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Technical description and operating instructions
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Columa 300 R
5.1 Home Cinema System
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Contents
General notes and information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control elements and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Subwoofer back side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Display/control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FM antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
AM antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Inputs for source devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to a power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Special function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Surround mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dolby
Digital 5.1 and DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Test tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Channel level buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Radio playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Stereo/mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Station memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automated program search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Saving stations manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting stations from the memory . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Protecting the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Disposing of the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Batteries and rechargeable batteries. . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Basic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Activating and deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Automatic activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Menu functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
“INPUT” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
“SURROUND” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dolby
Digital 5.1 and DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
“LEVEL” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
“DELAY” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
“SPEAKER” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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General notes and information
Notice
The information in this document may be changed without prior notice and in no way constitutes any liability on
the part of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
No part of these instructions 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 1.1
July 2010
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 speakers 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 confi rmation received as a PDF
document, e.g. 4322543
2. Serial number and/or batch number
Can be found on the back of the device,
e.g. serial number: CL30000240129A-123.
Many thanks for your support!
Contact
For questions, suggestions or other issues please contact
our customer service department:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen · Buelowstrasse 66
10783 Berlin (Germany)
Tel.: 00800 200 300 40 (free of charge)
Fax: +49 (0) 30 / 300 930 930
www.teufelaudio.com
Warranty conditions
12 year warranty for speakers and 2 year warranty for
amplifi ers and electronic equipment from date of purchase covers materials and workmanship, excludes damage caused by improper use or electrical or mechanical
overload. Proof of warranty is the original of our invoice.
This warranty applies solely to speakers, amplifi ers and
electronics purchased from Teufel by an end user for
private use. The warranty is not valid for loudspeakers,
amplifi ers and electronics, which pass to an end user via
a third party merchant. In the case of a private re-sale of
Teufel products, the warranty may be transferred to the
purchaser as long as the original proof of purchase is
also passed on to the purchaser.
Returns
Teufel provides the right to exchange or return within
eight weeks with refund of the purchase price paid.
Return of individual components sold as a package is
only possible if these components are also sold individually by Lautsprecher Teufel. In the case of the return of
one or more individual components the package price
reduction offered by Lautsprecher Teufel on all components in a package no longer applies. The amount
refunded to the customer for the components returned will
therefore only be the difference between the package
price and the purchase price of the individual parts. The
economic result for the customer is that it is as if he/she
had originally bought the remaining components at their
individual prices.
Further information on the subject of returns may be
found on the back of the return form enclosed with
the order or online in the support area of our website
www.teufelaudio.com.
If you need to return your goods please do not act without fi rst speaking to Lautsprecher Teufel.
We can only process or accept your returns if you give
us prior notifi cation by telephone and discuss how to
proceed!
Proper use
Only use the unit as described in these instructions. 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 use not in accordance with the instructions.
The unit is intended for private use.
Before operating the unit for the fi rst time please
read the safety notes and operating instructions
carefully. This is the only way to use all functions
safely and reliably.
Keep the operating instructions safe and pass them on to
anyone who may own the unit after you.
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Safety notes
Caution icons
You will fi nd the following caution icons used in these
instructions :
Danger
Attention
High risk !
Failure to observe the warning may result in
severe personal injury or death.
Moderate risk !
Failure to observe the warning may result in
property damage.
Minor risk!
Points which should be observed when handling
the unit.
Safety notes
Danger
electric shocks.
• The device is only suitable for use with a power supply
• If the unit’s case or mains cable is defective or shows
• If the unit emits smoke or smells of burning or other
• Never open the unit case.
• Do not insert any object through the vent slots in the
• Only use the unit in indoor areas.
• Do not operate the unit in moist areas and protect it
• Never touch the plug with wet hands.
• Check the unit regularly for damage.
Risk of electric shock!
Faulty installation of electrical equipment or
mains voltage which is too high can cause
voltage of 230V~/50 Hz.
other signs of visible damage, disconnect the mains
adapter immediately from the socket and do not operate the device.
unusual odours, disconnect it immediately from the
power supply and do not operate it.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised
specialist workshop. Only use parts which conform
with the original unit specifi cations. There are electrical
and mechanical parts in this unit which are essential in
order to avoid exposure to sources of danger.
case.
from drops of water or splash water.
