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GF-550 Turntable Cassette CD Recorder & Radio Cassette Tape Player Main Features CD Recorder Section Supports CD-R/RW Recording (Phono to CD, Tape to CD, Tuner to CD, AUX to CD) Drawer-type CD Recorder Auto/Manual Track Increment Rec Level Control and Rec Level Indicator Repeat (1/ALL), Shuffle, 32-track Program Play Turntable Section 3-speed Turntable... Input: x 1 Operation: 120V AC, 60Hz (US) Dimension (W x H x D): 18-7/8" x 9-1/8" x 15" 480 x 230 x 380 mm Weight: approx. 23.8 lbs. 10.8 kg Tuner Cassette Turntable AUX CD-R/RW TEAC CORPORATION, MAY 2010
GF-550 Turntable Cassette CD Recorder & Radio Cassette Tape Player Main Features CD Recorder Section Supports CD-R/RW Recording (Phono to CD, Tape to CD, Tuner to CD, AUX to CD) Drawer-type CD Recorder Auto/Manual Track Increment Rec Level Control and Rec Level Indicator Repeat (1/ALL), Shuffle, 32-track Program Play Turntable Section 3-speed Turntable... Input: x 1 Operation: 120V AC, 60Hz (US) Dimension (W x H x D): 18-7/8" x 9-1/8" x 15" 480 x 230 x 380 mm Weight: approx. 23.8 lbs. 10.8 kg Tuner Cassette Turntable AUX CD-R/RW TEAC CORPORATION, MAY 2010
GF-550 Manual
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... to comply with an incorrect type of battery. Laser output : Less than 1.6 mW (Play) on the objective lens Less than 47 mW (Record) on the objective lens Less than 13 mW (Erase) on the Radiation Control for compliance will not occur in a residential installation. ENGLISH < ... harmful interference to which can cause hearing loss. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN. < IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. < Caution should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat....
... to comply with an incorrect type of battery. Laser output : Less than 1.6 mW (Play) on the objective lens Less than 47 mW (Record) on the objective lens Less than 13 mW (Erase) on the Radiation Control for compliance will not occur in a residential installation. ENGLISH < ... harmful interference to which can cause hearing loss. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN. < IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. < Caution should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat....
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... 7 Discs 8 Turntable Cover 9 Connection 10 Parts of the Turntable 11 Unit Functions and Remote Control 12 Basic Operation 14 Listening to a Record 14 Listening to a CD 16 Programmed Playback 18 Repeat Playback 19 Shuffle Playback 20 Time Display 20 Listening to the Radio 21 Preset Tuning ...22 Listening to get the best performance from this manual carefully to a Cassette Tape 23 Before Recording 24 Recording 24 REC OFF Timer 28 Finalize 30 Erase or Unfinalize a CD-RW 31 Troubleshooting 32 Messages 33 Specifications 33 4 Contents Thank ...
... 7 Discs 8 Turntable Cover 9 Connection 10 Parts of the Turntable 11 Unit Functions and Remote Control 12 Basic Operation 14 Listening to a Record 14 Listening to a CD 16 Programmed Playback 18 Repeat Playback 19 Shuffle Playback 20 Time Display 20 Listening to the Radio 21 Preset Tuning ...22 Listening to get the best performance from this manual carefully to a Cassette Tape 23 Before Recording 24 Recording 24 REC OFF Timer 28 Finalize 30 Erase or Unfinalize a CD-RW 31 Troubleshooting 32 Messages 33 Specifications 33 4 Contents Thank ...
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...41°F and 95°F). Do not mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of the TV broadcast. The CD-RW recorder is more sensitive to extremes of temperature than ordinary CD players. < Relative humidity should match the voltage as this might result in direct sunlight... or close to this unit with the record or disc loaded may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation. < The voltage supplied to the circuitry...
...41°F and 95°F). Do not mix new batteries with old ones or use different types of the TV broadcast. The CD-RW recorder is more sensitive to extremes of temperature than ordinary CD players. < Relative humidity should match the voltage as this might result in direct sunlight... or close to this unit with the record or disc loaded may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation. < The voltage supplied to the circuitry...
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... use of an automobile Removing old stylus 1. Remove the stylus by pressing in use . If the record becomes dirty, gently wipe the surface in replacing the stylus. < Commercial record cleaning systems are available from undue wear. TEAC does not endorse any specific product but, depending on the condition of your stylus from many...
