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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions Page 2 Unit Diagram and Component Names / Functions Page 3 Basic Operation Page 3 Cassette Tape Use Page 4 Listening to a Tape Page 5 Recording to a Tape Page 6 Recording to a PC Page 8 Audacity Software Introduction Page 8...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    TO PREVENT FIRE OR OTHER HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO SUNLIGHT, RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 with the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 4: Basic Operation

    20. Record to [REC INPUT] Connection 21. Play to [PLAY OUTPUT] Connection Basic Operation 1. Connect the DC adapter to the power outlet and plug the other end to the DC jack connection on the back of the unit. NOTE: Before plug the DC jack on the back of the unit; please make sure the “POWER” button is shut off.

  • Page 5: Listening To A Tape

    metal parts in the tape path. The pinch roller may be cleaned using rubber cleaning fluid. Demagnetizing Heads: Be sure that the power is off, and then demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer (not included). For details of demagnetizer use, read instructions included with your demagnetizer. Listening to a Tape 1.

  • Page 6: Recording To A Tape

    7. Pausing the playback. To pause the tape press the PAUSE button. Pressing the PAUSE button again resumes tape’s play. 8. Stopping the tape playback. To Stop the tape completely press the STOP/EJ button. Recording to a Tape (from audio source) 1.
  • Page 7 7. To adjust the recording level, adjust the REC LEVEL knob. Ideal REC level is typically 0 dB. You can view the REC level through the level Indicator. 8. Fast forward and rewind. Press the fast forward or rewind button to advance and rewind the tape, respectively. 9.

  • Page 8: Recording To A Pc

    Recording to a PC (from a tape) Audacity Software Introduction **The provided Audacity CD disc should contain the following software: (1)Audacity-src-1.2.6--------- for Macintosh (2)Lame_enc.dll--------------- (to convert recorded music files to MP3 format) (3)AUTORUN (4)Audacity Set Up (5)Audacity. dmg--------------- for Macintosh (6)LameLib-Carbon-3.91----- for Macintosh The software is compatible with Window 98, 2000, ME, XP, VISTA and Macintosh.
  • Page 9 Connect the USB cable to the USB connection at the back of the unit (GDI-TAPE2USB) and into the USB connection on your computer. Press the STOP/EJ button to open the cassette door and insert a cassette tape compartment door. Gently close the cassette tape compartment door. Press the Power button to turn on the unit.

  • Page 10: Audacity Software Installation

    Audacity Software Installation 3. The Audacity Setup Wizard will appear. Click on Next > to begin the software install process. 4. Click on “I accept the agreement” and click on Next.
  • Page 11 5. Continue to click on the Next> buttons.
  • Page 12 6. Click on the Install button to start installation.
  • Page 13 7. Click on Finish to complete installation.
  • Page 14 8. You can now open the Audacity software and start recording your files. NOTE: Once you set up Audacity, you should not need to re-set nor re-install the software with each use. For additional information regarding Audacity features & applications, please visit the Audacity website at: http://audacity.sourceforge.net Audacity Interface Audacity Interface---Settings and controls.

  • Page 15: Audacity Control Buttons

    Audacity Control Buttons Use the control buttons at the top of the screen to do the following functions: skip to beginning and skip to end of your recording, play, record, pause, stop and end your recording session. Use the File, Edit, View, Project, Generate, Effect and Analyze menus to save, export and edit the music you recorded to your PC/Mac.

  • Page 16: Audacity Preferences

    Audacity Preferences Click the “Edit” on the Audacity interface, select “Preferences”. The screen will open up Audacity Preferences. You can see the Audio I/O, Quality, File Formats, Spectrograms, Directories, Interface, Keyboard and Mouse in the Audacity preference interface.
  • Page 17 Select the recording device: AK5371 Click the “Audio I/O” at the Audacity Preferences interface. Click the “Device” and select “Ak5371”. Click the “Channels” and select 2 (stereo). Click the “OK”. Note: If you couldn't find the "AK5371" from the Device list, close the Audacity Software and re- open.

  • Page 18: Preparing To Export And Save Files For Mp3 Formats

    NOTE: most recordings should be made as close to 0 dB level as possible. *Rotate the VOLUME knob in the back of the unit to monitor the sound of the playing music The Speaker Monitor VOLUME knob is located at the back of the unit Preparing to Export and Save for MP3 Formats Prepare for MP3 Export--- Additional software “lame_enc.dll”...
  • Page 19 4. A dialog box will appear. Click “Yes”. 5. Another box appears to locate the “CD ROM”. You will find the “lame_enc.dll” software. Click the software then click Open.
  • Page 20 6. Click on the OK Button. Once the lame_enc.dll (MP3) software set up is complete, you can proceed with the recording and exporting to MP3 format.

  • Page 21: Exporting And Saving Files

    Exporting and Saving Files (to WAV, Ogg, or MP3 formats after your recording is completed) When the song(s) finished, click the ( ) ) on the screen. Then press the “STOP” button on the unit to stop and end the recording. You should now have a music download on your computer.
  • Page 22 Follow the same steps as above for “Export as MP3”. 2. Once you have chosen to which file format your recording should be exported, the interface below appears. Here you may enter the file name and the location where you want to save and the file for use and reference.
  • Page 23 Follow the same steps as above for “Save as MP3”. After you have finished downloading, you may play back the songs through your computer. In Stop Mode, simply click the _ _button. NOTE: If do not have the fluctuant wave on the interface when recording, adjust the recording volume as follows: Click the “Start”...
  • Page 24 Select Edit and click “Audio Properties” in the “Audio Properties” interface; * Select Edit and click “Audio Properties in the bottom of the menu to enter Audio Properties interface:...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Audio Properties Interface Select sound recording default device and click Ak5371, then click the Volume to enter Wave In interface. Wave In Interface Adjust the recording volume from the middle or higher. The fluctuant wave will show on the interface when recording. Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications GENERAL Power Requirements……..……….………AC Input 120V~60Hz DC Output 9V Power Consumption…......5 W Dimensions (L x D x H)…………..……….25’’x15’’x8’’cm (approx) Weight……………………….………….….1.5 kgs Standard Accessories………..………..…User Guide CD Disc USB Cable RCA Cable Grace Digital Inc., www.gracedigitalaudio.com San Diego, CA...

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