Teufel boomster xl Manual

Technical Description and Operating Instructions
BOOMSTER XL
Mobile active Bluetooth®speaker with
integrated FM radio

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Contents
General Notes and Information .........3
Notice ................................................3
Trademarks .......................................3
Original packaging ............................3
Complaints ........................................3
Contact ..............................................4
Proper use.........................................4
Explanation of symbols.....................4
For Your Safety....................................5
Caution items....................................5
Safety notes ......................................5
Overview ..............................................8
Unpacking .........................................8
Product contents...............................8
Optional accessories....................8
Checking the product contents........8
Operational Controls and
Connections ........................................9
Preparation .......................................10
Power supply .................................. 10
AC power.................................... 10
Battery pack............................... 10
External 12 volt source............. 12
Attaching the carrying strap .......... 12
Operation.......................................... 13
Turning on and off.......................... 14
Turning on.................................. 14
Turning off.................................. 14
Auto-off....................................... 14
Sequential light.......................... 14
Selecting a source ......................... 15
Volume............................................ 15
Setting the master volume ....... 15
Tone ................................................ 15
Setting the bass tones
(subwoofer)................................ 15
Setting the treble tones ............ 16
Preset sound conguration...... 16
Saving personal sound congura-
tions ........................................... 17
Radio .............................................. 18
Selecting the radio .................... 18
Setting stations ......................... 18
Saving and accessing stations. 18
AUX ................................................. 19
Connection ................................ 19
Playback..................................... 19
Bluetooth®...................................................................... 20
Bluetooth®options .................... 20
Pairing........................................ 20
Manual pairing .......................... 21
Pairing via NFC .......................... 22
Playback..................................... 22
Terminating the connection...... 23
USB................................................. 23
Remote Control.................................24
Pairing the “Teufel Puck”............... 24
Functions........................................ 24
Changing the batteries .................. 25
Cleaning & Maintenance ................ 26
Troubleshooting ................................27
Protecting the Environment............ 28
Technical Data ................................. 29
Declaration of conformity ............... 30

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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 broadcast
in any way electronically, mechanically,
by photocopy or recording without the
written permission of Lautsprecher
Teufel GmbH.
© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 1.0
November 2015
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
trademark or registered
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the
USA and other countries.
Original packaging
If you wish to exercise your eight-
week right of return, we ask that you
be absolutely sure to hold on to the
packaging. We can only accept the
return of the speakers WITH THE
ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Empty boxes are not available!
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!
General Notes and Information

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Contact
Please contact our customer service
with any questions, suggestions or
concerns:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Str. 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
E-mail: ser[email protected]
teufelaudio.com
Proper use
The speaker is designed for the
playback of music and speech from
the integrated FM 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 only intended for private
use.
Before operating the speakers,
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.
Explanation of symbols
Protection class II
Dual insulation

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Caution items
You can find the following caution items
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 to property.
Safety notes
Improper electrical installation or
excessive mains voltage may result in
an electrical shock.
• The device is suitable for a mains
voltage of 230 V, 50 Hz. 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.
• If the mains cord is damaged,
replace it with an equivalent one.
• The rechargeable battery switch (14)
on the back side of the device does
not disconnect the device from the
mains. The complete separation from
the mains can only be carried out
by pulling the 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. In the
process, only parts that correspond to
the original device data may be used.
• Only use the accessory products
specified by the manufacturer.
• Only use the device indoors when it
is plugged into the mains.
• 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
containers are located on or nearby
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 plug and take out any
batteries/rechargeable batteries.
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Then send the device to our service
address.
• Never modify the device.
Unauthorised interventions 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 undersized 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 trip hazard.
• Do not place the speaker near heat
sources (e.g. heaters, ovens, other
heat generating equipment such as
amplifiers etc.).
• Do not use the device in
environments 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
package wrapping when playing and
suffocate.
• Do not allow children to play with
the device or the package wrapping.
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 devices unsupervised.
Leaking battery acid may lead to
chemical burns.
• Do not allow battery acid to come
into contact with skin, eyes or mucus
membranes. In the event of contact
with 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 a 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.
Misuse can lead to accidents.
• Do not use the carrying strap as a
climbing aid.

