Teac AG-V1200 User manual

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TEAC.
Audio/Video Surround Receiver
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
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Read all of these instructions.
Save these instructions for later use.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
audio equipment.
. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
. Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used
near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.
Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only with
a Cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be mount-
ed to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manu-
facturer.
Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper venti-
lation. For example, the appliance should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of
air through the ventilation openings.
Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating in-
structions or as marked on the appliance.
. Grounding or Polarization — The precautions that should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an
appliance is not defeated.
Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinch-
ed by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.
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Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
Power Lines — An outdoor antenna should be located away
from power lines.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 — 1984, pro-
vides information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con-
ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Figure below.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING coNoucToRS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
mat" ELECTRODE_ SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC = NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the en-
closure through openings.
Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be ser-
viced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure dam-
aged.
Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the operating instruc-
tions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel. ©

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Connect to a cassette deck with mechanical controls
(only the pause mode can be remote controlled).
Raccorder a une platine a cassette avec des commandes
mécaniques (seul le mode de pause peut étre commandé).
AG-V1200

CONNECTION DIAGRAM/SCHEMA DE RACCORDEMENT
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Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
REFERENCE ILLUSTRATIONS.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM..
PRECAUTIONG.............
ANTENNAS AND SPEAKERS.
OPERATIONS.........c..ceesseee
Simplified Operating Procedure...
Listening to Radio Broadcasts
Tuning Methods.
Auto Tuning.
Manual Tuning..
Direct Tunin
Preset Tuning..
Listening to Records
or Compact Discs ....
Playing Back Audio Cas.
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Recording Audio Cassette Tapes...... 8
Playing a Source Connected to
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2...
Recording with VIDEO 1.
Dubbing from VIDEO 2 to
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S.A.V.E. (Secondary Audio Video
Editing) SYSTEM Function ~
Using the Surround Effect...
Available Surround Modes
Placing the Speakers...
Listening to Surround So
Adjusting Delay Time...
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT.
MEMORY BACKUP FUNCTION.
SOURCE SIGNALS OUTPUT
TO OUTPUT TERMINALS/
BLOCK DIAGRAM..
SPECIFICATIONS...
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POWER Button
REMOTE SENSOR Infrared Signal
Reception Window
DELAY TIME Switch
SURROUND MODE Button(s)
Multi-Function Display Window
TAPE MONITOR
AUTO
TUNED
STEREO
EMORY
Surround Mode Indicators
Band Indicators
Function mode/Frequency display
Frequency Unit Indicators
Delay Time Display
Preset Channel Display
Numeric keys
MEMORY Button
CD DIRECT Button
ASTER VOLUME Control
(VOLUME DOWN/UP Button)
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INPUT BALANCE Control
MEMORY SKIP Button
@ BALANCE Control
@ SPEAKERS Select Button
@ PHONES Jack
@® BASS and TREBLE Controls
@ LOUDNESS Control
@® FUNCTION Selector Buttons
@ AMM Selector Buttons
@ AUTO/MANU TUNING Button
@® DIRECT TUNING Button
@ TUNING UP/DOWN Buttons
@ MEMORY SCAN Button
@ FM MODE Button
@ REAR LEVEL Control
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® MUTING Button only
PRECAUTIONS
Placement of the Unit
As the unit incorporates a powerful amplifier,
heat is radiated from the back and top of the
unit; the location where the unit is installed
should be well ventilated. Avoid installing
where it would be exposed to high
temperatures, direct sunlight, high humidity
and dust. If the wiring is too long, particularly
the speaker cables, it may result in degraded
sound. Keep the connection cables as short
as possible.
For U.S.A
TO THE USER
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 design-
ed to provide reasonable protection
against interference in a residential
area. This device generates and uses
radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, it may cause inter-
ference to radio or TV reception. If this
unit does cause interference with TV or
radio reception you can try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
a) Reortent or relocate the receiving
antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
c) Plug the equipment into a different
outlet so that it is not on the same
Circuit as the receiver.
If necessary, consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for
additional suggestions.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equip-
ment not expressly approved by TEAC
CORPORATION for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
For CANADA
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT
EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR
RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIG-
ITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE
RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULA-
TIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPART-
MENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shocks,
do not use this (polarized) plug with an
extension cord, receptacle or other
Outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted, to prevent blade exposure.
