Teufel Motiv 5 Digital, Motiv 5, Decoderstation 5 Technical Description And Operating Instructions

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Motiv 5 Digital

Technical specifications and operating instructions

Motiv 5

PC/multimedia/home cinema system
with integrated 5.1 amplifier and remote control

For your information

The information in this document may be changed

without advance notication and does not repre­sent any obligation on the part of Lautsprecher

Teufel GmbH.

No part of these operating instructions may be
copied in any way, whether electronically, me­chanically, using photocopies or recordings, or
transferred without the prior written agreement
of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.

© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

Version 1.6
August 2010

Original packaging

We recommend that you keep the packaging if

you want to use the eight-week right of return

because we can accept the loudspeakers only IN
THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING. Empty boxes are not

available.

Trademark

® All trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

Technical data

Technical data can be found on our homepage at:

www.teufelaudio.com

Warranty terms

12 year warranty for speakers and 2 year war­ranty for power ampliers and electronics (from
purchase date) on materials and work time, with
the exception of damage caused by incorrect use

or electrical or mechanical overload. An original

copy of our invoice is required as the warranty
document. This warranty is exclusively valid for
speakers, power ampliers and electronics that
have been purchased from Teufel for private use

by end customers. The warranty is not valid for

speakers, power ampliers and electronics that
the end user has purchased from a different dis­tributor. If the Teufel product is sold on privately,
the warranty may be transferred to the purchas­er, providing that the original proof of purchase is

also transferred.

Returns

Teufel provides an eight-week right of exchange
or return with reimbursement of the full purchase
price paid.
The return of individual components from a set
is only possible if these components are also of­fered for sale separately by Lautsprecher Teufel.
If one or more components are returned, any pri­ce discount given by Lautsprecher Teufel on all
components in a set as part of the price for the
set is waived. For the components returned, cu-

stomers shall therefore be refunded only the dif-

ference between the set price and the purchase
price of the individual components that they
retain. The nancial outcome for customers is as
if they had bought the remaining components at
the individual price from the outset.

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· Motiv 5

Contact

Please contact our service department if you
have any questions, suggestions or if there is

anything you think we could do better.

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

Gewerbehof Buelowbogen · Buelowstraße 66
10783 Berlin (Germany)

Ph .: 00800 200 300 40
Fax:+49(30) - 300 930 930

www.teufelaudio.com

You can nd more information on the subject of
returns on the returns form that accompanies
the delivery or online in the support area of our

website www.teufel.eu.

If you need to return an item, do not act without
the prior agreement of Lautsprecher Teufel.

We can only process and accept returns if you
have informed us first by phone and discussed
the procedure with us!

Contents

Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

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Set-up

PC system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

Home cinema system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Connection

Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10

5.1 sound card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

DVD player/recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12

Stereo sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

AV receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14

Set-up

DVD player · Receiver ¦ Decoderstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

Operating elements on the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16

Start-up · remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18

Frequently asked questions · Cleaning · Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20

Manual Version 1.6

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Safety information

Please read the following

safety information carefully.

Risk of suffocation – keep

packaging materials

(e.g. the plastic lm) out of the

reach and sight of children.

Risk of electrocution – do not

leave children unsupervised with

electrical appliances!

In case of emergency:

If any of the following occur,
disconnect the appliance from

the mains and consult our tech-

nicians:

4 If the plug or cable are da-

maged

4 If foreign bodies or liquid

have entered the appliance

4 If the appliance has been in

direct contact with rain or
other water

4 If the appliance does not

play, even though you have
followed the operating in-

structions

4 If the appliance has been

dropped or damaged in

some other way

We cannot accept any responsi­bility for incidences that occur
because safety information has
not been adhered to.

Important: Please read through these operating instructions
very carefully. It is essential that you take note of all of the sa­fety information and operating instructions before switching
on the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions in a
safe place for future reference.

Important: Please read the operating instructions. You should
also follow all instructions for start-up and ongoing use.

Information on cleaning: Please do not attempt to clean the
appliance using household chemicals because they could dama­ge its surface. Simply use a dry cloth. Disconnect the appliance

from the mains before cleaning.

Caution - moisture and sunlight: Never operate the appli­ances in damp rooms, i.e. close to baths, showers, wash basins,
drains, damp cellars or swimming pools; never use them where
there is moisture. Never expose the speakers to high air humi­dity and avoid direct sunlight. Do not expose device to dripping
or splashing water. Do not place objects lled with liquids, such

as vases on the device.

Information on location: Do not use the appliance unsecured
in vehicles, in unstable places, on wobbly tripods or furniture or
supports that are too small. The speakers could fall and cause
damage to people, including yourself. Speakers, particularly if
positioned on st ands or on the TV/monitor, may fall and cause
damage due to their weight, even if they have been positioned
securely and stably, as a result of external inuences (pulling
on the cable, tripping over the cable, unintentional physical
contact). This also applies to wall supports that have been atta­ched inappropriately or incorrectly to walls that may not be ca­pable of supporting their weight. Only use suitable wall brackets

for mounting. Make sure that you know how much weight the

walls can bear. The appliance must not be placed near sources
of heat. This includes radiators and heaters, ovens and other
appliances that emit heat (e.g. ampliers). Sources of heat, such
as fan heaters or candles, should not be placed on the speakers.

For ventilation: Slots and openings in the case have been
provided for ventilation. Their purpose is to guarantee reliable
operation and to prevent the appliance from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered, including by placing
the appliance on a bed, sofa, carpet or other soft surface. Do not
place any newspapers or table cloths, etc. on the appliance. The
cooling plate of the amplier electronics must not be covered
or exposed to direct sunlight. Additional active cooling of the
appliance is generally not permitted.

Electrical supply: The subwoofer must only be supplied from a
power source with the correct voltage as specied on the iden­tication label. If you are unsure about the electricity supply
in your home, please contact us or your electr icity supplier for
more information. The appliance does not need to be grounded.
Please only use the appropriate mains cable for connecting to
the mains socket. This mains cable must not be modied under
any circumstances. Regulations on polarity and earth connec­tion must be adhered to. Use only an appropriate mains plug for

receiving the mains cable.

This appliance uses the main plug as separating device. In order
to completely disconnect the device from power supply, please
pull the plug from the mains. The mains plug must be easy ac-

cessible.

