Teufel Boomster Technical Description And User Manual

Boomster

Technical Description And User
Manual

Mobile active Bluetooth® speaker with
integrated DAB+ and FM radio

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Contents

General Notes And Information ........ 2

For Your Safety ................................... 4

Unpacking .......................................... 7

Operational Controls And

Connections ....................................... 8

Preparation ......................................10

Operation .........................................12

Remote Control ...............................18

Care And Cleaning ...........................20

Troubleshooting ...............................21

Technical Data .................................22

Declaration Of Conformity ...............22

Notice

The information in this document
may change without prior notice and
in no way constitutes any liability
on the part of Lautsprecher Teufel
GmbH.

No part of this user manual may
be reproduced in any form or be
broadcasted in any way electroni­cally, mechanically, by photocopy or
recording without the written permis­sion of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.

© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

Version 1.0

August 2017

Trademarks

© All trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.

Bluetooth® and the Bluetooth symbol
are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

aptX® and the aptX symbol are
trademarks of CSR plc or associated
companies and may be protected in
multiple countries.

The “N-Mark” symbol is a trade-

mark or registered trademark of
NFC Forum, Inc. in the USA and other
countries.

Original packaging

If you wish to exercise your eight­week right of return, we ask that you
be absolutely sure to hold onto the
packaging. We can only accept the
return of the speakers WITH THE
ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Empty boxes are not available!

General Notes And Information

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Complaints

In case of a complaint we will need
the following information to process
your enquiry:

1. Invoice number

Can be found on the sales slip
(enclosed with the product) or on the
order confirmation received as a PDF
document, e.g. 4322543

2. Serial number or batch number

Located on the bottom of the device,
e.g. serial no.: KB20240129A-123.

Thank you for your support!

Contact

Please contact our customer service
department with any questions,
suggestions, or complaints:

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

BIKINI Berlin

Budapester Straße 44

10787 Berlin (Germany)

Phone:

Denmark [phone]
Finland [phone]

Norway [phone]
The Netherlands [phone]
Sweden [phone]
United Kingdom [phone]
The rest of Europe [phone]

Online support: www.teufelaudio.

com/service

Contact form: www.teufelaudio.com/

contact

Proper use

The speaker is designed for the play­back of music and speech from the
integrated radio or an external player.

Only use the speaker as described
in this user manual. Any other use
will be deemed as not in accordance
with the instructions and may lead to
damage of property or even persons.

The manufacturer accepts no liability
for damage caused by improper use.

The speaker is intended for private
use.

Before operating the speaker,
please read the safety notes

and user manual carefully.
Only in this way, can you ensure
that all functions are used in a safe
and reliable manner. Store the user
manual in a safe place and also be
sure to pass it on to any subsequent
owner.

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For Your Safety

Signal terms

You can find the following signal
terms in this user manual:

WARNING

This signal term indicates a
moderate risk, which, if not
avoided, may result in death
or severe injury.

CAUTION

This signal term indicates a
low risk, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or
moderate injury.

NOTICE

This signal term warns you of
potential damage.

Safety notes

This chapter contains general safety
notes which you should always
observe to protect yourself and third
parties. Also observe the warning
notes in each chapter of this user
manual.

Touching live parts can result in
severe injury or death.

– When connecting the device, make

sure that the correct voltage is
present. You can find more informa­tion about this on the rating plate.

– Check the device regularly for

damage. Immediately disconnect
the mains plug and do not operate
the device if its housing or mains
cord is defective or exhibits other
visible damages.

– The rechargeable battery switch

(18) on the back of the device does
not disconnect the device from the
mains supply. This device can only
be completely disconnected from
the grid by pulling the mains plug.
Thus, make sure that the mains
plug is always easily accessible.

– If the device emits smoke, smells

burnt or produces unusual sounds,
immediately disconnect it from the
mains and do not operate it further.

– Never open the device housing.

Repairs may only be carried out by
an authorised specialist workshop.
Only parts that match the original
specifications may be used.

– Only use the accessory products

specified by the manufacturer.