-—For the United Kingdom
IMPORTANT
The wiers in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
BLUE; NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK. The wire which is coloured
BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L
or coloured RED.
In the U.K., this unit is sold without an
AC plug.
THE APPLIANCE CONFORMS WITH
EEC DIRECTIVE 87/308/EEC RE-
GARDING INTERFERENCE SUPPRES-
SION.
CONFORME AL D.M. 13 APRILE 1989
DIRETTIVA CEE/87/308.

ANTENNAS AND SPEAKERS
FM Antenna
If the AG-V1200 is used in an area with
strong FM signals, a "T" type antenna
(dipole) may provide a sufficiently strong
signal. To connect this antenna, attach the
leads to the 300-ohm terminals, fully extend
the upper sections of the "T" and position it
for the optimum reception when tuned to a
broadcast.
In a weak signal area, the use of a roof-top
FM antenna is recommended. A 3-element
antenna is generally sufficient for medium
distances and a 5-element or better antenna
may be required for longer distances and in
fringe areas.
Two types of outdoor antenna are available,
300-ohm balanced and 75-ohm unbalanced
antennas. 300-ohm antennas use a flat twin-
lead cable, similar to a standard TV antenna.
75-ohm antennas use a coaxial cable and
these are recommended fcr use in areas
subject to interference such as near a road
where car ignition noise is a problem. After
installing a roof-top antenna, check that it is
pointing in the direction from which most
Stations are received.
FM Antenna Connection
When connecting 300-ohm antenna leads,
slide the lugs under the terminals marked
"300 ohm’.
To install a 75-ohm coaxial cable, first strip
the covering of the cable, insert under the
clamp so that the clamp is in contact with the
shielding, wrap the core wire around the "75
ohm" FM antenna terminal, then tighten the
knurled knob, as shown in the diagram below.
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752. FM coaxial
cable antenna
AM Antenna
AM Loop Antenna
The AG-V1200 is equipped with a high-
performance AM LOOP ANTENNA attached
to the rear panel by a snap-in hinge.
In areas where signals are strong or near
broadcast stations, the AM loop antenna on
the rear panel may be sufficient. This
antenna is effective except in areas where
the signal strength is very low, or in a
concrete building. Position this antenna so
that the broadcast is heard most clearly when
tuned to an AM broadcast. The AM loop
antenna can be detached and removed from
the antenna holder then hung from a wall,
window frame, etc., wherever reception is
best.
AM Loop Antenna Connection
Securely connect the loop aritenna leads
between the AM and GND- ANTENNA
terminals of this unit.
AM loop antenna
Outdoor Antenna
If you have difficulty receiving AM broad-
casts clearly with the AM loop antenna, an
insulated vinyl wire longer than 15 ft. can be
connected to the AM antenna terminal and
set near a window or as high outdoors as
possible.
AM Outdoor Antenna Connection
The insulation should be stripped off the end
of the antenna wire which should then be
connected to the AM terminal. Connect
another wire between the AM GND terminal
of the unit and a reliable ground.
Note: Do not disconnect the AM loop
antenna leads at this time.
Speakers
Notes:
@ When connecting speakers, be sure to
switch power off.
© Be sure to use front speakers having an
impedance of 4 to 16 ohms and rear
speakers having an impedance of at least
8 ohms.
Connect the main pair of the front speakers
to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals, and
connect the second pair to the FRONT
SPEAKERS B terminals. Connect the sur-
round speakers to the REAR SPEAKERS
terminals. Connect the speaker cables to
each of the speaker terminals as shown in the
diagram.
* Press the lever, insert the stripped
end of the cord, then release the
lever so that the cord is held
securely.
Speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR (on
the Rear Panel)
Note: When setting this selector, be sure to
switch power off.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
A+B: 89 OR MORE
AOR B:8Q OR MORE—y _g—AOR B: 49 TO LESS THAN 62
READ OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE SETTING.
When connecting the front speakers to the
FRONT SPEAKERS terminals, use a flat-
bladed screwdriver to set the IMPEDANCE
oe switch according to the table
below.
When using the speaker A or speaker B
separately
Speaker Selector
impedance position
42, 62 AORB:
4Q TO LESS THAN 8Q
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8Q OR MORE
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When using speakers A and B simultaneously
Speaker Selector
impedance position
82, 16Q | A+B:
8Q OR MORE
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e@ When the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
switch is set to "A or B: 8Q OR MORE’, it
is impossible to use A and B speakers at
the same time.