... use of an automobile Removing old stylus 1. Remove the stylus by pressing in use . If the record becomes dirty, gently wipe the surface in replacing the stylus. < Commercial record cleaning systems are available from undue wear. TEAC does not endorse any specific product but, depending on the condition of your stylus from many...
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... applicator dampened with high-temperature and humidity. The tape of such cassette tapes may get caught by the turntable to NORMAL. Long-recording tapes Tapes for recording 90 minutes or longer sometimes get caught and causing unexpected problems. < When playing a normal tape (type I ) Automatic tape ...Metal (Type IV) Chrome (Type II) Normal (Type I ), set the switch to avoid The following cassette tapes may cause noise or erase recorded contents. < Do not leave cassette tapes in a dusty place. < Do not store cassette tapes in an area with a commercially available cleaning ...
... applicator dampened with high-temperature and humidity. The tape of such cassette tapes may get caught by the turntable to NORMAL. Long-recording tapes Tapes for recording 90 minutes or longer sometimes get caught and causing unexpected problems. < When playing a normal tape (type I ) Automatic tape ...Metal (Type IV) Chrome (Type II) Normal (Type I ), set the switch to avoid The following cassette tapes may cause noise or erase recorded contents. < Do not leave cassette tapes in a dusty place. < Do not store cassette tapes in an area with a commercially available cleaning ...
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...this unit. < Video and audio DVDs, DVD-ROMs and other type of reproduction. Only one side of a Compact Disc can be played or used for recording. < To remove a disc from sources of disc. If you experience problems with such non-standard discs, you accidentally insert such a disc, wait until the... temperatures will warp discs. < CD-R and CD-RW discs are not recommended because their issuers. . Never try to play correctly in this unit, TEAC Corporation and its edges. Do not attempt to remove the disc when "READING" appears on the disc label or the CD jacket. If you should...
...this unit. < Video and audio DVDs, DVD-ROMs and other type of reproduction. Only one side of a Compact Disc can be played or used for recording. < To remove a disc from sources of disc. If you experience problems with such non-standard discs, you accidentally insert such a disc, wait until the... temperatures will warp discs. < CD-R and CD-RW discs are not recommended because their issuers. . Never try to play correctly in this unit, TEAC Corporation and its edges. Do not attempt to remove the disc when "READING" appears on the disc label or the CD jacket. If you should...
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... on the disc can be "unfinalized". However, you are in much the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks recorded can be erased, and the space on the disc. < Repeat, shuffle and programmed playback do irreparable damage to the disc's plastic surface. Finalizing ..., may be able to play back satisfactorily on the disc (and the disc has not been finalized), additional material can be used for other CD recorder. 9 Such chemicals will now stay open. Lower the cover slowly until it stops. 2. To Close: 1. Maintenance < If a disc becomes dirty, wipe ...
... on the disc can be "unfinalized". However, you are in much the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks recorded can be erased, and the space on the disc. < Repeat, shuffle and programmed playback do irreparable damage to the disc's plastic surface. Finalizing ..., may be able to play back satisfactorily on the disc (and the disc has not been finalized), additional material can be used for other CD recorder. 9 Such chemicals will now stay open. Lower the cover slowly until it stops. 2. To Close: 1. Maintenance < If a disc becomes dirty, wipe ...
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...necessary to MONO. 10 C AUX IN/OUT jacks Analog 2-channel audio signal is input or output from FM broadcast, noise may be required or record it may increase. Connect these jacks. CAUTION: < Switch off the power to all other wires such as power cords, speaker wires or interconnect wires... as far away as possible from the antenna. 75 Ω connector While recording from these jacks to insert each component you intend to use with 5 or more elements. < Disconnect the FM indoor antenna when using attached RCA...
...necessary to MONO. 10 C AUX IN/OUT jacks Analog 2-channel audio signal is input or output from FM broadcast, noise may be required or record it may increase. Connect these jacks. CAUTION: < Switch off the power to all other wires such as power cords, speaker wires or interconnect wires... as far away as possible from the antenna. 75 Ω connector While recording from these jacks to insert each component you intend to use with 5 or more elements. < Disconnect the FM indoor antenna when using attached RCA...
