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TEAC GF-350 Turntable / CD-Recorder by TEAC
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Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: TEAC Model: GF-350 Color: Black Product features: - Retro-styled compact stereo with a full-function 3-speed turntable and a CD player/recorder
- Record from the turntable or from an external analog source (CD, cassette, reel-to-reel, MP3)
- Stereo 3-inch speakers, backlit LCD, headphone jack
- Includes an FM/AM radio with rotary tuning and a matching remote control
- Measures 18.9 x 9.1 x 15 inches (W x H x D)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of TEAC GF-350 Turntable / CD-RecorderCustomer Review: Easy to use for both Records and Cassettes Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the TEAC GF-350 in 2006 and I have had no troubles. I have lately been transferring a lot of my mother's old vinyl LPs to CD, and it has been a breeze.
It is simple to use: place the vinyl on turntable and a blank music cd in its slot. On the unit, select the `source' button (here, phonograph). Now, hit the `record' button: this puts it in the `pause' mode; it is not yet recording. Next, move the needle to record (which starts up the record automatically) and then hit the `play' button (which starts the actual recording). You will need to immediately adjust the 'mix' knob on the front of the unit: this adjusts the volume level that the music is being recorded on the cd; there is a indicator that shows the level (you don't want it too high; note that this is different from the 'volume' knob, which simply adjusts the volume of what you are hearing). I do not bother with the automated track option but simply use the remote control button to make tracks (the track button is in the very upper left hand corner of the remote). Of course, this means you must be listening. When side one of the record is finished hit the `pause' button (on remote or unit), flip the record, and hit `play' again (either on unit or remote). By hitting the pause button it automatically adds a track.
When you are finished and are ready to finalize the CD you do the following: for `source' press the CD button; then press the `finalize' button, then press the `play' button (all on the main unit). It takes about 1 or 2 minutes to finalize (the little window on the unit will countdown to final).
To record cassettes: pull out your old cassette player (I have a Walkman). I bought the cable at Radio Shack: on one end is the plug that fits into the headphone jack of the Walkman, the other end is split in two: one white and one red, that you plug into the white/red plugs on the back of the Teac unit. For recording you simply hit the `source' button until it reads `auxiliary', and then continue with the steps above.
I agree that the resulting CD will not be as sound-worthy as those you purchase. However, my mother (age 81) has really enjoyed having all of her 1950s records on CD, and I was very glad to be able to record dozens of some specialized cassettes (lectures, mostly) onto CD (and then transfer to my Ipod by simply loading the CD into my computer, transferring to iTunes, then to the Ipod).
Description of TEAC GF-350 Turntable / CD-RecorderTEAC GF-350 turntable/cd recorder system with amplifier Finally, there's a way to burn vinyl to CD that doesn't require a computer or an engineering degree. With Teac's GF-350 turntable and CD recorder combo system, you simply load a blank CD-R or CD-RW, put on your LP, press "record," lower the tone arm, and press "play." You can record the entire album or simply pull select favorites from your entire collection to make your own unique compilations. Monitor your recording through the systems amplifier (3.5 watts per channel x 2) and twin 3-inch speakers, or avail yourself of the convenient front-panel .125-inch headphone jack. The system is finished in black with a handsome woodgrain texture. Level meters and other CD feedback is visible from the system's backlit LCD. Please note that the GF-350 records only with CDs designated as "music" or "digital audio" (also CD-DA); computer-grade data CD-Rs are incompatible. The GF-350 also offers features like automatic or manual track increment options (with 2 different level thresholds to choose from), manual record-level control, and an auxiliary set of RCA stereo analog audio inputs for recording from external sources like cassette, reel-to-reel tape, or even another CD player or MP3 player. Playback features include shuffle play, repeat play (1/all), and 32-track programming. Tune in your favorite swing or big-band station on the rotary analog AM/FM tuner. The turntable supports 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm records, so you can play your entire collection--it even comes with a handy center-hole adapter for your 7-inch/45 rpm singles. A remote lets you operate everything from the comfort of your easy chair (but remember, you still have to get up to flip the records!). What's in the Box GF-350 system, 7-inch record adapter, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.
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