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The 2.1 set with USB soundcard and wireless transmission from the PC
Technical Description and Operating Instructions
Concept C 300
Black Edition
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Contents
General notes and information ......................................................................................................................................3
Safety notes ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Caution icons ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Safety notes .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Explanation of symbols ................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................6
Controls and connections ...............................................................................................................................................7
Setup and connection ....................................................................................................................................................8
Setup location ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the satellites ................................................................................................................................. 8
RCA input ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
USB soundcard with wireless transmission ......................................................................................................... 9
Inserting batteries .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to a power supply ....................................................................................................................... 10
Basic functions .............................................................................................................................................................10
Activating and deactivating .......................................................................................................................... 10
Selecting a source........................................................................................................................................ 10
Adjusting the volume .................................................................................................................................... 10
Adjusting the bass level ................................................................................................................................ 10
Automatic standby ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Care an cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Protecting the environment ..........................................................................................................................................11
Batteries and rechargeable batteries ...............................................................................................................11
Disposal of the unit........................................................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................12
Technical data .............................................................................................................................................................13
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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 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 1.0
December 2012
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 a device 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: CO 00702012040A.
Many thanks for your support!
Contact
For questions, suggestions or any other issues please
contact our customer service department:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen · Buelowstrasse 66
10783 Berlin (Germany)
Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (free of charge)
Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
E-mail: service@teufelaudio.com
www.teufelaudio.com
Proper use
Only use the unit as described in these operating 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 first 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.
General notes and information
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Safety notes
Caution icons
You will find the following caution icons in these instructions:
Danger
High risk!
Failure to observe the warning may result in
severe personal injury or death.
Attention
Moderate risk!
Failure to observe the warning may result in
property damage.
Minor risk!
Points which should be observed when handling the unit.
Safet y notes
Gefahr
Risk of electric shock!
Faulty installation of electrical equipment or
mains voltage which is too high can cause
electric shocks.
• The device is only suitable for use with a power supply
voltage of 230 V~/50 Hz. Make sure that the mains
voltage is correct. For more information, refer to the
nameplate.
• Check the unit regularly for damage.
If the unit’s case or mains cable is defective or shows
other signs of visible damage, disconnect it immediately from the power supply and do not operate it.
• If the unit emits smoke or smells of burning or other
unusual odours, disconnect it immediately from the
power supply and do not operate it.
• The standby button does not disconnect the unit from
the power supply. For this reason, connect it to an easily accessible socket so that you can quickly disconnect
it from the power supply in the event of faults.
• Never open the unit case.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised
specialist workshop. Only use parts which conform
with the original unit specifications. There are electrical
and mechanical parts in this unit which are essential in
order to avoid exposure to sources of danger.
• Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Do not insert any object through the vent slots in the case.
• Only use the unit in indoor areas.
• Do not operate the unit in damp areas and protect it
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 bodies
should enter the case, disconnect it immediately from the
mains power supply and remove any batteries. Send the
unit to our service address.
• Never touch the plug with damp hands.
• Check the unit regularly for damage.
Danger
Danger to children!
Children can become trapped in the packing
film when playing and suffocate.
• Do not allow children to play with the unit or the packing film. Danger of suffocation.
• Ensure that children do not remove small parts from
the unit (e. g. remote control battery, buttons or plug
adapters). They could swallow the parts and choke.
If a battery is swallowed, take the child to a doctor
immediately.
• Never allow children to operate electrical devices
unsupervised.
Danger to hearing!
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss.
Particularly when a subwoofer is activated and
has been set to maximum volume, very high noise pressure may be produced. This may also have psychological
consequences as well as cause physical injury. Children
and pets are particularly at risk.
• Set your signal source unit volume control to a low
setting.
• When the volume is set high, always keep a certain
distance from the unit and never place your ear directly
on the speaker.
• To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening at
high volume.
Danger
Danger of chemical burns!
Leaking battery acid may lead to chemical
burns.
• Do not allow battery acid to come into contact with
skin, eyes or mucus membranes. In case of contact with
acid rinse the affected part immediately with plenty of
plain water and if necessary see a doctor.
Danger
Danger of explosion!
Batteries (particularly lithium batteries) can
explode if used improperly.
• Never attempt to recharge batteries.
• Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type.
• Do not heat or short circuit batteries or rechargeable
batteries and do not dispose them in fire.
• Do not expose batteries and storage batteries to direct
sunlight.
Danger
Danger of injury/damage!
Incorrect location may result in personal injury
and/or property damage.
• Never use the unit unsecured in a vehicle, on an unsta-
ble surface, on wobbly stands or furniture, with undersized wall fixings etc. The speakers could fall down or
fall over and be damaged or cause injury.
