Teac T-H300DAB User Manual

9A09878900

CQX1A860Z

T-H300DAB

DAB/AM/FM Stereo Tuner

OWNER’S MANUAL

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.

Contents

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

Important (for U.K. Custmers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

About Digital Audio Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting up your DAB Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using Function Control

Station order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sig error rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Preset tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Sw version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DRC value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Manual tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Changing Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Listening to FM/AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Presetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

PTY Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PTY Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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.

This symbol means that the product is double insulated and you do not need an earth connection

This symbol means that this product keeps to the European safety and electrical interference directives

Read this before operation

< 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.

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.

Do not place the unit on the amplifier/receiver.

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 set, contact your dealer.

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 cloth.

Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Maintenance

If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe with a soft cloth or use diluted mild soap liquid. Be sure to remove any excess completely. Do not use thinner, benzine or alcohol as they may damage the surface of the unit.

Before Use

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 : 10 cm Rear Panel : 5 cm Top Panel : 2 cm

Remote Control Unit

Battery Installation

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

Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive

“+

“ and negative “_“ polarities.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Connection

DA C

OPTICAL

T-H300DAB

Digital recorder/decoder

A-H300 or other amplifier

DIGITAL IN

CAUTION

Turn off the power of all the equipment before making connections. Read instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit.

Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the connection cords with the power cord.

AUDIO OUT jack

Analogue 2-channel audio signal is output from this jack. Connect the component with RCA pin cable.

AUDIO OUT (T-H300DAB) wTUNER IN (amplifier)

Make sure to connect :

white plug wwhite jack (L: left) red plug

red jack (R: right)

DIGITAL OUT terminal

DAB’s digital audio signal is output from this terminal. If you want to record digitally, or decode the signal using an external digital decoder, connect the component with an optical cable.

DIGITAL OUT (T-H300DAB)

DIGITAL IN (decoder, CD-R, MD, etc.)

Power cord (AC)

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.

REMOTE CONTROL jack

If you have TEAC Reference 300 series, Convenient sysytem control operations are possible.

By pressing the POWER STANDBY button of the Reference 300 series Amplifier/Receiver, you can switch ON/standby all the unit connected with remote control cord.

When you press the PLAY button of the source, the INPUT SELECTOR of the Reference 300 series Amplifier/Receiver will be set to the source automatically.

The source you select by the INPUT SELECTOR of the Reference 300 series Amplifier/Receiver will start playback automatically.

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

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

Connect the remote control jack (A or B) of each component with remote control cords.

Connecting Antennas

AM Outdoor Antenna

If the AM loop antenna provided does not deliver sufficient reception (because you are too far from the transmitter or in a concrete building, etc.), it may be necessary to use an outdoor AM antenna. Strip one end of a 5-m or longer, insulated wire and connect it to the terminal as shown. The antenna wire should be strung outdoors or if indoors, near a window. For better reception, connect the GND terminal to a reliable ground.

Note:

Even when using an outdoor AM antenna, do not disconnect the AM loop antenna.

FM Indoor Antenna

Connect the lead-type FM antenna to the FM 75Ω socket, extend the lead and attach it to a window frame or wall with thumbtacks, or the like, where reception is best.

FM Outdoor Antenna

In an area where FM signals are weak, it will be necessary to use an outdoor FM antenna. Generally, a 3-element antenna will be sufficient; if you live in an area where the FM signals are particularly weak, it may be necessary to use one with 5 or more elements.

AM Indoor Loop Antenna

A high-performance AM loop antenna provided with this unit is sufficient for good reception in most areas.

To stand the loop antenna on a surface, insert the claw into the slot. Connect the loop antenna’s wires to the AM antenna terminals as shown.

Place the antenna on a shelf, for example, or hang it on a window frame, etc., in the direction which gives the best reception, as far away as possible from the entire system, speaker cords and the power cord to prevent unwanted noise.

If there is no room for the AM loop antenna, you may mount it on the wall using screws (not supplied).

DAB Indoor Antenna

Connect the T-type DAB antenna to the DAB socket, 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 the signal strength on the display. The signal strength is displayed as a bar graph by pressing the SELECT/TUNING MODE knob once.

DAB Outdoor Antenna

In an area where DAB signals are weak, it will be necessary to use an outdoor DAB antenna. There are two main types available.

Dipole:

For use in marginal signal areas. This type of antenna is omnidirectional and should increase the strength of all DAB stations being received.

Multi-element antenna:

Also for use in marginal or poor signal areas. This type of antenna is directional and has high gain. This antenna needs to be pointed at the transmitter you want to listen to.

It is possible to use a TV or FM antenna with your DAB tuner as this is normally mounted externally. This may give a stronger signal than a simple internal antenna, however it would not be tuned specifically for DAB reception. You would need to change the plug on your TV/FM antenna to an F type, and it may also be necessary to use a signal booster to enhance the signal.

Multi-element

Dipole

Names of Each Control

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