“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively,
and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect
wireless performance.
Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, Mac, Mac OS and OS X are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries
and is used under license.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
micro SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson
Licensing.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use
or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a
license from Microsoft.
“DSD” is a registered trademark.
Blackfin® and the Blackfin logo are registered trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
Other company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Information about copyrights and licensing related to open-source software is
provided in the “Important Notice Regarding Software” at the end of this document.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
B
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
o DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE
ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
o IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT
THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL.
DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
o USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Model for USA
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Model for Canada
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, TEAC Corporation declares that the product
complies with the European Directives request and the
other Commission Regulations.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC
CORPORATION for compliance will void the user’s warranty.
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 install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
o Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the
product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or
headphones can cause hearing loss.
WARNING
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
CAUTION
o Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.o If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed bat-
teries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
For European Customer
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and/
or accumulators
a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumu-
lators should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via collection facilities designated by the government or local
authorities.
b) By disposing of electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/
accumulators correctly, you will help save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment.
c) Improper disposal of waste electrical/electronic equipment and bat-
teries/accumulators can have serious effects on the environment and
human health because of the presence of hazardous substances in
the equipment.
d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
symbols, which show wheeled bins that have been
crossed out, indicate that electrical/electronic equipment
and batteries/accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
If a battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium
(Cd) as defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC),
then the chemical symbols for those elements will be
indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.
e) Return and collection systems are available to end users.
For more detailed information about the disposal of old
electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/
accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the equipment.
Pb, Hg, Cd
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing TEAC.
Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit.
After reading this manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................2
This unit uses a lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries are
valuable resources that can be recycled. Please cooperate in
recycling them.
o If you have any questions, please contact the store where
you purchased the product.
Li-ion
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Important notice
o Never disassemble this unit at any time other than before disposal.o To replace the rechargeable battery, contact the store where you
purchased the product.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Before removing the rechargeable battery, turn the unit on and drain the battery until the unit completely stops operating. (If the automatic power saving
function activates, turn the unit off and on again.)
o To disassemble this unit, you will need a Phillips head screwdriver (#0) and
a 1.3mm hex key.
1 Remove the 4 screws from the sides of the unit.
2 Pull out the power/volume knob, and remove
the 4 screws that attach the front and rear
panels.
Window
Button
3 Remove the window and button.
4 Remove the 2 screws that attach the printed
circuit board, and remove it with the display.
Printed circuit board
Display
Unit frame
5 Remove the printed circuit board from the
frame of the unit, and then remove the battery
from the chassis.
Lithium-ion battery
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Included accessories
Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown below.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation.
DC power supply cable (DC plug to USB A connector) × 1
USB cable for computer connection
(USB micro-B connector to USB A connector) × 1
RCA conversion (RCA to mini plug) cable × 1
Rubber bands for attachment* × 2
Owner's manual × 1
o Users in the USA and Canada should see pages 59-60 and users in
Europe and other countries and regions should see page 57 in this document for information about the warranty.
*Use to attach a music player or other device to this unit.
Features
This portable headphone amplifier/digital audio player with a built-in USB
DAC supports Apple iOS products. Using asynchronous mode that supports
USB audio (192kHz/24-bit and 5.6MHz DSD/DSD128), this unit can convert
signals from digital to analog accurately with its built-in high-precision clock
to enable playback of high-resolution audio contents.
This product has a Blackfin® 16/32-bit embedded processor made by Analog
Devices, Inc. This processor controls digital signal processing.
Inclusion of this Blackfin® processor in the product increases its performance
and reduces its power consumption.
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Product registration
Customers in the USA, please visit the following TEAC website to register your
TEAC product online.
http://audio.teac.com/support/registration/
Placement precautions
o Do not put anything on top of the unit.o Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or close to any source of heat, such
as a radiator, heater, open fireplace or amplifier. Also avoid locations that
are subject to vibrations or exposed to excessive dust, cold or moisture.
o Place the unit in a stable location near the audio system that you will use
with it.
o The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage printed on the
rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
o Do not open the body of the unit as this might result in damage to the
circuitry or cause electric shock. If a foreign object should get into the unit,
contact your dealer.
o When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly
on the plug; never yank on the cord.
Apple products that can be used with
this unit
This unit can be connected to and used with the following Apple products.
o Always use the USB cable that was included with the iPod, iPhone or iPad
to connect it to this unit's standard USB port. Operation cannot be guaranteed when using a non-genuine cable.
Playback application software
Windows and Mac versions
Our TEAC HR Audio Player application (Windows and Mac versions available)
supports playback of high-resolution audio files. You can download it from
the TEAC Global Site.
http://teac-global.com/
iOS app
You can use the free TEAC HR Audio Player for iOS app, which supports
high-resolution audio playback.
