Important information
in accordance with
the Electrical and
Electronic Equipment
Act (Germany:
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General Notes And Information
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.
and all corresponding
brands are brands of
http://Amazon.com, Inc. or
its associated companies.
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Amazon Alexa
privacy and
advertising policy
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
is no way affiliated with
any of the services on the
Amazon Alexa system. We
do not record any personal
information and do not
promote any over air
advertisements.
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.
Original packaging
If you wish to exercise your
right of return, we ask that
you be absolutely sure
to hold onto the packaging. We can only accept
product returns with the
ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Empty boxes are not
available!
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2. Serial number or
batch number
Located on the bottom
side of the device.
Thank you for your
support!
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Contact
Please contact our
customer service department with any questions, suggestions, or
complaints:
Lautsprecher Teufel
GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Str. 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Telephone:
00800 200 300 40
(toll-free)
Fax: +4930 300 930 930
Online support:
www.teufelaudio.com/
service
Contact form:
www.teufelaudio.com/
contact
Before operating
the product for the
first time, please
read the safety notes and
user manual carefully.
This is the only way to use
all functions safely and
reliably. Store the user
manual in a safe place and
also be sure to pass it on
to any subsequent owner.
NOTICE
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.
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For Your Safety
Proper use
The speaker is designed
for the playback of music
and speech from an
external player or the
internet.
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 to property or
even persons.
The manufacturer accepts
no liability for damage
caused by improper use.
The speaker is intended for
private use.
Explanation of
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
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.
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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.
WARNING
Touching live parts
can result in severe
injury or death.
– Make sure that the
correct voltage is
present. You can
find more information about this on
the rating plate of
the mains adapter.
– Check the device
regularly for
damage.
Immediately disconnect the mains
adapter and do not
operate the device
if its housing, mains
adapter or mains
cord is defective or
exhibits other visible
damages.
– This device is
disconnected from
the grid by pulling
the mains adapter.
Thus, make sure
that the mains
adapter 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 or the mains
adapter housing.
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Repairs may only
be carried out
by an authorised
specialist workshop.
Only parts that
match the original
specifications may
be used.
– Only use the acces-
sory products specified by the manufacturer.
– Only use the device
indoors.
– 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 device in
order to prevent
liquid from penetrating the housing.
If water or other
debris ends up
penetrating the
housing, immediately pull the mains
adapter. Then send
the device to our
service address.
– Never modify the
device. Unauthorised modifications
may affect the
safety and functionality.
– Never touch the
mains adapter with
wet hands.
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WARNING
An unsuitable setup
location may result in
injury and damage.
– Never use the
device unmounted
in vehicles, in
unstable locations,
on wobbly tripods or
furniture, on insufficiently dimensioned
brackets etc. The
speaker could tip or
fall down and cause
injury to persons or
be damaged itself.
– Arrange the device
so that it cannot be
knocked over accidentally and make
sure that the cables
do not pose a tripping hazard.
– Do not place the
device and the
mains adapter near
heat sources (e.g.
heaters, ovens,
other heat generating equipment
such as amplifiers).
– Do not use the
device in environments where there is
a risk of explosion.
– Only use the Blue-
®
tooth
functions
in locations where
wireless radio transmission is allowed.
WARNING
Children can become
trapped in the plastic
wrapping when
playing and suffocate.
– Do not allow chil-
dren to play with the
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device or the plastic
wrapping. There is a
danger of suffocation.
– Never allow children
to operate electrical
equipment unsupervised.
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 ears
directly on the
speaker.
– If your amplifier is set
to full volume, it 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 to a
low setting before
turning on the
power.
CAUTION
This product contains
magnetic material.
– If necessary, consult
your physician and
ask for effects on
implants such as
pacemakers or defibrillators.
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CAUTION
Improper use may
lead to damage or
fire.
– Do not place open
flames such as
burning candles
or similar on the
device.
