DRH300B - Système hifi TEAC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DRH300B TEAC

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DVD Receiver

OWNER’S MANUAL MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE MANUAL DEL USUARIO ESPAÑOLCAUTION

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

< IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,

CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.

< USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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

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

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

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.

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 enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

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.

< Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

< Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on

< 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

< The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC

outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any

< An apparatus with Class

construction shall be connected to

an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

< Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

< Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones

can cause hearing loss.ENGLISH

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

• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

• 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

CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipments not expressly

approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will void the

This product has been designed and manufactured according to

FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on

the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968“, and is

classified as class 1 laser product. There is not hazardous invisible

laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation

emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the

protective housings.

The label required in this regulation is shown

“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0 +

Digital Out” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,

Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

DivX and the DivX logo are registered trademarks of DivX, Inc.

Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that

is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and

other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision

Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright

protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited

viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision

Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

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ENGLISH 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

< 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,

< 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 unit, contact your dealer or service company.

< When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always

pull directly on the plug, never yank the cord.

< To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and always

close the disc tray.

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

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

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

DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or

move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the

WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT When changing places of installation or packing the unit for

moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc tray to

its closed position in the player. Then, press the power switch

to turn the power off, and disconnect the power cord.

Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to

Conventions about this manual

< The types of functions and operations that can be used for a

particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In

some cases, these functions and operations may differ from

the descriptions given in this Owner’s Manual. In this event,

follow the instructions given on the screen. This Owner’s

Manual only covers basic disc operations.

< For some operations, the PROHIBIT icon “A” may appear on

the screen. This indicates that the operation described in this

Operations Manual is not permitted for the current disc.

Before Use Connection (FM antenna)

< Turn off the power of all the equipment before making

< Read instructions of each component you intend to use with

< Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and

noise, do not bundle the connection cords with the power

cord or speaker cables.

Connect the lead-type FM antenna to the FM 75Ω socket,

extend the lead and tune the tuner to your favorite station.

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

In an area where FM signals are weak, it will be necessary to

use an 75-ohm unbalanced-type 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.

< Disconnect the FM indoor antenna when using an outdoor

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

Press the lever, insert the end of the cord,

then release the lever. Make sure it is fastened

securely by pulling the cord lightly. Make sure

only the bare, stripped wire is inserted in the

jack and that no plastic insulation is

preventing contact between the antenna wire

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.

Connection (AM 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

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

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.

Even when using an outdoor AM antenna, do not disconnect

ENGLISH Speaker Connection

To avoid damaging the speakers with a sudden high-level

signal, be sure to switch the power off before connecting the

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 distinguishable from the – side of the cable. Connect this

marked side to the + terminal and the unmarked side to the

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:

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 speakers:

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.

Connect a subwoofer using a commercially-available RCA

Use a subwoofer with built-in amplifier referred to as a

“powered subwoofer”.

SUBWOOFERS-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN YC BCR BA CD

Connection to a TV CAUTION:

< Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections.

< 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.

Only use one method of

ENGLISH Component video output terminals

Use commercially available component video cables to

connect the unit to the component video inputs of a suitably

equipped television or monitor to enjoy a high-quality

picture. Use these terminals in preference to S-Video or

composite video connections.

< If the component video terminals are connected to a

television with progressive scan capabilities, the output can

be set to match this (see page 35).

< Note that these terminals cannot be connected to high

definition component terminals.

S-Video output terminal

Use a commercially available S-Video cable to connect the

unit to the S-Video input of a suitably equipped television or

monitor. Use this connection in preference to a composite

Composite video output terminal

Use a commercially available RCA (pin) video cable to

connect the unit to the composite video connector of a

television or monitor. Use this connection only if no other

video connection method is available.

< Adjust the video aspect ratio to match that of the television

< This unit adopts analog copy protection features. If the unit

is connected to a TV through a VCR (video cassette

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

< Select proper setting in the Video Output setup (see page

HDMI video/audio output terminal

Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the unit

to a HDMI compatible television or monitor.

HDMI video output formats

< See page 36 for further details on HDMI video output

< If the television or monitor is equipped only with a DVI

terminal, a suitable adaptor cable or adaptors should be

used. Note that the television connected in this way must be

Also note that this connection outputs no sound.

< Make sure that you read and understand the documentation

provided with the HDMI component, as well as this unit’s

To output audio from the HDMI terminal

If the connected HDMI component is capable of inputting

HDMI audio, digital audio can be output from the HDMI

< Select “ALL” or “PCM only” in the SPDIF setup (see page

< To enjoy the digital surround audio from DVD-Video discs,

connect the HDMI terminal to a surround amplifier and set

the SPDIF Setup to “ALL” (see page 34).

Connection to audio equipments etc.

< Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections.

< 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.

optical digital cable

Cassette tape deck etc. Digital audio device

(CD recorder, MD deck, etc.)

Digital audio output terminals

Digital audio from DVD-Video, CD and video CD is output

from these terminals.

The unit may be connected using either coaxial or optical

(TOS) commercially available cables to amplifiers including a

decoder, or to digital audio devices such as CD recorders,

COAXIAL: Use RCA (pin) digital audio cable

< Keep the supplied cap to cover the OPTICAL terminal when

< Select “ALL” or “PCM only” in the Digital Audio Setup (see

AUX 1/LINE OUT jacks

Analog 2-channel audio signal is input or output from these

jacks. Connect a cassette tape deck etc. to these jacks using

commercially-available RCA cables.

