Rear Panel; Getting Started - Akai Professional BT500 Guide D'utilisation

Rear Panel

1. RCA Output: The audio from a playing record is
sent to the RCA audio output.
2. Preamp On/Off: If your receiver or amplifier has
no phono inputs, switch on the preamp (on). If
the system you are using has phono inputs, set
this switch off.
3. USB Audio Output: Use the included USB
cable to connect your turntable to your
computer. The USB connection will send audio
from the turntable to your computer. Please see
the Operation > Computer Setup section of
this manual for information.
4. Power Input: Use the included power adapter
to connect to wall power.
5. Power Button: Press this button to turn BT500
on/off.
Operation

Getting Started

1. Connect the included power adapter to BT500 and use the
power switch to power on BT500.
2. Remove the needle cover from the cartridge.
3. Place the slipmat on the platter and place a record on the
slipmat. If using 45 RPM records, put the 45 RPM adapter
on the center spindle before placing the record on the
platter.
4. Use the 33/45 RPM Selector to set the platter rotation
speed (33/45) to match the type of record.
5. Turn the Motor Start/Stop dial to the Start position to begin spinning the platter.
6. Unlock the arm clip and set the Raise / Lower Lever to the up position.
7. Position the tonearm over the desired location (groove) on the record.
8. Move the tonearm lift lever to the down position to move the tonearm toward the record. Alternatively, place
the needle over the desired location on the record.
9. Carefully lower the tonearm on the record.
10. When you are finished playing the record, raise the tonearm, return it to rest on the arm clip, and turn the
Motor Start/Stop dial to the Stop.
Pairing BT500 to a Bluetooth Speaker
BT500 has a Bluetooth transmitter to send audio to a Bluetooth speaker wirelessly.
1. Power on your Bluetooth speaker and ensure it is in pairing mode.
2. Power on the BT500 turntable.
3. Press and release the Bluetooth button on BT500 to start pairing to your Bluetooth device. Once BT500 is
connected to the Bluetooth speaker, the Bluetooth LED will be solid blue. Your Bluetooth speaker should also
indicate that it is paired.
Note: BT500 will connect to the closest Bluetooth speaker that is near it. If after 5 minutes no Bluetooth
speaker can be found to pair with, the Bluetooth transmitter will become inactive and the LED will turn off.
Note: Maximum range will be achieved when using devices with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
4. Play music on your BT500 turntable. If you are connected to a Bluetooth speaker with a play/pause button,
and do not hear audio, try pressing the play/pause button.
5. Adjust the volume on your Bluetooth speaker (if applicable) and the volume control on BT500 to control the
output level.
6. To disconnect pairing, power off the BT500 turntable or turn of Bluetooth pairing on your Bluetooth speaker.
Note: Move other Bluetooth receivers/speakers out of range of BT500 (30 ft./9.1 m or more) or turn them off to
connect to your Bluetooth speaker.
PRE AMP USB
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OFF
ON
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IMPORTANT: Place the included slipmat on
the platter; then place your record on the
slipmat to carefully hold your records.
IMPORTANT: Remove the plastic cartridge
cover (needle cover) before operating the
turntable.
POWER
ON
12V 500mA
OFF
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