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USER MANUAL AP505 TEAC

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.

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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION o DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. o 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. o 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 pro- vided 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 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 manufac- turer, 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. o The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position. o The mains plug is used as the disconnect device; the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. o 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.EN

CAUTION o Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. o Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. o Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. o The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time. o If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat. o CAUTION 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 120V SUPPLY.The nameplate is located on the bottom of the unit as shown below. Front side Nameplate4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Model for USA Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Responsible party: Pioneer & Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation Address: 22828 Lockness Avenue, Torrance, CA90501 U.S.A. Telephone number: 1-201-785-2600 This device complies with Part.15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Information 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. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Model for Canada Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Model for Europe This product complies with the European Directives request, and the other Commission Regulations. 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, 2013/56/EU), 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.

Company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.EN

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 × 1Rubber pads × 3Owner’s manual (this document, incluading warranty) × 1 o For information about the warranty, users living in the USA and Canada should see pages 50–51 and the back cover (war- ranty document). Users living in Europe and other regions should see page51. Maintenance Wipe dirt from the top cover and other panel surfaces using a soft cloth that has been slightly dampened with a diluted neutral cleanser.Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner or other chemi-cal agents. Doing so could damage the surface.

For your safety, disconnect the power cord from the outlet before cleaning. Using the TEAC Global Site You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site: http://teac-global.com/ In the TEAC Downloads section, click the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language. Included accessories

Placement precautions o Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you will use with it. o Do not install this unit in a location that could become hot. This includes places that are exposed to direct sunlight or near a radiator, heater, stove or other heating equipment. Moreover, do not place it on top of an amplifier or other equipment that generates heat. Doing so could cause discoloration, deformation or malfunction. Also avoid locations that are subject to vibrations or exposed to excessive dust, cold or moisture. o When installing this unit, leave a little space (at least 3cm or 1") between it and walls and other devices in order to allow good heat dissipation. If you put it in a rack, for example, leave at least 5cm (2") open above it and at least 10cm (4") open behind it. Failure to provide these gaps could cause heat to build up inside and result in fire. o You may stack this unit with a PD-501HR, NT-505 or other 501/503/505 series units. However, if heat should cause the pro- tection circuit to be activated and sound output stops suddenly, place this unit on top and with sufficient distance between it and walls and other devices in order to improve heat dissipation. o Do not place CDs, CD-Rs, cassette tapes, other audio equipment or other items that are susceptible to heat on top of the unit. Doing so could damage these items. o Do not put cloth on top of the unit or place the unit on top of bedding or thick carpets. Doing so could cause the unit to over- heat and damage it. o Do not move the unit during use. o The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage printed on the bottom of the unit. If you are in any doubt regard- ing this matter, consult an electrician. o 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. o When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug; never yank on the cord. Before use Note about pinpoint feet High-precision metal pinpoint feet are attached firmly to the bot- tom plate of this unit. The stands for these feet are loose, but when the unit is placed in position, it is supported by these pinpoint feet, which will effectively disperse vibrations. Chassis Pinpoint foot (metal) Foot-stand (metal) Screws that attach foot-stand o The included rubber pads are intended to protect the surface where the unit is placed. Apply them to the bottoms of the foot-stands.EN

Front panel names and functions A STANDBY/ON switch Use to put the unit into standby mode or turn it on. B Level meters These show the output levels. C DIMMER/METER GAIN button The brightness of the level meters changes each time you press this button (page14).Press and hold this button for three seconds to change level meter operation (page14).By using this button together with the STANDBY/ON switch, you can change the automatic power saving setting and restore various settings to their factory default values (page15). B CA8 Rear panel names and functions ABCDE

A Analog audio input (INPUTS) connectors Use these to input stereo analog audio. Connect these con-nectors to the audio output connectors of a preamplifier or another device such as a DAC that has a preamplifier function. o This unit’s XLR connectors are 2: HOT.Use commercially-available audio cables for connections.RCA: RCA cablesXLR: XLR cablesUsing with STEREO output modeConnect this unit’s R input connector to the R output connec-tor of the audio output device, and this unit’s L input connector to the L output connector of the other device (page10).Using with BI-AMP or BTL output modeConnect this unit’s L connector to the L or R connector of the audio output device. The R connector of this device is not used (pages 11 and 12). B INPUT SELECTOR switch Use this to switch between input sources. Do not switch this when the unit is on.Failure to do so could result in sudden loud noises that could damage speakers and harm your hearing. C OUTPUT MODE switch This sets the output mode.STEREO: stereo power amplifier (page10)BI-AMP: mono bi-amplifier (page11)BTL: mono power amplifier (page12) Always disconnect speakers before changing the output mode. Reconnect the speakers after changing the mode. D SPEAKERS terminals This unit supports speakers that have a nominal impedance of 4Ω – 16Ω when the output mode is STEREO or BI-AMP and 8Ω – 16Ω when BTL.Use commercially-available speaker cables to connect the speakers. E Power inlet (~IN) Connect the supplied power cord here.After all other connections are complete, connect the power cord’s plug to a wall outlet. Do not use any power cord other than the one included with this unit. Use of other power cords could result in fire or electric shock. Unplug the cord from the outlet when not using the unit for a long time. F Maintenance port This is used for maintenance. Do not connect anything to this port unless instructed to do so by our service department.EN