• Place the subwoofer on the ground only.
• Place the speakers in such a way that they cannot be
knocked over unseen and make sure that the cables do
not pose a trip hazard.
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• Carefully follow the installation instructions.
• Ensure that wall mounting is carried out by a professional. Verify the carrying capacity of the walls.
• Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e. g. heaters, ovens, other heat generating equipment such as
amplifiers etc.).
Danger
Risk of injury
An unstable base may cause the unit to tip and
injure or even kill persons, children are particularly at risk. You can prevent many accidents by taking
the following precautions.
• Only place the subwoofer on the floor.
• If you want to use underframes or speaker stands, only
use those recommended by the manufacturer.
• When storing the product, also ensure that it stands
safely and that it cannot be knocked down or over.
Attention
Fire hazard!
Improper use may lead to damage or fire.
• Do not place open flames such as burning candles or
similar on the unit.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight.
• Do not operate the unit in damp areas and protect it
from drops of water or splash water.
Also take care not to stand vases or other containers
filled with liquid on or near the speaker in order to
avoid liquid getting into the case. If water or other
foreign objects penetrate the case, immediately disconnect the power plug and if applicable, remove any batteries. Send the unit to our service address in this case
• Do not cover the ventilation slots with curtains, cloths,
newspapers or similar. Heat build-up inside the unit
can shorten the lifetime of the unit.
Attention
Risk of damage!
Power overload due to lightning strike may
damage or destroy the unit.
• If the unit is to be left unsupervised for a long period
(e. g. during a holiday), or if a thunderstorm is forecast, disconnect it from the mains power supply.
• Leaked batteries may damage the remote control.
• In case of prolonged absence remove the batteries
from the remote control.
Explanation of symbols
Protection class II
Fuse 2 AL/250 V, 220-240 V
May only be used indoors
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Product Contents
a 1 x subwoofer
b 2 x satellite speaker
c 2 x table stand for satellite
d 1 x mains cord
e 1 x remote control
f 1 x antenna
g 1 x USB transmitter
h 2 x screw for table stand
i 3 x battery Micro/AAA for remote control
j 1 x USB extension cord
Check to be sure
• Check that all items have been delivered and that nothing is damaged.
• If the delivery is incomplete or you find damage sustained in transit, do not operate the unit but contact our
service department (see page 3).
Speaker cord
Based on differing customer requirements, the
Concept C series is shipped without a connector cable for the satellite speakers. You can e. g. find
suitable cables in our webshop (www.teufelaudio.com)
in the “Accessories” area. You can also purchase extra
stands for your satellite speakers there as well as other
accessories.
Overview
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d
e
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g
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Controls and connections
Front
Back
Pos Name Description
1 Standby
Switch the unit on or to standby
mode
2 – Bass speaker
3 – Reflex opening
Satellites
Remote control
Pos Name Description
4 LINE IN
RCA jacks for connecting to an
audio source
5 ANTENNA
Connector jack for antenna f
6 SPEAKER OUT
Connector jacks for satellite
speakers b
7 POWER Mains switch
8 –
Connector jack for mains cord d
Pos Name Description
9 – Opening for wall mounting
10 –
Threaded bushing for table stand
c
11 – Connector jacks
Pos Name Description
12
Switch the unit on or to standby
mode
13 Bass Adjust the bass level
14 Input
Select input signal between the
wireless transmission and cord
15 +/– Increase (+)/decrease (–) volume
1
2
4
5
7
6
3
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Setup and connection
Setup location
• Preferably, the room, where you plan to use a
Concept C 300, should not be larger than 25 sqm.
• Select a stable, level base.
• Make sure that the environment is clean and free from
dust.
• Avoid placing the unit close to sources of heat or in
direct sunlight.
• Arrange the connecting cables so that they do not
pose a trip hazard.
• Do not place any heavy objects on top of the cables
or units.
Subwoofer
In general, you can position the subwoofer anywhere on
the floor in the room. Positioning the subwoofer between
the two front satellites is often beneficial. However, it is
not absolutely necessary that it be situated between the
satellite speakers as our ears are not capable of directly
locating the source of bass tones.
There should be at least 30 cm of space in front of the
bass speaker 2 and the reflex opening 3 as considerable air movement is produced around these openings at
higher volumes.
Satellite speakers
For the best possible sound quality, you should
• set up the left and right speaker at equal distances
from your preferred sitting position;
• set up the speakers at ear level;
• position the speakers on a shelf so that their front panel
is flush with the front edge of the shelf;
• do not cover the speakers with fabrics or objects.
You can set up the satellite speakers using the stands
included in the product contents or mount them directly
on the wall.
