L30 - Turntable LENCO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL L30 LENCO

Version: 1.03 English L-30/L-101

CAUTION: Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This unit should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN MIND:

1. Do not use this device near water.

2. Clean only with a slightly damp cloth.

3. Do not cover or block any ventilation openings. When placing the device on a shelf, leave

5 cm (2”) free space around the whole device.

4. Install in accordance with the supplied user manual.

5. Don’t step on or pinch the power adaptor. Be very careful, particularly near the plugs and the

cable’s exit point. Do not place heavy items on the power adaptor, which may damage it. Keep the entire device out of children’s reach! When playing with the power cable, they can seriously injure themselves.

6. Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for a long period.

7. Keep the device away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, candles and other

heat-generating products.

8. Avoid using the device near strong magnetic fields.

9. Electrostatic discharge can disturb normal usage of this device. If so, simply reset and restart

the device following the instruction manual. During file transmission, please handle with care and operate in a static-free environment.

10. Warning! Never insert an object into the product through the vents or openings. High voltage

flows through the product and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short circuit internal parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.

11. Do not use in wet or moist areas such as bathrooms, steamy kitchens or near swimming pools.

12. Do not use this device when condensation may occur.

13. Although this device is manufactured with the utmost care and checked several times before

leaving the factory, it is still possible that problems may occur, as with all electrical appliances. If you notice smoke, an excessive build-up of heat or any other unexpected phenomena, you should disconnect the plug from the main power socket immediately.

14. This device must be well ventilated at all time!

15. This device must operate on a power source as specified on the specification label. If you are

not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

16. The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.

17. Do not overload ac outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.

18. Devices with class 1 construction should be connected to a main socket outlet with a

protective earthed connection.

19. Devices with class 2 construction do not require a earthed connection.

20. Keep away from rodents. Rodents enjoy biting on power cords.

21. Always hold the plug when pulling it out of the main supply socket. Do not pull the power

cord. This can cause a short circuit.

22. Avoid placing the device on any surfaces that may be subject to vibrations or shocks.

23. To protect the device during a thunderstorm, unplug the ac power adaptor.

24. When the device is not in use for long periods, unplug the ac power adaptor for safety

25. To clean the device, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents or petrol based fluids. To remove

severe stains, you may use a damp cloth with dilute detergent.

26. The supplier is not responsible for damage or lost data caused by malfunction, misuse,

modification of the device or battery replacement.

27. Do not interrupt the connection when the device is formatting or transferring files. Otherwise,

data may be corrupted or lost.

28. The usb memory stick should be plugged into the unit directly. Don’t use an usb extension4

cable because it can cause interference resulting in failing of data.

29. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and make sure that no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on or near the apparatus.

30. To completely disconnect the power input, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be

disconnected from the mains, as the disconnect device is the mains plug of apparatus.

31. The mains plug of the apparatus should not be obstructed or should be easily accessed during

32. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

33. Minimum distance of 10cm around the apparatus is needed for sufficient ventilations.

34. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such

as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains etc.

35. No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus.

36. Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

37. The apparatus can only be used in moderate extremely cold or climates warm environments

38. The rating label has been marked on the bottom panel of the apparatus.

39. This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with physical, sensory or

mental disabilities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they’re under supervision or have received instructions about the correct use of the device by the person who is responsible for their safety.

40. This product is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.

41. Make sure the unit is adjusted to a stable position. Damage caused by using this product in

an unstable position or by failure to follow any other warning or precaution contained within this user manual will not be covered by warranty.

42. Never remove the casing of this apparatus.

43. Never place this apparatus on other electrical equipment.

44. Do not use or store this product in a place where it is subject to direct sunlight, heat, excessive

45. Do not clean this product with water or other liquids.

46. Do not block or cover the slots and holes in the product.

47. Do not push foreign objects into the slots or holes in the product.

48. Do not allow children access to plastic bags.

49. Please check that the voltage on the type plate of your appliance corresponds with your

house electricity supply (type plate is located on the back of the unit).

50. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

51. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

52. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or the plug, when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, when the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

53. Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a loose outlet. Doing so may result in fire or

Warning: prolonged exposure to loud sounds from personal music players may lead to temporary

or permanent hearing loss. INSTALLATION

• Unpack all parts and remove protective material.