Android app
You can use the free TEAC HR Audio Player for Android* app, which supports
high-resolution audio playback.
*This app is scheduled to be released in 2015.
Supported operating systems
Computers running the following operating systems can be connected by
USB to this unit.
Microsoft Windows
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
o To use a Windows computer for playback, you must install the dedicated
driver on the computer beforehand.
Download the dedicated driver from the TEAC Global Site:
http://teac-global.com/
Important notice
Always install the dedicated driver software on the Windows computer
before connecting the unit to it using a USB cable. If you connect this unit
to a Windows computer that does not already have the driver installed on
it, proper operation will not be possible. Furthermore, be aware that it might
also become impossible to install the driver normally if they are connected
before installation.
Mac OS
OS X Lion 10.7
OS X Mountain Lion 10.8
OS X Mavericks 10.9
o This unit can be operated with the standard OS driver, so there is no need
to install a driver.
Use with operating systems other than the above is not guaranteed.
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Names and functions of parts
BCDE
A
F
Indicators
A
POWER: This lights blue when the unit is on.
CHARGE: This lights red when the unit is charging. When charging
completes, it will become unlit.
Digital audio input/output and
B
analog audio input jack
Use this for digital audio input/output or analog audio input.
o The unit will automatically switch between optical and coaxial
connections.
For digital input:
Optical connection: Use an optical cable with a mini plug.
Coaxial connection: Use the included RCA conversion cable.
For analog input:
Use a cable with a 3.5mm stereo mini plug.
For digital output:
Coaxial connection: Use the included RCA conversion cable.
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Digital/analog switch
C
Use this to switch between digital input/output and analog input.
If the switch and the cable connected to the connection jack do not
match, audio input and output will not be possible.
o Use the SETTINGS screen to switch digital input and output.
PHONES jack
D
Connect a headphones plug (3.5mm stereo mini) to this jack.
CAUTION
o Always minimize the volume before plugging headphones in and
putting them on. While wearing headphones, do not connect or
disconnect them or turn the unit on or off. Doing so could result in
a sudden loud noise that could harm your hearing.
o Be careful not to mistake the headphones jack for the digital output
jack and vice versa. Doing so could result in odd noises and even
damage to connected equipment.
GAIN switch
E
Use this to change the output level to suit the headphones that you
are using.
H: high output level
L: low output level
Lower the volume before setting this switch to H.
CAUTION
Particularly when using headphones for the first time with this unit, set
the GAIN switch to L and be sure to raise the volume gradually during
playback to check the sound pressure sensitivity.
Power/volume knob
GH
IJK
F
Turn this counterclockwise until it stops to turn the unit off.
Use this to adjust the volume. Turn this clockwise to turn the unit on.
Keep turning it clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Display
G
This shows song information during playback and songs on the MUSIC
screen, as well as the unit's settings screens.
Operation buttons
H
HOME button
Press to open the Home Screen.
Play/pause (7/9) button
When stopped or paused, press to start playback.
During playback, press to pause.
Skip/search (m/,) buttons
Use to skip to the previous or next track.
Press and hold to search backward/forward.
microSD card slot
I
Insert an SD card with music files here.
o Due to FAT32 maximum file size limitations, SDHC cards cannot
have files that are 4GB or larger.
o Use SDXC cards if you want to use files that are 4GB or larger.
HOLD switch
J
Slide this right to activate the hold function, which disables the use of
other buttons.
Multiway ( i ) button
K
On the MUSIC screen, use this for various functions including track
selection and track skipping.
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NL M
USB cable for computer
(USB micro-B connector to
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connection
USB A connector)
USB cable included with
iPod/iPhone/iPad device
Computer connection port
L
Use the included USB cable for computer connection (USB micro-B
connector to USB A connector) to connect this unit to a computer.
Force shutdown switch
M
Turn the power/volume knob to the OFF position, and then insert a
fine pin such as the end of a paper clip into this hole.
The unit turns off.
iPod/iPhone/iPad device connection port
N
Use the USB cable included with the iPod/iPhone/iPad device to connect it to this unit.
o Connecting anything other than an iPod/iPhone/iPad to this port
could cause the operation time of the battery to be significantly
reduced.
Precaution during operation
While a pop-up message such as “Processing...” “Loading...” or “Removing...”
appears on the display, do not connect anything to or disconnect anything
from the computer connection port or iPod/iPhone/iPad device connection
port.
Note about input sources
This unit does not have an input selection switch. When this unit is turned on,
the first device connected to it becomes the input source.
If multiple devices are already connected to this unit when it is turned on, the
input source will be selected with the following priority: computer connection
port, iPod/iPhone/iPad device connection port, digital audio input/output and
analog audio input jack, microSD card slot.
To change the input source, turn the unit off once and connect the desired
device.
