TEAC A-BX10 MKII Owner's manual

Brand: TEAC

Model: A-BX10 MKII

Category: Audio amplifiers

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

A-BX10 MK II

a-bx10mk™

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Integrated Stereo Amplifier

OWNER’S MANUAL ..................................3

MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE...................6

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG........................9

MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI .....................12

MANUAL DEL USUARIO ........................15

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING.........................18

9A07108800

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.

– 2 –

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

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.

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.

"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)

GROUNDING 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.

– 3 –

Before Use

Read This Before Operating

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. The wires in this mains

lead are coloured in accordance with

the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH

BLUE: NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE

WARNING: This apparatus must be

earthed.

As the colours of the wires in the mains

lead of this apparatus may not

correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in your plug

proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured GREEN-

and-YELLOW must be connected to the

terminal in the plug which is marked by

the letter E or by the safety earth

symbol © or coloured GREEN or

GREEN-and-YELLOW.

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.

● Place the amplifier on a hard flat

surface.

● The ventilation holes should not be

covered. Make sure there is at least 20

cm (8 inches) of space above and at

least 5 cm (2 inches) of space besides

the amplifier. Do not place CD player or

other equipment on top of the amplifier.

● 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.

● When removing the power plug from the

wall outlet, always pull directly on the

plug; never yank the cord.

● Do not attempt to clean the unit with

chemical solvents, as this might damage

the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

● Keep this manual in a safe place for

future reference.

Notes on Power Sources

● Plug the AC power cord into an AC wall

receptacle. The correct voltage for

operating your unit is printed on the rear

panel.

∑ Main POWER Switch

● The main POWER switch is located on

the rear of the unit.

Press the ON side of this rocker (seesaw)

switch to turn power ON (standby position);

press the OFF side to turn power off.

Whenever the power is ON, the indicator on

the front panel glows red.

Note: Leave this main power switch ON at

all times.

∑ AC IN Socket

Plug the provided AC power cord into this

socket.

∑ Fuse Holder

After replacing fuses, be sure to close the

fuse compartment until it clicks.

When operating the remote control unit,

point it towards the remote sensor on the

front panel of the unit.

∑ Battery Installation

Remote Control Unit

1. Remove the battery compartment

cover.

2. Insert two “AAA” (R03, UM-4) dry

batteries.

Make sure that the batteries are

inserted with their positive ± and

negative — 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 player 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

… Be sure to insert the batteries with

correct positive ± and negative —

polarities.

… Use batteries of the same type. Never

use different types of batteries

together.

… Rechargeable and non-rechargeable

batteries can be used. Refer to the

precautions on their labels.

… 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

compartment and replace the batteries

with new ones.

… Do not heat or disassemble batteries

and never dispose of old batteries by

throwing them in fire.

Main fuse

Spare fuse

– 4 –

Front Panel

1 power switch

When the main power switch on the rear

panel is ON:

Turn the front power switch to ON.

Turn it again to the Standby Position to

switch power OFF, and the LED indicator

glows red.

2 remote sensor

3 volume control

This control is used to adjust signal output

levels to the speakers.

Use the level control (

) buttons to

adjust the volume. The volume can be

adjusted in 1 dB units from 0 dB (minimum)

to 79 dB (maximum).

4 volume level display

The current level setting is shown on the

display.

5 input selector & indicators

Turn the selector to choose the input

source to be played (tuner, tape 1, CD,

balanced, and aux).

The input source indicator will light.

6 tape 2 monitor switch & indicator

source:For reproduction of sound

from a source selected using the

input selector. The LED indicator

will not light.

tape: For reproduction of sound using

tape 2 monitor. The LED indicator

will light.

Phono Play

The PA-B10 plug-in "balanced MM/MC

preamplifier" board is optionally

available so you can connect a

turntable to this unit.

Certain buttons on the remote control unit

and on the front panel of the amplifier have

the same or similar functions and have the

same reference numbers.

● The power is turned on/off (standby) by

pressing the power button on the

remote control unit in standby mode.

7 muting button

(on the remote control unit)

Press this to mute (0 dB) the sound from the

speakers when answering the telephone,

etc. To restore the original volume, press

the input selector buttons or level control

(˙/¥) buttons. While muting is engaged,

the volume level display shows 0 dB.

8 balance control button

This button is used for adjusting the

balance of the volume level between the

left and right channels.

Press the balance button (the balance LED

indicator will light.), then press the level

control (

) buttons.

The level setting is shown on the display.

The balance level can be adjusted in 1 dB

units from – 6 dB to 6 dB.

