TEAC AX-501 Owner's Manual
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AX-501
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
D01203100A
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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
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 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.
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy 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 cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined 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:
• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION
o
DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO
EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
ARE INSIDE.
o
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE
PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
o
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void
the user’s warranty.
For Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, TEAC EUROPE GmbH. Bahnstrasse 12,
65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany
declare in own responsibility, the TEAC
product described in this manual is in compliance with
the corresponding technical standards.
Company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Front side
Q 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
observe the following precautions carefully.
o Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive (+) and
negative (_) orientations.
o Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of bat-
teries together.
o If the remote control is not used for a long time (more than a
month), remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking.
o If the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
o Do not use batteries of types other than those specified. Do not
mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of batteries together.
o Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Never throw batteries into
fire or water.
o Do not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. The
batteries could short circuit, leak or explode.
o Never recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a recharge-
able type.
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 groundingtype 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.
o
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC
outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
o
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
o
Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones
with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from
earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
Nameplate
CAUTION
o
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
o
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
o
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book
case or similar unit.
o
The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet
so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time.
o
If the product uses bat teries (including a battery pack or
installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire
or excessive heat.
o
CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there
is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect
type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING
Products with Class construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a product
must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.
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For European Customers
Pb, Hg, Cd
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed
of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection
facilities designated by the government or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment correctly,
you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c)
Improper disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment
can have serious effects on the environment and human health
because of the presence of hazardous substances in the
equipment.
(d)
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been
crossed out, indicates that electrical and electronic
equipment must be collected and disposed of separately
from household waste.
(e)
Return and collection systems are available to end users. For
more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office,
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
equipment.
Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators
(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via collection
facilities designated by the government or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators correctly,
you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c)
Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators can
have serious effects on the environment and human health
because of the presence of hazardous substances in them.
(d) The WEEE symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that
has been crossed out, indicates that batteries and/or
accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
If a battery or accumulator contains more than the specified
values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as
defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for those elements will be indicated beneath the
WEEE symbol.
(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For
more detailed information about the disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators, please contact your city office, waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased them.
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Contents
Included items
Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully
to get the best performance from this unit.
Included items .........................................5
Before use .............................................6
Maintenance ...........................................7
Connecting speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the remote control ..............................9
Connecting equipment .............................. 10
Names and functions of parts (main unit) ..............12
Names and functions of parts (remote control) ........13
Basic operation ...................................... 14
Troubleshooting ......................................15
Specifications ........................................ 16
Check to be sure the box contains all the included items
shown below.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit
if any of these items are missing or have been damaged
during transportation.
Power cord × 1
Remote control unit (RC-1309) × 1
Batteries for remote control unit (AAA) × 2
Owner's manual (this document) × 1
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
o
Warranty card × 1
EN
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Before use
B
Placement precautions
Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or close to any
o
source of heat, such as a radiator, heater, open fireplace
or amplifier. Also avoid locations that are subject to vibrations or exposed to excessive dust, cold or moisture.
Place the unit in a stable location near the audio sys-
o
tem that you will use with it.
As the unit could become warm during operation,
o
always leave sufficient space around it for ventilation.
When installing this unit, leave a little space (at least
3 cm or 1.2") between it and walls and other devices
in order to allow good heat dissipation. When placing
it in a rack, for example, leave at least 5 cm (2") open
above it and 10 cm (4") open behind it. Failure to provide these gaps could cause heat to build up inside and
result in fire.
Do not place CDs, CD-Rs, cassette tapes, other audio
o
equipment or other items that are susceptible to heat
on top of the unit. Doing so could damage these items.
Do not put cloth on top of the unit or place the unit on
o
top of bedding or thick carpets. Doing so could cause
the unit to overheat and damage it.
Do not move the unit during use.
o
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the volt-
o
age printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt
regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
Do not open the body of the unit as this might result
o
in damage to the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a
foreign object should get into the unit, contact your
dealer or TEAC customer support.
You may stack this unit with a PD-501HR or other 501
o
series units. However, if heat should cause the protection circuit to be activated and sound output stops
suddenly, place this unit on top and with sufficient distance between it and walls and other devices in order
to improve heat dissipation.