Make sure to connect:

red plug q red jack (R: right channel)

Power cord receptacle

After all other connections have been made, insert the

supplied AC power cord into this receptacle, then connect

the other end of the power cord into the wall socket. Ensure

that your AC voltage corresponds to the voltage marked on

the rear panel of the unit. Consult a qualified electrician if

< In order to avoid the risk of electric shock, fire, and so on,

only use the supplied power cord.

< If you are not going to use the unit for some time,

disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert two “AAA” (R03 or UM-4) dry batteries. Make sure

that the batteries are inserted with their positive “+” and

negative “_” poles positioned correctly.

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

< 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

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 obstacles between the unit and the remote

< If the remote control unit is operated near other products

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 products may

operate incorrectly.

Battery Installation

Remote Control Unit12

Identifying the Parts 1

P A B C D E F G I J K L O N M H A I H G J E M F L KENGLISH

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.

PHONES For private listening, insert the headphones plug into this jack,

and adjust the volume using the VOLUME knob.

AUX 2 IN You can connect a portable audio player to this jack.

You can connect an USB memory device to this connector.

REPEAT In DISC or USB mode, use this button for repeat playback.

SCAN (m/,), PRESET In the preset tuning mode, use these buttons to select a

In DISC or USB mode, use these buttons to search for a part

MEMORY, PROGRAM In DISC or USB mode, use this button to program tracks.

In TUNER mode, use this button to preset stations.

OPEN/CLOSE Use this to open and close the disc tray.

FUNCTION Use this button to select a function (FM, AM, DISC, USB,

Play/Pause (y/J), STEREO/MONO In DISC or USB mode, use this button to start or pause

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

J I H G F E D C B The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from

the AC outlet with its STANDBY/ON in the standby position.

A Stop (H), SCAN In DISC or USB mode, use this button to stop playback.

In TUNER mode, use this button to preset stations

SKIP (.//), TUNING In DISC or USB mode, use these buttons to skip tracks.

In TUNER mode, use these buttons to tune in a station.

VOLUME Turn this knob (or press the VOLUME buttons of the remote

control unit) to adjust the volume level.

Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control unit. Point the

remote control unit at this sensor when operating the remote

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.14

Identifying the Parts 2

B A E C F H G I J D K L M O Q R S T N P Number buttons

Use these buttons to key in track numbers, passwords, etc.

SETUP Use this button to enter the setup menu where you can set

up the parameters of the unit.

ANGLE Use this button to select camera angles during DVD playback.

REPEAT A-B In DISC or USB mode, use this button to specify a section and

DIMMER Use this button to change the brightness of the front panel

SLOW In DISCmode, use this button for slow motion video playback.

This button offers Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock and FLAT (off)

S-BASS Use this button to boost bass.

LOUDNESS Use this button to compensate for the loss of bass at low

SLEEP, TIMER When the unit is on, use this button to set sleep timer.

In the standby mode, use this button to set timer.

K J I H G F E D C B A15

ENGLISH Front panel display

Shows currently selected equalizer.

Shows the type of disc or file currently loaded.

Shows frequency, volume, etc.

Lights when SLEEP TIMER is set.

Lights when an FM stereo broadcast is tuned

Lights when the S-BASS function is on.

Lights when the Loudness function is on.

Lights during repeat playback.

Lights during shuffle playback.

Lights when the Timer function is on.

Lights during programmed playback.

Lights to show that Dolby Digital audio is being played back.

Lights to show that DTS audio is being played back.

Q P O N M L K J I H G F E D C B A CLOCK In the standby mode, use this button to adjust clock.

OSD Use this button to display information about the currently

TIME Use this button to start time search.

SUBTITLE Use this button to select the displayed subtitles during DVD

AUDIO Use this to select the audio for playback.

MUTE Use this button to mute the sound.

TITLE When a VCD (version 2.0) is loaded, use this button to turn

the PBC function on or off.

During PBC playback, use this button to display a menu.

Cursor buttons and ENTER Use these cursor buttons for navigation of on-screen menus

and the ENTER button to confirm selections.

MENU Use this button with menu-enabled DVD discs to bring up the

During playback of MP3/WMA/JPEG files, use this button to

switch between the folder list and the file list.

T S R Q P O N M L A B DC E HIJK L MNOQ P F G16

Type of discs that can be played on this

This player can playback discs bearing any of the following logos:

Region Number of DVD Video discs:

DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers that

dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. If the region

number on the disc you want to play does not match the region

number of your DVD player, you will not be able to play the disc.

In that case, an error message will appear on the screen.

The region number is printed on the rear panel of this unit. U.S.A./Canada model Europe model Asia model

About CD-R/CD-RW CD-R/RW discs recorded in Audio CD format and finalized

correctly are playable. But depending on the quality of the

disc and/or the condition of the recording, some CD-R & CD-

RW discs may not be playable.

• Single-sided or double-sided discs

• This unit can play DVD-R discs recorded in

• This unit can play DVD-RW discs recorded in

DVD video format or DVD video recording

Discs are generally divided into one or more titles.

Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.

Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

Video CDs are divided into tracks.

This unit can play following files recorded on a CD-R, CD-RW,

< File names should be alphanumeric characters. This unit

cannot display symbols and full-size or double-byte characters

(such as Japanese, Chinese, etc.) correctly. Also, be sure to use

the file extension. (‘.mp3’ for MP3 files, ‘.wma’ for WMA files,

‘.avi’ or ‘.divx’ for DivX video files, ‘.jpg’ or ‘.jpeg’ for JPEG

< Files are played in alphabetical order.

