Teac Ls-m100-b Powered Monitor Speaker User Guide

Teac LS-M100-B Powered Monitor Speaker

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

• DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
• IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for real cement for the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
    • The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
    • The mains plug is used as the disconnect device; the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
    • Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION

• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time.
• If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
• CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Model for USA
This device complies with Part.15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.=
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Model for Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003.
Model for Europe
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, TEAC Corporation declares that the product complies with the European Directives request and the other Commission Regulations

For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and/or accumulators

1. All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local authorities.
2. By disposing of electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
3. Improper disposal of waste electrical/electronic equipment and batteries/accumulators can have serious effects on the environment and human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in the equipment.
4. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) symbols, which show wheeled bins that have been crossed out, indicate that electrical/ electronic equipment and batteries/ accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. If a battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for those elements will be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.
5. Return and collection systems are available to end users. For more detailed information about the disposal of old electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing TEAC. Before using these speakers, read this Owner’s Manual carefully so that you will be able to use them correctly and enjoy having them for many years. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Features

• 3-inch (76.2mm) woofer
• 0.5-inch (12.7mm) tweeter
• Built-in 14W+14W power amplifier
• RCA pin input jacks
• Stereo mini input jack
• Built-in volume control

Included items

This product includes the following items. Take care when opening the package not to damage the items. Keep the box and packing materials for transportation in the future. Please contact us if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

• Main units
  Active unit……………………………………………………………× 1
  Passive unit………………………………………………………….× 1
• AC adapter (PS-P1524E) ………………………………………..× 1
• Speaker cable…………………………………………………………….× 1
• Owner’s Manual (this document, including warranty)……………… × 1

ATTENTION
Always use the included AC adapter (PS-P1524E) when using this unit. Never use the included AC adapter with any other device. Doing so could cause damage, fire or electric shock.

Precautions for placement and use

• The operating temperature range of this unit is 5–35 °C.
• Do not install this unit in the following types of locations. Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause malfunctions. Places with significant vibrations
• Near windows or other places exposed to direct sunlight
• Near heaters or other extremely hot places Extremely cold places
• Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
• To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on top of the unit.
• Do not place the unit on top of a power amplifier or other device that generates heat.
• If this unit is placed near a power amplifier or other device with a large transformer, it could cause a hum. If this occurs, increase the distance between this unit and the other device.
• This unit could cause color irregularities on a TV screen or noise from a radio if used nearby. If this occurs, use this unit farther away.
• This unit might produce noise if a mobile phone or other wireless device is used nearby to make calls or send or receive signals. If this occurs, increase the distance between this unit and those devices or turn them off.

Beware of condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using it.
Cleaning the unit
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, alcohol or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface or cause discoloration.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC
Global Site: http://teac-global.com/

1. Open the TEAC Global Site.
2. In the TEAC Downloads section, click the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language.
   NOTE
   If the desired language does not appear, click Other Languages.
3. Click the “Search by Model Name” section to open the Downloads page for that product.
4. Select and download the updates that are needed.

Product Registration
Customers in the USA, please visit the following TEAC website to register your TEAC product online. http://audio.teac.com/support/registration/

Names and functions of parts

Front panelSame for both active and passive units

1. Tweeter
2. Woofer
   Rear panel
3. Bass reflex port
4. Stereo mini input jack
5. RCA pin input jacks
6. Speaker terminal (OUTPUT TO RIGHT) Connect to passive unit.
7. Output volume knob
8. Standby/On switch/indicator
9. DC IN 15V connector
10. Speaker terminal (INPUT FROM LEFT) Connect to active unit.

Preparation

Precautions before making connections

• When unpacking the speaker units, do not hold them by their tweeters or woofers.
• Connect signal cables and power cords so that they will not become caught on anything.
• Before turning the built-in amplifier on, minimize the volume of the input signal. Turning it on while inputting a loud signal could damage the speaker.
• Do not continuously use it for a long time at a loud volume. Doing so could harm your hearing.
• Use power cords, power outlets, audio signal cables and connectors that are undamaged and free of wiring shorts and other defects.
• Set the power switch to OFF before connecting the power cord.
• Do not input signals other than audio signals.
• Before connecting an audio signal to this unit, confirm that the level of the input signal is minimized and the power switch of the built-in power amplifier is set to OFF.
• Always use the correct polarity.

Connections

1. Set the power switch to OFF.
2. Connect the included AC adapter (PS-P1524E) to the speaker and then to the power supply.
3. Use a commercially available connection cable to connect the input jack(s) of the active unit to the output device.
4. Use the included speaker cable to connect the output terminal of the active unit to the input terminal of the passive unit.

Installation

Installing speakers correctly is extremely important. Thevolume of low frequencies will seem to change according to the positions where the speakers are installed. Test various installation positions to find the best places for maximizing the capabilities of the speakers.

• Place the active unit to the left and the passive unit to the right.
• Place the speakers so that they form an equilateral triangle with the listening position
• Install each speaker so that the top of its woofer is at ear height.
• Do not install speakers near mirrors, glass or other surfaces that reflect sound. Do not place anything between the speakers and the listening position.

Specifications

General

• Maximum effective output (distortion: 10%)
  14W + 14W
• Speaker units
  3-inch (76.2mm) woofer
  0.5-inch (12.7mm) tweeter
• Enclosure
  Bass reflex type
• Frequency response
  80 Hz–22 kHz
• Crossover frequency
  8 kHz
• External input jacks
  RCA pin jacks, stereo mini jack
• Input impedance
  50 kΩ
• Power
  AC adapter (PS-P1524E)
  Input voltage: AC 100–240 V (50–60 Hz)
  Output voltage: DC 15 V
  Output current: 2.4 A
• Power consumption
  6.2 W
• Dimensions
  110 × 170 × 138 mm (4 3/8” × 6 3/4” × 5 1/2”) (width × height × depth, excluding protrusions)
• Weight
  Active unit: 1.1 kg (2 1/2 lb)
  Passive unit: 1.0 kg (2 1/4 lb)

Dimensional drawing

• Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product.
• Weight and dimensions are approximate.
• Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product.

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