Therefore, when using speakers A and B
simultaneously, be sure to set the
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to the "A
+B: 8Q 0R MORE" position.

OPERATIONS
Simplified Operating Procedure
When operating your unit for the first time,
follow these simplified instructions.
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2.
3.
Set the MASTER VOLUME control to the
"0" position.
Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT
position.
Set the BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE
controls to their center (click) positions.
. Press the POWER button to turn the
power on.
. Select the required input source by
pressing one of the FUNCTION buttons.
To listen to a source other than a tape
deck, be sure to set the TAPE/DAT
MONITOR button to OFF (TAPE
MONITOR indicator will not be lit). Refer
to the tables in "Source Signals Output to
Output Terminals" on page 12.
. Press the BYPASS button to set the
surround mode to OFF.
Select the front speaker system to be
used with the SPEAKERS select buttons.
Start playing the source component, and
gradually turn up the volume to the
required level with the MASTER
VOLUME control.
e@ LOUDNESS Control @
© BASS and TREBLE Controls ®
© SPEAKERS Select Buttons @
e@ MUTING Button @(on the remote
When loudness compensation is
required, adjust this control by
rotating it counter-clockwise (towards
higher numerals), and adjust the
MASTER VOLUME control.
When the LOUDNESS control is
rotated fully counterclockwise (to the
"10" position), maximum loudness
compensation is applied to the output
sound.
These two tone controls are used to
obtain a “flat" frequency response or
the tone which suits your individual
listening preference. The BASS
control adjusts low frequencies and
the TREBLE control adjusts high
frequencies.
These buttons are used to select
front speaker systems A and/or B.
Before operating these buttons, refer
to the "Speaker IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR" on page 6.
control unit)
Press this button to decrease the
volume of the front speakers or
headphones instantaneously. When
this button is pressed (the LED
indicator in the MASTER VOLUME
control knob will flash), the output
level will be decreased by 20 dB. To
restore the original output level,
press it again.
Listening to Radio Broadcast
Press the POWER button to ON.
2. After making sure that the TAPE/DA
MONITOR button is set to OFF, press the
TUNER button, then select the required
band by pressing either the AM or FM
button.
3. Tune to the desired station using the
appropriate tuning methods which are
described in the next section.
4. Adjust the volume and tone as required
using the MASTER VOLUME, BASS,
TREBLE, and LOUDNESS controls.
e FM MODE Button @
This button is used to alternate FM
reception between stereo and mono.
Stereo
To receive FM broadcasts in stereo,
Press this button to set to the stereo
mode (so that the STEREO indicator
lights).
_ Mono
If this button is pressed again while
receiving an FM broadcast in the
Stereo mode, the STEREO indicator
goes out and the FM broadcast will
be received in mono. It may be
difficult to hear stereo broadcasts
Clearly in areas where the signals are
weak and reception is noisy; in such a
case, use the mono mode to reduce
noise.
Note: When power is switched on or
the reception band is changed,
the unit is automatically set to
the stereo mode.
e TUNED Indicator @'s ©
This indicator lights when correctly
tuned to a broadcast.
Tuning Methods
Following step 2 in "LISTENING TO RADIO
BROADCASTS” above, tune to the required
station using one of four tuning methods; auto
tuning, manual tuning, direct tuning and
preset tuning.
Auto Tuning:
First press the AUTO/MANU TUNING button
(the AUTO indicator lights) to set to the Auto
Tuning mode.
Check that the AUTO indicator is lit and
press the TUNING UP or DOWN button. The
next station broadcasting at a higher or
lower frequency is automatically located and
tuned in. During tuning, interstation noise will
be muted automatically. When the upper limit
frequency in each band is reached, the
frequency displayed changes to the lower
limit frequency, then tuning starts again
upward. When the lower limit frequency is
reached, tuning restarts downward from the
top frequency.
Note: When power is switched on, the unit
is always set to the Auto Tuning
mode.
Manual Tuning:
The Manual Tuning mode is normally used to
tune to staticns broadcasting weak signals.
Press the AUTO/MANU TUNING button
again (so that the AUTO indicator goes out)
to set to the Manual mode.