< MP3 files must be monaural or stereo MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3

format. This unit can play MP3 files with sampling frequency

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, bit-rate 320 kbps or less.

< This unit can play WMA files with sampling frequency 44.1

kHz, bit-rate 192 kbps or less.

< This unit cannot display the bit-rate of VBR (variable bit rate)

< The disc must be finalized in order to play.

< This player is NOT compatible with multi-session discs.

< The CD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible.

< It may take time to display a progressive JPEG picture.

< Depending on the file size and compression rate, some JPEG

pictures cannot be displayed correctly.

USB memory device compatibility

• Only USB flash memory can be used.

• Some flash memory players that charge from a USB terminal

cannot be played back.

• Hard disk drives , CD/DVD drives, and others connected via

• The DR-H300 cannot copy, move, or delete files.

• Playable format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32

• NTFS, HFS, HFS+ cannot be used.

• Max. number of playable folders: 300

• Max. number of playable files: 650

< DVD-RW discs that were recorded with copy-once only

permission cannot be played.

< When playing a DVD-RW disc that was edited on a DVD

recorder, the screen may momentarily black out at the edited

< When playing a DVD-RW disc that was edited on a DVD

recorder, you may see scenes from just before the edited

< If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is

recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it

may not play because of the settings of the application

software used to create the disc. (Check with the software

publisher for more detailed information.)

< Unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/RW discs cannot be

ENGLISH Following discs cannot be played with this

• DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, CD-G, Data part of CD-EXTRA,

• discs recorded in a color system other than PAL or NTSC

• illegally produced discs

• scratched or damaged discs

• discs that are dusty, soiled or marked with fingerprints

If you attempt to play back such discs, there is a risk that sudden

loud noise can blast over the speakers at full volume and cause

damage to the speakers and your hearing.

Copy-protected discs, DualDiscs and other discs that do not

conform to the CD standard may not play back correctly in this

player. If you use such discs in this unit, TEAC Corporation and

its subsidiaries cannot be responsible for any consequences or

guarantee the quality of reproduction. If you experience

problems with such non-standard discs, you should contact the

producers of the disc.

number of audio tracks recorded on the disc

number of subtitles recorded on the disc

disc recorded with multiple camera angles

Example of Icons used on DVD discs:

How to remove the disc How to hold the disc

< 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

< Should the disc become dirty, wipe the surface radially (from

the center hole outward towards the outer edge) with a soft,

< Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or

fluid, benzine or thinner to clean the discs. Such chemicals

will do irreparable damage to the disc’s plastic surface.

< Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust

and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”

< Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and

temperature for extended periods. Long exposure to high

temperatures will warp the disc.

< Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged.

Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to the playing

< CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of

heat and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important

that they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight

will fall on them, and which is away from sources of heat

such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.

< Printable discs aren’t recommended, as the label side might

be sticky and damage the unit.

< Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do

not use any protective coating spray.

< Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information

on the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen,

as this may cause damage to the recorded side.

< Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD

stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and

cause them to malfunction.

< Do not use irregular shape discs (octagonal, heart shaped,

business card size, etc.). Discs of this sort can damage the

< If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a disc,

read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact the

disc manufacturer directly.18

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 TUNER, DISC,

USB or AUX button of the remote control unit) to turn the

Press the FUNCTION button (or the TUNER, DISC, USB or

AUX button of the remote control unit) to select a

The volume is adjustable from MIN (00) to MAX (31). You can

hold down the VOLUME – or + buttons of the remote control

unit to reduce or bring up the volume continuously.

< Press the STANDBY/ON button to put the unit in the standby

mode when it is not being used.

< If you press the STANDBY/ON button to put the unit in the

standby mode when FUNCTION is set for AUX1 or AUX2,

first, the speaker sound stops and then after about two

seconds the output to the sub woofer stops.

Play the source, and adjust the volume using the

The selected source is shown on the front panel’s display.

Each time the FUNCTION button is pressed, the source

FM RADIO, AM RADIO, DISC, USB, AUX1, AUX2

< Press the TUNER button of the remote control unit once or

twice to select FM or AM.

< To listen to an external source connected to the AUX IN jack,

select AUX1 or AUX2. Press the AUX button of the remote

control unit once or twice to select AUX 1 or AUX 2.

You can record a source such as a Compact Disc onto a MD

or a cassette tape connected to the DIGITAL OUT terminal or

1. Select a source to be recorded by pressing the

< The volume, and tone control (S-BASS, LOUDNESS and P-EQ)

have no effect on the recording signals.

ENGLISH Preset Equalizer

Press the P-EQ button repeatedly to select a preset equalizer.

CLASSIC: A balanced sound; suitable for classical music.

JAZZ: suitable for jazz music.

ROCK: Provides a heavy powerful sound; suitable for rock

POP: Emphasizes vocal tones; suitable for popular music.

FLAT: Equalizer is off.

Insert the headphones plug into the PHONES jack, and adjust

CAUTION Always lower the volume level prior to plugging in your

headphones. TO AVOID DAMAGING YOUR HEARING - Do not

place your headphones on your head until after you have

< While muting is engaged, “MUTING” blinks on the display.

< If you change the volume during the muting, the muting will

the MUTE button again to restore the sound.

You can dim the front panel’s display.

Use the DIMMER button to cycle between these settings:

Full brightness, Medium brightness, Minimum brightness

S-BASS (Super Bass) button

Press the S-BASS button to turn the Bass boost function on

The S-BASS indicator lights when this function is on.

