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Technical Description and Operating Instructions
PhonoStation 1
MM/MC Preamplifi er for Record Players
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Contents
General notes and information ................................................................................3
Notice ........................................................................................................ 3
Original packaging ......................................................................................3
Complaints ..................................................................................................3
Contact ......................................................................................................3
Proper use ...................................................................................................3
Safety notes ............................................................................................................4
Product contents ......................................................................................................6
Control elements and connections ............................................................................7
Setup and connection ..............................................................................................8
Setup location .............................................................................................8
Record player ..............................................................................................8
Amplifi er/receiver .......................................................................................9
Connecting to a power supply .......................................................................9
Operation ............................................................................................................. 10
Activating and deactivating ........................................................................ 10
Care and cleaning .................................................................................................10
Technical data ....................................................................................................... 11
Protecting the environment .................................................................................... 11
Disposal of the unit..................................................................................... 11
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General notes and information
Notice
The information in this document may
change without prior notice and in no
way constitutes any liability on the part
of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
No part of these instructions may be reproduced in any form or be broadcasted in any way electronically, mechanically, by photocopy or recording without the
written permission of Lautsprecher Teufel
GmbH.
© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 1.0
October 2011
Original packaging
If you wish to exercise your eight-week
right of return, we ask that you be absolutely sure to hold onto the packaging.
We can only accept the return of the
speakers WITH THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Empty boxes are not available!
Complaints
In case of complaint we will need the following information to process your enquiry:
1. Invoice number
Can be found on the sales slip (enclosed
with the product) or on the order confi rmation received as a PDF document,
e.g. 4322543
2. Serial number or batch number
Located on the bottom side of the unit,
e.g. serial number: IT04....
Many thanks for your support!
Contact
For questions, suggestions or criticism
please contact our customer service department:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen
Buelowstrasse 66
10783 Berlin (Germany)
Phone: 00800 - 200 300 40 (free of
charge)
Fax +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
E-mail: service@teufelaudio.com
www.teufelaudio.com
Proper use
Only use the product as described in these
operating instructions. Any other use will
be deemed as not in accordance with the
instructions and may lead to damage to
property or even persons.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for
damage caused by use not in accordance
with the instructions.
The product is intended for private use.
Before operating the unit for the
fi rst time please read the safety
notes and operating instructions
carefully. This is the only way to use all
functions safely and reliably.
Keep the operating instructions safe and
pass them on to anyone who may own
the unit after you.
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Safety notes
Caution icons
You will fi nd the following caution icons
used in these instructions :
Danger
injury or death.
Attention
High risk !
Failure to observe the warning
may result in severe personal
Moderate risk !
Failure to observe the warning
may result in p roperty damage.
Minor risk!
Points which should be observed when handling the unit.
Safety notes
Danger
age which is too high can cause electric
shocks.
• The device is suitable for use with a
power supply voltage of 100–240 V~
/ 50 60 Hz.
• Only use the enclosed mains adapter.
When connecting the unit, make sure
that the correct voltage is present. You
will fi nd detailed information directly
on your mains adapter.
• Immediately disconnect the mains
adapter and discontinue using the device if its case or the mains line is defective or exhibits other visible damages.
Risk of electric shock!
Faulty installation of electrical equipment or mains volt-
• If the unit emits smoke or smells of
burning or other unusual odours, disconnect it immediately from the power
supply and do not operate it.
• The On/Off switch does not disconnect the device from the power supply. You should therefore set up the device so that the AC adapter plug is
easily accessible.
• Never open the unit housing.
Repairs may only be carried out by an
authorised specialist workshop. Only
parts which conform with the original
device specifi cations may be used for
repairs. There are electrical and mechanical parts in this unit which are essential in order to avoid exposure to
sources of danger.
• Only use accessory products, which
are exclusively specifi ed by the manufacturer.
• Only use the unit in indoor areas.
• Do not operate the unit in damp areas
and protect it from drops of water or
splash water.
Also take care not to stand vases or
other containers of liquid on or near
the unit in order to avoid liquid getting
into the case. If water or other foreign
objects penetrate the housing, immediately disconnect the AC adapter plug.
Then send the device to our service address.
• Never touch the mains adapter with
wet hands.
• Check the unit regularly for damage.
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Danger
Danger to children!
Children can become trapped
in the packing fi lm when play-
ing and suffocate.
• Do not allow children to play with the
unit or the packing fi lm. Danger of
suffocation.
• Ensure that children do not remove
small parts from the unit or take them
off of the unit (e.g. control knobs or
plug adapters). They could swallow
the parts and choke.
• Never allow children to operate electrical devices unsupervised.
Danger
Danger of injury/damage!
Setting up the device in a location that is not suitable may cause injury
to persons and/or damage to property.
• Do not use the device in vehicles with-
out having it secured, in unstable locations, on wobbly tripods or furniture etc. The device could tip or fall
down and cause injury to persons or
be damaged itself.
• Arrange the device so that it cannot
be knocked over accidentally and that
the cables do not pose a trip hazard.
• Do not place the unit near sources of
heat (e.g. heaters, ovens, other heat
generating equipment such as amplifi ers etc.)
• Do not place the unit in direct sun-
light.
• Ensure suffi cient ventilation.
Do not cover the device with curtains,
blankets, magazines or the like. Heat
build-up inside the unit can shorten
the lifetime of the unit.
Attention
Risk of damage!
Other infl uences may damage
or destroy the unit.