Information on wiring: Please place the supply cable flat and
flush to the wall and floor. Cables that are laid loosely represent
a risk of tripping. This could also result in interference and cau­se the sound to be disrupted. The electricity supply cable should
be laid so that it is not likely to be stepped on or squashed from
the sides or above by heavy objects. Damaged cables must be
replaced. Pay particular attention to the cable/plug connection,
the mains socket and the cable output from the subwoofer. The
power supply cable and the cables that connect the speakers
should be checked regularly for insulation faults or breaks. If a
fault is discovered, the appliance and the cabling must be dis-

connected from the mains immediately and the defective cable

must be replaced. Make sure the power switch is in the »off«
position before connecting or disconnecting the device.

During periods w ithout use: Remove the subwoofer’s power
supply cable from the socket for longer periods of absence or

non-use.

During thunderstorms: In order to avoid damage caused by
lightning strikes, the appliance should be switched off and also

detached from the mains socket as soon as a thunderstorm is

expected.

Risk of overload: You should not overload wall sockets, exten­sion cables or integrated appliance sockets, because this could
potentially lead to short circuits and even res. You should also
avoid turning up the volume very high on the relevant amplier,
especially if you have increased the bass using the bass control,
the loudness button or one of the deep bass boost switches.

Foreign bodies and liquids: Foreign bodies and liquids must

not get into the appliance via its openings under any circum­stances, as they could come into contact with parts carrying
high voltages, which could then cause short circuits and res.
Therefore do not spill any liquids of any kind on the appliance.
Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. The appliance
must be sent to our service depar tment for repair.

Information on spare parts: Lautsprecher Teufel will provide
you with spare parts during the warranty period. Your warranty
will not be invalidated if you replace the parts yourself on-site
using Lautsprecher Teufel spare parts.

Unusual sounds: If any unusual sounds occur during use or the
sound becomes distorted, the speaker output must be reduced
immediately so that the system plays an undistorted sound.

Connecting and changing the fuse: Disconnect the mains plug.
A faulty fuse may only be exchanged for one of the same type.

Information on volume: Loud noises can damage hearing. Sud­den high pressure may be created, par ticularly if a subwoofer
in “Standby/Auto On” mode is switched on by a bass impulse at
full volume. In addition to physical damage, please be aware of
possible psychological consequences. Children and pets require
particular care. If necessary, set the volume control of your
signal source appliance to the lowest level. At high volumes, al­ways keep a certain distance from the appliance and never have
your ears right next to the speaker.

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· Motiv 5

Instruction Motiv 5

Dear Lautsprecher Teufel customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Motiv 5 system.

With this speaker set from Teufel, you have cho­sen an elegant and powerful multimedia home
entertainment system that, despite its compact
dimensions, delivers excellent sound quality.

This set can be operated either with a multichan­nel AV receiver/amplier (partially active) or inde­pendently, without an additional amplier (fully
active) through a PC or DVD player with decoder.
Stereo sources, such as MP3 players, satellite re­ceivers, TV sets, games consoles, CD players or
DJ mixers, can also be excellently used with the

Motiv 5.

The Motiv 5 subwoofer features six integrated
power ampliers. One for the integrated bass
speaker and ve for the satellites. There is an an­alogue 5.1 input on the back for direct connection
of compatible sound cards, DVD players, a decod­erstation or receivers with subwoofer pre-out.

Please write down the serial number that can
be found on a sticker on the box and the invoice
number here:

The set comes equipped with all of the individual
parts required for surround reproduction. You
only have to provide the cables and a source of
the signal, for example via a DVD player with ana­logue 5.1 outputs. A selection of suitable cables

can be found on our website www.teufelaudio.com

in the “accessories” area.

Because the set-up has a decisive inuence on

the sound characteristics of any surround sys-

tem, we recommend that you take the time to
position all of the speakers correctly. These oper-

ating instructions contain all of the information

you need for correctly setting up and operating

your Motiv 5 multimedia home cinema set.

Before operation, please read these instructions
carefully and store them in a safe place for fu­ture reference. We recommend that you keep the
packaging.

My INVOICE NUMBER is

......................................................................................

My  is

......................................................................................

The serial number and the invoice number make

it easier for us to process your request quickly if

you require service.

If you encounter difculties during operation or

if you think that there is something wrong with

the appliance, please read the “Frequently asked
questions” section on pages 18 to 20 carefully.
You can nd answers here to the most frequently

asked questions.

Please take a note of
the serial number and
invoice number

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First please check that the

system is complete.

Please keep the boxes for at

least the eight-week return

period, as we can ONLY repay

the full purchase price if the
products are returned in the

ORIGINAL PACKAGING in which

inappropriate replacement of

the battery. Replacement only

by the same or an equivalent

type. Do not expose batteries to

excessively warms as sunshine,

If you plan to not use the device

for a longer period of time:
Remove the batteries from

remote control and store them

appropriately to prevent possible

Please note

they were supplied.

Explosion hazard with

damage from leaking.

Warning:

re or like.

Unpacking

Fold back the aps on the top of the box, remove
the polystyrene packaging and carefully lift each
loudspeaker out of the box.

We recommend retaining the boxes in order to
ensure safe transport for any later servicing.

The Motiv 5 is supplied as a complete system.

Contents

41 x Motiv 5 subwoofer A 500/6 SW with
integrated 5.1 amplifier

45 x identical Motiv 5 satellite speakers
MO 5 FCR

41 x Motiv 5 remote control A 500 RC incl.

batter ies

45 x U-shaped profiles for attaching the
satellites to the wall brackets/bases

4Screws, for mounting speakers

420 rubber feet for the satellites

41 x IEC cable for AC power supply

3Subwoofer

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35 x satellite

speakers
MO 5 FCR

3 Motiv 5

remote control

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*

All optional accessories can

easily be ordered as required,

e.g. from the accessories area

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on our website:

www.teufelaudio.com

· Motiv 5

3U-shaped profile

3IEC cable

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Due to varying customer requirements, the
Motiv 5 is supplied without any accessories.
Suitable optional accessories for the system are
shown on the next page.

First please check that the system is complete.

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Teufel speaker cable 2 x 2.5 mm

2

The highly exible, unilat­erally marked OFC cable
has sufcient diameter to

ensure unhindered bridg-

ing up to 15 meters. The
white casing is inconspic-

uous, and is offered as a cable roll in two lengths:

15 or 30 meters.

Teufel voltage reducer

Specially developed ca­ble adapter from Teufel.