Notes about speaker cables o Use commercially-available speaker cables to connect the speakers. o Use the shortest speaker cables possible. The longer the cable, the greater the resistance value and the more that damping performance is reduced. Moreover, length also increases induc-tance and capacitance, degrading the sound quality of high frequencies. o Use left and right speaker cables that have the same length. Precautions when connecting speakers o Connect the power plugs after all connections have been made. o Carefully read the manuals of the devices that you are connect- ing and follow their instructions when making connections. o When the left and right grounds are shared in a sub woofer with a built-in amplifier, for example, use might not be possible depending on connection conditions. ATTENTION o This unit supports speakers that have a nominal impedance of 4Ω–16Ω when the output mode is STEREO or BI-AMP and 8Ω–16Ω when BTL. If speakers with lower impedance ratings are used, the protection circuit could operate, causing sound output to stop. In some cases, their use could even cause dam-age to this unit or the speakers. o This unit’s red terminal is positive (¥) and its black terminal is negative (^). Generally, the ¥ wire of the speaker cable is marked to distinguish it from the ^ wire of the cable. Connect the marked wire to the red ¥ terminal and the unmarked wire to the black ^ terminal. o If the exposed end of a core wire in a speaker cable contacts another cable or terminal, a short could occur. o Never allow speaker cables to cause a short. o To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the cables together with the AC power cord or other cables. Connecting speakers How to connect speakers 1 Remove about one centimeter (1/2" ) of insu- lation from the end of the speaker cable and twist the core wires well. 2 Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise to loosen it. 3 Insert the wire into the hole in the terminal post and turn the terminal cap clockwise to securely connect it. o Connect it so that none of the wire insulation is touching the terminal. 4 Conrm that the cable is fastened securely by gently pulling the cable.Connecting with banana plugsYou can also make connections using commercially-available banana plugs. First, connect the banana plugs to the speaker cables and then connect the plugs to the terminals. o Keep the caps tightened when in use. o Carefully read the instructions for the banana plugs that you are using. ATTENTION Notice about the European modelIn accordance with European safety regulations, connecting banana plugs to speaker terminals is not allowed on European models.The holes into which banana plugs could be inserted have been covered with black caps. Connect speakers using bare wires or spade lugs.If a black cap should become separated from its terminal, return it to its original position.10 Using STEREO output mode Set the OUTPUT MODE switch to STEREO. Connection example

Set the OUTPUT MODE switch to STEREO.Preamplifier or other device with a preamplifier function (such as a DAC)XLR cablesRCA cablesIncluded power cord Wall outletConnect a set of cables of one type or the other.SpeakersSelect the connectors being used. R L Audio output (PRE OUT, etc.) R L XLR pin assignment1. COMMON2. HOT (+)3. COLD (−) CAUTIONThis unit does not have a volume adjustment function. Connect this unit to a preamplifier or another device such as a DAC that has a preamplifier function, and use that device to adjust the volume. If you connect this unit to a device that cannot be used to adjust the output volume, you will not be able to adjust the volume during playback. Sound might be output from the speakers at a very loud volume, which could harm hearing or damage equipment.IMPORTANT NOTICEWhen connecting this unit to a UD-505, NT-505, UD-503 or NT-503, set the LINE OUT LEVEL to VARIABLE. Connections The use of this unit’s two built-in amplifier channels depends on the OUTPUT MODE switch setting.Connection examples for each mode are provided below. Complete all other connections before setting the STANDBY/ON switch to ON. o Carefully read the manuals of the devices that you are connecting and follow their instructions when making connections. o Do not bundle connecting cables with power cords. Doing so could cause noise. o Connect all plugs completely.EN