< The S-BASS and the LOUDNESS buttons don’t work together.

This button compensate for the loss of bass at low volumes.

The LOUDNESS indicator lights when this function is on.

Select off when listening at normal levels.20

DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA JPEG DIVX Listening to a Disc

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (L) to open the tray.

Insert the disc label side up.

< In the case of double-sided discs, the side to be played should

< Make sure the disc is centered in the tray in order to avoid

any malfunction or jamming of the tray or damage to the

The tray will close. Take care that you don’t catch your fingers

The unit reads the disc (this may take a little time).

Some discs may automatically start playback.

Press the PLAY button to start playback if playback has

not started automatically.

If a menu is shown on screen (some DVD or video discs may

show such a menu), see “On-screen menu” on page 21-22.

Press the FUNCTION button to select “DISC”.

< When no disc is loaded in the CD player, “NO DISC” is

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (L) again to close the

Video CDs with PBC When a Video CD (Version 2.0) or Super Video CD withPlayback Control functions (PBC) is loaded, a menu willappear on the screen.Select an item using the numeric buttons, and then press theENTER button to start playback. < Press the / button to advance to the next page. Press the . button to return to the previous page.< If you press the TITLE button during playback, the menu willappear on the screen. < Press the MENU button to turn the PBC function on or off.If you press the MENU button during playback, playback willstop.When the PBC function is off:If you press the PLAY/PAUSE button (y/J) in the stop mode,playback will start from the first track.When the PBC function is on:If you press the PLAY/PAUSE button (y/J) in the stop mode,a menu will appear on the screen. Select an item using the numeric buttons, and then press theENTER button to start playback. 21 ENGLISHAn on-screen menu is shown when a DVD or video CD withplayback 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 screenPress either the MENU button or the TITLE button.< Depending on the disc, pressing MENU during playback mayrestart playback from the first chapter.< This function is not available with a DVD-RW disc with VRcontent.< Do NOT use a high-capacity USB hard disc with this unit.Press the FUNCTION button to select “USB”. 1 Plug your USB memory device into the USB connector.< You can reverse steps and . 21

2 It takes a few seconds for the unit to load the USB memorydevice. Some files may automatically start playback. Listening to a USB Memory Device Press the PLAY button to start playback if playback hasnot started automatically. 3

MP3 WMA JPEG DIVX DVD VCD MP3 WMA JPEG

TITLE MENU USB memory device compatibility • Only USB flash memory can be used. • Some flash memory players that charge from a USBterminal cannot be played back. • Hard disk drives , CD/DVD drives, and others connected viaUSB cannot be used. • The DR-H300 cannot copy, move, or delete files.• Playable format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32• NTFS, HFS, HFS+ cannot be used. • Max. number of playable folders: 300• Max. number of playable files: 65022

MP3 WMA JPEG On-screen menu 2

Choose a picture in the directory list and after a short wait a

thumbnail of the picture will appear on the right. Press

/g /t to select a picture to view. Press ENTER or

PLAY/PAUSE to view the picture at full-screen size.

< When viewing at full-screen size, press SKIP buttons

(.//) to view a previous or next photo. You can also

use the g /t buttons to rotate the image.

< When viewing at full-screen size, press STOP button to display

a number of thumbnails at a time on the screen. You can use

/g /t buttons to select a particular photo and then

press ENTER button to view that image at full-screen size. You

can also select SLIDE SHOW to view all the photos in a series

or MENU to adjust settings. You can also select gPREV or

NEXTt to move to the previous or next screen of thumbnail

< Press MENU button to exit thumbnail or full-screen views.

< Some photos may appear distorted due to the configuration

or characteristics of the disc. Larger photos may take a short

while to appear due to their larger data size.

MP3 and Windows Media-formatted audio

When a disc or USB is loaded, a list of directories appears on

Select a directory by pressing the

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 file.

< Press the MENU button to switch between the folder list and

< If you want to return to the parent folder, display the folder

list using the MENU button, select “..” using the cursor

buttons and press the ENTER button.

< Depending on the disc, invisible folders such as “TRASH”

might be shown on the screen. Please disregard folders which

do not contain playable files.

< If may take 30 seconds or more to display the list of files

depending on the disc you are playing back.

< During playback, elapsed time of the current file is displayed

on the front panel display.23

ENGLISH Pausing playback (freezing the picture)

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 time. Damage to your television or the

When the STOP button is pressed, playback is stopped, and

the display shows “Press Play Key To Continue”. Pressing

PLAY continues playback.

Pressing any of the following buttons cancels resume mode:

STOP in the stop mode, OPEN/CLOSE, FUNCTION,

STANDBY/ON Pressing OPEN/CLOSE opens the tray if it is closed, and closes

it if it is open. When the tray is opened during playback, it

may take a few seconds before the disc is “unloaded” and

Stopping playback (Resume mode)

Opening and closing the tray

Basic Operations for a Disc and USB Memory DeviceFast scanning

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

Search for a part of a chapter/track

To search quickly the disc in the forward or reverse direction,

press the SCAN buttons (m or ,) during playback.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (y/J) when the part you want

to listen to is found.

Each time the SCAN button (m or ,) is pressed, the

search speed changes as follows:

x2 q x4 q x8 q x16 q x32 q normal speed

< VCD/CD/MP3: When you forward fast to the end of a track (or

reverse to the beginning of a track), the scan function will be

cancelled and normal speed playback will continue.

< The sound is muted during playback of DVD and VCD.