Allows the Motiv 5 to

be connected to ampli-
fiers/receivers that do
not have a specific sub­woofer line output (Sub

out) in cinch format, but
only standard speaker outputs (e.g. older stereo
amplifiers). A speaker cable [+] and [–] is adapted
to a cinch jack. You will need two pieces for stereo
amplifiers.

Teufel Subwoofer Cable

Special RCA cable - de­veloped for use with the

subwoofer. The best con­nection between an active

subwoofer and an AV Re­ceiver. Protected via high-

quality shielding against
interference from other

sources, with stable gold-plated connectors to pro­vide secure contact. The cable is available in three

different lengths, so your subwoofer can truly stand
whereever you’d like it.

Base Teufel M 50 P

Slimline, height-adjustble

base for the Motiv 5

satellites. The speaker

cable can be hidden
inside the base.

Height: 80 – 120 cm

Design: metal, black or

silver

Shortlock wall bracket
This bracket makes it easy

to mount the satellites
using the thread in the

speakers. The bracket

allows free horizontal

and vertical positioning.

Available in black and
silver.

Teufel cable packages

We have complete cable packages which make it

easy to connect the Motiv 5 set to your source

appliance.
There are a range of sets, with different types and

lengths of cables.

You can order the accesso­ries shown here from Teufel
online at:

www.teufelaudio.com

Teufel Y adapter cable

For sound connections

to PC or portable CD/MP3

players for amplifying

the Motiv 5 set. The 3.5

mm plug makes it easy to

connect a sound card. You

need one adapter for fully

active operation on a PC

in stereo and three for surround mode.

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3 x stereo cinch ĕ mini-jack cables for sound cards
plus 20-metre speaker cable (0.75 mm2)



3 x stereo cinch ĕ mini-jack cables for sound cards
plus 30-metre speaker cable (1.5 mm2)



3 x stereo cinch cables for DVD player/ Decodersta­tion plus 20-metre speaker cable (0.75 mm2)



3 x stereo cinch cables for DVD player/ Decodersta­tion plus 30-metre speaker cable (1.5 mm2)

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Set-up: PC system

General information on configuration

Because of its compact size and elegant design,
it’s easy to integrate the Motiv 5 harmoniously
into your home. For a surround set, however,
there are some set-up criteria you need to ob­serve, in order to get the best sound from your
Teufel speakers.

The recommended set-up on the following pages
represents the best possible arrangement for
perfect multichannel playback at home. Your
available space, your partner or furniture may
not always permit such ideal placement. Try to
meet as many requirements as possible. Modern
AV receivers and DVD players or the sound card
software of a PC offer lots of opportunities to
electronically compensate for any restrictions in
the set-up. Generally speaking, the following rule
applies: You can always use our recommendations
to experiment with what works best acoustically
and optically. Let your ears (and eyes) decide!

Setting up the Motiv 5 as a PC system

When using the Motiv 5 as a PC sound system, it is

advisable to focus on the sound requirements of

the PC workplace, i.e. the area where the screen

and receivers are located.

Because the centre reproduces actors’ dialogue,
this speaker must be positioned as centrally as
possible under/over/next to/on top of the moni-

tor and inclined or angled towards the listener.

The front speaker is attached next to the moni­tor at the same distance from it or the reception

area left and right or attached to the wall. Attach-

ment at ear height is optimal, but anything in the
range between 0.80 and 1.60 metres is accepta­ble. If the values are outside of the recommended
range, you can slightly tilt the front speaker.

The location of the subwoofer is freely selectable
and does not affect the other speakers. Place­ment within a straight line between the two

front satellites is usually ideal. The rear speakers
should be behind or next to the listening posi­tion – ideally at the same height or higher (max.

2.10 metres). We do not recommend placing them

lower.

Example set-up of a Motiv
5 being used as a PC sound

system.

Imperfect placement because of

different distances and heights

can be compensated for in the

setting options of the sound

card’s control software.

Place the front and rear

speakers in the grey area.

Front
left

Rear
left

Subwoofer

Centre

Front

right

Rear

right

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· Motiv 5

Set-up: Home cinema system

Setting up the Motiv 5 as a home cinema sys­tem

When using the Motiv 5 as a home cinema system,

we recommended that you focus on the section of

the room where the TV and seats are located. It is
useful to position the screen as centrally as pos­sible, from the perspective of the viewer/listener.

Because the centre reproduces actors’ dialogue,
this speaker must be positioned as centrally
as possible under or over the TV and inclined

or angled towards the listener. Using the old
stereo tradition (distance to listener = distance

between the left and right speaker), the front
speakers are set up next to the TV with the same
distance to left and right or xed to the wall.
The M 50 P bases are ideal for this purpose, as

are the Microlock or Shortlock wall brackets. Us-

ing the base automatically guarantees optimum
playback height for satellite boxes. The Shortlock

brackets allow horizontal and vertical alignment
to the listener.

The following apply to wall or shelf placement: The
set-up heights should be between 40 centimetres
and 1.20 metres. If the values have to be outside
of the recommended range, you can slightly tilt
the front speaker towards the reception area. It
is important that the centre and main speakers
are placed in an even arc, possibly slightly curved

towards the TV.

The location of the subwoofer is freely selectable
and does not affect the other speakers. Place­ment within a straight line between the two front
satellites is usually ideal.

The two rear speakers should be set up to the left

and right either to the side or behind the listen-

ing position – ideally at a height of no more than

2.10 metres, e.g. on a shelf or directly on the wall

using the Microlock or Shortlock wall bracket. The

speakers can be set-up at the same height as the
front speakers using the M 50 P bases; but we ad-

vise you not to locate them lower.

The optimum positioning is left and right from

the listener (A) at around 20 degrees from the

parallel. We always recommend that the distance
between the rear speakers and the listening loca-

tion is more than 1.00 m. But if you (have to) sit

closer, please ensure that the front of the speaker
is not pointing directly at you but rather angle
the speakers more towards the wall (B). Or create
a greater distance by positioning the speakers

higher than 1.20m (this can also be on the ceiling)

or further away (C).

Example set-up of a Motiv 5
being used as a home cinema
system.

Imperfect placement because of
different distances and heights
can be compensated for using
the setting options in the AV
receiver’s speaker management
settings.

Please position the
rear speakers within
the grey area.