When the TUNING UP or DOWN button is
pressed, the frequency is changed up or
down at fixed steps in the each band. Holding
the UP or DOWN button pressed for more
than 0.5 seconds causes the frequency to
change continuously upward or downward.
When you release your finger from the UP or
DOWN button, the frequency will stop
changing.
Direct Tuning:
With this method, the required frequency is
input directly using the numeric keys.
1. Press the DIRECT TUNING button so that
“---=" blinks in the display.
2. Input the required frequency using the
numeric keys.
For US.A/Canada Models |
FM: 100-kHz steps
AM: 10-kHz steps
Ex.: FM 87.7 MHz
Ex.: AM 780 kHz
For Europe/U.K. Models
FM: 50-kHz steps
AM: 9-kHz steps
Ex.: FM 107.55 MHz
Ex.: AM 1008 kHz
Notes:
e |f the input frequency is out of the
receivable frequency range, the fre-
quency blinks for several seconds, then
the previously stored frequency will
resume in the display.

Preset Tuning:
This unit has a station preset memory which is
convenient when you {isten to many radio
ations. Preset tuning allows you to store a
total of up to 30 FM/AM stations, in any
desired sequence. Once these stations have
been stored in memory, as long as the power
plug is connected to the wall outlet, they are
retained indefinitely. Even if the power plug
is disconnected from the wall outlet, they are
Maintained for about four hours. Refer to
“Memory Backup Function" on page 11.
Therefore, it is not necessary to re-enter the
preset stations every time the power is
turned on.
2
rie the Preset Memory
. Tune to a station using the AUTO,
MANUAL or DIRECT tuning mode as
described above.
2. To store the station in the preset memory,
press the MEMORY button. The
MEMORY indicator will light for
approximately 5 seconds.
3. While the MEMORY indicator is lit, input
the desired channel number by pressing
the numeric key(s). In this-way, the
currently displayed information -- band
(FM or AM) and frequency -- are stored
in memory in that channel.
Note: If a frequency has already been
stored in the preset channel
specified, the previously stored
frequency will be replaced by the
new frequency.
Ex.: Channel 1
Ex.: Channel 10
Ex.: Channel 20
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then
Ex.: Channel 30
Press 3 times.
Note: It is not necessary to press the
“O' key for the unit's digit.
4. To release the preset memory mode while
the MEMORY indicator is lit, press the
MEMORY button again.
Recalling Frequencies from the Preset
Memory
Press the numeric key(s) corresponding to
the channel number to recall any required
station.
e Using the MEMORY SCAN Button
When this button is pressed, the preset
channel number (with band and frequency)
stored in memory for the band selected
(AM or FM) will be scanned upward
sequentially at 5-second intervals. To
releae this function (when you hear a
broadcast you wish to listen to), press this
button again.
© Using the MEMORY SKIP Button (on
the Remote Control Unit)
Every time this button is pressed, tuning
skips to the next higher preset channel
stored in memory for the band selected.
Listening to Records or Compact
Discs
1. Press the POWER button to ON.
2. Making sure that TAPE/DAT MONITOR
button is set to OFF, press the PHONO or
CD* function button.
* If the CD DIRECT button is pressed
(the LED indicator over it will light)
instead of the CD button, sound from
compact discs will be heard with
greater purity because the signal from
* the disc bypasses the tone control
circuit (BASS, TREBLE).
e The CD DIRECT button has priority
over the settings of the CD and
TAPE/DAT MONITOR buttons.
e To cancel the CD DIRECT input,
press the CD DIRECT button again
or press one of the FUNCTION
buttons (other than the CD and
TAPE/DAT MONITOR buttons).
The input will be switched to the
source indicated in the display.
3. Operate the tuntable (with a moving
magnet cartridge) or CD player to start
waifhcn
playback.
4. Adjust the volurne and tone as desired
using the MASTER VOLUME, BASS and
TREBLE, LOUDNESS controls.
Playing Back Audio Cassette
Tapes
1. Press the POWER button to ON.
2. Press the TAPE/DAT MONITOR button
to ON (the TAPE/DAT MONITOR indi-
cator will light).
Check that LED indicator over the CD
DIRECT button is not lit.
3. Operate your tape deck for playback
according to its instruction manual.