Recharging
This unit has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
o Charge it before using the unit the first time after purchase and after it has
not been used for a long time.
o Make sure the temperature of the surrounding environment is between
5−35°C when charging.
Charging might not occur properly outside this temperature range.
o A computer connected using the included USB cable can also charge the
unit.
o Always connect this unit and the computer directly. If connected through a
USB hub or other device, charging might not occur properly.
o When connected to a computer using the included USB cable, charging
might not start if the computer does not recognize this unit as a valid USB
device.
o This unit must be off when connected to a computer to be recharged . If
the unit is connected to a computer when on, it will not start recharging.
o Even when using the included DC power supply cable and recharging
has started, the battery power might still consumed if you listen at high
volume.
o An AC adapter (TASCAM/PS-P515U) that works with this unit is available for
purchase. Connect the included DC power supply cable to it to charge the
unit. The maximum current when charging is 1.5 A. Compared to charging
from a computer, the unit can be charged more rapidly by using a DC
power supply.
o When the included DC power supply cable and the USB cable for com-
puter connection are both connected, the unit will charge from the DC
power supply cable. Power will not be supplied from the computer in this
case.
DC power supply cable
USB AC adapter
(TASCAM/PS-P515U
recommended)
sold separately
USB cable for computer
connection
(USB micro-B connector to
USB A connector)
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Automatic power saving function
This unit will enter sleep mode automatically under the following circumstances.
When used as a headphone amp
o When 30 minutes pass without digital or analog audio input.
NOTE
Automatic power saving will not function when an iPod/iPhone/iPad (powered on) is connected to the iPod/iPhone/iPad device connection port or a
computer (powered on) is connected to the computer connection port.
During SD card playback
o When the player’s auto power saving function is on and the player has not
operated for the set amount of time.
NOTE
To end sleep mode, turn the volume knob counterclockwise until the unit is
turned off.
3) Click the “Search by Model Name” section to open the Downloads page
for that product. (Users in Europe should click the product name in the
“Products” section instead.)
4) Select and download any updates that are needed.
Basic operation
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Complete all other connections before turning the unit on.
o Read the owner’s manuals of all devices that will be connected, and
follow their instructions.
o Do not bundle connection cables with the power cord. Doing so could
cause noise.
o Connect all plugs securely.
Playback on an external input device
Using the TEAC Global Site
You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site:
http://teac-global.com/
1) Open the TEAC Global Site.
2) In the TEAC Downloads section, click the desired language to open the
Downloads website page for that language.
NOTE
If the desired language does not appear, click Other Languages.
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1 Connect the input source.
2 Turn this unit on.
Set the volume at a low level.
3 Wait until the input source has been selected.
4 Start playback on the input source device.
5 Turn this unit's power/volume knob to adjust
the volume.
Playback of audio files on an SD card
1 Insert the SD card.
2 Turn this unit on.
Set the volume at a low level.
3 Select a file for playback on the MUSIC screen.
4 Press the play/pause (7/9 ) button to start
playback.
5 Turn this unit's power/volume knob to adjust
the volume.
Home screen
This is the basic screen that appears when the unit is turned on.
The currently selected mode appears highlighted.
Press the multiway button to open the selected mode screen.
Use the the multiway ( / ) button to select from the following three mode
screens.
Home
MUSICSelect audio files
PLAYUse for playback
SETTINGS Use to make settings
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PLAY screen
abcde
kl
This screen appears when files are being played from the SD card.
Select PLAY on the HOME screen to open this screen.
a
Playback area indicator
IconPlayback area
All files on SD card
All files by selected artist
f
g
i
j
h
Use the multiway button to control playback.
Button operationFunction
i (push)
You can use the operation buttons to control song playback, add songs to
favorites and change screens.
Button operationFunction
HOMEOpen Home screen
7/9
Press and hold
,
m
Press and hold ,
Press and hold m
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Start/stop song playback
Skip to the next track
Skip to the previous track
Start/stop song playback
Add the playing song to favorites
7/9
Play the next song
Play the previous song
Search forward
Search backward
All files in selected album
Files added to the playlist
Files added to favorites
Files in selected genre
b
Playback mode indicator
IconFunction
Play all songs
Play one song
Random playback
c
Repeat mode indicator
IconFunction
Off
No repeat playback
Repeat all songs
Repeat one song
d
Equalizer setting
e
Remaining battery indicator
The current remaining battery power is shown as a percentage.
f
File information
This shows the file type and the bit rate or sampling frequency of the
playing file.
g
Elapsed time
This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the playing
file.
h
Song name
This shows the name of the song according to the tag information of
the playing file.
i
SD card indicator
This shows whether or not an SD card is loaded.
j
Remaining time
This shows the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the
playing file.
k
Playback position indicator
This bar shows the current playback position.
l
Player status indicator
IconFunction
Playing or searching forward/backward
Paused
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MUSIC screen
This is the screen for selecting files from the SD card.