< This function may not work with some discs.

Selecting a chapter or track

Use the number button to select tracks or chapters for

For instance, to select track number 35, press “3” and “5”.

To select a MP3 or WMA file, enter 3 digit numbers. As an

example, to select number 5, press “0”, “0” and “5”.

(Optionally, you may press just the number “5” and then wait

< The numeric buttons do not work during PBC playback of

DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA JPEG DIVX DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA JPEG DIVXDVD VCD CD MP3 WMA JPEG DIVX Selecting audio

Many DVD discs include audio in different languages, as well

as stereo and multi-channel surround versions of the

CDs and video CDs allow the left, right or stereo channels to

Pressing the AUDIO button changes between the

different audio tracks available, and the result is shown

< Sometimes the picture playback will appear to freeze

momentarily when the audio is changed.

< It may be necessary to change the audio on some discs using

the on-screen disc menu.

< Some discs cannot have their audio changed in the way

described here, as well as some discs which only have one

audio stream. If you attempt to select different audio with

these discs, the prohibit icon “A” is shown on screen.

DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA JPEG DIVX25

ENGLISH Changing camera angle

When a scene recorded with multiple angles is played, the

angle icon appears on the screen. Each time you press the

ANGLE button while the angle icon is displayed, the camera

< When no other angle is recorded, the prohibit icon “A” will

< The ANGLE button doesn’t work during pause.

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 captions on some discs cannot be removed or changed

using this button. Additionally, a disc must have at least one

captioning language available for this to work. Some discs

may have only one sub-caption language, in which case, the

choice is obviously restricted to one subtitle or no subtitles.

< It may be necessary to change the subtitles on some discs

using the on-screen disc menu.

< Some discs cannot have their subtitles changed in the way

described here. If you attempt to select a different subtitle

with these discs, the “prohibit” mark is shown on screen.

For video discs only (DVD and VCD)

To play a disc in slow motion, press the SLOW button. Each time

the SLOW button is pressed, the speed changes as follows:

< The sound is muted during slow-motion playback.

To zoom the picture, press the ZOOM button during playback.

Each time the ZOOM button is pressed, the magnification level

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

buttons during zoom playback.

< Zooming does not work on subtitles or menu screens.

DVD DVD VCD JPEG DIVX DVD VCD DIVX26

Each time the REPEAT button is pressed, the mode is changed

REPEAT 1 q REPEAT ALL q OFF DVD VCD CD Repeat and Shuffle playback

Each time the REPEAT button is pressed, the mode is changed

REPEAT 1 q REPEAT ALL q SHUFFLE q OFF

< If one of the following buttons is pressed, repeat mode will

STANDBY/ON, FUNCTION File repeat

The REP indicator lights on the display.

When this is selected, the currently selected file repeats. If

another file is selected during repeat playback, the newly-

selected track repeats.

The REP ALL indicator lights on the display.

All thefiles in the folder will be played repeatedly.

Shuffle (MP3/WMA/DivX only)

The SHUF indicator lights on the display.

The whole contents of the disc will be played randomly.

< This feature is not available for all discs. The “prohibit” mark

is shown on screen in such cases when an attempt is made to

< If one of the following buttons is pressed, repeat mode will

STANDBY/ON, OPEN/CLOSE, FUNCTION Chapter or track repeat

The REP indicator lights on the display.

When this is selected, the currently selected chapter (or track)

repeats. If another chapter is selected during repeat playback,

the newly-selected chapter repeats.

Title or disc repeat

The REP ALL indicator lights on the display.

The current title or disc repeats.27

ENGLISH A-B repeat playback

Repeat Playback of a Designated Section

1. Start playback and designate the point at which the A-B

repeat should start (point A) by pressing the A-B

“A-” appears on the display.

2. When the point at which repeat playback should end

(point B) is reached, press the A-B button again.

“A-B” appears on the display.

The designated section will be played repeatedly.

< When playing a CD/VCD, the point A and B should be

selected from the same track.

< The SEARCH button (,) can be used to fast-forward to

point B after designating point A.

< There should be more than one second between A and B.

< To cancel the A-B Repeat, press the A-B button again.

DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA DIVX Changing the display mode

Each time the OSD button is pressed during playback, following

information appears on the screen.

elapsed time of the current title

remaining time of the current title

elapsed time of the current chapter

remaining time of the current chapter

elapsed time of the current track

remaining time of the current track

elapsed time of the disc

remaining time of the disc

display off (VCD only)

elapsed time of the current file

remaining time of the current file

Time Search (VCD/CD)

1. During playback, press the TIME button twice.

“- - : - -” is highlighted on the screen.

2. Within 7 seconds, enter your desired hour and minute

using the numeric buttons.

For example, if the length of the current file is 3 minutes,

enter a number smaller than 3 minutes.

Playback starts from the selected part.

1. During playback, press the TIME button.

If you want to search the entire disc, press the TIME button

“DT: - - : - -” is highlighted on the screen.

If you want to search within the current track, press the TIME

“TT: - - : - -” is highlighted on the screen.

2. Within 7 seconds, enter your desired hour and minute

using the numeric buttons.

For example, if the length of the current track is 3 minutes,

enter a number smaller than 3 minutes.

Playback starts from the selected part.

Time Search (MP3/WMA)

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.

1. During playback, press the TIME button.

If you want to search within the current title, press the TIME

If you want to search within the current chapter, press the

TIME button three times.

2. Within 7 seconds, enter your desired hour, minute and

second using the numeric buttons.

