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USER MANUAL TN-4D-O TEAC

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Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USLR SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDL. ITLLY SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNE...

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The lightning flash with arrowhead in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that could be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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The exclamation point in an ecullateral 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

●DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
- IF YOU ARE EXPERIFENCING PROBILMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTILITY HAS BEEN FILEPARED.
- 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.
2) 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 progn. 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 obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly 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 car, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/soparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
17) 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 normally, or has been dropped.
●The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
●The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
- 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.

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IN USA/CANADA, USE ONLY ON 120V SUPPLY.

CAUTION

●Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
- Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, or the apparatus.
- Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
●The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time.

Model for USA

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible party

Pioneer & Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation

Address: 278281 ockress Avenue, Torrance, CA 90601 U.S.A. Telephone number: 1-201-755-2600

This device compics with Part 15 of the 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 protection 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 communications. 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 of 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 CFS-028.

Model for Europe

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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 snow wheeled bins that have been crossed out, indicate that electrical/electronic equipment 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 each (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Pb, Hg, Cd Directive (2006/56/EC, 2013/56/LU), then the chemical symbols for those elements will be indicated beneath the WILL symbol.

e) Return and collection systems are available to end users. For more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators, please context your city office, waste disposal service or one shop where you purchased the equipment.

Table of contents

Thank you for choosing. IT AC

Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.

After reading 1, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 12

Before use....13

Preparing the record player....4

Notes about record styluses....'5

Connections....16

Names and functions of parts ....18

Dust cover 1/

Changing the cartridge 17

Handling records....18

Basic operation....16

Recording with a computer 19

Troubleshooting....20

Specifications....20

Before use

Included items

Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown below. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

Felt metal × 1

45 RFM adapter ×

Counterweight × 1

Headshell ×

Sumko MM type stereo cartridge (Oyster) preinstalled

Turntable (platter) × 1

Dust cover × 1

Dust cover hinges × 2

RCA audio cable with grounding terminal x 1

AC adapter (GPH036W-74315D) × 1

Owner's manual (the document, including warranty) ×

●The warranty for the United States and Canada is on the

back cover. See page 70 for warranty provisions.

See page 71 for information about the warranty in Europe

and other countries or areas.

Before use (continued)

Precautions for use

  • Do not place anything on the dust cover. Objects on the cover might cause noise due to vibrations or fall off, especially during paybacks.
  • Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight, close to a source of heat or in other similar conditions. Do not place the unit on top of an amplifier or other equipment that might generate heat that exceeds the operating temperature range of this unit. Doing so could cause corrosion, deformation or malfunction.
  • As the unit could become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around it for ventilation. When installing this unit, leave a little space (at least 20 cm (5°)) between it and other devices and walls to allow good heat dissipation.
    When placing it in a rack for example, leave at least 35 cm (13 3/4") open above it and 10 cm (4") open behind it. Failure to provide these gaps could cause heat to build up inside and result in fire.
  • DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK. During playback, the record rotates. Do not lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the record, the stylus, the cartridge or the unit.
    ●Always remove the record before relocating or moving this unit. Moving the unit with a record on the turnzole (pattern) could damage the record, the style and the cartridge or could cause a malfunction.
  • The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

Maintenance

If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth or use diluted mild liquid soap. Allow the surface of the unit to dry completely before using.

- Do not use chemical cleaning cloths, thinner or similar substances as they could damage the surface of the unit.

CAUTION

For safety, disconnect, the power cord from the socket before clearing.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download updates for this unit from the T-AC Global file: http://teac-global.com/

In the TEAC Downloads section, click the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language.

Preparing the record player

Keep the unit in standby while setting it up (F on page 16)

1 Cushions are attached to the tone arm for use during transportation. Remove them in the directions of the arrows.

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2 Place the unit on a flat surface.

Place it on a flat surface so that the record can be accurately traced.

3 Install the turntable (platter).

Align the turntable (platter) with the center shaft and install it.

- Place the large side of the hole down

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4 Place the felt mat on the turntable (platter).

Place the induced felt man on the turnable (platter) before using it.

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5 Install the counterweight.

Place the counterweight over the end of the tone arm, and press it gently as you turn it right to attach it.

- When the counterweight can be moved toward the bearing, installation is complete.

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6 Install the headshell.

