Teac AG-550 - Rear Panel Connections and Remote Functions; Rear Panel Terminals and Outlets; Remote Control Button Functions

© BALANCE control
This control is used to adjust the balance
between the left and right speakers.
Normally set to the center (click) position.
REAR PANEL
@ FM ANTENNA terminals
Leads from two types of FM antenna can
be connected to these terminals; from a
300-ohm balanced antenna or from a 75-
ohm unbalanced antenna.
When using a 300-ohm balanced FM
antenna, tighten the leads under the right
and middle FM antenna terminals (marked
"300" ohm"). When using a 75-ohm
unbalanced FM antenna, feed the leads
under the left and middle FM antenna
terminals (marked "75 ohm’).
@ AM ANTENNA terminal
Two wires are required for the connection
of an AM outdoor antenna. First, connect
One wire between the AM terminal and a
horizontal antenna wire with a length of 25
to 75 feet (7.5 - 23 m) suspended between
insulators in an outdoor location (the
higher the better). Next, connect the
second wire between the GND terminal of
your unit and a reliable ground.
@® GND terminal
Connect the ground lead of the turntable to
this terminal.
® PHONO input jacks
Connect a turntable with a moving magnet
(MM) cartridge to these jacks. If hum
occurs when playing records, the turntable
is incorrectly grounded. In such a case,
connect the ground lead of the turntable to
the GND terminal.
@ CD/VCR input jacks
These jacks are used for the connection of
an additional high-level signal source such
as a compact disc player or tape deck.
They also accept the audio signal from a
VCR, TY, etc.
@ TAPE/DAT (PLAY/REC) jacks
These jacks are used for the connection of
a tape deck (or other recording
equipment). Connect the output (LINE
OUT) jacks of the tape deck to the PLAY
jacks and connect the input (LINE IN) jacks
of the deck to the REC jacks.
@® SPEAKERS terminals
Two pair of speakers can be connected to
these terminals. Connect the main pair to
the system A terminals, and connect the
second pair to the system 8 terminals.
You can select system A and/or B with the
SPEAKERS select buttons on the front
panel. When systems A and B are used
simultaneously, a surround sound effect
can be obtained.
Connect the speaker cables to the
speakers A/B terminals as shown in the
diagram.
* Press the button, insert the stripped end
of the cord, then release your finger
from the button so that the cord is held
securely.
@ AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED: Power supplied from this
outlet will be turned ON
and OFF when the POWER
switch on the front panel
is switched ON and OFF.
The power consumption
of the component
connected to this AC
outlet should not exceed
100 watts.
UNSWITCHED: Power is always supplied
from this outlet regardless
of the setting of the
POWER switch on the
front panel. Connect the
power cord of a
component which
requires a continuous
power supply to this
outlet. The power
consumption of the
component connected to
this AC outlet should not
exceed 200 watts.
® AM loop antenna
The receiver is equipped with a high-
performance AM LOOP ANTENNA held on
the rear panel with a snap-in hinge.
Swivel it out for the best AM reception.
For improved AM reception, remove the
antenna from the hinge and hang it on a
wall.
AM Loop Antenna Connection
Securely connect the loop antenna leads
between the AM and GND ANTENNA
terminals of this unit. (See the illustration
on page 7.)
@® REMOTE CONTROL Terminals
These terminals are used to link TEAC
components with a “UR* mark.
See “Remote Control Cable Connections"
on page 4.
@ AC cord
The correct voltage for operating your unit
is printed on the rear panel.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
@ MUTING Button
Press this button to decrease the volume
level of the speakers or headphones
instantaneously. When this button is
pressed, the output level will be decreased
by 20 dB. To restore the original output
level, press it again.
@ MEMORY SCAN button
When this button is pressed, the preset
frequencies stored in memory for the band
selected (AM or FM) will be scanned
upward sequentially at 5-second intervals.
To release this function, press any of the
AM, FM, MEMORY, STATION MEMORY,
and TUNING UP/DOWN buttons.
@ MEMORY SKIP button
Every time this button is pressed, tuning
skips to the next higher preset frequency
stored in memory for the band selectéd.
Antennas for Optimum Reception
FM Antenna
If the receiver is used in an area with
strong FM signals, a “T*-type antenna
(dipole) may provide a sufficient strong
signal. To connect this antenna, attach the
leads to the 300-ohm terminals, fully
extend the upper sections of the “T” and
position it for optimum reception when
tuned to a broadcast.
In a weak signal area, the use of a roof-top
FM antenna is recommended. A 3-element
antenna is generally sufficient for medium
distances; a 5-element or better antenna
may be required for longer distance and in
fringe areas.
Two types of outdoor antenna are
available: 300-ohm balanced and 75-ohm
unbalanced antennas. 300-ohm antennas
use a flat twin-lead cable, similar to a
standard TV antenna. 75-ohm antennas
use a coaxial cable and these are
recommended for use in areas subject to
interference such as near a road where
car ignition noise is a problem. After
installing a roof-top antenna, check that it
is pointing in the direction from which most
stations are received.
FM antenna connection
When connecting 300-ohm antenna leads,
insert the lugs under the terminals marked
“300 ohm’.
To install a 75-ohm coaxial cable, first strip
the covering of the cable, then feed the
shielding braid so that it comes into
contact with the clamp while the core wire
is tightened under the other “75 ohm” FM
antenna terminal, as shown on the next
page.