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CD-A500
Compact Disc Player/Reverse Cassette Deck
3D0017100A
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This appliance has a serial number located
on the rear panel. Please record the model
number and serial number and retain them
for your records.
Model number
Serial number
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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 magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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OWNER'S MANUAL / MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG / MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DEL USUARIO / GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
O Read all of these Instructions.
O Save these Instructions for later use.
O Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
1) Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
2) Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions -- All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5) Cleaning -- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
6) Attachments -- Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture -- Do not use this product near water _ for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a
wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8) Accessories -- Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the man-
ufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
10) Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
11) Power Sources -- This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12) Grounding or Polarization -- This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your elec-
trician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
13) Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna or cable sys-
tem is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of anten-
na-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
"Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper ground-
ing and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
G
ROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
15) Lightning -- For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable sys-
tem. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-
line surges.
16) Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power cir-
cuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17) Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or elec-
tric shock.
18) Object and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
19) Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20) Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follow-
ing conditions:
a) when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f ) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance _ this indi-
cates a need for service.
21) Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other haz-
ards.
22) Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to deter-
mine that the product is in proper operating condition.
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting -- The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24) Heat -- The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
OCAUTION
OACHTUNG
OOBSERVERA
OADVARSEL
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation
Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during opera-
tion because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown 1.
OCAUTION
- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER.
- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ-
ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS
DAMAGED STATE.
Optical pickup:
Type : KSS-212B
Manufacturer : SONY Corporation
Laser output
: Less than 0.4 mW on the objective lens
Wavelength
: 760_800nm
1 THIS LABEL IS ATTACHED TO THE PLACE AS ILLUSTRATED TO
INFORM THAT THE APPARATUS CONTAINS A LASER COMPONENT.
1 DIESE AUFKLEBEMARKE IST AN DEM IN DER ABBILDUNG
GEZEIGTEN ORT ANGEBRACHT UM DARAUF HINZUWEISEN, DASS
IM INNERN DES GERÄTS EINE LASER-KOMPONENTE BEFINDET.
1 PÅSKRIFTEN SITTER PÅ APPARATEN SOM VISAS SOM UPPMAN-
ING OM ATT APPARATEN OMFATTAR EN INBYGGD LASERKOMPO-
NENT.
1 DETTE MÆRKAT ER ANBRAGT SOM VIST I ILLUSTRATIONEN FOR
AT ADVARE BRUGEREN OM AT APPARATET INDEHOLDER EN
LASERKOMPONENT.
2 DETTE MÆRKAT ER SOM VIST PÅ ILLUSTRATIONEN ANBRAGT PÅ
INDERSIDEN AF TOPDÆKSLET FOR AT ADVARE BRUGEREN OM AT
YDERLIGERE FREMTRÆNGEN VIL VÆRE FORBUNDET MED FARE
FOR AT UDSÆTTE SIG FOR LASERSTRÅLING.
ADVARSEL -- BETJENING AF ANDRE KONTROLLER OG REGULA-
TORER ELLER BENYTTELES AF ANDRE FREMGANGSMÅDER END
BESKREVET HERI ER FORBUNDET MED FARE FOR UDSÆTTELSE
FOR LASERSTRÅLING.
VARING: APPARATEN INNEHÅLLER LASER LOMPONENT MED
STRÅLNING ÖVERSTIGANDE KLASS 1.
"ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ
UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING"
"VAROITUS! SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ
LASERDIODIN. JOKA LÄHETTÄ (NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ) SILMILLE
VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ".
ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE
DELEN ER ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET
UNNGÅ UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
CERTIFICATION
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS
RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI-
CABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE
TEAC CORPORATION
3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN
MANUFACTURED
TIF
For U.S.A.
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CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNGTRITT AUS.
WENN DECKEL GEÖFFNET UND WENN
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT IST.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN !
VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRR ÄR URKOPPLAD.
STRÄLEN ÄR FARLIG.
ADVARSEL -USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VAROITUS! SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ
LASERDIODIN, JOKA LÄHETTÄÄ (NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ)
SILMILLE VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ.
ADVARSEL -USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE DELEN ER
ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET.
UNNGÅ UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
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Before Use
O Choose the installation location of your
unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct
sunlight or close to a source of heat.
Also avoid locations subject to vibra-
tions and excessive dust, heat, cold or
moisture. Keep away from such sources
that hum, such as transformers or
motors.
O Do not open the cabinet as this might
result in damage to the circuitry or elec-
trical shock. If a foreign object should
get into the set, contact your dealer.
