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TEAC DR-H300 DVD Receiver | 
 enlarge | Brand: Teac
Category: CE
List Price: $449.00
Buy New: $399.00
You Save: $50.00 (11%)
New (3) Refurbished (1) from $299.95
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 36328
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 14.3 x 8.5 x 4.4
MPN: DR-H300
Model: DR-H300
UPC: 043774022656
EAN: 0043774022656
ASIN: B000PX91GG
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Plays DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, VCD, SVCD, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 CD, WMA CD, JPEG CD, DivX discs | | • | AM/FM tuner with up to 30 presets | | • | Progressive scan compatible using HDMI Out Component video out | | • | S-video out, HDMI | | • | Composite video out |
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Product Description
Teac Reference Series 300 is all about compact size. Teac DR-H300 integrates an amplifier, an AM/FM tuner, and a multiformat DVD and CD player in one unit. It delivers 50 watts per channel stereo sound. Simply connect your favorite speakers and TV and, voila, a great sound system occupying minimal space. If you believe sound should be heard and not seen, the DR-H300 may be right for you. Audio - In x 2 Out x 1 Optical and coaxial digital out USB x 1 for decoding MP3 directly from a PC Binding-post speaker terminals Subwoofer preout Headphone jack Remote control Dimension - 215 x 110 x 360mm, 4.5kg
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| Customer Reviews:
Setup is Difficult December 28, 2008
TEAC DR-H300 DVD Receiver
I am using this receiver for audio and radio. But to set up for DVD into the TV one needs a PAL (European standard) setting on the TV and my Samsung HDTV has no PAL setting. I am keeping it as I already have another DVD player, but this is a problem.
 Good Idea - Needs Refinement July 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Nice looks, build quality, and sound. Needs refinement in usability.
This TEAC DR-H300 is another in their new line of well regarded Reference series products. Geared toward the new generation of mp3/digital media folks looking for an all in one small playback unit the spec are indeed impressive. DVD/CD/MP3/DIVx playback, HDMI output etc.... Traditionally TEAC reference series products don't come with speakers (save for some reference 100/200 series packages) and neither does this unit. You definitely get a lot of equipment for the price and the build quality and components is very good.
I use this unit plugged into a 720P panasonic plasma TV, and decent PSB 2.1 image series speakers (has separate Sub-woofer output). Attached to the Aux1 is a zune 80 with composite out for Video and RCA for audio as well as the occassional flash drive for use in the front USB port. The build quality is excellent with a thick aluminum front, rigid case with good venting, easy to read/dimmable LED display, and positive feedback buttons/knobs. Powers my 6 ohm speakers admirably with good detail and imaging. Upconverted 720P images is some of the best I've seen but on some highspeed videos with panning may show some artifacts and lag (could be my older plasma - so no ding here for 99% of the viewing). Audio playback for digital media/MP3 and aux1/2 as well as USB is very nice. Their built in DAC seems to do a good job of getting rid of most harshness of digital media playback. The output from this system rivals many at this price range. I've tried Denon/Onkyo/Yamaha shelf systems and Yamaha is the only one that I'd put on par with this but in a slightly larger package.
Now on to the usability, prior to using the TV output you must do quite a bit of setup and the onscreen display looks like it came off of a 1970's device. Information is present but the presentation is a bit lacking. Playing back CD's DVD's is a breeze and very intuitive, but playing MP3 discs can be challenging.
Some issues are as follows,
- The interface makes it difficult to navigate folders and subfolders (especially when you don't have it connected to a TV - but who needs to turn on the TV to play music?)
- MP3 filenames only displayed on TV - not on the LED display of the unit.
- Filenames need to adhere to iso96000 - So no spaces just letters numbers and "_" otherwise it will not display properly. Forget about foreign characters.
- On some audio CD playback the first second or so of the track if played continuously from track to track is clipped.
- If the CD/DVD is done playing or you press stop button, the drive does not automatically spin down, you'll need to press stop again to spin down the drive. This causes un-necessary wear on the drive.
- Dolby is converted to 2.1 output.
Given these quirks of this unit you can see that the specs don't say it all. A unit is only as good as its usability. Although I must say the build quality is exceptional and the quality of the parts is also very impressive for such a small unit. For me since I primarily use it for CD/DVD playback as well as using my zune, I don't worry about most of the usuability issues with MP3 media playback. If you are looking for a unit for MP3 playback through the TEAC implementation and interface, I'd say pass. For me and my uses, its a great looking/sounding device.
 Error in Product Info: NO RDS Tuner June 19, 2007
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
After searching for an updated mini system that allows me to play mp3, I came across this system that seemed to fit my bill. The DR-H300 caught my eye as it plays mp3, divx, and host of other format. Though price was a little high, I was looking forward as this system featured a USB and an aux input. This allows one who does not happen to own an ipod to connect other various forms of MP3 player. In addition there is also a HDMI output. I promptly ordered ordered this from JR when it became available as they were the only company I can locate that carry this system. The DR-H300 is an updated system from their well-refined line, though not highly known in the states.
After receiving the unit, I was a little miffed as the system does NOT include any speakers. For $399 TEAC could have included a set of speakers. However upon further examiniation, I came to realize that the advertised RDS tuner feature is not available for systems in the US (Amazon has since corrected specs, despite what the picture shows). The feature advertised here is only available for systems destined for Europe. How lame can that be? Come on TEAC, even Denon has already included this as part of their feature. Why the prejudice against US market? Despite the drawback, I was willing to overlook this discrepancy. Upon inserting my first CD, I heard a loud screeching as if the disc was being eaten up. By manipulating the drive a little, the noise slowly went away. Apparently the disk drive was not align correctly. Another huge drawback is the hum/buzz that emits from the system. The sound is not evident at sound level of 0. At sound level of 1, all that is heard is the hum/buzz. At sound level of 2 and above the music is able to drown out most of the annoying noise. I connected the system to a Belkin PF60 power surge protector/line cleaner. To no avail, the hum was still evident. I promptly sent the unit back to JR. Hopefully the new unit will be better, but my expectation to the TEAC minisystem has been severely tempered.
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