스데크2c사용 Before Installation 1. Before installation ……………………………… 3 1. About Plusdeck2c …………………………………… 4 2. Installing Plusdeck2c …………………………… 9 2. Product Information and Requirements ………… 5 3. Plusdeck2c components …………………………… 5 3. Connecting Plusdeck2c………………………… 15 4. Getting Started ………………………………… 21 5. Using Plusdeck2c ……………………………… 33 6. Getting more out of Plusdeck2c ……………… 47 4. Plusdeck2c specification and electromagnetic wave regulation ……………………………………… 6 5.
Part 1 Before Installation 1 About Plusdeck2c 2 Product Information • It uses normal type cassette tapes. Patent issue 0390012/International patent PCT/KR01/1567 • It is a cassette deck for PC. Registration of design 30-2001-0034551 • It has software controlled full logic mechanism. • It is assembled with a high quality Japanese deck and audio mechanism to deliver CD quality sound. • It has auto-reverse function. ■ The followings are possible with the Plusdeck2c.
Part 1 Before Installation 4 Plusdeck2c components 5 Plusdeck2c Specification • Size (W×H×D): 145×40×215mm •Tape speed: 4.75Cm/sec •Wow & Flutter: 0.09%(WRMS) •Frequency response: 20 ~ 18,000Hz •Separation: 40dB •Signal to Noise Ratio : 55dB •Power: DC12V Check all following components are in the box. If you find any component missing or damaged, contact the distributor or manufacturer. ❶ Plusdeck2c main body ❸ Connection card ❷ 20 pin cable ❹ Serial cable (RS232C cable) 1. Plusdeck2c main body 2.
Part 1 Before Installation 7 Suggestions when installing and using Plusdeck2c. Installing Plusdeck2c • Make sure that the power is off during the installation. • A caution should be given with the sharp edges inside the PC • Do not leave other materials or do not touch other parts inside the PC. 1 Make room for the installation ……………………10 • Avoid a direct exposure to the sun or moisture when installing. 2 Inserting Plusdeck2c ………………………………11 • Mechanical or chemical damage should be avoided.
Part 2 Installing Plusdeck2c 1 Make room for installation Caution 2 Inserting Plusdeck2c 1.Fully insert the Plusdeck2c into an empty 5.25”bay. •Turn the power of PC off before installing. 2.Make sure that the back of the Plusdeck2c does not touch other PC components. •It can cause an electrical shock if it is installed with the power switch on. 3.For some PC models, you may need a side bracket to hold the Plusdeck2c. (A side bracket is sold separately.) 1.Open the PC case. 2.
Part 2 Installing Plusdeck2c 4 Connecting Power Cable 1. The internal power cable is shown in the picture on the left. 1.Fix the connection card at an empty slot of PC with a screw. 2. A 4 pin power cable supplies 5V and 12V. 2. It can be installed in any empty slot as it does not connect to a PCI bus or controller. 3. Before connecting the power cable, check the power cable direction as shown in the picture. power cable of computer(inside computer) 5 Fixing Connection Card and Plusdeck2c 3.
Part 2 Installing Plusdeck2c 6 Closing PC case Connecting Plusdeck2c 1.A completed cable connection inside PC is shown in the figure on the left side. 2.Close the PC case to finish the installation. 1. About the connection card ……………………… 16 2. Connect serial cable ……………………………… 17 3. Connect to the sound card ……………………… 18 1. Standard connection ………………………………… 18 2. Advanced connection ……………………………… 19 3. Microphone connection ……………………………… 20 14 ● www.plusdeck.
Part 3 Connecting Plusdeck2c A 1 About Connection card D 2 Connecting Serial Cable 1. The connection card can be installed in any slot of the PC as it does not connect to a PCI interface. It lets the Plusdeck2c communicate with the PC(serial port and sound card). 1. Connect the serial cable between the serial ports of the connection card and PC. 2.“Hardware Connect error”message appears if the serial cable is not properly connected and the software will not work. 2.
Part 3 Connecting Plusdeck2c 3 Connecting to Soundcard 2. Advanced connection 1. Standard Connection ① The advanced connection is useful when a headphone set is used. The headphone sound volume can be adjusted by the volume control located in the front panel of the Plusdeck2c. Since the headphone is a two channel system, output sounds from rear and center speakers can still be heard if you are using a multichannel system.
