AP701 - Receiver TEAC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AP701 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. 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 batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equiva- lent 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.EN

Model for USA Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Model number: AP-701Trade name: TEACResponsible party: Pioneer & Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationAddress: 22828 Lockness Avenue, Torrance, CA90501 U.S.A.Telephone number: 1-201-785-2600This 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.InformationThis 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.Pb, Hg, Cd4 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 Foot pads × 3 Owner’s manual (this document, including warranty) × 1 o For information about the warranty, users living in the USA and Canada should see pages44–45 and the back cover (warranty document). Users living in Europe and other regions should see page45. 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. 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. Included accessories

Placement precautions o Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that will be used 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 and 10cm (4") open behind it. Failure to provide these gaps could cause heat to build up inside and result in fire. 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 back of the unit. If you are in any doubt regarding 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 to the bottom plate of this unit.The pinpoint feet and their stands are loose, but the stands support the unit when it is placed, effectively dispersing vibrations.ChassisPinpoint foot (metal)Foot-stand (metal)Screws that attach foot-stand o The included foot pads are intended to protect the surface where the unit is placed. Apply them to the bottoms of the foot-stands to avoid scratching the surface where the unit is placed.6 Names and functions of parts (front)

STANDBY/ON switch Use to put the unit into standby mode or turn it on.

Level meters These show the output levels. o The level meters are illuminated when amplifier output is on.

Status indicator This shows the status of the unit. Lit MutedBlinkingAmplifier protection circuit operating (amplifier output off)

Dimmer switch (¦) Use this to change the brightness of the level meters (page13).

METER gain switch Use this to change level meter operation (page13).

INPUT selection switch Use this to switch between RCA and XLR inputs (page13).

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.EN

Names and functions of parts (back)

SPEAKER terminalsSpeakers that have nominal impedances between 4Ω and 8Ω are supported.Use commercially-available speaker cables to connect the speakers. Analog audio input (INPUTS) connectorsUse 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 cablesOUTPUT MODE switchThis sets the output mode.STEREO: stereo power amplifier (page9)BI-AMP: mono bi-amplifier (page10) Always disconnect speakers before changing the output mode. Reconnect the speakers after changing the mode.Using 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 (page9).Using with BI-AMP 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 (page10). 12V TRIGGER connectorsUse these to control power from an external source.Do not connect anything to these connectors when not using them (page11).Use commercially-available mono mini plug cables for connections. SOFTWARE maintenance portThis is used for maintenance. Do not connect anything to this port unless instructed to do so by our service department. AUTO POWER SAVE switchThis 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 30minutes. 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.8 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 perfor-mance is reduced. Moreover, length also increases inductance 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 – 8Ω. 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 damage 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. How to connect speakers Using bare speaker wires 1 Remove about one centimeter (1/2") of insula- tion from the ends of the speaker cables and twist the core wires well. 2 Turn the terminal caps counterclockwise to loosen them. 3 Insert the wires into the holes in the terminal posts and turn the terminal caps clockwise to securely connect them. Connecting speakers o Connect them so that the wire insulation is not touching the terminal. 4 Conrm that the cables are fastened securely by gently pulling them. Using spade connectors Insert the connectors between the caps and bases of the terminals. Then, tighten the caps securely. o When connecting speakers with spade connectors, they should have inside diameters of at least 8mm. Using banana plugs Connection is also possible 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 model In 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 connectors.If a black cap should become separated from its terminal, return it to its original position.EN

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 using a set of only one type.Speaker Speaker R L Audio output (PRE OUT, etc.) R L

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. 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.10 Connections (continued) 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 connectors will be output from both the L and R SPEAKER terminals.

ATTENTION o Bi-amplification is not possible with speakers that do not have both low frequency (LF) and high frequency (HF) connectors. o When using bi-amp connections, remove speaker terminal links and disconnect the connections between speaker ¥ connec- tors and between ^ connectors. o Do not connect anything to the unit’s analog audio INPUTS R connectors.Doing so could result in damage.

Set the OUTPUT MODE switch to BI-AMP.Set the OUTPUT MODE switch to BI-AMP. o Set the INPUT selection and OUTPUT MODE switches for the R channel the same as for the L channel. Connection example XLR cableXLR cableRCA cableRCA cableIncluded power cordIncluded power cordWall outlet Wall outletConnect using a set of only one type.Connect using a set of only one type.Speaker Speaker R L Audio output (PRE OUT, etc.)AP-701 for R channel AP-701 for L channelXLR pin assignment1. COMMON2. HOT (+)3. COLD (−)Preamplifier or other device with a preamplifier function (such as a DAC) ccEN

Synchronizing the power supply with external devices (trigger function) The power supply of this unit can be synchronized with a connected preamp or other device that supports trigger functions. Use commercially-available mono mini plug cables for connections. ATTENTION To use the trigger function, set this unit’s STANDBY/ON switch to ON. 12V TRIGGER connectors

Connect this to the trigger output connector of a preamp or other device. This will make the power operation of that preamp or other device control this unit, putting it in standby and turning it on. THRU (through output) Signals input through the IN connector are output unchanged. By connecting this to a device that supports trigger input (e.g. a power amplifier or subwoofer), its power supply can also be syn- chronized with the device connected to this unit’s IN connector. When in BI-AMP mode, connect the THRU and IN connectors as shown in the illustration. Device that supports trigger output (preamp, etc.)

Mono mini plug cable Mono mini plug cable12 Basic operation 5 Start playback on the source device, and adjust the volume on the preamplier. Adjust the preamplifier volume after the status indicator becomes unlit. Turning the power off 1 If a source device is playing, 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. 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. Connection example Source device CD player or other audio out- put device Preamplifier Preamplifier or other device with a preamplifier function (such as a DAC) AP-701 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. 4 Turn this unit on. The status indicator will light and the mute function will be activated. When the amplifier operation stabilizes, the indicator will become unlit and the mute function will be deactivated.EN

Dimmer You can change the brightness of the level meters.The dimmer switch (¦) has three positions. The switch position sets the brightness as follows.Position BrightnessBRIGHT BrightNormalDARK Dim Changing level meter operation The METER gain switch has three positions. The switch position sets the operation as follows.Position Operation+20 +20dBNormalOFF Off o When level meter operation is +20dB, needle movement will be greater than usual. Switching inputs The INPUT selection switch has two positions. The switch position sets the input as follows.Position InputXLR XLRRCA RCA

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. 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 30minutes.14 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 (page12). e Use the preamplifier to select the source that you want to hear (page12). e Reconfirm the connections with other equipment. e Check the INPUT selection switch setting. The status indicator is 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 status indicator is 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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