TEAC TN-3B-SE Manuel remdrevet pladespiller Brugermanual

1. Introduktion

This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and proper use of your TEAC TN-3B-SE Manual Belt-Drive Turntable. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the unit and retain it for future reference. The TN-3B-SE is designed to deliver high-fidelity analog audio playback from vinyl records.

Billede 1.1: Overview of the TEAC TN-3B-SE Manual Belt-Drive Turntable in white, featuring the platter, tonearm, and dust cover.

2. Sikkerhedsinstruktioner

For at sikre sikker drift og forhindre skader skal følgende forholdsregler overholdes:

• Udsæt ikke enheden for regn, fugt, dryp eller stænk.
• Placer ikke genstande fyldt med væske, såsom vaser, på enheden.
• Sørg for tilstrækkelig ventilation. Bloker ikke ventilationsåbningerne.
• Place the unit on a stable, level surface away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and excessive vibration.
• Brug kun den strømadapter, der følger med enheden.
• Forsøg ikke at skille enheden ad eller ændre den. Overlad al service til kvalificeret personale.
• Keep the unit clean by wiping with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaners.

3. Pakkens indhold

Bekræft, at alle nedenstående varer er inkluderet i pakken:

• TEAC TN-3B-SE Turntable Unit
• Støvdæksel
• Platter
• Kør bælte
• Filtmåtte
• Modvægt
• Headshell with pre-installed AT-VM95E VM-type cartridge
• Strømadapter
• RCA Audio Cable (with ground wire)
• USB kabel
• Brugervejledning (dette dokument)

4. Opsætning

4.1 Udpakning og placering

1. Fjern forsigtigt alle komponenter fra emballagen.
2. Place the turntable on a stable, level surface, ensuring adequate space around the unit for ventilation and operation.

4.2 Montering af plade og bånd

1. Place the platter onto the center spindle.
2. Carefully loop the drive belt around the inner rim of the platter and then around the motor pulley. Ensure the belt is not twisted.
3. Læg filtmåtten oven på fadet.

Billede 4.1: Detaljeret view of the belt drive mechanism, showing the belt wrapped around the motor pulley and the platter's inner rim.

4.3 Montering af støvdæksel

Insert the hinges of the dust cover into the corresponding slots on the rear of the turntable unit.

4.4 Tonearm Balance and Stylus Pressure Adjustment

The TN-3B-SE features a static-balanced S-shape tonearm with a knife-edge, pivot-point bearing for enhanced tracking and sound resolution.

Image 4.2: Close-up of the tonearm's knife-edge, pivot-point bearing, designed by SAEC, which allows for precise vertical movement and dynamic sound.

1. Fastgør modvægten på bagsiden af ​​tonearmen.
2. While holding the tonearm, rotate the counterweight until the tonearm is balanced horizontally (floating freely).
3. Once balanced, set the tracking force ring to '0' without moving the counterweight.
4. Rotate the counterweight (and the tracking force ring together) to the recommended stylus pressure for the AT-VM95E cartridge, which is typically 2.0 grams. Refer to the cartridge manufacturer's specifications for exact values.
5. Adjust the anti-skating dial to match the set stylus pressure. This mechanism helps maintain accurate tracking across the record.

Billede 4.3: Detaljeret view of the tonearm assembly, highlighting the anti-skating adjustment dial and the counterweight for precise tracking force.

4.5 patroninstallation

The TN-3B-SE comes with an Audio-Technica AT-VM95E VM-type cartridge with an elliptical stylus pre-installed on the headshell. If replacing the cartridge, ensure proper alignment and wiring according to the cartridge manufacturer's instructions.

Image 4.4: Close-up of the pre-installed Audio-Technica AT-VM95E VM-type cartridge with its elliptical stylus.

4.6 Tilslutning til et lydsystem

The turntable features an integrated MM-type phono EQ amplifier, allowing direct connection to an amplifier or receiver without a dedicated PHONO input. A switch on the rear panel selects between PHONO EQ (internal pre-amp active) and THRU (internal pre-amp bypassed).

1. Connect the RCA audio cables from the turntable's output jacks to an available line-level input (e.g., AUX, CD) on your amplifier/modtager.
2. Tilslut jordledningen fra pladespilleren til jordterminalen på din amplifier/receiver (if available).
3. Set the PHONO EQ switch on the turntable's rear panel:
   • PHONO EQ: Use if your amplifier/receiver does not have a PHONO input.
   • GENNEM: Use if your amplifier/receiver has a dedicated PHONO input.

Image 4.5: Rear panel of the turntable showing RCA audio outputs, ground terminal, PHONO EQ switch, USB output, and power input.

4.7 USB Connection for Digital Archiving

The TN-3B-SE includes a USB port for connecting to a PC or Mac, enabling digital archiving of your vinyl collection at CD-quality resolution.

1. Connect the USB cable from the turntable's USB port to an available USB port on your computer.
2. Install appropriate audio recording software on your computer (not included).
3. Configure your computer's sound settings to recognize the turntable as an audio input device.

5. Betjeningsvejledning

5.1 Tænd/sluk

Connect the power adapter to the turntable and a wall outlet. Use the power switch on the rear panel to turn the unit on or off.

5.2 Afspilning af en plade

1. Place a vinyl record on the felt mat on the platter.
2. Select the appropriate rotation speed (33 1/3 or 45 RPM) using the speed selector knob.
3. Slip tonearmen clamp.
4. Løft forsigtigt tonearmen ved hjælp af cue-håndtaget.
5. Placer tonearmen over den ønskede startrille på pladen.
6. Lower the tonearm slowly using the cueing lever. The stylus will descend onto the record and playback will begin.
7. To stop playback, lift the tonearm using the cueing lever and return it to the tonearm rest. Secure the tonearm clamp.

5.3 Recording to PC/Mac

Follow the instructions provided with your audio recording software to capture the audio output from the turntable via the USB connection. Ensure the turntable is powered on and playing a record during the recording process.

6. Vedligeholdelse

6.1 Rengøring af enheden

• Wipe the turntable chassis and dust cover with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
• Avoid using chemical cleaners, waxes, or solvents as they may damage the finish.

6.2 Pleje af pennen

• Rengør forsigtigt pennen regelmæssigt med en blød børste, der er beregnet til rengøring af pennen, og børst bagfra og forfra.
• Replace the stylus when signs of wear are apparent (e.g., distorted sound, skipping). The recommended replacement stylus for the AT-VM95E cartridge is the Audio-Technica VMN95E.

7. Fejlfinding

If you experience issues with your turntable, consult the following table for potential solutions:

If the problem persists after attempting these solutions, please contact TEAC customer support.

8. Specifikationer

9. Garanti og support

For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official TEAC webwebsted. Gem din købsbevis til garantikrav.