A

Rear
left

Front
left

C

Subwoofer

Centre

Front

right

B

B

C

A

Rear

right

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Connection: Satellites

Connecting the satellites

For connecting the satel­lites cut the cable to the

required lengths. Strip

the plastic coating from
the ends of the speaker cables (as shown). The
speakers and amplier have corresponding [+]
and [–] terminals. The [+] cable of the speaker ca­ble is marked with a stripe. It is important that
you observe the correct polarity when connect­ing the speakers: the plus pole of the speaker to
the plus pole of the amplier and the minus pole
of the speaker to the minus pole of the ampli­er. Connecting the cables with the incorrect

FRONT SPEAKER

+ –

FRONT SPEAKER

+ –

phases can result in thin sound, weak bass and

reduced stereo characteristics. For multichannel

surround systems, it is also important that all
speakers are connected with the correct polarity
in order to ensure an appropriate three-dimen­sional atmosphere and the correct alignment of

the sound.

Connect the speakers to the correspondingly
marked clamp connections on the rear of the
subwoofer; i.e. the front left speaker to FL and
the rear left speaker to RL and so on.

LEFT

RIGHT

REAR SPEAKER

+ –

LEFT

REAR SPEAKER

+ –

RIGHT

CENTRE

+ –

CONNECTOR PANEL,

SUBWOOFER

REAR SIDE

FRONT

+

+

+

+

+

LEFT

FRONT
RIGHT

REAR

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

CENTRE

–

–

–

–

–

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· Motiv 5

SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT

Connection: 5.1 sound card

Connection to a 5.1 sound card

The Motiv 5 is perfect for direct connection to any
computer. If your sound card is set up for 5.1 op­eration, you will usually nd three 3.5mm mini-jack
outputs. Connect the card, using three adapters
(3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks to 2 x cinch), to the in­puts for the front R/L, rear R/L, centre and sub-

woofer on the back side of the Motiv 5. The colours

of the outputs and the types of signals trans-

ferred at each output differ from sound card to
sound card. Please refer to the handbook of your
soundcard. The Teufel system then reproduces the

surround signal decoded by the sound card.

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LINE OUT
FRONT L/R

LINE OUT
REAR L/R

LINE OUT
SUBWOOFER
CENTRE

SUBWOOFER MOTIV 5

Example connection of a 5.1
sound card

REAR CENTRE

FRONT

L

L

R

R

L

L

R

R

L

L

R

R

L

R

L
R

INPUT

SUB

Information

If you are using a 7.1 sound

REAR CENTRE

FRONT

L

R

L
R

INPUT

card, the outputs for the centre
channels are not used.

SUB

REAR CENTRE

FRONT

L

R

L
R

INPUT

SUB

· Motiv 5

11

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A selection of suitable DVD

players can be found on our

website www.teufelaudio.com

in the “FAQ/support” area.

DVD player settings are descri-

bed in detail on page 16.

Connecting the Motiv 5 to a

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The Motiv 5 can be used not only for direct con-

nection to the PC, but also for direct connec­tion to a DVD player/recorder. It allows you to
create a complete home cinema sound system
with just two audio appliances!

ment can often be recognised by the fact that

the DVD player has an analogue 5.1 cinch output
at the back (6 cinch jacks for front R/L, rear R/L,
centre and subwoofer). The DVD player/recorder

is connected directly to the subwoofer with

three stereo cinch cables, from the 5.1 cinch
outputs of the DVD player to the 5.1 cinch in-

To control the Motiv 5 directly via a DVD player,

puts of the subwoofer.
the player/recorder must have an integrated
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. This type of equip-



FRONT REAR CENTRE FRONT

L

R

SUB

L

R

L

R

5.1 ANALOGUE OUT

SUBWOOFER MOTIV 5

REAR

CENTRE

SUB

L

INPUT

R

Connecting the Motiv 5 to a DVD

player/recorder without 5.1

Even if your DVD player/recorder

does not have a decoder or six

analogue cinch outputs, you can

still successfully use the Motiv 5.

cinch cable with the front input

“upmix” function in the Motiv 5,

doesn’t sound as perfect as Dol-

by Digital, but does defeniteley

sound better than pure stereo

reproduction. Later you will also

still have the chance to operate

your speaker using an AV recei-

ver/amplier or a decoderstation

to experience the full pleasure of

analogue outputs

Connect the stereo output of

your appliance using a stereo

“In R/L” on the subwoofer.

Thanks to the integrated

the four satellite speakers

reproduce a stereo signal and

the centre speaker and the

subwoofer each reproduce a

mono signal. This of course

Dolby Digital and DTS.

FRONT REAR CENTRE FRONT

L

R

SUB

L

R

L

R

5.1 ANALOGUE OUT

FRONT REAR CENTRE FRONT

L

R

SUB

L

R

L

R

5.1 ANALOG OUT

REAR

REAR

CENTRE

L

INPUT

R

SUB

CENTRE

L

INPUT

R

SUB

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· Motiv 5

Connection: Stereo sources

Connecting the Motiv 5 to stereo sources

Stereo soundcard, notebook, MP3 player, satellite
receiver, TV set, game console, CD player, DJ mixer,
Discman, Walkman, etc…

The Motiv 5 can be used universally. The set can be

operated successfully with any of the above appli­ances. And not just in stereo, but also with virtual
surround sound, using the integrated “upmix” func­tion that involves all six of the Motiv 5 speakers.
This admittedly doesn’t sound as perfect as Dolby
Digital, but does sound better than pure stereo re­production.

NOTEBOOK

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

Here is how it works:
Connect the stereo output of your appliance to
the front left/right inputs on the rear connec­tor panel of the subwoofer. It is possible to use a

3.5mm mini-jack to stereo cinch adapter. All ve
satellite boxes are connected to the subwoofer
via the speaker cable. The subwoofer now pro­duces a mixed signal for all speakers. With this
type of connection, the four satellites reproduce

a stereo signal and the centre and the subwoofer

reproduce a mono signal.

SUBWOOFER MOTIV 5

Notebook/laptop

For 5.1 reproduction you usually
need an external sound card
with six analogue outputs. Dif­ferent companies offer solutions
for connection to the PCMCIA
port or via USB or FireWire. If
your notebook already has three
analogue mini-jack outputs,
please proceed as described in
the section “Connecting to a 5.1
sound card”.

