TEC TC-450

Pre-telefon ċellulari TEC TC-450amp Manwal għall-Utent

Model: TC-450 | Brand: TEC

Introduzzjoni

The TEC TC-450 is a versatile mobile phono preamplifier designed to enhance your audio experience with turntables. It features a 70dB signal-to-noise ratio and a maximum distortion of 0.05%, ensuring clear and accurate sound reproduction. This unit offers flexible power options, operating on a single 9-volt battery for portability or via the included AC power adapter for continuous use. Its compact size and durable metal construction provide excellent shielding against noise, making it ideal for both home and on-the-go listening or recording.

Pre-telefon ċellulari TEC TC-450amp with AC Adapter

Immaġni: The TEC TC-450 Mobile Phono Preamp unit shown alongside its included AC power adapter. The preamp is a compact, dark gray rectangular box with a power switch on the front panel.

Informazzjoni dwar is-Sigurtà

  • Aqra l-istruzzjonijiet kollha qabel tħaddem l-unità.
  • Tesponix dan l-apparat għax-xita jew l-umdità.
  • Timblokkax il-fetħiet tal-ventilazzjoni. Installa skont l-istruzzjonijiet tal-manifattur.
  • Tinstallax ħdejn xi sorsi tas-sħana bħal radjaturi, reġistri tas-sħana, stufi, jew apparat ieħor (inkluż amplifiers) li jipproduċu sħana.
  • Uża biss aċċessorji/aċċessorji speċifikati mill-manifattur.
  • Aqla’ dan l-apparat waqt maltempati tas-sajjetti jew meta ma jintużax għal perjodi twal ta’ żmien.
  • Irreferi l-manutenzjoni kollha lil persunal tas-servizz kwalifikat. Il-manutenzjoni hija meħtieġa meta l-apparat ikun sar xi ħsara.

Kontenut tal-Pakkett

Jekk jogħġbok iċċekkja l-pakkett għall-oġġetti li ġejjin:

  • Pre-telefon ċellulari TEC TC-450amp Unità
  • AC Power Adaptor (universal)
  • RCA Cable
  • Miniplug Adaptor

Prodott Overview

Front Panel

The front panel of the TC-450 features a simple power switch to turn the unit ON or OFF.

Panel ta' wara

The rear panel provides all necessary audio input and output connections, as well as the power input.

Rear panel of TEC TC-450 Phono Preamp

Immaġni: Wara view of the TEC TC-450 Phono Preamp, showing the input and output RCA jacks, ground terminal, and DC12V power input. The inputs are labeled "PHONO (MM)" and outputs "Amp/Receiver".

  • Input PHONO (MM): RCA jacks for connecting your turntable.
  • OUTPUT (Amp/Receiver): RCA jacks for connecting to your amplifier or receiver's auxiliary input.
  • Terminal tal-Art: For connecting the ground wire from your turntable to reduce hum.
  • Dħul tal-Enerġija DC12V: Għall-konnessjoni tal-adapter tal-enerġija AC inkluż.

Setup

1. It-tħaddim tal-Unità

The TC-450 can be powered by either a 9-volt battery or the included AC power adapter.

  • Operazzjoni tal-batterija:
    1. Sib il-kompartiment tal-batterija fil-qiegħ tal-unità.
    2. Unscrew the two screws to open the compartment.
    3. Insert one 9-volt battery (not included), ensuring correct polarity.
    4. Close the compartment and secure with the screws.
  • Tħaddim tal-Enerġija AC:
    1. Connect the included AC power adapter to the DC12V input on the rear panel of the TC-450.
    2. Ipplaggja l-adapter tal-enerġija AC fi żbokk tal-ħajt standard.
    AC Power Adapter for TEC TC-450

    Immaġni: The included AC power adapter, featuring a standard two-prong plug and a barrel connector for the preamp.

