Teac TD-X250I manual

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    77-20DX220I0420 Z Micr o Hi-Fi System OWNER’S MANUAL TD - X250i Includes adapters for: iPod nano iPod with video iPod mini iPod with Click Wheel iPod with color display Adapters sold separately: iPod with dock connector[...]

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    2 IMPOR T ANT 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 sou[...]

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    3 Contents Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit. Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Before Using the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    4 Before Using the Unit 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 5 cm of space on each side of the unit. Do NOT place anything on top of the unit. < The voltage supplied to t[...]

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    5 Discs Discs which can be played on this unit: • Conventional audio CDs bearing the COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO logo on the label: • Properly finalized CD-R and CD-RW discs • MP3 CDs Note: < Depending on the quality of the disc and/or the condition of the recording, some CD-R/CD-RW discs may not be playable. < Copy-protected discs and o[...]

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    B A C E D D F 6 Connection CAUTION < Turn off the power of all the equipment before making connections. < Read instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit. < Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the connection cords with the power cord. Speaker (R) Speaker (L) Side panel of the m[...]

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    7 Subwoofer Connect the “TO SUBWOOFER” and the “FROM MAIN” sockets using the supplied cable. < Connect the Connectors in the direction as figured. C AM loop antenna Position the antenna for the best sound. If you want, you can hook the AM antenna on a wall as shown below: FM antenna While in FM mode, tune in an FM station and extend the [...]

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    8 W all Mounting You can mount the left and right speakers on a wall. Precautions < Be aware that the length of the cables are approximately 3 m. Do not attempt to mount the speakers too far from the subwoofer. < Drill holes into solid wall support, such as wooden frame or concrete wall. < TEAC supplies these brackets as a convenience to t[...]

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    9 The TD-X250i comes mounted with an adapter for iPod with color display (40GB, 60GB), “60GB (color) + Photo 40GB/60GB”. To play your iPod through the TD-X250i, you have first to check if the factory mounted adapter fits your model of iPod. If it does not, you have to replace it with a correct one, as explained below. 1. Remove the adapter from[...]

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    10 Note: 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. Unit Functions G J K Q T R H M L G F H I J K U V W X B A S M C B A D E L N O P E C D[...]

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    11 SKIP ( . / / ) / TUNING In iPod or CD mode, momentarily press this button to skip tracks. Hold down this button to search for a part of a track. In TUNER mode, momentarily press this button to tune in stations. In Standby mode, these buttons are used to set or adjust the clock and the timer. PLAY/PAUSE ( y / J ) In iPod or CD mode, use this butt[...]

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    12 Basic Operation Select a source by pressing the FUNCTION button. 3 Play the source and adjust the volume using the VOLUME buttons. 4 Turn on the subwoofer. 1 Press the STANDBY/ON switch on the main unit. 2 2 3 1 4 (Rear panel of the subwoofer) < To listen to an external source connected to the AUX IN jack, select AUX. < In iPod and AUX mod[...]

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    13 Muting To mute the sound temporarily, press the MUTING button. Press the MUTING button again to restore the sound. < While muting is engaged, “MUTING” blinks on the display. < If you change the volume during the muting, the muting will be canceled. Headphones For private listening, first reduce the volume level to minimum. Then insert [...]

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    14 Listening to iPod Select “iPod” using the FUNCTION button. If an iPod is already docked, playback will start. When no iPod is docked, the iPod indicator on the display blinks. In iPod mode, press the Play/Pause button ( G / J ) to start or pause playback. Insert the iPod into the Dock of the TD-X250i. Then press the Play/Pause button ( y / J[...]

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    15 To activate the shuffle mode During playback, press the SHUFFLE button to change the shuffle mode. Each time the SHUFFLE button is pressed, the SHUFFLE setting of iPod is changed as follows: If iPod is set to shuffle songs or albums, the Shuffle icon ( ) appears in the iPod’s display. albums songs off Select the menu item Press the PRESET/SCRO[...]

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    16 Listening to CD/MP3 1 4 2 3 5 Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD”. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. 2 Put a disc onto the center spindle of the player with the label side facing you. Press the disc onto the spindle until a slight “click” is heard indicating the disc is mounted correctly. 3 < Never put more than one disc in the mech[...]

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    17 To suspend playback temporarily (pause mode) Press the Play/Pause button ( G / J ) during playback. Playback stops at the current position. To resume playback, press the Play/Pause button ( G / J ) again. To stop playback Press the Stop button ( H ) to stop playback. To skip to the next or a previous track During playback, press the skip button [...]

