TEECO 294 (01) PDF Document

The TEECO 294 unit should be removed carefully from the carton and inspected for any possible damage that might have occurred in transit. If any evidence of damage is found, you must notify your dealer or the transportation company that delivered the unit immediately. All packing materials should be saved for inspection by a claim agent. In addition to the TEECO 294 unit, the following items should be included in the carton:

1. INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

2. WARRANTY CARD

The TEECO 294 Tuner-Amplifier can be placed on a table or a book shelf. Although the unit is designed with ample vents for normal ventilation, sufficient space must be allowed around the TEECO 294 to permit free air flow. Do not place books or other objects on top of the TEECO 294, as this will reduce ventilation and decrease the life of the tubes and components. If the TEECO 294 is installed inside a cabinet, the cover must be removed and ample ventilation must be provided around the unit.

The TEECO 294 Tuner-Amplifier is designed to operate on a 110 to 120 Volt, 60 cycle A.C. line.

Speaker screw terminals or 25 volt line connections are located on the rear of the TEECO 294 chassis on the right side. You may use ordinary insulated wire, such as parallel lamp cord, to hook the TEECO 294 directly to the speaker voice coil. If you are using the 25 volt line, a 2-conductor twisted speaker cable is the preferred choice. It is critical that you do not turn the TEECO 294 unit on until the speaker has been fully connected.

The TAPE OUT jack on the TEECO 294 is used when you want to bypass the internal amplifier and connect the unit to an external amplifier for higher power. This jack can also be used to send the signal from the TEECO 294 Tuner into a tape recorder that features a built-in pre-amplifier.

The TEECO 294 provides specialized jacks for expanded audio options:

Multiplex Jack: This jack is used to connect a Multiplex Converter to the TEECO 294. This allows for the reception of simultaneous signals on both FM and Multiplex broadcasts, as well as Multiplex Stereo Reception.

Crystal Phono Input Jack: This jack allows the internal amplifier of the TEECO 294 to be used for playing records. It is designed for use with a ceramic or crystal cartridge.

After connecting the speakers, turn the TEECO 294 on by moving the switch to the ON position. The knob on the extreme left is used to select the function: AM reception, FM reception, or PHONO for record playback. When the TEECO 294 is set to the PHONO position, no radio reception from AM or FM is possible. The knob on the right side of the TEECO 294 is used to tune into your desired radio station.

To achieve a flat response on the TEECO 294, set both the BASS and TREBLE knobs so that their markings are in a vertical position. You can then adjust these controls to boost or reduce the bass and treble levels to compensate for your speaker characteristics or room acoustics.

The center marking on the dial glass of the TEECO 294 is a LOG scale. This scale allows you to easily record the specific position of the pointer for any radio station so you can return to it quickly later.

The AFC is an electronic system in the TEECO 294 that keeps the receiver properly tuned to an FM broadcasting station. If the FM tuner pointer is slightly off the center of the channel, the AFC will automatically pull the TEECO 294 to the correct tuning point. If you are trying to tune a weak station located next to a very strong station, the AFC might lock onto the stronger signal. Because of this, the TEECO 294 includes a switch to disable the AFC when necessary.

For standard operation, the TEECO 294 AFC selector switch should remain in the ON position. For very precise tuning or when tuning a weak FM station located next to a powerful one, set the AFC selector to the OFF position. Tune until the station is at its loudest, then move the switch back to the ON position to lock the TEECO 294 onto the frequency.

The TEECO 294 uses different antenna systems for radio reception:

FM Reception: The built-in line cord antenna is generally sufficient for most areas. If the TEECO 294 is in a remote location, an external Dipole antenna can be connected to the ANT and GND terminals to increase efficiency and receive distant stations.

AM Reception: The TEECO 294 features a built-in Hi Q Ferrite loopstick antenna for standard AM reception. To improve the reception of weak AM stations in fringe areas, you may need to rotate the TEECO 294 unit until you obtain the loudest signal.