TEAC TN-400S TN-400S manual multi-lingual - Page 11

Table of contents Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit. After reading it, keep it in a safe place for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Product registration 11 Before use 11 Handling records 11 Preparing the record player 11 Dust cover 13 Changing the cartridge 13 Notes about record styluses 14 Names and functions of parts 14 Connections 14 Basic operation 15 Recording with a computer 16 Troubleshooting 17 Specifications 17 Product registration Customers in the USA, please visit the following TEAC website to register your TEAC product online. http://audio.teac.com/support/registration/ Before use Included items 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. Felt mat × 1 45 RPM adapter × 1 Counterweight × 1 Headshell × 1 Audio-Technica VM Type (dual magnet) stereo cartridge (equivalent to AT100E) preinstalled Turntable (platter) × 1 Dust cover × 1 Dust cover hinges × 2 RCA audio cable with grounding terminal × 1 AC adapter (GPE053A-V120050-Z) × 1 Owner's manual (this document) × 1 Precautions for use oo Do not place anything on the dust cover. Objects on the cover might cause noise due to vibrations or fall off, especially during playback. oo Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight, close to a source of heat or in other similar conditions. Do not place the unit on top of an amplifier or other equipment that might generate heat that exceeds the operating temperature range of this unit. Doing so could cause discoloration, deformation or malfunction. Using the TEAC Global Site You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site: http://teac-global.com/ 1) Open the TEAC Global Site. 2) In the TEAC Downloads section, click the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language. NOTE If the desired language does not appear, click Other Languages. 3) Click the "Search by Model Name" section to open the Downloads page for that product. (Users in Europe should click the product name in the "Products" section instead.) 4) Select and download the updates that are needed. Handling records Holding records When holding a record or removing it from its sleeve, avoid touching the grooves by holding the record by its label and edge with one hand or by holding it by its edge with both hands. Label Grooves Outer edge Cleaning oo Fingerprints and dust on a record can cause noise and the sound to skip, as well as damage the record itself and the stylus. Use a commercially-available record cleaner to clean records. Do not use thinner or anything other than a record cleaner. Such chemicals could harm the surface of the record. oo When using a record cleaner, wipe the surface of the record in a circular motion, following the grooves. Precautions for use oo Do not leave records in places that are exposed to direct sunlight or are very hot or very humid. Leaving a record in such a condition for a long time could result in warping, mold growth or other damage. oo Do not stack multiple records or place heavy objects on top of them. Do not leave records at an angle for long amounts of time either. Doing so could result in warping or other damage. oo Do not allow hard objects to directly touch the audio grooves. Doing so could cause scratches. oo After you finish playing a record, always put it back into its sleeve for storage. Leaving a record unprotected could result in warping or scratching. oo Do not use cracked records. Preparing the record player Keep the unit in standby while setting it up ( F on page 15). 1 Place it on a flat surface. Place it on a flat surface so that the record can be accurately traced. 2 Install the turntable (platter). Align the turntable (platter) with the center shaft and install it. Center shaft Turntable (platter) 3 Loop the belt around the motor pulley. Use a finger to pull the rubber belt that is wrapped around the sub-platter through the round opening and loop it around the motor pulley. oo Be careful not to let the rubber become twisted. oo Rotate the turntable (platter) several times to make sure that it is secure. Round opening Motor pulley Rubber belt Continued on the next page e 11 ENGLISH