REAR CENTRE

FRONT

LINE OUT

L

L

R

R

L

R

SUB

L
R

INPUT

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TV

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

DJ MIXER SUBWOOFER MOTIV 5

REAR CENTRE

FRONT

L
R

AUDIO OUT

L

R

L

R

SUB

L
R

INPUT

Please note

No other plugs should be in
the other sockets on the Motiv
5-Subwoofers (in Centre, Sub-

woofer, Rear R/L)!

Please note

No other plugs should be in
the other sockets on the Motiv
5-Subwoofers (in Centre, Sub-

woofer, Rear R/L)!

· Motiv 5

13

AV receiver settings are de­scribed in detail on page 15.

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The numerous possibilities for using the Mo­tiv 5 even include connection to an AV receiver.

Although designed to be fully active, the set is
partially active in cooperation with an AV receiv-

er. You can connect the Motiv 5 like a standard

speaker system: the ve satellites via speaker ca­ble to the corresponding speaker outputs front
R/L, rear R/L and centre of the AV receiver/ampli­er and the subwoofer from the front R input via
a mono-cinch cable to the sub out output on the
A/V receiver/amplier.

FRONT SPEAKER

+ –

FRONT SPEAKER

+ –

REAR SPEAKER

+ –

If the AV receiver/amplier has preamplier out­puts for all channels (front R/L, rear R/L, centre
and subwoofer), the Motiv 5 can also be connected
via three cinch cable pairs to the subwoofer and
the satellites via speaker cables to the subwoofer.
However, we recommend using the rst version.

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

In order to guarantee that the

(auto on) works correctly, the

front cinch input (front right)

has to be used. The auto on/

standby switch only reacts when

the front R input is being used.

The subwoofer also receives the

full subwoofer signal via this

channel! The subwoofer input

Information

automatic on function

can remain open.

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SUB

OUT

REAR SPEAKER

+ –

RIGHT

CENTRE

+ –

FRONT

+

+

+

+

+

LEFT

FRONT
RIGHT

REAR

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

CENTRE

–

–

–

–

–

AV RECEIVER SPEAKER OUTPUT

L

R

SUBWOOFER MOTIV 5

L

R

FRONT

REAR

CENTRE

L

INPUT

R

SUB

14

· Motiv 5

Settings: DVD player · Receiver ¦ Decoderstation

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with 5.1 analogue output

The Motiv 5 itself has no built-in decoder func-

tion. Therefore it is “dependent” on external de­coders when splitting the signals. This decoder is
a component of the DVD player software. Its set­up options differ greatly from model to model.
Please consult the handbook for your DVD player.

The following basic settings
should always be made:

4The front/centre/rear speakers should be

dened in the speaker set-up menu (speaker
management/bass management) of the DVD
player as “small” or “normal” (not “large”!).

4Set the subwoofer to “on” or “yes” in the

speaker set-up menu.

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During operation on the AV receiver, the Motiv 5 is
dependent on the AV receiver being set-up correctly.
Only when the receiver’s decoder assigns the signals
optimally will all of the boxes of the Teufel speaker
set be activated, as the Motiv 5 itself has no built­in decoder function. The set-up options for the AV
receiver differ greatly from appliance to appliance.
Please consult the handbook for your AV receiver.

The following basic settings
should always be made:

4Our front/centre/rear speakers should be

dened in the speaker set-up menu (speaker
management/bass management) of the AV re­ceiver as “small” or “normal” or (not “large”!).

4Set the subwoofer to “on” oder “yes” on the

speaker set-up menu.

4The optimal cut-off frequency is 120Hz. 100Hz

or 150Hz are also possible.

4Set the rocker switch of the subwoofer to

“Bypass”.

Decoderstation settings

Please observe the detailed description in the
Teufel Decoderstation manual or consult the sup­port section on our website: www.teufelaudio.com.

4The optimal cut-off frequency is 120Hz. 100Hz

or 150Hz are also possible.

4Set the rocker switch of the subwoofer to

“Bypass”.

· Motiv 5

15

Operating elements on the subwoofer

Q

Explanation of symbols

Q

R

Y

T

U

W

I
O

E

The arrow-headed lightning

symbol in an equilateral triangle

indicates the presence of a

dangerous uninsulated electrical

voltage within the system

housing and therefore a risk of

electrical shock.

The exclamation mark in an

triangle, as afxed to the appli-

ance, is to make the user aware

of important operating and

maintenance instructions.

0

1

This product complies with

European Community guidelines

2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.

Q Operating mode

When set to “Off”, the subwoofer is switched off,
and on when it is set to “On”. If you set the switch
to “Auto”, the subwoofer will switch on automati­cally when it receives an audiosignal. If it receives
no audiosignal, it switches itself off after about

20 minutes.

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The phase switch allows you to adjust the phase
of your amplier to the different listening posi­tions. For a subwoofer position between the front
speakers, we recommend 0°. For a position near
the listening area we recommend 180°. If the sub­woofer is in a different position, the setting at
180º can compensate for reduced bass reproduc-

tion.

E Sub bypass switch

If you operate your Motiv 5 with a source that
allows you to set the cut-off frequency (“Crosso­ver”), choose the position “Bypass”. If there is no
option to set the cut-off frequency (e.g. in de­vices that only offer a stereo signal) select “Sub”.

R Input

Connect your cinch cable from the playback de­vice (sound card/DVD player/Receiver) here.

T Speaker Out

Clamp the speaker cables from the ve satellites

here.

Y Voltage selection switch

Allows you to adjust for regional voltage differenc­es. The switch is preset to the standard European

voltage of 230 V. Under no circumstances should

the switch be moved to the 115 V position during
operation at 230 V.

U Power

When set to “Off”, the subwoofer is switched off,
and on when it is set to “On”.

I IEC socket

The mains power cable is connected here.

O Fuse

You can change the fuse here.

The dustbin symbol printed

on our products’ type plates

and ampliers states that

Lautsprecher Teufel guarantees

proper disposal of these speakers

and subwoofers in line with the

Electrical and Electronic

Appliance Act.

This product corresponds to

standards DIN EN 61140 (VDE

0140-1) and IEC 60417 of safety

class II and does not require

a safety plug, just the plug

included (2-pole). The casing has

reinforced or double insulation

against electric shock.

The separating equipment of

this equipment is the mains

plug, this separating equipment

must be usable without

Attention:

difculties.

