Teac TN-180BT - Analog Turntable Manual

Before use

Included items

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.
Rubber mat × 1
45 RPM record (EP) adapter × 1
Dust cover × 1
Hinges × 2
RCA audio cable × 1
AC adapter (GPE053A-V120050) × 1
Owner's manual (this document, including warranty) × 1

• The 45 RPM adapter and the box that contains the AC adapter and other included accessories are inside the packing material as shown in the illustration below.
  

Precautions for use

• Place the unit on a flat surface.
• Do not place anything on the dust cover. Objects on the cover might cause noise due to vibrations or fall off, especially during playback.
• 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 equipment that might generate heat that exceeds the operating temperature range of this unit. Doing so could cause discoloration, deformation or malfunction.
• 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.
• 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.
• Always remove the record before relocating or moving this unit. Moving the unit with a record on the platter could damage the record, the stylus and the cartridge or could cause a malfunction.
• 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.

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.

• Do not use chemical cleaning cloths, thinner or similar substances as they could damage the surface of the unit.

For safety, disconnect the power cord from the socket before cleaning.

Using the TEAC International Site

You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC International Site: https://teac.jp/int/
Click Language at the top right of the page and select the desired country or region to access a page in the corresponding language.

Connections

When PHONO EQ is ON
Connect to line input connectors of amplifier, etc.
When PHONO EQ is THRU
Connect to phono input connectors of amplifier, etc.

Precautions when making connections

• Do not plug the unit in until after making all connections.
• Carefully read the manuals of the devices that you are connecting and follow their instructions when making connections.

1. Analog audio output connectors (L/R)
   These output analog audio signals.
   The PHONO EQ switch setting changes the type of output signal.
   Use the included audio cables (or commercially-available ones) to connect to analog audio input connectors (LINE, PHONO, etc.) on other equipment.
   RCA audio cable
   
2. PHONO EQ (audio output setting) switch
   ON
   Audio signals that have been amplified by the built-in phono equalizer amp are output from the analog audio output connectors (L/R).
   THRU
   The signal from the stylus is output directly through the analog audio output connectors (L/R).
   Use this when connecting to equipment that has PHONO inputs.
   • When shipped new from the factory, this is set to ON.

ATTENTION
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.

3. DC input connector
   After completing audio cable connections, connect the included AC adapter here.
   Confirm that the power plug of the AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet.
   • Do not use any AC adapter other than the one included.
   • The included AC adapter has plugs that can be changed. Attach the plug that suits the region where it is being used.

Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet that supplies the correct voltage. Connection to an outlet that supplies incorrect voltage could cause fire or electric shock.
Hold the power plug when plugging it into an outlet or unplugging it. Never pull or yank on the power cord.
Unplug the power cord from the outlet when you are not planning to use the unit for an extended period of time.

4. STANDBY/ON button
   Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on or put it in standby.

Names and functions of parts

1. Platter
   Place records centered on the platter.
   • Place the included rubber mat on the platter before using it.
2. Tonearm lifter lever
   Use this to raise and lower the tip of the stylus.
   We recommend using the tonearm lifter lever to avoid damaging records and styluses, because it is safer and more certain than using a finger to do so.
3. Paring button/Paring lamp
4. Rotation speed setting knob
   Select the rotation speed indicated on the record to be played.
5. Tonearm holder
   This is a rest for the tonearm. Before playing a record, move the tonearm clasp to the right to release the tonearm.
6. Tonearm
7. Headshell
   ATTENTION
   Always remove the protective cover (white) before use. Keep this protective cover to protect the tip of the stylus during transportation.

Handling records

Holding records

When holding a record or removing it from its sleeve, avoid touching the grooves by holding the record by its label and edge with one hand or by holding it by its edge with both hands.

Cleaning

• Fingerprints and dust on a record can cause noise and the sound to skip, as well as damage the record itself and the stylus. Use a commercially available record cleaner to clean records. Do not use thinner or anything other than a record cleaner. Such chemicals could harm the surface of the record.
• When using a record cleaner, wipe the surface of the record in a circular motion, following the grooves.
  

Precautions

• Do not leave records in places that are exposed to direct sunlight or are very hot or very humid. Leaving a record in such a condition for a long time could result in warping, mold growth or other damage.
• Do not stack multiple records or place heavy objects on top of them. Do not leave records at an angle for long amounts of time, either. Doing so could result in warping or other damage.
• Do not allow hard objects to directly touch the audio grooves. Doing so could cause scratches.
• After you finish playing a record, always put it back into its sleeve for storage. Leaving a record unprotected could result in warping or scratching. o Do not use cracked records.

Attaching the dust cover

1. Insert the hinges completely into the hinge holders at the left and right ends of the back of the main unit.
2. Align the tops of the hinges with the dust cover hinge holders and insert them.
   • Close the dust cover during playback. Doing so prevents stylus skipping caused by unintended contact and protects the stylus tip from outside sound pressure.
   • Do not open or close it when a record is playing. Doing so could, for example, cause the stylus to skip.
   • Keep it closed whenever possible to keep dust out.

