TEAC GF-188
Manual de Usuario

Before Use
Read this before operation
< As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation. < The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician. < Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. < Do not place the unit on an amplifier/receiver or any other electronic device that generates heat. < Do not open the sealed cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into the set, contact your dealer or service agency. < When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never yank the cord. < Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth or a cleaner specifically formulated for plastics. < Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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. label grooves

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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.

DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the record. WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT When changing places of installation or packing the unit for moving, be sure to remove the record and snap the clamper up to secure the tone arm. Moving this unit with the record loaded may result in damage to this unit. If the unit is to be packed and moved a large distance, it is also advisable to tighten the turntable transport locking screws. See page 5 for instructions.

< 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. < 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.

Beware of condensation
When the unit (or a record) is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation erratic or impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, leave the unit for one or two hours with the power turned on. The unit will stabilize at the temperature of its surroundings.

Maintenance
Always keep the turntable clean. If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe with a soft cloth or use diluted mild liquid soap. Be sure to remove any excess completely. Do not use thinner, benzine or alcohol as they may damage the surface of the unit. Allow the surface of the unit to dry completely before using

CAUTION Do not expose this unit to liquids of any kind. Keep any objects containing liquids such as vases, water glasses, potted plants, et cetera off the top of this unit. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book-case or similar unit.

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