Teac W-505R User manual

TEAC 3D0002400A
Auto Reverse Double Gassette Deck
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to the presence of uninsulated "darigerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Thank you for buying a TEAC. Read this manual carefully
to get the best performance from this deck.
Nous vous remercions pour l'achat d'un appareil TEAC.
Lire ce manuel avec attention pour obtenir les meilleures
performances possibles de cet appareil.
MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE
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important operatihg and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appl iance.
This appliance has a serial number located
on the rear panel. Please record the model
number and serial number and retain them for
your records.
Model number
Serial number
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HAZARD, DO N(IT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IM PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
o Read all of these instructions.
o Save these instructions for later use'
o Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the audio equipment.
1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Retaln lnstructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future refer-
ence.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow instructlons - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product
near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like'
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table' The
product may fall, causing serious inlury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
9. A product and caft combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
10. Ventllation - Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surlace. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer's instructions have
been adhered to.
11. Power Sources - This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. lf you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may
be equipped with a polarized alternating-current
line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
othe|. This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety feature, lf you are
unable to insen the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. lf the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying pafticular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the Product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - lf an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Afticle 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
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"Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical."
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
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GROUNO]NC CONCUCIORS
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lg.Servicing - Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b) lf liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the product.
c) lf the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d) lf the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjust-
ment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to
its normal operation.
e) lf the product has been dropped or damaged
in any way.
f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in
pefformance - this indicates a need for ser-
vice.
21 . Replacement Parts - When replacement parls
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the man-
ufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Celling Mounting - The product should
be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
z{.Heat - The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
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15. Lightning - For added protection for this prod-
uct during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
l6.Power Lines - An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits, When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
lT.Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience recep-
tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
18. Obiect and Liquid Entry - Never push objects
of any kind into this product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
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PREGAUTIOilS
Environment
Avoid using the deck in the following conditions:
o At high temperatures (near a heater, exposed to
direct sunlight, etc.).
o At extremely low temperatures.
o Where there is excessive humidity.
o ln a dusty atmosphere.
o Where power line voltage fluctuations are severe
(the use of a voltage regulator may be advisable).
Tape Handling:
Do not store tapes in the following places:
o On top of heaters, exposed to direct sunlight or in
any other places with high temperatures.
. Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers or where
they would be exposed to strong magnetic fields.
o Where humidity is high and in dirty, dusty places.
o Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to
excessive shocks.
o As C-120 tapes are physically weak and could
become entangled in the transport mechanism, do
not use them.
- Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol D0 are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
CAUTION:
Recording pre-recorded tapes, records, or other
published or broadcast material may infringe
copyright laws. Check before recording.
Cassette Tape
Selection: PLAYBACK I
For the automatic tape select function to work
properly, metal and chrome (cobalt) tapes must have
identification holes.
Normal Tapes
Chrome (Cobalt)
Tapes
Metal Tapes
. Tape position identilication holes.
Safety Tab
o Check that the safety tabs on the spine of the
cassette are in place. lf they have been broken
off, block the holes with adhesive tape.
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Cassette Holder lor REC/PLAY ll
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PEAK PROGRAM LEVEL METER
Cassette Holder for PLAY I
POWER Switch
Tape Operation Buttons (PLAY I, REC/PLAY ll)
Play Button (PLAY l)
Direction Button (PLAY l)
Play Button (BEC/PLAY ll)
Rewind Button
Fast Forward Button
Stop/Eject Button
Pause Button (REC/PLAY ll)
Record Button (REC/PLAY ll)
REC LEVEL Control
DOLBY NR Switch
TAPE SELECTOB SwitChES HI-SPEED DUB
lor REC/PLAY ll Button
The equipment draws nominal nonoperating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch
in the OFF position.
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. Turn off power for all equipment before making
connections.
o Read instructions of each component you intend
to use with the deck.
. LINE OUT Terminals on the tape deck should be
connected to the TAPE PLAY or LINE lN jacks on
the amplif ier/receiver.
o LINE lN Terminals on the tape deck should be
connected to the REC OUT jacks on the
amplifier/receiver.
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OPERATIOlIS
Loading a Gassette TaPe
E Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette's
hub and take uP anY slack taPe.
E When a cassette is loaded in REC/PLAY ll' set
both TAPE SELECTOR switches to the
appropriate positions according to the type of
tape. PLAY I is provided with auto tape selector
function, so tape selection is not required.
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Note: Avoid touching the tape- Fingerprints
attract dust and dirt.
I Press the appropriate stop/eject button (r/.) to
open the cassette compartment door'
E Load the cassette tape with its open edge facing
down.
E Gently close the compartment door.
Playback (PLAY I or REG/PLAY ll deck)
I Press the POWER switch to on.
Set the DOLBY NR switch as required (to the
same position as during recording).
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Press the PLAY or F button to start playback-
PLAY I offers Auto Reverse furtction which will
play back both sides of the tape automatically.
To reverse playback to the other side, press the
direction button (<>).
PLAY I REC/PLAY II
Adjust the amplifier until the listening level i
comfortable.
