Teac DR-H300DAB manual

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosu[...]

< 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 draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its STANDBY/ON switch in the standby posi[...]

Contents Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit. Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Discs . . . . . .[...]

Befor e Use Read this before operation < As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation. The ventilation holes should not be covered. Make sure there is at least 20 cm of space above and at least 5 cm of space on each side of the unit. Do NOT place anything on top of the unit. < The[...]

Discs 1 T ype of discs that can be played on this system This player can playback discs bearing any of the following logos: DVD Video: • Single-sided or double-sided discs • Single layer or dual layer discs • Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital audio • MPEG-2 digital video • This unit can play DVD-R discs recorded in DVD video [...]

Playable file format This unit can play following files recorded on a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW or USB memory device: • MP3 files • Windows Media-formatted audio files • JPEG files • DivX video files (DivX 5, DivX 4, DivX 3 and DivX VOD video content) < File names should be alphanumeric characters. This unit cannot display symbols and f[...]

Discs 2 < Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side up. (Compact discs can be played or recorded only on one side.) < To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. How to remove the disc How to hold the disc < Should the disc become di[...]

Remote Contr ol Unit The provided Remote Control Unit allows the unit to be operated from a distance. When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the remote sensor on the front panel of the unit. < Even if the remote control unit is operated within the effective range (5m), remote control operation may be impossible if there are any[...]

Speaker Connection SUBWOOFER 10[...]

Caution: To avoid damaging the speakers with a sudden high-level signal, be sure to switch the power off before connecting the speakers. Check the impedance of your speakers. Connect speaker with an impedance of 4 ohms or more. The black speaker terminals are – (negative). Generally, the + side of the speaker cable is marked to make it distinguis[...]

12 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN CAUTION: < < < Switch off the power to all equipment before making connection. Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit. Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the signal interconnection cables together with the AC power cord or speaker cables. T[...]

< Adjust the video aspect ratio to match that of the television (see page 39) . < This unit adopts analog copy protection features. If the unit is connected to a TV through a video recorder, the resulting playback may be affected. Connect the unit directly to the television. < In all cases, use the highest quality cables for the best possi[...]

Connection to audio equipments etc. CAUTION: < Switch off the power to all equipment before making connection. < Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit. < Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the signal interconnection cables together with the AC power cord or spea[...]

F DAB/FM Indoor Antenna Connect the supplied T-type DAB/FM antenna to the ANTENNA socket by turning the antenna’s screw cap clockwise. Extend the lead vertically and attach it to a window frame or wall with thumbtacks, or the like, where reception is best. < You can check the antenna adjustment or positioning for the best reception by viewing [...]

Identifying the Parts 1 P A B C D E F G I J K L O N M H A I F E M H G L K J Note: To simplify explanations, instructions in this manual refer to the names of the buttons and controls on the front panel only. Associated controls on the remote control will also operate similarly. 16[...]

A B C D E F G H STANDBY/ON Use this button to turn the unit on and standby. The standby indicator lights in the standby mode. It turns off when the unit is turned on. The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its STANDBY/ON in the standby position. PHONES jack For private listening, insert the headphones plug into this[...]

Identifying the Parts 2 A B E F H I K L O Q R S T M N P C D G J A Number buttons Use these buttons to key in track numbers, passwords, preset channels, etc. B SETUP Use this button to enter the setup menu where you can set up the parameters of the unit. C ANGLE Use this button to select camera angles during DVD playback. D REPEAT A-B In DISC or USB[...]

J LOUDNESS Use this button to compensate for the loss of bass at low volumes. K SLEEP, TIMER When the unit is on, use this button to set sleep timer. In the standby mode, use this button to set timer. L CLOCK In the standby mode, use this button to adjust clock. M OSD Use this button to display information about the currently playing disc. N TIME U[...]

Basic Operation 1 1 2 3 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on. < The unit turns on with the source that was last selected. < You can also use the FUNCTION button (or the DAB/FM, DISC, USB or AUX button of the remote control unit) to turn the unit on. 2 Press the FUNCTION button (or the DAB/FM, DISC, USB or AUX button of the remote[...]

