User manual TEAC HA501

[. . . ] OoThe apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position. OoThe mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. OoCaution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) CAUTION ooDo not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. [. . . ] Included items Check to be sure the box contains all the included items shown below. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation. Power cord × 1 Owner's manual (this document) × 1 Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. 13 5 Before use V Placement precautions Do oo not put anything on top of the unit. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or close to any oo source of heat, such as a radiator, heater, open fireplace or amplifier. Also avoid locations that are subject to vibrations or exposed to excessive dust, cold or moisture. Place the unit in a stable location near the audio sysoo tem that you will use with it. The oo voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician. As oo the unit could become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around it for ventilation. 2") from walls and other devices in order to allow good heat dissipation. When installing it in a rack, leave at least 5 cm (2") open above the unit and 10 cm (4") open behind it. Do oo not open the body of the unit as this might result in damage to the circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should get into the unit, contact your dealer or TEAC customer service. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, oo always pull directly on the plug; never yank on the cord. Depending on the electromagnetic waves of television oo broadcasts, interference might appear on television screens when this unit’s power is on. Maintenance If the surface of the unit becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft dry cloth. If the unit becomes very dirty, dampen a soft cloth slightly with a diluted neutral cleanser and thoroughly wring out any excess fluid before using the cloth to wipe the unit. Q  or your safety, disconnect the power cord from F the socket before cleaning. Oo Do oo not use thinner or alcohol as they could damage the surface of the unit. Avoid allowing rubber or plastic materials to touch this oo product for long periods of time, because they could damage the cabinet. V Use precaution Listening to anything at a high volume for a long time could be harmful to your hearing. [. . . ] Use oo headphones with impedance ratings between 16 Ω and 600 Ω with this unit. V Do not connect or disconnect headphones or turn the power ON or OFF while wearing them. Always minimize the volume (−∞ dB) before putting on headphones. 10 Basic operation 1 Turn the VOLUME knob to its minimum value (−∞ dB). [. . . ]