Insert the headache on the end of the tone arm and turn the nut to secure it in place

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Balancing the tone arm and adjusting the tracking force
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text_image Counterweight racking force adjustment ring Center line Anti skating dial Arm filter lever

1 Set the anti-skating dial to zero.

2 Move the tone arm clasp to the right to release the tone arm.

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3 Raise the arm lifter lever and shift the tone arm to the left slightly.

4 Lower the arm lifter lever.

5 Turn the counterweight and adjust so that the tone arm is level.

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  • Remove the protective cap from the cartridge stylus before adjusting.
    ●He careful not to let the cartridge stylus touch the unit.

6 Return the tone arm to its original position, and use the clasp to lock it.

7 Turn the tracking force adjustment ring so that the center line aligns with 0 on the scale.

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- Only turn the ring. Be careful not to let the counterweight turn.

8 Turn the counterweight so that the tracking force adjustment ring scale matches the tracking force specified for the cartridge.

- The tracking force of the included cartridge is 2.3 g. So, turn it to 2.5 on the counterweight scale when using the included cartridge.

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- Turn it right from 0 in the direction of 0.5 and 1.0

9 Adjust the anti-skating dial.

Start with it set at 2.3 and adjust it during record playback (page 18; to the position where the left and right volumes are balanced.

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ATTENTION

Depending on the condition of a record, the e-b-right volume balance could become uneven and skipping could occur. In such cases, try making the following adjustments.

If the sound jumps backward (stylus skips backward) Slightly lower the anti-skating diet setting

If the sound jumps forward (stylus skips forward) Slightly increase the anti skating dial setting

Notes about record styluses

  • If the stylus becomes bent (damaged), it will no longer be able to accurately trace the groove. Since a bent stylus could also damage records and cause malfunction, handle styluses carefully.
    ●Always use a commercially available stylus cleaner to clear a stylus. Use of anything other than a stylus cleaner could damage the stylus.

Replacing the stylus

If the tip of the stylus becomes worn, not or y will it worsen the sound quality. It could also damage records. After about 300 hours of playback time, replace the stylus with one that we specify.

Please use a Sumiko Oyster replacement style.

- Follow the replacement instructions in the manual of the replacement style.

ATTENTION

  • Since loud noises could suddenly occur, put the unit into standby before changing the stylus.
  • Be careful, not to hurt your hand or the equipment.
  • Be careful not to allow small children to accidentally swallow styluses.
  • Be aware that bent styles, for example, that result from insufficient customer caution or an outside cause are not covered by the warranty.

Connections
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text_image Connect to line input connectors of amplifier, etc. Set the PHOVO EQ switch to CN. Connect to phono input connectors of amplifier, etc. Set the PHOVO EQ switch to THU. Amplifier, speaker system with built-in arc, recording device, etc. A B C D F E LR Included AC adapter Precautions when making connections • Do not plug the unit in until after making all connections. • Carfully read the manuals of the devices that you are connecting and follow their instructions when making

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Grounding terminal (±)

Use the grounding wire of the included RCA audio cable to connect this connector to the grounding terminal of the amplifier, for example.

■This is NOT an electrical safety ground.

If noise from speakers is conspicuous

If connecting the grounding wire of the audio cable to the grounding terminal of this unit does not reduce noise, disconnect the grounding wire and check the sound again. Use the method (connected/connected) that has the least noise

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Analog audio output connectors (L/R)

These output analog audio signals.

The P-ONO EQ switch setting changes the type of out, put signal.

Use the included audio cable (or commercially-available ones) to connect other equipment to the output connectors of this unit.

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PHONO EQ (audio output setting) switch

ON

Signals that have been amplified by the built-in equalizer amo are output from the analog audio output connectors (1/4).

THRU

The N/C or N/M cartridge signal is output directly through the analog audio output connectors (L/R).

Connect to a device with phone inputs, such as a phone equalization preamplifier or an amplifier with phone input connectors.

- When shipped new from the factory, this is set to ON.

- Set this to ON if a device is connected to the USB port.

CAUTION

When set to ON, if connected to the PHONO inputs of an amplifier, for example, the output from speakers and headphones will be very loud, which could damage equipment or harm hearing.

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USB port (USB B type)

The sound of the record is converted to digital (resolution up to 48 kHz/16-b/f) and output. Recording on a computer is possible by connecting this to a USB port on the computer using a USB cable (page 19).

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DC input connector

After completing all other connections, connect the included AC adapter to this connector. Confirm that the power plug of the AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet.

- Do not use any AC adapter other than the one included.

Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet that supplies the correct voltage. Connection to an outlet that supplies incorrect voltage could cause fire or electric shock.

Hold the power plug when plugging it into an outlet or unplugging it. Never pull or yank on the power cord.

Unplug the power cord from the outlet when you are not planning to use the unit for an extended period of time.

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STANDBY/ON button

Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on or put it in standby.

Names and functions of parts
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Turntable (platter)

Place records centered on the turntable (platter).

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Counterweight

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Tracking force adjustment ring

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Anti-skating dial

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Arm lifter lever

Use to raise and lower the tone arm.

We recommend using the arm. For fever to avoid damaging records and trylures, because it is safer and more certain than using a finger to do so.

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Tone arm holder

This is a rest for the tone arm. Move the clasp to the right to release the tone arm before playing a record.

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Tone arm

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Rotation speed setting knob

Select the rotation speed indicated on the record to be played. Rotation will stop when this is set to 0.

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Headshell

This is a universal type that allows the cartridge to be changed easily.

Dust cover

Attaching the dust cover
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text_image Dust cover Main unit Hinge

1 Insert the hinges completely into the hinge holders at the left and right ends of the back of the main unit.
2 Align the tops of the hinges with the dust cover hinge holders and insert them.

  • Close the dust cover during playback. Since doing this prevents skipping caused by unintended contact and blocks external sound pressure, it makes noise less likely to occur.
  • Do not open or close it when a record is playing. Doing so could, for example, cause the stylus to skip.
  • Keep it closed whenever possible to keep dust out.

Removing the dust cover

Hele both edges of the dust cover and lift it slowly to remove it along with the hinges from the unit. Then, remove the hinges from the dust cover.

Opening and closing the dust cover
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Opening

Hold the front edge of the dust cover and gently lift it open completely until it stops.
The dust cover will stay open in this position.

Closing

Gently lower the dust cover until it is closed.

Be careful not to pinch your fingers, for example, when opening and closing the dust cover.

Changing the cartridge

To change the cartridge, first remove the headshell from the tone arm.
- A Sumike Oyster MM type cartridge is installed in the unit. - When using an Oyster, always remove the cartridge style before couching the cartridge itself from the head sheel and before attaching the cartridge to the head shell. Pull the style as knob down at a slight angle from the front of the cartridge to remove the cartridge style. Be careful not to touch the cantilever or stylus itself.

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1 Disconnect the shell lead terminals from the cartridge.
2 Loosen the screws and remove the cartridge.

3 Attach the new cartridge and tighten the screws.

See the lustration below for the position of the screws when attached.

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4 Connect the shell lead terminals to the cartridge.

- the signals and colors of the shell leads are shown below.

Signal Color
Left channel - White
Left channel - Blue
Right channel + Red
Right channel - Green

5 Balance the tone arm and adjust the tracking force.

Follow the procedures in "Balancing the tone arm and adjusting the tracking force" on page 15.

Precautions when changing the cartridge

The weight of cartridges that can be used with this unit is limiting. See "Tone arm" on page 20. Also check the acceptable cartridge weight (with the included head shell) shown on the same page when changing the head shell.

Using MC cartridges

The equalizer amplifier built into this unit is for MM cartridges. It does not support NC cartridges.

To use an MC cartridge, connect this unit to a photo-equalizer amplifier that supports MC cartridges or an amplifier with an MC photo in our connector, for example. Then, set this unit's PHCAG EQ (audio output) setting switch to I=3.

Handling records

Holding records

When holding a record or removing it from its sleeve, avoid touching the grooves by holding the record by its label and edge with one hand or by holding it by its edge with both hands.

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Cleaning

● Fingerprints and dust on a record can cause noise and the sound to slip, as well as damage the record itself and the stylus. Use a commercially available record cleaner to clean records. Do not use thinner or anything other than a record cleaner. Such chemicals could harm the surface of the record. ● When using a record cleaner, wipe the surface of the record in a circular motion, following the grooves.

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Precautions for use

  • Do not leave records in places that are exposed to direct sunlight or are very hot or very humid. Leaving a record in such a condition for a long time could result in warping, mole growth or other damage.
  • Do not stack multiple records or place heavy objects on too of them. Do not leave records at an angle for long amounts of time, either. Doing so could result in warping or other damage.
  • Do not a low hard objects to directly touch the audio grooves. Doing so could cause scratches.
    ●After you finish playing a record, always put it back into its sleeve for storage. Leaving a record unprotected could result in warping or scratching.
  • Do not use cracked records

Basic operation

Playing records

- Remove the protective cap from the cartridge styus before using the variable.

