KrugerandMatz KM0517 Turntable TT-602 Owner’s Manual

June 9, 2024
KrugerandMatz

KrugerandMatz KM0517 Turntable TT-602

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Read this instruction manual carefully before use, and keep it for future reference. producer does not claim liability for inappropriate use and handling.

  • Protect the product from water and humidity.

  • The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat vents, or other devices that produce heat.

  • The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

  • This appliance may be used by children who are above 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised and guided by a person who is responsible for their safety in a cautious manner, and all the safety precautions are understood and followed. Children should not play with this device. Children should not perform cleaning and servicing of the device unsupervised.

  • Never use this device if the power supply cord is damaged.

  • When you disconnect the power cord of the device, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord/cable.

  • Keep the device and its cord/cable away from heat, water, moisture, sharp edges and any other factor which may damage the appliance or its cord.

  • Disconnect the device from the power supply if it is not going to be used for a long time.

  • This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninstalled “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to  constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

  • The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

  • ALWAYS disconnect this device from power supply mains before cleaning. Clean it with soft, slightly damp cloth only. Do not use any chemical agents to clean the product.

  • Make sure to place this product on flat, dry and stable surface.

  • Do not use unauthorized accessories as they may damage the unit.

  • CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.

  • Do not disassemble the device, as it may cause risk of electric shock. The product has no user-serviceable parts inside.

  • Clean this device with soft, slightly damp cloth.

  • Do not block any of the ventilation openings.

  • For added protection for this product during a thunderstorm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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  1. Start/stop switch:
    Rotate this switch to start or stop the platter.

  2. Platter:
    Note: the platter is equipped with a slip mat. This makes it easier to manipulate the record for scratch performances.

  3. 33 / 45rpm speed selection switch

  4. Headshell:
    Install cartridge here. During installation, attach the stylus protector to guard the stylus tip from damage. Attach wires as follows:

    • White (L+) Left channel +
    • Blue (L -) Left channel –
    • Red (R+) Right channel+
    • Green (R-) Right channel –
  5. Headshell locking nut:
    Attach the head shell by inserting it into the front end of the tone arm and then turn the locking nut clockwise.Kruger&Matz-KM0517-Turntable-
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  6. Tone arm:
    Fully manual tone arm. To start playback, gently place the stylus on the record using head shell finger support OR use the tone arm lifter.

  7. Tonearm lift:
    Controls the up and down action of the tone arm.

  8. Anti-skate knob:
    Applies inward force to the tone arm so it doesn’t skip outwards across the record due to the centrifugal force of the record spinning.

  9. Counterweight:
    Adjustment creates the proper downward pressure of the stylus to the record. Attach now by sliding the counterweight onto the rear of the tone arm. Twist it lightly and it will screw onto the rear shaft of the tone arm. Counterweight adjustment: bring tone arm in 0-level with counterweight. When leveled set scale on counterweight to 0 (watch the stripe). Now turn the
    counterweight until it shows the specified downward pressure in gram.

  10. Ground

  11. Output L & R:
    Standard analog output (RCA jacks) which can be connected either to phone or line input on any Dj mixer, depending on the setting of the phone/line selector.

  12. Audio select:
    Audio selection button

  13. USB port:
    plug USB device.

  14. Power cord connector

  15. power ON/OFF switch

AUDACITY SOFTWARE OVERVIEW

Note: please ensure you have installed the software before starting.

Setting up your PC to work with Audacity

  1. Connect an input source to the unit
  2. Connect the USB lead to your computer
  3. Open the Audacity program
  4. Select preference from the Edit tab in the Audacity menuKruger&Matz-KM0517-Turntable-TT-602-4
  5. Select Audlo I/O tab at the top left
    • Under playback, Device, select desired sound card
    • Under Recording, Device, select USB AUDIO CODEC
    • Under Recording, Channels, select2 (stereo)
    • Check the box marked play other tracks while recording new one
    • Check the box marked software play throughKruger&Matz-KM0517-Turntable-TT-602-5

Recording Albums with Audacity

  1. Saving a project
    • Audacity write all the changed and recorded audio to directory called projefcftname_ data, which is located right where you saved the project file itself
    • Thus, select Save project as from your Audacity File tab and choose a location and filename for your project
    • please note that when you startup Audacity fresh, only the “Save As…”menu option is available.Kruger&Matz-KM0517-Turntable-TT-602-6
  2. How to record
    • Set your USB turntable up to play the song or album you want to record
    • Click on the red Record button to start the recording.
    • Lower tone arm on USB Turntable onto album and track you want to record.
    • Click on the blue pause button to pause the recording. press it again to continue.
    • Click on the yellow Stop button.

That’s it. You can now play around with your recording and explore the editing capabilities of Audacity.
Remember that you can use the Undo function almost without limits while the project is open.
Note: CD’S cannot be burned directly from the Audacity application. Other CD burning applications should be used.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Suggested solution

Software
can not listen to record while recording| activate “software playthrough” in audacity check the record source (USB Audio Codec) check volume settings of your computer
can not store songs as Mp3| •  download LAME Mp3-Codec from the internet
can not record| •  first the player has to be connected with the computer, then

AUDACITY may be started.

can only record MONO| •  mostly this occurs with VISTA. please select in Windows config

recording source as „stereo” not „mono” or „microphone”

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Player
sound is crackling| •  make sure this player is connected to a high-level- input of your amplifier. High-level inputs are: CD, AUX, TAPE. The input PHONE is not suitable. The player has a built-in pre-amplifier.

•  clean the stylus and the vinyl

•  check for correct counterweight setting

•  check for correct anti-skating-level

direct recoding is not possible| •  USB-Stick/Card is write-protected

•  check correct file system (FAT16)

Specifications

  • Frequency response: 50 Hz-12 kHz
  • S/N ratio: 60 dB
  • 2 selectable speeds (33/45 rpm)
  • Belt drive
  • Starting & braking time: < 1 s.
  • power consumption: 5.5 W
  • S-shaped tonearm
  • Audacity software included
  • USB compatible turntable; vinyl digitizing function (audio recording to PC)
  • USB 2.1 (Windows XP, 7, 8,10 and Mac OS X)
  • Line level RCA outputs with built-in preamp
  • Metal housing
  • power supply: 100-240 V; 50/60 Hz

LEARN MORE
For more information on this product, go to www.krugermatz.com.
Visit www.krugermatz.com website for more products and accessories.
In case of any doubts or questions reach out to our Frequently Asked Questions section.

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or Its literature, indicates that It should not be disposed with other house-hold wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm lo the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer
where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can
take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Made in China for LECHPOL ELECTRONICS Sp. z o.o. Sp.k., ul. Garwolińska 1, 08-400 Miętne.
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