Also take care not to stand vases or other containers of
liquid on or near the unit in order to avoid liquid getting
into the case. If water or other foreign objects should
enter the case, disconnect the device immediately from
the mains power supply and remove any batteries. Send
the unit to our service address.
Danger
• Do not allow children to play with the unit or the pack-
• Ensure that children do not remove small parts from
Danger
noise pressure especially when activating the subwoofer
which is set to full volume. This may have psychological
consequences and also cause physical injury. Children
and pets are particularly at risk.
• Set your signal source unit volume control to a low
• When the volume is set high, always keep a certain
• To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening at
Danger
• Do not allow battery acid to come into contact with
Danger
• Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles, in unstable
• Arrange the speakers so that they cannot be knocked
• Ensure that any wall mounting is performed in a profes-
• Use suitable wall brackets for mounting only. Check the
• Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e.g. heat-
Danger to children!
Children can become trapped in the packing
fi lm when playing and suffocate.
ing fi lm. Danger of suffocation.
the unit or take them off of the unit (e.g. control knobs
or plug adapters). They could swallow the parts and
choke. Never allow children to use electrical devices
without supervision.
Danger to hearing!
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss.
There is a potential risk of sudden very high
setting.
distance from the unit and never place your ear directly
on the speaker.
high volume.
Danger of chemical burns!
Leaking battery acid may lead to chemical
burns.
skin, eyes or mucus membranes. In case of contact
with acid rinse the affected location immediately with
plenty of plain water and if necessary see a doctor.
Danger of injury/damage!
Incorrect location may result in damage.
locations, on wobbly tripods or furniture, on underdimensioned brackets etc. The speakers could tip or fall
down and cause injury to persons or be damaged.
over accidentally and make sure that the cables do not
pose a trip hazard.
sional manner.
carrying capacity of the walls.
ers, ovens, other heat generating equipment such as
amplifi ers etc.)
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Attention
• Do not place open fl ames such as burning candles or
• Ensure suffi cient ventilation.
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots with curtains, cloths,
Fire hazard!
Improper use may lead to damage or fi re.
similar on the unit.
newspapers or similar. Heat build-up inside the unit
can shorten the lifetime of the unit.
Overview
Attention
• If the unit is to be left unsupervised for a long period
Risk of damage!
Power overload due to lightning strike may
damage or destroy the unit.
(e.g. during a holiday), or if a thunderstorm is forecast,
disconnect it from the mains power supply.
햺
햻
햲
햳
햴
햵
햶
햷
햽
햾
Product contents
햲 4 x satellite speakers (exact types depend on the
ordered set). Following combinations are possible:
• 4 wall speakers CL 300 FCR or
• 4 fl oor speakers CL 300 FR or
• 2 wall and 2 fl oor speakers each
햳 1 x center speaker CL 300 C
햴 1 x base for the center speakers 햳
햵 1 x active subwoofer US 6110/6 R
햶 1 x control unit
햷 1 x remote control
햸 1 x AM antenna
햹 1 x power cord
햺 1 x system cable for control panel 햶
햻 1 x FM antenna
햽 1 x speaker cable (appr. 30 m)
햾 2 x batteries for the remote control
햸
햹
Check to be sure
• Check that all items have been delivered and that noth-
ing is damaged.
• If the delivery is incomplete or you fi nd damage sus-
tained in transit, do not operate the unit but contact our
service department (see page 3).