4. Adjust the volume and tone as required
using the MASTER VOLUME, BASS and
TREBLE, LOUDNESS controls.
Recording Audio Cassette Tapes
. Press the POWER button to ON.
2. Select the source to be recorded with the
FUNCTION selector buttons; VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, CD (or CD DIRECT), PHONO,
or TUNER. If the TUNER buttton is
selected, tune to the required station.
3. Play back the program source.
4. Operate your tape deck for recording
according to its manual.
Playing a Source Connected to
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
1. Switch on the power of the TV and video
source component.
2. Press the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 button
and play the video source corresponding
to the button selected.
3. With the TAPE/DAT MONITOR button
set to OFF*, you can watch the picture
from the video source component on the
TV and listen to the sound through the
speakers.
* If TAPE/DAT MONITOR button is set
to ON and an audio tape is played
back, you can watch the picture from
the video source while listening to
sound from the tape deck.
Note: When piaying back the video source
component connected to the VIDEO
2 terminals and an audio component
(CD player, turntable or the AG-
1200's tuner), if the function button
corresponding to the audio com-
ponent is pressed with the TAPE DAT
MONITOR button set to OFF, you
can watch the picture while listening
to the audio component.

Playback Playback
7 Audio
ice Source Component
POO (Ex.: CD Player)
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| Video ! Audio
Signal ! Signal
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IN 1 cD
AG-V1200
CD Button: ON
TAPE/DAT MONITOR: OFF
—<— —-——
TV nontor| j Speakers
Recording with VIDEO 1
Dubbing from VIDEO 2 to VIDEO 1
When the VIDEO 2 button is pressed with
TAPE/DAT MONITOR button set to OFF, the
audio/video signals from VIDEO 2 can be
dubbed onto VIDEO 1.
i
| Video 2-to-Video 1 Dubbing
VIDEO 2 Deck | Playback
Video 4 Audio
Signal t Signal
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2
IN
AG-V1200
VIDEO 2: ON
TAPE/DAT MONITOR: OFF
VIDEO 1
OUT OUT
VIDEO 1 Deck | Recording
S.A.V.E. (Secondary Audio Video
Editing) SYSTEM Function
When an audio source FUNCTION button
(CD, CD DIRECT *1, PHONO, or this unit's
tuner) is pressed with the TAPE/DAT
MONITOR button set to OFF*2, the audio
signal is recorded on the deck connected to
VIDEO 1 together with the video signal from
the deck connected to VIDEO 2.
Notes: “ If the CD DIRECT button is ON,
the TAPE/DAT MONITOR button
Setting is immaterial.
2 If the TAPE/DAT MONITOR
button is set to ON, its audio
signal is recorded on the VIDEO
1 deck.
S.A.V.E. SYSTEM FUNCTION
Playback Playback
Audio
VIDEO 2 Deck Component
(Ex.: CD Player)
+
Video 1 Audio
Signal Signal
'
1
viDeo2 |
IN
AG-V1200
CD Button: ON
TAPE/DAT MONITOR: OFF
VIDEO 1}
OUT 4
VIDEO 1
OUT
1
1
VIDEO 1 Deck | Recording
Note: Regardless of setting of any
FUNCTION button (including the
TAPE/DAT MONITOR and CD/
DIRECT buttons), it is always
posssible to dub video signals from
the deck connected to VIDEO 2 to
that connected to VIDEO 1.
Using the Surround Effect
Available Surround Modes
DOLBY SURROUND*
This mode allows you to enjoy video tapes,
videodiscs and other sources encoded with
Dolby Surround information.
This unit incorporates a Dolby Surround
decoder circuit to reproduce the original
recorded information accurately, to create a
realistic feeling of presence, like that in a
movie theater.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Additionally licensed under one or more of
the following patents: U.S. numbers
3,632,886, 3,746,792, and 3,959,590;
Canada numbers 1,004,603 and
1,037,877. "Dolby" and the double-D
symbol DOO are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
THEATER Surround
For stereo sources not encoded with Dolby
Surround, this mode creates a surround
effect like that in a movie or live theater.
HALL Surround
For stereo sources not encoded with Dolby
Surround, this mode creates a surround
effect including rich natural reveberations
similar to those heard in a concert hall.
Placing the Speakers
The figure below shows a typical rear
speaker placement to obtain a good
surround effect.