– Do not operate the device in wet

rooms and protect it from dripping
and splashing water. Make sure
that no vases or other liquid-filled
objects are located on or near the

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device in order to prevent liquid
from penetrating the housing.
If water or other debris ends up
penetrating the housing, imme­diately pull the mains plug and, if
applicable, take out any batteries.
Then send the device to our service
address.

– Never modify the device. Unauthor-

ised modifications may affect the
safety and functionality.

– Never touch the mains plug with

wet hands.

An unsuitable setup location may
result in injury and damage.

– If the speaker is not securely

mounted, do not use it in vehi­cles, in unstable locations, on
wobbly tripods or furniture, on
underdimensioned brackets etc.
The speaker may tip or fall over
and cause injury to persons or be
damaged itself.

– Place the speaker in such a way

that it cannot be knocked over
inadvertently and make sure that
the cables do not pose a tripping
hazard.

– Do not place the speakers near

heat sources (e.g. heaters, ovens,
other heat generating equipment
such as amplifiers etc.).

– Do not use the device in envi-

ronments where there is a risk of
explosion.

– Only use the Bluetooth function

in locations where wireless radio
transmission is allowed.

Children can become trapped in
the plastic wrapping when playing
and suffocate.

– Do not allow children to play with

the device or the plastic wrapping.
There is a danger of suffocation.

– Ensure that children do not remove

small parts from the device or take
them off of the device (e.g. control
knobs or plug adapters). They
could swallow the parts and choke.

– Never allow children to operate

electrical equipment unsupervised.

Leaking battery acid may lead to
chemical burns.

– Do not allow battery acid to come

into contact with skin, eyes or
mucous membranes. In the event
of contact with battery acid, imme­diately flush the applicable areas
with plenty of clean water and
consult a physician if necessary.

Batteries (particularly lithium
batteries) can explode if used
improperly.

– Never attempt to recharge

batteries.

– Only use batteries of the same or

equivalent type.

– You must not heat or short circuit

batteries and rechargeable
batteries or dispose of them in fire.

– Do not expose batteries and

rechargeable batteries to direct
sunlight.

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Extended listening at high volumes
may lead to hearing loss.

To avoid damage to health, avoid
extended listening at high volumes.

– When the volume is set high,

always keep a certain distance
from the device and never place
your ear directly on the speaker.

– If a speaker is set to full volume,

this may produce very high sound
pressure. This may have psycho­logical consequences and also
cause physical injury. Children and
pets are particularly at risk. Set
your signal source device volume
control to a low setting before
turning on the power.

This product contains magnetic
material.

– If necessary, consult your physician

and ask for effects on implants
such as pacemakers or defibrilla­tors.

The isolation pads can produce
discolouration on sensitive
surfaces.

– On parquet, varnished wood and

similar surfaces, you should stick
felt gliders to the rubber feet of the
speaker or put blankets or small
carpets under it. This will prevent
discolouration of the floor over the
long term.

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Unpacking

Package contents

(1) Boomster NG

(2) Telescopic antenna (already

mounted)

(3) Mains adapter

(4) Mains cord for (2)

– Quick reference guide

– Brochure “Important product

information”

Optional accessories

(5) Remote control “Teufel Puck”

• Check that all items have been
delivered and that nothing is
damaged. If you find any damage,
do not operate the device; instead
contact our customer service
department (see back side).

• Please keep the packaging for the
duration of the warranty period.

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1)

(already mounted)

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(6)

Push and hold for 2.5
seconds: Switch the device on,
the button will be illuminated in
white.

Tap during operation: Show
battery charge level in %.

Push and hold for 2.5
seconds: Switch the device off
(in rechargeable battery/battery
mode) or switch to standby (in
12 V mode).

(7)

SUB: tap: Adjust the intensity of
the subwoofer with the buttons
(8) –/+. Display range -6 dB to
+6 dB.

(8)

–/+: Decrease (–)/increase (+)
the volume, subwoofer. Volume
range 0 (MUTE) to 16.

(9)

1, 2, 3, 4: Station buttons for
DAB and FM radio stations.

