Grace GDI-VW05 User Manual

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5. Click on Finish to complete installation. 6. You can now open the Audacity software and start recordin

Audacity Control Panel & Configuring Audacity Settings Audacity Control Panel Buttons & Settings The Audacity control panel is the inter

Configuring Settings for PC (Windows) You should be able to connect your VINYLWRITER PRO to your computer with the USB co

NOTE: Alternative device selections may include “Microsoft Sound Mapper” that may offer an alternative quality recording device. Under the Channel

Recording to a PC To record audio to your computer: 1. Place your album on the turntable platter and align

¾ To playback recorded audio through your computer click the ( ) to play. NOTE: For more details regarding Audacity operation and revised ve

Audio Playback & Special Windows Set Up (Windows 7) In some instances audio may NOT be heard from your computer’s speakers during t

2. NO AUDIO during RECORDING Audio may NOT be heard from the your computer speakers when recording (downloading) from your VINYLWRITER PRO to your P

Windows 7 (& Vista systems): Recording Level Adjustments RECORDING: IF the fluctuant wave does not appear on the Audacity Control

¾ In the Sound window, select the “Recording” tab. ¾ Select a recording device. RECOMMENDATION: select Microphone of USB Audio CODEC as shown in

Contents page IMPORTANT Safety Instructions 3 PART I: Turntable Operation 4 Turntable Part Names / Functions 4 Lis

¾ Select “Levels” and adjust the Volume Reading. The reading is from 0 to 100. Normally the level should be 3-8. However, you may indicate on the In

Audacity for Mac Set Up Wizard: How to Set Up & Record to Mac 1. Insert the Audacity software d

Audacity Software & USB Connection Your Mac and Audacity must recognize your USB connection to your VINYLWRITER PRO turntable. Therefore, a

At the top of the main Audacity window, to the right of the play control buttons, you will see the input and output level meters (labeled L and R). Un

¾ Select the box beside Software Playthrough Play new track while recording it ¾ Select the box beside Hardware Playthrough Play new track while r

¾ When the recording is complete, click the STOP ( ) button on the control panel and return the tone arm to the rest position on your turnt

Accessories Items Included GDI-VW05 Unit 45 rpm Adapter Audacity Software CD Disk for PC&MAC 9

Trouble Shooting In case of trouble with the unit, please refer to the following problems to see i

__________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: NOT Recording in STEREO to Mac SOLUTION: Close and re-open Audac

Warranty • Your VINYLWRITER PRO (GDI-VW05) is supported by a limited manuf

2) Keep these instructions. 3) Head all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cl

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1. Removable Dust Cover 2. Platter 7 ¾” 3. 45 rpm Adapter 4. Adjustable Tone Arm Balance 5. Tone Arm Lift Lever 6. 3 Speed (33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm) S

Audacity is the recording and editing software program included with your VINYLWRITER PRO turntable. You must install Audacity (or an alternative r

Audacity for PC Set Up Wizard: How to Set Up with PC To open the Set

Installing Audacity Software on your PC 1. The Audacity Setup Wizard will appear, Click on Next > to begin the software

3. Continue to click on the Next> buttons. 8

NOTE: be sure the box beside the Create a desktop icon is selected so that a shortcut to the Audacity program is saved on you