Place the speakers where they sound best.
TV Monitor
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Speakers
Rear Surround
Speakers
Listening to Surround Sound
Input Balance Setting
1. Press the DOLBY SURROUND button* to
position the B symbol against the
DOLBY SURROUND indicator.
* If using the remote control, press its
SURROUND MODE button repeatedly
to set the surround mode to DOLBY
SURROUND
e Each time the SURROUND MODE
button is pressed, the Surround
mode changes cyclically in the
following order.
DOLBY SURROUND
THEATER
HALL
BYPASS

2. Set the front speakers to OFF using the
SPEAKER button(s).
3. Playing back a Dolby Surround source,
adjust the INPUT BALANCE control so the
volume of sound from the rear speakers
becomes maximum. (If a Dolby Surround
source is not available, play a monaural
source and adjust for minimum rear
channel volume.)
4. Set to the required Surround mode.
5. Play a source with which you can obtain a
good surround sound effect.
Front/Rear Balance Setting
6. Set the front speakers to ON using the
SPEAKER button(s), and adjust the REAR
LEVEL control* to balance the relative
volumes of the front speakers and rear
surround speakers.
* The REAR LEVEL control adjusts the
rear speaker volume.
Total Output Level Setting
7. Adjust the MASTER VOLUME control* to
listen to sound with the surround effect at
the most appropriate volume.
* The MASTER VOLUME control
adjusts the volume of both the front
and rear speakers simultaneously.
To Release the Surround Mode
Set the Surround mode to BYPASS when you
want to listen to sound without any of the
three surround effects.
Adjusting Delay Time
Each of the surround modes requires sound
from the rear speakers to be delayed slightly
Telative to that from the front speakers. The
delay time is adjustable using the DELAY
TIME switch, independently for each
surround mode.
1. Set to the required Surround mode.
2. Adjust the delay time using the DELAY
TIME switch. The delay time can be
adjusted within the ranges shown in the
table below. Each time the switch is
pressed, the delay time is increased in a
3-msec. step. When it reaches the upper
limit, the next time the button is pressed, it
goes to the lower limit.
Delay Time Setting
SURROUND Adjustable Initial
MODE Range setting*
DOLBY 7
surrounp | '-90ms gins
THEATER 0-39ms 27ms
HALL 0-39ms 33ms
* The delay times are set to these values
when the unit leaves the factory and reset
to these values when the AC cord of the
unit is disconnected for over 4 hours.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The UR-400 Remote Control Unit provided
allows the receiver (and the entire system, if
it consists of TEAC components) to be
Operated from a distance. With it you can
contro! most of the functions of the receiver
and other components included in the system
from your listening position.
When operating with the remote control unit,
point the top of the remote control unit at the
REMOTE SENSOR window of the receiver
within the effective range for remote control
operation shown in the diagram.
Batteries
Battery Installation
1. Remove the battery compartment cover
on the rear of the remote control unit, as
shown in the figure.
2. Insert two “SUM-3”, "AA", or R06
batteries.
Make sure that the batteries are installed
with their positive (+) and negative (-)
poles positioned correctly.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover
as shown in the figure.
ies
To remove the cover
Push the tab in the direction of arrow @,
then lift cover @ to take it off.
To replace the cover
Insert two tabs @ into the slots, then
press the cover in the direction of arrow
@ to put it back in place.
Battery Replacement
if you notice that the distance between the
remote control unit and the receiver within
which correct operation is possible becomes
shorter, it indicates that the batteries are
nearly exhausted. In this case, replace both
batteries with new ones.
Precautions Concerning Batteries
© Be sure to insert the batteries with correct
positive (+) and negative (—) polarities as
indicated in the battery compartment.
© Do not use an old battery and a new
battery at the same time.
© Use batteries of the same type. Never use
batteries of different types together, even
when they have the same shape.
e Both rechargeable and non-rechargeable
batteries can be used. Refer to the
precautions on their labels before use.
© Do not heat or disassemble batteries and
never dispose of old batteries by throwing
them ina fire.
Remote-controlled Operation
Cautions on Use of the Remote
Control Unit
© Even if the remote control unit is operated
within the effective range, remote control
operation may be impossible if there is any
obstacle between the receiver and the
remote control unit or if it is outside the
effective angle.