User manual JBSYSTEMS LIGHT Q1 USB V1.0

[. . . ] This symbol means: indoor use only This symbol means: Read instructions This symbol means: Safety Class II appliance To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full performance or may even cause damages. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on this appliance. [. . . ] When the turntable is used in a loud-sound environment, for example near speakers, sound skip and feedback may occur. Be sure the turntable, including its audio and mains cords, does not touch any vibrating materials. Take special care when using the unit while it is installed in a carrying case. CLEANING THE TURNTABLE: Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly dipped with water. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene or thinner which will damage the unit. This makes it easier to manipulate the record for scratch performances. Do not forget to attach rubber belt to motor otherwise the platter will not rotate!After placing the platter onto the turntable through the Center Spindle, move one of the large holes on the platter to top right corner. TARGET LIGHT: Target light used to locate the exact place on your record when used in a dark place. SINGLE ADAPTER: Place this adapter on the platter for playing 7" records with large center holes. PHONO/LINE SWITCH: Depending on the position of the phono/line switch, you can connect the turntable to any phono or line level input. PHONO/LINE OUTPUT: Connect the turntable to any phono or line level input. To start playback, gently place the stylus on the record using the head shell finger support. Do not drop the stylus onto the record as this may cause damage to the diamond tip and to the record. For the correct stylus pressure, please refer to the user manual of your cartridge. Setting up the stylus pressure: Make sure the cartridge is well fitted and its needle protector is removed. Put a record on the platter and make sure the anti-skate is set to zero. Take the tone arm and turn the counter- weight until the tone arm is in perfect balance It floats horizontally above the record surface, see "OK" picture at the right. Now set the "stylus pressure ring" (front section of the counterweight with markings) to zero by turning the ring while you take care that the counterweight doesn't move. Next, turn the complete counterweight clockwise until the "stylus pressure ring" indicates the correct needle pressure. ANTI-SKATE KNOB: When a record is playing, side forces are generated, pushing the stylus towards the center or the outside of the record. You can use the anti-skate knob to offset this force and keep the needle centered in the groove. [. . . ] Click OK RECORDING A TRACK: In cases A and B you should adapt the recording level via Windows setup: In Windows, open the configuration window and select "SOUND" In the new window, select the "recording" tab Choose the USB audio device (mostly indicated as "microphone") and press the "properties" button. In the new window, select the "levels" tab you can adapt the input level and press "apply" to confirm. select the "advanced" tab from the dropdown list , select "2channel , 16bit , 44100Hz (CD Quality)" Press the "OK" button to confirm and save. SOME NICE EFFECTS AND TOOLS TO LOOK AT: NOISE REMOVAL: tool to remove the noise from your recordings. [. . . ]