Automatic single play turntable with electronically regulated direct drive (10 pages)
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DT 400 USB G V2_01-19 DUAL DT 400 USB G Fully Automatic Record Player with USB Connection Operating manual...
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This ensures you can easily determine whether you are dealing with use of your DT 400 USB G record player, referred to below as "record player" or "unit". normal text, Take note for using the USB terminal on p. 17.
Contents Playing a record ............16 Automatic start ..............16 Safety and setting up the record player ..... 4 Manual start..............16 Safety................4 Stop button ..............16 Setup ................6 Before establishing the USB connection....17 Description of the appliance........8 System requirements ............17 Included in delivery ............
Safety and setting up the record player Safety and setting up the record Before a thunderstorm breaks, pull the mains plug. If the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged player period, e.g. in the event of a long trip, remove the mains plug from the socket.
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Safety and setting up the record player formation of condensation on the appliance may prolonged period. When unplugging the appliance from damage it. the mains, only pull on the plug, not on the power cord. The appliance is intended for use in a dry environment Do not listen to music or radio broadcasts at very and a moderate climate and must not be exposed to high volumes.
Safety and setting up the record player Setup Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands—risk of electric shock! The record player must be set up only on a sturdy In the event of malfunctions or smoke and odour coming horizontal, vibration-free surface.
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Safety and setting up the record player Intended use The appliance is intended for playing and digitising gramophone records. The appliance is designed for use in a private home and is not suitable for commercial use. Use of any other kind is classed as other than intended and may result in damage to property or even personal injury.
Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Special features With this appliance you can: play 33 rpm and 45 rpm Included in delivery vinyl records. Remove the unit and all accessory parts from the It offers fully automatic control functions. The tone arm is automatically set down and returned at packaging.
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Description of the appliance Storage recess for spindle adapter (for 7“ EPs) 14 Counterweight Turntable with turntable mat 15 PHONO/LINE selector Turntable spindle 16 Phono lead (with red and white jacks); red = right channel, white = left channel Speed selector (33/45) 17 USB connection, max.
How to prepare the record player for operation How to prepare the record player Turntable mat for operation Now place the turntable mat on the turntable. Spindle adapter Belt and turntable The spindle adapter is required, for example, for singles The record player is delivered with the drive belt already without their own plastic spindle adapter.
How to prepare the record player for operation Fitting the tone arm head Fitting the counterweight Fit the tone arm head 1 on the tone arm tube 3 as The counterweight 2 is screwed onto the tone arm as shown. illustrated.
How to prepare the record player for operation Setting the tracking force Anti-skating setting The skating force exerts a pull on the tone arm towards Hold the counterweight firmly with one hand and turn the centre of the disc that increases the force on the the counterweight adjuster scale until the "0"...
Connecting the record player Connection to the amplifier Removing/attaching the stylus protection cap Connect the phono lead 16 to the LINE/AUX or phono sockets on the amplifier. Before playing a record, you must remove the stylus Note: protection cap from the pick-up cartridge. To do so, When doing so, make sure the left and right channels are pull off the cap forwards.
Playing a record Playing a record Take the tone arm from its support and swivel it over the record's lead-in groove. The turntable begins Automatic start turning at the set speed. Using the tone arm lift lever 12, lower the tone arm 9 onto the record. Put on a record.
Before establishing the USB connection Before establishing the USB Note: Install the Audacity® software on a PC or Mac before connection connecting and operating the unit. The Audacity® software is a free open-source System requirements application distributed under the GNU General Public Licence (GPL).
How to digitise your music How to digitise your music Setting up the software 1. Start the Audacity software. Installing the software 2. In the menu, select [Edit] and [Preferences]. The software settings open. Check the website to see if an update is available (http://audacity.sourceforge.net) and if there is, install the 3.
How to digitise your music Recording and saving music 1. Start playing the record on the record player. 2. Click the red record button in the software. 3. Click the blue PAUSE button to interrupt the recording temporarily. 4. Click the yellow STOP button to end the recording. 5.
Cleaning the record player Cleaning the record player Replacing the stylus The stylus is naturally exposed to wear by the playback Electric shock process. Therefore we recommend regular inspection, which for diamond styluses should take place after at To avoid the danger of an electric shock, you must least 500 playing hours.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause/remedy If the unit does not function as intended, perform checks Poor tone quality, loud The stylus is dirty or worn. Clean using the following tables. static noise, sound the stylus with a brush or replace dropouts etc.
Technical specifications Technical specifications We reserve the right to make technical modifications and correct errors. Dimensions The dimensions are approximate values. (width x height x depth): 435 mm x 121.5 mm x 372 mm Weight: 3.9 kg Directives and standards Voltage: 240 V AC, 50 Hz Directives and standards...
86899 Landsberg administration about possibilities for disposing of the unit Germany properly and in an environmentally sound manner. www.dual.de This unit is labelled according to 2002/96/EC, the Waste Disposal instructions Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste.
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