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USER MANUAL Compact LP ION

Quickstart Guide English (3–7)

Appendix English (33)

Quickstart Guide (English)

Introduction

Box Contents

Compact LP

USB Cable

USB Power Adapter

RCA Cable

Pre-Mounted Slipmat

45 RPM Adapter

Software Download Card

Quickstart Guide

Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit ionaudio.com.

Quick Setup

Connection Diagrams

Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately. Use the included USB cable to connect Compact LP to (A) a 5V USB power adapter connected to a power outlet or (B) your computer.

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(B)

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Features

Top Panel

Important: Remove the plastic cartridge cover (needle cover) before operating the turntable.

1. Platter: Place your record here.

2. Tonearm: The tonearm can be raised and lowered by hand, or by pressing the raise / lower lever. Please note that the tonearm needs to be moved away from resting position (on the arm clip) for the turntable motor to activate. When the tonearm is placed back in its resting position, the turntable motor will deactivate if Autostop has been turned on.

3. Arm Clip: This specially designed arm clip secures the tonearm while at rest or when not in use. The arm clip has been designed to remain in the up position while unlocked.

4. Pre-Mounted Cartridge: This is a replaceable cartridge with stylus. To purchase a replacement cartridge and stylus, find the page for Compact LP at ionaudio.com.
5. Raise / Lower Lever: Raises and lowers the tonearm.
6. 33 / 45 / 78 Switch: This switch controls the RPM of the turntable platter.

Note: For best results when playing 78 RPM vinyl records, use a 78 stylus (sold separately). Only use a 78 stylus with 78 RPM vinyl records. Purchase a 78 RPM stylus at ionaudio.com.

1. Autostop Switch: This switch turns autostop on or off. When autostop is on, the platter will start spinning when the tonearm is placed over the record and stop spinning when the record has reached the end. (When autostop is off, the platter will always spin regardless of the position of the tonearm.)

Note: If your vinyl record stops before it reaches the end of the music, turn Autostop to the off position for this particular record. This is generally recommended for 45 RPM records.

1. 45 RPM Adapter Holder: Holds the included 45 RPM adapter. When not using the adapter, please place it in this holder.

Rear Panel

1. USB Audio Output: Use the included USB cable to connect your turntable to your computer. The USB connection will send audio from the

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turntable to your computer. Please see the Using Compact LP with Your Computer section of this manual for information.

1. RCA Output: The audio from a playing vinyl record is sent to this line-level coaxial audio output.

Important: You may damage your receiver if you plug in a line level device into a phono level input. Please only connect these to line level inputs.

Using Compact LP with Your Computer

Playback

There are 2 ways to listen to your vinyl records with Compact LP!

1. If you prefer to use your own stereo speakers, you can connect Compact LP's RCA outputs to a stereo system or to powered speakers. Do not connect them to phono-level inputs; Compact LP's RCA outputs are line-level and could damage a device with phono-level inputs. (Any other standard input type, such as CD, Aux In, or Tape is acceptable).
2. You can listen through your computer using your own external speakers, or through headphones connected to your computer. (Compact LP cannot be used as a playback device for your computer's audio.) See Setting Your Computer's Soundcard as the Default Playback Device before playing back your computer music.

Setting Your Computer's Soundcard as the Default Playback Device

• Windows XP: Click Start Menu > Control Panel (or Settings > Control Panel in Classic View) > Sound and Audio Devices. Click the Audio tab and under Sound playback, select your computer's soundcard as the default device.
• Windows Vista: Click Start Menu > Control Panel (or Settings > Control Panel in Classic View) > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Click the Playback tab and select your computer's soundcard as the default device.
• Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10: Click Start Menu > Control Panel > Sound. Click the Playback tab and select your computer's soundcard as the default device.
• Mac OS X: Click the upper-left "apple" icon then click System Preferences > Sound. Click the Output tab. From the menu, select Internal Speakers if you are using the computer's internal speakers or select Headphones if you are using speakers or headphones attached to the computer's 1/8" (3.5 mm) headphone output.

Recording

To record music to your computer, you can use ION EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter. EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter makes it easy to turn your music into digital files. After you finish converting your vinyl, you can then burn to CD or load onto portable media devices.

Visit ionaudio.com/ezvc to download the latest version of EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software or for a helpful troubleshooting guide and additional support.

Use the included software download card to download and install the software, and follow the on-screen instructions. See Setting Compact LP as the Default Recording Device before starting to record.

1. With EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter installed on your computer, use the included USB cable to connect Compact LP's USB port to an available USB port on your computer.
2. On your computer, you can open EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter by going to Start Menu > All Programs (Windows) or the Applications menu (Mac).
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your recording. When prompted to play your music, move Compact LP's tonearm over the record to start playback.
   Note: To listen to a record while it's playing, listen through your computer's speakers, or connect Compact LP's RCA outputs to a stereo system or powered speakers. Compact LP must be connected to the computer in order for EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter to advance to the next step.
4. When you have finished recording, raise Compact LP's tonearm from the record and return it to its arm clip.