• Do not connect the unit to the mains before checking the mains voltage and before all other connections have been made.

• Do not cover any vents and make sure that there is a space of several centimeters around the unit for ventilation.5 BEFORE USE

1. Choose a safe location and avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near any heat source.

2. Avoid environments subject to vibration, excessive dust, cold or moisture.

3. Due to the risk of electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Should a foreign object

accidentally find its way into the interior of the unit, contact your local dealer.

4. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finishing. A

clean, dry cloth is recommended for cleaning.

5. Keep this manual for future reference.

4. Turntable Arm Lock

1. Connect the RCA Output Jack to the external speaker system with the RCA cable (not included).

2. Raise the dust cover

3. Press the Power ON/OFF Button.

4. Place a record on the turntable platter and set the player speed to match the record speed.

NOTE: when playing a single (a 45 rpm record) and/or records with large centre holes, use the 45 rpm adapter. Remove the needle cartridge protective cover and unlock the tone arm lock from the tone arm rest. Push the lift lever backward, the tone arm will gently rise up. Gently move the tone arm to the desired position over the record and the turntable platter will begin to rotate when the arm is moved towards it if Auto Stop Control Switch is ON. Release the tone arm onto the turntable by pushing the lift lever forward and the vinyl record will begin to play. If the Auto Stop Control Switch is turned ON, the record will stop automatically when finished. If Auto Stop Control Switch is turned OFF, the record will NOT stop automatically when finished; you must push the lift lever backward to raise the tone arm and place it back in the rest and then turn off the power to stop the turntable from spinning. Remark: AUTO STOP function applies to most 33RPM vinyl records. However, for very few vinyl records, it will stop when it does not come to the end, or it will not stop when it comes to the end when AUTO STOP is ON.7 RECORD YOUR VINYL TO YOUR WINDOWS PC

Connect the USB cable with your turntable and your computer. No extra driver is required.

2. Audacity Installation

Insert the installation CD. Your computer will auto-run the program. Follow the instructions to complete installation. If your computer does not auto run, click on the “Start” menu, select “Run” and choose the CD located on your computer and run “Setup.exe”

3. Run Audacity Program

Double-click on the Audacity program and the Audacity interface window will be displayed on your computer screen.

Audacity will display a control toolbar for you to edit and manage your recordings. Button Action

moves the cursor to the start of the project.

plays your project from the position of the cursor. Use to listen to the audio in your project.

pressing the record button will record a new track from your computer's sound input device.

pause playback or recording. Press again to unpause.8

stops playback or recording.

moves the cursor to the end of the project.

Play the record you want to record by following the procedure described in the section

“LISTENING TO A RECORD”

6. Adjusting Input and Output

8. Select the RECORD button to start recording while your record is playing.

You will need to position the needle on the record for a few seconds before the track starts, so that you select the RECORD button at the beginning of your track. Start playback on the USB turntable. You will see the waveform of the audio on the screen as it is recording. You will hear the audio coming from the output of your computers soundcard. No Audio? - go back to the preference menu and make sure you have “Software Playthrough” selected and the speaker volume up on your computer.9

Press Stop SAVE YOUR FILE NOW by clicking on “File” followed by “Save Project” Select the destination and file name for the project and click “Save” Once finished recording, your screen should display your recording as below.

9. Editing your Recording

Audio Levels Select your entire recording by selecting “Edit,” then “Select…” then click “All.”10

Select the “Effect” menu and choose the desired effect. There are various types of effects which are described further on Audacity’s website. Selecting “Normalize” should be used to have Audacity auto-correct volume on the recording.11

