Teac A-H01 User Manual

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ENGLISH
A-H01
USB DAC STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
Identifying the Parts (Remote Control
Playing Back Music Files Stored on a
3D0806820B
Lecture de fichiers musicaux
Qué hay en la caja .................32
Antes de su utilización .............32
Mando a distancia .................33
Reproducir archivos de música
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightnin g flash with arro whead 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 e xclamat ion p oin t within an equilateral triangle is intended to al ert t he u ser to the p res ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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 instal l near any heat sources such as radiator s, heat re gisters, st o ves, or ot her 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 blad e s wi th on e wi de r th an th e ot he r. 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 pinch ed particul arly 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 ca r t, stand, tripod, bracket, or table the manufacturer, apparatus. When a cart is used, use ca ution wh en mo ving th e cart/appara tus 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. Ser vicing 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.
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Do not place any objects lled with liquids, such
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as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
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such as a book case or similar unit.
The app arat us draws nominal non -operating
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powe r from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
The apparatus should be located close enough
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to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.
The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
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device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
An apparatus with Class construction shall be
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connected to an AC outle t with a protective grounding connection.
If the product uses batteries (including a battery
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pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, re or excessive heat.
Caution should be taken when using earphones or
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headphones with the product because excessive so und pressure (volume) fro m ea rphone s or headphones can cause hearing loss.
specified by
or sold with the
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE TH IS AP PLIAN CE TO RAI N OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
DO N OT RE MOV E THE EX TER NAL CASE S OR
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CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN.
IF YOU ARE EXP ERIENCI NG PROBLE MS WI TH
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THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radia te radi o f requenc y en ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does ca use ha rmf ul int er ferenc e to ra dio o r tel evi sion rec eption, whic h can be dete rmined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reori ent or relo cate the equip ment an d/or the
receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation betwe en the equipment and
receiv er.
• Co nn ec t th e e quipment into an o utlet on a
circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Co nsul t th e d eal er or an ex per ie nce d radi o/T V
technician for help.
CAUTION
Ch ang es or mo dif ica tio ns to th is equi pme nts not expres sly a pp ro ved b y TE AC C OR PO RAT IO N fo r compliance will void the user’s warranty.
Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Other company names and product names in this doc um en t ar e the tr ad em ar ks or re gi st er ed trademarks of their respective owners.
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What’s in the Box Before Use

If one of the following is missing or damaged, contact your dealer or our customer service/ technical support (stated on the back cover).
Power cord x 1
Remote control unit (RC-1268) x 1
Batteries (AAA) x 2
Owner’s manual (this document) x 1
Warranty card x 1
CAUTION
Placement of the unit
Avoid placing it in high temperature environments
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such as in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also, do not place the unit on an amplier or any other device that generates heat. Doing so may cause discoloration, deformation, or malfunction.
When the unit is turned on, swi tching on the
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TV may cause lines to appear on the TV screen, depen ding on the wave frequ enc y of the TV broadcast. This is not a malfunction in the unit or the TV. If you see such lines, place this unit far away from the TV set.
Maintenance
If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth or use diluted mild liquid soap. Do not use thinner, benzene or alcohol as they could damage the surface of the unit.
For safety, disconnect the power cord
from the socket before cleaning.
Sound Etiquette
What is music to you may be noise to others. Even a little sound can be clearly heard on a silent night. Low sound passes through floors and walls easily, and may annoy others unintentionally. Enjoy music at an appropriate volume, close the window, or use headphones to ensure a pleasant living environment.
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Remote Control Unit

The included remote control allows this unit to be operated from a distance.
Point the remote control unit at the main unit’s remote sensor within 16 feet/5 meters of the main unit.
< Remote control operation may be impossible
if there are any obstacles between the unit and the remote control.
< If dire ct sunlight o r strong artif i c i a l
illumination shines on the remote sensor, the remote control might not function. If that is the case, move this unit to another location.
< If the remote control unit is operated near
other appliances which generate infrared rays, or if other remote control devices using infrared rays are used near the unit, it may operate incorrectly. And conversely, the other appliances may operate incorrectly.
Battery Installation
Remove th e batter y compartment
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cove r.
Battery Replacement
If the effective range decreases, the batteries are ex hausted. In this case, rep lace the batteries with new ones. For detailed information about collection of ba tt er ies , pl e as e co nt ac t yo ur l o cal municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Precautions concerning batteries
Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak leading to fire, injury or the staining of nearby things. Please read and obser ve the following precautions carefully.
< Be sure to insert the batteries with correct
positive “+” and negative “_” polarities.
< Use batteries of the same type. Never use
different types of batteries together.
< Rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries
can be used. Refer to the precautions on their labels.
< When the remote control unit is not to be
used for a long time (more than a month), remove the bat teries from the battery compartment to prevent them from leaking. If they leak, wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
< Do not heat or disassemble batteries and
never dispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire.
Insert t wo “AAA” (R03, UM- 4) dr y
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batteries. Make sure that the batteries are inserted with their positive “+” and negative “–” poles positioned correctly.
Close the cover.
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A B
LR
DC
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Install the dedicated TEAC driver software on your computer before connecting the TEAC A-H01 unit to the computer. (page 12)
Computer
Cassette deck, CD player, etc.
LINE OUT
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL)
Digital audio
output device
Digital audio
output device
Subwoofer
Connection
terminal
or audio input
USB cable
RCA cable
Optical digital cable
RCA digital coaxial cable
Wall socket
Provided power cord

