Grace GDI-VW05 manual Configuring Settings for PC Windows

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Configuring Settings for PC (Windows)

Configuring Settings for PC (Windows)

You should be able to connect your VINYLWRITER PRO to your computer with the USB cord, power on your turntable then open Audacity, press play on your play, record on the Audacity control panel and begin to record. However, in some instances you may have to configure the settings (Preferences).

To configure the setting preferences:

¾open Audacity

¾select Edit

¾then select Preferences and

¾refer to the Audio I/O tab.

Audacity Preferences

1.Click “Edit” on the Audacity interface, select “Preferences”.

The Audacity Preferences window will show several tabs: Audio I/O, Quality, File Formats, Spectrograms, Directories, Interface, Keyboard and Mouse. However, you should only be interested in the Audio I/O tab.

1.Audio I/O Tab

The Audio I/O tab has a Playback and Recording section and 2 feature options at the bottom.

Under the Playback Section, Device:

¾Click on “Device” drop down menu and a Playback Device.

Under the Recording Section, Device:

¾Click on “Device” drop down menu and select “microphone (USB Audio CODEC)”.

NOTE: IF you do not find “microphone (USB Audio CODEC)” as a selection,

close Audacity, unplug and plug-in the USB cord to your PC, and open Audacity again.

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Contents Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USEPART I Turntable Operation Turntable Part Names / FunctionsLISTENING to a RECORD PART II Record from Turntable to PC or MacAudacity Audacity Software & USB Connection Audacity for MACAudacity for WIN Audacity for MacSet Up Wizard How to Set Up with PC Audacity for PCInstalling Audacity Software on your PC 1.The Audacity Setup Wizard will appear3.Continue to click on the Next buttons NOTE be sure the box beside the Create a desktop icon is selected so that a shortcut to the Audacity program is saved on your Desktop 5.Click on Finish to complete installation Audacity Control Panel Buttons & Settings Audacity Control Panel Recording Window for PCConfiguring Settings for PC Windows Under the Feature Options Adjust the output and input volumeUnder the Channels Section Recording to a PC Export and Save Recordings files as WAVTo record audio to your computer Dividing Tracks & Exporting Record to CDAudio Playback & Special Windows Set Up Windows 1. NO AUDIO during PLAYBACKOn Vista and Windows On Other Windows Versions e.g. Windows XP2.NO AUDIO during RECORDING ¾Click “Start” and select Control Panel ¾In Classic View, double click the Sound icon¾In the Sound window, select the “Recording” tab Input Level Indicator Audacity for Mac Set Up Wizard How to Set Up & Record to MacAudacity Control Buttons & Settings Audacity Control Panel Recording Window for MacAudacity Software & USB Connection Audacity Preferences 2.Audio I/O tabExport and Save Recordings files 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 turntable Record to CDAccessories Items Included SpecificationsSystem Requirements TIPS for Better Turntable PerformanceTrouble Shooting PROBLEM NOT Recording in STEREO to Mac SOLUTION PROBLEMSOLUTION PROBLEM POOR SOUND QULITYWarranty Customer Service & SupportThe warranty does not cover