Teac AG-D8850 User Manual
9A10505400
AV Digital Home Theater Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
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AG
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D8850
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
< Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
< Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
< Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.
< The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its STANDBY/ON switch in the standby
position.
< The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any
time.
< An apparatus with Class !construction shall be connected to
an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.
< Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
< DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO
EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
ARE WITHIN!
< IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE
PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it means
the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products
should be disposed of separately from
the municipal waste stream via designated collection
facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old
appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
For European customers
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CAUTION Regarding Placement
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space
around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including
projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below.
Left and Right Panels: 5 cm
Rear Panel: 10 cm
Top Panel: 20 cm
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Before Use
Read this before operation
< As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave
sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.
The ventilation holes should not be covered. Make sure there
is at least 20 cm of space above and at least 5 cm of space on
each side of the unit. Do NOT place anything on top of the
unit.
< 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 the 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 the cord.
< Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry or slightly
damp cloth.
< Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Contents
Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully
to get the best performance from this unit.
Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connection (FM antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connection (AM antenna). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Positioning of the Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Restoring factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Names of Each Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Control Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording a Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Surround Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Stereo Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dynamic Range Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Preset Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
RDS Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setup Menu Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Channel Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Test Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Connection (FM antenna)
CAUTION:
< Turn off the power of all the equipment before making
connections.
< Read instructions of each component you intend to use with
this unit.
< Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and
noise, do not bundle the connection cords with the power
cord or speaker cables.
FM Indoor Antenna
Connect the lead-type FM antenna to the “FM 75Ω” socket,
extend the lead and tune the tuner to your favorite FM station
(see page 24). Adjust the antenna in a suitable location like a
window frame or wall until the reception is best and then affix
the antenna in that position using thumb tacks, push pins or any
other suitable means.
FM Outdoor Antenna
In an area where FM signals are weak, it will be necessary to
use an 75-ohm unbalanced-type outdoor FM antenna.
Generally, a 3-element antenna will be sufficient; if you live in
an area where the FM signals are particularly weak, it may be
necessary to use one with 5 or more elements.
< Disconnect the FM indoor antenna when using an outdoor
antenna.
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Connection (AM antenna)
How to connect:
Connect the loop antenna’s wires to the AM antenna
terminals.
Make sure to connect:
white wire
q lower terminal
black wire
q upper terminal (GND)
Place the antenna on a shelf or hang it on a window frame,
etc., in the direction which gives the best reception. Keep all
other wires such as power cords, speaker wires or
interconnect wires as far away as possible from the antenna.
AM Indoor Loop Antenna
The high-performance AM loop antenna provided with this
unit is sufficient for good reception in most areas.
To stand the loop antenna on a surface, fix the claw to the
slot in the antenna base.
AM Loop
Antenna
AM Outdoor
Antenna
AM Outdoor Antenna
If the AM loop antenna provided does not deliver sufficient
reception (often due to being too far from the transmitter or
in a concrete building, etc.), it may be necessary to use an
outdoor AM antenna.
Use either a high quality commercial AM antenna or, if not
available, an insulated wire more than 5 m long, strip one
end, and connect this to the terminal as shown.
The antenna wire should be strung outdoors or indoors near
a window. For better reception, connect the GND terminal to
a reliable ground.
Note:
Even when using an outdoor AM antenna, do not disconnect
the AM loop antenna.
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Connection
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER
FRONTCENTER
5.1CH AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
RRLL
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
A A D
D D
E
F
B
C
CAUTION:
< Turn off the power of all the equipment before making connections.
< Read instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit.
< Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the connection
cords with the power cord or speaker cables.
DVD, CD, etc.
AC outlet
DVD player or Decoder
TV (Monitor)
DVD, CD, etc.
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DIGITAL IN terminals
Used for the input of digital audio signals. Connect these digital input terminals to the
appropriate digital output terminals of the digital audio source unit such as a DVD or CD player.
Use a good quality RCA coaxial cable or optical digital cable.
< When inserting the plug of the optical cable, the protective shutter of the terminal will open and
you should hear it click into position when fully inserted. Be careful that you do not force the
plug, because this could result in damage to the protective shutter, the cable, or the unit itself.
