Handling Records; Replacing The Stylus - Teac GF GF-450K7 Owner's Manual

Handling Records

< 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.
< 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.
< Do not store your records in the trunk of 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.
label
grooves
edge
How to Replace the Stylus
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.
A
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.
C
B
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.
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