Removing the dust cover

Hold both edges of the dust cover and lift it slowly to remove it along with the hinges from the unit. Then, remove the hinges from the dust cover.

Opening and closing the dust cover

Opening

Hold the front edge of the dust cover and gently lift it open completely until it stops.
The dust cover will stay open in this position.

Closing

Gently lower the dust cover until it is closed.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers, for example, when opening and closing the dust cover.

Basic operation

Playing records

ATTENTION
Do not vibrate the unit during playback. Doing so could cause the sound to skip and damage the record and stylus.

1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the back of the unit to turn it on.
   
2. Open the dust cover slowly.
   
   Be careful not to pinch your fingers, for example, when opening and closing the dust cover.
3. Place a record on the platter.
   When playing a 45 RPM large-hole single record, use the included adapter.
   
4. Select the rotation speed indicated on the record.
   The rotation speed can be set to 33 1/3, 45 or 78 RPM.
   
5. Move the tonearm clasp to the right to release the tonearm.
   
6. Push the tonearm lifter lever toward the back (up position).
   
   • You can also move the tonearm above the record when the tonearm lifter lever is in the down position. Slowly lower it to start playback.
7. Move the tonearm to the track where you want to start playback.
   
   ATTENTION
   • Always remove the protective cover (white) before use. Keep this protective cover to protect the tip of the stylus during transportation.
   • The first song starts at the outer edge of the record. Lower the stylus to the outer edge of the record if you want to listen to the first song.
8. Use the tonearm lifter lever to lower the tonearm.
   The tonearm lowers slowly until the stylus touches the record and playback begins.
   • Close the dust cover during playback. Since doing this prevents skipping caused by unintended contact and blocks external sound pressure, it makes noise less likely to occur.

Do not place anything on the dust cover.
ATTENTION

• During playback, do not touch the tonearm or the rotating record. Doing so could damage the stylus tip and cause scratches on the record.
• Do not forcibly stop platter rotation during playback. Since this product is not a turntable designed for DJs (direct drive), doing something like this could cause malfunction.

If the volume is too loud during record playback, vibration from speakers could be transmitted to the stylus, causing loud feedback. If this happens, lower the volume of the amplifier.

When playback finishes

When playback finishes, the tonearm automatically returns to the tonearm holder and the rotation stops.
To manually interrupt playback, use the tonearm lifter lever to raise the tonearm and then return the tonearm to its resting position.

• The tonearm may not return to the tonearm holder automatically depending on the record. In that case, move the tonearm back to the tonearm holder manually.

Notes about record styluses

• 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.
• If a stylus becomes dirty, use a commercially available stylus cleaner or similar product to clean it.

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 400 hours of playback time, replace the stylus with one that we specify.
Please use an Audio-Technica ATN3600L replacement stylus.

• An Audio-Technica AT3600L VM Type cartridge is installed in this unit.
• Follow the replacement instructions in the manual of the replacement stylus.

ATTENTION

• Before replacing the stylus, turn this unit and the amplifier off. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises that might damage speakers.
• Be careful not to hurt your hand or the equipment.
• Be careful not to allow small children to accidentally swallow styluses.
• Be aware that bent styluses, for example, that result from insufficient customer caution or an outside cause are not covered by the warranty.

To remove old stylus, hold the cartridge in one hand, grasp the plastic stylus housing with thumb and forefinger, and pull diagonally down away from the cartridge. The stylus assembly comes away at a slight angle.
To install replacement stylus, insert the new stylus assembly into the cartridge at a slight angle, so the hook at the end of the stylus fits into the slot in the cartridge body. The stylus assembly should click into place when fully seated on the cartridge. The stylus must be fully seated on the body for proper operation.
Replacement stylus (sold on the market): Audio-Technica ATN3600L

Listening with Bluetooth^® speakers

This unit has a Bluetooth transmitter that can send sound to Bluetooth speakers wirelessly.

1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the back of the unit to turn it on.
   
2. Pair and connect the Bluetooth speakers.
   
   Pairing Bluetooth speakers
   Pairing this unit with another Bluetooth speaker is necessary the first time you connect with that Bluetooth speaker.
   1. Press the PAIRING button on this unit to start connection mode.
      The pairing lamp will blink slowly.
   2. Press the PAIRING button again for at least two seconds to start pairing mode.
      The pairing lamp (white) will blink rapidly.
   3. After this unit enters pairing mode, put the Bluetooth speaker into pairing mode.

When this unit and the Bluetooth speaker are connected, the pairing lamp will stay lit without blinking.

• Refer to the operation manual of the Bluetooth speaker for information about how to use it.
• Pairing might take some time depending on the connected Bluetooth speaker.
• This unit will connect to the closest Bluetooth speaker. If no Bluetooth speaker is found for about five minutes, Bluetooth standby mode will begin and the pairing lamp will become unlit.

