Teac A-3300S - Page 6

(1) Reel Turntable
Provides a platform for the tape reels. (See pg. 9.)
(2) Quik-Lok Reel Holders
Firmly hold tape reels to the turntables. (See pg. 9.)
(D Tape Tension Arm
Acts as a mechanical filter with the Tape Guide Post
® to maintain proper tape tension.
(4) Index Counter
Indicates relative location of selections on the tape.
(5} Index Counter Reset button
Restores the Counter to “0000”
(6) Tape Guide Post
(7) POWER switch
Depress to apply electrical power. Meter lamps will
illuminate. Push again for OFF.
^8 Reel Size Selector Switch
Automatically adjusts motor torque and holdback
tension for the size reel used.
(9 SPEED Selector switch
Controls tape speed. See pg. 10.
(f(j) MIC Input Level controls
Regulate the recording levels from microphones or the
DIN Socket. See pg. 12.
(I l) MIC (L & R) Input jacks
Accept the plugs from high fidelity microphones with
an output impedance of from 150 to 10,000 ohms.
© LINE Input Level controls
Regulate the recording levels from the LINE IN jacks.
© PHONE Output jack
Connection for an 8 ohm stereo headphones plug.
© OUTPUT Level controls
Adjust the Playback and Monitoring volume levels.
© MONITOR switch
Selects which sound will be heard and displayed on the
Level Meters, either SOURCE (input) or TAPE. (Pg. 11)
® Level Meters
Display the relative recording or playback signal
strength.
@ REC MODE switches, L and R
Select which channels (Left and/or Right) will be
recorded (ON) or not recorded (OFF).
© REC EQ and REC BIAS switches
Select the proper Record Equalization and Record Bias
for optimum performance with low noise/high output
(HIGH) or conventional tapes (NORMAL). See
pg. 10.
© Control Center
Contains 6 buttons for total control of tape transport
motion and Record activation. See pg. 6.
© Shut-Off Arm
Removes electrical power from the transport section
if the tape breaks or ends. Also provides tape guidance.
® Pinch Roller
Applies proper pressure for tape to be driven
by the capstan. Engages only during Recording
and Playback.
@ Capstan Shaft
Drives the tape at a constant speed in the Play or
Record modes. Rotates continuously until electrical
power is removed from transport by Shut-Off Arm or
POWER switch.
(£$ Head Housing
Protects the tape heads from dust and damage.
© GND Terminal Post
Provides grounding connection to other components
or to earth ground if necessary to reduce hum.
25 ) FUSE Receptacle & Voltage Selector
Remove this cover to replace the fuse if necessary.
Disconnect the AC (mains) Power Cord before attempt¬
ing fuse replacement. Replace with identical fuse.
(®) AC POWER IN
Connect to the AC (mains) wall outlet. Deck is factory
set to voltage indicated on the rear panel. Do not
connect this cord unless appropriate power is available.
<g) REMOTE/TIMER CONTROL Dummy Plug
When removed, a jack is provided for optional
accessories. Plug must be installed for proper
operation. See pg. 22.
© OUTPUT R/L Jacks
Provide pin cord connections to an amplifier for
listening. Use cables as provided in the Accessory
Packet.
® IN/OUT (DIN) Socket
Accepts a standard DIN Cable for inputs and outputs.
© LINE IN R/L Jacks
Right and Left channel inputs are connected to these
jacks for recording. Use cables provided in Accessory
Packet.