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Akai BT500 User Manual

Akai BT500
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User Guide
English ( 3 – 10 )
Guía del usuario
Español ( 11 – 18 )
Guide d’utilisation
Français ( 19 – 26 )
Guida per l’uso
Italiano ( 27 – 33 )
Benutzerhandbuch
Deutsch ( 35 – 42 )
Appendix
English ( 43 )
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Akai BT500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeBelt-drive audio turntable
Motor typeIsolated DC
Wow & flutter0.2 %
Nominal speeds33 1/3, 45 RPM
Volume controlRotary
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)67 dB
USB version1.1
USB ports quantity-
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight6400 g
Product dimensions (WxHxD)444 x 347 x 123 mm

Summary

English User Guide

Box Contents

Lists all items included in the product packaging for the BT500 turntable.

Support Information

Provides contact details and website for product support and registration.

Setup Procedures

Using the Bubble Level

Instructions on how to use the integrated bubble level to ensure turntable surface is level.

Connecting the Dust Cover

Step-by-step guide for attaching the dust cover hinges and the cover itself.

Attaching the Turntable Belt

Instructions for correctly installing the drive belt onto the platter and motor spindle.

Tonearm Balancing

Connection Diagram

Visual representation of how to connect the turntable to speakers and a computer.

Features Overview

Top Panel Controls

Details the functions and locations of controls on the turntable's top surface.

Front Panel Controls

Explains the controls and indicators found on the front of the BT500 unit.

Operating the Turntable

Getting Started Guide

Step-by-step instructions for initial setup and playing a record.

Bluetooth Speaker Pairing

Guide on how to wirelessly connect the BT500 to a Bluetooth speaker.

Recording and Playback

Recording to Computer

Instructions for connecting the turntable to a PC for digital audio recording.

Playback Options

How to listen to audio from records via computer or external speakers.

Computer Setup

Setting as Default Recording Device

Configuration steps for Windows and macOS to recognize BT500 for recording.

Setting Default Playback Device

Configuration steps for Windows and macOS to set the computer's soundcard for playback.

Troubleshooting Guide

Turntable & Audio Issues

Solutions for motor not spinning, no audio from vinyl, hum, and speed problems.

Bluetooth & Connectivity Issues

Solutions for Bluetooth pairing, no audio, smartphone connection, and LED blinking.

Appendix

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical data and specifications for the BT500 turntable.

Trademarks and Licenses

Legal information regarding trademarks and software licenses used.

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