Grace Digital VICTORIA SOUNDWRITER GDI-SW2USB User Manual

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  • Page 1 VICTORIA SOUNDWRITER User Guide GDI-SW2USB...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    page Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Parts & Functions Unit Operation How to Replace the Stylus Recording to your PC or Mac Quick Start Guide 7` ` 7` ` GDI-SW2USB & AUDACITY Recording Software How to Set Up & Record to PC How to Set Up &...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 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.
  • Page 4: Parts & Functions

    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.
  • Page 7: Unit Operation

    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”...
  • Page 8: How To Replace The Stylus

    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.
  • Page 9: Quick Start Guide

    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.
  • Page 10 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.exe \In either case, click NEXT and continue to follow the prompts to install Audacity...
  • Page 11 The Audacity window and controls will appear: Press RECORD button to begin recording to your computer using Audacity your Press STOP button at the end of 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 to listen and review...
  • Page 12: How To Set Up & Record To Mac

    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.
  • Page 13 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. STEP 8 Click OK on the Getting Started window The Audacity window and controls will appear:...
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15: Trouble Shooting Guide For Common Issues (Pc & Mac)

    Trouble Shooting Guide for Common Issues (PC & Mac) PC Trouble ISSUE: NOT RECORDING from Turntable to PC SOLUTION: STEP 1. Confirm the USB cable is connected to PC & Turntable STEP 2. Close and re-open Audacity, click on Edit and select Preferences. The Audio I/O tab will open.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    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. •...
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