When removing the power plug from the wall outlet,
o
always pull directly on the plug; never yank on the
cord.
Depending on the electromagnetic waves of television
o
broadcasts, interference might appear on television
screens when this unit is on. This does not mean that
this unit or the TV is malfunctioning. If this occurs, turn
this unit off.
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Maintenance
If the surface of the unit becomes dirty, wipe it with a
soft dry cloth. If the unit becomes very dirty, dampen a
soft cloth slightly with a diluted neutral cleanser and thoroughly wring out any excess fluid before using the cloth
to wipe the unit.
Q For your safety, disconnect the power cord from
the socket before cleaning.
Never spray liquid directly on the unit.
o
Do not use thinner or alcohol as they could damage
o
the surface of the unit.
Connecting speakers (1)
V
Precautions when connecting
speakers
Connect the power plugs after all connections have
o
been made.
Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices
o
that you are connecting and follow their instructions.
EN
Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch this
o
product for long periods of time, because they could
damage the cabinet.
V
Caution
This unit works with speakers that have nominal
o
impedances between 4 Ω and 8 Ω. Use of speakers
with impedances of less than 4 Ω, in particular, could
cause the protection circuit to activate and sound output to stop. In some cases, damage could even occur
to this unit and the speakers.
This unit's red terminal is positive (+) and its black ter-
o
minal is negative (_).
If the exposed end of a core wire in a speaker cable
o
contacts another cable or terminal, a short could occur.
Never allow a speaker cable to short.
o
To avoid noise, do not bundle the speaker cables with
o
the power cord or other cables.
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Connecting speakers (2)
Connecting speaker cables
1
Remove about 1 cm (0.4") of the sheath at
the end of the speaker cable and twist the
cable core well.
2
Turn the terminal cap left (counterclock-
wise) to loosen it.
3
Insert the wire into the hole in the termi-
nal screw and turn the terminal cap right
(clockwise) to connect it securely.
Connecting speakers using banana plugs
You can also connect speakers using commercially available banana plugs. Connect the speaker cable to the
banana plug first, and then insert the plug into the
terminal.
Loosen the terminal cap before using the banana plug.
o
Carefully read the instructions of the banana plugs that
o
you intend to use with this unit.
For European customers
In accordance with European safety regulations, it is not
possible to connect banana plugs to the speaker terminals
on European models. The holes into which banana plugs
are inserted have been covered with black caps. Connect
the speakers using spades or bare wires. If the black caps
become separated from the terminals, return them to
their original position.
Do not allow the cable sheath to touch the terminal.
o
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Make sure it is connected securely by gen-
tly pulling on the cable.
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Using the remote control
Precautions for use
V Misuse of batteries could cause them to
rupture or leak leading to fire, injury or the
staining of items nearby. Please carefully read
and observe the precautions on page 3.
Point the remote control unit at the main unit’s remote
o
sensor from within 5 m (16 ft) of it. Make sure that there
are no obstructions between the remote control and
the main unit.
If direct sunlight or strong artificial illumination shines
o
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
o
devices that generate infrared rays, or if other remote
control devices using infrared rays are used near the
unit, it might operate incorrectly. The other devices
might also operate incorrectly.
Battery installation
Remove the cover from the back of the remote control
and insert two AAA batteries with their ¥/^ ends ori-
ented in the case as shown. Replace the cover.
Battery replacement
If the operation range of the remote control decreases,
the batteries have become exhausted. In this case, replace
the batteries with new ones.
For detailed information about the collection of batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal
service or the point of sale where you purchased the
items.
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A
B
C
Connecting equipment
RCA audio cable
LRLR
Audio outputs
(LINE OUT, etc.)
Cassette deck,
CD player, etc.
XLR audio cables
Included power cord
Power outlet
Audio outputs
(LINE OUT, etc.)
Cassette deck,
CD player, etc.
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A
Analog audio input connectors
(LINE 1), (LINE 2), (LINE 3), (XLR)
Use these to input stereo analog audio.
Connect cassette decks, CD players and other analog
audio output devices to these connectors.
Use a commercially available audio cable to connect
these devices.
LINE 1: RCA audio cable
LINE 2: RCA audio cable
LINE 3: RCA audio cable
XLR: Balanced XLR cable
Connect this unit's R jack with the R jack of the audio
output device. Likewise, connect its L jack to the other
in device's L jack.