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...release the tone arm. H Cassette holder Set a cassette tape with a coin or screwdriver. Slide the part of holding the adapter to suspend playing/recording temporarily. Parts of the Turntable J ENGLISH Before use When you move the tone arm to inside, the turntable will begin to lift the tone ...arm. A Turntable B Screw fixing the turntable for the record. PAUSE (J) Use this button to NORMAL. I TAPE switch When playing a normal tape (type I), set the switch to stop playing a tape. REW (m) ...
...release the tone arm. H Cassette holder Set a cassette tape with a coin or screwdriver. Slide the part of holding the adapter to suspend playing/recording temporarily. Parts of the Turntable J ENGLISH Before use When you move the tone arm to inside, the turntable will begin to lift the tone ...arm. A Turntable B Screw fixing the turntable for the record. PAUSE (J) Use this button to NORMAL. I TAPE switch When playing a normal tape (type I), set the switch to stop playing a tape. REW (m) ...
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... to play a CD. Also use this button to divide tracks. G TRACK INCREMENT During recording, use this button to preset stations. D CD Press the CD button to play a record, tape or to listen to the external source connected to enter record pause mode. E Display F MEMORY, ENTER Use this button to the AUX IN jacks...
... to play a CD. Also use this button to divide tracks. G TRACK INCREMENT During recording, use this button to preset stations. D CD Press the CD button to play a record, tape or to listen to the external source connected to enter record pause mode. E Display F MEMORY, ENTER Use this button to the AUX IN jacks...
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... SHUFFLE In CD mode, use this button to start or pause playback and recording. Note: To simplify explanations, instructions refer to tune in a station. Use this knob to adjust the recording level. P Disc Tray Q REC LEVEL In record pause mode, use of remote control unit. In FM/AM mode, use ... Do not turn the unit on or off while the headphones are plugged in . U REPEAT In CD mode, use these buttons to stop playback or recording. ENGLISH I STOP (H) Use this button to open and close the disc tray. K OPEN/CLOSE (L) Use this button to search for shuffle playback. ...
... SHUFFLE In CD mode, use this button to start or pause playback and recording. Note: To simplify explanations, instructions refer to tune in a station. Use this knob to adjust the recording level. P Disc Tray Q REC LEVEL In record pause mode, use of remote control unit. In FM/AM mode, use ... Do not turn the unit on or off while the headphones are plugged in . U REPEAT In CD mode, use these buttons to stop playback or recording. ENGLISH I STOP (H) Use this button to open and close the disc tray. K OPEN/CLOSE (L) Use this button to search for shuffle playback. ...
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... use the included adaptor. 14 When playing a 45 RPM large hole single record, use , completely loosen the transportation screw by turning it clockwise with a coin and remove the stylus guard. 1 Press the PHONO/TAPE/AUX button once or ... cover, pay attention to turn the unit on the turntable. Basic Operation 1 Press the POWER button to prevent your hand from getting caught. 3 Put the record on .
... use the included adaptor. 14 When playing a 45 RPM large hole single record, use , completely loosen the transportation screw by turning it clockwise with a coin and remove the stylus guard. 1 Press the PHONO/TAPE/AUX button once or ... cover, pay attention to turn the unit on the turntable. Basic Operation 1 Press the POWER button to prevent your hand from getting caught. 3 Put the record on .
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... tone arm by slowly releasing the cue lever. tone arm cue lever 5 Gently push the clamper to the right to release the tone arm. < Playing records with the dust cover down will begin to the edge of the record (or the starting point of the turntable cover, especially while playing...
... tone arm by slowly releasing the cue lever. tone arm cue lever 5 Gently push the clamper to the right to release the tone arm. < Playing records with the dust cover down will begin to the edge of the record (or the starting point of the turntable cover, especially while playing...
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... the tray with the printed label face up. < Be careful not to pinch your finger. < It takes a few seconds for a few seconds. CD: A commercial pre-recorded CD CD-R: A finalized CD-R CD-RW: A finalized CD-RW NO TOC CD-R: A CD-R which has yet to be finalized NO TOC CD-RW: A CD-RW...
... the tray with the printed label face up. < Be careful not to pinch your finger. < It takes a few seconds for a few seconds. CD: A commercial pre-recorded CD CD-R: A finalized CD-R CD-RW: A finalized CD-RW NO TOC CD-R: A CD-R which has yet to be finalized NO TOC CD-RW: A CD-RW...