9 Tone (bass/treble) controls

These two tone controls – bass and treble –

can be used to obtain a "flat" frequency

response or a tone which suits your

individual listening preference. The bass

control adjusts low frequencies and the

treble control adjusts the high frequencies.

Press the bass (or treble) button (the bass

or treble LED indicator will light.), then

press the level control (

) buttons.

It is possible to adjust the bass ( or treble)

two steps down (–1 or –2) or two steps up

(1 or 2).

● If levels are not adjusted within 10

seconds, the LED indicator will turn off,

and volume can be adjusted again.

Features and Controls

Remote Control Unit

– 5 –

Rear Panel

0Speaker Terminals

Connect left loudspeaker to "SPEAKER L",

and right loudspeaker to "SPEAKER R".

Be sure that the loudspeakers are

connected in phase.

Caution: Short-circuiting of either of the

loudspeaker terminals to the cabinet,

ground or signal cables can damage the

amplifier. Short-circuit between the

loudspeaker terminals will blow the fuses.

Always turn off the amplifier when

connecting or disconnecting loudspeaker

cables or signal cables.

Caution: The loudspeaker output is

balanced. Do not connect any equipment

with unbalanced input (e.g. spectrum

analyzers and some electrostatic

loudspeakers).

q Balanced Input Connector

The balanced input is connected with XLR

plugs in accordance with IEC

specifications.

PIN 1: GND

PIN 2: +

PIN 3: –

w GND Terminal

Connect the ground lead of the turntable to

this terminal.

e Audio Signal Jacks

● AUX Input Jacks

Connect the audio output jacks of the

VCR to these jacks.

●

CD Input Jacks

Connect the output (LINE OUT) jacks of

the CD player to these jacks.

●

TUNER Input Jacks

Connect the output jacks of the tuner to

these jacks.

●

TAPE 1 PLAY/REC Jacks

Connect the output (LINE OUT) jacks of

the tape deck to the PLAY jacks and

connect the input (LINE IN) jacks of the

deck to the REC jacks.

●

TAPE 2 MONITOR PLAY/REC Jacks

These jacks are used for connection of a

second tape deck. Connect the output

(LINE OUT) jacks of the tape deck to the

PLAY jacks and connect the input (LINE

IN) jacks of the deck to the REC jacks.

r AC IN Socket (See page 3.)

t Main POWER Switch (See page 3.)

Press the ON side of this rocker (seesaw)

switch to turn power ON (standby position).

Note: Leave this main power switch ON at

all times.

y Fuse Holder (See page 3.)

Tape Dubbing

You can dub from the deck connected to

TAPE 1 jacks to the deck connected to TAPE

2 jacks. Dubbing from TAPE 2 deck to TAPE

1 deck is not possible.

1. Set the playback deck (TAPE 1) to the

playback mode, and the recording deck

(TAPE 2 MONITOR) to the record mode.

Adjust recording level accordingly.

(Refer to the owner's manuals of the

decks.)

2. Set the input selector to the tape 1

position and set the tape 2 monitor

switch to source.

Specifications

Continuous Power Output (RMS):

100W + 100W

(20 - 20,000 Hz, 8 ohms)

160W + 160W

(20 - 20,000 Hz, 4 ohms)

Dynamic Power Output (EIA):

120W + 120W (8 ohms)

220W + 220W (4 ohms)

Total Harmonic Distortion:

(Continuous rated output power)

0.04% (20 - 20,000 Hz, – 6dB, 8 ohms)

0.06% (20 - 20,000 Hz, – 6dB, 4 ohms)

Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE;

300 mV/ 20 k ohms

BALANCED (XLR); 600mV/10 k ohms

Output Level/Impedance:

TAPE 1, TAPE 2; 300 mV/100 ohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A):

CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE; 104 dBA

Frequency Response:

CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE, BALANCED;

20 - 20,000 Hz, +0 /– 0.8 dB

Power Requirements/Power Consumption:

120 V AC, 60 Hz, 5 A (U.S.A./Canada

Model/General Export Model)

220 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 500 W (Korea)

230 V AC, 50 Hz, 500 W (Europe/ UK/

General Export Model)

Dimensions (W x H x D):

442 x 103 x 383 mm

Weight (net): 12.0 kg

Standard Accessories:

Remote Control Unit (RC-685) x 1,

AC cord x 1

Improvements may result in features and

specifications being changed without

notice.

Rear Panel

*Turn off all components before making connections.

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TEAC A-BX10 MKII Owner's manual

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Model: A-BX10 MKII

Category: Audio amplifiers

Type: Owner's manual

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