Connecting already paired Bluetooth speakers
Press the PAIRING button on this unit to start connection mode.
The pairing lamp will blink slowly.
When this unit and the Bluetooth speaker are connected, the pairing lamp will stay lit without blinking.

• When connecting to a Bluetooth speaker, move other Bluetooth speakers and receiving devices at least 10 meters (33 ft.) away from this unit or turn them off.

3. Play a record.
   • Bluetooth connection is also possible while a record is playing.
   • Adjust the Bluetooth speaker volume if necessary.
   • This unit cannot be used to adjust the volume.
   • To end a connection, press the PAIRING button on this unit for at least six seconds to enter Bluetooth standby mode or turn this unit off.
   • Pressing the PAIRING button for ten or more seconds will cause the pairing lamp to blink and clear all existing pairings with other devices.

ATTENTION
When you will not use this unit, end the Bluetooth connection by pressing this unit's PAIRING button for at least six seconds. Then, confirm that the pairing lamp has turned off.

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with this unit, please check the following items before requesting service. Something other than this unit could also be the cause of the problem. Please also check that the connected devices are also being used properly. If it still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer where you purchased the unit.

No power.

• Confirm that the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet. Then, press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on.

There is no sound.

• When connecting this unit's analog audio output connectors to the audio input connectors of an amplifier or other equipment, set the PHONO EQ (audio output setting) switch to ON.

Playback is not possible; there is noise.

The pitch is wrong.

• Select the rotation speed indicated on the record.

The sound is skipping.

• Vibrations will cause skipping. Place this unit in a stable location.
• If the record is dirty, wipe it clean.
• Do not use scratched records.

A record does not play to its end.

• Initialize the automatic return function.
  Manually move the tonearm to the innermost groove of the record. Initialization is complete when the tonearm returns automatically and the platter stops.

Connection is not possible with the Bluetooth speaker I want to connect.

• Turn both this unit and the Bluetooth device off once. Turn them both on and try pairing again.
• Turn off the power of other Bluetooth speakers within 10 meters (33 ft). The closest Bluetooth speaker will be paired.

Connection with the Bluetooth speaker succeeded, but I cannot hear any playback sound or the sound breaks up during playback.

• Check the volume of the Bluetooth speaker.
• Press the PAIRING button on this unit for at least six seconds to disconnect the Bluetooth speaker once. Then, try pairing again.
• Turn this unit off and then on again. Then, press the PAIRING button to try pairing again.

Connection with the smartphone is not possible.

• This unit functions as a Bluetooth transmitter, and it can send sound to Bluetooth speakers.
  Since it does not function as a Bluetooth receiver, it cannot be connected to a smartphone.

Specifications

Platter

Drive system: Belt drive
Motor: DC motor
Rotation speed: 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
Rotation speed variation: ±2%
Wow and flutter: 0.25%
SN ratio: 64 dB or higher (A-weighted, 20 kHz LPF)
Platter: Plastic
29cm (11 1/2") diameter

Tonearm

Tonearm type: Static-balanced straight-pipe tonearm
Effective tonearm length: 200 mm

Cartridge

Type: VM (equivalent to MM)
Output voltage: 3.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s)
Tracking force: 3.5 ±0.5 g
Cartridge weight: 5 ±0.3 g
Included headshell weight: 10 g
(including screws, nuts and wires)

• An Audio-Technica AT3600L VM Type cartridge is installed in this unit.
  Note: VM type cartridges have the same characteristics as MM type cartridges.

Replacement stylus (sold on the market): Audio-Technica ATN3600L

Output voltage

PHONO EQ THRU: 3.5 mV
PHONO EQ ON: 150 mV
Output connectors: RCA

Bluetooth function

Bluetooth version: 5.2 (DUAL MODE)
Output class: Class 2
Supported profile: A2DP
Codec: SBC

General

AC adapter power

• Input: AC 100 V – AC 240 V, 50–60 Hz
• Output: DC 12 V, 500 mA

Power consumption

• Standby: 0.3 W or less
• On: 2 W or less

Weight: 3.5 kg (7 3/4 lb)
Operating temperature range: 5°C to 35°C
Dimensions (W × H × D) (including protrusions)

• When the dust cover is closed: 420 × 105 × 356 mm (16 5/8" × 4 1/4" × 14 1/8")
• When the dust cover is open: 420 × 356 × 386 mm (16 5/8" × 14 1/8" × 15 1/4")
• When the dust cover is removed: 420 × 92 × 356 mm (16 5/8" × 3 5/8" × 14 1/8")

Performance data is specified at 20°C.

Included accessories

Rubber mat × 1
45 RPM record (EP) adapter × 1
Dust cover × 1
Hinges × 2
RCA Audio cable × 1
AC adapter (GPE053A-V120050) × 1
Owner's manual (this document, including warranty) × 1

• Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
• Weight and dimensions are approximate.
• Illustrations in this owner's manual might differ slightly from production models.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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 TEAC 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.

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 block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. 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.

• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• 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.

IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.

• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time.