Operational Controls And Connections

(6)

(7)

(8) (9) (10)

(13) (12) (11)(14)

(15)(16)(17)

(18)

(21) (20) (19)(22)(23)

(24)

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(10)

/ : Set

the radio stations. For
FM: Tap to set the frequency;
pushing longer starts the
station scan.

For DAB+:

Switch to the

previous/next station.

(11)

DAB: Select digital radio (DAB+).

(12)

FM: Select FM (USW) radio.

(13)

AUX: Select the AUX () input.

(14)

Tap : Select Bluetooth® as the
source.

Press and hold : Start Blue­tooth pairing mode.

Tap for a phone call: Accept
incoming call.

(15)

12 volt connection for an
external mains adapter or car
charging cable (not included in
the package contents).

(16)

AUX input jack.

(17)

USB jack to provide the power
supply for external players.

(18)

Rechargeable battery switch,
disconnects the rechargeable
battery pack or the batteries
from the device.

(19)

Rechargeable battery/battery
compartment.

(20)

Cover for (19).

(21)

Rechargeable battery pack.

(22)

NFC contact zone.

(23)

Antenna connection.

(24)

Display panel.

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Preparation

Antenna

If not yet done, screw the enclosed
telescopic antenna (2) onto the
antenna connection (23).

(23)

(2)

To receive radio stations, always pull
the antenna all the way out.

For transport, you can lock the
antenna, which has been pushed in,
in the holder on the battery compart­ment cover.

Power supply

The Boomster offers three power
supply options:

• 12 volt direct current via the mains
adapter or car charger cable.

• Rechargeable battery

• Batteries (AA cells)

12 volt connection

For stationary operation:

1. Carefully open the rubber cap
above the

POWER

jack
(15) and turn the cap to
the side or up.

(15)

2. Insert the small plug of the
enclosed mains adapter (3) in the
POWER jack (15), which is now
visible.

(3)

(4)

3. Use the enclosed mains cord (4)
to connect the mains adapter to a
mains socket.

Battery pack

The enclosed Li-Ion rechargeable
battery pack will be charged as soon
as the Boomster is supplied with
power via the 12 volt connection (15)
and the rechargeable battery switch
(18) has been switched on (switch is
out).

Before first use, charge the recharge­able battery for approx. 3 hours. In
standby, the charging of the recharge­able battery is indicated by five plus
symbols (+) on the display panel.
That or the last plus symbols flash
and indicate the charge level of the
rechargeable battery. The flashing will
stop once the rechargeable battery
has been fully charged. The typical
playback time with full charged
internal battery is approx. 15 hours.

To protect the rechargeable battery,
the Boomster has deep discharge
protection, which switches the device
off once the threshold is reached.

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If the charge of the recharge-

able battery diminishes or the
batteries are depleted, the message
“BATT LOW” will appear on the
display panel. In this case, replace
the batteries or connect the mains
cord.

Batteries

CAUTION

Batteries (particularly lithium
batteries) can explode if used
improperly.

– Never attempt to recharge

batteries.

– Only use batteries of the

same or equivalent type.

– You must not heat or

short circuit batteries and
rechargeable batteries or
dispose of them in fire.

– Do not expose batteries and

rechargeable batteries to
direct sunlight.

Leaking battery acid may lead
to chemical burns.

– Do not allow battery acid to

come into contact with skin,
eyes or mucous membranes.
In the event of contact with
acid, immediately flush the
applicable areas with plenty
of clean water and consult a
physician if necessary.

Instead of using the enclosed
rechargeable battery, the Boomster
can also be operated using eight
batteries of type AA (Mignon cell). For
this, proceed as follows:

4. Open the battery compartment
by turning the two screws on the
cover counterclockwise (e.g. using
a coin).

5. Remove the rechargeable battery
and carefully pull the plug of the
rechargeable battery out of the
jack.

6. Insert eight AA batteries in the
battery compartment. When
inserting the batteries in the
compartment, make sure that the
polarity is correct.

7. Close the battery compartment and
tighten the screws.

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Operation

CAUTION

Extended listening
at high volumes may
lead to hearing loss.