Select MUSIC on the Home screen to open this screen.
MUSIC
ALLShow all songs on the SD card
ALBUMShow song data by album tag
ARTISTShow song data by artist tag
GENREShow song data by genre tag
PLAYLISTS Show song data for songs added to the playlist*
FAVORITES Show song data for songs added to favorites
*TEAC HR Audio Player playlists can be used.
Use it to select and manage songs saved on the SD card.
Use the multiway button to search for songs and select them.
Button operationFunction
i (push)
You can use the operation buttons to control song playback, add songs to
favorites and change screens.
Button operationFunction
HOMEReturn to the previous screen
7/9
Press and hold
,
m
Press and hold ,
Press and hold m
Select and play songs
Skip to the next song
Skip to the previous song
Select, play and stop songs
Add the song selected in the list to favorites (only
during song selection)
o When track names are shown on the FAVORITES
7/9
screen, remove the selected song from the favor-
ites list
Play the next song
Play the previous song
Search forward
Search backward
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Creating playlists with TEAC HR Audio
Player
1 Turn the computer on.
2 Insert an SD card into the unit and connect it to
the computer using a USB cable.
The unit will operate as an SD card reader/writer.
o You can also use an ordinary SD card reader/writer connected to
the computer.
3 Launch TEAC HR Audio Player and add the
desired tracks on the SD card to the playlist.
o This unit cannot play tracks added to the playlist from the computer
hard disk.
4 Save the playlist in the “PLAYLISTS” folder on
the SD card.
Audio files playable by this unit
MP3
File extension.mp3, .MP3
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz, 48kHz
Bit rate32kbps, 64kbps, 96kbps, 128kbps, 192kbps,
WMA
File extension.wma, .WMA
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Bit rate48–384 kbps, VBR
WAV
File extension.wav, .WAV
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kH z, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Quantization bit depth 16-bit, 24-bit
AAC
File extension.aac, .m4a, .mp4,
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz, 48kHz
Bit rate64–320 kbps, VBR
FLAC
File extension.flac, .FLAC
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kH z, 96kHz
Quantization bit depth 16-bit, 24-bit
DSD (DSF, DSDIFF)
File extension.dsf, .DSF, .dff, .DFF
Sampling frequency 5.6MHz (DSD128), 2.8MHz (DSD64)
Quantization bit depth 1-bit
256kbps, 320kbps, VBR
.AAC, .M4A, .MP4
Settings
This is the settings screen for the player.
Select SETTINGS on the Home screen to open this screen.
Use the multiway button to make settings.
Button operationFunction
i (push)
You can use the operation buttons to control song playback and change
screens.
Button operationFunction
HOMEReturn to the previous screen
7/9
,
m
Press and hold ,
Press and hold m
Select
Move cursor up
Move cursor down
Select, play and stop songs
Play the next song
Play the previous song
Search forward
Search backward
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SETTINGS
PLAYPlayback settings
AREAPlayback area
REPEATRepeat mode
RANDOMRandom playback ON/OFF
EQEqualizer settings
PRESETSEqualizer (for SD playback only)
DISPLAY Display settings
BRIGHTDisplay brightness
DIM TIMETime until screen dims
DISP OFFTime until screen turns off
RESCAN SD card file scanning settings
AUTO
MANUAL
OTHERS Other settings
RESET
MAX VOL
PWR SAVE
DGTL IODigital input/output setting
PWR MODEPower mode HIGH/LOW setting*
USB CHRGUSB recharging function ON/OFF
ABOUTShows unit information
* The continuous operation time using batteries increases, but the nominal
output level is reduced.
Rescan automatically
o File data is automatically prepared
when an SD card is inserted.
Rescan manually
o Select this to prepare file data when
AUTO is off.
Setting reset
o Restores settings to their factory
defaults
Maximum volume
(output attenuation setting)
Time until power turns off automatically
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Download the latest firmware
Please visit the HA-P90SD product page from the TEAC Global Site and download the latest firmware.
(If no firmware is listed, no firmware update is available.)
http://teac-global.com/
For details, see “Using the TEAC Global Site” on page 12.
Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with this unit, please check the following items
before requesting service. If it still does not operate correctly, contact the
retailer where you purchased the unit.
The unit does not turn on.
e If the remaining battery charge is too low, the unit will not turn on.
Supply power to the unit through the DC plug or the USB micro-B port
e Has the automatic power saving function put the unit to sleep? Turn
the volume knob counterclockwise to turn the unit off once.
No sound is output.
e Use the volume knob to adjust the volume.e Confirm that the connected device is playing back.e Confirm the PHONES jack connection.
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