Teac AD-500 owner manual Cassette Deck Operation, Playback, Recording, Erasing, Tape Counter

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Cassette Deck Operation

Playback

1.Press the POWER switch ON.

2.Set the REV MODE switch to the required tape travel mode.

3.

Load a pre-recorded cassette with its

 

open edge facing down and side A

 

facing toward you.

4.

Select ON/OFF of the DOLBY NR system.

5.

Press the ” or ∏ button to start

 

playback.

REC REVEL

 

 

 

 

STOP

 

 

 

COUNTER CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE

 

 

POWER

REV MODE

EJECT

ENGLISH

 

DOLBY NR

 

 

 

 

 

6. Adjust the volume with the amplifier's

volume control.

OTo stop playback, press the STOP button.

Loading a Cassette Tape

1.Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette's hub and take up any slack tape.

Note: Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dust and dirt.

2.Press the eject button (∫)* to open the cassette compartment door.

3.Load the cassette tape with its open edge facing down.

4.Gently close the compartment door.

Recording

1.Press the POWER switch ON.

2.Set the REV MODE switch.

OIf you want to make a bi-directional recording, set the REV MODE switch to the π or ø position.

OWhen starting to record with ú” , one side recording is performed.

OSet to the “ position if recording is to

be made on a single side of the tape.

3. Load a recordable cassette.

OCheck that the safety tabs on the spine

of the cassette are in place. If they have been broken off, block the holes with adhesive tape.

4. Select the SOURCE switch.

OWhen selecting "CD", the built-in CD player's output is selected as a source.

OWhen selecting "LINE", the external

signal from "LINE IN" is selected as a source.

5.Select ON/OFF of the DOLBY NR system.

6.Press the RECORD button and the deck enters the Record-Pause mode (REC and ƒ indicators light).

7.Adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL control so that the loudest sound to be recorded just makes the meters briefly reach around the "0 dB" point (for Normal or Chrome tapes) or the "+3 dB" point (for Metal tapes).

8.Press the ƒ PAUSE button again to start recording.

OTo stop recording temporarily, press the ƒ PAUSE button. To restart the tape, press the ƒ PAUSE button or ”∏play button. During the Record-Pause mode, if the button whose ”, ∏ indicator is lit is pressed, recording will start; however, if the button whose ”, ∏ indicator is not lit is pressed, only the tape direction will change; to restart the tape, press the button again.

OTo stop recording, press the STOP button.

Erasing

Anything previously recorded on the tape will automatically be erased when you make a new recording on it. It can also be erased by "recording" on it with the REC LEVEL control set to "0".

CAUTION

Recording pre-recorded tapes, records, or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws. Check before recording.

*Notes:

OThe cassette holder cannot be opened during recording or playback.

OIf the power has been switched off during play or recording, ejecting the cassette may be impossible. In such a case, switch the power on and press the eject button again.

Metal

Normal or chrome

Tape Counter

The tape counter counts up when the tape is moving forward and down when the tape is being rewound. The display can be cleared by pressing the COUNTER CLEAR button, which resets the counter index to "0000".