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Overview
Unpacking
WARNING
Children can become trapped
in the package wrapping when
playing and suffocate.
–Do not allow children to play
with the device or the package
wrapping. Danger of
suffocation.
Carefully open the box and carefully
lift the BOOMSTER XL with the EPE
foam parts out without touching the
diaphragms of the bass speaker on the
bottom of the device.
Product contents
1x BOOMSTER XL including Li-ion
rechargeable battery
1x mains cord (not shown)
1x carrying strap
Optional accessories
Remote control “Teufel Puck”
Checking the product
contents
• Check that all items have been
delivered and that nothing is
damaged.
• If the delivery is incomplete or exhibits
transport damages, please contact
our service team (see page 3).
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
CAUTION
Do not operate the device if it is
damaged in any way.

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Operational Controls and Connections
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1 BT: Tap BT to select Bluetooth®as
a source
Press and hold BT for pairing mode
2 AUX: Select the AUX (16) input
3 TREBLE: Set TREBLE
4 BASS: Set BASS
5 –/+: Reduce (–)/increase (+) the
volume, treble, bass
6
Tap :
Turn the device on/off
Press and hold :
Activate/deactivate the LED
sequential light
7 FM: Select FM radio/set stations
8 1, 2, 3: Memory buttons for radio
stations and sound configurations
9 NFC contact zone
10 Volume LEDs to display the volume,
bass and treble
11 Rechargeable battery compartment
12
Rechargeable battery connector
jack
13
Mains jack
14
Rechargeable battery switch
15 Input jack for external mains
adapter, e.g. car adapter (not
included in the product contents)
16 AUX input jack
17 USB jack (power supply for external
players)
18 Dipole FM antenna

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Preparation
Power supply
The BOOMSTER XL offers three power
supply options:
• Mains current
• Rechargeable battery
• External 12 volt source
AC power
For stationary operation, insert the
enclosed mains cord into the mains
jack (13) and connect it to a mains
socket.
Battery pack
CAUTION
Rechargeable Batteries
(particularly lithium-ion
batteries) can explode if used
improperly.
–You must not heat or
short circuit batteries and
rechargeable batteries or
dispose of them in a 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.

