Before Use; Notes About Record Styluses - Teac TN-100 Owner's Manual

Before use (continued)
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 equip-
ment 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.
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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.
V 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 lan-
guage 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.

Notes about record styluses

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 direc-
tion, 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.