VICTORIA SOUNDWRITER User Guide GDI-SW2USB
Contents page Parts & Functions 1 2 Unit Operation 5 How to Replace the Stylus 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Recording to your PC or Mac 6 Quick Start Guide GDI-SW2USB & AUDACITY Recording Software 7`` How to Set Up & Record to PC 7 How to Set Up & Record to Mac 10 Trouble Shooting Guide for Common Issues (PC & Mac) 13 Warranty 17 Customer Service & Support 17
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Head all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation opening(s), install in accordance withthe manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Parts & Functions 1. Speaker 2. Function Knob 3. Dial Scale 4. Tuning Knob 5. Volume Knob 6. Repeat Button 7. Play/Pause Button 8. CD door Open/Close Button 9. Stop Button 10. Line-in Jack 11. CD Led Display 12. CD door 13. 3.5mm Headphone Jack 14. B.Skip Button 15. Am/Fm Band Slide Switch 16. F.Skip Button 17. Program Button 18.iPod/ iPhone ® MP3 drawer/ Line-in plug 19. Cassette Slot 20. Turntable Shaft 21. Turntable platter 22. 45 RPM Adaptor 23. 33,45 and 78 RPM Slide Switch 24.
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Unit Operation Power on the unit Insert the AC power cord (30) into the AC socket. Turn the Volume Knob(5) clock-wise to turn on the unit. 1, Radio/ Tuner function Turn the “Function” knob (2) to Radio, then select AM/FM channel by sliding the “AM/FM” slide switch (15). To select radio station, adjust the Tuning knob (4) at the center of the unit to select your favorite station. In order to achieve better FM reception, extend the FM antenna (29).
5 LINE-IN function There are two line-in functions in this unit. One line-in function is located at the front panel. In order to operate this line-in function, turn the Function Knob to Tape/Line In. Connect wires into the Line-in Jack (10) at the front panel in order to play from this source. The second Line-in function is designed inside the iPhone storage compartment, wh ich located on left side of the unit.
Quick Star Guide GDI-SW2USB&AUDACITY Recording Software Audacity is the recording and editing software included with your VICTORIA SOUNDWRITER (GDI-SW2USB) You must install Audacity (or an alternative recording software) on your computer to record audio from your SOUNDWRITER to your computer. The Audacity disc includes software for use with PC (Audacity Version 1.2.6) and Mac (Audacity Version 1.3.7) computers.
utomatically, go to your PC’s menu and select ‘Computer’, then select the drive that holds the AUDACITY disc for installation. STEP 4 Select the file Audacity_for_WIN from the disc STEP 5 Select audacity-win-1.2.6.exe only do NOT select lame_enc.dll NOTE: The Audacity Set Up Wizard window may open automatically. IF the Audacity Set Up Wizard opens automatically, there is no need to select audacity-win-1.2.6.
The Audacity window and controls will appear: Press RECORD button to begin recording to your computer using Audacity Press STOP button at the end of your recording to be saved or to begin a new track to pause the Press PAUSE button recording and begin again within the same track Press PLAY button recording STEP 7 to listen and review Use the lift lever to raise and move the tone arm toward the edge of the record to start the album platter spinning.
STEP 14 Record to CD or create an MP3 by copying or dragging the recorded files from the saved location on your PC to Windows Media Player or iTunes platform. From either platform your recordings can be burned to CD or converted to MP3 as desired. IMPORATNT: for further details on how to use Audacity visit http://audacity.sourceforge.
STEP 7 Select the Audacity icon in the Audacity window and the Audacity program opens NOTE: Once installed, the Audacity program should open automatically. The Audacity icon should be saved to your computer’s Desktop as a shortcut. Use the icon shortcut as a convenient method to open the Audacity program.
An Edit Metadata window opens where you can enter in details for your recording. Select OK when ready to export the file to your Mac and a window opens for you to enter the name of the file and where to save the file. STEP 15 Enter a name for the recorded file beside the Save As section of the window and designate the location to save the file on your Mac beside the Where section of the window. Desktop is a preferred location to save recorded files for the first time.
Trouble Shooting Guide for Common Issues (PC & Mac) PC Trouble ISSUE: SOLUTION: STEP 1. NOT RECORDING from Turntable to PC STEP 2. Close and re-open Audacity, click on Edit and select Preferences. The Audio I/O tab will open. Select Speaker (USB Audio CODEC) and Microphone (USB Audio CODEC) for the Playback Device and Recording Device, respectively. IF you still have an issue, select Microsoft Sound Mapper-Output and Microsoft Sound Mapper-Input from the same drop down menus.
Mac Trouble______________________________________________________________ ISSUE: NOT RECORDING from Turntable to Mac SOLUTION: STEP 1. Confirm the USB cable is connected to your Mac and Turntable. Next, highlight the Apple icon in the menu bar and select System Preferences… Under the Hardware section, select Sound, then select USB Audio CODEC as the sound input device STEP 2. Close and re-open Audacity, click on Edit and select Preferences. The Audio I/O tab will open.
STEP 3. Turn on and increase volume level on your computer speakers ISSUE: NOT Recording in STEREO to Mac SOLUTION: Close and re-open Audacity, click on Edit and select Preferences. Audio I/O tab will open. Under Recording Check the drop down menu beside Channels. IF 1(Mono) is selected, change to 2(Stereo) AUDACITY Preferences as it appears on Mac Customer Service & Support For questions regarding your unit please contact us by email at: http://www.gracesupport.com or visit us at: www.gracedigitalaudio.
4. If you must use a needle cleaning fluid, use very sparingly. 5. Gently wipe the dust cover and turntable housing with a soft cloth. Use only a small amount of mild detergent to clean the turntable and dust cover. 6. Never apply harsh chemicals or solvents to any part of the turntable system.
• • • • • • Warranty Your VICTORIA SOUNDWRITER (GDI-SW2USB) is supported by a limited manufacture r’s warranty for product defects in material or workmanship that may be evident under normal use for 1 year from date of purchase from an authorized franchisee or dealer. The warranty stated herein is the only warranty applicable to this product. All other warranties, expressed or implied are hereby disclaimed and are limited by the written limited warranties contained herein.
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