Dimmer You can dim the front panel’s display. Use the DIMMER button to cycle between these settings: Full brightness Medium brightness Minimum brightness Headphones Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack, and adjust the volume. CAUTION Always lower the volume level prior to plugging in your headphones. TO AVOID DAMAGING YOUR HEARING - Do[...]

Basic Operation 2 S-BASS (Super Bass) button Press the S-BASS button to turn the Bass boost function on or off. < The S-BASS and the LOUDNESS buttons don’t work together. LOUDNESS button This button compensate for the loss of bass at low volumes. Select off when listening at normal levels. 1 2 3 MP3 WMA JPEG DIVX Listening to a USB Memory Devi[...]

DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA JPEG DIVX Listening to a Disc 1 5 2 4 3 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select ‘DISC’. < When no disc is loaded in the CD player, ‘NO DISC’ is displayed. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button ( L ) to open the tray. 3 Insert the disc label side up. < In the case of double-sided discs, the side to be played should be face dow[...]

DVD VCD MP3 WMA JPEG On-scr een menu An on-screen menu is shown when a DVD or video CD with playback control (PBC) content is loaded. The way in which the menu works may differ from disc to disc. DVD menus Use the cursor buttons to select the menu item from a DVD, and confirm the selection using the ENTER button. Returning to the menu screen Press [...]

MP3 and Windows Media-formatted audio files When a disc or USB is loaded, a list of directories appears on the screen. Select a directory by pressing the 5 / b buttons and press the ENTER button. File names will appear on the screen. Select a file and press the ENTER button or the PLAY/PAUSE ( y / J ) button. Playback will start from the selected f[...]

DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA JPEG DIVX Basic Operations for a Disc and USB Memory Device Pausing playback (freezing the pictur e) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to pause audio playback. Any DVD or video CD image is frozen. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to restart playback. < Caution - do not leave player in the ‘pause’ mode for extended periods of ti[...]

DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA JPEG DIVX Skipping playback Press the SKIP button ( . or / ) repeatedly until the desired chapter or track is found. The selected chapter or track will be played from the beginning. < When playing back video CDs with PBC, the . button is disabled. DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA JPEG DIVX Fast scanning Search for a part of a chapter/track [...]

DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA JPEG DIVX Selecting a chapter or track Use the number button to select tracks or chapters for playback. Example (DVD, VCD, CD) To select No.3, press ‘3’. To select No.10, press ‘0/10’. To select No.12, press ‘10+’ and ‘2’. To select No.20, press ‘10+’ and ‘0/10’. To select No.23, press ‘10+’, ‘10+’[...]

DVD Selecting subtitles Use the SUBTITLE button to select DVD subtitles. Repeated presses of this button cycle through available languages on a disc until OFF is reached (no subtitle). < Subtitles do not always appear immediately after the language has been selected. It may be necessary to wait a few seconds until the subtitles appear. < Some[...]

DVD VCD JPEG DIVX Pictur e Zoom To zoom the picture, press the ZOOM button during playback. Each time the ZOOM button is pressed, the magnification level changes as follows: DVD, DivX, VCD: 2x, 3x, 4x, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, OFF JPEG: 100%, 125%, 150%, 200%, 75%, 50%, OFF < You can shift the zoom point by pressing the 5 / b / g / t buttons during zoom p[...]

DVD VCD CD Repeat playback Each time the REPEAT button is pressed, the mode is changed as follows: DVD: REPEAT CHAPTER q REPEAT TITLE q REPEAT ALL q OFF CD/VCD: REPEAT TRACK q REPEAT ALL q OFF < This feature is not available for all discs. The prohibition sign ‘ ’ is shown on screen in such cases when an attempt is made to repeat playback. &[...]

DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA DIVX A-B r epeat playback Repeat Playback of a Designated Section (A-B Repeat) 1 . Start playback and designate the point at which the A-B repeat should start (point A) by pressing the A-B button. 2 . When the point at which repeat playback should end (point B) is reached, press the A-B button again. The designated section will b[...]

