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Thank you for buying this JB Systems
product. To take full advantage of all possibilities, please read these
operating instructions very carefully.
FEATURES
This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This appliance meets the requirements of the current European
and national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have
been deposited by the manufacturer.
Ultra compact bidirectional USB AUDIO converter
Windows & MAC OS X compatible.
Convert your vinyl, CDs, audio cassettes or any other analog audio source to MP3 on your PC!
Switchable audio input: line or phono (record your vinyl at high speed!)
Adjustable line input: better adapt the input to signals from different sources!
Can be used as PC-sound card: USB audio line output
Bundled with free, multilingual Audacity software on CDROM:
Endless possibilities with free downloadable effect plug-ins
Import, export and edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, AIFF and WAV sound files.
Cut, copy, splice, and mix sounds together.
Change the speed or pitch of a recording.
Remove static, hiss, hum, or other constant background noises.
Alter frequencies with Equalization, FFT Filter, and Bass Boost effects.
Adjust volumes with Compressor, Amplify, and Normalize effects.
Many more...
BEFORE USE
Before you start using this unit, please check if there's no transportation damage. Should there be any, do
not use the device and consult your dealer first.
Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary
for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects
or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.
Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user
manual.
To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
Check the contents:
Check that the carton contains the following items:
User manual
CDROM with Audacity Software
USB Audio converter
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
This symbol means: indoor use only.
This symbol means: Read instructions.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when
bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance or may even cause damages.
This unit is for indoor use only.
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Don't place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on this appliance. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign object enters the unit,
immediately disconnect the mains power.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appliance.
Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
Keep the unit away from children.
Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
Maximum save ambient temperature is 40°C. Don't use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the appliance and contact your dealer immediately.
Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity.
Placing and using the unit for long periods near heat-generating sources such as amplifiers, spotlights, etc.
will affect its performance and may even damage the unit.
To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when
bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE:
Clean by wiping with a polished cloth slightly dipped with water. Avoid getting water inside the unit. Do not
use volatile liquids such as benzene or thinner which will damage the unit.
CONNECTIONS
All audio connections are cinch. Use good quality cinch-cinch cables to prevent bad audio quality. After
connecting the USB audio converter to the other audio equipment, you can insert the USB connector in your
computer.
For more information on connections, please refer to the next chapter.
In this manual we talk about "line inputs". This is a global name for inputs with a level within 2V. This
includes tuners, videos, CD-players, etc.
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