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Technical description and instruction manual
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AmpStation
8.0 Multichannel power amplifier
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Contents
General notes and information .........3
Notice .............................................. 3
Original packaging .......................... 3
Complaints ...................................... 3
Contact ............................................ 3
For your safety ...................................4
Proper use ....................................... 4
Explanation of terms ....................... 4
Safety notes .................................... 4
Explanation of symbols................... 6
Overview .............................................7
Unpacking ....................................... 7
Product contents ............................. 7
Checking the product contents ...... 7
Control elements and connections ..8
AmpStation...................................... 8
Setup / Connection ...........................9
Setup location ................................. 9
Location tips ............................... 9
Connecting the speakers ............... 9
Inputs............................................. 10
Link ................................................ 10
Connecting to a power supply ...... 11
Use ................................................... 12
Activating and deactivating .......... 12
Automatic activation/
deactivation ...................................13
Cleaning & Maintenance ............... 14
Troubleshooting .............................. 15
Technical data ................................. 16
Please read
Before operating the device,
please read the safety notes
and instruction manual carefully. Only in this way, can you ensure
that all functions are used in a safe
and reliable manner. Store the instruction manual in a safe place and also
be sure to pass it on to any subsequent owner.
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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 instruction 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
January 2015
Original packaging
If you wish to exercise your eight-week
right of return, we ask that you be
absolutely sure to hold onto the packaging. We can only accept the return
of the AmpStation WITH THE ORIGINAL
PACKAGING.
Empty boxes are not available!
Complaints
In case of 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 back of the unit, e.g.
serial number: KB20240129A-123.
Thank-you for your support!
Contact
Please contact our customer service
with any questions, suggestions or
criticism:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Strasse 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
E-mail: service@teufelaudio.com
teufelaudio.com
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For your safety
Proper use
The AmpStation is designed to amplify
and play back music and speech from
an external player on external speakers.
Only use the AmpStation as described
in this instruction 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 AmpStation is intended for private
use.
Explanation of terms
You can find the following signal terms
in these instructions:
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.
Important information
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 instruction manual.
Improper electrical installation or
excessive mains voltage may result
in an electrical shock.
• The device is suitable for a mains
voltage of 110/230 V ~ / 50/60 Hz.
When connecting the device, make
sure that the correct voltage is present. You can find more information in
this respect on the nameplate.
• 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 of the device is
damaged, only have it replaced
by the manufacturer, its customer
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service department or a person with
similar qualifications.
• This device is 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. 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 in indoor areas.
• Do not operate the device in wet
rooms and protect it from dripping
and splash water.
Make sure that no vases or other
vessels filled with liquid are located
on the device or nearby 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. Then send the device to
our service address.
• Never modify the device. Unauthorized interventions may affect the
safety and functionality.
• Never touch the mains plug with wet
hands.
• Power overload due to lightning
strike may damage or destroy the
unit. If the unit is unattended for a
prolonged period (e.g. when on vacation) or in the event of an incoming storm, pull the mains plug.
An unsuitable setup location may
result in injury and damage.
• If the AmpStation is not securely
mounted, do not use it in vehicles,
in unstable locations, on wobbly
tripods or furniture, on underdimensioned brackets etc. The AmpStation may tip or fall over and cause
injury to persons or be damaged
themselves.
• Place the AmpStation in such a way
that the cables do not pose a trip
hazard.
• Do not use the device in environments where there is a risk of
explosion.
Children can become trapped in
the packing film when playing and
suffocate.
• Do not allow children to play with
the device or the packing film. 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 units unsupervised.
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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.
• At high volumes, always maintain a
certain distance to the device and
never hold your ears directly up to a
speaker.
• If the audio system 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 control
to a low setting before turning on
the power.
Explanation of symbols
Protection class II
Dual insulation
Risk of electrical shock – do
not open the housing.
Disconnect the mains cord
before changing a fuse.
Used units must not be
disposed of with household waste!
If the device is no longer operational, every consumer is required by
law to dispose of old devices separately from household waste, e.g. at a collection point run by the communal authority/boroughs. This ensures that old
devices are recycled in a professional
manner and also rules out negative
consequences for the environment.
For this reason, electrical equipment is
marked with the following symbol.
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Overview
Unpacking
• Carefully open the box, take out the
EPE foam half-shell and carefully lift
the device out of the box.
Product contents
1x AmpStation
1x mains cord
1x Teufel Link connector cable
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 page3).
• Do not in any case operate the
device if it is damaged.
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Control elements and connections
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SPEAKER OUT 4 - 8 OH MS
Item Name Description
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POWER
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5 SPEAKER OUT
6 LINE IN
7 AUTO POWER
8LINK
Standby LED
Turn the device on/off
Power indication
Mains connection
Speaker terminals
Audio inputs
Automatic activation/deactivation
System connection
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Setup / Connection
Setup 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 at least 2
hours before
activate it.
Location tips
Our website contains comprehensive notes for correct setup.
• 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.
• Lay the connector cables so that
they do not pose a tripping hazard.
• Do not place any heavy objects on
the cables or the AmpStation.
you connect and
Connecting the speakers
Only connect speakers with an impedance of 4 – 16 ohm. If possible,
use high-quality speaker cables with
a diameter of at least 1.5mm2 for the
connection. You can order this type of
cables in our webshop (www.teufelaudio.com) in the “Accessories” area.
