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« vinyl recordings. You should install one of the following applications to take advantage of computer recording: EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter* (PC only) is the quickest and easiest way to turn your recordings into digital media. EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter conveniently saves your recordings in your iTunes** library. Novice users may find this application preferable. We have included a handy Software Quickstart Guide with step-by-step instructions on software installation and operation. EZ Audio Converter (Mac only) is a basic converter application for Mac OS X and is ideal for novice users. Please refer to the included Software Quickstart Guide for step-by-step instructions on software installation and operation. Audacity (PC and Mac) is intended for the advanced user. This application allows for advanced audio editing and processing, such as normalization, noise removal, 78 RPM speed conversion, and automatic track separation. The Audacity Software Guide can be found on the included CDs – please refer to this guide as you are working with Audacity. To install the software: simply insert the included CD into your computer and follow the on-screen instructions. After you finish converting your vinyl, you can then burn to CD or load onto portable media devices. * A version of EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter with Gracenote MusicID is available for download at your product’s page at www.ion-audio.com. ** iTunes and iPod are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. REAR PANEL FEATURES 231 1. Power Cable: This power cable should be plugged into a wall receptacle AFTER all audio connections are made. 2. RCA Audio Output Cables: These cables should be plugged into the audio inputs of your home stereo system. (Please note: you can still copy records to your iPod or computer, even if the audio outputs of the turntable are not connected to a stereo system). 3. USB Audio Output: Use the included USB Cable to connect your turntable to your computer. The USB connection will provide audio from the turntable and stereo input to your computer. The USB connection will also output audio from your computer through the turntable’s RCA outputs. For transferring your vinyl records to your computer, we have provided two different software packages on the included CD. EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter (PC) and EZ Audio Converter (Mac) are the easiest and quickest ways to transfer your vinyl records and should be used if you are a beginner. Alternatively, if you are an advanced user you may wish to install and use the Audacity software (PC and Mac), which allows you to take advantage of advanced audio editing features, such as audio normalization, noise removal and automatic track separation. 4 GENERAL CONTROLS 4 5 67 8 9 4. Platter: This platter must be securely fastened to the turntable prior to operation. The Motor Drive Belt can be found on the drive ring underneath the platter. 5. 45 RPM Adapter Holder: Holds the included 45 RPM adapter. When not using the adapter, please place it in this holder. 6. Stop Button: This button stops the turntable motor. 7. 33 / 45 RPM Button: This button controls the RPM of the turntable platter. NOTE: You can record your 78RPM records by recording them at 33 or 45rpm, then changing them to 78 in the Audacity software. 8. Arm Clip: This specially designed arm clip s... »