16

· Motiv 5

Start-up · remote control

Start-up

Switch on the 5.1 amplier by setting the mains
switch on the rear U to “On” and set the opera­tion mode switch (“Off/Auto/On”) Q to “Automat-
ic” mode (middle position). If your PC/DVD player
is switched off or is not sending output to the 5.1
amplier, the 5.1 amplier will be in standby mode.
The 5.1 amplier switches on automatically when
it receives an audio signal. If the signal stops, it

will automatically return to standby mode af-

ter around twenty minutes. When the operation
mode switch Q is set to “On”, the 5.1 amplier
will stay on permanently (regardless of whether a
programme is running or not).

Settings on the display

It is also possible to perform all equalisation set­tings on the subwoofer of the Motiv 5 using the
remote control. The display for the settings is lo­cated on the front of the subwoofer.

Power

Mute

Main

Front

Rear

Centre

Subwoofer

What is shown on the subwoofer display:

Once the subwoofer has been switched on using
the rear main power switch, the Standby LED
lights up red when the system is in Standby mode.
While the subwoofer is being operated the Stand­by LED turns dark. In this case, the LED over the
word “Main” lights up red. The system is now ready
for operation.

Mute = all sounds switched off

Main = Master volume

Front = Volume of the front speakers
Rear = Volume of the rear speakers
Centre = Volume of the centre speakers

Sub = Volume of the subwoofer

The red LED marks the selected channel for ad­justment.

With the exception of Reset, all of the above

described functions can be accessed by the
remote control.

Please note

If you are going to be away
for a long period of time or
if the 5.1 amplier is not
being used, switch the mains
switch U to “Off”.

Channel
Select

Volume

Reset

+–

Mute

The “Mute” button immediately mutes the com­plete system; if you press it again, the system re­turns to its previous operating status. When the
system has been muted, the LED over the word
“Mute” on the front of the subwoofer lights up

continuously in red.

The “Channel Selection” button scrolls through

each of the available control areas of the sub­woofer.

Use the [+] and [-] keys in the “Volume” area to
set each required level. During level increases or
decreases, the adjoining LEDs ash red. Once the
maximum or minimum level has been reached, the
respective LED lights up constantly.
You should ensure that all of the speakers gener­ate the same level at the listening position. In or­der to achieve this, it is best to use a sound level
meter and the signal generator built into the DVD
player/AV receiver.

The level set is automatically saved by the sub­woofer.

Press the “Reset” button to reset the system to its

original factory settings.

· Motiv 5

17

Frequently asked questions

The subwoofer is buzzing, what can I do?

These buzzing noises may be produced by connected
devices or interference in the power supply.
Please perform the following test to help determine

the cause of the buzzing.

1. Disconnect all cinch cables from the subwoofer’s in­put jacks. If this eliminates the buzzing noise, please
proceed to step B. Otherwise, start with step A.

. Connect the subwoofer’s power cable to a different
power circuit (e.g. kitchen or bedroom).
If the subwoofer continues to buzz, please contact our
support team.

If this action stops the buzzing noise, it means there is
interference in your power supply. This may be caused
by a dimmer switch or charging devices, for example.
To determine the source of interference, please dis­connect all electrical appliances from the mains power
supply in succession. As soon as the buzzing noise dis­appears, you have found the source.

B. In this case, an “interference loop” is responsible for
the fault. Please proceed as follows in order to ascer-

tain the cause.

“There is no sound –
neither from the satellites nor from the subwoofer”

Please check if the LEDs on the front of
the subwoofer display are illuminated; if
not, change the fuse of the subwoofer
as it might be blown, possibly as a re­sult of a power surge. The Motiv 5’s fuse
compartment is located underneath the
IEC power connector (see illustration
of page 16, item O). Use a small screw
driver to lever this out, exchange both

fuses and then return the fuse switch

to the fuse compartment. The subwoofer should now work - if it
does not contact Lautsprecher Teufel.

“The subwoofer doesn’t start in auto-standby mode – or
goes into standby too quickly”

Please check whether the level settings in the speaker/bass man­agement of the signal source (DVD player, sound card, receiver) is
at a high value (around +4 dB to maximum). The higher this value,

the sooner the subwoofer will start.

Is the switch on the back of the subwoofer in the middle po­sition “Auto”? During receiver operation: Is the subwoofer out
cinch cable from the receiver connected to the front in R of the
subwoofer?

ĕ Disconnect the lead from your cable or satellite con-
nection from the TV receiver and check whether the

buzzing noise disappears. If so, use a sheath current
lter for the cable connection to stop the loop, e.g. the
coax AC 9022 ED sheath current lter. If you have satel­lite television, please connect the satellite receiver to
the Decoderstation using an optical cable like Teufel’s
optical digital cable.

ĕ If this action fails to solve the problem, please con­tact us again so we can provide further individual as-

sistance.

“There is no sound or distorted sound from one of the satel­lites – all of the other satellites are working”.

In order to pinpoint the defect more specically, please swap

the non-functioning satellite for a functioning satellite in or­der to determine whether the defect is in the satellite or the

subwoofer. If the previously non-functioning satellite plays on a
different channel of the subwoofer, the defect is probably in the
subwoofer electronics. If the satellite does not play on a differ­ent channel, the satellite is defective.

“There is no sound from the subwoofer – all of the other sat­ellites are working”.

You can check the function of the subwoofer by connecting the

subwoofer cinch input on the subwoofer only to the output from
one of the front channels L/R front on the sound card or a de­vice such as a portable CD player. If the subwoofer now plays, it

could not have been getting the correct signal before. Either the

cinch cable is defective or the subwoofer output of your source
appliance is not generating a signal.
Alternatively, set the subwoofer volume to “minimum” (LED
lights up constantly), remove the subwoofer cinch cable from
the PC/DVD player/AV receiver, increase the volume carefully
and touch the central cinch contact with your nger. If you can
hear buzzing or crackling, there is an error in the PC/DVD player/

18

· Motiv 5

Frequently asked questions

AV receiver or its settings. If the subwoofer stays silent, please

read the following frequently asked questions carefully.

»The Subwoofer switches off after playing high volumes for

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It is possible that you have operated the Motiv 5 beyond its per­formance limits.

If the system is operated with excess volume, the safety shut-

down may activate. This safety shut-down is mandatory for safe-

ty reasons and prevents the power pack, the power ampliers
and the speakers from sustaining damage. When this shut-down
switch is activated, it means that the system has exceeded its
performance boundaries.

