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77-20DX220I0420 TD - X250i Micro Hi-Fi System OWNER’S MANUAL 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...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- 3) Heed all warnings. SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 4) Follow all instructions.
Before Using the Unit Remote Control Unit The provided Remote Control Unit allows the unit to be operated Read this before operation from a distance. < As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.
CD standard may not play back correctly in this player. If disc. you use such discs in this unit, TEAC Corporation and its subsidiaries cannot be responsible for any consequences or < Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD guarantee the quality of reproduction.
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.
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AM loop antenna SPEAKERS Position the antenna for the best sound. Connect the left speaker’s plug to L, and the right speaker’s If you want, you can hook the AM antenna on a wall as plug to R. shown below: <...
< Drill holes into solid wall support, such as wooden frame or concrete wall. < TEAC supplies these brackets as a convenience to the product owner. Consult your local building codes and exercise all necessary caution when mounting these brackets. If you are unsure how to use the supplied brackets, consult with a local 2.
Getting started The TD-X250i comes mounted with an adapter for iPod with 3. Insert the adapter into the Dock of the TD-X250i. color display (40GB, 60GB), “60GB (color) + Photo 40GB/60GB”. Fit the front edge of the adapter into the Dock, and then To play your iPod through the TD-X250i, you have first to check press the back edge of the adapter onto the Dock until a if the factory mounted adapter fits your model of iPod.
Unit Functions 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.
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SKIP (.//) / TUNING STOP (H) In iPod or CD mode, momentarily press this button to skip In CD mode, use this button to stop playback. tracks. Hold down this button to search for a part of a track. < This button doesn’t work in iPod mode. In TUNER mode, momentarily press this button to tune in stations.
Basic Operation (Rear panel of the subwoofer) Select a source by pressing the FUNCTION button. Turn on the subwoofer. Press the STANDBY/ON switch on the main unit. < To listen to an external source connected to the AUX IN jack, select AUX.
Muting Sleep Timer To mute the sound temporarily, press the MUTING button. Repeatedly pressing the SLEEP button permits setting an Press the MUTING button again to restore the sound. interval (from 90 down to 10 minutes) after which you want the unit to automatically turn off and shift into Standby mode.
Listening to iPod Insert the iPod into the Dock of the TD-X250i. To suspend playback temporarily Then press the Play/Pause button (y/J) on the iPod. The TD-X250i will automatically turn on and start playback (pause mode) from the iPod’s music list. Press the Play/Pause button (G/J) during playback.
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To go back to the previous menu To activate the shuffle mode Press the MENU button to go back to the previous menu. This button is equivalent to the MENU button on your iPod. During playback, press the SHUFFLE button to change the shuffle mode.
Listening to CD/MP3 < It takes a few seconds for the unit to load the disc. No buttons will work during loading. Wait until the total number of the tracks and the total play time of the disc are displayed. <...
To display MP3 information To suspend playback temporarily During playback of an MP3 disc, press the MP3 button for more than 1 second. The information about the current track (pause mode) is displayed as follows: Press the Play/Pause button (G/J) during playback. Playback stops at the current position.
Search Mode (MP3 only) Search for a name of track Press and hold the SKIP button (. or /). 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.
Shuffle Playback Search for a track in a folder Press the MP3 button twice. The tracks can be played randomly. Press the SHUFFLE button during playback or when in the stop mode. “SHUFFLE” will then light up in the display. <...
Programmed Playback FUNCTION MEMORY Up to 64 tracks can be programmed in the desired order. Press the Skip button (.or/) repeatedly to select a track, then press the MEMORY button. Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD”. Press the MEMORY button. The track is programmed, and “P-02”...
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To check the programmed order To clear program In the stop mode, press the MEMORY button repeatedly. The track number and program number will be shown on the To clear the programmed contents, press the MEMORY and display. the STOP button (H) in the stop mode. <...
Repeat Playback Every time the REPEAT button is pressed, the mode is Repeat one track changed as follows: Press the REPEAT button once during playback. “REPEAT” lights. When a CD is loaded: The track being played will be played repeatedly. If you press REPEAT REPEAT ALL the Skip button (.or/) and select another track, the...
Listening to the Radio FM MODE button Pressing this button alternates between STEREO mode and MONO mode. Press the FUNCTION button to select “TUNER”. STEREO FM stereo broadcasts are received in stereo and the “STEREO” indicator lights in the display. <...
Preset Tuning You can store FM and AM stations into preset channels 1 to 10 How to select preset stations respectively. Press the FM/AM button to select a band. If the power switch of the subwoofer turned off, the settings kept in memory (clock, preset stations, timer setting) will be erased.
RDS (PTY Search 1) 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. FM/AM Tune in an FM RDS station (see steps of page 23).
RDS (PTY Search 2) Listening to an External Source PTY (Programme Type) Connect the PHONES jack (audio output jack) of a portable audio player to the AUX IN jack of the TD- NEWS : brief announcements, events, public opinion, X250i using the supplied stereo mini plug cable. reports, actual situations.
Setting the Clock Press the SKIP button (.//) to set the current hour. STANDBY/ON TIME SET 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 Press the TIME SET button.
Setting the Timer Press the SKIP button (.//) to set the start time (minute), and then press the TIMER button. 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”...
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Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit off Press the SKIP button (.//) to select a source (standby). (TUNER, CD or iPod), and then press the TIMER button. 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 (standby), or the timer won’t work.
Cannot listen to any station, or signal is too weak. dealer or TEAC service center. e Tune in the station properly. e Rotate the FM or AM antenna for the best reception General position.
Specifications Standard Accessories AMPLIFIER section Remote control unit (RC-1103) x 1 Output Power (L+R) ..... . . 5 W + 5 W Battery for remote control unit x 1 Output Power (Subwoofer) .
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