– Ensure sufficient
ventilation.
– Do not place the
device in direct
sunlight.
NOTICE
The isolation pads
can produce discolouration on sensitive
surfaces.
feet of the device or
put a blanket under
it. This will prevent
discolouration of the
floor over the long
term.
– On parquet,
varnished wood and
similar surfaces,
you should stick felt
gliders to the rubber
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Explanation of
symbols
Protection class II
Dual insulation
May only be used
indoors
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Overview
Unpacking
• Carefully open the box
and lift the device out of
the box.
• Remove the protective
film from the top of the
device.
Package contents
(1) 1× Holist S
(2) 1× mains adapter
(1)
Checking the
package contents
• Check that all items
have been delivered and
that nothing is damaged.
• If the delivery is incomplete or exhibits damage
from transport, please
contact our service
department (see
Page5).
• Do not in any case
operate the device if it is
damaged.
(2)
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Controls And Connections
Top panel
(13)
(3)
(4)
(12)
(11)
(10)
(3) AUX – select the AUX
source
(4) – short press:
select the Bluetooth®
source and initiate
auto reconnect;
long press: activate
pairing
(5) Action Button – short
press: activate Alexa
functionality (e. g.
ends Timer, ...),
long press: opening
wireless network for
configuration.
(14) RESET – reset the device
(15) POWER – connector jack for
the mains adapter (2)
(16) LED Power indicator
(17) AUX – input jack for analogue
audio source device
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Location
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
approx. 2hours
before you connect
and activate it.
The isolation pads
can produce discolouration on sensitive
surfaces.
– On varnished wood,
parquet and similar
surfaces, you should
stick felt gliders to
the rubber feet of
the device or put
a blanket under it.
This will prevent
discolouration of the
floor over the long
term.
Location tips
• Select a stable, level
base.
• Make sure that the environment is clean and
free from dust.
• Select a location away
from heat sources and
direct sunlight.
• Do not place any objects
on the cables or the
device.
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Connecting
CAUTION
Risk of injury/
damage!
– Lay the cables so
that they do not
pose a tripping
hazard.
Analogue source
You can connect a source
device with analogue
sound (e. g. a CD player
or TV set) to the AUX jack
(17). You will need a stereo
cable with a 3.5-mm jack
plug to do so.
Power supply
1. Insert the small plug
of the enclosed mains
adapter (2) into the
POWER jack (15).
2. Connect the mains
adapter with a mains
socket.
The LED ring (12) starts
to rotate in red and the
LED Power(16) lights in
white.
(2)
(15) (16) (17)
(12)
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Setup
The setup is done in five
major steps:
1. Connect and power up
the Holist S.
2. Download the Teufel
Holist app to your smartphone or tablet.
3. Connect the Holist S via
the Teufel Holist app to
your home Wi-Fi.
4. Log In via the Teufel
Holist App to your
Amazon Account to
enable Alexa for the
Holist S.
5. Download the Amazon
Alexa App for more skills.
Teufel Holist app
The Teufel Holist app
is used for the setup
and configuration of the
Holist S. After the setup,
you can control a lot of
functions of the Holist S
from the app.
TEUFEL Holist APP
IN THE APPLE APP
STORE
TEUFEL Holist APP
IN THE GOOGLE PLAY
STORE
• Load the Teufel Holist
app from the Play Store/
App Store.
• Make sure that your
smartphone or tablet is
registered in the same
Wi-Fi you want your
Holist S to be in.
• Have the Wi-Fi password
for your router ready.
• Once you have started
the app, the setup
wizard will guide you
through the setup
process.
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After connecting to your
Wi-Fi network, you can
use the Teufel Holist app
to setup your Amazon
account to use the
features of Amazon Alexa.
• Have the username
and password for your
Amazon account ready.
• In the menu of the
Teufel Holist App choose
“AMAZON ALEXA”.
• Follow the instructions
on the screen of your
smartphone or tablet.
