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USER MANUAL S300HR TEAC

Coaxial 2-Way Speaker System

OWNER'S MANUAL

MODE D'EMPLOI

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TEAC

Model for Europe

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Hereby, TEAC Corporation declares that the product complies with the European Directives request and the other Commission Regulations.

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To use this product safely

Please read the following cautions carefully in order to prevent injury to yourself or others and damage to property.

CAUTION

Ignoring the following items and mishandling equipment could result in electric shock or other accidents, leading to injury or damage to nearby property.

Before connecting to an amplifier or similar equipment, turn off the power, carefully read the manuals of the equipment that you are connecting and follow their instructions.

Always use the specified cords to make connections.

Minimize the volume before turning the power on.

Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises that might harm your hearing or cause other trouble.

Do not install in an unstable location, such as on an unstable stand or on a slope, or in a location with frequent vibrations.

It could fall down or fall over, causing injury.

Do not use for long periods of time to listen to distorted audio.

Doing so could cause the speaker units to generate heat, leading to fire or injury.

Table of contentsSafe

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

Safety information....2

Before use....3

Setting up the speakers....4

Connecting the speakers....5

Specifications....7

Before use

Checking the included accessories

In the unlikely event that any of the following included items is missing or damaged, please contact the store where you purchased the product or our customer support (contact information on back cover).

Speaker cables (2 m or 6 1/2 ft) × 2

Screw spikes × 6

Washers × 6

Nuts × 6 (already attached to screw spikes)

Spike bases × 6

Cleaning cloth × 1

Owner's Manual (including warranty) (this document) × 1

Precautions for use

• Do not strike the enclosure (cabinet) or front surface Saran Fiber with hard objects. Doing so could cause scratching or damage the speaker units.
  ●Avoid contact with rubber and vinyl for long periods of time, because it could damage the surface.
  ●This product has been designed to minimize magnetic effects, but you should not place cards, tapes and discs that use magnetic recording or other items that are easily affected by magnetic force on top of it. Failure to do so could result in data loss or damage.
• Listen within an appropriate input level range from the amplifier. Excessive input could damage the speaker units.

Moreover, even if the input level is less than the maximum, signals with a frequent clipping, for example, will have a negative impact on the speaker units. Please be careful to prevent distortion of the audio at the amplifier.

Cleaning

• When the surface becomes dirty, wipe it with the included cleaning cloth. Do not wipe it with fine-meshed cleaning cloths, chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, abrasives or similar materials. Doing so could damage the surface.
• Use a clothing brush or a similar tool to remove dust that sticks to the Saran Fiber.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site: http://teac-global.com/

1) Open the TEAC Global Site.
2) In the TEAC Downloads section, click the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language.

NOTE

If the desired language does not appear, click Other Languages.

3) Click the "Search by Model Name" section to open the Downloads page for that product. (Users in Europe should click the product name in the "Products" section instead.)

4) Select and download the updates that are needed.

Product registration

Customers in the USA, please visit the following TEAC website to register your TEAC product online. http://audio.teac.com/support/registration/

Setting up the speakers

Precautions for installation

• Do not install in a location that becomes hot, including places exposed to direct sunlight or near heating equipment. Doing so could cause damage.
• Do not install in a location that becomes humid, including near humidifiers. Moreover, do not install in a location that become smoky. Doing so could cause damage.
• Do not install in an unstable location, such as on an unstable stand or on a slope, or in a location that vibrates. It could fall down or fall over, causing injury. Moreover, be very careful to prevent the product from falling over due to uneven leg heights, for example.
  ●This product has been designed to minimize magnetic effects, but installation near a CRT television might cause color inconsistencies to appear on the screen. If this should occur, move the speakers and the television far enough apart so that the inconsistencies disappear. LCD televisions and plasma televisions are not affected by magnetism.
• Do not place obstructions between the speakers and the listening position. Obstructions block the direct sound, which can change the sound quality.
• Ideally, no items that reflect sound or resonate should be in the nearby environment. For example, glass doors sometimes resonate. To prevent this, fix them securely or use thick curtains or similar materials to absorb sound.

