Handling Records, How to Replace the Stylus

Teac Gf-680 owner manual Handling Records, How to Replace the Stylus, Removing old stylus

Handling Records

<Do not touch grooves. Handle records by the edges or the label only, with clean hands. Skin oils from even clean hands can leave a residue on the record surface that will gradually deteriorate the quality of your record.

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How to Replace the Stylus

Stylus should last about 50 hours under normal use. However, it is recommended to replace the stylus as soon as you notice a change in sound quality.

Prolonged use of a worn-out stylus may damage the record. Wear and tear will accelerate when playing 78 RPM records. The higher speed of 78 RPM records wears the stylus more quickly.

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< Keep your records away from dust. Keep them in a cool, dry

place.

< To avoid dust and scratches, keep records in their sleeves and

jackets when not in use.

< Store records upright on their edges. Records stored

horizontally will eventually bend and warp.

< Do not expose records to direct sunlight or high humidity and

temperature. Long exposure to high temperatures will warp

the record.

< Do not store your records in the trunk of your car. The

temperatures in a closed trunk can ruin your collection.

Caution:

< Do not remove or bend stylus.

< To avoid injury, do not touch the needle.

< Turn off the power of the unit before you replace the stylus. < Keep out of reach of children.

< Handle with care, as the stylus is delicate. Use of a bent or broken stylus may damage the record and cause mal-function.

< Do not expose stylus to extreme heat.

< Contact a qualified repair company if you experience difficulty in changing the stylus.

Removing old stylus

1.Set a screwdriver at the tip of stylus and push down to the direction “A”.

2.Pull out to the direction “B”.

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< Store records in an area with stable temperature and humidity.

< Should the record become dirty, gently wipe the surface in a

circular motion, using a soft anti-static cloth.

Many commercial record cleaning systems are available from

many retailers or on-line. TEAC does not endorse any specific

product but, depending on the condition of your record

collection, it may be advisable to look into one of these

systems. Clean records protect your stylus from undue wear.

Installing new stylus

1.Hold the tip of stylus and insert the other edge to the direction “C”.

2.Push up to the direction “D” until it locks at the tip.

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The replacement stylus for this GF-600 is a STL-103. Please contact TEAC Parts at (323) 726-0303, extension 840 to order. Or call our automated Service Agency Locator at: (800) 447-TEAC for the closest authorized repair company that can replace the stylus for you.