TEAC TN-100 Owner's Manual
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OPTN100TEA02
TN-100
ANALOG TURNTABLE
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 in an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
M
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user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that could be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point in 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.
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 THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED
THE UNIT 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.
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.
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.
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.
IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
Apple and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Other 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 (continued)
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Contents
Before use
Model for USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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 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.
Declaration of Conformity
Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California, U.S.A.
Telephone number : 1-323-726-0303
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For European Customers
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and/or accumulators
(a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/
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 electrical/electronic equipment and waste
batteries/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 electrical/electronic equipment
and batteries/accumulators 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) symbols, which show wheeled bins that have
been crossed out, indicate that electrical/electronic
equipment and batteries/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 old electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the equipment.
Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................2
Before use.............................................3
Notes about record styluses ...........................4
Connections ..........................................5
Names and functions of parts .........................5
Turntable cover .......................................6
Handling records......................................6
Basic operation........................................7
Recording with a computer ...........................8
Troubleshooting ......................................8
Specifications .........................................9
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.
Rubber mat × 1
45 RPM adapter × 1
Turntable × 1
Turntable cover × 1
Hinges × 2
Audio cable × 1
AC adapter × 1:
Model for USA/Canada: GPE053A-120050-1
Model for Europe: GPE053A-120050-Z
Owner’s manual (this document) × 1
o Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Warranty card × 1 (for customers in the USA and
Canada only)
o See the back of this document for information
about the warranty in Europe and other countries
or areas.
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Model for Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, TEAC AUDIO EUROPE, Liegnitzer Straße
6, 82194 Gröbenzell, Germany declare in own
responsibility, the TEAC product described in
this manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical
standards.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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Before use (continued)
Notes about record styluses
Precautions for use
o Do not place anything on the turntable cover. Objects
on the cover might cause noise due to vibrations or
fall off, especially during playback.
o 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.
o As the unit could become warm during operation,
always leave sufficient space around it for ventilation.
When installing this unit, leave a little space (at least
20 cm (8”)) between it and other devices and walls to
allow good heat dissipation.
When placing it in a rack, for example, leave at least
35 cm (13 3/4”) 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.
o DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK. During
playback, the record rotates. Do not lift or move the
unit during playback. Doing so may damage the
record, the stylus, the cartridge or the unit.
o Always remove the record before relocating or mov-
ing this unit. Moving the unit with a record on the
turntable could damage the record, the stylus and
the cartridge or could cause a malfunction.
o 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.
Maintenance
If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a soft
cloth or use diluted mild liquid soap. Allow the surface
of the unit to dry completely before using.
o Do not use chemical cleaning cloths, thinner or simi-
lar substances as they could damage the surface of
the unit.
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CAUTION
For safety, disconnect the power cord from the socket
before cleaning.
Product registration
Customers in the USA, please visit the following TEAC
website to register your TEAC product online.
http://audio.teac.com/support/registration/
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 any updates that are needed.
o Record styluses are precision parts, so handle them
carefully to avoid bending or damaging their tips. If
a stylus becomes bent or damaged, it might not be
able to follow the audio groove precisely and could
damage records or cause other malfunction.
o If a stylus becomes dirty, use a commercially avail-
able stylus cleaner or similar product to clean it.
o Do not rub the stylus tip forcefully with anything
hard. Do not wipe the stylus with thinner or other
chemicals. Doing so could harm it.
Replacing the stylus
A record stylus will become worn down after it has
been used for about 500 hours. This will worsen the
sound quality and could damage records. Replace the
stylus with one that we recommend before this occurs.
CAUTION
o Since loud noises could suddenly occur, put the unit
into standby before changing the stylus.
o Be careful not to hurt your hand or the equipment.
o Be careful not to allow small children to accidentally
swallow styluses.
When detaching a record stylus (the red part), hold the
cartridge and pull the record stylus in the A direction to
remove it.
A
When installing a new stylus, insert it in the B direction, pushing it in so that its clasp is aligned with the
cartridge.
B
Replacement stylus (sold separately):
STL-122 diamond stylus (includes 2)
For stylus replacements, contact your dealer or TEAC
listed on the back of this Owner’s manual.