Using BI-AMP output mode This unit can be used as a mono bi-amplifier.Set the OUTPUT MODE switches on the units for the L and R chan-nels to BI-AMP.In BI-AMP mode, use two of these units for stereo playback.What is bi-amp connection?This method operates amplifiers independently for low-frequency and high-frequency speaker units. NOTE o Sound input through the analog audio INPUTS L connector will be output from both the L and R SPEAKERS connectors. o Sound input through the analog audio INPUTS R connector will not be output from the SPEAKERS connectors. ATTENTION o Bi-amplification is not possible with speakers that do not have both low and high frequency connectors. o When using bi-amp connections, remove speaker terminal links and disconnect the connections between speaker ¥ connectors and between ^ connectors. Connection example

Set the OUTPUT MODE switch to BI-AMP.Set the OUTPUT MODE switch to BI-AMP. o Set the INPUT SELECTOR and OUTPUT MODE switches for the R channel the same as for the L channel.XLR cableXLR cableRCA cable Wall outletIncluded power cordConnect a set of cables of one type or the other.SpeakerSelect the connectors being used. R L Audio output (PRE OUT, etc.)SpeakerAP-505 for R channel AP-505 for L channel Wall outletIncluded power cordConnect a set of cables of one type or the other.RCA cableXLR pin assignment1. COMMON2. HOT (+)3. COLD (−)Preamplifier or other device with a preamplifier function (such as a DAC)Select the connectors being used.12 Using BTL output mode This unit can be used as a mono BTL amplifier.Set the OUTPUT MODE switches on the units for the L and R channels to BTL.In BTL mode, use two of these units for stereo playback.What is BTL connection?Two amplifier channels are used to drive the speaker for one chan-nel. This is effective to realize high output for speakers with high impedance. NOTE o Sound input through the analog audio INPUTS L connector will be output from both the L and R SPEAKERS connectors. o In BTL mode, sound input through the analog audio INPUTS R connector will not be output from the SPEAKERS connectors. ATTENTION o Do not connect anything to the SPEAKERS ^ output connectors. Connections (continued) Connection example R L Set the OUTPUT MODE switch to BTL.Set the OUTPUT MODE switch to BTL. o Set the INPUT SELECTOR and OUTPUT MODE switches for the R channel the same as for the L channel.XLR cableXLR cableRCA cable Wall outletIncluded power cordIncluded power cordConnect a set of cables of one type or the other.SpeakerSelect the connectors being used. R L Audio output (PRE OUT, etc.)SpeakerAP-505 for R channel AP-505 for L channel Wall outletConnect a set of cables of one type or the other.RCA cableXLR pin assignment1. COMMON2. HOT (+)3. COLD (−)Preamplifier or other device with a preamplifier function (such as a DAC)Select the connectors being used.EN

In order to protect the speakers, turn the power for systems that this unit is connected to on and off in the following order. NOTE This explanation assumes that a preamplifier is connected to this unit.When connecting a UD-505, NT-505, UD-503 or NT-503IMPORTANT NOTICESet the LINE OUT LEVEL to VARIABLE on the UD-505, NT-505, UD-503 or NT-503 in advance. NOTE o The UD-505, NT-505, UD-503 and NT-503 are equivalent to preamplifiers. o When using a UD-505, NT-505, UD-503 or NT-503 as a USB DAC or using an NT-505 or NT-503 as a network player, it functions as a preamplifier and a source device. Connection example Source deviceCD player or other audio out-put devicePreamplifierPreamplifier or other device with a preamplifier function (such as a DAC)AP-505 Turning the power on 1 Minimize the volume of the preamplier. If using a device that cannot have its volume adjusted when it is off, minimize the volume after turning it on. 2 Turn the source device on. 3 Turn the preamplier on. Basic operation 4 Turn this unit on. The level meters will blink and the mute function will turn on. When the amplifier operation stabilizes, they will light and the mute function will turn off. 5 Start playback on the source device, and adjust the volume on the preamplier. Adjust the preamplifier volume after the level meters on this unit stop blinking and stay lit. Turning the power off 1 If a connected device is playing back, stop playback. 2 Minimize the volume of the preamplier. 3 Put the unit into standby mode. 4 Turn the preamplier o. 5 Turn the source device o.14 Dimmer You can change the brightness of the level meters. Press the DIMMER/METER GAIN button to cycle through the bright- ness settings in the following order. Bright meters

Unlit meters Changing level meter operation Press and hold the DIMMER/METER GAIN button for three seconds to cycle through the following operation modes. Press for 3seconds Normal

