Ion Systems TTUSB Owners manual

USB Turntable

(ION TTUSB)

Quick Start Owner’s Manual

Manual de inicio rápido para el usuario (ESPAÑOL)

Gebrauchsanweisung zur schnellen Inbetriebnahme

(DEUTSCH)

Guide d’utilisation rapide (FRANÇAIS)

Manuale Rapido di Utilizzazione (ITALIANO)

Box Contents

(ENGLISH) QUICK START GUIDE

o Make sure all items listed on the front of this guide are included in the

box.

o READ SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE

PRODUCT

o Go to http://www.ion-audio.com for product registration.

INTRODUCTION

The USB turntable connects directly to your computer to turn your treasured
vinyl recordings into digital music. We have included two software
packages to aid you in converting your vinyl recordings:

 EZ Vinyl / Tape Converter* (PC only) or EZ

Audio Converter (Mac only) is the quickest
and easiest way to turn your recordings into

* A version of EZ Vinyl / Tape
Converter with Gracenote MusicID is
available for download at your
product’s page at www.ion-audio.com.

digital media. EZ Vinyl / Tape Converter or EZ Audio Converter
conveniently saves your recordings in your iTunes library. Novice
users may find this application preferable. On the CD, we have included
a handy Quickstart Guide with 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.

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GENERAL CONTROLS

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 computer,
even if the audio outputs of
the turntable are not
connected to a stereo
system).
IMPORTANT: 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.

3. USB Audio Output: Use the included USB Cable to connect your turntable to
your computer. For transferring your vinyl records to your computer, we have
provided two different software packages on the included CD. EZ Vinyl / Tape
Converter or EZ Audio Converter is the easiest and quickest way 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,
which allows you to take advantage of advanced audio editing features, such as
audio normalization, noise removal and automatic track separation.

4. Power Button: Turns the unit on and off.

5. 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. See SETUP INSTRUCTIONS for detailed information on installing the
Motor Drive Belt.

6. Start/Stop Buttons: These buttons start and stop the turntable motor. Both
buttons have the same function. If they seem to not be functioning, check to
make sure that the Motor Drive Belt is properly installed in the SETUP
INSTRUCTIONS.

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7. 1/8” Stereo Line Input: Connect Tape Players, Reel to Reel, or any other
audio source here. This signal is sent to the computer through the USB. Make

sure that your phono cartridge is installed while using this input for
maximum sound quality. Also make sure that your RCA jacks are either

plugged into an input device or not in contact with metal.
Note: The 1/8" audio input is not routed to the turntable's RCA output jacks, only
to your computer via USB.

8. 33 and 45 RPM Buttons: These buttons control the RPM of the turntable
platter. A red LED indicates which RPM mode has been selected.

NOTE: If the turntable is powered down while in the 45 RPM setting, it will return
to 33 RPM when it is powered up.
Note: You can record your 78RPM records by recording them at 33 or 45rpm,
then changing them to 78 in the Audacity software.

TONE ARM: Items 9 – 13 are all parts of the tonearm. Refer
to the TONEARM SETUP section for additional details on
these controls.

9. Counter Weight and Scale Ring: The Counterweight
is used to balance the head shell and cartridge
assembly so that the proper amount of stylus pressure
is applied to the record.

10. Anti-Skate Adjustment: This knob is used to
compensate for inward tracking forces. See TONEARM
SETUP for more details.

11. Arm Clip: This specially designed arm clip secures the
tone arm while at rest or when not in use. The arm clip
has been designed to remain in the up position while
unlocked.

NOTE: When transporting the turntable, it is always
recommended that the headshell be removed and the
arm clip secured to prevent tonearm or turntable damage.

12. Tone Arm Lock Nut: This Aluminum nut is used to secure the head shell and
cartridge assembly to the tone arm tube. See Cartridge Setup for more details.

13. Cartridge and Headshell: The cartridge is pre-mounted on a standard
headshell. The cartridge is user replaceable and compatible with a variety of
standard cartridges. Be sure to remove the clear plastic cover before operating
the turntable from the cartridge.

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PLATTER SETUP

WARNING: Incorrect Platter setup can lead to poor turntable performance,
platter instability or permanent motor damage.

1. Start by placing the rubber drive belt around the inner bottom ring of the
turntable platter. This should come preinstalled, but check to make sure that it is
not twisted or damaged.

2. Install the Platter on the center spindle and press it down firmly. Check to make
sure that it rotates uniformly and does not wobble excessively.

3. Rotate the platter so that the one of the holes is aligned with the Start Stop
button on the front corner of the turntable. The brass motor spindle should be
visible through this hole.

4. Reach into the hole and pull the rubber drive belt off of the inner ring, and install
it over the motor spindle. Be careful not to twist the rubber drive belt during this
step. Check to make sure the platter rotates uniformly. If the drive belt is
properly installed, there should be a slight amount of tension that brings the
platter to a stop after spinning it freely.

TONEARM SETUP

1. Begin by rotating the
counterweight counter­clockwise until it is in
the complete forward
position (NOTE: this is
also the maximum
amount of pressure
that can be applied to
the cartridge.)

2. Now there should be a
feeling of weight and
resistance when the
head shell is raised
and lowered. Begin
rotating the counterweight clockwise (away from the pivot point) until the weight
and resistance feeling is gone. If done properly, the tone arm will pivot with very
little resistance back and forth indicating that there is exactly 0 grams of stylus
pressure.

3. With the counterweight in its new position further away from tone arm pivot
point, grasp the scale ring of the counter weight and rotate it until "0" is in the
vertical position.

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