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Amplifier
aa
A
White (L)
Red (R)
When PHONO EQ is ON
Connect to audio input jacks of
amplifier, etc.
When PHONO EQ is THRU
Connect to PHONO inputs of
amplifier, etc.
Analog audio output jacks (L/R)
A
These output analog audio signals.
The PHONO EQ switch setting changes the type of
output signal.
Use the included audio cable (or commerciallyavailable ones) to connect other equipment to the
output jacks of this unit.
White (L)
Red (R)
B C
RL
Connections
E
D
Included AC adapter
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Precautions when making connections
o Do not plug the unit in until after making all
connections.
o Carefully read the manuals of the devices that you
are connecting and follow their instructions when
making connections.
PHONO EQ (audio output setting) switch
B
ON
Signals that have been amplified by the built-in
equalizer amp are output from the analog audio
output jacks (L/R).
THRU
The MM cartridge signal is output directly through
the analog audio output jacks (L/R).
Use this when connecting to equipment that has
PHONO inputs.
o When shipped new from the factory, this is set
to ON.
CAUTION
When set to ON, if connected to the PHONO inputs
of an amplifier, for example, the output from speakers and headphones will be very loud, which could
damage equipment or harm hearing.
C
USB port (USB B type)
Connect this to the USB port of a computer to convert the audio signal from this unit to digital and
output it to the computer (page 8).
D
DC input connector
After completing all other connections, connect
the included AC adapter to this jack.
Confirm that the power plug of the AC adapter is
plugged into a power outlet.
o Unplug the power cord from the outlet when
you are not planning to use the unit for an
extended period of time.
o Do not use any AC adapter other than the one
included.
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Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC
outlet that supplies the correct voltage.
Connection to an outlet that supplies incorrect voltage could cause fire or electric shock.
Hold the power plug when plugging it into an
outlet or unplugging it. Never pull or yank on
the power cord.
Unplug the power cord from the outlet when
you are not planning to use the unit for an
extended period of time.
E
STANDBY/ON button
Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on
or put it in standby.
Names and functions of parts
a
Turntable
Place records centered on the turntable.
b
Cue lever
Use this lever to lift the tone arm and to lower it to
the record.
c
Rotation speed setting switch
Set the rotation speed (RPM) suitable for the record.
d
Tone arm holder
This is a rest for the tone arm. Gently push the clasp
to the right to release the tone arm before playing
a record.
e
Tone arm
f
Headshell
b
c
d
e
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Turntable cover
Handling records
Attaching the turntable cover
Turntable cover
Main unit
Hinge
1 Insert the hinges completely into the
hinge holders at the left and right
ends of the back of the main unit.
2 Align the tops of the hinges with the
turntable cover hinge holders and
insert them.
Removing the turntable cover
Hold both edges of the turntable cover and lift it slowly
to remove it along with the hinges from the unit. Then,
remove the hinges from the turntable cover.
Opening and closing the turntable
cover
Open
Opening
Hold the front edge of the turntable cover and gently
lift it open completely until it stops.
The turntable cover will stay open in this position.
Closing
Gently lower the turntable cover until it is closed.
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Be careful not to pinch your hand, for example, when opening and closing the turntable
cove r.
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
o 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.
o When using a record cleaner, wipe the surface of the
record in a circular motion, following the grooves.
Precautions
o 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 or other damage.
o 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.
o Do not allow hard objects to directly touch the audio
grooves. Doing so could cause scratches.
o 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.
o Do not use cracked records.
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Basic operation
Playing records
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the
back of the unit to turn it on.
2 Open the turntable cover slowly.
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Be careful not to pinch your hand, for example, when opening and closing the turntable
cove r.
3 Place a record on the turntable.
When playing a 45 RPM large-hole single record,
use the included adapter.
4 Set according to the rotation speed
(RPM) of the record.
The rotation speed can be set to 33 1/3, 45 or
78RPM.
5 Move the tone arm clasp to the right to
release the tone arm.
Clasp
6 Lift the cue lever.
7 Move the tone arm to the edge of the
record or the track where you want to
start playback.