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Control elements and connections
Subwoofer back side
12 4 53678
10
11
12
Pos Name Description
1Phase
Analog Input
2
Aux 1 - 3
Digital Input
3
Coaxial 1 - 2
Digital Input
4
Optical 1 - 2
5Control Unit
Auto
9
6
7
AM GND/+
8
FM
Speaker Out
9
10 –
11 P o we r
12 –
Activate/deactivate phase shift
(180°) of the subwoofer
Analogue input jacks
Digital audio input jacks for coax
cables
Digital audio input jacks for optical
cables
Connector for control unit
Switch to enable/disable automatic
wake-up
Connector jacks for AM antenna
Connector for FM antenna
Cable terminals for satellite speak-
ers 햲 and
Connector jack for mains cord
Mains switch
Mains fuse
햳
햶
햸
햻
햹
Display/control unit
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21
22
Pos Name Description
13
14 Power
15 –
16 –
17 –
18
19 Source
20
21
22
Back
/
–
Connector for headphones
Turn the subwoofer on or to
standby
Standby indicator
Display
Connector for system cable to
subwoofer
Return to parent menu
Switch signal source
Selection key (OK)
Set buttons +/–
Infrared receiver for remote control
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Remote control
32
31
30
29
28
23
24
25
26
27
Pos Name Description
23
24
0…9
Test/Mem
25
◀/▶
26
OK
27
Front L. ...
28
Side R.
+/–
29
Mode
30
31
Presets/Frequ.
32
Mute speakers
Number and function buttons
Activate test tone/store station to
memory slots
Set buttons left/right
Select button
Adjust channel level
Set buttons +/–
Select surround/stereo mode
In Radio mode: Select station
memory slot or tuning frequency
Turn the subwoofer on or to
standby
Remote control
Two 1.5 Volt type AAA batteries (included in the product
contents) are required to operate the remote control.
Inserting the batteries
• Gently press down the arrow section of the battery
compartment cover on the back of the remote control.
Push the cover down and slide it out.
• If applicable, remove any old batteries (please observe
the disposal notes on page 16).
• Insert the batteries in the battery compartment as
shown in the fi gure.
• Place the cover back on the compartment and push it
into the closed position.
Functionality
The remote control transmits infrared control signals. For
proper reception it is necessary to point the remote control towards the control unit (see next page). Make sure
that no objects block the infrared signal.
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Setup
Setup tips
• Select a stable, level base.
• Make sure that the environment is clean and free of
dust.
• Avoid placing the unit close to sources of heat or in
direct sunlight.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the cables or the
speakers.
The following information refers to an “ideal home cinema”, in which the viewer and/or listener sits in a central
position at suffi cient distance in front of the television
and/or screen (see graphic on the right) and no objects
(tables or the like) are located in between. Unfortunately,
the room, furnishings or one’s partner do not always allow for optimum arrangement.
Just follow this general rule: Always experiment on what
works best in your listening room in terms of sound and
appearance based on our recommendations. Let your
ears (and eyes) be the judge!
Center speakers
Place the center speaker 햳 on its support foot 햴 in an
intermediate position under the monitor and/or screen.
Front speakers
The front speakers are set up to the right and left of
the screen or hung at a height of approximately 40 to
120 cm. They should be in line with the center speaker
and form an equilateral triangle with the listener – the
so called stereo triangle (distance from the listener =
distance between the speakers). The speakers should
project sound directly into the room or slightly towards
the listener.
Rear speakers
The rear speakers are set up or hung at head level to the
side (a) or behind (b) the listener and directed towards
the listener. The distance from the listener should be at
least 100 cm and the distance to the back wall of the
room should be at least 10 cm.
TV
Front FrontCenter
Stereo triangle
(a) (a)
Rear
(b) (b)
Rear
Subwoofer
Rear
Rear
Subwoofer
You should position the subwoofer on the fl oor close to
the television. A location somewhere between the front
speakers is quite common.
Control unit
The separate control unit 햶 contains the receiver for the
remote control signals. Therefore you should set up the
control unit so that it is visible from your sitting position.
The system cable to the subwoofer is approximately 5
metres in length.
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Assembly
Wall speakers CL 300 FCR
• The brackets on the back of the satellite speakers are
for mounting them on a wall or on a support foot. You
can purchase installation materials (cables, support
feet, wall brackets and resonance dampers) especially designed for to these speakers in our webshop
(www.teufelaudio.com) in the “Accessories” area.
햲
Center speaker CL 300 C
• Simply place the center speaker 햳 on the enclosed
support foot 햴.
Floor speakers CL 300 FR
The fl oor speakers have been prepared to be mounted on
the enclosed base plates.
