Dual DT 400 USB G Manuel utilisateur
DUAL DT 400 USB G
Fully Automatic Record Player
with USB Connection
Operating manual
DT 400 USB G V2_01-19
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Preface
This operating manual outlines
proper and
safe
use of your DT 400 USB G record player, referred to
below as "record player" or "unit".
Take note for using the USB terminal on p. 17.
Target group of this operating manual
This operating manual is intended for everyone who
sets up,
operates,
cleans
or disposes of the unit.
All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective manufacturer.
Spare parts & accessories:
You can check on the availability of matching accessories and spare
parts for your appliance at any time at
http://www.dual-shop.de/ersatzteile-zubehoer/
Layout features of this operating
manual
Various items in the operating manual are provided with
set layout features. This ensures you can easily
determine whether you are dealing with
normal text,
a list or
steps to be carried out.
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Contents
Safety and setting up the record player ..................... 4
Safety.............................................................................. 4
Setup .............................................................................. 6
Description of the appliance........................................ 8
Included in delivery ......................................................... 8
Special features .............................................................. 8
The Controls ................................................................... 9
How to prepare the record player for operation ...... 11
Belt and turntable.......................................................... 11
Turntable mat................................................................ 11
Spindle adapter............................................................. 11
Tone arm ...................................................................... 11
Fitting the tone arm head.............................................. 12
Fitting the counterweight............................................... 12
Balancing the tone arm................................................. 12
Setting the tracking force.............................................. 13
Anti-skating setting ....................................................... 13
Connecting the record player.................................... 14
Connection to the amplifier........................................... 15
Connection to the computer.......................................... 15
Mains connection.......................................................... 15
How to set the PHONO/LINE switch............................. 15
Removing/attaching the stylus protection cap .............. 15
Playing a record ..........................................................16
Automatic start ..............................................................16
Manual start...................................................................16
Stop button....................................................................16
Before establishing the USB connection..................17
System requirements ....................................................17
How to digitise your music.........................................18
Installing the software ...................................................18
Connecting the record player ........................................18
Setting up the software .................................................18
Recording and saving music .........................................19
Cleaning the record player.........................................20
Electric shock ................................................................20
Cleaning the stylus and the record................................20
Replacing the stylus ......................................................20
Troubleshooting ..........................................................21
Technical specifications.............................................22
Disposal instructions..................................................23
Safety and setting up the record player
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Safety and setting up the record
player
Please read through all of the safety instructions carefully
and keep them for questions that may arise later. Always
observe all warnings and instructions in this operating
manual and on the rear of the unit.
Safety
The unit should only be connected to a mains voltage
supply of 240 V~, 50 Hz. Never try to operate the unit
with a different voltage.
The mains plug should only be connected after
installation has been completed according to the
instructions.
If the mains plug of the unit is defective or if the unit
shows other damage, it must not be operated.
When unplugging the mains cable from the socket pull
on the mains plug, not on the cable.
In order to avoid fire hazards and the risk of electric
shock do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands—risk of
electric shock!
In the event of malfunctions or smoke and odour
coming from the housing remove the mains plug from
the socket immediately!
Before a thunderstorm breaks, pull the mains plug.
If the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged
period, e.g. in the event of a long trip, remove the mains
plug from the socket.
Remove the mains plug from the socket if you do not
intend to use the unit for a prolonged period. Only pull
on the plug itself.
Lay the mains cable in such a way that no one can trip
over it. Do not place any heavy objects on the mains
cable.
Make sure the power cable or plug is always easily
accessible so that the unit can be disconnected quickly
from the power supply!
This socket should be as close to the unit as possible.
Fully insert the mains plug into the socket.
Use a suitable, easily accessible mains connection and
avoid using multiple sockets!
Prevent the unit from coming into contact with water or
moisture.
Do not operate the unit in the vicinity of bathtubs,
swimming pools or spraying water.
Do not place any containers which contain a liquid on
the unit, such as a flower vase. These could fall over
and the spilled liquid could lead to severe damage or
the risk of electric shock.
The appliance should not be sited in rooms with high
levels of humidity, e.g. kitchens or saunas, as the
Safety and setting up the record player
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formation of condensation on the appliance may
damage it.
The appliance is intended for use in a dry environment
and a moderate climate and must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing water.
If any foreign material or liquid enters the unit, remove
the plug from the socket immediately. Get the unit
checked by a specialist before starting to use it again.
Otherwise you are at risk of receiving an electric shock!
Do not open the housing. Otherwise you are at risk of
receiving an electric shock!
Never attempt to repair a defective unit yourself.
Always contact one of our customer service locations.
