Teac AD-800 CD Player and Auto Reverse Cassette Deck with USB User Manual

1. Selelekela

This manual provides detailed instructions for the safe and efficient operation of your Teac AD-800 CD Player and Auto Reverse Cassette Deck with USB. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit and retain it for future reference. The Teac AD-800 combines a CD player, an auto-reverse cassette deck, and a USB recording/playback function, offering versatile audio capabilities.

2. Boitsebiso ba Tšireletseho

Ho netefatsa ts'ebetso e bolokehileng le ho thibela tšenyo, latela mehato e latelang ea ho itšireletsa:

• Mohloli oa Matla: Hokela yuniti feela ho sokete ya motlakase ya AC ya vol e boletsweng.tage.
• Moea oa moea: Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not block ventilation openings. Avoid placing the unit on soft surfaces that may obstruct airflow.
• Mongobo le Mekelikeli: Do not expose the unit to rain, moisture, or excessive humidity. Keep liquids away from the unit.
• Mocheso: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-producing appliances.
• Ho hloekisa: Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Use a dry, soft cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Litšebeletso: Se ke oa leka ho fana ka sehlahisoa sena u le mong. Fetisetsa litšebeletso tsohle ho basebetsi ba tšoanelehang ba litšebeletso.

3. Likahare tsa Sephutheloana

Netefatsa hore lintho tsohle li teng ka har'a sephutheloana:

• Teac AD-800 Unit
• Remote Control
• Cable ea USB
• Bukana ea mosebelisi (tokomane ena)

4. Sehlahisoa Overview

The Teac AD-800 integrates multiple audio playback and recording functionalities into a single unit. Below is an illustration of the front panel and a description of its key components.

Figure 4.1: Front Panel of the Teac AD-800

This image displays the front panel of the Teac AD-800. On the left, the CD tray and display screen are visible, showing track information and playback status. Below the CD tray is the 1-BIT DAC indicator. In the center, controls for recording level (REC LEVEL), source selection (SOURCE: USB, TAPE), repeat function, and CD open/close are located. The right side features the auto-reverse cassette deck compartment with controls for playback, fast forward, rewind, and Dolby NR. At the bottom, the power button, USB port, headphone jack, and pitch control knob are present.

Front Panel Controls:

• Konopo ea Matla: E bulela kapa e tima yuniti.
• CD Tray & Display: For loading CDs and viewing playback information.
• Boema-kepe ba USB: For connecting USB memory devices for playback and recording.
• Teko ea Khasete: For playing and recording cassette tapes. Features auto-reverse.
• REC LEVEL Knob: Adjusts the recording input level.
• SOURCE Buttons (USB, TAPE): Selects the recording source.
• CD OPEN/CLOSE Button: Opens and closes the CD tray.
• Playback Controls (CD/Tape/USB): Bapala, Khutsa, Emisa, Potlakisa Pele, Khutlela morao, Tlola.
• Pheta Konopo: Repeats tracks or entire discs.
• Shuffle Playback: The unit supports shuffle play (random programming) as indicated by "SHUFFLE PLAY/RANDOM MEMORY PROGRAMMING" on the front panel. Refer to the remote control for specific shuffle activation.
• DOLBY NR (Noise Reduction): Reduces tape hiss during playback and recording.
• PITCH CONTROL: Adjusts playback speed for cassette tapes.
• PHONES Jack & LEVEL Knob: For connecting headphones and adjusting headphone volume.

Rear Panel Connections (Not Pictured):

• Audio Input (RCA): Bakeng sa ho hokela mehlodi ya modumo ya kantle.
• Sephetho sa Molumo (RCA): Bakeng sa ho hokela ho ampsefepi kapa moamoheli.
• AC Power Keletso: Bakeng sa ho hokahanya mohala oa motlakase.

5. Seta

5.1 Ho bea

Place the Teac AD-800 on a stable, level surface. Ensure there is sufficient space around the unit for proper ventilation (at least 10 cm on all sides). Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, and areas with high humidity or dust.

5.2 Ho hokela Matla

1. Ensure the unit's power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN jack on the rear panel of the AD-800.
3. Kenya ntlha e 'ngoe ea thapo ea motlakase ka har'a sokete e loketseng ea lebota.

5.3 Likhokahano tsa audio

The AD-800 requires connection to an amplifier or receiver and speakers for audio output. It also has audio input for connecting external devices.

• Ho hokela ho AmpLifier/Moamoheli: Use RCA audio cables (not supplied) to connect the AD-800's AUDIO OUT jacks (L/R) on the rear panel to an available audio input (e.g., "CD," "AUX," or "TAPE IN") on your ampsefepi kapa moamoheli.
• Connecting an External Audio Source: To record from an external device (e.g., a turntable with a phono preamp, another media player), use RCA audio cables to connect its audio output to the AD-800's AUDIO IN jacks (L/R) on the rear panel.

6. Litaelo tsa Ts'ebetso

6.1 Ts'ebetso ea Motheo

• Tlosa/Tima: Tobetsa ea MATLA button on the front panel to turn the unit on or off.
• Headphone Listening: Hokela li-headphones ho LIFONO jack. Adjust the headphone volume using the LEBAKA knob next to the jack.

