Teac UD-503 User manual

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UD-503
USB D/A Converter
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: 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 magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
BThe 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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
oDO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE
THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
oIF 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.
oUSE 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 ground-
ing-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 obso-
lete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par-
ticularly 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 man-
ufacturer, 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 nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
oThe apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON
position.
oThe mains plug is used as the disconnect device; the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
oCaution should be taken when using earphones or headphones
with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume)
from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

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CAUTION
oDo not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
oDo not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
oDo not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.
oThe apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any
time.
oIf the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or
installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine,
fire or excessive heat.
oCAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batter-
ies: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with
an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
WARNING
Products with Class !construction are equipped with a power
supply cord that has a grounding plug. The cord of such a prod-
uct must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective
grounding connection.
IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120 V SUPPLY.
VPrecautions concerning batteries
Misuse of batteries could cause them to rupture or leak leading to
fire, injury or the staining of nearby things. Please read and observe
the following precautions carefully.
oBe sure to insert the batteries with correct positive (¥) and
negative (^) orientations.
oUse batteries of the same type. Never use different types of bat-
teries together.
oIf the remote control is not used for a long time (more than a
month), remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking.
oIf the batteries leak, wipe away the leakage inside the battery
compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
oDo not use batteries of types other than those specified. Do not
mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of batter-
ies together.
oDo not heat or disassemble batteries. Never throw batteries into
fire or water.
oDo not carry or store batteries with other metallic objects. The
batteries could short circuit, leak or explode.
oNever recharge a battery unless it is confirmed to be a recharge-
able type.
The nameplate is located on the bottom of the unit as shown below.
Front side
Nameplate
“DSD” is a registered trademark.
Windows is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Mac, Mac OS and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Other company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Model for USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Declaration of Conformity
Responsible party:
TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California, U.S.A.
Telephone number : 1-323-726-0303
This device complies with Part.15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference
2) This device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Model for Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Model for Europe
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, TEAC AUDIO EUROPE, Liegnitzer Straße 6, 82194
Gröbenzell, Germany declare in own responsibility,
the TEAC product described in this manual is in
compliance with the corresponding technical standards.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
For European Customers
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
and batteries and/or accumulators
a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/
accumulators should be disposed of separately from the
municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by
the government or local authorities.
b) By disposing of electrical/electronic equipment and waste
batteries/accumulators correctly, you will help save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment.
c) Improper disposal of waste electrical/electronic equipment
and batteries/accumulators can have serious effects on the
environment and human health because of the presence of
hazardous substances in the equipment.
d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
symbols, which show wheeled bins that have been
crossed out, indicate that electrical/electronic equip-
ment and batteries/accumulators must be collected
and disposed of separately from household waste.
If a battery or accumulator contains more than the
specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or
cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive
(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for those
elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.
e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For
more detailed information about the disposal of old electri-
cal/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the equipment.
Pb
, Hg,
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Contents
Check to be sure the box contains all the included items shown
below.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any
of these items are missing or have been damaged during
transportation.
Power cord × 1
RCA conversion (RCA to mini plug) cable × 1
Remote control (RC-1319) × 1
Batteries for remote control (AAA) × 2
Owner’s manual (this document) × 1
oKeep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Warranty card × 1 (for users in the USA and Canada only)
oUsers in Europe and other countries and regions should see the
back of this document for information about the warranty.
Pads × 3
Thank you for choosing TEAC.
Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this
unit. After reading it, keep it in a safe place with the warranty card
for future reference.
Included items
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................2
Included items ....................................................5
Before use .........................................................6
Maintenance ......................................................7
Using the TEAC Global Site.........................................7
Product registration ...............................................7
Using the remote control ..........................................7
Connections (rear panel)...........................................8
Connections (front panel).........................................10
Connecting headphones .........................................11
Names and functions of parts (main unit) .........................12
Names and functions of parts (remote control)....................13
Display ...........................................................14
Upconversion function ...........................................15
Basic operation ...................................................16
Settings ..........................................................17
Playing back music on a computer................................20
Restoring default settings.........................................21
Troubleshooting..................................................22
Specifications.....................................................23