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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Assembly ........................9 How to assemble ............................10 Using the dust cover ....................11 Setting up the unit.....................12 Moving/carrying the handytraxx tube ...................... 12 Adjusting the needle pressure ................12 Assembling the AC adapter ..................13 Attaching the AC adapter plug ........................13 Removing the exchangeable plug from the AC adapter .............. - Page 3 - Contents Troubleshooting ......................22 Power does not turn on ..........................22 The platter is not rotating........................... 22 No sound, volume is too low or distorts, or is too loud ............... 22 Needle skips when playing .......................... 22 Feedback is heard ............................22 Playback noise heard when playing a record..................
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Page 4: Introduction
- Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Korg handytraxx tube Portable Record Player. To take full advantage of this device’s functionality and ensure years of trouble-free operation, please read this Owner's Manual carefully before use. → Conventions in this manual... -
Page 5: Conventions In This Manual
- Introduction Conventions in this manual • Specifications and appearance of this product are subject to change without notice. • The product shapes and display content illustrated in this manual may differ somewhat from the actual product. • Symbols used in this manual Indicates an explanation you should heed to ensure that you can correctly utilize the capabilities or functionality of this unit. -
Page 6: Main Features
16-bit). About the Nutube Nutube is a new vacuum tube developed by KORG INC. and Noritake Itron Corporation, which utilizes technology from vacuum fluorescent displays. As with conventional vacuum tubes, the Nutube is constructed with an anode, grid and filament, and operates as a complete triode tube. -
Page 7: Part Names
- Part names Part names Top panel Platter Record mat Spindle EP adapter Counterweight Power indicator Nutube USB indicator RPM switch TUBE knob TONE knobs MAIN VOLUME knob STOP/START switch Headshell Tonearm lock Tonearm Speakers... -
Page 8: Side Panel
Connect your headphones here. OUTPUT switch Set this to “LINE” when connecting the OUTPUT jacks of the handytraxx tube to the line input jacks of your audio equipment. Set this to “PHONO” when connecting to the phono input jacks of your audio amp or the like. -
Page 9: Getting Ready
- Getting ready Getting ready Assembly Some assembly is required before you first use the handytraxx tube. The parts required to assemble this product are shown below. Main unit Head shell (with cartridge attached) Tonearm Counterweight Record mat... -
Page 10: How To Assemble
- Getting ready How to assemble Mount the platter onto the spindle of this unit. Platter Opening Motor pulley Spindle Attach the belt to the motor pulley. Align the opening on the platter with the motor pulley, and attach the belt to the motor pulley while pulling up the belt with the included red ribbon (see the illustration). -
Page 11: Using The Dust Cover
- Getting ready Attach the counterweight onto the tonearm. Place the record mat onto the platter. Using the dust cover Insert the tabs on the rear side of the dust cover into the grooves on the rear side of the top panel and then put the dust cover down. -
Page 12: Setting Up The Unit
• To prevent the unit from picking up vibrations or sound pressure waves, do not place it next to speakers or similar equipment. • Placing the handytraxx tube next to a radio may cause it to pick up wireless electrostatic inter- ference. -
Page 13: Assembling The Ac Adapter
- Getting ready Turn the counterweight counterclockwise and set it to a needle pressure that’s suitable for the cartridge. Set this to 1.5–3.0 if you’re using the included cartridge. Assembling the AC adapter Attaching the AC adapter plug Attach the appropriate exchangeable plug to the AC adapter according to the type of outlet you will be using. -
Page 14: Connections
Use the OUTPUT jacks if you wish to connect to an audio amp, a speaker with built-in amp or the like. Set the OUTPUT switch to “LINE” when connecting the OUTPUT jacks of the handytraxx tube to the line input jacks of your audio equipment. (This is the output signal that passes through the MASTER VOLUME, phono equalizer and tone circuits.) -
Page 15: Inserting The Batteries
- Getting ready Inserting the batteries Remove the screw from the bottom of the battery compartment, open the cover and insert the bat- teries while making sure they are facing the right direction. If you are using this unit on battery power and the power indicator blinks, this means that the batter- ies need to be replaced. -
Page 16: Operation
- Operation Operation → Playing a record → Adjusting the tone... -
Page 17: Playing A Record
When outputting the playback sound from a device that's connected to the OUTPUT jacks, set Note: the OUTPUT switch to match the device to which you’re connecting. Auto power-off function The handytraxx tube automatically turns off if the switches are not operated for 20 minutes and the turntable is stopped. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Tone
- Operation Adjusting the tone Adjusting the TONE knobs Turn the BASS and TREBLE knobs to adjust the tone as you like. BASS knob: Turn this clockwise to increase the low-end frequencies, and counterclockwise to decrease them. TREBLE knob: Turn this clockwise to increase the high-end frequencies, and counterclockwise to decrease them. -
Page 19: Connecting To A Computer
- Connecting to a computer Connecting to a computer Connecting a USB cable Use a commercially available USB cable when you want to connect this unit to your computer for recording the sound of records you play. You can use an audio recording application installed on your computer (such as the freeware title Audacity) to convert the sound of the record playback to a digital audio file. -
Page 20: Appendices
- Appendices Appendices → Replacing the cartridge and needle → Troubleshooting... -
Page 21: Replacing The Cartridge And Needle
• If the tip of the cartridge needle becomes worn out, this may make the sound quality worse, and may also damage the record. • Make sure to turn the power off before you replace these parts. • Please contact Korg customer service if you need to replace the cartridge or needle. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
- Appendices Troubleshooting Power does not turn on • Is the AC adapter plugged into the AC outlet? Connect the AC adapter to the AC outlet. • If you’re using batteries to power this unit, the batteries may be low. The power indicator blinks when the batteries run low. - Page 23 - Appendices Playback noise heard when playing a record • Dust may be adhering to the cartridge needle. If so, use a commercially available brush to clean off the needle. • The record may be scratched. Check the condition of the record.
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Page 24: Specifications
- Specifications Specifications Drive system Belt-driven (with digital rotation correction) Drive motor DC servo motor 33-1/3, 45 or 78 revolutions per minute Platter Aluminum die-cast Wow/flutter < 0.15% (WTD) at 3 kHz S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio > 60 dB, DIN-B (when TUBE knob is set to minimum) - Page 25 - Specifications Battery life Approx. 11 hours (when speakers are ON, MAIN VOLUME knob is set to center position and when using alkaline batteries) * Battery life varies depending on the volume at which records are played and the speaker volume.
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