Visit ionaudio.com/computer-optimization for more information on optimizing your computer for audio.

Setting Compact LP as the Default Recording Device

• Windows XP: Click Start Menu > Control Panel (or Settings > Control Panel in Classic View) > Sound and Audio Devices. Click the Audio tab and under Sound recording, select Compact LP as the default device.
• Windows Vista: Click Start Menu > Control Panel (or Settings > Control Panel in Classic View) > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Click the Recording tab and select Compact LP as the default device.
• Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10: Click Start Menu > Control Panel > Sound. Click the Recording tab and select Compact LP as the default device.
• Mac OS X: Click the upper-left "apple" icon then click System Preferences > Sound. Click the Input tab. From the menu, select Compact LP as the device.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any difficulties, please refer to the troubleshooting steps below as well as those in the EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter manual. Before returning the product, please contact ION Audio for technical support at ionaudio.com/support.

I'm not hearing any audio when recording music to a computer:

○ Make sure that Compact LP is powered on and that the needle is on the record.
○ Make sure that Compact LP is selected as your computer's default recording device (see Setting Compact LP as the Default Recording Device).
○ Disconnect then reconnect the USB cable connecting Compact LP to your computer. Make sure the computer speakers are turned up and the volume is not muted.
If you are listening through your computer's speakers, make sure those speakers are selected as your computer's default playback device (see the instructions below). Alternatively, you could connect Compact LP's RCA outputs to a stereo system or powered speakers. Do not connect them to phono-level inputs; Compact LP's RCA outputs are line-level and could damage a device with phono-level inputs. (Note: The RCA outputs monitor the signal coming out of the turntable, not the signal coming from your computer.)

I'm not hearing any audio when playing music:

• If you are playing music from vinyl:

o Make sure that Compact LP is powered on and that the needle is on the record.
○ Connect Compact LP's RCA outputs to a stereo system or powered speakers. (Do not connect them to phono-level inputs; Compact LP's RCA outputs are line-level and could damage a device with phono-level inputs.)

- If you are playing music from your computer:

o Make sure your software music player's volume is turned up.
○ Make sure your computer's volume is turned up.
○ Make sure your computer's speakers are selected as your computer's default playback device (see Setting Your Computer's Soundcard as the Default Playback Device). (Compact LP cannot be used as a playback device for your computer's audio.)

I am hearing a hum through my speaker or laptop when using the turntable:

• If you are recording to a laptop:
• Please connect the laptop to a grounded power supply (3 prong)
• If you are playing through a speaker:
• If your volume is on max, try turning it down until the hum stops.

My turntable is not making any sound, or music is muffled:

- Take the cover off the stylus.

The turntable belt fell off:

- Please re-attach the belt to the turntable. For details on how to do this, see the guide located at ionaudio.com/turntablebelt.

My turntable is not spinning:

o Ensure the turntable is powered on (power switch in the back).
- Ensure autostop is turned on and the tonearm is placed over record (if auto stop is off it should always be spinning when power is on).
○ If the above steps do not help, you may need to re-attach your turntable belt. For details on how to do this, see the guide located at ionaudio.com/turntablebelt.

My record is not playing at the correct speed; its pitch is too high or too low:

• Ensure the 33 / 45 / 78 switch is set to the correct speed for your record.
  ○ If the 33 / 45 / 78 switch is set correctly and the speed it still slightly off, do the following:
• On the underside of Compact LP, find the rubber pad with the RPM speed you want to adjust, and gently lift up the rubber pad to remove it.
• For the 45 and 33 RPM setting, push through the rubber seal, and tighten/loosen the screw using a Phillips-head screwdriver to fine-tune the RPM speed.
• For the 78 RPM setting, tighten/loosen the screw using a flat-head screwdriver.

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Caratteristiche

Pannello superiore

Compact LP 45 RPM Adapter

USB-Kabel

Software

Download-Karte

USB-Netzteil

Computer ION CONTACT LP

Funktionen

Oberseite

Compact LP 45 TPM adapter

USB-kabel Software download kaart

USB-stroomadapter

Snelstartgids

RCA-kabel

Computer XION COMPACT LP

Kenmerken

Bovenpaneel

Technical Specifications

Cartridge	Ceramic
Stylus	Diamond-tipped (included)Additional cartridges/styluses sold at ionaudio.com78 RPM stylus sold at ionaudio.com
Power	Via USB or included USB power adapter
Dimensions(width x depth x height)	12.80" x 10.43" x 3.35"325 mm x 265 mm x 85 mm
Weight	3.15 lbs.1.43 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks & Licenses

ION Audio is a trademark of ION Audio, LLC, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

All other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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