• Screw the base plate onto the bottom of the speaker
cabinet with the enclosed bolts.
햳
햴
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Connecting
Danger
Speakers
• Lay the speaker cables from your subwoofer to each of
• A connector terminal with two terminal clips is located
• The terminals are each marked red (+) and black (–).
will suffer. The wires of the speaker cables are marked
with different colours or shapes.
• Split the single wires on both ends for approximately
• Turn the connector terminal counterclockwise until it‘s
• Connect all speaker cables this way.
The connector terminals 9 “Speaker Out” for the fi ve satellite speakers are located on the back of the subwoofer:
• Front – front speakers, “Left” and “Right”.
• Rear – rear speakers, “Left” and “Right”.
• Center – center speakers.
Danger of injury/damage!
Arrange the cables so that they do not pose a
trip hazard.
the satellite speakers. This cable should be high-quality
double-core speaker cable with marked wires.
on the back of each speaker. You optionally can
connect the speaker cables using pin plugs. Here we
describe the direct connection without using pin plugs.
Make sure the polarity is correct!
Always connect terminals with the same colour
with each other. Otherwise the sound quality
30 mm and remove 10 mm of the insulation on each
wire. Twist the copper core so that no strands are
protruding.
loose. Run the stripped cable into the hole that is now
visible. Turn the terminal clockwise until closed. The
cable is now clamped in place.
Like the speakers, these terminals are each marked red (+)
and black (–). Connect all cables from the corresponding
speakers here.
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Antennas
Danger
FM antenna
Connect the antenna for receiving FM stations to the jack
8 “FM”. This can be a roof/outdoor antenna or a cable
television connection. You will need a coaxial cable for
this.
If an antenna connection is not available at your setup
location, you can use the enclosed throw-out aerial
Insert the antenna plug into the jack 8 “FM” and adjust
the position of the throw-out aerial until you have the best
possible reception. Then fi x the antenna in place with
tape or nails.
Risk associated with lightning strike!
If you are using outdoor or roof antennas, be
absolutely sure that the antenna is equipped
with a lightning rod.
햻.
8
AM antenna
The enclosed antenna
stations. You can setup this antenna to be freestanding or
screw it onto a (cabinet) wall.
Connect the antenna connector cable with the jacks 7
“AM” on the back of the subwoofer. Push down the lever
of each connector terminal and insert the cable end into
the underneath opening. The cable is clamped in place
when the lever is released.
햸 is intended for receiving AM
햸
7
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Inputs for source devices
The subwoofer offers you three inputs for analogue
source devices (Aux 1 – 3) as well as two optical and
two coaxial digital sound inputs.
AUX 1, AUX 2 and AUX 3
You can connect three source devices with analogue
sound to the jacks 2. To do so, you will need a double
RCA cable (L and R) for each device.
Coaxial 1 + 2
You can connect the coaxial digital sound outputs from
two different source devices to the jacks 3. Please use a
coaxial cable with RCA plugs for each of the devices.
Optical 1 + 2
You can connect the optical digital sound outputs of two
different source devices to the jacks 4. Please use an optical cable with Toslink plugs for each device. Your source
device requires either an optical 3.5 mm plug or may
also require a Toslink plug.
Control panel
The system cable 햺 connects jack 17 of the control unit 햶
with jack 5 “Control Unit” of the subwoofer.
The small plugs only fi t in the jacks in the correct
rotational position with the groove facing down.
Only use minimal force when inserting the plugs.
Otherwise the thin contacts could bend or even break off.
23 4
17
햶
햺
5
Headphones
You can connect stereo headphones with a 3.5 mm plug
to jack 13 “ ” – the speakers will automatically be muted
while headphones are plugged in.
Connecting to main power
• Ensure that the mains switch 11 “Power” on the sub-
woofer is switched off (“0 OFF” position).
• Connect the mains connector jack 10 with a mains
socket via the mains cord 햹.
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Basic functions
Activating and deactivating
• With the mains switch 11 “Power” on the back of the
device you can switch your subwoofer on and off.
After activation, the device is in standby mode and the
indicator 15 lights up in red.
• With the button 14 “Power” or 32 “ ” you can switch
your subwoofer to operating and/or standby mode.