In addition, parallel walls make it easy for standing waves to occur, so place furniture to disrupt parallel surfaces and use thick curtains or similar materials to absorb sound

Speaker placement

- For stereo playback, the left and right speakers should usually be placed so that they form an equilateral or isosceles triangle with the listener at the top corner.

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Listening position

Using the screw spikes

Screw spikes and spike bases are included with these speakers. Using these spikes might improve the clarity of bass frequencies. Use them according to the compatibility with the amplifier and the conditions of the room.

Since the spikes are pointed, they could damage surfaces that they are placed on. Use the included spike bases if you want to avoid this.

1) Spread a blanket or similar material on the work surface and place the speakers on their sides.
2) Screw the spikes into the screw holes on the bottoms of the speakers, using the nuts to adjust their heights.

Bottom of speaker Washer Nut Screw spike

3) After attaching spikes in three places, place the speaker where it will be used and adjust the height of each spike so that the bottom is level, and then tighten the nuts securely. When placing the speaker on furniture or flooring, for example, use the included spike bases to prevent damage. Place the bases so that the tips of the spikes fill their hollows.

Bottom of speaker

Spike base

Bare careful not to let the speakers fall over and cause injury. They are more likely to fall over during earthquakes, in particular, so we encourage you to consider this when you place them.
The tips of the spikes are very sharp, so be very careful not to injure your feet, hands or fingers.

Connecting the speakers

Speaker cables

• Use the included speaker cables or commercially-available cables designed for speakers.
• We recommend using the shortest speaker cables possible.
• We recommend using left and right speaker cables of the same length.

CAUTION

Before connecting

Always turn the amplifier's power OFF before connecting speakers.

After connecting

Turn the volume down completely before turning the amplifier's power ON to prevent sudden loud noises.

Confirm that the speaker terminals have been connected correctly and that cables are not contacting other terminals.

Connecting the cables

Bare/sleeved wire

Insert the core wire through the hole in the terminal completely and tighten the cap firmly.

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Spade lugs

Place the spade around the terminal and tighten the cap firmly.

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- When using spade lugs to connect the speakers, they should have an inside diameter of at least 8 mm (3/8").

Banana plugs

After connecting the banana plug to the speaker cable, insert the plug into the terminal.

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Tighen the cap

- Carefully read the instructions for the banana plugs that you are using.

Normal connections

Leaving the links attached, connect the HF+ (high frequency +) terminals or LF+ (low frequency +) terminal to the amplifier + terminal and connect the HF− (high frequency −) terminal or LF− (low-frequency −) to the amplifier − terminal.

We recommend connecting the LF (low frequency) terminals with this unit.

Example of connecting LF (low frequency) terminals to an amplifier

Links (do not remove)

Connect the right (R) speaker in the same way L + - R + - Amplifier

- Do not remove the links that connect the two + terminals together and the two - terminals together.

Connecting the speakers (continued)

Biwiring

These speakers support biwiring, allowing you to directly connect the LF (low frequency) and HF (high frequency) for each speaker. This connection method is intended to achieve even better playback audio quality than normal connections.

Use a pair of cables each for the LF (low frequency) and HF (high frequency), and connect the + terminals to the amplifier + terminal(s) and the - terminals to the amplifier - terminal(s).

Connect the right (R) speaker in the same way L + Amplifier Remove both links

• Use speaker cables of the same length for both the high-frequency and low-frequency connections.
• Remove the links connecting the two + terminals together and the two - terminals together.

Checking the phase

If the polarities (+/-) of the left and right speakers do not match, they will be out of phase and good stereo playback sound will not be possible.

