Teac HA-P90SD - Amplifier / Audio Player Manual

Included accessories

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.

DC power supply cable (DC plug to USB A connector) × 1

USB cable for computer connection
(USB micro-B connector to USB A connector) × 1
RCA conversion (RCA to mini plug) cable × 1
Rubber bands for attachment* × 2

Owner's manual × 1

*Use to attach a music player or other device to this unit.

Features

This portable headphone amplifier/digital audio player with a built-in USB DAC supports Apple iOS products. Using asynchronous mode that supports USB audio (192kHz/24-bit and 5.6MHz DSD/DSD128), this unit can convert signals from digital to analog accurately with its built-in high-precision clock to enable playback of high-resolution audio contents.
This product has a Blackfin® 16/32-bit embedded processor made by Analog Devices, Inc. This processor controls digital signal processing.
Inclusion of this Blackfin® processor in the product increases its performance and reduces its power consumption.

Product registration

Customers in the USA, please visit the following TEAC website to register your TEAC product online.
http://audio.teac.com/support/registration/

Placement precautions

• Do not put anything on top of the unit.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or close to any source of heat, such as a radiator, heater, open fireplace or amplifier. Also avoid locations that are subject to vibrations or exposed to excessive dust, cold or moisture.
• Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you will use with it.
• The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
• Do not open the body of the unit as this might result in damage to the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should get into the unit, contact your dealer.
• When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug; never yank on the cord.

Apple products that can be used with this unit

This unit can be connected to and used with the following Apple products.
iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad Retina (4th generation), iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini Retina, iPod touch (5th generation)

• Always use the USB cable that was included with the iPod, iPhone or iPad to connect it to this unit's standard USB port. Operation cannot be guaranteed when using a non-genuine cable.

Playback application software

Windows and Mac versions
Our TEAC HR Audio Player application (Windows and Mac versions available) supports playback of high-resolution audio files. You can download it from the TEAC Global Site.
http://teac-global.com/

iOS app
You can use the free TEAC HR Audio Player for iOS app, which supports high-resolution audio playback.

Android app
You can use the free TEAC HR Audio Player for Android* app, which supports high-resolution audio playback.

*This app is scheduled to be released in 2015.

Supported operating systems

Computers running the following operating systems can be connected by USB to this unit.

Microsoft Windows

• Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 To use a Windows computer for playback, you must install the dedicated driver on the computer beforehand.

Download the dedicated driver from the TEAC Global Site: http://teac-global.com/

Always install the dedicated driver software on the Windows computer before connecting the unit to it using a USB cable. If you connect this unit to a Windows computer that does not already have the driver installed on it, proper operation will not be possible. Furthermore, be aware that it might also become impossible to install the driver normally if they are connected before installation.

Mac OS X
OS X Lion 10.7
OS X Mountain Lion 10.8
OS X Mavericks 10.9

• This unit can be operated with the standard OS driver, so there is no need to install a driver.

Use with operating systems other than the above is not guaranteed.

Names and functions of parts

1. Indicators
   POWER: This lights blue when the unit is on.
   CHARGE: This lights red when the unit is charging. When charging completes, it will become unlit.
2. Digital audio input/output and analog audio input jack
   Use this for digital audio input/output or analog audio input.
   • The unit will automatically switch between optical and coaxial connections.
     For digital input:
     Optical connection: Use an optical cable with a mini plug.
     Coaxial connection: Use the included RCA conversion cable.
     For analog input:
     Use a cable with a 3.5mm stereo mini plug.
     For digital output:
     Coaxial connection: Use the included RCA conversion cable.
3. Digital/analog switch
   Use this to switch between digital input/output and analog input. If the switch and the cable connected to the connection jack do not match, audio input and output will not be possible.
   • Use the SETTINGS screen to switch digital input and output.
4. PHONES jack
   Connect a headphones plug (3.5mm stereo mini) to this jack.
   