VCD CD Time Sear ch (VCD/CD) 1. During playback, press the TIME button. If you want to search the entire disc, press the TIME button once. ‘DT: - - : - -’ is highlighted on the screen. If you want to search within the current track, press the TIME button twice. ‘TT: - - : - -’ is highlighted on the screen. 2. Within 7 seconds, enter your de[...]

DVD Chapter Sear ch/ Time Search (DVD) Chapter Search 1. During playback, press the TIME button once. 2. Within 7 seconds, enter your desired chapter number (2 digit) using the numeric buttons. Playback starts from the selected chapter. Time Search 1. During playback, press the TIME button. If you want to search within the current title, press the [...]

DIVX Chapter Sear ch/ Time Search (DivX) Chapter Search 1. During playback, press the TIME button once. ‘SELECT - - -’ appears on the screen. 2 . Within 7 seconds, enter your desired file number (3 digit) using the numeric buttons. Playback starts from the selected file. Time Search 1. During playback, press the TIME button twice. ‘GO TO -:- [...]

DVD VCD CD Pr ogrammed playback Up to 20 chapters/tracks can be programmed in the desired order. 1 If another source is selected, press the DISC button or the FUNCTION button to select ‘DISC’. Press the PROGRAM button. 2 The program list appears on the screen. < To cancel the program mode, press the PROGRAM button again, or select ‘EXIT’[...]

MP3 WMA Pr ogrammed playback 1 If another source is selected, press the FUNCTION button to select ‘DISC’ or ‘USB’. 2 Select a file using the cursor buttons and press the PROGRAM button. The file is added to the program list. Repeat this step to program more files. 3 Press the MENU button once or twice to display the program list. 4 Highligh[...]

DVD VCD Settings for DVD playback (intr oduction) This chapter describes how to use the SETUP menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the system. Using the SETUP menu, you can adjust the picture size, set a preferred language for audio and the OSD (on screen displays), limit playback by children, et cetera. 1 T[...]

Settings (General Setup Page) TV Display Because the shape of the television or monitor may not match the shape of the movie frame, you may need to change the way in which the image is displayed to avoid distortion on older televisions, which use a 4:3 aspect ratio; high-definition televisions use 16:9 (as do movies). Note that you may need to read[...]

Settings (Audio Setup Page) Digital Audio Setup SPDIF OFF: Select this when you don’t use the DIGITAL OUT or the HDMI terminal. No signal is output from these terminals. ALL: Select this when the unit is connected to an audio component equipped with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder via the DIGITAL OUT or the HDMI terminal. PCM only (Defaul[...]

Settings (Video Setup Page) Video Output Select proper setting in accordance with the connection (see page 12-13). S-VIDEO Select this when your TV or monitor is connected to the S-VIDEO terminal. Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Select this when your TV or monitor is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO terminals. RGB Select this when your TV or monitor is connected to [...]

Settings (Video Setup Page) HDMI ON Select this when your TV or monitor is connected to the HDMI terminal. OFF Select this when you don’t use the HDMI terminal. No signal is output from the HDMI terminal. < When your TV isn’t connected to the HDMI terminal, never select ‘ON’. No picture will be shown on the TV. Resolution This setting is[...]

Settings (Passwor d Setup Page) Parental (Par ental contr ol) Playback of some DVD discs can be limited depending on the age of the users. The parental comtrol system allows the playback limitation level to be set by the parent. The default setting is ‘8’. Notes < The lower the level, the stricter the limitation. < If the rating of the lo[...]

Listening to the DAB Radio TUNING FUNCTION SCAN SELECT Auto T uning 1 Select DAB using the FUNCTION button (or the DAB/FM button of the remote control unit). When the unit is switched to DAB mode for the first time, the auto tuning process will start automatically. 2 Press the SCAN button. The unit will start scanning the stations that you can list[...]

Display Setting of the DAB You can choose the type of information displayed in the second line of the display while listening to or tuning in a DAB station. Each time the INFO/REPEAT button is pressed, the information is displayed as follows: Ensemble name Date and Time DLS (Dynamic Label Segment) Signal level Programme type Bitrate Ensemble name T[...]