This unit’s XLR connectors are 2: HOT.
o
V
Do not turn the unit on until after mak-
ing all connections.
Carefully read the manuals of the devices that
o
you are connecting and follow their instructions
when making connections.
Do not bundle connecting cables with power
o
cords. Doing so could cause noise.
Connect all plugs completely.
o
EN
B
AUTO POWER SAVE switch
Use to turn the automatic power saving function ON
and O FF.
When ON, the unit will automatically enter standby
mode if there is no audio input for about 30 minutes.
When in standby mode, turn this unit's INPUT
o
SELECTOR or press a button on the remote control
to turn the unit ON.
C
Power inlet (~IN)
Insert the included power cord here. After completing all other connections, insert the power plug into a
power outlet.
Unplug the cord from the outlet when not using the
unit for a long time.
V Use only the included power cord. Use of a differ-
ent cord could cause fire or electric shock.
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Names and functions of parts (main unit)
B C E FA D
A
POWER switch
Use to turn the unit ON and OFF.
B
PHONES jack
Connect headphones with a standard 6.3 mm (1/4")
stereo plug here.
C
INPUT SELECTOR knob
Use to select the input source. The indicator for the
selected input source lights.
D
Remote control signal receiver
Signals from the remote control are received here.
When using the remote control, point it toward this
area.
F
VOLUME knob
Use to adjust the volume. Turn it clockwise (right) to
increase it and counterclockwise (left) to decrease it.
The maximum volume is 0, and the minimum
volume is −∞ (minus infinity). Before turning
the unit ON, set the VOLUME knob to −∞.
Failure to do so could result in sudden loud
noises that could damage speakers and harm
your hearing.
E
Level meters
These show the output levels.
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Names and functions of parts (remote control)
a
Input selection buttons
Use these to select the input source.
b
METER Illumination adjustment button
EN
a
b
c
d
Press this to change the meter illumination and operation settings. Press repeatedly to cycle through the
illumination and operation settings in the following
order.
High brightness, meters function
Medium brightness, meters function
Low brightness, meters function
Unlit, meters function
Unlit, meters do not function
The RC-1309 remote control supplied with the
o
AX-501 can control both AX-501 and PD-501HR units.
This manual explains how to use it with the AX-501.
When both the main unit and the remote control
o
have buttons with the same functions, this manual
explains how to use either of them. The corresponding buttons can be used in the same manner.
c
MUTE button
Press this to temporarily silence sound output. Press it
again to restore sound output at the previous level.
d
VOLUME (+, −) buttons
Use to adjust the volume.
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Basic operation
1
Minimize the volume.
Use the VOLUME knob or the remote control VOLUME
buttons to minimize the volume.
−∞ dB: Minimum volume
0 dB: Maximum volume
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.
3
Turn the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select
the input source.
The indicator for the selected source lights.
4
Operate the playback device.
Refer to the operation manual of that device.
5
Adjust the volume.
−∞ dB: Minimum volume
0 dB: Maximum volume
Start playback on the source and use the VOLUME
knob or remote control VOLUME buttons to adjust the
volume to its optimal level.
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Troubleshooting (1)
If you experience a problem with this unit, please check
the following items before requesting service. If it still
does not operate correctly, contact the retailer where you
purchased the unit or TEAC customer support (see the
back cover for contact information).
General
The unit will not turn on.
e Check that the power cord is completely plugged
into the power outlet. If the outlet is switched,
confirm that the switch is in the ON position.
e Connect a different electrical device to the outlet
to confirm that it is supplying power.
Remote control does not work.
e If the batteries are exhausted, replace both of
them with new ones.
e The remote control will not work if there is an
obstruction between it and the main unit. Point
the remote control toward the main unit and use
it within 5 m (16 ft) of the front panel.
There is a humming noise.
e If a connecting cable is near a power cord, fluores-
cent light or similar cause of interference, increase
the distance between them as much as possible.
EN
No sound is output.
e Adjust the VOLUME knob. Turn it clockwise (right)
to increase the volume (page 12).
e Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the input
that is connected to the source that you want to
hear (page 14).
e Reconfirm connections with other equipment.
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