Automatic activation
With the switch 6 “Auto” you can enable automatic
activation:
On The subwoofer switches on when an audio signal is
detected at the input “Aux 1”. In this case “Aux 1” is
automatically selected as active source.
Off The automatic mode is deactivated.
Selecting a source
The unit will power up with the source that was selected
before power down.
• With the button 19 “Source” you switch through the
sources in the following order:
FM (Radio FM), AM (Radio AM), AUX 1, AUX 2, AUX
3, COAX 1, COAX 2, OPT 1, OPT 2.
• You can also select the source directly using the
number/function buttons 24 on the remote control:
11
6
14 15 16 19
21
The selected source is shown in the display 16.
Adjusting the volume
• Increase the volume: Push the upper part of the button
21 and/or button 29“+”.
• Decrease the volume: Push the bottom part of the button 21 and/or button 29 “–”.
The selected volume is shown in the display panel 16 in
the range 0 (low) to 80 (high).
Mute
• With the mute button 23 “
off the sound. In this case ”MUTE” will appear in the
display 16.
• Reactivating the sound: Push the button 23 “
or change the volume.
” you can temporarily turn
” again
32
30
29
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Menu functions
Set the different subwoofer functions using the menu. You
can navigate through the menu as follows:
• Push the select button 20 and/or 27 “OK”. The main
menu will appear in the display 16.
• Select the desired submenu with the set buttons 21
◀/▶
and/or 26 “
27 “OK”.
The submenu will open and you can change the values
with the set buttons 21 and/or 26 “
• With the select button 20 and/or 27 “OK” you apply
the setting.
• Push the button 18 “Back” and/or the function button
24 “0/Return” to return to the previous menu.
• If no entry is made for a few seconds, the device automatically switches back to the previous menu.
” and push the select button 20 and/or
◀/▶
“.
“INPUT” menu
With the set buttons you can select the active source
device: FM (Radio FM), AM (Radio AM), AUX 1, AUX 2,
AUX 3, COAX 1, COAX 2, OPT 1, OPT 2.
The input is immediately switched – it is not necessary to
press the select button 20 and/or 27 “OK”.
“SURROUND” menu
With the set buttons you can select the surround mode for
2 channel sources in the following order:
PLII Movie Dolby ProLogic II for movies
PLII Music Dolby ProLogic II for music
2.1 Stereo Stereo via front left/right and
subwoofer
5.1 Stereo Stereo via all channels
Some options may not be available if not all satellite
speakers are connected.
Digital 5.1 and DTS
Dolby
When playing back Dolby Digital or DTS encoded
multichannel tracks, surround decoding is locked to these
standards; so this button is disabled.
16 18 20
29
21
24
26
27
“LEVEL” menu
You can increase or decrease the relative volume for
each speaker here. Select the desired speaker with the
set buttons 26 “
Front L – Front left
Center – Center
Front R – Front right
Rear L – Rear left
Subwoofer – Subwoofer
Rear R – Rear right
With the set buttons 29 “+/–” you can now set the
relative volume within the range of “–12” to “+12”. If no
button is pressed for three seconds, the device will exit
this mode.
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“DELAY” menu
When the speakers are located at different distances to
the listening position, the surround sound may be compromised. To compensate such run-time differences, you
can set a slight delay in the signal for the center and both
rear channels in relation to the two stereo channels front
left/right here.
• Measure the distance from the listening position to the
front speakers.
• Measure the distance from the listening position to the
center speaker.
• Subtract the distance to the center speaker from the
distance to the front speakers and enter this value for
“Center Spk”.
Example:
Distance to the front speakers: 3.5 metres
distance to the center speaker: 2.6 metres
3.5 m – 2.6 m = 0.9 m
• Repeat the above steps for the rear speakers.
“SPEAKER” menu
Here you can set which satellite speakers are connected
to the subwoofer:
5.1 Channel All satellite speakers are connected
3.1 Channel Only the front speakers left, center, right
2.1 Channel Only the stereo speakers left and right
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Special function buttons
Surround mode
With the button 30 “Mode” you can select the surround
mode in this order:
PLII Movie Dolby ProLogic II for movies
PLII Music Dolby ProLogic II for music
5.1 Stereo Stereo via all channels
2.1 Stereo Stereo via front left/right and
subwoofer
Some options may not be available if not all satellite
speakers are connected.
Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS
When playing back Dolby Digital or DTS encoded
multichannel tracks, surround decoding is locked to these
standards; so this button is disabled.
Test tone
With this function you can monitor and set the level for
the speaker channels.
• Push the button 25 “Test/Mem”. A test tone (“pink
noise”) is emitted from each of the speakers in sequential order.
• With the set buttons 29 “+/–” you can adjust the volume
of the channel that is currently active.
• Push the button 30 “Mode” to stop the test tone.
Channel level buttons
You can increase or decrease the relative volume for
each speaker here. Select the desired speaker by tipping
the corresponding button 28:
Front L – Front left
Center – Center
Front R – Front right
Rear L – Rear left
Subwoofer – Subwoofer
Rear R – Rear right
With the set buttons 29 “+/–” you can now set the
relative volume within the range of “–12” to “+12”. If no
button is pressed for three seconds, the device will exit
this mode.
24
31
30
29
28
1
25
26
27
Display
With the function button 24 “9/Display” you can control
the brightness of the display panel. The display is adjusted each time the button is pressed: bright, dark, off.
Phase
With switch 1 “Phase” you activate and deactivate the
phase shift (180°) of the subwoofer, which may improve
the sound under certain circumstances.
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Radio playback
Select one of the two radio frequency modes (FM/AM) as
source (see page 12):
FM – Reception of stereo and mono stations in the range
of 87.5 to 108 MHz, RDS mode is possible.
AM – Reception of mono stations in the range of 522 to
1,629 k Hz.
Setting the radio stations
Direct entry of the tuning frequency:
• Tip the button 31 “Presets/Frequ.” twice so that the
tuning frequency appears in the display panel.
• Enter the frequency without any decimals or commas
using the number buttons 24 “0…9”.
• Push the select button 27 “OK”.
Station search:
Change the tuning frequency with the buttons 21 and/or
26 “
◀/▶
”:
• Manually: The frequency is increased and/or decreased by one step each time the button is tipped
(FM: 0.05 MHz, AM: 9 kHz).
• Automatically: Holding down the button for a prolonged period of time starts station scanning in the
desired direction until a station with suffi ciently strong
signal is found.
31
30
29
24
25
26
27
The current tuning frequency is shown in the display 16.
If the station is received in stereo, the symbol “ ” is also
shown. If the station is broadcasting an RDS signal, the
station name is displayed in alternation with the frequency after a short time.
Stereo/mono
With weak FM stereo stations interferences may be
heard. If this occurs, you can switch to mono (and back
to stereo) reception using the button 30 “Mode”.
Station memory
The device can save 30 FM stations and 10 AM stations.
You can conveniently recall saved stations by RC control.
Automated program search
• Set the desired reception range (FM or AM).
• Push the button 25 “Test/Mem” for approximately three
seconds.
The device will automatically save the fi rst 30 stations
for FM and/or 10 stations for AM. Memory slots that
are already occupied are overwritten in the process.
Saving stations manually
• Set the desired station as described above.
• Push the button 25 “Test/Mem”.
The number of the selected memory slot blinks in the
display panel, e. g. “P01”.
• With the number buttons 24 “0…9” you can enter
the desired memory slot number or select the desired
number with the set buttons 26 “
• Push the select button 27 “OK”.
• If the memory slot is already occupied, the question
“Overwrite?” will appear.
If you want to select another memory slot, push the
function button 24 “0/Return” and enter another
number.
• To save, press the select button 27 “OK”. The notice
“SAVE OKAY” will appear briefl y in the display panel.
The station has now been saved. If no button is pushed
for fi ve seconds, the device switches back to normal
mode.
Selecting stations from the memory
• Push the button 31 “Presets/Frequ.”.
The number of the last-used memory slot appears in the
display panel, e. g. “P03”.
• Enter the two-digit number of the desired memory slot
with the number buttons 24 “0…9”.