   • Always minimize the volume before plugging headphones in and putting them on. While wearing headphones, do not connect or disconnect them or turn the unit on or off. Doing so could result in a sudden loud noise that could harm your hearing.
   • Be careful not to mistake the headphones jack for the digital output jack and vice versa. Doing so could result in odd noises and even damage to connected equipment.
5. GAIN switch
   Use this to change the output level to suit the headphones that you are using.
   H: high output level
   L: low output level
   Lower the volume before setting this switch to H.
   
   Particularly when using headphones for the first time with this unit, set the GAIN switch to L and be sure to raise the volume gradually during playback to check the sound pressure sensitivity.
6. Power/volume knob
   Turn this counterclockwise until it stops to turn the unit off. Use this to adjust the volume. Turn this clockwise to turn the unit on. Keep turning it clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
   
7. Display
   This shows song information during playback and songs on the MUSIC screen, as well as the unit's settings screens.
8. Operation buttons
   HOME button
   Press to open the Home Screen.
   Play/pause ( ) button
   When stopped or paused, press to start playback. During playback, press to pause.
   Skip/search ( ) buttons
   Use to skip to the previous or next track.
   Press and hold to search backward/forward.
   
9. microSD card slot
   Insert an SD card with music files here.
   • Due to FAT32 maximum file size limitations, SDHC cards cannot have files that are 4GB or larger.
   • Use SDXC cards if you want to use files that are 4GB or larger.
10. HOLD switch
    Slide this right to activate the hold function, which disables the use of other buttons.
11. Multiway ( ) button
    On the MUSIC screen, use this for various functions including track selection and track skipping.
    
12. Computer connection port
    Use the included USB cable for computer connection (USB micro-B connector to USB A connector) to connect this unit to a computer.
13. Force shutdown switch
    Turn the power/volume knob to the OFF position, and then insert a fine pin such as the end of a paper clip into this hole. The unit turns off.
14. iPod/iPhone/iPad device connection port
    Use the USB cable included with the iPod/iPhone/iPad device to connect it to this unit.
    • Connecting anything other than an iPod/iPhone/iPad to this port could cause the operation time of the battery to be significantly reduced.

Precaution during operation

While a pop-up message such as "Processing..." "Loading..." or "Removing..." appears on the display, do not connect anything to or disconnect anything from the computer connection port or iPod/iPhone/iPad device connection port.

Note about input sources

This unit does not have an input selection switch. When this unit is turned on, the first device connected to it becomes the input source.
If multiple devices are already connected to this unit when it is turned on, the input source will be selected with the following priority: computer connection port, iPod/iPhone/iPad device connection port, digital audio input/output and analog audio input jack, microSD card slot.
To change the input source, turn the unit off once and connect the desired device.

Recharging

This unit has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

• Charge it before using the unit the first time after purchase and after it has not been used for a long time.
• Make sure the temperature of the surrounding environment is between 5−35°C when charging.
  Charging might not occur properly outside this temperature range.
• A computer connected using the included USB cable can also charge the unit.
• Always connect this unit and the computer directly. If connected through a USB hub or other device, charging might not occur properly.
• When connected to a computer using the included USB cable, charging might not start if the computer does not recognize this unit as a valid USB device.
• This unit must be off when connected to a computer to be recharged. If the unit is connected to a computer when on, it will not start recharging.
• Even when using the included DC power supply cable and recharging has started, the battery power might still consumed if you listen at high volume.
• An AC adapter (TASCAM/PS-P515U) that works with this unit is available for purchase. Connect the included DC power supply cable to it to charge the unit. The maximum current when charging is 1.5 A. Compared to charging from a computer, the unit can be charged more rapidly by using a DC power supply.
• When the included DC power supply cable and the USB cable for computer connection are both connected, the unit will charge from the DC power supply cable. Power will not be supplied from the computer in this case.

Automatic power saving function

This unit will enter sleep mode automatically under the following circumstances.

When used as a headphone amp

• When 30 minutes pass without digital or analog audio input.

