Names And Functions Of Parts; Notes About Record Styluses; Handling Records - Teac TN-175 Mode D'emploi

Names and functions of parts

a
Platter
Place records centered on the platter.
b Counterweight
c
Tonearm lifter lever
Use to raise and lower the tonearm.
Leave it down normally.
d
Rotation speed setting switch
Select the rotation speed indicated on the record to be
played.
e Tonearm holder
This is a rest for the tonearm. Move the clasp to the right
to release the tonearm before playing a record.
f
Tonearm
g
Headshell
h
STOP button
This stops record playback.
i Record size selection lever
Select the size of the record to be played.
j
START button
This starts record playback.

Notes about record styluses

o 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.
o Always use a commercially-available stylus cleaner to clean
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 only will it worsen
the sound quality, it could also damage records. After about
400 hours of playback time, replace the stylus with one that
we specify.
Please use an Audio-Technica ATN3600L replacement stylus.
o An Audio-Technica AT3600L VM Type cartridge is installed
in this unit.
o Follow the replacement instructions in the manual of the
replacement stylus.
ATTENTION
o Since loud noises could suddenly occur, put the unit into
standby before changing the stylus.
o Be careful not to hurt your hand or the equipment.
o Be careful not to allow small children to accidentally swal-
low styluses.
o Be aware that bent styluses, for example, that result from
insufficient customer caution or an outside cause are not
covered by the warranty.
V Cartridge replacement is not possible.

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.
Label Grooves
Outer edge
Cleaning
o Fingerprints and dust on a record can cause noise and
the sound to skip, 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.
o When using a record cleaner, wipe the surface of the record
in a circular motion, following the grooves.
Precautions for use
o 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,
mold growth or other damage.
o Do not stack multiple records or place heavy objects on top
of them. Do not leave records at an angle for long amounts
of time, either. Doing so could result in warping or other
damage.
o Do not allow hard objects to directly touch the audio
grooves. Doing so could cause scratches.
o 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.
o Do not use cracked records.
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