Amazon Alexa app
You can use the Amazon
Alexa app for several smart
features of the Holist S
and you can change your
device’s name, device
location, time zone and
other settings. You can
also Group several devices
like your Amazon Echo and
your Holist together.
AMAZON ALEXA APP
IN THE APPLE APP
STORE
AMAZON ALEXA APP
IN THE GOOGLE
PLAY STORE
Open the Amazon Alexa
app and sign in to your
existing Amazon account,
or create a new account.
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If you have set up your
Amazon account in the
Teufel Holist App, your
Holist S will be listed in the
device list.
Many of Alexa’s
services are location
based. Therefore you
should set the correct
location of your Holist S in
the Alexa app (see the help
menu in the Alexa app).
Teufel Guide
You will find more information and help on our web
guide:
https://www.teufelaudio.
com/holist
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Operation
Activating and
deactivating
The Holist S is designed to
be always active – so you
are able to use Alexa Voice
commands whenever you
want.
– To turn off the Holist S
unplug the mains
adapter.
– To deactivate the
microphone press the
button (13). The LED
ring (12) will light up in
red, indicating the microphones to be turned off.
(13)
(12)
(11)
Selecting a source
– Use the button (4) to
select the digital Bluetooth® source directly.
– Use the AUX button (3)
to select the analogue
source AUX directly.
– All other sources (e.g.
streaming services,
internet radio) you can
select in the Teufel Holist
app, the Alexa app or by
the Alexa Voice Service.
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Adjusting the
volume
The volume setting
of an external player
often affects the volume of
the Holist S.
• Push the
to decrease and the
button (6) to increase
the volume.
The LED ring (12) shows
the current value while
making the setting.
• You can control the
volume even with both,
the Teufel Holist S app
and the Alexa app.
button (11)
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Bluetooth® Mode
Via Bluetooth®, you can
establish a wireless
connection between a
compatible external player
and the Holist S. The audio
output of your external
player is then emitted by
the Holist S.
The Bluetooth
transmission system has
a range of approximately
10 metres that is limited
by walls and furnishings.
If the connection is cut off,
the Holist S will attempt to
re- establish a connection
until you select another
source.
®
wireless
NOTICE
– Only use the Blue-
tooth® function in
locations where
wireless radio transmission is allowed.
– Please keep in mind
®
that the Bluetooth
behaviour may differ
depending on the
external player’s
operating system
and settings (e. g.
equalizers or effect
apps).
Bluetooth® options
Depending on the device
type, your external player/
smartphone may also have
a menu for Bluetooth®
options such as media
playback. You can find
more information about
the Bluetooth® options in
the user manual for your
external player/smartphone.
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Pairing and connecting
To play the audio of your
external player on your
®
Holist S via Bluetooth
,
connect (or pair) the
devices with each other.
1. Turn on the Bluetooth
®
function on your external
player (e. g. smartphone).
2. Push the
button (4) to
select the “Bluetooth”
input on the Holist S.
3. Push the button (4)
again and hold it down
for approx. 3 seconds to
start the pairing process.
The LED ring (12) shows
three blue corners.
4. Let your external player/
smartphone scan for
Bluetooth® devices. You
will find more information about this in the
user manual of your
external player.
After the search run, the
“Teufel Holist” should
also be present in the
list of detected devices.
5. Select “Teufel Holist”
from the list of detected
devices.
6. If your external player
asks for a code, enter
“0000” (four zeros).
Pairing is now complete.
You hear a beep tone
and the LED (12) ring will
illuminate full white for
1 sec. Your Holist S will
®
now act as a Bluetooth
playback device and will
play back all sounds that
would otherwise be played
by your external player/
smartphone.
(4)
(12)
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Playback
The volume setting
of the external player
affects the volume of the
Holist S.
1. Push the
select Bluetooth® as the
source.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth
function on your source
device.
3. Start playback on your
source device.
button (4) to
You can control playback
on your source device.