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Contents Ad-500 Important Safety Instructions Wavelength 760 800nm Optical pickup Type KSS-212BManufacturer Sony Corporation Laser output Before Use Connections ∑ Signal cords∑ Power cord ∑ HeadphonesCD Search buttons /Ò , Single button Power switchName of Each Control ∑ To stop playback CD PlayerBasic Operation ∑ Even if the disc tray is open∑ Programming required tunes ∑ To review the program contents∑ To cancel a programmed track Program PlaybackRepeat Function ∑ To repeat a designated section A-B Repeat mode∑ To repeat an entire disc All Repeat mode Random PlaybackIntro Check Function Time Counter DisplayAuto Spacing Single PlaybackErasing Cassette Deck OperationPlayback RecordingFast Wind How to Select Any Required Tune Using CPSRTZ Return To Zero Function Pitch Control∑ To record from any desired position of the tape Press the CD Dubbing button in the Stop modeCopying from CD to Tape ∑ To record from the beginning of the tapeAfterward, when one stops, the other starts Timer-controlled operation∑ Timer Recording Unit has a timer controlled functionCassette deck TroubleshootingGeneral CD playerMaintenance Specifications Avant utilisation ∑ Cordon dalimentation RaccordementsChangement de tension ∑ Cordons de liaisonIndicateur despacement Indicateur de mode deAfficheur à fonctions multiples Indicateur de répétition Repeat∑ Pour arrêter la lecture Lecteur CDFonctionnement de base ∑ Si le tiroir du disque est ouvert∑ Pour contrôler les plages programmées Lecture programmée∑ Programmation de certaines plages ∑ Pour afficher le temps total des plages programmées∑ Lecture répétée dun program- me Lecture aléatoireFonction de répétition Lecture dune seule plage Affichage du compteur temporelEspacement automatique Fonction de contrôle des introductionsEffacement Fonctionnement de la platine à cassetteLecture EnregistrementCPS Recherche automatique de programme Retour au point zéro RTZRéglage de lacuité du son Rembobinage rapide∑ Insertion dun espace de plus de 4 secondes Copie dun CD sur une cassette∑ Pour enregistrer dès le début de la cassette ∑ Pour enregistrer à partir dun point donné de la cassetteTape Cont Play Utilisation dune minuterie∑ Lecture préréglée dun CD ou dune cassette ∑ Enregistrement prérégléPlatine à cassette En cas de panneGénéralités Lecteur CDEntretien Spécifications Vor Inbetriebname ∑ Netzkabel ∑ SignalkabelAnschlüsse NetzspannungsumstellungBezeichnung der Bedienelemente ∑ Wiedergabestopp CD-SpielerGrundsätzliche Bedienschritte ∑ Bei ausgefahrenem CD-Halter∑ Löschung programmierter Titel Programmierte Wiedergabe∑ Programmierung von CD-Titeln ∑ Überprüfung der Programmie- rung∑ Wiederholung programmierter Titel ZufallswiedergabeWiedergabewiederholung Einzelwiedergabe ZähleranzeigeAutomatische Leerabschnitteeinfügung AnspielsuchlaufLöschen CassettenbetriebWiedergabe AufnahmeUmspulen GeschwindigkeitsfeineinstellungIm Stoppmodus die Taste CD Dubbing drücken Kopieraufnahme von CD auf Band∑ Aufnahme ab Bandanfang ∑ Aufnahme ab einer beliebigen BandpositionKontinuierlicher Wiedergabewechsel zwischen CD und Band Pflege und Wartung Timer-gesteuerter BetriebCassettendeck StörungssucheAllgemein CD-SpielerCassettendeck Technische DatenCD-Spieler AllgemeinPrima dell’uso ∑ Cavo di alimentazione CollegamentiConversione del voltaggio ∑ Cavo del segnaleUbicazione e denominazione dei comandi Lettore CD ∑ Programmazione dei brani desiderati ∑ Cancellazione di un brano programmato∑ Programmazione a cancella- zione Riproduzione programmata∑ Ripetizione della riproduzione programmata Riproduzione in ordine casualeFunzione di ripetizione Funzionamento del deck a cassette Sistema di riduzione del rumore Dolby NR Cancellazione del nastroRegistrazione ContanastroFunzione di ricerca programmata automatica CPS Funzione di ritorno al punto zero RTZComando dellaltezza del suono Avvolgimento veloceFunzionamento del silenziamento della registrazione Riversamento da un compact disc su nastro∑ Registrazione dallinizio del nastro ∑ Registrazione da un punto qualunque del nastroCollegamenti del timer Funzionamento a mezzo timer∑ Registrazione a mezzo timer ∑ Riproduzione a mezzo timer di un disco o di una cassettaDeck a cassette DiagnosticaGeneralità Lettore CDManutenzione Dati tecnici Previo al empleo ∑ Cordón de alimentación ConexionesConversión de tensión ∑ Cordones de señalesControl REC Level Botón de reproducción continuada Conmutador PowerNombre de los controles Indicador DeleteReproductor de CD ∑ Revisión del contenido del programa ∑ Cancelación de una pista programadaReproducción programada ∑ Programación de las música deseadas∑ Reproducción repetida pro- gramada Reproducción RandomFunción de repetición Función de comprobación de introducción Indicación del contador de tiempoEspaciamiento automático Reproducción únicaBorrado Operación de la platina de cassetteReproducción GrabaciónCPS Búsqueda programada auto- mática computadorizada Función RTZ reposición a ceroControl de tono Bobinado rápido∑ Grabación desde cualquier punto deseado en la cinta Copia de CD a cintaSilenciamiento de grabación ∑ Grabación desde el principio de la cintaConexión del temporizador Operación controlada por temporizador∑ Reproducción de CD o cassette por temporizador ∑ Grabación por temporizadorPlatina de cassette Localización y reparación de averíasGeneralidades Reproductor de CDMantenimiento Especificaciones Voor ingebruikneming ∑ Netsnoer AansluitingenSpanningsomzetting ∑ SignaalsnoerenBenaming van de bedieningsorganen ∑ Stoppen van de weergave Compact Disc SpelerBasisbediening ∑ Zelfs als de disc-lade open is∑ Wissen van een gepro- grammeerd nummer Geprogrammeerde weergave∑ Programmeren van gewenste muziekstukken ∑ Aangeven van de totale programma-speelduur∑ Herhalen van de gepro- grammeerde weergave Afspelen in willekeurige volgordeHerhaalfunktie Intro-weergave Aanduiding van de tijdtellerAutomatische intervalfunktie Enkel-nummer weergaveOpnemen Bediening van het cassettedeckAfspelen Snelheidsfijnregeling UitwissenBandteller Nulpunt-terugkeerfunktie RTZ∑ Opnemen van een blanco interval van meer dan 4 seconden OpnamedempingOpmerkingen aangaande het CPS muziekzoeksysteem Druk in de stopstand op de CD Dubbing toets Opnemen van compact discs op cassette∑ Opnemen vanaf het begin van de cassette ∑ Opnemen vanaf een ander gewenst punt op de bandAansluiten van de schakelklok Schakelklok-funkties∑ Schakelklok-opname ∑ Schakelklok-weergave van een compact disc of cassetteCassettedeck Verhelpen van storingenAlgemeen Compact disc spelerOnderhoud Technische gegevens To the User