1 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the back of the unit to turn it on.

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2 Open the dust cover slowly.

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careful not to pinch your hand, for example, when opening and closing the dust cover.

3 Place a record on the turntable (platter).

When playing a 45 RPM large-hole single record, use the included adapter.

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4 Select the rotation speed indicated on the record.

The rotation speed can be set to 33.1/3 or 45 BPM

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5 Move the tone arm clasp to the right to release the tone arm.

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6 Raise the arm lifter lever.

This raises the arm litter, keeping the tone arm up, so the stylus will not contact the record even if the tone arm is moved over it.

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- You can also manually move the tone arm to above the record without raising the arm lifter over and then slowly lower the tone arm to start playback.

7 Move the tone arm to the track where you want to start playback.

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8 Lower the arm lifter lever.

The tone arm lowers slowly until the stylus touches the record and playback begins.

- Close the dust cover during playback. Since doing this prevents sloping caused by unintended contact and blocks external sound pressure, it makes noise less likely to occur.

Do not place anything on the dust cover.

ATTENTION

- During playback, do not touch the tone arm or the record. Being so could damage the stylus tip and cause scratches on the record.

- Do not forcibly stop turntable (platter) rotat on during playback. Since this product is not a turntable designed for D/s (direct, drive), doing something like this could cause malfunction.

During record playback, feedback could occur if the volume is too loud. If this happens, lower the volume of the amplifier.

When playback finishes

1 Raise the arm lifter lever to separate the stylus from the record, and return the tone arm to its original position.

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text_image Arm filter lever Tone arm

2 Turn the rotation speed setting knob to 0 to stop the turntable (platter).

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The sound of a record can be digitally recorded on a computer by using a commercially-available unit cable to connect this unit to a USB port on the computer.

●The USB port on this unit is for connecting to a computer.

Supported operating systems

Computers running the following operating systems can be connected by USB to this unit (as of January 2019).

Windows

Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)

Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)

Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 54-bit)

Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)

Mac

05 × 1 len (10.7)

OS x Mountain Ion (10.8)

OS X Mavericks (10.9)

05 X Yosemite (10.10)

OS X El Capitan (10.11)

mecOS Sierra (1012)

macOS1 high Sierra (10.13)

mecOS Mojave (10.14)

Use with operating systems other than these is not guaranteed.

- This unit will run with the standard Windows or Mac driver, so there is no need to install a special driver.

Recording with a computer

Connecting with a computer

1 Turn the computer on.

Confirr that the operating system's working correctly.

2 Use the USB cable to connect the computer and this unit.

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text_image Technical diagram showing a mechanical assembly connected to a laptop, with labeled components and connection points.

- Use a commercially available USB cable with a ferrite core.

3 Press this unit's STANDBY/ON button to turn it on.

The computer will automatically detect the unit's USB port and identify the unit as "USB Audio CCDEC".

- To record audio from this record player using a computer, you must first install software that can be used for audio recording on the container. You may purchase the audio recording software that you prefer separately or download free software, such as Audacity (http://www.audacityteam.org/), from the Internet. As free software, Audacity is not supported by TEAC.

- When recording with a computer, do not do any of the following. Doing so could cause the computer to malfunction. Always quit the computer recording software before doing the following.

- Disconnect the USB cable

- Put the unit into standby

Computer settings

The following example explains the settings to make using Windows 10.

1 From the Start menu, select Windows System, then Control Panel.

2 Click "Sound".

If the Control Panel "View by" is set to "Category", select "Hardware and Sound". Then select "Sound".

3 Click the "Recording" tab, and confirm that "USB Audio CODEC" is set as the "Default Device".

4 Select "USB Audio CODEC", and click the Properties button.

5 Click the "Advanced" tab.

6 From the "Default Format" pull-down menu list, select the desired recording quality (format).

TIP

To record at the highest audio quality that this unit can output select "2 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz". Lowering the sampling frequency setting value will relatively reduce the size of files but also decrease the audio quality.

7 Click "OK".

After making the above settings, use audio recording software to record.

Troubleshooting

if you experience a problem with this unit, please check the following items before requesting service, something other than this unit could also be the cause of the problem. Please also check that the connected devices are also being used properly. If it still does not operate correctly, contact the controller where you purchased the unit.

No power.