2. Konnessjonijiet tal-Awdjo

Follow these steps to connect your turntable to your amplifer jew riċevitur:

  1. Qabbad il-kejbils tal-output RCA mit-turntable tiegħek mat- PHONO (MM) Input jacks on the rear panel of the TC-450. Ensure left and right channels are correctly matched (red for right, white/black for left).
  2. Connect the included RCA cable from the OUTPUT (Amp/Receiver) jacks on the rear panel of the TC-450 to an available auxiliary (AUX) input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not connect to a "Phono" input on your receiver, as this will result in over-ampifikazzjoni u distorsjoni.
  3. If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the Terminal fuq l-art on the rear panel of the TC-450. This helps to minimize hum and noise.
Connection diagram for TEC TC-450 Phono Preamp

Immaġni: A diagram illustrating the connection of a turntable to the TEC TC-450 Phono Preamp, and then from the preamp għal an amplifier/receiver's auxiliary input. It also shows the optional DC12V adapter and 9V battery power options, and the ground wire connection.

Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi

  1. Ensure all connections are secure as described in the "Setup" section.
  2. Ixgħel tiegħek amplifier or receiver and select the input source to which the TC-450 is connected (e.g., AUX, CD, LINE IN).
  3. Flip the power switch on the front panel of the TC-450 to the ON pożizzjoni.
  4. Start playing your record on the turntable. Adjust the volume on your ampamplificatur jew riċevitur għal-livell ta’ smigħ mixtieq tiegħek.
  5. When finished, flip the power switch on the TC-450 to the OFF position and turn off your other audio equipment.

The TC-450 applies RIAA equalization, which is essential for accurate playback of vinyl records, ensuring a flat frequency response from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with a tolerance of +/- 0.5dB.

Manutenzjoni

  • Tindif: Uża drapp artab u niexef biex tnaddaf il-barra tal-unità. Tużax prodotti tat-tindif likwidi jew aerosols.
  • Sostituzzjoni tal-batterija: If using battery power and the sound becomes weak or distorted, replace the 9-volt battery as described in the "Setup" section.
  • Ħażna: If the unit will not be used for an extended period, remove the 9-volt battery to prevent leakage. Store in a cool, dry place.

Issolvi l-problemi

ProblemaKawża PossibbliSoluzzjoni
L-ebda ħoss jew ħoss baxx ħafna.
  • L-unità mhix mixgħula.
  • Input mhux korrett magħżul fuq amplifier/riċevitur.
  • Kejbils mhux konnessi kif suppost.
  • Weak or dead 9V battery (if applicable).
  • Connected to "Phono" input on receiver instead of "AUX".
  • Kun żgur li s-swiċċ tal-enerġija huwa ON.
  • Select the correct input (e.g., AUX, CD, LINE IN) on your amplifier/riċevitur.
  • Check all RCA cable connections.
  • Ibdel il-batterija ta' 9V jew uża l-adapter tal-AC.
  • Connect to a non-phono input (e.g., AUX).
Ħoss ta’ tħaxwix jew żanżin.
  • Ground wire not connected.
  • Konnessjonijiet tal-kejbil maħlula.
  • Interferenza minn apparati elettroniċi oħra.
  • Connect the turntable's ground wire to the TC-450's ground terminal.
  • Ensure all RCA cables are securely connected.
  • Move the unit away from other electronic devices or power cables.
Ħoss distort.
  • Weak 9V battery.
  • Connected to "Phono" input on receiver.
  • Ibdel il-batterija ta' 9V jew uża l-adapter tal-AC.
  • Connect to a non-phono input (e.g., AUX).

Speċifikazzjonijiet

  • Mudell: TC-450
  • Proporzjon tas-Sinjal għall-Istorbju (S/N): > 70dB
  • Maximum Distortion: 0.05%
  • RIAA Frequency Response: 20Hz-20,000Hz +/- 0.5dB
  • Provvista tal-Enerġija: 9V battery (not included) or DC12V AC adapter (included)
  • Ġakkijiet: Gold-plated RCA
  • Casing: Black anodized metal
  • Dimensjonijiet (Pakkett): 6 x 4 x 3 pulzieri (madwar)
  • Piż tal-oġġett: 1.45 liri (madwar)
  • Ċertifikazzjonijiet: Ċċertifikati CE

Garanzija u Appoġġ

This product comes with a standard manufacturer's warranty. For specific warranty details, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or contact your retailer. For technical support or service inquiries, please contact the manufacturer or your point of purchase.

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