– To avoid damage
to health, avoid extended
listening at high volumes.

– When the volume is set

high, always keep a certain
distance from the device and
never place your ear directly
on the speaker.

– If a speaker is set to full

volume, this may produce
very high sound pressure.
This may have psycholog­ical consequences and also
cause physical injury. Chil­dren and pets are particu­larly at risk. Set your signal
source device volume control
to a low setting before
turning on the power.

NOTICE

If the device is subjected
to warm temperatures after
being cold (e.g. after trans­port), condensation may occur
inside of it.

– In this case, wait at least 2

hours before you connect
and activate it.

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Activating and
deactivating

Activating

– Push and hold the

button (6) for
approx. 2.5 seconds. The Boomster
will switch on. “Teufel” will appear
briefly on the display panel and it
will then connect to the last active
source.

(6)(18)

Deactivating

– Push and hold the button (6) for

approx. 2.5 seconds. The Boomster
will switch

• off in rechargeable battery mode,

• to standby in mains operation

mode.

– In case of prolonged non-use,

turn the rechargeable battery
switch (18) off (push it in). This
will completely disconnect the
rechargeable battery from the
mains thus preventing a deep
discharge.

Auto off

• The device will automatically deac­tivate if no input signal is received
for 20 minutes.

Selecting a source

– With the (11), (12), (13) and (14)

buttons, select the external player
(Bluetooth or AUX) or radio mode
(DAB+ or FM). The active source
or the selected radio station will
appear on the display panel (24).

(13) (12) (11)(14)

Volume

– You can decrease or increase

the volume in 16 levels with the
–/+ buttons (8). When adjusting
the volume, the volume that is
currently selected will appear on
the display panel(24).

(8)

(24)

You can gradually adjust the
volume by tapping. Pushing and
holding will change the volume
continuously.

If the device has been
muted (lowest volume), the notice
“MUTE” will appear on the display
panel.

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Setting the subwoofer volume

1. Push the SUB (7) button to adjust
the volume of the subwoofer to
your own listening preferences,
the music or setup location. The
current setting will appear on the
display panel (24).

(7)

(8)

2. Now you can use the –/+ buttons
(8) to adjust the volume of the
subwoofer within a range of -6 dB
to +6 dB.

3. To exit setup mode, you can push
the SUB button (7) again. Other­wise, the mode will automatically
end after approx. 5 seconds of key
inactivity.

Radio

The Boomster is equipped with a
radio for DAB+ and FM/USW. 4
memory slots are available for your
favourite stations. The enclosed tele­scopic antenna (2) guarantees good
reception.

Selecting the radio

1. To receive radio stations, always
pull the antenna all the way out. If
applicable, adjust its position for
better reception later.

2. Briefly push the button for the
desired reception range: DAB (11):
Reception of digital radio stations.
FM (12): Reception of analogue
radio stations, RDS possible.

(10)(12) (11)

Setting stations

Set the stations with the buttons /

(10):

– DAB+: Access the previous/next

station by tapping the button.

– FM: Each time you tap the button,

the receiving frequency will be
decreased/increased by 50 kHz.
Pushing and holding the button
will start the forward or backward
station scan. The scan will stop at
the next station received in suffi­cient quality. If necessary, start the
scan again until you have found
the desired station.

The name of the set station appears
on the display panel(24).

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Saving and accessing stations

– If you would like to save the set

station, push and hold one of the
station buttons

(9)

for approx. 3

seconds

.

(9)

The notice “STORED” will appear
briefly on the display panel. The
station has now been saved to this
station button

.

– You can access the saved stations

by briefly

pushing the corre-

sponding station button.

FM reception may be affected
slightly while charging the

rechargeable battery pack.

AUX

Connection

The jack AUX IN (16) serves to
connect an external player using a
stereo cable with a 3.5mm jack plug.
You can connect any external players
with a line-out jack or earphone jack.

Playback

1. Push the button AUX (13) to select
the AUX input.

(13)

The notice “AUX” will appear on the
display panel briefly.

2. Start playback on your external
player.

The volume setting of the
external player affects the

volume of the Boomster.