NOTE
Automatic power saving will not function when an iPod/iPhone/iPad (powered on) is connected to the iPod/iPhone/iPad device connection port or a computer (powered on) is connected to the computer connection port.

During SD card playback

• When the player's auto power saving function is on and the player has not operated for the set amount of time.

NOTE
To end sleep mode, turn the volume knob counterclockwise until the unit is turned off.

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.

Basic operation

Complete all other connections before turning the unit on.

• Read the owner's manuals of all devices that will be connected, and follow their instructions.
• Do not bundle connection cables with the power cord. Doing so could cause noise.
• Connect all plugs securely.

Playback on an external input device

1. Connect the input source.
2. Turn this unit on.
   Set the volume at a low level.
3. Wait until the input source has been selected.
4. Start playback on the input source device.
5. Turn this unit's power/volume knob to adjust the volume.

Playback of audio files on an SD card

1. Insert the SD card.
2. Turn this unit on.
   Set the volume at a low level.
3. Select a file for playback on the MUSIC screen
4. Press the play/pause () button to start playback.
5. Turn this unit's power/volume knob to adjust the volume.

Home screen

This is the basic screen that appears when the unit is turned on.

The currently selected mode appears highlighted.
Press the multiway button to open the selected mode screen.
Use the the multiway () button to select from the following three mode screens.

PLAY screen

This screen appears when files are being played from the SD card. Select PLAY on the HOME screen to open this screen.

Use the multiway button to control playback.

Button operation	Function
● (push)	Start/stop song playback
	Skip to the next track
	Skip to the previous track

You can use the operation buttons to control song playback, add songs to favorites and change screens.

Button operation	Function
HOME	Open Home screen
	Start/stop song playback
Press and hold	Add the playing song to favorites
	Play the next song
	Play the previous song
Press and hold	Search forward
Press and hold	Search backward

1. Playback area indicator

Icon	Playback area
	All files on SD card
	All files by selected artist
	All files in selected album
	Files added to the playlist
	Files added to favorites
	Files in selected genre

2. Playback mode indicator

Icon	Function
	Play all songs
	Play one song
	Random playback

3. Repeat mode indicator

Icon	Function
Off	No repeat playback
	Repeat all songs
	Repeat one song

4. Equalizer setting
5. Remaining battery indicator
   The current remaining battery power is shown as a percentage.
6. File information
   This shows the name of the song according to the tag information of the playing file.
7. Elapsed time
   This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the playing file.
8. Song name
   This shows the name of the song according to the tag information of the playing file.
9. SD card indicator
   This shows whether or not an SD card is loaded.
10. Remaining time
    This shows the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the playing file.
11. Playback position indicator
    This bar shows the current playback position.
12. Player status indicator

Icon	Function
	Playing or searching forward/backward
	Paused

MUSIC screen

This is the screen for selecting files from the SD card.
Select MUSIC on the Home screen to open this screen.

Use it to select and manage songs saved on the SD card.
Use the multiway button to search for songs and select them.

Button operation	Function
● (push)	Select and play songs
	Skip to the next song
	Skip to the previous song

You can use the operation buttons to control song playback, add songs to favorites and change screens.

Button operation	Function
HOME	Return to the previous screen
	Select, play and stop songs
Press and hold	Add the song selected in the list to favorites (only during song selection) When track names are shown on the FAVORITES screen, remove the selected song from the favorites list
	Play the next song
	Play the previous song
Press and hold	Search forward
Press and hold	Search backward

Creating playlists with TEAC HR Audio Player

1. Turn the computer on.
2. Insert an SD card into the unit and connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
   The unit will operate as an SD card reader/writer.
   • You can also use an ordinary SD card reader/writer connected to the computer.
3. Launch TEAC HR Audio Player and add the desired tracks on the SD card to the playlist.
   • This unit cannot play tracks added to the playlist from the computer hard disk.
4. Save the playlist in the "PLAYLISTS" folder on the SD card.