Table stand assembly
Insert the screw h through
the top hole of the table
stand c and turn the
screw into the threaded
bushing 10 on the back
of the speaker. Do not
over tighten the screw. The
connectors of the speaker
cord are now covered by
the table stand – to connect
them later on, loosen the
screw somewhat and turn
the table stand to the side.
Wall mounting
You will need the following materials for wall mounting:
• one screw for each speaker, 4 x 40 mm
(screw head = ø 9 mm)
• for rock walls, one dowel for each speaker (ø 5 mm)
Danger
Danger of damage and electric shock!
Proceed with care when mounting the unit on
the wall and follow the instructions below.
• The speakers may only be mounted on the wall by
properly qualified persons.
• The unit may only be mounted on a suitable, solid wall.
If mounting on plasterboard walls special dowels or
fixings may be required. Seek the advice of an expert.
• Ensure that no cords or pipes are located at the
desired mounting point. Before drilling and tightening
the screws, check the applicable areas with a metal
detector.
Drive the screw into the wall and hang the speaker with
the mounting hole 9 on the screw.
Connecting the satellites
To connect the satellite speakers, use high-quality, twocore speaker cable with a diameter of at least 1.5 mm2
and if possible, a banana plug for the subwoofer.
You can order them both as a set in our webshop
(www.teufelaudio.com) in the “Accessories” area.
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1111
The connector terminals 6 “SPEAKER OUT” for the right
(“Right ”) and left (“Left ”) speakers are located on the
back of the subwoofer.
The connector terminals 11 are located on the back of
the satellite speakers.
The terminals are marked in red (+) and black (-) respectively.
h c
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Observe the correct polarity!
Connect the like-coloured terminals with one
another. Otherwise, the sound quality will
suffer. The cores of the speaker cable are marked with
different colours or shapes.
Split the cables down to approximately 30 mm on both
ends and strip approximately 10 mm of insulation on the
respective cores. Twist the cables so that no cores are
protruding.
Push down the lever for the connector terminal 11 on the
satellites and insert the stripped cable end into the opening below the respective connector terminal. The cable is
clamped in place when the lever is released.
If you use banana plugs, screw the cord into place on
the plug (see instructions for the banana plug) and insert
the plug into the jack of the connector terminal 6 on the
subwoofer.
If you don’t use any banana plugs, turn the connector
terminal 6 counterclockwise. Insert the stripped cable end
into the hole that is now visible. Turn the terminal clockwise. This will clamp the cable in place.
RCA input
You can connect almost any audio source to the RCA
jacks 4 “LINE IN” such as a computer, MP3 player (with/
without dock), video game system, television etc. The
source device only needs an output with line level. Such
outputs are configured either as stereo RCA jacks or as
a 3.5 mm jack plug. Connect such devices to the jacks
4 “LINE IN” using a corresponding connector cable. You
can purchase such cables in our webshop (www.teufelaudio.com) in the “Accessories” area.
USB soundcard with wireless transmission
The enclosed USB sound card g can be
used under Windows XP, Windows Vista
and Mac OS X without having to install
any drivers. The range of the wireless
transmission amounts to approximately 20 meters; walls
and furnishings may reduce the range.
To use the soundcard, screw the antenna f onto the
jack 5 “ANTENNA”.
5
f
After connecting to a USB port on a computer, the
soundcard is available in the sound output control as a
“Wireless Player”.
Inserting batteries
The wireless remote control
e is powered by 3 type
Micro/AAA batteries. They
are part of the product
contents.
In order to insert and/or
change the batteries, push
down the clip on the battery
compartment on the back of
the remote control, open the
compartment and remove
the cover. If necessary, take out the empty batteries
(please observe the notes on page 11).
Insert the batteries in the battery compartment as shown
in the figure.
Put the cover back on the compartment and push it
closed.
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Basic functions
Activating and deactivating
• Using the mains switch 7, you can activate or deacti-
vate your Concept C 300. After activation, your device
is in standby mode and LED 1 “Standby” is red.
• With the button 1 “Standby” or 12 , you can switch
your Concept C 300 to operating and/or standby mode
(Standby). In the operating mode, the LED 1 “Standby”
is blue.
Selecting a source
After activation, the USB sound card is activated as a
source.
• Using the button 14 “Input”, you can switch the source
between the USB sound card and RCA jacks.
When you switch, the LED 1 “Standby” is purple
briefly.
Adjusting the volume
• Increase the volume: Press the button 15 +.
• Decrease the volume: Press the button 15 –.
Adjusting the bass level
You can adjust the volume of the subwoofer separately.
1. Press the button 13 “Bass”.
The LED 1 “Standby” is purple.
2. Adjust the base level as you like using the buttons 15
+ / –.