• If the unit is to be left unsupervised
for a long period (e.g. during a holiday), or if a thunderstorm is forecast,
disconnect the mains adapter from the
socket. Otherwise, sudden overvoltage may cause a defect.
• If the device is subjected to warm temperatures after being cold (e.g. after
transport) condensation may occur inside of it.
In this case wait at least 2 hours before you connect and activate it.
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Explanation of symbols
Protection class II
Safety transformer – shortcircuit proof
Product contents
Only use in indoor areas
Polarity on the circular
connector:
outside (–), inside (+)
Check to be sure
• Check that all items have been delivered and that nothing is damaged:
햲
1 x PhonoStation 1
햳
1 x AC adapter plug
햴
1 x earth cable
• If the delivery is incomplete or exhibits
transport damage, please contact our
service department (page 3).
• Do not operate the unit in the event of
transport damage!
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햲
햳
햴
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Control elements and connections
Front side
Back side
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34 567 8
No. Name Meaning/function
1—
2 MC L/R
3 MC • MM
4 MM L/R
5 OUTPUT L/R
6 POWER OFF/ON
7GND
824V DC
Power LED
Input jacks for dynamic system (MC)
MC/MM system switch
Input jacks for magnetic system (MM)
Output jacks to the amplifi er
On/Off switch
Ground connection
Input jack for the AC adapter plug
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Setup and connection
Setup location
• Select a stable, level base.
• Make sure that the environment is
clean and free from dust.
• Avoid placing the unit close to sources of heat or in direct sunlight.
• Arrange the connector cables so that
they do not pose a trip hazard.
• Do not place any heavy objects on
top of the cables or the unit.
Record player
Most record players are equipped with
a magnetic removal system (MM – “moving magnet”). Dynamic systems (MC –
“moving coil”) systems, which are often
more expensive, require more amplifi cation.
you can purchase at a qualifi ed technical outlet.
• Push the switch 3 “MC – MM” to the
position of the input in use.
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• If your record player has a ground
connection, connect it with the ground
connection 7 using the enclosed earth
cable
햴.
• Connect the audio output of your
record player with the corresponding
input jacks of the preamplifi er:
2 “MC” – dynamic system,
4 “MM” – magnetic system.
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The jacks are coloured:
white “L” – left sound channel,
red “R” – right sound channel.
If your record player still has to be
connected with a DIN plug, you will
need an RCA plug adapter, which
햴
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Amplifier/receiver
Connection to a power
• Connect the output jacks 5 “OUTPUT”
with an available input on your amplifi er/receiver (e.g. CD, AUX or TAPE).
You will need a stereo RCA cable for
this.
You can fi nd suitable cables in our
webshop (www.teufelaudio.com) in
the “Accessories” area.
Danger
connection as this could damage the
amplifi er and/or speakers!
Risk of damage!
Do not connect the pre-amplifi er with any available PHONO
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supply
• Connect the small mains adapter plug
햳 with the jack 8 “24V DC” of the
pre-amplifi er 햲.
• Plug the mains adapter 햳 into a
mains socket.
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햳
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Operation
Activating and deactivating
• Turning the device on:
Push the switch 6 “ POWER” to the
right into the position “ON”. The power LED 1 will light up.
• Turning the device off:
Push the switch 6 “ POWER” to the left
into the “OFF” position. The power
LED 1 will turn off.
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If at some point the pre-amplifi er does
not function as expected, please check
all connections as described in the previous chapter.
Care and cleaning
Clean the device regularly with a soft,
damp microfi bre cloth. Please be absolutely sure to observe the following notes
in the process:
Danger
or short circuit.
• Make sure that no liquid penetrates
the mains adapter or the device.
• Pull the plug mains adapter out of the
socket before cleaning.
Risk of electric shock!
In contact with live parts, water can lead to electric shock
Attention
• If possible, only use plain water without any additives. A mild soapy solution is suitable for removing stubborn
stains.
• Do not in any case use aggressive
cleaning agents, spirit, thinner, petrol
or the like for cleaning.
Risk of damage!
The wrong cleaner could damage the sensitive case surface.
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Technical data
Operating voltage: 100–240 V~ / 50/60 Hz
Mains adapter: 24 V DC, 100 mA
Dimensions (W x H x D): 132 x 40 x 77 mm
Net weight: 285 g
Inputs:
MM (“Moving magnet”, magnetic system)
Input impendence: 47 kΩ/200 pf
Amplifi cation: 34 dB
Input sensitivity: 2.5 mV
MC (“moving coil”, dynamic system)
Input impedance: 100 Ω/180 pf
Amplifi cation: 56 dB
Input sensitivity: 0.3 mV
Technical changes reserved!
This product conforms with Council of the European Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and
2006/95/EC.
Protecting the environment
Disposing of the unit
Used units must not be disposed of with household
waste!
If the unit is no longer opera-
tional, every consumer is required by law to dispose of used devices
separately from household waste, e.g. at
a collection point run by the communal
authority borough. In this way it is ensured, that used devices are properly recycled and that negative consequences
on the environment are avoided.
For this reason, electrical equipment is
labelled with the symbol shown here.
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For questions, suggestions or criticism please contact our customer service department:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen - Aufgang D1
Buelowstrasse 66
10783 Berlin (Germany)
Phone: 00800 - 200 300 40 (free of charge)
Fax +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
E-mail: service@teufelaudio.com
www.teufelaudio.com
No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information.
Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved.
Instruction No. 91905 GB 20111006
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