Our problem-solving tips:

4 Position the speakers of the Motiv 5 closer to where you are
sitting. Then less power will be needed for loud sound reproduc-

tion.

4Use an AV receiver tto power the satellites with power. This re­lieves the power supply and the power ampliers of the Motiv 5.

However, a fault condition cannot be ruled out if the Motiv 5

switches off at lower volumes in rooms of 30m

2

or less.

We are unable to authorize additional active cooling of the pow­er amplier. It no longer corresponds to the specications for
the operation of our products. Failures caused in this way can
clearly be attributed to negligent action by the user. As opera-

tion with active cooling has a direct effect on the function of

the product, it voids all guarantee claims.

“The subwoofer does not play with stereo sources such as

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dependent peculiarity of the Motiv 5 and not a defect . As you
can set the volume yourself using the volume options on your
PC/DVD player, instead of using the remote control and the
equalizer on the subwoofer, this critical setting point can simply

be avoided in everyday life.

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In rare cases it may be possible to receive radio/interference
frequencies; this depends on the local environment. Please re-

move all cinch cables from the subwoofer and check whether

the interference still occurs. We recommend trying out shorter,
higher quality, shielded cinch connection cables.

“The satellites crackle”

Please disconnect the Teufel speaker system from your PC or

other connected devices by loosening the cable connection and

check whether the “crackling” stops. Try operating the set with
a different power source/in a different room ( just use an ex­tension cable). If you can still hear the crackling, please check
which satellite is affected by swapping them over and nding

out whether it is the satellite or the subwoofer electronics that

are generating the excessive crackling. If the fault “moves” with
the satellite, the satellite is affected. On the other hand, if the
crackling is still on the same channel, the subwoofer amplier
electronics are responsible.

“The satellites hiss”

Generally speaking, the Motiv 5 is a very low-noise system. In
the high range area, very good-quality high-resolution speaker
systems can expose the defective quality of a signal source (e.g.
from mp3 les or analogue cassette recordings) that is hardly
noticeable on less high-quality speakers.

The Motiv 5 is purely a playback system – it has no built-in decoder
function. Therefore it is “dependent” on external decoders split­ting the signals. This decoder is a component of the sound card
or DVD player software. If the signal only plays on two satellites in
stereo mode, for example, the correct allocation in the software
of the sound card/DVD player is either not possible or not cor-

rectly set.

The Motiv 5 is “blameless” – it only plays back the signals it re­ceives. Therefore, correct allocation in the software of the sound
card/DVD player is essential. Please contact the support depart­ment of the sound card/DVD player manufacturer.

“I can hear background noises that only occur at certain
volumes”

When the background noises keep occurring at certain levels in
“steps of 10”, the phenomenon you have described is a design-

You can check the basic noise level by connecting an output
signal (via a cinch cable) from an external source that is guar­anteed to be good quality – such as a music CD on a portable
CD player – to the front L/R input on the subwoofer. If all of the
satellites are now playing noise-free, then they were not getting

the correct signal before. Either the cinch cable is defective (try

swapping them) or the output of your source appliance is not
producing a sufcient signal.

However, if you continue to hear increased noise on this chan­nel there is possibly a fault in the Motiv 5. Please check which
satellite is affected by swapping the satellites over and nding

out whether it is the satellite or the subwoofer electronics that

are generating the excessive noise. If the fault “moves” with the
satellite, the satellite is affected. On the other hand, if the noise
remains on the same channel, the subwoofer amplier electron­ics are responsible.

· Motiv 5

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Frequently asked questions · Cleaning · Technical data

“When I switch the PC on or off I can hear a loud snapping
or crackling.”

The speaker system reproduces any kind of acoustic signal that
it receives from the signal source. It cannot differentiate be­tween useful and disruptive signals. When the PC’s sound card
transfers the on/off impulses to the box set, the speakers will
reproduce it. These will not usually damage your speakers. Nev­ertheless, we recommend minimising the volume using the PC’s
software before switching off, in order to limit these strong
impulses.

Basic function test

You can check the function of the subwoofer and the satellites

by only connecting the (stereo) signal from an external source
that is guaranteed to be good quality – such as a music CD
played on a (portable) CD player – via a cinch cable (and possibly
a Y adaptor) with the front input L/R on the subwoofer.
The other four inputs on the subwoofer do not need to be occu­pied (= cinch cable disconnected). Using this connection set-up
for front in L/R, the Motiv 5 amplier activates all satellites and

the subwoofer via internal distribution.

If the subwoofer and all ve satellites now play the signal from
a directly connected CD player properly, the Motiv 5 was not re-

ceiving the correct signal before.

Either the cinch cable is defective (try exchanging it) or the out­put of your source appliance is not producing the correct signal.
If you continue to experience unwanted noise/individual mal­functions, there is possibly a defect in the Teufel system.

Cleaning

To make sure you are able to enjoy your product from Laut­sprecher Teufel for a long time, please note the following tips:

Do not expose the casing to direct sunlight.

Avoid extreme temperature differences and protect your speak-

ers from moisture.

When cleaning the speaker, only use a slightly damp or dry cloth.
Abrasive cleaners and products that contain alcohol should be
avoided. Remove dust from the membrane very carefully with a

dry cloth.

Technical data

Technical data can be found on our homepage at:

www.teufelaudio.com.

Please contact our service department if you have any questions, suggestions or if there is anything you think we could do better.

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

Gewerbehof Buelowbogen · Buelowstraße 66
D-10783 Berlin (Germany)

Ph .: 00800 200 300 40

Fax: [phone]

www.teufelaudio.com

All information is provided without guarantee of correctness.
Subject to technical changes; typing errors and mistakes
excepted.

Technical specifications and operating instructions

Decoderstation 5

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Technical description and operating instructions for Decoderstation 5

For your information

The information in this document may be changed
without advance notification and does not repre­sent any obligation on the part of Lautsprecher
Teufel GmbH.
No part of these operating instructions may be
copied in any way, whether electronically, mecha­nically, using photocopies or recordings, or trans­ferred without the prior written agreement of
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.

© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 1.2, May 2009

Trademarks

® All trademarks are the property of their re­spective owners.

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.
©1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Original packaging

We recommend that you keep the packaging if you
want to take advantage of your right to return
goods withn eight weeks, because we can only ac­cept the Decoderstation 5 IN ITS ORIGINAL
PACKAGING. We are unable to supply empty boxes!