You can also control some
functions with the Holist S:
– Pause playback:
Push the
– Continue playback:
Push the button (9)
®
again.
– Play next track:
Tap the button (8).
– Restart the current
track:
Tap the button (10).
– Play previous track: Tap
the button (10)
twice.
button (9).
(4)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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• If your source device is
a smartphone, the Blue-
®
tooth
connection will be
interrupted in the event
of an incoming call and
you can make phone
calls as usual. After
finishing your phone
call, the sounds will
once again be diverted
and played back by your
Holist S.
Interruption of
connection
If your external player
moves out of the range of
your Holist S, the Blue-
®
connection will be
tooth
interrupted. If you are back
within range within 120
seconds, the connection
will be re-established automatically.
Terminating the
connection
To terminate the Blue-
®
connection, deac-
tooth
tivate the Bluetooth®
function on your external
player/smartphone or
press the
button (4)
shortly again.
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Spotify Connect
Use your phone, tablet
or computer as a remote
control for Spotify.
spotify.com/connect
Go to
to learn how.
AUX playback
The AUX jack (17) 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 headphone
jack.
(17)
1. Push the AUX button (3)
to select AUX IN as the
source.
(3)
The volume setting
of the external player
affects the volume of the
Holist S.
2. Start playback on your
external AUX player.
3. Control all playback
functions via the
external player.
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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 adapter
out of the socket.
Otherwise, sudden
overvoltage could
cause the device to
become defective.
– 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 help, you will find useful information in the
detailed FAQs on our website. Otherwise, please contact
our hotline (see page 5). Take note of the warranty
instructions.
ProblemPossible cause, Solution
No function.
The device
doesn’t
emit any
sound.
No power supply.
Check the function of the socket with
another device.
The small plug of the mains adapter has
slipped out.
Check the connection of the mains adapter
(page 17).
The wrong source has been selected.
Select the right source (page 21).
The volume is set to “0”.
Increase the volume.
The volume of the external player has been
set too low.
Carefully increase the volume of the external
player.
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No sound
with Bluetooth®.
The setup
via app
fails.
The Teufel
Holist
app is not
connected
or fails to
locate the
configured
device.
No Bluetooth® connection.
Establish a connection (see page 24).
Holist S has not been selected as the output
device.
On the external player, select “Teufel Holist”
as the Bluetooth
Bluetooth
®
output device.
®
connection impaired by another
radio system (e. g. cordless telephone, Wi-Fi).
Set up the Holist S and/or external player in
another location. Move to another room to
test.
Restart your router and your smartphone or
tablet.
Set up the Holist S near your router and
switch any repeaters off for the duration of
the setup process. If your router provides
guest access, do not use it to connect your
Holist S.
Read the notes in our online documentation
at: https://teufelaudio.com/holist.
Make sure that the Holist S is operated
with the Teufel Holist App on the same
Wi-Fi. Restart your router. Do not use Guest
Network. Briefly disconnect your Holist S
from the power supply and then start them
again.
You can find more information in our online
documentation:
https://teufelaudio.com/holist.
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Music
playback
skips or is
interrupted.
I would like
to reset the
device.
It is possible that Holist S does not have a
Wi-Fi signal or it is too weak.
Place the Holist S closer to the router, try
alternative setup locations.
As a test, refrain from using repeaters. If
applicable, use an audio stream with low
resolution.
Also visit the website of the router manufacturer for tips on how to improve your Wi-Fi.
Notice: By resetting the device, all system
configuration settings will also be reset.
Resetting the device: When the device is
switched on, use a paper clip that has been
bent straight to push the RESET button (14)
and hold it down until the device restarts (for
at least 8 seconds).
