Teac A-3300S - Operational Limitations

You have made a sound investment in a high quality, superbly designed Stereo Tape
Deck, created and assembled with pride by the craftsmen of TEAC Corporation.
With a minimum of care and attention, your new TEAC 3300S will provide you with
many years of recording pleasure. It was designed for your convenience and contains
the latest technological improvements for enhancing the art of tape recording and
listening.
We know that you are eager to begin using your new deck. Before you start, however,
we would encourage you to carefully read this Instruction Manual.
We feel that the time devoted to this manual by you will be returned in increased
enjoyment of your new TEAC 3300S
NOTE: Although some of the photographs in this Manual show models “3300S”
without the “A” letter prefix, all specifications, features and text in¬
structions are applicable to your A-3300S.
OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS
The TEAC 3300S is very well constructed, and adaptable to a wide range of condi¬
tions. It is still an electronic device with limits to be considered. To prolong the life
of your new deck, consider the following factors when you install ’and operate.
Mounting position
This deck may be used in either the upright or horizontal positions. The upright
position is preferred from the point of more efficient ventilation.
Locations of constant high temperatures
Do not operate this unit near heating appliances or on top of an amplifier where
amplifier heat would contribute to a rise in temperature. Do not place the unit where
it will be exposed to direct summer sunlight. Temperature extremes will not only
cause degradation of sound quality, but will also shorten the useful operating life of
the unit. Avoid temperatures higher than 100°F.
Locations of extreme low temperature
In low temperature locations, lubricants will harden and satisfactory operation
cannot be expected. Operation will be sluggish and an overload may be placed on
the drive motors. Avoid temperatures lower than 40°F.
Locations of high humidity
High humidity locations will shorten equipment life from corrosion and possible
fungus growth on printed circuit boards.
Dusty environments
Your TEAC deck is a precision machine and as such should be protected from dust.
Operation in a dusty atmosphere will result in excessive bearing and tape head wear.
Your tapes should also be kept dust-free.
Fluctuation of the supply voltage
Should you be in an area where line voltage fluctuation is severe, the use of a voltage
controller may be advisable.
* Photographs and/or illustrations may differ slightly from the appearance of your
deck when production design improvements are incorporated.