AD-500 specifications

The Teac AD-500 is a versatile and feature-rich audio device designed to meet the needs of music enthusiasts and professionals alike. It serves as both a high-quality CD player and a powerful digital audio recorder. This dual functionality allows for seamless playback and recording, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to digitize their music collection or enjoy their favorite CDs in optimal sound quality.

One of the standout features of the AD-500 is its ability to record audio in various formats. Users can capture sound from analog sources through its built-in phono input, as well as from digital sources such as USB-connected devices. This flexibility is further enhanced by the device’s compatibility with multiple audio formats, enabling users to save their recordings in WAV or MP3 formats. The AD-500 supports sample rates up to 192 kHz/24-bit, ensuring high-resolution audio for both playback and recording.

The circuitry of the Teac AD-500 is engineered with precision for enhanced audio fidelity. It employs advanced digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that serve to produce clear and natural sound reproduction, minimizing distortion and maximizing dynamic range. The sourcing of high-quality components in the construction of the device plays an essential role in achieving audiophile-level sound, which is a hallmark of the Teac brand.

In terms of connectivity, the AD-500 is well-equipped with a variety of inputs and outputs. Besides the analog inputs and outputs, it features USB input for recording from computers, as well as coaxial and optical digital outputs for connecting to external digital audio equipment. This extensive range of connectivity options ensures that users can integrate the device into their existing audio setups with ease.

The user interface of the Teac AD-500 is intuitive and straightforward, featuring a clear display and well-placed controls that allow for effortless navigation through menus and settings. Whether adjusting the volume, selecting tracks, or initiating recordings, users will find the experience to be user-friendly.

Overall, the Teac AD-500 stands out as a multifunctional audio device that combines high-quality playback with convenient recording capabilities. Its advanced technologies, superior sound quality, and thoughtful design choices make it an excellent addition to any audio enthusiast's collection. Whether you're archiving your vinyl records, playing CDs, or streaming music, the AD-500 delivers an unmatched audio experience.
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