Can't record from cassette. HELP

[jademan]

Quick Start Guide

1. Install Software.
First, install the professional audio recording software (Audacity) included with your converter.

On PC: Insert the software CD into your computer. If installation does not start automatically,
browse the CD contents and double‐click the file marked “Setup.”

On MAC: Insert the software CD into your computer. Double click on the appropriate “MacSetup” DMG
file for your Macintosh. Then, click and drag the “Audacity” icon to your Applications folder to complete
the installation.

2. Prepare Your Cassette2USB Converter.
Use the included USB cable to plug your converter into your computer. Your computer will install the
device automatically. Be sure to give the computer a minute or two to install it the first time. Then, load
a cassette tape into your device.

3. Start Converting Your Tapes.
Run the “Audacity” software on your computer by double‐clicking on its icon.

NOTE: Make sure you plug in your converter before starting the software!
Once the software has loaded, click Edit  Preferences. (Audacity  Preferences on the Mac.) Under
“Recording Device,” look for an option called something like “USB Audio Device” and choose it. Finally,
set the “Channels” to “2 (Stereo)” and click OK.

You’re ready to record!

Press “Play” on your converter and click “Record” in the software. You may have to adjust the
“Microphone” volume within the software for best results. When you’re ready to stop recording, click
the “Stop” button in the software. Then, click File  Export As WAV or File  Export As MP3. If
prompted for a DLL file, see FAQ #3.

[jademan]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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4. Where do the batteries for the player go?
There is a removable slot behind the door on the converter for 2 AA batteries. You’ll need batteries if
you want to use the Cassette2USB Converter as a portable tape player.

[billw58]

Does the quick start guide, or the specifications, say what the current draw on the USB port is?
-- Bill

[jademan]

Does the quick start guide, or the specifications, say what the current draw on the USB port is?
-- Bill

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/60932 ... Av203.html

[billw58]

Does the quick start guide, or the specifications, say what the current draw on the USB port is?
-- Bill

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/60932 ... Av203.html

So the answer is: No, the manual does not specify the current draw on the USB port. It does say that the device will run without batteries when connected to the USB port. It does not say if the current draw on the USB port will be reduced when batteries are installed.

Does the USB connection drop only when pressing play? Does putting batteries in the device help?

Reports indicate that the device continues to run after the USB connection is dropped. That seems to indicate that the computer's USB controller software is not detecting an over-current situation and shutting off power to the device.

In any case, if the device is designed to draw (or is drawing) more than the standard maximum 500 mA, that's a problem that can't be fixed.

-- Bill

[jademan]

...that's a problem that can't be fixed.

So far anyway.

<snip>... Has anyone ever tried putting in batteries to assist the power situation?