6.2 Tšebetso ea CD Player

1. Tobetsa ea CD OPEN/CLOSE konopo ea ho bula terei ea CD.
2. Place a CD (audio CD, CD-R/RW, or MP3 CD) onto the tray with the label side facing up.
3. Tobetsa ea CD OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the tray. The display will show "READING" and then the total number of tracks/time.
4. Tobetsa ea BAPALA (►) konopo ho qala ho bapala.
5. Ho kgefutsa, tobetsa konopo PAUSE (⏸) konopo. Tobetsa hape ho tswela pele.
6. Ho emisa, tobetsa konopo EMA (■) konopo.
7. To skip tracks, use the SKIP (⏭︎ / ⏮︎) likonopo.
8. To fast forward/rewind within a track, hold down the SEARCH (⏪︎ / ⏩︎) likonopo.
9. Pheta Ho Bapala: Tobetsa ea PHETHA button to cycle through repeat modes (e.g., repeat one track, repeat all tracks).
10. Shuffle Playback: The unit supports shuffle play (random programming) as indicated by "SHUFFLE PLAY/RANDOM MEMORY PROGRAMMING" on the front panel. Refer to the remote control for specific shuffle activation.

6.3 Ts'ebetso ea Deke ea Khasete

1. Tobetsa ea EJECT (⏏) konopo ea ho bula phaposi ea lik'hasete.
2. Insert a cassette tape with the desired side facing forward. Close the compartment manually.
3. Tobetsa ea BAPALA (►) konopo ho qala ho bapala.
4. Ho kgefutsa, tobetsa konopo PAUSE (⏸) konopo. Tobetsa hape ho tswela pele.
5. Ho emisa, tobetsa konopo EMA (■) konopo.
6. Ho potlakisa pele kapa ho kgutlisa morao, tobetsa FF (⏩︎) or REW (⏪︎) likonopo.
7. Ho kgutlela morao ka boiketsetso: The deck automatically reverses tape direction at the end of a side. The "AUTO REVERSE" indicator will show the current direction.
8. Dolby NR: Tobetsa ea DOLBY NR button to activate or deactivate Dolby B Noise Reduction. This helps reduce tape hiss.
9. Pitch Control: Sebelisa le PUSELETSO PITCH knob to slightly adjust the playback speed of the cassette tape.

6.4 Ho bapala ka USB

1. Insert a USB memory device (formatted to FAT16/FAT32) containing MP3 files kena ho USB port on the front panel.
2. Tobetsa ea MOHLOLI button until "USB" is selected.
3. Use the playback controls (Play, Pause, Stop, Skip) to navigate and play MP3 files. The display will show track information.
4. Sebelisa le LETLATSI buttons (if available on remote or unit) to navigate through folders on the USB device.

6.5 Recording to USB (MP3)

The Teac AD-800 allows recording from CD, cassette, or an external AUX input directly to a USB memory device in MP3 format.

1. Insert a USB memory device into the USB port. Ensure it has sufficient free space.
2. Khetha Mohloli: Tobetsa ea MOHLOLI button to select the desired input for recording (CD, TAPE, or AUX).
   • For CD: Load a CD into the tray.
   • For Tape: Load a cassette into the deck.
   • For AUX: Ensure an external device is connected to the rear panel AUDIO IN jacks and is playing audio.
3. Fetola Boemo ba ho Rekota: Sebelisa le REC LEBAKA knob to adjust the input level. Monitor the level meter on the display to avoid distortion (peaking in the red).
4. Qala ho Rekota:
   • For CD: Start CD playback, then press the RECORD (●) button. The unit may offer synchronized recording from CD.
   • For Tape/AUX: Press the RECORD (●) button, then start playback on the tape deck or external device.
5. Emisa ho Rekota: Tobetsa ea EMA (■) button. The recorded MP3 file will be saved to the USB device.
6. Rekota Nako: The unit supports timer recording for tape. Consult the remote control instructions for setting up timer functions.

7. Tlhokomelo

7.1 Ho hloekisa Yuniti

Wipe the exterior of the unit with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents. For stubborn stains, lightly damptlotsa lesela ka metsi le sesepa se bobebe, ebe o hlakola ka omme.

7.2 CD Lens Cleaning

If CD playback becomes erratic, the CD lens may be dirty. Use a commercially available CD lens cleaner disc to clean the lens. Do not attempt to clean the lens manually.

7.3 Cassette Head Cleaning

Regularly clean the cassette deck's heads, pinch rollers, and capstans to ensure optimal sound quality and prevent tape damage. Use a cotton swab lightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Perform this cleaning after every 10-20 hours of tape playback or recording.

8. Ho rarolla mathata

If you experience problems with your Teac AD-800, refer to the following common issues and solutions:

If the problem persists after trying these solutions, please contact Teac customer support or a qualified service technician.

9. Litlhaloso

• Mohlala: AD-800
• Lebitso: Tea
• Litekanyo tsa Sehlahisoa (W x H x D): 18.9 inches x 9.1 inches x 15 inches (48.0 cm x 23.1 cm x 38.1 cm)
• Boima ba Ntho: 11.66 lik'hilograma (5.29 lik'hilograma)
• Theknoloji ea Khokahano: USB
• Likarolo tse Khethehileng: CD-R/RW Compatible, MP3 Playback from USB, MP3 Recording from CD/Tape/AUX, Auto-Reverse Cassette Deck, Dolby B NR, Pitch Control, Timer Recording/Playback.
• Mefuta ea li-disc tse tšehelitsoeng: CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 Disc
• USB Recording Format: MP3

10. Tiisetso le Tšehetso

Teac products are manufactured to high quality standards and are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Teac websebaka.

For technical support, service, or inquiries, please contact Teac customer support through their official websebaka sa marang-rang kapa tlhahisoleseling e fanoeng litokomaneng tsa tiisetso ea hau.