Playback starts from the selected part.

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.

1. During playback, press the TIME button twice.

“GO TO -:- - - -” appears on the screen.

2. Within 7 seconds, enter your desired hour, minute and

second using the numeric buttons.

Playback starts from the selected part.

Up to 20 chapters/tracks can be programmed in the desired

If another source is selected, press the DISC button or

the FUNCTION button to select “DISC”.

Press the PROGRAM button.

The program list appears on the screen.

again, or select “EXIT” using the cursor buttons and press the

Enter your desired “title and chapter number” or “track

To enter number 5, press “0” and “5”.

Repeat this step to program more chapters/tracks.

< If you made a mistake, move the cursor on the track number

and overwrite it using the numeric buttons.

< To program more than 11 chapters/tracks, press the /

button to advance to the next program page (or select “t

the . button to return to the previous page.

When the selection of chapter/track numbers is

completed, select “START” using the cursor buttons and

press the ENTER button to start programmed playback.

< During programmed playback, the numeric buttons don’t

< When playback ends, the program is cleared.

< If you press one of the following buttons, the programmed

contents will also be cleared.

OPEN/CLOSE, STANDBY/ON, STOP FUNCTION (AUX, USB, TUNER)ENGLISH

< If you press one of the following buttons, the programmed

contents will be cleared.

FUNCTION (AUX, USB, TUNER)

OPEN/CLOSE (in DISC mode), STANDBY/ON,

If another source is selected, press the FUNCTION

button to select “DISC” or “USB”.

start programmed playback.

The file is added to the program list.

Highlight the first file in the program list using the

DVD VCD Settings for DVD playback (introduction)

Enter the menu item with the right cursor button.

Use the up and down cursor buttons to select the

options within the menu item, and ENTER to confirm

Individual menu functions are described on pages 33 through

Repeat steps through as required.

Exit the setup mode by pressing SETUP once more.

settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first

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.

Turn on the main unit, and the television (monitor).

Press the SETUP button.

The setup menu appears on the screen.

< Exit the setup mode by pressing SETUP once again.

< Although it is possible to enter the setup menu while

playback is continuing (or in resume mode), not all menu

functions will be available. Expand the number of available

functions by pressing the STOP button twice.

Use the cursor buttons to navigate the menus.

If no cursor is visible on the screen, use the left and right

buttons to select a page.

Use the up and down buttons to highlight menu items within

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 your television’s manual in

conjunction with this section in order to achieve the best

results. Some discs do not allow the aspect ratio to be

changed and you will therefore have to change the aspect

Make this setting while playback is stopped; you cannot do

this while playing back a disc.

4:3 PAN SCAN This mode is used with 4:3 televisions. 4:3 images are

displayed normally. When showing 16:9 programs, the full

height of the screen is used, but the left and right part of the

4:3 picture 16:9 picture

4:3 LETTER BOX This mode is used with 4:3 televisions. 4:3 images are

displayed normally. 16:9 images are visible at their full width,

but a blank area is left at the top and bottom of the screen.

4:3 picture 16:9 picture

Use with a 16:9 wide television.

4:3 picture 16:9 picture

< Some wide-screen discs that do not permit Pan & Scan mode

playback are automatically played in Letterbox mode.

< Depending on the DVD, 4:3 Letterbox may be selected

automatically instead of 4:3 Pan & Scan and vice versa.

< If WIDE is selected and a normal TV is connected, 16:9

content will appear distorted during playback (objects look

Select the desired language for onscreen menus from the

English (default), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch

NOTE: If the unit is set to a foreign language and you find it

impossible to read the menu settings, you can restore all the

factory default settings, and the menus will appear in English

again (all other settings will be wiped out).

The screen saver starts up if nothing is played back and no

operations are performed for 3 minutes.

The screen saver does not start up.

In case you need the registration code to play DivX files, select

The registration code of the player will be displayed.34

No signal is output from these terminals.

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.

Select this when the unit is connected to an audio component

such as amplifier/receiver, CD recorder or MD deck via the

DIGITAL OUT or the HDMI terminal.

DOLBY DIGITAL Setup (Dual Mono)

STEREO Left channel is output from the left speaker, and right

channel is output from the right speaker.

L-MONO Left channel is output from the front left and right speakers.

R-MONO Right channel is output from the front left and right speakers.

Settings (Audio Setup Page)

This setting provides following sound effects:

Off, Concert, Living Room, Hall, Bathroom, Cave, Arena,

Night Mode (Dynamic range control)

ON Applies dynamic range control to Dolby Digital material,

reducing the volume of loud sounds, and increasing the

volume of quiet ones. This is useful for spoken word material,

etc. as well as nighttime listening.

Turns off the audio dynamic compression.

< This function is effective only when playing back a DVD disc

recorded with Dolby Digital. This control has no effect on

< The overall effect of this setting depends on many things: the

disc being played, the amplifier, and the speakers used for

ENGLISH Settings (Video Setup Page)

S-VIDEO Select this when your TV or monitor is connected to the S-

Select this when your TV or monitor is connected to the

COMPONENT VIDEO terminals.

This setting is available only when “COMPONENT” is set to

This setting allows the selection of interlaced (INTERLACE) or

progressive-scan (P-SCAN) video from the component video

Progressive-scan video provides a better, clearer picture.

However, it is not supported by every television or monitor,

and you should ensure that this is supported fully before

turning on this option.

< When your TV isn’t compatible with progressive scan, never

select “P-SCAN”. No picture will be shown on the monitor.