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In the event of contact with
acid, immediately flush the
applicable areas with plenty
of clean water and consult a
physician if necessary.
NOTICE
A deep discharge irreparably
damages the rechargeable
battery.
–Charge the rechargeable
battery as soon as the LED
display (10) blinks 3 times
every 5 seconds.
To protect the rechargeable battery,
the BOOMSTER XL has deep discharge
protection, which switches the device
off once the threshold has been
reached.
When the rechargeable battery
charge diminishes or the batteries
get low, the LED display (10) will blink
3 times every 5 seconds. In this case,
replace the batteries or connect the
mains cord.
The enclosed Li-ion battery pack will be
charged as soon as the BOOMSTER XL
is connected to the mains and the
rechargeable battery switch (14) is
switched on (“I” position).
Before first use, charge the rechargeable
battery for approx. 3.5 hours.
During the charging process, the
button (6) will flash. It will stop flash-
ing once the rechargeable battery has
been fully charged.
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External 12 volt source
You can connect an external 12 volt
source (e.g. a car battery) to jack (15).
The rechargeable battery will not be
charged via this connection.
Attaching the carrying strap
Hook the strap (3) in the brackets (a).
CAUTION
–Do not use the carrying strap
as a climbing aid.
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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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Turning on and off
Turning on
• Push the button (6) for approx. one
second to turn on the BOOMSTER XL.
When the device is turned on, all of
the LEDs will light up.
• If you would like to turn off all of the
LEDs, press and hold the button
(6) until the button-LED begins to
blink. Turning them back on is done
in the same manner.
Turning off
• Push the button (6) again to switch
the BOOMSTER XL off.
The BOOMSTER XL will be
– off when using battery power,
– in standby mode when plugged in.
• In case of prolonged non-use, turn
the rechargeable battery switch (14)
off. 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.
Sequential light
• Every time the device is turned on
and off, the volume LEDs will run for
5 seconds (“Knight Rider mode“).
• Pushing and holding the button
(6) (for approx. 3 seconds) will switch
the LED running lights on and off.
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Selecting a source
• With the buttons (1), (2) and (7),
select the external player (source) or
radio operation.
The active source or the selected
FM station as well as the preset
EQ mode will be shown by the
corresponding LEDs NOT lighting up.
You can find further details in the
following chapters.
Volume
Setting the master volume
• With the –/+ buttons (5), you can
increase or decrease the volume
in 32 steps. When changing the
volume, the buttons –/+ (5) will
illuminate and the current volume
level will be indicated by the volume
LEDs(10).
Press the button briefly to change
the volume gradually. Pressing and
holding the button will change the
volume continuously.
When the system is muted (lowest
volume), all volume LEDs will blink.
Tone
Setting the bass tones (subwoofer)
1. Press the BASS button (4), to adjust
the bass tones of the subwoofer to
your listening pleasure. The current
setting is indicated by the volume
LEDs (10).
2. As long as the BASS button (4) is lit,
you can use the –/+ buttons (5) to
change the volume of the subwoofer
in 14 stages.
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3. To exit setup mode, you can
press the BASS button (4)
again. Otherwise, the mode will
automatically end after approx. 5
seconds of key inactivity.
Setting the treble tones
1. Press the TREBLE button (3), to
adjust the higher tones to your
listening pleasure. The current
setting is indicated by the volume
LEDs (10).
2. As long as the TREBLE button (3)
is illuminated, you can change the
treble tones to 14 different levels
using the –/+ buttons (5).
3. To exit setup mode, you can
press the TREBLE button (3)
again. Otherwise, the mode will
automatically end after approx. 5
seconds of key inactivity.
Preset sound configuration
There are 3 factory presets already
stored. For BT or AUX mode, you can
simply press the corresponding memory
button (8).
Memory button 1 – Neutral: bass and
trebel in a neutral position. This setting
is suitable for most uses.
Memory button 2 – Loudness: the
loudness setting is optimized for use in
enclosed spaces. The bass and treble
are raised to create a powerful sound,
even with low and medium volume.
Memory button 3 – Outdoor:
the outdoor setting is optimized for use
outdoors, without wall reflections. Here,
the high tones are raised and the low
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notes slightly lowered to compensate
for ambient noise and prolong the
battery life.
The presets can always be customized
and saved to your personal taste (see
next section).
Saving personal sound
configurations
In BT/AUX mode you can save 3 sound
configurations using the memory
buttons (8).
1. Adjust the tones as described above.
2. Press and hold the desired memory
button until the buttons
TREBLE(3),
BASS(4) and the respective memory
button flash three times.
Now the sound configuration is
saved.
3. You can access the saved tone
configurations by pushing the
corresponding memory button (8) in
BT or AUX mode.
Access is not possible in radio
mode (FM) because the memory
buttons act as station buttons here.
In this case, briefly switch to another
source (e.g. AUX), access the tone
configuration there and switch back to
FM.
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Radio
The BOOMSTER XL is equipped with
an FM radio. Three memory slots are
available for your favourite stations.
The integrated dipole FM antenna
ensures good reception.
Selecting the radio
• Open the antenna compartment and
unwind the dipole FM antenna (18).
If applicable, adjust its position for
better reception later.
• Briefly push the FM button (7) to
select the radio.
The FM button LED is switched off
now.
Setting stations
• Tap the FM button (7) again to scan
for the next radio station and set it.
If necessary, push the FM button(7)
again until you have found the
desired station.
Saving and accessing stations
• If you would like to save the set
station, push and hold one of the
memory buttons (8) for approx. 3
seconds.
The memory button and FM button(7)
will flash three times. The station
has now been saved to this memory
button.
• You can access the saved stations
by briefly pushing the corresponding
memory button.
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AUX
Connection
The AUX IN (16) jack 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 AUX button (2) to select the
AUX input.
The button will illuminate.
2. Start playback on your external
player.
The volume setting of the
external player affects the
volume of the BOOMSTER XL. The
sound can be set exclusively to your
BOOMSTER XL.
3. Use your external player to control all
other playback functions. MP3 player
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Bluetooth®
Via Bluetooth®, you can establish
a wireless connection between a
compatible external player and the
BOOMSTER XL. The audio output of
your external player is then emitted by
the BOOMSTER XL.
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 options according to
your wishes.
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. The technical term for this
is “pairing”. The BoomsterXL provides
manual and automatic pairing via NFC.
Smartphone