Off o When level meter operation is +20dB, needle movement will be greater than usual. Basic operation (continued)EN

Automatic power saving function This unit has an automatic power saving function.If the automatic power saving function is set to on, the unit will automatically enter standby mode if there is no audio input for about 30 minutes. Turning automatic power saving on and off 1 While pressing the DIMMER/METER GAIN button, set the STANDBY/ON switch to ON. 2 Immediately after setting the STANDBY/ON switch to ON, release the DIMMER/METER GAIN button. Release immediately after setting the STANDBY/ON switch to ON.Releasing the DIMMER/METER GAIN button will switch the automatic power saving function between on and off and the level meters will blink.You can check the automatic power saving setting by the blink-ing of the level meters at this time.Automatic power saving function onMeters blink every 3seconds.Automatic power saving function offAfter blinking twice at 0.4-second intervals, meters continue to alternately become lit and unlit at 3-second intervals. Restoring default settings 1 While pressing the DIMMER/METER GAIN button, set the STANDBY/ON switch to ON. 2 When the level meters blink, release the DIMMER/METER GAIN button. Keep pressing until the level meters blink.The factory default settings will be restored, and after the level meters blink twice at 0.4-second intervals, the unit will enter standby.16 If you experience a problem with the unit, please take a moment to review the following information before requesting service. If it still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer where you pur- chased the unit. The unit does not turn on. e Check that the power cord is completely plugged into the power outlet. If the outlet is switched, confirm that the switch is in the ON position. e Connect a different electrical device to the outlet to confirm that it is supplying power. Noise occurs. e Place the unit as far away as possible from TVs, microwave ovens and other devices that have strong magnetism. There is a humming noise. e If a connecting cable is near a power cord, fluorescent light or similar cause of interference, increase the distance between them as much as possible. No sound is output. e Use the preamplifier volume knob to adjust the volume (page13). e Use the preamplifier input knob to select the source that you want to hear (page13). e Reconfirm the connections with other equipment. e Check the INPUT SELECTOR switch setting on the back of the unit. The level meter lights are blinking and no sound is output. e The ¥ and ^ speaker cables might have shorted. Set the STANDBY/ON switch to STANDBY, and check the speaker connections. Troubleshooting Sound output stops suddenly and the level meter lights are blinking. e The protection circuit might have activated due to high tem- perature, excessive load or another cause. Set the STANDBY/ ON switch to STANDBY, check the power and speaker connec- tions, and wait several minutes before setting it to ON again. If this unit is becoming hot, increase the amount of space between it and walls and other devices to increase the dis- sipation of heat. Automatic power saving caused the unit to enter standby. e Set the STANDBY/ON switch to STANDBY once and then set it to ON again.EN

Warranty provisions (United States and Canada only) Length of Warranty The parts and labor warranty will be effective for one (1) year from the date of the original purchase for products not used for com- mercial purposes. For products used commercially, the warranty is ninety (90) days for magnetic heads and optical pickups, one (1) year for all other parts and ninety (90) days for labor. Who Is Covered Under This Warranty This warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada, depen- dent upon the country in which original purchase was made, and enforceable only by the original purchaser within the country in which the purchase was made. This warranty is not valid if the product was purchased through an unauthorized dealer. What Is Not Covered Under This Warranty o Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet. o Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect. o Damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in the products owners’ manual or otherwise provided with the product. o Damage occurring during shipment of the product (Claims must be presented to the carrier). o Damage resulting from the repair or attempted repair by anyone other than TEAC or an authorized TEAC service station. o Damage resulting from modification or attempted modification of product not authorized by TEAC. o Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skills, competence, or experience of the user. o Damage to any unit that has been altered or which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed. What TEAC Will Pay For TEAC will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is covered in the next section. How To Obtain Warranty Service Your unit must be serviced by an authorized TEAC service station within the country in which the product was purchased. If you are unable to locate an authorized service station in your area, please contact TEAC at the applicable address shown at the end of this warranty statement. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO TEAC WITHOUT OUR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. You must pay shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product for service. However, if the necessary repairs are covered by warranty, we will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the country in which the product was purchased. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present the original dated sales receipt, or other proof indicat- ing the purchase place and date, as proof of warranty coverage.

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Gutenbergstr. 3, 82178 Puchheim, Germany Phone: +49-8142-4208-141 0219.MA-2642A This product has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please write it here and retain this for your records. Model name: AP-505 Serial number: