Audio-Technica AT-LP2D User Manual

AT-LP2D-USB Turntable

Software Guide

AT-LP2D-USB Turntable

Contents

A note about software ………………………………………………………………..................2

System requirements ………………………………………………………………...................2

Cakewalk PYRO

Installing Cakewalk PYRO software (for PC use only) ………………................................3

Setting up your PC to work with AT-LP2D-USB Turntable …………...............................4

Recording Albums and Burning CDs with Cakewalk PYRO 5 …………......................... 7

Audacity

Installing Audacity software (for Mac OSX and above) ………………...........................14

Setting up your Mac (OSX and above) to work with AT-LP2D-USB Turntable.............15

Additional Macintosh audio settings ……………………………………............................17

Installing Audacity software (for PC) ……………………………………............................18

Setting up your PC to work with Audacity ……………………………….........................19

Recording albums with Audacity …………………………………………...........................21

To learn more ………………………………………………………………………....................22

A note about software

Your Audio-Technica AT-LP2D-USB turntable is supplied with Cakewalk PYRO and Audacity
recording software for your convenience. Please note that other third-party recording
software packages are also compatible with this turntable.

Cakewalk PYRO is provided as our recommended PC software because of its ease of use
and recording versatility. It allows you to create MP3, WAV, and WMA files, as well as
remove clicks, pops, and crackles from noisy LPs with DeClicker; clean hiss, hum, and other
annoyances from LPs with DeNoiser; and design full-color CD-labels and jewel case inserts.

System Requirements

PC or Mac with an available USB port (USB1.1 or higher)

CD-R or CD-RW writer for burning CDs & installation

Cakewalk PYRO™ requires:

PC running Windows 2000/XP
1 GB free disk space
Note: PYRO is not compatible with Mac or Apple-based computers,
or with Windows 98/98SE/Me/95 or NT or Vista

Audacity requires:

Mac running OSX or above or
PC running Windows (XP and above)

Audacity, provided for Mac users (also works with Windows), is free software, distributed
under the GNU General Public License (GPL). More information and open source code is on
the included Audacity CD and on the Audacity web site: http://audacity.sourceforge.net. For
tutorials, visit http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/tutorials.

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Installing Cakewalk PYRO software

(for PC use only)

1. Before installing software, assemble the turntable, following directions in the
included AT-LP2D-USB Turntable Owners Manual.

2. Plug the AC cord on your turntable into an AC power outlet.

3. Next, use the included USB cable to connect the turntable to your PC's USB port.

USB

RCA

4. Make certain your self-powered speakers are plugged into the line-out RCA plugs
of the AT-LP2D-USB turntable, and that the Phono/Line switch on your turntable is
switched to Line.

AC

USB cable (included)

Typical connection for:

Speakers with

RCA inputs

Using the supplied 3.5 mm-to-RCA female adapter cable, you can plug a pair of
headphones directly into the line output of your turntable. This will allow an
additional means of monitoring while recording, although you will not be able to
adjust the level (volume) of your headphones, because the turntable has a
constant output level.

Cables
Red to Red
White to Black

Either connection to the turntable (speakers or headphones) will allow you to
monitor the album that you're recording.
speakers or headphones, but you will be unable to monitor the music as you're
recording it. (PYRO 5 does not offer a software play-through feature that would
allow you to listen to the album through your computer while recording. The
included Audacity program does offer this software play-through feature.)

5. Turn your computer on. The computer may display a detection message for
indicating that a new device is connected.

Included adapter cable (RCA

to 3.5 mm stereo female

NOTE: the system will operate without

Cables
Red to Red
White to White

Speakers with 3.5 mm

stereo input

(using

adapter cable)

Included adapter cable (RCA

to 3.5 mm stereo male)

6. Insert the included Cakewalk PYRO CD. A Cakewalk window will appear. Click
Install Cakewalk PYRO 5. Follow the directions on the pop-up windows to install
the software. (

7. Re-start your computer.

NOTE: You may also install PYRO's label-maker software.)

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Setting up your PC to work with AT-LP2D-USB Turntable

(for either PYRO or Audacity software packages included with your turntable)

1. Close programs operating on your computer.

2. Start menu > Settings > Control Panel (classic view) > Sounds and Audio Devices

• Begin at your Start menu. Select Settings (if present) and then select

Control Panel. Or, if Settings is not present in your Start menu, simply

select

Control Panel.

• Select (double-click)

Sounds and Audio Devices.

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3. The following screen will pop up:

4. Select the Voice tab.

• In the

• In the

Voice playback area of the window, select your computer's internal

sound card (

not USB Audio CODEC; not Microsoft Sound Mapper).

Voice recording area of the window, select USB Audio CODEC. Click Apply.
NOTE: If the “USB Audio CODEC” option does not appear, check the USB
cable to ensure it is properly connected to the USB port.

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Setting up your PC to work with AT-LP2D-USB Turntable

(for either PYRO or Audacity software packages included with your turntable)

5. Next, select the Audio tab.

• In the

• In the

• Check the following box:

• Click

Sound playback area of the window, select your computer's internal

sound card.

Sound recording area of the window, select USB Audio CODEC.

Use only default devices.

Apply; then click OK.

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Recording Albums and Burning CDs with Cakewalk PYRO 5

These are basic instructions for recording albums and burning CDs using Cakewalk PYRO 5. For complete instructions, please see the Help menu on your Cakewalk PYRO 5 program.

1. Open the Cakewalk PYRO 5 application. Select Make CDs of your cassettes and LP's.

2. Select a file name, and choose the directory where you will save the audio

recording by selecting the

3. Select a directory, enter a file name and then select Save.
A good choice for a file name is the album or artist name plus Side 1.

Browse button.

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Recording Albums and Burning CDs with Cakewalk PYRO 5

These are basic instructions for recording albums and burning CDs using Cakewalk PYRO 5. For complete instructions, please see the Help menu on your Cakewalk PYRO 5 program.

4. Note that the Record to folder: and Filename: should reflect the folder and
filename you entered.

5. Begin playing your album and select the Start recording button.

6. Please notice the Audio level in the Check Volume window. You should see activity.

If not, review
system set up properly.

7. When the album side has finished playing, select the Stop button.

Installing Cakewalk PYRO on page 3 , to ensure you have the

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