→Confirm that the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet. Then press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on (pages 15 and 18).

The turntable will not rotate.

→Press the STANDRY/ON button to turn the unit on (pages 5 and 18).

Adjust the rotation speed setting knob to the rotation speed indicated on the record (page 18).

The turntable rotation speed is not right.

→Confirm that the rotation speed setting knob is set to 32 and that it rotates about 100 times in 3 minutes.

The arm does not go down even when the arm lifter lever is lowered.

→Balance the tone arm and readjust the tracking force (page 15).

Sound is odd or breaks up.

→ Check the connectors connected to the amplifier, and set the PHONQ EQ (audio output) setting switch (page 19).

The pitch is wrong.

→Select the rotation speed indicated on the record (page 18)

There is no sound.

→ When connecting this unit's analog audio output connectors to the audio input, connectors of an amplifier or other equipment, set the PIONO EQ audio output setting switch to ON (page 16).

Playback is not possible; there is noise.

→Remove the protective cap from the cartridge stylus before using the turntable.

→Reconnect PCA audio cables.

→Fingerprints and dust on a record can cause noise and the sound to skip. Use a commercially-available record cleaner to clean records (page 18).

→ Clean the stylus (page 15).

If the stylus is worn-out, replace it (page 15). The need for style replacement depends on use conditions, but we recommend replacement after about 300 hours of use.

→ Place the unit as far away as possible from TVs, microwave owns and other devices that emit electromagnetic waves.

→Plug the AC adapter into a different outlet.

Noise occurs when a record is playing.

→ Noise could occur if the tracking force is higher than cartridge's specified value. Readjust the tracking force so that it is the specified value (page 15).

The sound is skipping.

→ vibrations will cause skipping. Place this unit in a stable location.

→Clean the record.

→Do not use scratched records.

→Balance the tone arm and readjust the tracking force (page-15). The stylus and sound might skip if the tracking force is lower than the cartridge's specified value.

→If the stylus is bent, replace it.

The unit is not recognized by the connected computer.

→Check the supported computer operating systems on page 19. Operation with unsupported operating systems is not guaranteed.

→Connect it to a different USB port.

Specifications

Turntable (platter)

Drive systemDirect drive
MotorDC motor
Rotation speed33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm
Worst and flutter0.1% or less
SN ratio6 / dB or higher (A-weighted, 20kl z LP)
Turntable (planner)Alumins, a die-cast
30cm (12" diameter

Tone arm

Arm type....Static-balanced 5-snaped tone arm
Effective arm length....223 mm
Tracking force variation range....0.5 g
Acceptable cartridge weight....1.6-1.1 g

Cartridge

TypeMIN
Output voltage 2.0 mV (kHz)
lacking force1.5~2.5 g (2.3 g recommended)
Cambridge weight5.3 g
Included headshell weight
10 g (including screws, nuts and wires)
● The need for stylus replacement expenses on use conditions but we recommend replacement after about 300 hours of use.
●Replacement stylus model: Sumiko Cycter replacement stylus.

Output voltage

^1-ONO EQTRU4.0 mV (1 k=2)
^1-ONO EQCK224 mV (-13 dBV)
Output connectorsRCA

USB port

USB port that can receive power from computer USB buses (Full Speed)......USB connector type B
USB bus power support......5 V, 500 mA
Sampling frequency8 MHz, 11.025 kHz, 16 MHz, 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Quantization bit depth......16-bit

General

AC acaper power
InputAC 100V AC 240 V, 50/60 Hz
OutputDC 24 V, 1500 mA
Power consumption
Standby0.5 W or less
On (33, 4x)20 W or less
Weight 51 kg / ^3 T 12 L/kg
Operating temperature range5°C to 35°C
Dimensions W x H x Dt (including protrusions)
When the cut cover is closed
420 × 11" x 450 mm (16.5/8" x 1.5/8" x 1" x 7/8")
When the cut cover is open
420 × 381 x 402 mm (16.5/8" x 15" x 15.7/8")
When the cut cover is removed
420 × 102 x 356 mm (16.5/8" x 4.1/8" x 14.1/8")

●Performance data is specified at 20°C.

Included items

Felt max × 1

45 RPM adapter × 1

Counterweight×1

Headshe1×1

Sum: 40 MM type stereo cartridge (Oyster) pre installed

Turntable (platter) × 1

Dust cover x

Dust cover hinges × 2

© A audio cable with grounding terminal × T

AC adapter (G=036A-24C150) ×

Owner's manual (this document, including warranty) × 1

- The warranty for the United States and Canada is on the back cover. See page 70 for warranty provisions. See page 71 for information about the warranty in Europe and other countries or areas.

- Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. - Illustrations in this owner's manual might differ slightly from production models.

INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

TEAC TN-4D-O - INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES - 1

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

TEAC TN-4D-O - CAUTION - 1

A U T I N I O N : P O U R E D U I R E L R I S Q U E D' E C R O C U I O N , NE RETREZ PAS LE CAPOT (OU L'ARRIERE) . AUCUNE PIÈCE INTERNE N'EST REPARABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. CONFIEZ TOUTE REPARATION À UN SERVICE AFRES VENTE QUAL FIE.

TEAC TN-4D-O - CAUTION - 2

5 Installez le contrepoids.

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52.8±0.5mm

Windows 7 (32 bits, 64 bits)

Windows 8 (32 bits, 64 bits)

Windows 8.1 (32 bits, 64 bits)

Windows 10 (32 bits, 64 bits)

Mac

OS X Llen (10.7)

OS X Mountain Ion (10.8)

OS X Mavericks (10.9)

OS X Yosemite (10.10)

OS X El Capitan (10.11)

meos Sierra (10.12)

macOS High Sierra (10.13)

macOS Mojave (10.14)

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Adaptate: 45 hr/min x 1

Corriepods × 1

Pore cellulc × 1

Cellule stereo Sumiko de type MM (aimer-L mobile) (Oyster) preinstallée

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Windows 7 (32 bits, 64 bits)

Windows 8 (32 bits, 64 bits;

Windows 8.1 (32 bits, 64 bits)

Windows 10 (32 bits, 64 bits)

Mac

OS × Ilen (10.7)

OS X Mountain _ion (10.8)

05 X Mavericks (10.9)

OS X Yosemite (10.10)

05 X U Capitan (10.11)

macOS Sierra (10.12)

macOS High Sierra (10.13)

macOS Mojave (10.14)

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Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)

Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)

Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)

Mac

OS × Ilen (10.7)

OS X Mountain lion (10.8)

05 X Mavericks (10.9)

OS X Yosemite (10.10)

05 X Li Capitan (1911)

macOS Sierra (10.12)

mecOS High Sierra (10.13)

macOS Mojave (10.14)

1 Schakel de computer in.

Con. ricleer of h.c. besturing system correct workt.

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2 Placera apparaten på en plan yta.

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Samplingshekvens....8 kHz, 11,025 kHz, 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

(vamisening bitcijup....16 bars

Allmänt

Interval for drill temperature

Mélu (B × H × D, inclusive units distance delay)

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 commercial purposes. For products used commercially, the warranty is ninety (90) days for magnetic heads and optic 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, dependents upon the country in which original purchase was made, and enforceable only by the origin 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

  • Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.
  • Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect
  • Damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in the products owners' manual or otherwise provided with the product.
  • Damage occurring during shipment of the product. (Claims must be presented to the carrier).
  • Damage resulting from the repair or attempted repair by anyone other than TEAC or an authorized TEAC service station.
  • Damage resulting from modification or attempted modification of product not authorized by TEAC
  • Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skills, competence, or experience of the use;
  • Damage to any unit that has been altered or which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.

What TEAC Will Pay For

ILAC 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 a 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 series receipt or other proof indicating the purchase place and date, as proof of warranty coverage.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARL LIMITED DURATION TO THE LING TO THIS WARRANTY.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

TEACS LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO RELPAIR OF PLACLMINI OF ITIL PRODUCTION AT ILACS OR ION TEAC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGE BASED UPON INCOMILINANCE, LOSS OF USE OF ITIL PRODUCT, INTERRUPID OPERATION, COMMERCIAL LOSS OR LOST PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHERWISE.

SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSQUINIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ARCHITIMILITIES AND EXCLUSION'S MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND MAY VARY FROM SOME OF THE RIGHTS PROVIDED BY LAW. THESE RIGHTS MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

This product is subject to the legal warranty regulations of the country of purchase. In case of a defect or a problem, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.

In countries/regions other than the USA, Canada, Europe and Japan

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by country, state or province. If you have a warranty claim or request, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.

This product has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please write it here and retain this for your records.

Model name: TN-4D Serial number

0219 MA-2772A

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Model : TN-4D-O

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