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    18 Search Mode (MP3 only) Initial letter of track name Track name Search for a name of track You can select the track by searching for its name. Press the MP3 button once. An alphabet (initial letter of a track name) and a track name are displayed. 1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button ( G / J ). Playback starts from the selected track. 4 Track number <[...]

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    19 Search for a track in a folder Press the MP3 button twice. The name of folder is displayed. < MP3 tracks recorded out of folders are in the “ROOT” folder. Press the SKIP button ( . or / ) to find the folder that the track you want to listen to is included. Press and hold the SKIP button ( . or / ). Then you can select the track in the fol[...]

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    20 MEMORY FUNCTION Up to 64 tracks can be programmed in the desired order. Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD”. 1 Press the MEMORY button. 2 “MEMORY” lights up in the display. < To cancel the program mode, press the Stop button ( H ). Press the Skip button ( . or / ) repeatedly to select a folder of a MP3 disc, then press the MEMORY[...]

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    21 To check the programmed or der In the stop mode, press the MEMORY button repeatedly. The track number and program number will be shown on the display. To add a track to the end of the program In the stop mode, press the MEMORY button repeatedly until “00” appears on the display. Select a track number using the Skip button ( . or / ) and then[...]

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    22 Every time the REPEAT button is pressed, the mode is changed as follows: When a CD is loaded: When a MP3 disc is loaded. < If one of the following buttons is pressed, repeat mode will be canceled: STOP, FUNCTION, FM/AM, OPEN/CLOSE, STANDBY/ON REPEA T REPEA T ALL REPEA T ALBUM REPEA T REPEA T ALL Repeat Playback Repeat one track Press the REPE[...]

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    23 Listening to the Radio 1 2 3 Press the FUNCTION button to select “TUNER”. 1 < You can also use the FM/AM button to select “TUNER”. Press the FM/AM button to select a band. 2 Select the station you want to listen to (auto selection). 3 Hold down the TUNING Up or Down button until the frequency display begins to change. When a station i[...]

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    24 Preset T uning You can store FM and AM stations into preset channels 1 to 10 respectively. If the power switch of the subwoofer turned off, the settings kept in memory (clock, preset stations, timer setting) will be erased. Tune in a station you want to listen to (see steps to of page 23). 3 1 1 Press the MEMORY button. 2 Within 5 seconds, press[...]

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    25 The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service which allows stations to send additional information along with the regular radio programme signal. RDS works on the FM waveband in Europe only. Tune in an FM RDS station (see steps to of page 23). The Programme Service name (station’s name) appears on the display. Press the RDS button. Eac[...]

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    26 Connect the PHONES jack (audio output jack) of a portable audio player to the AUX IN jack of the TD- X250i using the supplied stereo mini plug cable. 1 Listening to an Exter nal Sour ce Play the source, and adjust the volume using the VOLUME buttons of the TD-X250i and the audio player. 3 Press the FUNCTION button to select “AUX”. 2 When usi[...]

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    27 Setting the Clock If the power switch of the subwoofer turned off, the settings kept in memory (clock, preset stations, timer setting) will be erased. If the unit is on, press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn it standby 1 Press the TIME SET button once more. The “hour” value blinks. 3 Press the SKIP button ( . / / ) to set the current hour. 4 P[...]

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    28 Setting the Timer < The unit can be programmed to turn on and off at a specified time. < Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Press and hold the TIMER button until the TIMER indicator and “ON” appear on the display. 1 The “hour” value starts flashing. < When no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the timer setting mode will [...]

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    29 Press the SKIP button ( . / / ) to select a source (TUNER, CD or iPod), and then press the TIMER button. 6 Press the SKIP button ( . / / ) to set the volume, and then press the TIMER button. 7 The clock and the TIMER indicator are displayed. The unit will turn on and off at the specified time every day. Don’t forget to turn the unit off (stand[...]

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    30 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. General No power 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 [...]

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    31 Specifications AMPLIFIER section Output Power (L+R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 W + 5 W Output Power (Subwoofer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 W Input Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mV Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 to 20,000 Hz TUNER Sec[...]

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    Z 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. Model number Serial number 0607 . MA-1245A TEAC CORPORATION 3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan Phone: (0422) 52-5081 TEAC AMERICA, INC. 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640[...]