3. Control all playback functions via
the external player.

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Bluetooth

®

Via Bluetooth®, you can establish
a wireless connection between a
compatible external player and the
Boomster. The audio output of your
external player is then emitted by the
Boomster.

Smartphone

NOTICE

Only use the Bluetooth®
function in locations where
wireless radio transmission is
allowed.

Please keep in mind that the
Bluetooth® and NFC behav­iour may differ depending on
the external player’s oper­ating system.

Bluetooth® options

Depending on the device type, your
external player/smartphone may also
have a number of Bluetooth® options
such as media playback and call
function. Here you can activate and
deactivate the desired options.

You can find more information about
the Bluetooth® options in the user
manual for your external player/
smartphone.

Pairing

To play the audio of your external
player on your Boomster via Blue­tooth

®

, you must first connect the
devices with each other. This is called
“Pairing”. The Boomster provides
manual and automatic pairing via
NFC.

Manual pairing

1. Turn on the Bluetooth

®

function on
your external player (e.g. smart­phone).

2. Push the (14) button and hold it
for approx. 3 seconds.

(14)

As soon as the notice “PAIRING”
appears on the display panel (24),
the external player can be paired.

3. Let your external player/smart­phone scan for Bluetooth®
devices. You will find more infor­mation about this in the user
manual of your external player.
“Teufel Boomster” should also
appear in the list of detected
devices following the scan.

4. Select “Teufel Boomster” from the
list of detected devices. Pairing is
now complete and your Boomster
will now act as a Bluetooth®
playback device. The Boomster
will now play back all sounds that
would otherwise be played by your
external player/smartphone.

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Pairing via NFC

NFC (Near Field Communication)
is a transmission standard for the
wireless exchange of data over short
distances. Your Boomster can create
a connection to a compatible external
player via NFC.

1. Turn the NFC function on your
external player on (Bluetooth®
does not have to be turned on for
the external player).

2. Hold your external player close to
the NFC contact zone

(22) on

the top side of the Boomster.

(22)

The Boomster will automatically
switch to Bluetooth® mode. After
a short time, you will be asked to
allow the NFC connection on your
external player.

3. Confirm the request on your
external player. Pairing is now
complete and your Boomster will
now act as a Bluetooth® playback
device. The Boomster will now play
back all sounds that would other­wise be played by your external
player/smartphone.

Playback

The volume setting of the

external player affects the
volume of the Boomster. You can only
adjust the sound on your Boomster.

• Start playback on your external

player and also use it to control the
other playback functions.

Call function

You can use the Boomster as a
hands-free device for your smart­phone.

– In the event of an incoming call,

your smartphone will ring and the
Boomster will also emit a ring tone.
Any media playback will be paused.

– Tap the

(14) button on the

Boomster.

– Now you can answer the call with

your Boomster via the integrated
microphone.

– Push the button again to end the

call.

Media playback will resume.

Terminating the Bluetooth
connection

To terminate the Bluetooth® connec­tion,

– deactivate the Bluetooth® function

on your external player/smart­phone.

– or push and hold the button (14)

for approx. 3 seconds causing the
pairing to be terminated.

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USB

The USB jack (17) supplies power
and charges external players such as
smartphones, tablets or MP3 players.

(17)

Remote Control

The charging process may, however,
take longer with the Boomster
than with the corresponding mains
adapter.

NOTICE

Please note that charging
a device may reduce the
rechargeable battery life of
your Boomster.

You can use the “Teufel Puck” remote
control as an optional accessory.
Available in our online shop.

Pairing the “Teufel Puck”

1. Switch the Boomster on.

2. Position the “Teufel Puck” at a
distance of no more than 25cm to
the Boomster.

3. Hold the button (25) down until the
LED ring (27) starts to blink. Then
release the button.

– Blinks three times: Pairing was

successful.

– Blinks ten times: Pairing failed

and must be repeated.

Functions

(26)

(25) (27)

– Switching the Boomster or

“Teufel Puck” on and off: Push
and hold the (26) for approx. 3
seconds. Tapping the is suffi­cient to switch on from standby
(only works in mains mode, not in
battery mode).