To stop playback, press the STOP button (rlr)
REC/PLAY ll PrioritY
When both PLAY I and REC/PLAY ll are played
back simultaneously, REC/PLAY ll has priority.
Therefore, if the play button of REC/PLAY ll is
pressed while a tape is being played back in
PLAY l, playback will switch over to REC/PLAY
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aOpen the cassette holder by pressing the
stopieject button ( r/A ) and load a prerecorded
cassette in PLAY I or REC/PLAY ll.
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Recording with REG/PLAY Il
I Press the POWER switch to on.
E Load a recordable cassette. Set both TAPE
SELECTOR switches to the appropriate positions
according to the type of tape loaded.
Setting the recording level correctly is essential if
you want to make top-quality recordings. lf the level
is too low, the recording will be noisy. lf the level is
set too high, the recording will be distorted.
Generally speaking, the recording level should be
set so that the loudest signals to be recorded make
the meters indicate about 0 dB. lf the meters peak
over the 0 dB point, the REC LEVEL control should
be turned counterclockwise a little. However, some
program material or different tape formulations (i.e.,
metal tape) may warrant higher recording levels.
With a little time and practice you will be able to
select that critical recording level that gives you the
best hi{i recordings. The type and condition of the
tape, as well as the type of music source you are
recording will affect the optimum settings of the
recording level.
E Press the pause button again to start recording.
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Set the DOLBY NR switch as required.
Press the pause button and then press the
record button. (The RECORD LED indicator
comes on.) This enables you to adjust the
recording level without actually recording.
(Operate in the order shown.)
Adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the loudest
sound to be recorded makes the meter indication
just reach the 0 dB point.
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o To stop recording, press the STOP button (r/A).
Erasing on REC/PLAY ll
A previously recorded tape will be automatically
erased when you make a new recording on it.
Alternatively, it can be erased by "recording" on it
with the REC LEVEL control set to "0". PAK PROOUM LryEL METER
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Dubbing (Gopying PLAY I to REC/PLAY ll) [ Press the PLAY button of PLAY l, then press the
record button (O) of REC/PLAY ll to start
II Press on the POWER switch.
Load the pre-recorded cassette into PLAY I and a
recordable cassette into REC/PLAY ll.
dubbing. The PEAK PROGRAM LEVEL METER
indicates the signal level of the tape in PLAY l. lf
a signal is supplied to the LINE lN jacks, it will be
interrupted automatically.
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To stop dubbing, press the stop/eject button of
REC/PLAY ll, then press the stop/eject button of
PLAY I.
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appropriate positions.
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Press the HI-SPEED DUB button to the ON
position when you want dubbing to be done at
high speed (the HI-SPEED DUB indicator will light
up once recording starts).
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The DOLBY NR switch and REC LEVEL control
settings can all be ignored, since these are
turned off automatically when dubbing.
Note:
o When playing back the copied tape, use the same
type of noise reduction system.
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MAIl{TE1IA1{GE
The heads and tape path should be cleaned and
demagnetized periodically.
Gleaning Tape Path
o Apply head cleaning fluid. to a cotton bud or soft
cloth, and lightly rub the heads, capstan and all
metal pads in the tape path.
o Also clean the pinch roller using rubber cleaning
f luid*.
- Both are available in TEAC Tape Recorder
Cleaning Kits HC-2and RC-2in the U.S.A. or TZ-
261 in other areas.
(REC/PLAY lr)
Capslan
Demagnetizing Heads
Be sure that the power is off. then demagnetize the
heads using a TEAC E-3 demagnetizer. For details ol
its use, read its instructions.
Caution:
lf the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe with a soft
cloth or use a diluted neutral cleaning liquid. Clean
off thoroughly. Do not use thinner, benzine or alcohol
as they may damage the surface of the unit.
SPEGIFICATIOilS
Track System: 4-Track 2-Channel Stereo
Heads: 3; PLAY l: Playback x 1
REC/PLAY ll: Erase x 1,
Record/Playback x 1
Type of Tape:
Cassette tape C-60 and
C-90 (Philips type)
Tape Speed:
4.76cmis (1-7l8 ips)
9.5cm/s (3-3/4 ips; in Hl SPEED DUB)
Motor: 1 DC Servo Motor
Wow and Flutter: 0.09 %
Frequency Response (Overall, -20d8):
30-16,000H2, Metal Tape
30-15,000H2, CrOz Tape
30-14,000H2, Normal Tape
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Overall):
55 dB (NR off ,3o/o THD Level, Weighted)
65 dB (Dolby B NR on, at 5 kHz)
Fast Winding Time:
Approximately 120 seconds for C-60
lnputs: Line; 98mV, 50k ohms
Outputs:Line; 0.58V for load impedance of 50k ohms
or more
Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60Hz
Power Consumption: 10 W
Dimensions(WxHxD):
435 x 130 x 215 mm
(17-1 18' x 5-1 /8" x 8-711 6")
Weight: 3.3 kg (7-1 la lbs) net
Standard Accessories:
lnput-Output connection cords
o Specifications were determined using metal tape
except as noted.
o lmprovements may result in specification or
feature changes without notice.
o Photos and illustrations may slightly differ from
production models.
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AC POWER CORD CONNECTION
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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