77-20DX220I0420 Z 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 USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions.
< Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. Contents < Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. < 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 position. Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit. Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
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 other discs that do not conform to the CD standard may not play back correctly in this player.
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.
A AM loop antenna D SPEAKERS Position the antenna for the best sound. If you want, you can hook the AM antenna on a wall as shown below: Connect the left speaker’s plug to L, and the right speaker’s plug to R. < If not using the included speakers, make sure the speakers you use are at least 4 Ω impedance. < Do not connect anything other than speakers to these terminals. E AC Power Cord Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet which supplies the correct voltage.
Wall Mounting You can mount the left and right speakers on a wall. To hook on the 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. 1. Fix the brackets on the rear panel of the speakers using the supplied short screws. < Drill holes into solid wall support, such as wooden frame or concrete wall. < TEAC supplies these brackets as a convenience to the product owner.
Getting started 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. 3. Insert the adapter into the Dock of the TD-X250i.
Unit Functions A B C D E F G H I J K L P O M N G H J U V C D W E Q R A B L S T M K X 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.
A 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. B PLAY/PAUSE (y/J) In iPod or CD mode, use this button to start or pause playback. L STOP (H) In CD mode, use this button to stop playback. < This button doesn’t work in iPod mode.
Basic Operation (Rear panel of the subwoofer) 3 Select a source by pressing the FUNCTION button. 2 3 4 1 1 Turn on the subwoofer. 2 Press the STANDBY/ON switch on the main unit. < To listen to an external source connected to the AUX IN jack, select AUX. < In iPod and AUX modes, the display always shows the clock. < If you press and hold the TIME SET button for 2 seconds in CD or TUNER mode, the clock will be displayed for a few seconds.
Muting To mute the sound temporarily, press the MUTING button. Press the MUTING button again to restore the sound. Sleep Timer Repeatedly pressing the SLEEP button permits setting an interval (from 90 down to 10 minutes) after which you want the unit to automatically turn off and shift into Standby mode. Each press of the SLEEP button changes the time indication by 10 minutes. < While muting is engaged, “MUTING” blinks on the display.
Listening to iPod Insert the iPod into the Dock of the TD-X250i. Then press the Play/Pause button (y/J) on the iPod. The TD-X250i will automatically turn on and start playback from the iPod’s music list. < If the iPod that is in playback mode is inserted into the Dock, the TD-X250i will automatically turn on and start playback of the iPod. < Make sure to use an appropriate Dock adapter (see “Getting started” on page 9).
To go back to the previous menu Press the MENU button to go back to the previous menu. This button is equivalent to the MENU button on your iPod. 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: songs albums off Select the menu item If iPod is set to shuffle songs or albums, the Shuffle icon ( appears in the iPod’s display.
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. 3 5 1 2 4 < When no disc is loaded in the CD player, “NO DISC” is displayed. When a CD is loaded 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD”. total tracks total playing time When a MP3 disc is loaded 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
To display MP3 information 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 During playback of an MP3 disc, press the MP3 button for more than 1 second. The information about the current track is displayed as follows: Filename w Title w Artist w Album < NONE appears when there is no information.
Search Mode (MP3 only) MP3 Search for a name of track 3 Press and hold the SKIP button (. or /). You can select the track by searching for its name. 1 Press the MP3 button once. An alphabet (initial letter of a track name) and a track name are displayed. Track name Track number Then you can select the track that has same initial letter by pressing the SKIP button (. or /). Initial letter of track name < To cancel the search mode, press the STOP button (H). 4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (G/J).
Shuffle Playback Search for a track in a folder 1 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. The name of folder is displayed. < MP3 tracks recorded out of folders are in the “ROOT” folder. 2 Press the SKIP button (. or /) to find the folder that the track you want to listen to is included.
Programmed Playback FUNCTION MEMORY Up to 64 tracks can be programmed in the desired order. 4 Press the Skip button (.or/) repeatedly to select a track, then press the MEMORY button. 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD”. 2 Press the MEMORY button. CD CD MP3 MP3 The track is programmed, and “P-02” is displayed. < Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program more tracks. < You can program up to 64 tracks. “MEMORY” lights up in the display. < To cancel the program mode, press the Stop button (H).
To check the programmed order 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 press the MEMORY button. The track is added to the end of the program.
Repeat Playback Every time the REPEAT button is pressed, the mode is changed as follows: When a CD is loaded: REPEAT REPEAT ALL (off) When a MP3 disc is loaded. REPEAT REPEAT ALL REPEAT ALBUM (off) < If one of the following buttons is pressed, repeat mode will be canceled: STOP, FUNCTION, FM/AM, OPEN/CLOSE, STANDBY/ON Repeat one track Press the REPEAT button once during playback. “REPEAT” lights. The track being played will be played repeatedly. If you press the Skip button (.
Listening to the Radio FM MODE button Pressing this button alternates between STEREO mode and MONO mode. 1 2 3 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select “TUNER”. < You can also use the FM/AM button to select “TUNER”. 2 Press the FM/AM button to select a band. STEREO FM stereo broadcasts are received in stereo and the “STEREO” indicator lights in the display. < If the sound is distorted and the “STEREO” indicator flashes, the signal is not strong enough for good stereo reception.
Preset Tuning 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. How to select preset stations 1 Press the FM/AM button to select a band. 1 Tune in a station you want to listen to (see steps 1 to 3 of page 23). 2 Press the PRESET button repeatedly until the desired 2 Press the MEMORY button. preset station is found.
RDS 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. PTY RDS works on the FM waveband in Europe only. FM/AM 1 Tune in an FM RDS station (see steps 1 to 3 of page 23). The Programme Service name (station’s name) appears on the display. A station can be searched by this function. 1 Select FM by pressing the FM/AM button. 2 Press the RDS button. 2 Press the PTY button.
RDS (PTY Search 2) PTY (Programme Type) NEWS : brief announcements, events, public opinion, reports, actual situations. AFFAIRS : a kind of suggestion including practical announcements other than news, documents, discussion, analysis and so on. INFO : daily information or reference such as weather forecast, consumer guide, medical assistance and so on. SPORT : sports related programs. EDUCATE : educational and cultural information. DRAMA : all kinds of radio concert and serial drama.
Setting the Clock 4 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. 1 If the unit is on, press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn it standby 5 Press the TIME SET button. The “minute” value blinks. 2 Press and hold down the TIME SET button. 6 Press the SKIP button (.//) to set the current minute. “12 HOUR” or “24 HOUR” blinks.
Setting the Timer 3 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. 1 Press and hold the TIMER button until the TIMER indicator and “ON” appear on the display. “TIMER” and “OFF” indiactors appear on the display and the “hour” value starts flashing. 4 Press the SKIP button (.//) to set the stop time The “hour” value starts flashing.
6 Press the SKIP button (.//) to select a source (TUNER, CD or iPod), and then press the TIMER button. 9 Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit off (standby). 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. 7 Press the SKIP button (.//) to set the volume, and then press the TIMER button.
Troubleshooting 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 power to the AC outlet by plugging another item such as a lamp or fan into the outlet. No sound from speakers.
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 Section (FM) Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.50 to 108.00 MHz Sensitivity (S/N30dB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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