O When removing the power plug from the
wall outlet, always pull directly on the
plug, never yank the cord.
O Be sure not to handle discs with dirty
fingers. Never insert a disc which has a
crack on the surface.
O Do not attempt to clean the unit with
chemical solvents as this might damage
the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
O Keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference.
This unit has been designed specifically for
reproduction of compact discs bearing the
"" mark. No other discs can be repro-
duced.
O Always place the compact disc in the
disc tray with the label facing upward.
(Compact discs can be played only on
one side.)
O To remove a disc from its storage case,
press down on the center of the case
and lift the disc out, holding it carefully
by the edges.
How to remove the disc
How to hold the disc
O Fingerprints and dust should be careful-
ly wiped off the disc's recorded surface
with a soft cloth.
Wipe radially
O Do not use thinner, benzine or alcohol as
they damage the surface of the disc's
plastic surface.
O Discs should be returned to their cases
after use to avoid serious scratches that
could cause the laser pickup to "skip."
O Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or
high humidity and temperature for
extended periods.
Long exposure to high temperatures can
warp the disc.
O Do not stick paper or write anything with
a ballpoint pen on the surface of the
label side.
Read This Before Operating
Handling the Tapes
Cassette Tape
Handling the Discs
Remote Control Unit
Do not store tapes in the following places:
, On top of heaters, exposed to direct sun-
light or in any other places with high
temperatures.
O Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers
or where they would be exposed to
strong magnetic fields.
O Where humidity is high and in dirty,
dusty places.
O Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes
to excessive shocks.
O As C-120 tapes are physically weak and
could become entangled in the transport
mechanism, do not use them.
Tape Selection:
For the automatic tape select function to
work properly, metal and chrome (cobalt)
tapes must have identification holes.
*Dolby noise reduction manufactered under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
When operating the remote control unit,
point it towards the remote sensor on the
front panel of the unit.
ª Battery Installation
1. Remove
the
battery
compartment
cover.
2. Insert two "AA" (R6, SUM-3) dry
batteries.
Make sure that the batteries are inserted
with their positive and
neg-
ative poles positioned correctly.
3. Close the cover until it clicks.
Battery Replacement.
If you notice that the distance between the
remote control unit and the unit for correct
operation becomes shorter, it
indicates
that the batteries are exhaust- ed. In this
case replace the batteries with new ones.
Precautions concerning batteries
O Be sure to insert the batteries with
correct positive and negative
polarities.
O Use batteries of the same type. Never
use
different
types
of
batteries
together.
O Rechargeable and non-rechargeable
batteries can be used. Refer to the pre-
cautions on their labels.
O When the remote control unit is not to
be used for a long time (more than a
month), remove the batteries from the
remote control unit to prevent them
from leaking. If they leak, wipe away
the liquid inside the battery compart-
ment and replace the batteries with new
ones.
O Do not heat or disassemble batteries
and never dispose of old batteries by
throwing them in fire.
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O Before connection, turn off all compo-
nents and pay special attention to left (L)
and right (R) channel indications.
O Read the owner's manual of each com-
ponent you intend to use with this unit.
Signal cords
LINE IN / OUT terminals
Connect the LINE IN terminals to the TAPE
REC terminals and connect the LINE OUT
terminals to the TAPE PLAY terminals of the
stereo amplifier using RCA pin plug cords.
O LINE OUT terminals output the compact
disc or cassette deck tape signal. When
both compact disc and tape are played
back, the tape sound has priority.
CD LINE OUT terminals
Connect the CD LINE OUT terminals to the
CD, DAT or AUX terminals of the stereo
amplifier using RCA pin plug cords.
O CD LINE OUT terminals always output
the disc signal.
Power cord
Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC
outlet which supplies the correct voltage.
Connections
Be sure to remove the power cord from the
AC outlet before repositioning the voltage
converter switch.
1. Locate the voltage selector on the rear
panel.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, set to
the appropriate 230 V or 120 V position
according to your area.
Voltage Conversion
(For general export models)
Stereo Amplifier
CD-A500
Rack mounting
Install this deck with the provided
mounting screw kit as illustrated.
Caution:
If the CD player interferes with the tuner, TV
reciever, etc., allow a reasonable distance
between them.
Headphones
When using headphones, connect the
headphone plug into the PHONES jack.
O Adjust the level of the signals output
from the phones jack.