Listening to the FM Radio 1 Select FM using the FUNCTION button (or the DAB/FM button of the remote control unit). 2 Select the station you want to listen to (auto selection). Hold down the TUNING button (+ or –) for more than a second. ‘Searching...’ appears on the display, and the unit starts searching for a station. When a station is tuned[...]

Display Setting of the FM (RDS) The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service which allows stations to send additional information along with the regular radio programme signal. You can choose the type of information displayed in the second line of the display while listening to or tuning in a FM station. Each time the INFO/REPEAT button is[...]

Pr eset Stations You can store up to 20 DAB and 20 FM stations. Manual Memory Presetting (DAB/FM) MEMOR Y PRESET 1 Tune in a station you want to listen to. 2 Press the MEMORY button. ‘Preset’ and the preset channel number appears on the display. 3 While the preset channel number is blinking, select a preset channel to store the station using th[...]

How to select preset stations 1 Select DAB or FM using the FUNCTION button (or the DAB/FM button of the remote control unit). 2 Select a preset channel using the PRESET buttons (or the numeric buttons of the remote control unit). How to erase preset stations (System Reset) 1 In DAB or FM mode, press and hold the INFO/REPEAT button for longer than 2[...]

About DAB With this unit you can receive and listen to Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) programmes. DAB uses digital, not analogue signals, resulting in near CD-quality audio with virtually interference-free reception. Along with superior quality audio, DAB can also deliver additional audio channels and text. In the future, computer data and images ar[...]

Listening to an Exter nal Sour ce 1 Connect the PHONES jack (audio output jack) of a portable audio player to the AUX 2 IN jack of the DR-H300DAB using the supplied stereo mini plug cable. 2 Press the FUNCTION button or the AUX button to select ‘AUX2’. 3 Play the source, and adjust the volume using the VOLUME knob of the DR-H300DAB and of the a[...]

Setting the Clock 1 If the unit is on, press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn it standby. Press the CLOCK button. 2 (If ‘- -:- -’ blinks on the display, press the CLOCK button again.) The ‘hour’ value starts blinking. < If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the time setting mode will be cancelled. 3 Press the VOLUME button to set the curr[...]

7 Press the VOLUME button to turn on or off the RDS/DAB sync function. RDS/DAB Sync ON The clock setting will be automatically adjusted according to the time data from an RDS/DAB station. If you tune in an RDS/DAB station broadcasting incorrect time data, the clock might be wrongly adjusted, and that may eventually affect the timer operation. RDS/D[...]

Setting the Timer TIMER VOLUME < The unit can be programmed to turn on at a specified time. < Adjust the clock before setting the timer. 1 If the unit is on, press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn it standby 2 Press the TIMER button. ‘Timer Set’ appears on the display, and the ‘hour’ value starts blinking. < When no button is pressed [...]

7 Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit off (standby). The clock and the TIMER indicator are displayed. < The unit will turn on at the specified time every day. < The unit turns on with the source that was last selected. Don’t forget to turn the unit off (standby), or the timer won’t work. Softwar e V ersion How to display the soft[...]

T roubleshooting If you have problems with your system, look through this chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before calling your dealer or TEAC service center. General No power e Check the connection to the AC power supply. Check and make sure the AC source is not a switched outlet and that, if it is, the switch is turned on. Make [...]

Picture noise. e If video from this system has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Please connect the unit directly to your TV. The image is distorted or monochromatic. e Make sure that the PAL-NTSC setting matches the television/monitor (see page 42). e Adjust the[...]

Specifications DVD/CD Player Pickup Semiconductor laser, Wave length 650/790 nm Color System NTSC/PAL Video signal horizontal resolution More than 480 lines (DVD) Video signal-to noise ratio More than 50 dB (DVD) Audio frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1 / –3dB) Audio signal-to-noise ratio 62 dB Dynamic range 80 dB S-Video output Y (luminance)[...]

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