In case you select “Progressive” by mistake, connect your TV

via the VIDEO OUT jack or S-VIDEO jack to display the Setup

menu and change the setting to “INTERLACE”.

Adjusts the sharpness of the picture shown on the

Adjusts the brightness of the picture

Use the left and right buttons to change the value, and

press the ENTER button.

Adjusts the picture contrast

Use the left and right buttons to change the value, and

press the ENTER button.

Adjusts the gamma value of the picture

buttons, and press the ENTER button.

Adjusts the green/red balance of the picture (only for

progressive-scan and S-Video output)

Use the left and right buttons to change the value, and

press the ENTER button.

Adjusts the saturation level.

Use the left and right buttons to change the value, and

press the ENTER button.

Adjusts the luma delay.

HDMI ON Select this when your TV or monitor is connected to the HDMI

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 monitor.

This setting is available only when “HDMI” is set to “ON”.

Select proper resolution for yout TV or monitor.

Select this when the unit is connected to an NTSC TV.

Select this when the unit is connected to a MULTI TV.

Select this when the unit is connected to a PAL TV.

Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu

You can select a preferred language for audio, subtitle and

< When you select a preferred language that is not recorded on

the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically

< You can override the AUDIO setting in the SETUP menu by

pressing the AUDIO button on the remote control unit while a

DVD disc is playing.

< You can override the SUBTITLE setting in the SETUP menu by

pressing the SUBTITLE button on the remote control unit

while a DVD disc is playing.

< Select OFF to turn subtitles off.

Note that subtitles on some discs cannot be removed even

when you select OFF.

See page 37 for details.

All the items in the SETUP menu (except for the password and

parental control) will be reset to the default settings.37

ENGLISH Parental (Parental control)

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

< The lower the level, the stricter the limitation.

< If the rating of the loaded DVD disc is higher than the level

you set, the system will require a password. Enter your

password and press the ENTER button to start playback.

1. Select the desired parental control level from the menu, then

press ENTER to save it.

2. You will be prompted to enter your password. Use the

numeric buttons to enter 2580 (or your privacy password if

already established).

No need to enter a password if “Password Mode” is set to

To change this setting, select ON or OFF, enter your

password, and press the ENTER button.

ON You need a password to change the level of parental control.

OFF You can change the level of parental control without a

You cannot temporarily unlock discs for playback.

Settings (Password Setup Page)

4. Enter the same password again to confirm.

5. Press the ENTER button.

Remenber your password as you will need it to change the

level of control in the future as well as to temporarily unlock

If you forget your password, use 2580.38

STEREO FM stereo broadcasts are received in stereo and the “ST.”

indicator lights in the display.

< If the sound is distorted and the “ST.” indicator flashes, the

signal is not strong enough for good stereo reception. In this

case, change to MONO mode.

MONO To compensate for weak FM stereo reception, select this

mode. Reception will now be forced to monaural, reducing

If the reception is poor

For the best reception, rotate the FM or the AM antenna until

you get stations clearly.

Listening to the Radio

1. Select FM or AM using the FUNCTION button (or the

TUNER button of the remote control unit).

2. Select the station you want to listen to (auto selection).

Hold down the TUNING button (+ or –) of the main unit for

more than 1 seconds.

“SEARCH . . .” appears on the display, and the unit starts

searching for a station.

When a station is tuned in, the tuning process will stop

Repeat this step until the station you want to listen to is

< If you want to stop the tuning process, press the TUNING

Selecting stations which cannot be tuned automatically

When the TUNING button is pressed momentarily, the

frequency changes by a fixed step.

Press the TUNING button repeatedly until the station you

want to listen to is found.

Pressing this button alternates between Stereo mode and

ENGLISH Preset Tuning

Tune in a station you want to listen to (see steps to

2. Select a preset channel using the PRESET buttons.

While the “PROG” indicator is blinking, Select a preset

channel to store the station using the PRESET buttons,

and then press the MEMORY button.

The station is stored and the PROG indicator goes off.

You can store up to 20 FM and 20 AM stations.

Automatic Memory Presetting

1. Select FM or AM using the FUNCTION button (or the

TUNER button of the remote control unit).

Manual Memory Presetting

MEMORYPRESET How to select preset stations

1. Select FM or AM using the FUNCTION button (or the

TUNER button of the remote control unit).

Up to 20 of the best received stations in your area will be

stored automatically.

2. Press the SCAN button.40

Listening to an External Source

Connect the PHONES jack (audio output jack) of a

portable audio player to the AUX 2 IN jack of the DR-

VOLUME knob of the DR-H300 and of the audio player.

When using the PHONES jack of your mini player, you must

adjust the volume of the mini-player or you may hear no

sound from your DR-H300.

< Turning the volume of the mini player up too high may cause

the sound from your DR-H300 to be distorted. If this is the

case, reduce the volume of the mini player until the distortion

stops and then adjust the volume level of the DR-H300 to a

comfortable listening level41

ENGLISH Setting the Clock

If the unit is on, press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn

Press the VOLUME button to set the current hour.

Press the CLOCK button.

Press the VOLUME button to set the current minute.

“CLOCK SET” briefly appears on the display, and the “hour”

value starts blinking.

< If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the time setting mode

The “minute” value starts blinking42

< The unit can be programmed to turn on at a specified time.

< Adjust the clock before setting the timer.

If the unit is on, press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn

“TIMER SET” briefly appears on the display, and the “hour”

value starts blinking.

< When no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the timer setting

mode will be cancelled.

