TEAC LP-R550USB Owners Manual - Page 5

Before Using the Unit Handling Records ENGLISH What's in the box Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown below. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation. Owner's manual × 1 Warranty card × 1 Quick Start Guide for recording × 1 45 RPM adaptor × 1 Remote control unit (RC-1258) × 1 Battery (AA, alkaline or MN) x 2 FM antenna × 1 AM antenna × 1 Turntable cover × 1 Hinge x 2 Stereo RCA pin cable × 1 USB cable × 1 Read this before attempting any operations. < Do not place any objects on top of the turntable cover. They may create noise due to vibrations or fall, especially during playback. < When the unit is turned on, switching on the TV may cause lines to appear on the TV screen, depending on the condition of the electric waves of the TV broadcast. This is not malfunction in the unit or the TV. In this case, turn off the unit. < The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). The CD-RW recorder is more sensitive to extremes of temperature than ordinary CD players. < Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees non-condensing. < As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation. < The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician. < Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. < Do not place the unit on an amplifier/receiver. < Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into the unit, contact your dealer or service company. < When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never yank on the cord. < Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. < Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc or the unit. WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT When changing the unit's location or packing the unit for moving, be sure to remove the record or disc. Moving this unit with the record or disc loaded may result in damage to this unit. If the unit is to be packed and moved a great distance, it is also advisable to secure the turntable with transport locking screw. See Page 11 for instructions. Handling precautions < Do not touch the record's grooves. Only handle records, by the edges or the label, with clean hands. Skin oils from even clean hands can leave a residue on the record surface that will gradually deteriorate the quality of your record. label grooves edge Maintenance < Fingerprints and dust cause noise and sound skip and damage the record and stylus. If the record becomes dirty, gently wipe the surface in a circular motion. Be sure to clean the records with a commercially available record cleaner. < Commercial record cleaning systems are available from many retailers or on-line. TEAC does not endorse any specific product but, depending on the condition of your record collection, it may be advisable to look into one of these systems. Clean records protect your stylus from undue wear. Storage precautions < To avoid dust and scratches, keep records in their sleeves and jackets when not in use. < Store records upright on their edges. Records stored horizontally will eventually bend and warp. < To protect your records from dust, scratches, and warping, do not store or place them in the following places: Locations exposed to direct sunlight High-temperature and humidity locations Dusty locations In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobile 5