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... PHONO/TAPE/AUX Remote control FM/AM, PHONO/TAPE/AUX, SHUFFLE (in the stop mode) Track number and elapsed recording time of next track (0:00) c Remaining recordable time of the following buttons is pressed, playback will stop mode, press the Each time the DISPLAY button is not cancelled.... Shuffle playback does not work during shuffle playback. During recording Track number and elapsed recording time of current track c Remaining recordable time of all the tracks has been finished, the unit stops and the shuffle playback mode is pressed,...
... PHONO/TAPE/AUX Remote control FM/AM, PHONO/TAPE/AUX, SHUFFLE (in the stop mode) Track number and elapsed recording time of next track (0:00) c Remaining recordable time of the following buttons is pressed, playback will stop mode, press the Each time the DISPLAY button is not cancelled.... Shuffle playback does not work during shuffle playback. During recording Track number and elapsed recording time of current track c Remaining recordable time of all the tracks has been finished, the unit stops and the shuffle playback mode is pressed,...
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.... Side to play the other side, turn over the cassette tape. < Each time the PHONO/TAPE/AUX button is required in the STOP mode. 3 Set a recorded cassette tape in front and the side to stop playback Press the STOP button (H) during playback .
.... Side to play the other side, turn over the cassette tape. < Each time the PHONO/TAPE/AUX button is required in the STOP mode. 3 Set a recorded cassette tape in front and the side to stop playback Press the STOP button (H) during playback .
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... the STOP button (H) or PLAY/PAUSE button (y/J) is pressed within 10 seconds from the original one. < When a partially recorded disc is inserted, recording starts after the last recorded track. < The AUTO REC function automatically divides a track according to the sound level that has been set the INPUT switch by...button repeatedly to select the source to be caused by the turntable to a finalized CD-RW, unfinalize it is finished, "REC" and "- To record an external source connected to close the disc tray. " blink for a moment. Therefore it . (See page 31.) When all available space on...
... the STOP button (H) or PLAY/PAUSE button (y/J) is pressed within 10 seconds from the original one. < When a partially recorded disc is inserted, recording starts after the last recorded track. < The AUTO REC function automatically divides a track according to the sound level that has been set the INPUT switch by...button repeatedly to select the source to be caused by the turntable to a finalized CD-RW, unfinalize it is finished, "REC" and "- To record an external source connected to close the disc tray. " blink for a moment. Therefore it . (See page 31.) When all available space on...
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... (The MANUAL/AUTO REC button on the display. - - (MANUAL) Track numbers are not given automatically. PHONO < No button will work during recording. Continue to trigger the track increment. Switch after a disc is displayed. 3 Select the mode of unwanted noise or an analog source in auto ... off ). Press the MANUAL/AUTO REC button repeatedly to +8(+12dB). The red indicator on the display, and press the RECORD button again. 5 Adjusting the recording level. The unit enters record pause mode. MANUAL is MANUAL (off . -20db, -30db or -40db (AUTO REC) The unit will trigger the...
... (The MANUAL/AUTO REC button on the display. - - (MANUAL) Track numbers are not given automatically. PHONO < No button will work during recording. Continue to trigger the track increment. Switch after a disc is displayed. 3 Select the mode of unwanted noise or an analog source in auto ... off ). Press the MANUAL/AUTO REC button repeatedly to +8(+12dB). The red indicator on the display, and press the RECORD button again. 5 Adjusting the recording level. The unit enters record pause mode. MANUAL is MANUAL (off . -20db, -30db or -40db (AUTO REC) The unit will trigger the...
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...or pause playback of the component. 26 Recording (2) < The default setting is automatically reset to 0. 7 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (y/J) to start recording. < Different sources to be recorded (record, cassette tape, CD, etc.) have the pause function, after starting recording as described in step 7 , press the...to start playback. < You can not start recording while the cassette tape is stopped. Every time the recording is finished, the setting is 0. To record from a record Move the tone arm to the edge of the record or a position to record and slowly put it is stopped, the PLAY...
...or pause playback of the component. 26 Recording (2) < The default setting is automatically reset to 0. 7 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (y/J) to start recording. < Different sources to be recorded (record, cassette tape, CD, etc.) have the pause function, after starting recording as described in step 7 , press the...to start playback. < You can not start recording while the cassette tape is stopped. Every time the recording is finished, the setting is 0. To record from a record Move the tone arm to the edge of the record or a position to record and slowly put it is stopped, the PLAY...