Teac TN-400S Owner's Manual page 14

Notes about record styluses
o If the stylus becomes bent (damaged), it will no longer
be able to accurately trace the groove. Since a bent stylus
could also damage records and cause malfunction, handle
styluses carefully.
o Always use a commercially-available stylus cleaner to clean
a stylus. Use of anything other than a stylus cleaner could
damage the stylus.
Replacing the stylus
If the tip of the stylus becomes worn, not only will it worsen
the sound quality, it could also damage records. After about
300 hours of playback time, replace the stylus with one that
we specify.
Please use an Audio-Technica ATN100E replacement stylus.
o The cartridge installed in this unit is equivalent to the Audio-
Technica AT100E VM Type cartridge. (The replacement stylus
for the installed cartridge is green. It does not have an Audio-
Technica mark.)
NOTE
VM type cartridges have the same characteristics as MM
type cartridges.
o Follow the replacement instructions in the manual of the
replacement stylus.
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 swal-
low styluses.
o Be aware that bent styluses, for example, that result from
insufficient customer caution or an outside cause are not
covered by the warranty.
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Names and functions of parts
a
Turntable (platter)
Place records centered on the turntable (platter).
b Counterweight
c
Stylus pressure adjustment ring
d
Anti-skating dial
e
Arm lifter lever
Use this to raise and lower the tip of the stylus.
We recommend using the arm lifter to avoid damaging
records and styluses, because it is safer and more certain
than using a finger to do so.
f
Tone arm holder
This is a rest for the tone arm. Before starting to play a
record, shift the clasp to the right to remove it.
g Tone arm
h
Rotation speed setting knob
Select the rotation speed indicated on the record to be
played.
i
START/STOP rotation knob
j
Headshell
This is a universal type that allows the cartridge to be
changed easily.
a a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
When PHONO EQ is ON
Connect to line input connectors of
i
amplifier, etc.
When PHONO EQ is THRU
j
Connect to phono input connectors of
amplifier, etc.
A
Grounding terminal (|)
Use the grounding wire of the included RCA audio cable
to connect this connector to the grounding terminal of
the amplifier, for example.
o This is NOT an electrical safety ground.
If noise from speakers is conspicuous
If connecting the grounding wire of the audio cable
to the grounding terminal of this unit does not reduce
noise, disconnect the grounding wire and check the
sound again. Use the method (connected/disconnected)
that has the least noise.
B
Analog audio output connectors (L/R)
These output analog audio signals.
The PHONO EQ switch setting changes the type of out-
put signal.
Use the included audio cable (or commercially-available
ones) to connect other equipment to the output connec-
tors of this unit.
Connections
F
C D
Included AC adapter
(GPE053A-V120050-Z)
E
A B
V Precautions when making connections
o Do not plug the unit in until after making all connections.
R L
|
o Carefully read the manuals of the devices that you are
connecting and follow their instructions when making
connections.
C
PHONO EQ (audio output setting) switch
ON
Signals that have been amplified by the built-in
equalizer amp are output from the analog audio out-
put connectors (L/R).
THRU
The MC or MM cartridge signal is output directly
through the analog audio output connectors (L/R).
Connect to a device with phono inputs, such as a
phono equalization preamplifier or an amplifier with
phono input connectors.
o When shipped new from the factory, this is set to ON.
o Set this to ON if a device is connected to the USB
port.
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.