Teac GF-450K7 User Manual

CEC6P10501630

CD recorder with turntable/cassette player

450K7

OWNER'S MANUAL

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.

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 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) Pr ote c t the power cord from bein g walke d on or pinch ed par ticularly 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 ser vicing to qualif ied ser vic e 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.

< Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can

cause hearing loss.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

< DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE

THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN!

This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968“, and is classified as class 1 laser product. There is not hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings. The label required in this regulation is shown ①.

< IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,

CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.

< USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF

PROC EDURES OTHER THA N THOSE SPE CIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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 pr o tectio n agai n st h a rmful inter fer e nce i n a r esiden t ial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate ra dio f requ enc y energy an d, if not in stalled a nd us ed in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radi o communicatio ns. However , there is no gua rantee 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.

For U.S.A.

①

Optical pickup :

Type : SF-W37SGT Manufacturer : SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. Laser output : Less than 1 mW (Play) on the objective lens

Wavelength : 783 nm

Less than 5 mW (Record) on the objective lens Less than 10 mW (Erase) on the objective lens

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipments not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the user’s warranty.

Before using the unit

Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.

Before using the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Handling Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Replacing the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

How to open/close the turntable cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Handling Cassette tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Parts of the Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Unit Functions and Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Listening to a Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Listening to a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Shuffle Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Listening to a Cassette Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Erase or Unfinalize a CD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Read this before attempting any operations

< 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 noncondensing.

< 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 the cord.

< To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and always close

the disc tray.

< 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 chang ing 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 tighten the turntable transport locking screw. See Page 9 for instructions.

Handling Records

How to Replace the Stylus

< 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

< Keep your records away from dust. Keep them in a cool, dry

place.

< 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.

< Do not expose records to direct sunlight or high humidity and

temperature. Long exposure to high temperatures will warp the record.

grooves

edge

The stylus should last about 50 hours under normal use. However, it is recommended that the stylus be replaced as soon as you notice a change in sound quality. Prolonged use of a worn-out stylus may damage the record. Wear and tear on the stylus will be accelerated when playing 78 RPM records. The higher speed of 78 RPM records wears the stylus more quickly.

Caution:

< Do not remove or bend the stylus. < To avoid injury, do not touch the needle. < Turn off the unit’s power before you replace the stylus. < Keep out of the reach of children. < Handle with care, as the stylus is delicate. Use of a bent or

broken stylus may damage the record and cause the turntable to malfunction.

< Do not expose stylus to extreme heat. < Contact a qualified repair company if you experience difficulty in

changing the stylus.

When removing the stylus (red part), hold the cartridge with your hand, press down the uneven part in front of the stylus using a small screw driver in direction A, and pull it to detach.

< Do not st ore y our r ecor ds in t he tr unk o f your car. The

temperature in a closed trunk can ruin your collection.

< Store records in an area with stable temperature and humidity.

< Should the record become dirty, gently wipe the surface in a

circular motion, using a soft anti-static cloth. 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.

Installing a new stylus

1. Hold the tip of the stylus and insert the other edge by pressing in the direction “B”.

2. Push up in the direction “C” until it locks at the tip.

The replacement stylus for this GF-450K7 is a STL-103. A SPL-102 (2 pieces) for use with SP records only is also available. Please contact TEAC Parts at (323) 726-0303, extension 840 to order. Or call our automated Service Agency Locator at: (800) 447- TEAC for the closest authorized repair company that can replace the stylus for you.

CD-R CD-RW

Discs

Please use CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs bearing the “DIGITAL AUDIO” mark.

This unit CANNOT RECORD CD-R and CD-RW discs designed for computer systems.

In this manual, although we refer to “CD-R” and CD-RW” discs, we always mean “CD-R Digital Audio” and “CD-RW Digital Audio”, even when this is not explicitly stated.

< CD-R and CD-RW discs designed for computer systems and

properly recorded by a computer are playable, but this unit cannot record, finalize nor erase them.

< Depending on the quality of the disc and/or the condition of the

recording, some CD-R/CD-RW discs may not be playable.

< Copy-protected discs and other discs which do not conform to

the CD standard may not play back correctly in this player. If you use such discs in this unit, TEAC Corporation and its subsidiaries cannot be responsib le for any conseque nce s or guarantee the quality of reproduction. If you experience problems with such non-standard discs, you should contact the producers of the disc.

< Always place the dis c on the disc tray with the la bel sid e

uppermost. (Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side.)

< Should the disc become dirty, wipe the surface radially (from

the center hole outward towards the outer edge) with a soft, dry cloth:

< Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or

fluid, benzine or thinner to clean the discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc’s plastic surface.

< Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust

and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”

< Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and

temper ature for extended peri ods. Long exposu re to high temperatures will warp the disc.

< Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged.

Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to the playing mechanisms.

< CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat

and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important that they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall on them, and away from sources of heat such as radiators or heatgenerating electrical devices.

< Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs aren’t recommended, as the

label side might be sticky and damage the unit.

< Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do not

use any protective coating spray.

< Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information on

the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause damage to the recorded side.

< Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD stabilizers

with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause them to malfunction.

< Do not use CDs with an irregular shape (octagonal, heart shaped,

business card size, etc.). CDs of this sort can damage the unit:

< To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center

of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

How to remove the disc How to hold the disc

< If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CDR/ CD-

RW disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.

About CD-R and CD-RW discs

CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the disc (and the disc has not been finalized), additional material can be recorded.

By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks recorded can be erased, and the space on the disc can be re- used for other recordings.

However, you should note that an audio CD created using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player. CD-R, by contrast, may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio CD players.

How to open/close the turntable cover

To Open:

1 Lift the turntable cover all the way up until it stops.

Finalizing

Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able to play back the audio until a final table of contents (TOC) has been written at the start of the disc. The process of writing this tab le of co ntents is known as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further data can be written to the disk. No te tha t a C D-RW d isc tha t has be e n fina lize d can be “unfinalized”. This allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that there is space on the disc.

< Repeat, shuffle and programmed playback don’t work with

unfinalized (NO TOC) discs.

Recordable discs

In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized, and has enough space to record.

2. Lower the cover slowly until the latch engages.

3. The cover will now stay open. If the latch does not engage, repeat these steps again.

To Close:

1. Lift the cover all the way up until it stops.

2. The latch should disengage and you may now slowly lower the cover.

3. Make sure you grasp the cover by the edges to avoid pinching your fingers as it closes.

Remote Control Unit

The provided Remote Control Unit allows the unit to be operated from a distance. When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the REMOTE SENSOR on the front panel of the unit.

< Even if the remote control unit is operated within the effective

range, remote control operation may be impossible if there are any obstacles between the unit and the remote control.

< 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. Conversely, the other appliances may operate incorrectly.

Battery Installation

Precautions concerning batteries

< 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 batteries from the remote control unit 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.

Remove the battery compartment cover.

Insert two “AA” (R6, SUM-3) dry batteries. Make sure that the

batteries are inserted with their positive “+” and negative “_” poles positioned correctly.

Close the cover.

Battery Replacement

If the distance required between the remote control unit and main unit decreases, the batteries are exhausted. In this case replace the batteries with new ones.

Handling Cassette Tape

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Automatic tape type detection hole

Instructions for use

< Do not open a cassette or pull out the tape. < Do not touch the tape. < Do not leave cassette tapes in a place with a lot of rubbish or

dust.

< Do not us e or s tore cass ette tape s in an area with h igh

temperatures or humidity.

< Keep cassette tapes away from magnets or magnetized items

because they may cause noise or erase recorded contents.

Cassette tapes to avoid

Th e foll owing cas sett e tape s may pr even t the u nit fr om performing normal operation or functions. The tape of such cassette tapes may get caught, causing unexpected problems.

Cassette tapes with poor form accuracy

Deformed cassettes, ones of which tape does not track properly, or ones that generate abnormal noise during fast-forwarding or rewinding.

Long-recording tapes

Tapes for recording 90 minutes or longer sometimes get caught by the capstan because they are extremely thin and stretch easily. Avoid using them as much as possible.

Slackening of tapes

Slackened tapes may get caught by the capstan or other parts. Eliminate slack by using a pencil or alike before use.

Tape types

There are several types of cassette tapes

< When playing a normal tape (type !), set the Tape Selecting

switch by the turntable to “normal.” When playing a chrome tape (type @) or metal tape (type !%), set the switch to “high.”

Cleaning and demagnetizing the cassette deck

A dirty head causes poor sound quality or sound skip. Dirt on the tape tracking roller may catch the tape. Clean the head, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton applicator dampened with a commercially available cleaning solution every ten hours of use.

When the head is magnetized, it increases noise and hinders the unit from transmitting high notes. When these problems occur, demagnetize the head using a commercially available head eraser.

Capstan

Record/playback head

Do not insert a cassette tape until the cleaning solution on the head dries.

Pinch roller

Connection

CD Player, Cassette Tape Deck, etc.

AUDIO OUT

R L

CAUTION:

< Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections. < Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit. < Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the signal

interconnection cables together with the AC power cord.

FM antenna

While in FM mode, tune in an FM station and extend the lead to find the best position for the reception. This antenna may need to be repositioned if you move your unit to a new location.

AUX IN jacks

You can connect a CD player, cassette tape deck, etc. to this unit. Connect the component with RCA pin cords. Make sure to connect the white plug to the white jacks (Left) and the red plug to the red jacks (Right).

AC Power Cord

Plug this AC power cord into an AC wall socket.

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