Noise Reduction Drag your cursor over a portion of the audio track which contains unwanted noise. We recommend using the beginning or end of a track where there is no music and only noise. - Select “Effect” and then “Noise Removal” from the drop down menu to bring up the “Noise Removal Window”12 - Click “Get Noise Profile” and the window will close automatically. - Select the entire track of audio you wish to remove noise from. - Adjust the amount of audio that you would like to filter by moving the slider in the “Noise Removal” window. We recommend using the minimum noise removal for optimum sound. Note: you can preview the audio before removing the noise by clicking on ‘Preview’. - Click on ‘Remove Noise’. The Editing Toolbar Button Action The Cut button removes selected audio data and places it on the clipboard. The Copy button copies the selected audio data to the clipboard without removing it from the track. The Paste button pastes whatever is in the clipboard into the track at the position of the selection cursor. The Trim button deletes all of the track except the current selection. The Silence button replaces the current selection with silence instead of removing it completely. The Undo button undo the last editing operation performed. The Redo button redo any editing operations that were just undone. The Zoom In button zooms in on displayed tracks displaying less time and giving a more detailed view of the track. The Zoom Out button zooms out displaying more time and a less detailed view of tracks.13 The Fit Selection button fits selected audio into the width of the screen to show the selection in more detail. The Fit Project button shows entire project in one screen.

The Tools Toolbar Button Action The Selection Tool use to select sections of an audio track to work on. The Envelope Tool this tool allows you to control how tracks fade in and out. The Draw Tool allows you to draw on the waveforms of individual tracks. The Zoom Tool zooms in or out of a specific part of the audio. The Timeshift Tool allows you to change the positioning of tracks relative to one another in time.

Before editing, you must make a selection of the recording you would like to cut or copy. This will trim any music from the previous track, or any silence on the record between tracks. - To select the part you wish to cut, copy or paste, use the selection tool. If it is not activated, do so by clicking on it in the toolbar. - Press and hold the left mouse button while you drag the mouse to a marked area. - This area is darker than the surrounding area of the clip. Note, even though you can mark an area larger than or extending beyond the actual audio clip in the track, the operations will only work on the actual clip. Playback however will work outside the clip. - Press the space bar to listen to the audio in the marked area. - To extend or contract your selection, hold down the SHIFT button and click on the area you wish your selection to extend or contract to. - If you click at a spot that is on the right hand side from the middle of the current selection, you will set the right hand boundary of your new selection.14 Now you must cut your selection. Select “Cut” from the “Edit” menu. Before the Cut After the Cut

Create a new file and paste your cut into the new file.

10. Exporting to MP3

To export your recording to mp3 format, select “Export As” from the “File” menu. You will need to choose which format to export to. Choose “.mp3” as your file extension. When exporting, do not choose your Desktop as the destination folder. You can only choose “My Documents” folder. After export, you can move the files as desired. For additional software information, please refer http://audacity.sourceforge.net for detailed operating instructions.

1. When opening or closing the turntable cover, handle it gently, gripping it either at the centre or

2. Do not touch the needle tip with your fingers; avoid bumping the needle against the turntable

platter or record edge.

3. 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.

4. Never apply harsh chemicals or solvents to any part of the turntable system.

Turntable L-30 / L-101 Type Belt drive auto-stop Drive Motor DC motor Speed 33 1/3rpm,45rpm Wow and flutter ﹤0.35% Turntable platter 300mm Cartridge

ADAPTOR input AC100-240V～50/60Hz0.5A output DC12V1000mA PRODUCT DC12V200mA Audio output(Line Out) 400-600mv Power consumption 2.4W Dimension 410*330*116MM Net weight approx 3.1KGS16 Guarantee Lenco offers service and warranty in accordance with the European law, which means that in case of repairs (both during and after the warranty period) you should contact your local dealer. Important note: It is not possible to send products that need repairs to Lenco directly. Important note: If this unit is opened or accessed by a non-official service center in any way, the warranty expires. This device is not suitable for professional use. In case of professional use, all warranty obligations of the manufacturer will be voided. Disclaimer Updates to Firmware and/or hardware components are made regularly. Therefore some of the instruction, specifications and pictures in this documentation may differ slightly from your particular situation. All items described in this guide for illustration purposes only and may not apply to particular situation. No legal right or entitlements may be obtained from the description made in this manual. Disposal of the Old Device

This symbol indicates that the relevant electrical product or battery should not be disposed of as general household waste in Europe. To ensure the correct waste treatment of the product and battery, please dispose them in accordance to any applicable local laws of requirement for disposal of electrical equipment or batteries. In so doing, you will help to conserve natural resources and improve standards of environmental protection in treatment and disposal of electrical waste (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).

Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) and the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Hereby, Lenco Benelux BV, Thermiekstraat 1a, 6361 HB Nuth, The Netherlands, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements. The declaration of conformity may be consulted via techdoc@lenco.com