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Technical Data
Holist S
Dimensions (H × D):227 × 142 mm
Weight:1.66 kg
Operating voltage:20 V DC / 2.0 A
Mains adapter
Manufacturer’s name:Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Manufacturer’s address:Budapester Straße 44
D-10787 Berlin
Commercial registration
number:HRB198813B
Model identifier:Donguang Becky Electronics
Tech. Co., Ltd.
BQ60A-2002000-E
Input:100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A
Output:20.0 V DC, 2.0 A, 40.0 W
Average efficiency:88.8 %
Efficiency for 10 % load:85.3 %
No-load power
consumption:0.10 W
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The following radio frequency bands and radio transmitting
powers are used in this product:
Radio networkFrequency bands
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi/WLAN2.412–2.472
You can find further technical data on our website.
Technical changes reserved!
®
in GHz
2.402–2.4802.5/4
5.150–5.250
5.250–5.350
5.500–5.700
5.745–5.845
Transmission power
in mW/dBm
40/16
25/14
25/14
25/14
25/14
Declaration of conformity
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH declares that this
product complies with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity
can be found at this web address:
www.teufel.de/konformitaetserklaerungen
www.teufelaudio.com/declaration-of-conformity
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Disposal
Important
information in
accordance with
the Electrical
and Electronic
Equipment Act
(Germany: ElektroG)
We advise owners of
electrical and electronic
appliances that old
electrical and electronic
devices must be handed in
separately from municipal
waste, in accordance with
the applicable regulations.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries that are not
firmly enclosed in old electrical devices and lamps,
and that can be removed
from the old device without
destroying them, must be
separated from them in a
non-destructive manner
before they are handed
to the collection point for
their intended disposal.
Please take note of our
information on the Batteries Act [Germany: BattG]
below for disposing of
batteries.
You make an important
contribution to returning,
recycling and further
processing of old devices
if you separate your old
devices into the correct
collection groups for recycling.
The symbol below of a
crossed-out dustbin,
applied to electrical and
electronic appliances,
also advises of the duty to
separate collections:
Consumer electronics
stores and supermarkets are obliged, under
certain conditions, to
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take back old electrical
and electronic devices, in
accordance with section
17 of the Electrical and
Electronic Equipment
Act. Stationary retailers
must take back an old
electrical device of the
same type when a new
electrical device is bought
(1:1return). This also
applies to home deliveries.
These retailers must also
take back up to three small
old electrical devices (≤
25cm) without this being
linked to a new purchase
(0:1 return).
In accordance with the
Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Act, as online
retailers of electrical
devices and due to our
product range, our obligation is limited to 1:1 return
of large devices of > 50 cm
when selling a new electrical or electronic device
of the same type. We
comply with the obligation
of return of devices other
than large devices through
our service provider. You
can find the exact contact
data and collection points
on our website
www.Teufel.de/entsorgung.
It is also possible to return
old electrical and electronic appliances free of
charge at an official delivery point run by the public
waste disposal authorities.
Important: For safety
reasons we ask that you
refrain from sending lighting
fixtures (some lamps). For
return of lighting fixtures
please use the public waste
disposal collection points or
contact us directly at
www.Teufel.de/entsorgung.
As an end-user, you are
responsible for deleting
any personal data on
old electrical appliances
before handing it in.
Important: Our appliances
can contain batteries/
rechargeable batteries.
If this is the case, please
refer to its attached
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product documentation
for additional information
on the type and chemical
make-up of the battery.
For products with battery
compartments you can
directly remove the batteries or rechargeable batteries and dispose of them
properly. If the batteries
are built in to the product,
do not in any case attempt
to remove the batteries
yourself, instead contact
one of our employees or
appropriate specialist
staff.
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Please contact our customer service department with any
questions, suggestions, or complaints:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin,
Budapester Straße 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
www.teufelaudio.com
Phone: 00800 200 300 40
(toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 930
Online-support:
www.teufelaudio.com/service
Contact:
www.teufelaudio.com/contact
No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this
information.
Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors
reserved.
Manual No. 199870_EN_20211220_V2.0
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