Connections

After all connections are complete, connect the power cord’s plug to the AC wall socket.
Read the instructions of each device that you intend to use with this unit.
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To avoid hum and noise, do not bundle the connection cords.
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Be sure to connect each plug securely.
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Analog audio input terminals
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Input 2-channel analog audio signals. Connect an audio output device such as cassette deck or CD player to these terminals by using RCA cables. Use commercially available cables. Connect the R and L terminals on this unit to the right (R) and left (L) terminals on an audio output device respectively.
White (L)
Red (R)
USB input terminal
B
White (L)
Red (R)
Inputs digital audio from a computer. Connect to the USB port of a computer. Use a commercially available USB cable.
Install dedicated TEAC driver software on the computer before connecting the unit. (page 12)
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Note that connection cables indicated other than the power cord are not included with this product. All
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other connection cables are available from your retail dealer.
Subwoofer terminal
C
If you want to use a subwoofer, connect it to this terminal.
Digital audio input terminals
D
Inputs digital audio. Connect to the digital audio output terminals of digital audio output devices.
COAXIAL: RCA digital coaxial cable OPTICAL: Optical digital cable (TOS)
Power cord connector
E
Connect the supplied power cord to the power cord receptacle. After all other connections are complete, connect the power cord's plug to the wall socket.
Do not use any power cords other than the one included with this unit. Use of other
power cords may result in fire or electric shock. Unplug the power cord when you are not going to use the unit for several weeks.

Speaker Connection

Right Speaker Left Speaker
CAUTION before connection
< After all other connections are complete,
connect the power cord's plug to the wall socket.
< Read the instructions of each device that you
intend to use with this unit.
Caution
< Check the impedance of your speakers.
Connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 ohms and 8 ohms.
< The red speaker terminals are + (positive) and
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 the marked side to the + terminal and the unmarked side to the black – terminal.
< The metal portions of the two separate wires
should not touch or an electrical short may occur. Shorted wires can create a fire hazard or induce a failure in your equipment.
< Be sure to inser t each plug securely. To
prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the cables together with the AC power cord or other cables.
How to connect:
Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise
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to loosen it. The speaker terminal caps ca nno t b e f ull y r emo ved from t he product.
Insert the wire into the terminal and
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tu rn the ter minal cap cloc kwis e to securely connect it:
< Make sure none of the wire insulation is
under the terminal and only the bare, stripped wire is touching the terminal.
Make sure the cable is fastened firmly
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by pulling the cable lightly.
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A CB D E F

Identifying the Parts (A-H01)

A
POWER
Press this button to turn the unit on and off. The blue indicator lights when the unit is turned on.
B
Remote control light sensor
Receives signals from the remote control unit. When operating the remote control unit, point it at this sensor.
C
SOURCE
Each time this button is pressed, the source changes.
D
Input indicators
The source being selected lights up. These indicators will blink when the input signal is not digital audio data or the format of the audio signal is not compatible with this unit, such as Dolby Digital, dts, or AAC.
E
PHONES
Connect a headphone's 6.5 mm stereo plug to this connector.
F
VOLUME
Use this knob to adjust the volume. To increase the volume, turn the knob clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn the knob counterclockwise.
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Identifying the Parts (Remote Control Unit)

A
B
C
Using the remote control unit RC-1268, you can control the A-H01 and DS-H01. Only the buttons used for the A-H01 are explained in this document.
SOURCE
A
Use this button to select the source you want to play.
VOLUME (+/–)
B
Use these buttons to adjust the volume.
MUTING
C
Press the MUTING button to mute the sound temporarily. To restore the sound, press the MUTING button again.
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Playback