Audio files playable by this unit

MP3

File extension	.mp3, .MP3
Sampling frequency	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Bit rate	32 kbps, 64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps, VBR

WMA

File extension	.wma, .WMA
Sampling frequency	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Bit rate	48–384 kbps, VBR

WAV

File extension	.wav, .WAV
Sampling frequency	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Quantization bit depth	16-bit, 24-bit

AAC

File extension	.aac, .m4a, .mp4, .AAC, .M4A, .MP4
Sampling frequency	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Bit rate	64–320 kbps, VBR

FLAC

File extension	.flac, .FLAC
Sampling frequency	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Quantization bit depth	16-bit, 24-bit

DSD (DSF, DSDIFF)

File extension	.dsf, .DSF, .dff, .DFF
Sampling frequency	5.6 MHz (DSD128), 2.8 MHz (DSD64)
Quantization bit depth	1-bit

Settings

This is the settings screen for the player.
Select SETTINGS on the Home screen to open this screen.

Use the multiway button to make settings.

Button operation	Function
● (push)	Select
	Move cursor up
	Move cursor down

You can use the operation buttons to control song playback and change screens.

Button operation	Function
HOME	Return to the previous screen
	Select, play and stop songs
	Play the next song
	Play the previous song
Press and hold	Search forward
Press and hold	Search backward

* The continuous operation time using batteries increases, but the nominal output level is reduced.

Download the latest firmware

Please visit the HA-P90SD product page from the TEAC Global Site and download the latest firmware.
(If no firmware is listed, no firmware update is available.) http://teac-global.com/

For details, see "Using the TEAC Global Site".

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with this unit, please check the following items before requesting service. If it still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer where you purchased the unit.

The unit does not turn on.

• If the remaining battery charge is too low, the unit will not turn on.
  Supply power to the unit through the DC plug or the USB micro-B port
• Has the automatic power saving function put the unit to sleep? Turn the volume knob counterclockwise to turn the unit off once.

No sound is output.

• Use the volume knob to adjust the volume.
• Confirm that the connected device is playing back.
• Confirm the PHONES jack connection.

Specifications

Frequency response	10 Hz – 80 kHz (when using LINE IN)
Distortion	0.004% (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 100 mW + 100 mW output, JEITA)
Supported headphone impedance	8–600 Ω
Maximum input (LINE IN)	2 Vrms
Effective maximum headphone output	170 mW + 170 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%, JEITA) 80 mW + 80 mW (300 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%, JEITA) 40 mW + 40 mW (600 Ω, 1 kHz, 10%, JEITA)
Operating temperature	0°C to 35°C
Continuous battery operation time	(when load is 32 Ω, output is 1 mW + 1 mW and PWR MODE=LOW)
Apple iOS device	About 7 hours The operation time when using batteries will differ depending on use and other conditions.
Charging time	About 9 hours (using USB) About 4 hours (using PS-P515U with DC input)
External dimensions	69.6 × 123 × 21.5 mm (2 3/4" × 4 7/8" × 7/8") (W × D × H, not including protrusions)
Weight	280 g (5/8 lb)
Supported sampling frequency/bit depth.	PCM: up to 192 kHz/24-bit DSD: up to 5.6448 MHz/1-bit
Recommended AC adapter	TASCAM/PS-P515U (sold separately)
Compatible media	microSD cards (64 MB – 2 GB) microSDHC cards (4 GB – 32 GB) microSDXC cards (64 GB – 128 GB) Not all media are necessarily compatible with this unit. Check the "HA-P90SD tested media list" on the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) for information about compatible media.
Supported file systems	FAT16, FAT32, exFAT

Included accessories

DC power supply cable (DC plug to USB A connector) × 1

USB cable for computer connection
(USB micro-B connector to USB A connector) × 1
RCA conversion (RCA to mini plug) cable × 1
Rubber bands for attachment × 2
Owner's manual × 1

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Weight and dimensions are approximate.
• Illustrations may differ slightly from production models.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The exclamation point within 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.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
• 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.
• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the user's warranty.

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 install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. 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.

• 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.

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
• If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

Documents / Resources

References

• TEAC - Global Site

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