• Push the select button 27 “OK”.
◀/▶
”.
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Care and cleaning
Clean the subwoofer and the satellites regularly with a
soft, damp microfi ber cloth. When doing so, please be
absolutely sure to observe the following instructions:
Danger
• Make sure that no liquid penetrates the unit.
• Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning.
Risk of electric shock!
In contact with live parts, water can lead to
electric shock or short circuit.
Protecting the environment
Disposing of the unit
Used units must not be disposed of with household waste.
If the unit is no longer operational, every
consumer is required by law to dispose of
used devices separate from household waste,
e.g. at a collection point run by the communal authority/borough. In this way, used devices can be recycled
and waste materials disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner.
For this reason, electrical equipment is labelled with the
displayed symbol.
Attention
• If possible use only plain water with no cleaning prod-
• In no circumstances should caustic cleaning products,
Risk of damage!
Using the wrong cleaning materials may damage the delicate surface of the case.
ucts. In case of stubborn marks, a mild soap solution
may be used.
white spirit, thinners, petrol or similar be used for
cleaning.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries
Batteries and rechargeable batteries must
not be disposed of with household waste!
Every consumer is required by law to bring all
batteries and rechargeable batteries, whether
they contain harmful substances*) or not, to a collection
point run by the communal authority or borough or run
commercially, so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Please only hand in fully discharged batteries and storage batteries!
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Troubleshooting
The following instructions should help you to solve problems. If this doesn’t work, please contact our hotline (see page 3).
Mind the warranty instructions.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The subwoofer doesn’t
work, the power LED 14 or
the display panel are not
illuminated.
The subwoofer is switched off or doesn’t
have any power.
Fuse is defective. Replace the fuse: Discon-
Turn on the switch 11 (“On I”).
Check the mains cord and socket.
nect the mains cord.
Carefully pull out the fuse
holder 12 on the mains
connection jack 10.
Push out the old fuse to
the bottom. If necessary,
insert a new fuse (5 A
delay-action), close the
holder.
The subwoofer is not working, but the display panel
is on.
The subwoofer hums. The subwoofer is connected to another
Playback is noisy. Generally speaking, the system has a very
The sound seems dull. Satellite has been connected with incorrect
The volume has been set too low.
circuit than the rest of the system.
The buzzing is caused by problems with
the power supply.
The buzzing is caused by a multi-way
socket.
low noise level. In the high range area,
very good-quality high-resolution speaker
systems can expose the poor quality of a
signal source (e.g. from MP3 fi les).
polarity.
Increase the volume with the button 21 and/
or 29 “+”.
Connect the subwoofer and source device to
the same electric circuit.
Buy a line fi lter and connect both devices to
it.
Use another multi-way socket or plug the
subwoofer directly into the wall socket. In the
case of two-pin plugs it may help to insert the
plug into the socket the other way around.
Ensure that the source is sending a clean
signal.
Make sure the speaker cables of all satellites
are connected properly.
To conduct a test, turn the switch 1 “Phase”
on and off. Select the setting with the best
sound.
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Trademarks
Dolby
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent#’s:
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535
& other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks
and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS,
Inc. ©1996-2009 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Technical data
Active subwoofer
Operating voltage: 230 V~, 50/60 Hz
Max. power consumption during operation: 300 Watts
Standby: < 1 Watt
Dimensions (W x H x D): 34 x 52 x 49 cm
Net weight: 20 kg
Wall and center speakers
Impedance: 4–8 Ohm
Dimensions (W x H x D): 39.9 x 8.6 x 12.4 cm
Net weight: 1.4 kg
Floor speakers
Impedance: 4–8 Ohm
dimensions (W x H x D): 8.6 x 111.4 x 22.0
Net weight: 4.4 kg
Technical changes reserved!
This product conforms with Council of the
European Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and
2006/95/EC
For questions, suggestions or other issues please contact our customer service department:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen - Aufgang D1
10783 Berlin (Germany), Buelowstr. 66
Tel.: 00800 200 300 40
Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 930
www.teufelaudio.com
No liability is accepted for the accuracy of
this information. Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved.
Instruction No. 91497 GB 20120227
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