COAXIAL (Coaxial digital input)
OPTICAL (Optical digital input)
LINE 1(Analog input)
LINE 2(Analog input)
USB (USB input for computers)
Press the POWER button to turn the unit ON.
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If a power amplier is connected, turn on the power
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amplier last.
Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select a
2
source.
Each time the SOURCE button is pressed, the source changes as follows:
The input indicator of the selected source lights up.
The input indicator blinks when the input signal is not
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digital audio data or the format of the audio signal is not compatible with this unit, such as Dolby Digital, dts, or AAC. If this happens, set the digital OUT setting of the connected device to PCM audio output.
To select "USB" to play back music files stored on a
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computer, install dedicated TEAC driver sof tware on the computer before connecting the unit. (page 12)
Start playback on the connected source device.
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Se e the connected device's manual for detailed information about using the device.
Adjust the volume.
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Turn the volume knob (VOLUME) or use the VOLUME buttons on the remote control unit to adjust the volume to the appropriate level.
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Playing Back Music Files Stored on a Computer (1)

Installing dedicated TEAC driver software on a computer
To play back music files stored on a computer with this unit, you must download dedicated driver software from our website and install it on the computer before making your USB connections.
<Website address for downloading the dedicated driver software>
http://www.teac.co.jp/audio/software_teac_e.html
This unit can be connected through USB and used with a computer running Windows XP (32­bit), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later. Use with a computer running a different operating system cannot be guaranteed.
Note
Install dedicated TEAC driver software before connecting to the computer through USB.
If you connect the unit to the computer before installing the driver, the unit will not function properly. Moreover, when using Windows XP (32-bit), the computer could become remarkably slower and require restarting in some cases.
For detailed information about how to install dedicated driver software, see our website.
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Depending on the computer’s hardware and software conguration, the unit might not function even
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when used with one of the operating systems listed above.
Connect the unit to the computer using HIGH SPEED asynchronous mode. Sampling frequencies that can be transmitted are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz.
If the connection has been made properly, “TEAC USB HS ASYNC AUDIO” will be selectable as an audio output destination.
In asynchronous mode, jitter that occurs during transfer is suppressed because the clock signal of this
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unit is used for playback of the audio data transmitted from the computer.
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USB cable
Playing back music files stored on the computer
Connect the unit to the computer using a USB
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cable.
Use a cable with a connector that ts the USB port on
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the unit.
Turn the computer on.
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Conrm that the operating system has started properly.
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Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.
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Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select
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“ US B ”.
Start playback of the music file on the computer.
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Even better sound quality can be achieved by setting th e volu m e on the computer to maximum and adjusting the volume on the volume knob (VOLUME) on this unit. Using the same knob on this unit, set the volume to the minimum at the b eginning of playback and gradually increase the volume level.
Continue d on the next page
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Playing Back Music Files Stored on a Computer (2)
You cannot use the computer to control this unit or use this unit to control the computer.
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When playing back a music file using the USB connection, do not attempt any of the following
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operations. software on your computer before doing any of the following: o Disconnecting the USB cable o Turning the unit o o Changing the input source
When playing back a music le using the USB connection, computer operation sounds will also be
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played through this unit. noise, glitches or other playback interference, when streaming music from a PC, it is advised to turn o auto defrag software, anti-virus software, auto update functions, etc.
If you connect this unit to your computer or you set this unit’s input to “USB” after starting music
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playback software, music les might not play back properly. software or restart the computer.
Doing so could cause the computer to behave irregularly. Always stop music playback
To avoid this, make appropriate settings on the computer. To help to minimize
If this occurs, restart the music playback
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Troubleshooting

If you experience any problems with the unit, please take a moment to look through this chart before asking for repairs. If you still have a problem, contact your dealer or TEAC customer service/technical support (stated on the back cover).
General
Connections
with computer
No power. Check the connection to the AC power source. If the AC
source is a switched outlet, make sure that the switch is turned on.
Make sure power is supplied to the AC outlet by plugging in another item such as a lamp or a fan.
This unit is not recognized by computer.
Noise occurs. Starting other applications during playback of a music file
Music files cannot be played.
This unit can be connected through USB and used with a computer running one of the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows
Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista, Windows 7
Apple Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later Use with a computer running a different operating system cannot be guaranteed.
Dedicated driver software must be installed. (page 12)
may interrupt playback or cause noise. Do not start other applications during playback.
When the unit is connected to a computer via USB hub, noise may be heard. Connect directly to the computer.
Connect this unit to the computer, and set this unit’s input to “USB” before starting music playback software to start playback. If you connect this unit to the computer or you set this unit’s input to “USB” after starting music playback software, music files might not play back properly.
Dedicated driver software must be installed. (page 12)
Since this unit uses a microcontroller, external noise and other interference can cause the unit to malfunction. If this occurs, unplug the power cord, wait for a while, and then turn the power back on to restart operations.
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