Teac A-H300mkII User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

Integrated Stereo Amplifier

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ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 grounding­type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 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 replacement of 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.

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Do not expose this apparatus to dripps or splashes.

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Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.

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Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book
case or similar unit.

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The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC
outlet with its POWER switch in the off position.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE 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 enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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IMPORTANT (for U.K.Customers)

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug
fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the
cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse

and

dispose of the plug

immediately, to avoid a possible shock

hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to
be fitted, then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger
terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth
symbol | or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.

The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type
should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.

IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

CAUTION

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DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO
EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
ARE WITHIN!

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IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE
PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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
receiver.

• Connect the equipment into 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.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipments not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the
user’s warranty.

For U.S.A.

CAUTION Regarding Placement

To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space
around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including
projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below.

Left and Right Panels : 5 cm
Rear Panel : 5 cm
Top Panel : 20 cm

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CAUTION

The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the product.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a
book case or similar unit.

Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully
to get the best performance from this unit.

Before Use

Read this before operation

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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.

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The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as
printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding
this matter, consult an electrician.

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Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid
placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also
avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat,
cold or moisture.

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Do not place the unit on the amplifier/receiver.

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Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the
circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into
the unit, contact your dealer or service company.

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When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always
pull directly on the plug, never yank the cord.

< Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as

this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry or slightly
damp cloth.

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Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Specificatioins

Amplifier Section

Power output . . . . . . . . . . . 45 W + 45 W (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 0.5%)

Total Harmonic Distortion . . . . . . . . 0.5% (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 45 W)

S/N Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHONO: 70 dB (IHF-A)

AUX, CD, TAPE, TUNER: 95 dB (IHF-A)

CD direct: 95 dB (IHF-A)

Input Sensitivity/Impedance. . PHONO: 4.0 mV ±0.8 mV/10 kΩ

AUX, CD, TAPE, TUNER: 300 mV ±30 mV/10 kΩ

Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hz - 80 kHz

Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BASS : ±10 dB (100 Hz)

TREBLE : ±10 dB (10 kHz)

General

Power Requirement

Europe model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 230 V, 50 Hz

U.S.A./Canada model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 W

AC Outlet (total 100 W max.)

Europe model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . unswitched x 1

U.S.A./Canada model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . unswitched x 2

Dimensions (W x H x D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 x 312 x 110 mm

(8-7/16" x 12-5/16" x 4-5/16")

Weight (Net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 kg (9-1/4 lb)

Operating temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5˚C - +35˚C

Operating humidity . . . . . . . . . 5% to 85% (no condensation)

Storage temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –20˚C - +55˚C

Standard Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Control Unit

Battery (AAA, R03, UM-4) x 2

• Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

• Weight and dimensions are approximate.

• Illustrations may differ slightly from production models.

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Specificatioins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

System Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Names of Each Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Reference 300mk

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If you have TEAC Reference 300mk@series, convenient
system control operations and AI direct play functions are
possible.

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By pressing the STANDBY/ON button of A-H300mk@, you can
switch ON/standby all the unit connected by remote control
cords.

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When you press the PLAY button of a source, the INPUT
SELECTOR of A-H300mk

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is set to the source automatically.

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The source you select by the INPUT SELECTOR of A-H300mk

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will be played automatically.

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When you turn on the system, the source that was selected
last time will start playback automatically.

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You can use the system remote control unit to operate all the
unit connected by remote control cords.

Connect the REMOTE CONTROL jack (A or B) of each
component by remote control cords.

System ConnectionRemote Control Unit

Remove the battery compartment cover.
Insert two “AAA” (R03, UM-4) dry batteries. Make sure that

the batteries are inserted with their positive “+

” and negative

“_

” poles positioned correctly.

Close the cover.

Battery Replacement

If the distance required between the remote control unit and
main unit decreases, the batteries are exhausted. In this case
replace the batteries with new ones.

Precautions concerning batteries

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Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive “+” and
negative “_

” polarities.

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Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of
batteries together.

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Rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries can be used.
Refer to the precautions on their labels.

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When the remote control unit is not to be used for a long
time (more than a month), remove the batteries from the
remote control unit to prevent them from leaking. If they leak,
wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment and
replace the batteries with new ones.

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Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose of old
batteries by throwing them in a fire.

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The amplifier and Reference 300mk@series connected by
remote control cords can be operated by the provided remote
control unit.

When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the
REMOTE SENSOR on the front panel of the A-H300mk

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range, remote control operation may be impossible if there
are any obstacles between the unit and the remote control.

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If the remote control unit is operated near other appliances
which generate infrared rays, or if other remote control
devices using infrared rays are used near the unit, it may
operate incorrectly. Conversely, the other appliances may
operate incorrectly.

Battery Installation

Dubbing

When you intend to dub a cassette tape using 2 sets of R­H300mk

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, don’t connect the remote control cords to the

second deck. Please use the buttons on the front panel.

REMOTE

CONTROL

Reference300mk@

Reference300mk@

A-H300mk@

REMOTE

CONTROL

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CAUTION:

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Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections.

