Notice ION LP Dock

« you in converting your vinyl recordings: Please note that it is not required to install any software in order to record directly to your iPod. However, 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. On the CD, 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 CD – 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. * iTunes and iPod are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. ** A version of EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter with Gracenote MusicID is available for download at your product’s page at www.ion-audio.com. SLIPMAT 45RPM ADAPTER COUNTERWEIGHT PLATTER USB CABLE CD PRE-MOUNTED CARTRIDGE LP DOCK TURNTABLE 4 GENERAL CONTROLS 14532 (bottom panel connections) 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. RCA PHONO | RCA LINE Switch: There is a switch on the bottom panel, next to the RCA cables, that selects between PHONO/LINE. Use PHONO level for plugging into a turntable input on a home stereo. Use the LINE level for plugging into CD/AUX/TAPE inputs. WARNING: You may damage your receiver if you plug in a LINE level into a PHONO input. 4. Gain: This knob can be used to adjust the gain level of the audio signal from the turntable. If the audio from the turntable is too quiet or too loud, use this knob to adjust the volume setting. 5. 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 ins... »