– Selecting a source: Push the

button ((25)) repeatedly.

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– Adjusting the volume: Turn the

cover (26).

– Mute: Tap the

(26).

Changing the batteries

The remote control is powered by 2
type AAA batteries. Simply pull off the
cover to open the battery compart­ment.

NOTICE

When inserting the batteries in
the compartment, make sure
that the polarity is correct.

CAUTION

Batteries (particularly lithium
batteries) can explode if used
improperly.

– Never attempt to recharge

batteries.

– Only use batteries of the

same or equivalent type.

– You must not heat, short

circuit batteries and
rechargeable batteries,
dispose of them in fire
or expose them to direct
sunlight.

Leaking battery acid may lead
to chemical burns.

– Do not allow battery acid to

come into contact with skin,
eyes or mucous membranes.
In the event of contact with
acid, immediately flush the
applicable areas with plenty
of clean water and consult a
physician if necessary.

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Care And Cleaning

NOTICE

External influences may
damage or destroy the
device.

– If the device is to be left

unattended for a prolonged
period of time (e.g. during
a vacation) or if a thun­derstorm is forecast, pull
the mains plug out of the
socket. Otherwise, sudden
overvoltage could cause the
device to become defective.

– In the event of prolonged

absence, remove the
batteries from the device.
Leaked batteries may
damage the device.

– If possible, only use plain

water without any additives.
In case of stubborn marks,
a mild soap solution may be
used.

– Do not use caustic cleaning

products, white spirit,
thinners, petrol or similar
under any circumstances.
Such cleaning agents may
damage the delicate surface
of the housing.

• Ideally, you should remove dust or
small amounts of dirt with a dry,
smooth leather cloth.

• Use a damp cloth to rub off stub­born dirt. Make sure that no liquid
penetrates the housing.

• Then immediately wipe the damp
surfaces off with a soft cloth
without applying pressure.

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Troubleshooting

The following advice should help you to solve problems. If this does not work, our
online manual will provide help:

https://manual.teufelaudio.com

Problem Possible cause/solution

The Boomster
doesn’t emit
sound.

Make sure that power is supplied. Check to make sure that
the mains cord is securely seated. Recharge the recharge­able battery.

No sound. The wrong source has been selected. Select the correct

source (see page 13).
The volume has been set too low. Increase the volume.
The volume of the external player has been set too low.

Carefully increase the volume of the external player.

No sound in
Bluetooth® mode.

No Bluetooth® connection. Establish a connection (see
„Bluetooth®“ on page 16).

Boomster has not been selected as the output device. On
the external player, select “Teufel Boomster” as the Blue­tooth® output device.

Bluetooth® connection impaired by another radio system
(e.g. cordless telephone, Wi-Fi). Move the devices causing
the disturbance.

The radio recep­tion is noisy or
cuts out.

Input signal is too weak. Pull the telescopic antenna all
the way out. Adjust the position of the antenna. Place the
Boomster in another location.

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Technical Data

Device

Operating voltage of the mains adapter 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz

Operating voltage Boomster 12 V = 4 A

Dimensions (W×H×D) 370 × 180 × 143 mm

Weight 3.4 kg

Operating temperature range 0–45°C

Rechargeable battery pack

Voltage: 11.1V

Nominal capacity 4400mAh

Power rating 48,8wh

The following radio frequency bands and radio transmitting powers are used in
this product:

Frequency bands in MHz Max. transmission power in dBm

2.40535 GHz–2.47735 GHz 1 mW / 0 dBm

You can find further technical data about the product on our website.

Declaration Of Conformity

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH hereby declares that this product complies
with the requirements of the directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU

and 2014/53/EU to the extent they are installed and used in accord­ance with the instructions of the manufacturer. The full text of the EU declaration
of conformity is available at the following Internet address:

www.teufelaudio.com/declaration-of-conformity.html

23 • Boomster

Manual no. 195567 GB 20170808

Please contact our customer service department with any questions, sugges­tions, or complaints:

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Straße 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)

Phone:

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