Teac T-H300DABmkIII, 9A10490600 User Manual

9A10490600

DAB/AM/FM Stereo Tuner

OWNER’S MANUAL

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

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Connecting Antennas (AM/FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting Antennas (DAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Names of Each Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting up your DAB Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the Channel List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using Function Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Changing Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Listening to FM/AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Preset Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

PTY Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Dimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the Daily Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

How to Reset the Settings to the Factory Defaults . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

About DAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Specificatioins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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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 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 cloth.

< Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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.

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
grounding-type 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.

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.

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

< Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

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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
position.

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The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at
any time.

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An apparatus with Class !construction shall be connected to
an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

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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

REMOTE CONTROL SELECTOR

If the REMOTE CONTROL jack is connected to the A­H300mk

III , select ‘SYSTEM’. When operating the remote

control unit provided with the A-H300mk

III , point it towards

the remote sensor of A-H300mk

III .

If the REMOTE CONTROL jack is NOT connected to the A­H300mkIII , select ‘SINGLE’.

LINE OUT jack

Analog 2-channel audio signal is output from this jack.
Connect this jack to the TUNER jack of the amplifier (A­H300mk

III ) with an RCA cable.

Make sure to connect:

white plug q white jack (L: left channel)

red plug q

red jack (R: right channel)

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 to the digital input
terminal of a digital recording device or a decoder using a
commercially-available optical digital cable.

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When inserting the plug of the optical cable, the protective
shutter of the terminal will open and you should hear it click
into position when fully inserted. Be careful that you do not
force the plug, because this could result in damage to the
protective shutter, the cable, or the unit itself.

AC Power Cord

After all other connections are complete, 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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REMOTE CONTROL jack

If you have TEAC A-H300mkIII , convenient system control
operations are available:

• When you tune in a station, the input selector of the A­H300mk

III is set to ‘TUNER’ automatically.

• You can use the system remote control unit RC-957 or RC­1091 (provided with A-H300mk

III ) to operate this unit.

Connect the REMOTE CONTROL jack to the REMOTE
CONTROL jack (A or B) of A-H300mkIII or PD-H300mkIII
with the provided remote control connection cord.
Read the owner’s manual of A-H300mk

III for details.

Note:

The remote control unit is not provided with this unit.

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B

T-H300DABmkIII

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A

Amplifier (A-H300mkIII )

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Connecting Antennas (AM/FM)

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.

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Disconnect the FM indoor antenna when using an outdoor
antenna.

< If the AM loop antenna provided does not deliver sufficient

reception (often due to being too far from the transmitter or
in a concrete building, etc.), it may be necessary to use an
outdoor AM antenna.
Use either a high quality commercial AM antenna or, if not
available, an insulated wire more than 5 m long, strip one
end, and connect this to the terminal as shown.
The antenna wire should be strung outdoors or 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.

AM Indoor Loop Antenna

The 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, fix the claw to the
slot in the antenna base.

Make sure to connect:
white wire q right terminal

black wire q left terminal

AM Loop Antenna

AM Outdoor
Antenna

Connect the loop antenna’s wires to the AM antenna
terminals.

Place the antenna on a shelf or hang it on a window frame,
etc., in the direction which gives the best reception. Keep all
other wires such as power cords, speaker wires or
interconnect wires as far away as possible from the antenna.

FM Indoor Antenna

Connect the lead-type FM antenna to the FM 75Ω socket,
extend the lead and tune the tuner to your favorite station
(see page 13). Adjust the antenna in a suitable location like a
window frame or wall until the reception is best and then
affix the antenna in that position using thumb tacks, push
pins or any other suitable means.

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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.

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.

Multi-element

Dipole

Connecting Antennas (DAB)

< 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
ENTER button once.

< 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.

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Names of Each Control

STANDBY/ON

Press 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.

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If the T-H300DABmkIII is connected to the A-H300mkIII with
a remote control cord, you can switch ON/standby both the
A-H300mk

III and the T-H300DABmkIII by pressing the

STANDBY/ON button of the A-H300mk

III .

TIMER

Use this button to turn on or off the timer function.

TIME ADJ

Use this button to adjust clock.

DIMMER

Use this button to dim the display.

DAILY

Use this button to set timer.

MEMORY

Use this button to store preset channels into memory.

AUTO TUNING

Press this button to activate auto location of all available DAB
services.
Press once for UK services or, hold for longer than 2 seconds
to activate international search.

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F

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TUNING/SELECT

Turn this knob to tune in FM/AM stations or select parameters
in the function menus.

ENTER

Use this button to enter your selection.

FUNCTION/FM MODE

In DAB mode, activates features such as station order, manual
tune, DRC value, SW version indication, signal error rate. It is
also possible to ‘tidy’ the station list to remove stations which
are in the memory but have no service provided.

In FM tuner mode, use this button to select stereo or
monaural.

BAND

Use this button to select FM, AM or DAB.

INFO/RDS MODE

In DAB mode, this button is used to change the text content
on the second line of the display, to show DLS (Dynamic Label
Segment, info text supplied by each radio station),
Programme type (classification given by the radio station ie:
Pop music or Rock), Multiplex name (name of multiplex
broadcaster), Time & date, Bitrate, or Channel and frequency.
In FM mode, this button is used to select the RDS mode.

Display

M

L

K

J

I

H

The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its STANDBY/ON switch in the STANDBY
position.

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The following screen will display for 2 seconds.

The unit will scan for broadcast services in the local area and add
them to the channel list as they are found. The scan should take
about 10 seconds.

As channels are added to the channel list the number of
channels found is displayed.

After broadcast services have been found the channels are listed
in alphanumeric order.

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If no broadcast services are found, please check that the
antenna is correctly connected to the unit.

Setting up your DAB Tuner

The first time you turn on the unit, it will scan for DAB channels
and build a channel list.

Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn the unit on.

Auto Tuning

The unit will scan for any new channels and add the channels
found to the channel list.

< Press and hold the AUTO TUNING button for longer than 2

seconds to activate international search.

If you move the unit to a new area or you want to check to see if
there are new channels available in your area, you can scan to
find new channels automatically.

Press the AUTO TUNING button.

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< To display the signal strength of a channel, press the ENTER

button again. The signal strength is display. Press the ENTER
button once again to cancel the signal strength display.

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Channels are displayed in alphanumeric order in the channel
list, with numbers coming first. So, stations such as 6 Music
from the BBC will be listed early in the list.

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If a channel is no longer broadcasting or the unit is moved
out of the area of a broadcast channel, the unit will no longer
be able to tune in the channel. If the channel cannot be
tuned in a question mark (?) is displayed in front of the
channel name. If you select this channel to tune in by pressing
the ENTER button, ‘No stations Available’ is displayed.

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You can remove a channel that is no longer available from
the channel list. See Tidy station, page 9.

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Using the Channel List

Follow the steps below to tune in and listen to the channels
found by the unit.

Select DAB by pressing the BAND button.

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Turn the TUNING/SELECT knob to the left or right to
scroll through the channels in the channel list.

2

The present channel is displayed on the first line and the
changing list is displayed on the second line.

When you have found a channel that you want to listen
to, press the ENTER button once.

3

The channel is tuned in and channel information is displayed.

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