3. Press the button 13 “Bass”.
The LED 1 “Standby” is again blue. If no button is
pressed for six seconds, the device will also switch to
normal operation.
Automatic standby
If there is no input signal for 20 minutes the subwoofer
will automatically switch to standby. To switch it back on
again, press the “Standby” button 1 or 12 .
Connecting to a power supply
• Ensure that the mains switch 7 “Power” has been
turned off (“0 OFF” setting).
• Connect the mains connector jack 8 with a power supply socket via the mains cord d.
12
13
14
15
d
8 7
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Care an cleaning
Clean your Concept C 300 regularly with a soft, slightly
damp microfibre cloth. Please be absolutely sure to observe the following:
Danger
Risk of electric shock!
In contact with live parts water can lead to
electric shock or short circuit.
• Ensure that no water gets into the unit.
• Disconnect the device from the mains power supply
before cleaning.
Attention
Risk of damage!
Using the wrong cleaning materials may damage the delicate surface of the case.
• If possible use only plain water with no cleaning products. In case of stubborn marks a mild soap solution
may be used.
• In no circumstances should caustic cleaning products,
white spirit, thinners, petrol or similar be used for
cleaning.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries
Do not dispose of batteries or rechargeable
batteries in household waste!
Every consumer is required by law to dispose of
batteries and rechargeable batteries, whether
they contain hazardous materials*) or not, at a local
authority or in-store collection point so that they can be
disposed of in a manner which is not dangerous to the
environment.
Please only deposit batteries and rechargeable batteries
which are completely spent.
*) identified with the following symbols: Cd = cadmium,
Hg = mercury, Pb = lead
Disposal of the unit
Old appliances may not be disposed of in the
household waste!
Should the appliance no longer be capable of
being used, then every consumer is required
by law to dispose of old appliances separately
from their household waste e. g. at a local authority
collection point. This ensures that old appliances are
recycled in a professional manner and that negative
consequences for the environment are prevented.
Electrical devices are identified with the symbol shown on
the right.
Protecting the environment
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The device produces no
sound.
The wrong source has been selected.
Select the right source (seepage 10)
Volume is set to “0”. Increase the volume.
Fuse has blown. 1.
2. spare
Disconnect the power
cord.
Carefully pull out the
fuse holder from the
mains connection
terminal.
Press out the old fuse.
Insert the new fuse (2 Al
time-lag fuse) and push the
holder back into place.
The subwoofer hums. The humming is caused by mains
power failures.
Purchase a line filter and connect it to the device.
The humming is caused by a multioutlet power strip.
Use another multi-outlet power strip or connect the
subwoofer directly into the wall socket. It may help to
insert the plug into the socket the other way round.
The playback is noisy.
Basically the Concept C 300 is
a very low noise system. Noise
is usually due to the high quality
reproduction of the speaker system
“revealing” the poor quality of a
signal source (e.g. from MP3 files).
Make sure that the source is sending a clear signal
to the Concept C 300.
No playback via USB
soundcard:
Pairing failed. The USB soundcard must be connected to the com-
puter and the Concept C 300 must be switched on.
Now press the button 12
on the remote control
and the small button on the USB soundcard (see arrow) at the same time for 10 seconds.
During operation using the
USB interface interference
and dropouts occur.
Windows Vista and Windows 7
both have an active power-saving
mode ex-works which does not provide a constant supply of sufficient
power to the USB port.
For this reason we strongly recommend disabling the
power-saving mode for the USB port. To be found
under: Control panel\System\Power options.
Sound suddenly cuts out
during playback using
standard PC programmes
such as iTunes or Internet
Explorer. The sound comes
back after closing the application.
In Windows 7 and Vista power options there is an option to suspend
USB peripheral devices when
inactive. This can also include the
integrated USB soundcard of the
Concept C 300.
Disable this setting.
Troubleshooting
The following notes and further detailed informat ion on our website should help you to rectify malfunctions. If this does
not lead to success, please contact our hotline
00800 - 200 300 40 (free of charge). Please also observe the warranty
notes.
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Technical data
This product conforms with Council of the
European Union directives 1999/5/EC
and 2006/95/EC
Subwoofer
Power consumption, max: 400 W
Operating voltage: 230 V~, 50 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D): 247 x 500 x 430 mm
Net weight: 17.6 kg
Satellites
Dimensions (W x H x D): 90 x 125 x 98 mm
Net weight: 530 g
USB soundcard with wireless transmission
Wireless transmission 2.4 GHz, PCM
Range approximately: 20 m
You can find further technical data on our website.
No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information.
Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved.
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Instruction No. 92315 GB 20121227 / HCHAM
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 (toll-free)
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.
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