8 Lower the cue lever.
Lower the tone arm slowly until the stylus touches
the record and playback begins.
o We recommend that you close the turntable
cover during record playback to avoid dust.
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Do not place anything on the turntable cover.
Objects on the cover might cause noise due
to vibrations or fall off, especially during
playback.
CAUTION
o During playback, do not touch the tone arm or the
rotating record.
o Do not stop turntable rotation during playback.
During record playback, feedback could occur if
the volume is too loud. If this happens, lower the
volume of the amplifier.
When playback finishes
When playback finishes, the tone arm automatically
returns to the tone arm holder and the rotation stops.
To stop playback manually, slightly lift the cue lever or
the headshell hook and return the tone arm to its resting position.
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Cue lever
Tone arm
Headshell hook
o The tone arm may not return to the tone arm holder
automatically depending on the record. In that case,
move the tone arm back to the tone arm holder
manually.
Cue lever
Tone arm
o You can also leave the cue lever down and move
the raised tone arm over the record and then
lower the tone arm slowly to start playback.
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Recording with a computer
Troubleshooting
Connect this record player to a computer using a commercially-available USB cable to convert audio signals
from a record to digital data and send them to the
computer.
Supported operating systems
Computers running the following operating systems
can be connected by USB to this unit (as of September
2015).
Windows OS
Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Mac OS X
OS X Lion 10.7
OS X Mountain Lion 10.8
OS X Mavericks 10.9
OS X Yosemite 10.10
Use with operating systems other than these is not
guaranteed.
o This unit will run with the standard OS driver, so there
is no need to install a special driver.
Connecting with a computer
1 Turn the computer on.
Confirm that the operating system is working
correctly.
2 Use the USB cable to connect the com-
puter and this unit.
3 Press this unit’s STANDBY/ON button
to turn it on.
When they are connected, the computer will automatically detect this unit’s USB port and identify it
as “USB Audio CODEC”.
o To record audio from this record player using a com-
puter, you must first install software that can be used
for audio recording on the computer. You may purchase the audio recording software that you prefer
separately or download free software, such as Audacity
(http://audacity.sourceforge.net/), from the Internet. As
free software, Audacity is not supported by TEAC.
o When connected to a computer by USB and record-
ing audio, do not do any of the following. Doing so
could cause the computer to malfunction. Always
quit the computer recording software before doing
the following.
u Disconnect the USB cable
u Put the unit into standby
Computer settings
The following example explains the settings to make
using Windows 7.
1 From the Start menu, select Control
Panel.
2 Click “Sound”.
3 Click the “Recording” tab, and conrm
that “USB Audio CODEC” is set as the
“Default Device”.
4 Select “Microphone USB Audio CODEC”,
and click the Properties button.
If you experience a problem with this unit, please check
the following items before requesting service. Something
other than this unit could also be the cause of the problem. Please also check that the connected devices are also
being used properly.
If it still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer
where you purchased the unit.
No power.
e Confirm that the AC adapter is plugged into an out-
let. Then, press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the
unit on (page 5).
There is no sound.
e When connecting this unit's analog audio output
jacks to the audio input jacks of an amplifier or other
equipment, set the PHONO EQ (audio output setting) switch to ON (page 5).
Playback is not possible; there is noise.
e Confirm that the stylus cover (made of white plas-
tic) has been removed.
e Clean the stylus (page 4).
e If the stylus is worn-out, replace it (page 4).
e Place the unit as far away as possible from TVs,
microwave ovens and other devices that emit elec-
tromagnetic waves.
The pitch is wrong.
e Set the rotation speed (RPM) to match the record
(page 7).
The sound is skipping.
e Vibrations will cause skipping. Place this unit in a
stable location.
e If the record is dirty, wipe it clean.
e Do not use scratched records.
5 Click the “Advanced” tab.
6 From the “Default Format” pull-down
menu, select the audio quality (format)
that you want to use for recording.
NOTE
“2 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD quality)” provides
high audio quality but also requires more file space.
Recording with a lower sampling frequency reduces
o Use a USB cable with a ferrite core when con-
necting the unit to a computer.
the audio quality but also uses less file space.
7 Click “OK”.
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