Part 3 Connecting Plusdeck2c Getting Started 3. Connecting to Soundcard ① Connect the pink jack(D) of the connection card to the pink jack of the soundcard with the pink stereo cable. Caution • If the advanced connection is not done, no sound will be heard through the headphone jack. •The tape playing sound will be heard from the front panel jack only when the advanced connection is done. •Make sure that the headphone volume control is not in the minimum 1. Starting PC ………………………………………… 23 2.
Part 4 Getting Started 1 Starting the PC Getting started with the Plusdeck2c After the installation and cable connection is finished, this section lets you test the setup and helps familiarize yourself with the Plusdeck2c operation. Start PC after you plug the power switch on. Problem/Solution - PC won’t start •Check if the power cable is connected properly or power switch is on. •There are too many devices connected or power supply is not sufficient.
Part 4 Getting Started 2 Checking the power supply to the Plusdeck2c Problem/Solution The tape should be inserted as shown in the picture on the left. When the power is normally supplied to the Plusdeck2c, the tape should be inserted without excessive force and ejected by itself with the eject button. When the power is not supplied or the power cable is not properly connected, the Plusdeck2c will not operate. Check these 1.
Part 4 Getting Started 3 Checking the tape playback sound Problem / Solution 2 •After the tape is inserted, play the tape by pushing the playback button shown in the picture on the left side. •If you don’t hear the tape sound, check the following problem/solution. 1. Check if Line In in the Recording control window is selected.
Part 4 Getting Started 4 Installing Software 2. Start Installing 1. Methods of installation 1) Install over the internet ① Go to http://www.plusdeck.com Click Next ② Search for the latest version at DOWNLOAD menu ③ Download the software 2) Install from a CD ① Insert the Plusdeck2c installation CD in the CD-ROM drive ② If the setup program is not started automatically, double click setup.exe in the disc. If you agree to te terms of the licence, click Next to continue the installation.
Part 4 Getting Started 2 5 Running the software ① The software can be started by either double clicking the shortcut icon in the desktop or clicking start 1 Plusdeck2c Click Next ② When the software has started, the interface as shown on the left appears. ③ The software is closed by clicking X on the upper right corner. The installation is in progress. Close program Click Stop to finish the installation. 30 ● www.plusdeck.
Part 4 Getting Started Problem / Solution 3 Software will not run Using Plusdeck2c 1. The problem with the serial cable ① The serial cable is not properly connected. (See page 17) ② The serial cable you are using is not provided by us. (The Plusdeck2c uses 1:1 direct communication. The crossly connected serial cable will not work with the Plusdeck2c.) ③ The pin in the serial cable has been bent. 2. The problem with the serial port ① The serial port is already in use by other device.
Part 5 Using Plusdeck2c 1 Inserting the tape Caution 2 Do not use the Following Tapes 1. Insert the tape as shown in the picture on the left. 1. Wet tapes(can cause rust in the deck) 2. If you push the tape gently, it is inserted by itself. 2. Physically bent or damaged tape 3. Do not insert the tape by force. It can damage the deck. 3. Tape with loose label or partly detached label 4. The Plusdeck2c recognizes the top of the inserted tape as A side. 5.
Part 5 Using Plusdeck2c 2 Plusdeck2c main body I : Headphone jack - You can hear all sounds from PC or tape sound using a headphone set. 1. Command Buttons A : Playback A side B D L B : Playback B side B D L J : Microphone jack - You can connect an external microphone to this port. It supports mono and stereo microphone. L : LED lights - 2 green and 1 red LED lights show the status of the Plusdeck2c operation.
Part 5 Using Plusdeck2c 2 3 Plusdeck2c main body 1. Deck control buttons 2. LED indicator - Control buttons for playing the tape on the PC LED lights(1 red, 2 green) show the status of the Plusdeck2c operation. LED Nothing No tapes ◀ ▶ ▶ ◀ ▶ ◀ A Condition Gray shows flickered Tapes are inside Play side A Play side B Fast forward Fast rewind B C A. Window shows the status of Plusdeck2c operation. ※ ◀▶ : Flashing arrow B.
Part 5 Using Plusdeck2c 2. Converting and Recording 1. file setting Press Configure to open the file setting window. A A B B C C Digital files are generated using A, B, and C control buttons. A-1 A (Configure) : File setting can be changed. B (Convert) : Convert the tape into digital files C (Save) : Record the PC output sound to digital files.