Never open the unit under any circumstances -this
should only be undertaken by a specialist.
Foreign material, e.g. needles, coins, etc., should not
be allowed to enter the unit.
No open flames, such as burning candles, are
permitted to sit on the unit.
Never let children use this unit unattended.
Always leave maintenance tasks to a qualified
technician. Otherwise you put yourself and others in
danger.
When the appliance is on standby it remains connected
to the mains power supply. Remove the mains plug
from the socket if you do not intend to use the unit for a
prolonged period. When unplugging the appliance from
the mains, only pull on the plug, not on the power cord.
Do not listen to music or radio broadcasts at very
high volumes. Doing so can cause lasting damage
to your hearing.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with limited physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or who lack the necessary
experience and/or knowledge, unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety or
have been instructed by such a person on how to use
the appliance.
Children must be supervised in order to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Making modifications to the appliance is prohibited.
Do not continue to use the appliance and/or
accessories if they are damaged.
Use only appropriate cleaning agents (antistatic) to
clean the unit and the records. These are available in
an accessories store.
Safety and setting up the record player
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Setup
The record player must be set up only on a sturdy
horizontal, vibration-free surface.
Do not set up the unit in the vicinity of heat sources,
such as radiators. Avoid direct sunlight and excessively
dusty places.
You should only operate the unit when it is positioned
horizontally.
Do not place any heavy objects on the unit.
Not to be used in the open air.
Please note that the appliance feet may, under certain
circumstances, leave coloured marks on certain furniture
surfaces. Place something between the item of furniture
and the appliance to protect the surface.
Keep the unit away from devices that produce strong
magnet fields.
If you bring the record player from a cold into a warm
environment, moisture may form on the inside of the
unit. In this case, wait about an hour before you operate
it.
Lay the mains cable in such a way that no one can trip
over it.
Fully insert the mains plug into the socket.
Make sure the power cord or plug is always easily
accessible so that the unit can be disconnected quickly
from the power supply.
This socket should be as close to the unit as possible.
Avoid using multi-socket extensions.
Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands—risk of
electric shock!
In the event of malfunctions or smoke and odour coming
from the housing remove the mains plug from the socket
immediately!
Before a thunderstorm breaks, pull the mains plug.
If the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period,
e.g. in the event of a long trip, remove the mains plug
from the socket.
Do not connect any other type of device to the USB
interface. The USB interface is only suitable for direct
connection to a PC.
Do not remove any covers.
Safety and setting up the record player
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Intended use
The appliance is intended for playing and digitising
gramophone records. The appliance is designed for use in a
private home and is not suitable for commercial use.
Use of any other kind is classed as other than intended and
may result in damage to property or even personal injury.
The manufacturer accepts no liability whatsoever for loss or
damage arising from use of the appliance in a manner other
than intended.
Before using the appliance for the first time, please carefully
read through the safety instructions and installation
instructions. Only by doing so will you be able to use all
functions safely and reliably. Keep the installation
instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
subsequent owner.
Description of the appliance
8
Description of the appliance
Included in delivery
Remove the unit and all accessory parts from the
packaging.
Note: the loose parts are in the sides of the polystyrene
packing.
Keep the box and the packing so as to be able to pack
the appliance securely if it needs to be transported at any
time in the future.
Please ensure that all of the accessory parts in the
following list are present:
The record player
Turntable with drive belt fitted
Cartridge pick-up system with stylus
Counterweight
Turntable mat
Lid with 2 hinges
Spindle adapter (for 7“ EPs)
USB cable
This operating manual.
Special features
With this appliance you can: play 33 rpm and 45 rpm
vinyl records.
It offers fully automatic control functions.
The tone arm is automatically set down and returned at
the end of the record.
Using the USB terminal and the Audacity software, you
can transfer your records to your computer and
digitalise them.
The record player has an integrated
equaliser/preamplifier and can be connected to a
phono input as well as an audio input (AUX-In).
Description of the appliance
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The Controls
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
16
15
17
18
19
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Description of the appliance
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1 Storage recess for spindle adapter (for 7“ EPs)
2 Turntable with turntable mat
3 Turntable spindle
4 Speed selector (33/45)
5 Start button (START)
6 Stop button (STOP)
7 Record size selector lever (SIZE 30/17)
8 Cartridge holder
9 Tone arm
10 Tone arm rest
11 Anti-skating adjuster
12 Tone arm lift lever
13 Tracking force adjuster (scale faces forwards)
14 Counterweight
15 PHONO/LINE selector
16 Phono lead (with red and white jacks);
red = right channel, white = left channel
17 USB connection, max. lead length = 3 m
18 Mains cable
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Brackets for lid hinges
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