ag-h500
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AM/FM STEREO RECEIVER
9A06774500
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
presence 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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Thanks for buying a TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the
best performance from this unit.
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Lire ce manuel avec attention pour obtenir les meilleures perfor-
mances possibles de cet appareil.
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rendimiento de esta unidad.
OWNER'S MANUAL ..................................3
MANUEL DUPROPRIETAIRE................ 16
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG..................... 29
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI .................... 42
MANUAL DEL USUARIO ....................... 55
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
IT
ALIANO
ESP
AÑOL
Important Safety Instructions
2
CAUTION:
·· Read all of these Instructions.
·· Save these Instructions for later use.
·· 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 manufacturer's instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended 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.
"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 grounding 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 system. 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 circuits, 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
electric 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 following 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
indicates 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 hazards.
22) Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine 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.
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 electrician 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, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna or
cable system 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
antenna-discharge
unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
Before Use
... Place the receiver on a hard, flat
surface.
... The ventilation holes should not be
covered. Make sure there is at least 50
cm (20 inches) of space above and at
least 10 cm (4 inches) of space beside
the receiver. Do not place a CD player or
other equipment on top of the receiver.
... Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or
close to a source of heat. Also avoid
locations subject to vibrations and
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.
... Do not open the cabinet, as this might
result in circuitry damage or electrical
shock.
... Do not attempt to clean the unit with
chemical solvents as this might damage
the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
How to connect
(1) Twist the wires tightly together so that
they are not straggly.
(2) Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise
to loosen it.
The speaker terminal caps cannot be
fully removed from the base.
(3) Insert the wire into the terminal fully and
turn the terminal cap clockwise to
securely connect it.
(4) Make sure it is fastened firm by pulling
the cord lightly.
Read This Before Operating
Notes on power sources
Caution:
To avoid damaging the speakers by inputing
a sudden high-level signal, be sure to
switch the power off before connecting the
speakers.
Before connecting
... Check the impedance of your speakers.
Connect speaker with an impedance of 8
to 16 ohms.
The receiver's red speaker terminals are
the (positive) terminals and the black
terminals are the (negative) terminals.
... The side of the speaker cable is
marked to make it distinguishable from
the side of the cable. Connect this
marked side to the red terminal and
the unmarked side to the black terminal.
... Prepare
the
speaker
cords
for
connection
by
stripping
off
approximately 10 mm or less (no more as
this could cause a short-circuit) of the
outer insulation.
Speaker Connections
3
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not
suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach
a
power
point,
then
obtain
an
appropriate safety approved extension
lead or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off,
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a
mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT.
DO
NOT
make
any
connection to the larger terminal which
is marked with the letter E or by the
safety earth symbol
ç or coloured
GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this
product are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
BLUE:
NEUTRAL
BROWN:
LIVE
As these colours may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN
must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only a
correctly rated approved type should
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse
cover.
IF
IN
DOUBT
--
CONSULT
A
COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Before operating the unit, check that the
operating voltage of the unit is identical to
your local power supply. The operating
voltage is indicated on the nameplate on
the rear panel of the unit.
... Turn off power for all equipment before
making connections.
ª Power cord
... Be sure to connect the power cord to an
AC outlet which supplies the correct
voltage.
... Hold the power plug when plugging or
unplugging the power cord.
ª Main power switch
... The system cannot be turned on when
the main power switch on the side panel
is OFF.
Leave the main power switch ON at all
times.
Table of Contents
Before Use ...................................................... 3
Rear Panel Overview .................................... 4
Connections .................................................... 5
Remote Control Operation............................ 7
Front Panel Controls and
Their Functions......................................... 8
Operating the Amplifier ................................ 9
Operating the Tuner..................................... 10
Specifications............................................... 14
Troubleshooting............................................ 15
Rear Panel Overview
1Audio signal jacks:
Note:
Make sure that you connect the white pin-
plug to the white jacks (left) and the red
pin-plug to the red jacks (right).
... PHONO input jacks
Connect the output jacks of the record
player (turntable) to these jacks.
... AUX input jacks
Connect the output jacks of the VCR or
other AUXiliary source unit to these
jacks.
... CD input jacks
Connect the output (LINE OUT) jacks of
the CD player (PD-H570) to these jacks.
... MD/TAPE 2 (PLAY/REC) jacks
These jacks are used for the connection
of the MD player (MD-H500) or the
second cassette deck.
Connect the output (LINE OUT) jacks of
the MD player or cassette deck to the
PLAY jacks; the input (LINE IN) jacks of
the MD player or cassette deck to the
REC jacks.
... TAPE 1 (PLAY/REC) jacks
Connect the output (LINE OUT) jacks of
the cassette deck (R-H500) to the PLAY
jacks; the input (LINE IN) jacks of the
cassette deck to the REC jacks.
2Speaker terminals (see page 3.)
3Antenna terminals
4RESET switch
Press the RESET switch once or twice with
a pencil or a ball-point pen lightly.
... If you press this RESET switch, all the
memories will be erased. In this case, try
to preset stations again.
5REMOTE CONTROL jacks
These jacks are used for the connection of
the TEAC Mini component system (PD-
H570, PD-H500, R-H500) for the purpose of
operating it using the Remote Control unit
(RC-613 provided with the receiver) or
system control signals.
6AC OUTLETS (unswitched)
Plug the AC power cord of the source unit
(CD player, cassette deck, etc.) into this AC
OUTLETS.
7AC power cord
Plug the AC power cord into an AC wall
socket.
8Main power switch
Press the ON side of this rocker (seesaw)
switch to turn the power ON (standby
position); press the OFF side to turn the
power off.
Note:
Leave the main power switch ON at all
times.
4
78
6
45
3
2
1
Connections
... Turn off power for all equipment before
making connections.
... Read instructions of each component
you intend to use with the receiver.
System Connections
5
ENGLISH
Speaker placement
The playback characteristics of the
speakers are greatly influenced by the
placement and the room in which the
speakers are used. To find the best location
for the speakers play back some music
without using the tone controls and move
the speakers around. However, please keep
the following in mind:
... Place the speakers on a flat, solid
surface which is free from vibrations.
... Place the speakers in an area that is well
ventilated. Do not place the speakers in
a humid place.
... Keep the speakers away from direct
sunlight and heat sources (stoves, etc.).
... Keep the speakers away from the
turntable.
VCR or auxiliary source unit
L
L
R
R
White
White
White
Red
Red
Red
Audio connection cords
MD DECK
Turntable
Right
Speaker
Left
Speaker
AC Outlets:
Two unswitched, Total 100W.
Refer to "Antenna Installation" on page 6 .
CASSETTE DECK (R-H500)
CD PLAYER
(PD-H500/PD-H570)
To AC outlet
LINE
OUT
LINE
OUT
AUDIO OUT
LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
Remote
control
cord
Remote
control
cord
LINE
IN
Remote
control cord