The “minutes” value starts blinking.

Press the VOLUME button to set the start time (minute),

and then press the TIMER button.

“ON” or “OFF” starts blinking.

Press the VOLUME button to set the start time (hour),

and then press the TIMER button.

Press the VOLUME button to turn ON or OFF the timer

function, and then press the TIMER button.

Select ON to turn the timer function on.

The TIMER indicator ( ) appears on the display.

When you don’t use the timer, select OFF. (The TIMER

indicator disappears from the display.)

ENGLISH 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

Turn the unit on and prepare the source.

To play a disc, select “DISC” using the FUNCTION button and

To play a USB memory device, select “USB” using the

FUNCTION button and set a USB memory device.

To listen to the radio, select “FM” or “AM” using the

FUNCTION button and tune in a station.

Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit off

The power will be switched off 90 (60, 30, 20, or 10) minutes

The SLEEP indicator lights on the display.

The sleep timer is off.

< If you want to check the remaining time, press the SLEEP

button once. The remaining time will be displayed for 3

seconds, and then return to the normal display.

The power can be switched off after a specified amount of time.

Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until desired time appears on

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.

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 sure there is power to

the AC outlet by plugging another item such as a lamp or

e Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on.

Remote control doesn’t work.

e Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on.

e If the batteries are dead, change the batteries.

e Use remote control unit within the range (5 m) and point at

e Clear obstacles between the remote control unit and the

e If a strong light is near the unit, turn it off.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

e Place the unit as far away from a TV as possible.

e Make sure the line cords and speaker cables are as far away

from the AC supply as possible.

DISC/USB Will not play.

e Reload the disc with the label side UP.

e Use a playable disc (see page 16).

e If the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc.

e A blank disc has been loaded. Load a prerecorded disc.

e Check the region code of the DVD (see page 16).

e If the unit is condensed, leave the unit for one or two hours

with the power turned on (see page 45).

PROHIBIT icon “A” appears on the screen.

e The operation is not permitted by the disc or the unit.

e Note that during playback of a title part (cautions, software

maker’s logo, etc.), most operations are prohibited by the

e If another operation is still in process, wait a moment and

Cannot access some setup menu items.

e Although it is possible to enter the setup screen while

playback is continuing (or in resume mode), not all menu

functions will be available. Expand the number of available

functions by pressing the STOP button twice (see page 32).

e Scanning does not work within menus.

e Place the unit on a stable place to avoid vibration and shock.

e If the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc.

e Don’t use scratched, damaged or warped discs.

There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

e Adjust the volume.

e Check the connection to the speakers.

e Check the SPDIF output setting (see page 34).

e The sound is muted during pause, slow-motion, and fast

Check that the SPDIF OUTPUT setting is set to “ALL” or “PCM

only” (see page 34).

Digital audio recording is not possible on another device.

Check that the SPDIF OUTPUT setting is set to “PCM only”

e Copy-prohibit material cannot be copied digitally.

No picture/distorted picture

e Check the connection to the television (monitor)

e Check the operating instructions for the television (monitor)

to make sure that you have the right input selected, etc.

e If you are using a HDMI connection, make sure it is

configured correctly (see page 36).

e When your television/monitor isn’t compatible with

Progressive scan, never set the TV MODE setting to “P-SCAN

(Progressive scan)” (see page 35).

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 36).

e Adjust the aspect ratio to correspond to the

television/monitor in use (see page 33).

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed.

e The aspect ratio might be fixed by the disc.

Picture and sound don’t match up.

e With some TV sets there may be a short pause from when

the video signal is received until the image appears. If the

sound from the speaker does not match the TV image,

minimize the volume level of the DR-H300 and output the

sound from the TV.45

Cannot listen to any station, or signal is too weak.

e Tune in the station properly.

e Rotate the FM or AM antenna for the best reception

Though the broadcast is stereo, it sounds monaural.

e Press the STEREO/MONO button.

If normal operation cannot be obtained, unplug the power

cord from the outlet and plug it again. This resets the

internal micro-computer which can be disturbed during

electrical storms, power interruptions, et cetera.

Beware of condensation

When the unit (or a disc) is moved from a cold to a warm

place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a

danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on

the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible.

To prevent this, or if this occurs, leave the unit turned on for

one or two hours. Then the unit will stabilize at the

temperature of its surroundings.

If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe with a soft cloth or

use diluted neutral cleaning liquid. Be sure to remove any

fluid completely. Do not use thinner, benzine or alcohol as

they may damage the surface of the unit.

If unplugging the power cord does not solve the proble, try the

following procedure to reset the internal micro-computer.

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press the STOP button while holding down the

3. Release the STOP button when “DR-H300V**” appears

Audio frequency response . . . . . . 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1 / –3dB)

(Stereo, 1 % THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 4 Ω) . . . . . 36 W + 36 W Total harmonic distortion . . . . . . . 0.7 % (at 5 W, 1 kHz, 4 Ω)

Output level/impedance (LINE OUT) . . . . . . . 1000 mV / 10 kΩ

Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0 / –3 dB Signal-to-noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 dB (IHF-A)

FM Tuner Section (Without notes 100.1 MHz, 65 dBf)

Tuning Range. . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps)

Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) . . Mono: 1%, Stereo: 1.5%

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

• Design and specifications are subject to change without

• Weight and dimensions are approximate.

• Illustrations may differ slightly from production models.FRANÇAIS

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• Las ilustraciones pueden diferir ligeramente de los modelos

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the model number and serial number and retain them for your records.

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