Dear customer, Congratulations on purchasing a high quality MAGINON product. You have acquired a modern portable cassette converter with excellent technical features and respective accessories, which is particularly easy to operate. Please study this information in detail observing, in particular, the safety instructions. The device comes with a 3 year warranty. You will need the enclosed warranty card and your sales receipt in the event of the portable cassette converter developing a fault.
2 2. Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 2 INTRODUCTION AND CONTENTS OF BOX CONTENTS HAZARD, SAFETY AND WARNING NOTES YOUR PORTABLE CASSETTE CONVERTER 4.1. View from top 4.2. View from sides START 5.1. Open and close cassette compartment 5.2. Insert batteries 5.3. Insert audio cassette 5.4. Connect earphone PLAYING BACK AUDIO CASSETTES DIGITIZE RECORDINGS 7.1. System requirements 7.2. Install software 7.3. Connect to computer 7.4.
3. Hazard, safety and warning notices Incorrect use of the portable cassette converter and accessories can be dangerous for you and others and can damage or destroy the portable cassette converter. We therefore ask you to read and strictly observe the following Hazard, safety and warning notices. Intended use This portable cassette converter is intended for converting and playing back analog audio cassettes. It has been designed for private use and is not suitable for commercial purposes.
4 The portable cassette converter may not be dismantled, modified or repaired, there is danger of fire and electrocution. Damage from heat – fire hazard Do not leave portable cassette converter in places that are susceptible to considerable increases in temperature (e.g. a vehicle). The housing and internal parts may be damaged, which in turn could cause a fire. Do not wrap up player or place on textiles.
Do not place any open ignition sources, such as lit candles onto or close to the player. Damage to the electronics or to the housing caused by external influences, such as electric shocks, falls or others are not covered by the warranty and shall thus be charged for.
6 4. Your portable cassette converter 4.1. View from top Play Rewind Stop Fast forward 4.2.
5. Start 5.1. Open and close cassette compartment Open the cover of the cassette compartment to insert and remove an audio cassette or to insert the batteries by moving the side slider in the direction marked “Open”. The cover opens automatically. To close the cassette compartment again, press the slide again in the direction marked “Open” and then release for the slide to engage. 5.2.
8 5.3. Insert audio cassette To insert an audio cassette in the player first open the cassette compartment as shown in section 5.1. Next insert the audio cassette in the cassette compartment as shown in the below illustration and close the cassette compartment again. 5.4. Connect earphone You can listen to music played on the portable cassette converter by plugging in an earphone or headphones as shown in the adjacent illustration. Connection is provided via a 3.5 mm (1/8”) jack plug.
6. Playing back audio cassettes Once an audio cassette has been inserted in the player and the device is connected to power, the audio cassette can be played back. Press button to start playback of the audio cassette. To stop playback, press button. Press button to wind the cassette forward. End the fast forward operation by pressing the button. Press the button to rewind the cassette. End the rewind operation by pressing the button. Use side volume controls to regulate volume.
10 7. Digitize recordings 7.1. System requirements Windows® XP/Vista/7/8 Pentium® IV, 3.0 GHz or higher 2 GB RAM 1 GB available hard disk space CD/DVD drive Unassigned USB port 7.2. Install software Install the « Audacity » program to transfer music from the audio cassette converter to your computer and to convert it into MP3 format. 1. 2. Insert the supplied CD ROM in the CD/DVD drive of your computer. The welcome screen appears. Click on the name of the desired software.
7.3. Connect to computer Connect the portable cassette converter to your computer using the supplied USB cable. Plug the mini USB connector into the player and the other end into an unassigned USB port of your computer. The player sets itself up on the computer as a USB microphone. 7.4. Use of software Start the « Audacity » program by double clicking on the respective symbol on your Desktop.
12 First, the portable cassette converter must be set up as the audio source in the program by selecting Edit and Settings and then “Audio I/O” for adding “USB microphone” or “USB audio device”. Next, select File and New to create a new project for making the recordings. To start recording, simultaneously press the button on the player and recording button 3 in the program (see illustration). 3 5 To end recording, press button 5 in the program.
8. Conformity This device was tested according to Part 15 of the FCC regulations and it was confirmed that the device complies with the limit values for class B digital devices. The aim of these limit values is to provide appropriate protection against adverse sources of interference in case of a domestic installation. If the device is not installed in accordance with the instructions, it may cause interference for TVs, radios and mobile radios.
14 9. Care Do not use any corrosive cleaners, such as mentholated spirits, thinners, etc. to clean the portable cassette converter housing and camera accessory. When required, clean system components with a soft dry cloth. 10. Disposal For disposal, separate packaging into different types and dispose of in line with environmental regulations in supplied collection containers. Batteries and storage batteries may not be disposed of in domestic waste.
11. Technical specification Element Connections Power supply Beschreibung Mini USB port Headphone port 3.5 mm (1/8" jack plug) DC IN connection 3.0 V 2x 1.5 V LR6 (AA) batteries Mini USB port DC IN connection 3.0 V (Mains adapter not included) Dimensions 110 mm x 80 mm x 30 mm Weight Approx.
16 12. Warranty and Service Our service outlets will be happy to assist you in case of problems with the operation of the device or with any queries and problems. The device comes with a 3 year manufacturer’s warranty. Please see the enclosed Warranty Card for details. Please contact our hotline prior to returning a defective device. Service address: Sertronics LTD MAGINON Service 45 Regal Drive, Walsall Enterprise Park Walsall, WS2 9HQ United Kingdom Tel.
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