To check the phase, play a mono audio recording that has strong bass frequencies through one speaker and then both speakers. If the bass frequencies sound is weaker with both speakers, they are probably out of phase.

If they are in phase, low-frequency sound should be rich abundant and the stereo image should be placed in the middle between the left and right speakers. If they are out of phase, low frequencies will be missing and the stereo image will be unclear. In this case, check the polarities (+/-) of the connections between the speakers and the amplifier.

By reversing the polarity for one speaker, the phase can be corrected. Speaker cables are connected to the input terminals on the backs of the speakers. The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (−). Check these carefully when making connections.

Specifications

Type		Coaxial two-way speakers with bass reflex port (rear)
Loudspeaker units	Low-frequency 13cm (5") paper cone
	High-frequency 2.5cm (1") titanium dome
Rated input 50 W
Maximum input 100 W
Impedance 6 Ω
Output sound pressure level 86 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Playback frequency range 50–50,000 Hz
Crossover frequency 3.5 kHz
Cabinet volume 6.2 liters
External dimensions (W × H × D)		184 × 260 × 229 mm (7 1/4" × 10 1/4" × 9 1/8") (not including terminal protrusions or spikes)
Weight 4.4 kg/speaker (9 3/4 lb)
Included accessories		Speaker cables (2 m or 6 1/2 ft) × 2Screw spikes × 6Washers × 6Nuts × 6 (already attached to screw spikes)Spike bases × 6Cleaning cloth × 1Owner's Manual (including warranty) (this document) × 1

• In order to improve the product, specifications and appearances might be changed without notice.
  ●Weight and dimensions are approximate.
• Illustrations in this Owner's Manual might differ in part from the actual product.

DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ

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Cosses à fourche

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Serrez le capuchon

This product is subject to the legal warranty regulations of the country of purchase. In case of a defect or a problem, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.

In countries/regions other than the USA, Canada and Europe

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by country, state or province. If you have a warranty claim or request, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.

The parts and labor warranty will be effective for one (1) year from the date of the original purchase for products not used for commercial purposes. For products used commercially, the warranty is ninety (90) days for magnetic heads and optical pickups, one (1) year for all other parts and ninety (90) days for labor.

Who Is Covered Under This Warranty

This warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada, dependent upon the country in which original purchase was made, and enforceable only by the original purchaser within the country in which the purchase was made. This warranty is not valid if the product was purchased through an unauthorized dealer.

What Is Not Covered Under This Warranty

●Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.
●Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect.
- Damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in the products owners' manual or otherwise provided with the product.
- Damage occurring during shipment of the product (Claims must be presented to the carrier).
- Damage resulting from the repair or attempted repair by anyone other than TEAC or an authorized TEAC.
- Damage resulting from modification or attempted modification of product not authorized by TEAC.
- Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skills, competence, or experience of the user.
- Damage to any unit that has been altered or which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.

What TEAC Will Pay For

TEAC will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is covered in the next section.

How To Obtain Warranty Service

Your unit must be serviced by an authorized TEAC service station within the country in which the product was purchased. If you are unable to locate an authorized service station in your area, please contact TEAC at the applicable address shown at the end of this warranty statement. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO TEAC WITHOUT OUR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. You must pay shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product for service. However, if the necessary repairs are covered by warranty, we will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the country in which the product was purchased. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present the original dated sales receipt, or other proof indicating the purchase place and date, as proof of warranty coverage.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

TEAC'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT TEAC'S OPTION. TEAC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGE BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INTERRUPTED OPERATION, COMMERCIAL LOSS OR LOST PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHERWISE.

SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND MAY VARY FROM SOME OF THE RIGHTS PROVIDED BY LAW. THESE RIGHTS MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Date of purchase Date de l'at

TEAC AMERICA, INC. 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 U.S.A. Phone: [phone]

TEAC AUDIO EUROPE Gutenbergstr. 3, 82178 Puchheim, Germany Phone: [phone]

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records.