The connector terminals SPEAK-
ER OUT (5) for the eight speakers
are located on the back side of the
AmpStation:
Speakers Label
Rear right REAR RIGHT
Rear left REAR LEFT
Surround right SURROUND RIGHT
Surround left SURROUND LEFT
Additional channel (subwoofer)
Front centre CENTER
Front right RIGHT
Front left LEFT
The terminals are each marked red (+)
and black (-).
Here you can connect the speaker
cables directly or using optional pin
plugs. Only the direct connection is
described below.
AUX
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Make sure the polarity is correct!
– Connect the like coloured terminals.
Otherwise, the sound quality will
suffer.
– The strands of the speaker single
wire are marked with different colours or shapes.
1. Turn the connector terminals (5)
counterclockwise until loose.
5
SPEAKER OUT 4 - 8 OHMS
2. Split the speaker cables down to
approx. 30mm on both ends.
3. Remove approx. 10mm of the insulation on each end.
4. Twist the single wire so that no
strands are protruding.
Inputs
C
onnect the jacks LINE IN(6)
of the
AmpStation with the output jacks of
your preamplifier, such as a DecoderStation. You will need up to 4 stereo
RCA cables for this.
6
Link
If using a compatible preamplifier from
Teufel (e.g. a DecoderStation), you
can connect the AmpStation with the
preamplifier via the connection LINK
(8). Thus, the devices are switched on
and off together.
For this you will need the supplied
Teufel Link connector cable.
8
5. Run the stripped cable end into the
now visible hole.
6. Close the terminal by turning it
counter-clockwise. The cable has
now been clamped in place.
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Connecting to a power
supply
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CAUTION
• The device is suitable for a mains
voltage of 110/230 V, 50/60 Hz.
When connecting the device, make
sure that the correct voltage is present. You can find more information in
this respect on the nameplate.
• This device is disconnected from the
grid by pulling the mains plug. Thus,
make sure that the mains plug is
always easily accessible.
SPEAKER OUT 4 - 8 OHMS
Connect the mains connector jack (4)
with a mains socket using the mains
cord .
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The red standby LED (1) will be illumi-
nated.
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Use
Activating and
deactivating
CAUTION
Extended listening
at high volumes may
lead to hearing loss.
– To avoid damage to
health, avoid extended listening at high volumes.
– At high volumes, always main-
tain a certain distance to the
speaker and never hold your
ears directly up to it.
– If the audio system 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 the volume control
of your audio system to low
volume before you turn it on.
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• Switch the AmpStation on or to
standby using the POWER button
(2).
When in standby, the standby LED
(1) will illuminate in red.
The device is not disconnected
from the mains when in standby
mode. Pull the mains plug out of the
socket to completely deactivate it.
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Automatic
activation/deactivation
HMS
7
You can toggle between the system
modes with the switch AUTO POWER
(7):
ON The AmpStation is permanently
switched on.
AUTO The AmpStation switches itself
on as soon as an audio signal
is present. If there's no audio
signal for approx. 20 minutes,
the AmpStation switches to
standby.
LINK The AmpStation is activated and
deactivated by the preamplifier
(only in case of using a Teufel
Link connector cable).
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Cleaning & Maintenance
CAUTION
• Pull the mains plug out of the socket
before you start cleaning the device.
NOTICE
External influences may damage or destroy the device.
– If the device is to be left unat-
tended 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.
– If possible, only use plain
water without any additives.
In case of stubborn marks,
a mild soap solution may be
used.
• 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.
– 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.
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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 3). Take note of the warranty instructions.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The
AmpStation
doesn't
emit sound.
The
AmpStation
hums.
The
AmpStation
does not
automatically turn
off.
The AmpStation is off
or doesn’t have any
power.
The preamplifier is set
to “mute”.
The volume is set to “0”
on the preamplifier.
The AmpStation is
connected to a different
power circuit from the
rest of the system.
The humming is caused
by problems with the
power supply.
The humming is caused
by a multiple socket
strip.
The switch
AUTO POWER (7) is not
set to “AUTO” or “LINK”.
The Teufel Link connector cable has not been
inserted.
Activate the AmpStation with the switch
(2). Check the mains cord and socket.
Deactivate the mute mode on the preamplifier (mostly with the button).
Increase the volume.
Connect the AmpStation and preamplifier
to the same power circuit.
Buy a mains filter and connect both devices to it.
Use a different multiple socket strip or
connect the AmpStation directly to the wall
socket. It may also help to insert the mains
plug in the socket the other way around.
Set the switch AUTO POWER (7) to “AUTO”
or “LINK”.
Verify the correct connection of the
AmpStation and the preamplifier.
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Technical data
Dimensions (WxHxD) 270 x 70 x 300 mm
Weight 3.7 kg
Operating voltage 110/230 V~, 50/60 Hz
Max. power consumption 500 watts
You can find further technical data on our website.
This product conforms with Council of the
European Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and
2006/95/EC.
Please contact our customer service with any questions, suggestions or criticism:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Strasse 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information.
Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved.
Instruction No. HCHAM / 92955_GB_20150112
Phone: 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 930
www.teufelaudio.com
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