Part 5 Using Plusdeck2c 3 A-2(Type) specifies file format A-1 ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ A-2 A-1 ① Wave is a Windows native file format which requires a large storage space ② Mp3 is a compressed file format which requires a less storage space. The number following Mp3 indicates bit rate. The higher the number is, the better the sound quality is. Mp3 64 option is recommended for converting voice and mp3 64 or higher for converting music.
Part 5 Using Plusdeck2c 3 2. Convert button in B convert the tape to digital files A A B C ① This is the main funtion of the Plusdeck2c. ② Converting can be started when the tape is inside the deck and the deck is not in operation. ③ A window which lets you specify a folder and file name appears when convert button is pressed. After you click OK button, the tape palys and converting is started. B C 3.
Part 5 Using Plusdeck2c 3 Getting more out of Plusdeck2c 3. Menu list ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ① Shows the version of the current software. ② Directs you to the online manual. ④ Lets you send you an email to the manufacturer. 2. Converting the tape to digital files ……………… 50 ⑤ Lets you to adjust the soundcard setting. 3. Saving PC output sound as digital files ………… 53 A. Auto setting off turns off auto setting 4. Optimizing sound quality ………………………… 56 B. View volume opens volume cotrol panel C.
Part 6 Getting more out of Plusdeck2c 3 1 Operating deck Note 1. Inset the tape as shown in the picture on the left and start the software. This section explains step by step 2. Try fast forward or fast rewind to check the tape condition. 1. how to operate the deck, 3. The Plusdeck2c assumes the top of the inserted tape as A side. 2. how to convert the tape into digital files, 4. F.F. (▶▶) winds the tape to the end of Side A and REW (◀◀) rewinds to the beginning of Side A. 3.
Part 6 Getting more out of Plusdeck2c 3 2 Converting the tape to digital files Problem/Solution 1 1. Insert the tape to be converted. In case there is no sound in created files, the sound card setting needs to be changed as shown in the picture on the left. 2. Start the Plusdeck2c software. 3. Find where you want to start converting in the tape and stop all Plusdeck2c operation. 4. Setting can be changed by clicking Configure button.
Part 6 Getting more out of Plusdeck2c 3 Saving PC output sound as digital file Problem/Solution 2 1. Start the software. If the above step does not fix the problem, Line In of the sound card functions as Line Out or it is out of order. 2. File setting can be changed by clicking Configure button. The setting does not need to be changed each time because the previous setting is stored. 1. In the program which controls the sound card, check if Line In jack is set to Line Out jack. 3.
Part 6 Getting more out of Plusdeck2c Problem/Solution Problem/Solution In case there is no sound in created files, the sound card setting needs to be changed as shown in the picture on the left. The name Stereo Mix may be called differently in some sound cards. The item which corresponds to Stereo Mix must be selected. 1.
Part 6 Getting more out of Plusdeck2c 4 Optimizing Sound Quality 2. Controling tape playing sound 1. Understanding Sound Card Setting There are two sound control panels - one is master volume control panel which controls output sound and the other is recording control panel which controls input sound.
Part 6 Getting more out of Plusdeck2c 3. Controling volume level when converting the tape 4. Controlling volume level when saving PC output sound 1. Line In volume level in Recording control panel controls the input volume level 2. If Line In is not selected or volume level is the minimum, created digital files will have no sound. 3. If volume level is too high, sound can be distorted. So adjust volume level bar up and down to optmize sound quality. 4.
Part 6 Getting more out of Plusdeck2c 5 Editing digital files 5. Getting rid of sound effect 1. It is very difficult to edit sounds in the tape but it is simple to edit converted files using a sound editing software. 1. Go to Start 1 Control Panel 1 Sounds and Audio devices. 2. In the Sounds and Audio devices window, select Sounds tab. 2. Ther are many programs available, such as Gold Wave, Cool edit. Among them, the simplest but very powerful to use is Wave Pad by NCH. 3.
Part 6 Getting more out of Plusdeck2c Warranty Card If you have any question or suggestion, send an email to us at (info@plusdeck.com). Also visit us at http://www.plusdeck.com for updated product information. Thank you! ■ This product is manufactured under thorough quality control and test. During the warranty period, you can get the product serviced by the distributor or manufacturer. ■ Warranty period: 1 year from date of purchase ■ Warranty guidelines 1.
8 5. We are not responsible for any damage done on the tape or computer caused by user mishandling or error. Product Purchased date Purchased place Customers’ address Name Trouble particulars plusdeck 2c 20 . . . Serial number Warranty period Within 1 year from purchased Phone number BTO Co., Ltd. www.plusdeck.
