Teac MC-DX25 manual

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    9A10300100 OWNER’S MANUAL Micr o Hi-Fi System Z MC-DX25[...]

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    2 Contents Before Use Read this before operation < As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation. < The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel of the supplied subwoofer. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electricia[...]

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    3 Discs < Printable CD-R discs aren’t recommended, as the label side might be sticky and damage the unit. < Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating spray. < Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information on the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as thi[...]

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    4 Connection MAIN UNIT SUBWOOFER SPEAKER (R) SPEAKER (L) 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: A 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[...]

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    5 W all Mounting You can mount the main unit and/or 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 main unit and the speakers too far from the subwoofer. < Drill holes into solid wall support, such as wooden frame or concrete wall. < TEAC suppli[...]

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    6 Names of Each Control POWER Press this switch to turn the unit on or off (standby). The main unit is powered via the subwoofer. You need to first turn on the subwoofer. FUNCTION Use this button to select a source (CD, AUX or TUNER). FM/AM Use this button to select AM or FM. Remote Sensor When operating the remote control unit, point it towards th[...]

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    7 Remote Control Unit Remove the battery compartment cover. Put in the lithium battery (CR2032, 3V). Close the cover. Battery Replacement If the distance required between the remote control unit and main unit decreases, the battery is exhausted. In this case, replace the battery with a new one. Precautions concerning batteries < Do not heat or d[...]

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    8 Basic Operation Press the POWER switch on the main unit. 2 Select a source by pressing the FUNCTION button. 3 Play the source and adjust the volume using the VOLUME buttons. 4 Muting To mute the sound temporarily, press the MUTING button. Press the MUTING button again to restore the sound. < While muting is engaged, the VOLUME level indicators[...]

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    9 Listening to CD/MP3 (1) 1 3 5 2 4 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 m[...]

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    10 Listening to CD/MP3 (2) MP3 To suspend playback temporarily (pause mode) To stop playback Press the Stop button ( H ) to stop playback. To skip to the next or a previous track 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. During play[...]

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    11 Search Mode (MP3 only) Search for a track in a folder Press the MP3 button twice. The name of folder is displayed. 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 folder by pressing the SKIP button ( . or / ). <[...]

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    12 FUNCTION MEMOR Y/ CLOCK SET Up to 64 tracks can be programmed in the desired order. Shuffle and Repeat functions don’t work during programmed playback. 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 bu[...]

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    13 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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    14 Shuffle Playback 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. < If you press the / button during shuffle playback, next track will be randomly selected and played. If you press the . button, the currently played track will be played from [...]

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    15 Listening to the Radio 3 2 1 STEREO/MONO Press the FUNCTION button to select ‘TUNER’. 1 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 is tuned in, the tuning process will stop automatic[...]

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    16 Preset T uning TUNING MEMOR Y 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 15). 3 1 1 Press the MEMORY button. 2 Within 5[...]

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    17 Press the PRESET button repeatedly until the desired preset station is found. 2 How to select preset stations Press the FM/AM button to select a band. 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 o[...]

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    18 RDS (PTY Search) A station can be searched by this function. Select FM by pressing the FM/AM button. Press the PTY button. ‘PTY SEL’ blinks on the display. Within 10 seconds, select the desired PTY programme using the SKIP buttons. You can select from 29 kinds. Press the PTY button. Searching will start. < When the programme that you have[...]

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    19 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 POWER switch to turn it off. 1 Press the CLOCK SET button once more. The ‘hour’ value blinks. 3 Press the SKIP button ( . / / ) to set the current hour. 4 Press th[...]

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    20 Timer Adjust the clock before setting the timer. If the power switch of the subwoofer turned off, the settings kept in memory (clock, preset stations, timer setting) will be erased. Press and hold the TIMER button until ‘TIMER’ and ‘ON’ indicators appear on the display. 1 The ‘hour’ value starts flashing. < When no button is press[...]

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    21 Press the SKIP button ( . / / ) to set the volume, and then press the TIMER button. 7 Prepare the source. When the source is set to ‘CD’, set a CD. When the source is set to ‘TUNER’, tune in a station. Press the POWER button to turn the unit off (standby). 9 8 Setting the timer is now completed and the timer is turned on. Your timer sett[...]

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    22 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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    23 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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    0405 . MA-0972A 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 Z 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[...]