Manwal tal-Utent tat-Turntable Manwali TEAC TN-3B-SE Belt-Drive

1. Introduzzjoni

This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and proper use of your TEAC TN-3B-SE Manual Belt-Drive Turntable. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the unit and retain it for future reference. The TN-3B-SE is designed to deliver high-fidelity analog audio playback from vinyl records.

Immaġni 1.1: Fuqview of the TEAC TN-3B-SE Manual Belt-Drive Turntable in white, featuring the platter, tonearm, and dust cover.

2. Istruzzjonijiet tas-Sigurtà

Biex tiżgura tħaddim sikur u tevita ħsara, osserva l-prekawzjonijiet li ġejjin:

• Tesponix l-unità għax-xita, umdità, taqtir, jew titjir tal-ilma.
• Tpoġġix oġġetti mimlija bil-likwidi, bħal vażuni, fuq l-unità.
• Aċċerta ruħek li jkun hemm ventilazzjoni xierqa. Timblokkax il-fetħiet tal-ventilazzjoni.
• Place the unit on a stable, level surface away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and excessive vibration.
• Uża biss l-adapter tal-enerġija fornut mal-unità.
• Tippruvax tiżżarma jew timmodifika l-unità. Irreferi kull servizz lil persunal kwalifikat.
• Keep the unit clean by wiping with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaners.

3. Kontenut tal-Pakkett

Iċċekkja li l-oġġetti kollha elenkati hawn taħt huma inklużi fil-pakkett:

• TEAC TN-3B-SE Turntable Unit
• Qoxra tat-Trab
• Platter
• Drive Belt
• Feltru Mat
• Kontrapiż
• Headshell with pre-installed AT-VM95E VM-type cartridge
• Adapter tal-Enerġija
• RCA Audio Cable (with ground wire)
• Cable USB
• Manwal għall-Utent (dan id-dokument)

4. Setup

4.1 Spakkjar u Tqegħid

1. Neħħi bir-reqqa l-komponenti kollha mill-imballaġġ.
2. Place the turntable on a stable, level surface, ensuring adequate space around the unit for ventilation and operation.

4.2 Installazzjoni tal-Platt u ċ-Ċinturin

1. Poġġi l-platter fuq il-magħżel taċ-ċentru.
2. Carefully loop the drive belt around the inner rim of the platter and then around the motor pulley. Ensure the belt is not twisted.
3. Poġġi t-tapit tal-feltru fuq il-platter.

Immaġni 4.1: Dettaljata view of the belt drive mechanism, showing the belt wrapped around the motor pulley and the platter's inner rim.

4.3 Installazzjoni tal-Għatu tat-Trab

Insert the hinges of the dust cover into the corresponding slots on the rear of the turntable unit.

4.4 Tonearm Balance and Stylus Pressure Adjustment

The TN-3B-SE features a static-balanced S-shape tonearm with a knife-edge, pivot-point bearing for enhanced tracking and sound resolution.

Image 4.2: Close-up of the tonearm's knife-edge, pivot-point bearing, designed by SAEC, which allows for precise vertical movement and dynamic sound.

1. Waħħal il-kontrapiż man-naħa ta' wara tat-tonearm.
2. While holding the tonearm, rotate the counterweight until the tonearm is balanced horizontally (floating freely).
3. Once balanced, set the tracking force ring to '0' without moving the counterweight.
4. Rotate the counterweight (and the tracking force ring together) to the recommended stylus pressure for the AT-VM95E cartridge, which is typically 2.0 grams. Refer to the cartridge manufacturer's specifications for exact values.
5. Adjust the anti-skating dial to match the set stylus pressure. This mechanism helps maintain accurate tracking across the record.

Immaġni 4.3: Dettaljata view of the tonearm assembly, highlighting the anti-skating adjustment dial and the counterweight for precise tracking force.

4.5 Installazzjoni tal-Iskartoċċ

The TN-3B-SE comes with an Audio-Technica AT-VM95E VM-type cartridge with an elliptical stylus pre-installed on the headshell. If replacing the cartridge, ensure proper alignment and wiring according to the cartridge manufacturer's instructions.

Image 4.4: Close-up of the pre-installed Audio-Technica AT-VM95E VM-type cartridge with its elliptical stylus.

4.6 Konnessjoni ma' Sistema Awdjo

The turntable features an integrated MM-type phono EQ amplifier, allowing direct connection to an amplifier or receiver without a dedicated PHONO input. A switch on the rear panel selects between PHONO EQ (internal pre-amp active) and THRU (internal pre-amp bypassed).

1. Connect the RCA audio cables from the turntable's output jacks to an available line-level input (e.g., AUX, CD) on your amplifier/riċevitur.
2. Connect the ground wire from the turntable to the ground terminal on your amplifier/receiver (if available).
3. Set the PHONO EQ switch on the turntable's rear panel:
   • PHONO EQ: Use if your amplifier/receiver does not have a PHONO input.
   • SA: Use if your amplifier/receiver has a dedicated PHONO input.

Image 4.5: Rear panel of the turntable showing RCA audio outputs, ground terminal, PHONO EQ switch, USB output, and power input.

4.7 USB Connection for Digital Archiving

The TN-3B-SE includes a USB port for connecting to a PC or Mac, enabling digital archiving of your vinyl collection at CD-quality resolution.

1. Connect the USB cable from the turntable's USB port to an available USB port on your computer.
2. Install appropriate audio recording software on your computer (not included).
3. Configure your computer's sound settings to recognize the turntable as an audio input device.

5. Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi

5.1 Power On/Off

Connect the power adapter to the turntable and a wall outlet. Use the power switch on the rear panel to turn the unit on or off.

5.2 Daqq ta' Rekord

1. Place a vinyl record on the felt mat on the platter.
2. Select the appropriate rotation speed (33 1/3 or 45 RPM) using the speed selector knob.
3. Ħoll it-tonearm clamp.
4. Erfa' d-driegħ bil-mod billi tuża l-lieva tal-kjuwijiet.
5. Pożizzjona d-driegħ tat-tone fuq il-kanal tal-bidu mixtieq tar-rekord.
6. Lower the tonearm slowly using the cueing lever. The stylus will descend onto the record and playback will begin.
7. To stop playback, lift the tonearm using the cueing lever and return it to the tonearm rest. Secure the tonearm clamp.

5.3 Recording to PC/Mac

Follow the instructions provided with your audio recording software to capture the audio output from the turntable via the USB connection. Ensure the turntable is powered on and playing a record during the recording process.

6. Manutenzjoni

6.1 Tindif tal-Unità

• Wipe the turntable chassis and dust cover with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
• Avoid using chemical cleaners, waxes, or solvents as they may damage the finish.

6.2 Kura tal-Istilus

• Naddaf l-istilus bil-mod regolarment billi tuża pinzell artab iddisinjat għat-tindif tal-istilus, billi tfarfar minn wara għal quddiem.
• Replace the stylus when signs of wear are apparent (e.g., distorted sound, skipping). The recommended replacement stylus for the AT-VM95E cartridge is the Audio-Technica VMN95E.

7 Issolvi l-problemi

Jekk tesperjenza problemi bit-turntable tiegħek, ikkonsulta t-tabella li ġejja għal soluzzjonijiet potenzjali:

If the problem persists after attempting these solutions, please contact TEAC customer support.

8. Speċifikazzjonijiet

9. Garanzija u Appoġġ

For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official TEAC websit. Żomm il-prova tax-xiri tiegħek għal talbiet ta' garanzija.