AUDIO IN/OUT jacks
Analog 2-channel audio signal is input or output from these jacks. Connect the component with
commercially available RCA cables.
Make sure to connect:
white plug
q white jack (L: left channel)
red plug
q red jack (R: right channel)
EXTERNAL IN jacks
If your DVD player or decoder has 6-channel analog audio outputs, connect them with good
quality RCA cables.
VIDEO jack
Connect the component with a high quality RCA cable designed for video applications.
AC OUTLET (switched)
Not available for Australian model.
This outlet is active only when the unit is on.
Caution:
Make sure that the total power consumption of all equipment connected to the outlet does not
exceed 100 watts or 500 mA.
AC Power Cord
After all other connections are complete, connect the plug to the AC wall socket.
Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet which supplies the correct voltage.
Hold the power plug when plugging or unplugging the power cord. Never pull or yank on the
power cord.
F
E
D
C
B
A
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Example: Connection to Audio Components
LINE OUT
L
R
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
LL
RR
Connection
CD player
Cassette tape deck, MD deck, etc.
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Example: Connection to Video Cassette Recorders
VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
L
R
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
LL
RR
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
TV
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Speaker Connections
Caution:
To avoid damaging the speakers with a sudden high-level
signal, be sure to switch the power off before connecting the
speakers.
Check the impedance of your speakers. Connect speaker with
an impedance of 6 ohms or more.
The black speaker terminals are – (negative).
Generally, the + side of the speaker cable is marked to make
it distinguishable from the – side of the cable. Connect this
marked side to the + terminal and the unmarked side to the
black – terminal.
Prepare the speaker cables for connection by stripping off
approximately 10 mm or less of the outer insulation.
(Removing too much insulation may lead to a short circuit if
the bared wires should come in contact with each other.)
Twist the strands of the stripped wires tightly together:
Caution:
The metal portions of the two separate wires should not
touch or an electrical short can occur. Shorted wires can
create a fire hazard or induce a failure in your equipment.
How to connect:
1. Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise to loosen it. The
speaker terminal caps cannot be fully removed from the base.
2. Insert the wire into the terminal fully and turn the terminal
cap clockwise to securely connect it:
Make sure none of the wire insulation is under the terminal,
only the bare, stripped wire.
3. Make sure it is fastened firmly by pulling the cable lightly.
SUBWOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKER
FRONT
SPEAKER
CENTER
SPEAKER
REAR
SPEAKER
REAR
SPEAKER
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Positioning of the Speakers
The positioning of speakers differs according to the size and
acoustics of the listening room. While actually listening to a
program source, try various speaker positions to determine
which layout provides the best surround effect.
< Ideally, position all the speakers in a circle, with the same
distance from your listening position.
< Place the speakers connected to “L” to your left, and “R” to
your right.
Front speakers
Use magnetically shielded speakers, if you are using them
near your TV.
Place the front speakers in front of the listening position, to
the left and right of a TV.
Front speakers are required for all surround modes.
Center speaker
Use a magnetically shielded speaker if you are using it near
your TV. Place a center speaker between the front speakers,
on or below the TV. This speaker stabilizes the sound image.
Rear (Surround) Left and Right speakers
Install these speakers above the level of the listener’s ears,
directly to the left and right (or slightly behind) of your
listening position.
Subwoofer
Reproduces powerful and deep bass sounds.
Use a subwoofer with built-in amplifier referred to as a
“powered subwoofer”. Subwoofers are most effective when
placed on or near the floor and in a corner of the room. Refer
to the instructions that came with your subwoofer for
placement suggestions.
CENTER
FRONT
(LEFT)
REAR
(LEFT)
REAR
(RIGHT)
FRONT
(RIGHT)
SUBWOOFER
Restoring factory settings
If you have made a lot of changes in the setup, and want to
restart from a known set of options, restore the unit to the
factory default settings as follows:
1. Turn the unit standby using the STANDBY/ON button.
2. While holding down the MEMORY/ENTER button, press the
STANDBY/ON button of the main unit.
All memories are erased, and the unit returns to the factory
settings.
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