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Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit.

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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.

Connection

LINE
OUT

LINE
IN

RLRL

TAPE (R-H300mk@)

LINE
OUT

RL

LINE
OUT

RL

CD PLAYER (PD-H300mk@)

TURNTABLE

SPEAKERSPEAKER

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B

C

A

TUNER (T-H300DABmk@/T-H300mk@)

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AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

Analog 2-channel audio signal is input or output from these
jacks. Connect the component with commercially-available
RCA cables.

Make sure to connect :

white plug q

white jack (L: left channel)

red plug q

red jack (R: right channel)

SIGNAL GND

Connect the ground lead of the turntable to this terminal.

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This is not a safety earth.

AC OUTLET (unswitched)

Even when the unit is off, this outlet is active as long as the
power cord is connected to an AC outlet.

Caution:

Make sure that the total power consumption of all
equipment connected to the outlet(s) does not exceed 100
watts (or 1A).

AC Power Cord

After all other connections have been completed, connect
the plug to the AC wall socket.

Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet which
supplies the correct voltage.
Hold the power plug when plugging or unplugging the
power cord.

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D

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B

Speaker Terminals

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 6 to 16 ohms.

The black speaker terminals are – (negative).
Generally, the + side of the speaker cable is marked to make
it distinguishable from the – side of the cable. Connect this
marked side to the + terminal and the unmarked side to the
black – terminal.

Prepare the speaker cables for connection by stripping off
approximately 10 mm or less of the outer insulation.
(Removing too much insulation may lead to a short circuit if
the bared wired should come in contact with each other.)
Twist the strands of the stripped wires tightly together:

A

Caution:

The metal portions of the two separate wires should not
touch or an electrical short can occur. Shorted wires can
create a fire hazard or induce a failure in your equipment.

How to connect:

1.Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise to loosen it. The
speaker terminal caps cannot be fully removed from the
base.

2.Insert the wire into the terminal fully and turn the terminal
cap clockwise to securely connect it:

Make sure none of the wire insulation is under the terminal,
only the bare, stripped wire.

3.Make sure it is fastened firmly by pulling the cable lightly.

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B D

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Names of Each Control

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POWER

Press this switch to turn the unit standby or off.

STANDBY/ON

When the POWER switch of the main unit is depressed, use
this button to turn the unit on or standby.
The standby indicator lights when the unit is in the standby
mode. When the unit is turned on, it goes off.

CD DIRECT

Use this button to turn on or off the CD direct function.
When the CD direct function is on, the sound input from the
CD jack bypasses the BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE control.

The indicator lights when the CD direct function is on.

VOLUME

Turn this knob (or press the VOLUME buttons of the remote
control unit) to adjust the volume.

INPUT SELECTOR

Use this knob (or buttons of the remote control unit) to
select a source.

REC SELECTOR

Use this knob to select a source to be recorded.
Select “OFF” when it isn’t in use.

BALANCE

Use this knob to adjust the balance of the speakers.
Normally, set the knob to the center position.

Remote Sensor

When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the
remote sensor.

TREBLE

Use this knob to adjust the level of high frequency sound
range.

BASS

Use this knob to adjust the level of low frequency sound
range.

PHONES

For private listening, insert the headphones plug into this jack,
and adjust the volume by turning the VOLUME knob.

STANDBY

When the POWER switch of the main unit is depressed, use
this button to turn the unit standby.

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B

A

The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from
the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the OFF position.

ON

When the POWER switch of the main unit is depressed, use
this button to turn the unit on.

Buttons for the operation of TEAC R-H300mk@(TAPE).

Buttons for the operation of TEAC T-H300DABmk

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or

T-H300mk

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(TUNER).

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Following buttons work on the T-H300DABmk@ only. They
don’t work on T-H300mk@

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FUNCTION/FM MODE, AUTO TUNE, ENTER, INFO

Buttons for the operation of TEAC PD-H300mk@(CD).

FL DIMMER

When the T-H300DABmk@/T-H300mk@is connected by a
remote control cord, use this button to dim the display of T­H300DABmk

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/T-H300mk@, R-H300mk@, and PD-H300mk@.

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The T-H300DABmk@/T-H300mk@is indispensable for this
function.

Numeric buttons

Use these buttons to select a track number or a preset
channel.

Press the CD or TUNER button to select the component to be
operated, and then press the numeric buttons.
(Even when the CD or TUNER button is pressed without
pointing at the main unit, the selection of the remote control
unit will be changed.)

For instance, to select track number 35, first press the CD
button, and then press “3” and “5”.

To select numbers less than 10, press “0” and then the
number. As an example, to select number 5, press “0” and
“5”. (Optionally, you may press just the number “5” and
then wait a few seconds.)

SLEEP

Use this button to set sleep timer.

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The T-H300DABmk@/T-H300mk@is indispensable for this
function.

Note:

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To simplify explanations, instructions refer to names of
buttons and controls on the front panel, making no mention
of the use of remote control unit.

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