Contact

Please contact our service department if you have
any questions, suggestions or if there is anything
you think we could do better:

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

Buelowstrasse 66
D-10783 Berlin (Germany)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.teufel.eu

Technical data

Technical data can be found in the product de­scription on our website at:
www.teufel.eu

Warranty terms

There is a two-year warranty on equipment and
labour for electronics, starting from the date of
purchase, with the exception of damage caused
by incorrect use or electrical or mechanical over­load. An original copy of our invoice is required as
the warranty document. This warranty is only valid
for electronics that was purchased from Teufel by
end users for their own private use. The warranty
is not valid for electronics that the end user has
purchased from a different distributor. For third­party products, the warranty conditions of the
respective manufacturers shall apply. If the Teufel
product is sold on pr ivately, the warranty may be
transferred to the purchaser, providing that the
original proof of purchase is also transferred.

Returns

Teufel grants customers the right to return or
exchange goods within eight weeks of purchase,
with reimbursement of the full purchase price
paid. The return of individual components from a
set is only possible if these components are also
offered for sale separately by Lautsprecher Teu­fel. If one or more components are returned, any
price discount given by Lautsprecher Teufel on all
components in a set as part of the price for the
set is waived. When returning a component, the
customer will be reimbursed for the pr ice diffe­rence between the set price and the purchase pri­ce of the individual components retained by him/
her. The financial outcome for the customer is as
if they had bought the remaining components at
the individual price from the outset.

You can find more information on the subject of
returns on the returns form that accompanies
the delivery or online in the support area of our
website, www.teufel.eu.

If you need to return an item, do not act without
the prior agreement of Lautsprecher Teufel.

We can only process and accept returns if you
have told us about the return by telephone
first and discussed the procedure with us!

3

Decoderstation 5 ·

Technische Beschreibung und Bedienungsanleitung Impaq 400

Contents

Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Instructions for safety and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking • Contents • Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front / Display Decoderstation 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Back / Decoderstation 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Signal sources with digital and analogue outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the Decoderstation 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Overall volume and equalising the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Input source, surround and speaker configuration and equalisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the speaker size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4

 · Decoderstation 5

Instructions for safety and care

Please read the following safety

information carefully.

Risk of suffocation – keep

packaging materials (e.g. the

plastic bags and lm) out of

the reach and sight of children.

Risk of electrocution – do not

leave children unsupervised with

electrical devices!

In case of emergency:

If any of the following occur,

disconnect the appliance from

the mains and consult our

technicians:

Ě If the plug or cable is damaged

Ě If foreign bodies or liquid have

entered the appliance,

Ě If the appliance has been

in direct contact with rain or

Ě If the appliance does not play,

even if you have followed the

Ě If the appliance has been

dropped or damaged in some

We cannot accept any respon-

sibility for incidents that occur

because safety information has

other water,

instructions for use

other way.

not been adhered to.

Important: Please read through these op erating instruc­tions very carefully! It is essential that you take not e of all
of the s afety information and operating instruc tions before
switching on the appliance. Please keep these operating in­structions in a safe place for future reference.

Essential: Please read the operating instructions. You should
also follow all instructions for start-up and ongoing use

Caution – moisture and sunlight: Never operate the appli­ances in damp rooms , i.e. near baths, showers, wash basins,
drains, in damp cellars or next to swimming pools. Never
expose the device t o high humidity and do not place it in di­rect sunlight. D o not expose device to dripping or splashing
water. Do not place objects filled w ith liquids, such as vases
on the device.

Information on location: Do not use the appliances un­secured in vehicles, in unst able places, on wobbly stands or
furniture or suppor ts that are too small. The spe akers could
fall down and injure people, including you. The appliance must
not b e placed near sources of heat. This includes radiators
and heaters, ovens and other appliances that emit heat (e.g.
amplifiers). Sources of heat may not be placed on the appli­ance e.g. fan heaters or candles.

Ventilation: Any slits and openings in the casing have been
provided for ventilation. Their purpose is to guarantee reliable
operation and to prevent the appliance from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered, including by placing
the appliance on a bed, sofa, carpet or other soft surface. Do
not place any newspapers or table cloths, etc. on the appliance.
Additional active cooling of the appliance is generally not per­mitted.

Electrical supply: The appliance must only be supplied from
a power source with the correct voltage, as specified on the
identification lab el. If you are unsure about the electr icity
supply in your home, please contact us or your electricity
supplier for more information. Only the mains adapter pro­vided should be used for the electricity supply. This mains
adapter must not be modified under any circumstance s. Re­gulations on polarity and e arth connection must be adhered
to. Only use an appropriate mains plug for the mains cable.

Information on wiring: Please place the power cord flat and
flush to the wall and floor. Cables that are laid loosely present
a trip hazard. This could also result in interference and cause
the sound to be disrupted. The electricity supply cable should
be laid so that it is not likely t o be stepped on or squashed
from the sides or above by he avy objects. Damaged cables
must be replaced. Pay p articular attention to the cable/plug
connection, the mains socket and the cable output from the
subwoofer. If a fault is discovered, the appliance and the ca­bling must be disconnected f rom the mains immediately and
the defective cable must be replaced.
Remove the appliance’s power supply cable from the socket
for longer periods of absence or non-use.

Batteries: Be sure to insert the b atter ies with correct posi­tive (+) and negative (-) polarities. Use batteries of the s ame
type; never use different types of batteries together. If the

batteries leak remove them immediately and wipe away the
liquid inside the battery compartment. Risk of explosion! Ne­ver throw batteries in a fire. Batteries must not be exposed
to sun or heat.

During thunderstorms: In order to avoid damage caused by
lightning strikes, the appliance should be swit ched off and
also unplugged from the mains socket as soon as a thunder­storm is expected.

Risk of overload: You should not overload wall sockets, ex­tension cables or inte grated appliance sockets, bec ause this
could potentially lead to short circuits and even fires. Avoid
turning up the volume control very high even when using a
compatible amplifier.

Foreign bodies and liquids: Foreign bodies and liquids must
not get into the appliance via its openings under any circum­stances, as they could come into contact with part s carrying
high voltages, which could then cause short circuits and fires.
Therefore, do not spill any liquids of any kind on the device.

Troubleshooting: D o not attempt to repair the appliance
yourself. Contact our service department first for autho­risation, if you think that you can repair the fault yourself.
Otherwise the appliance must be sent in for testing.

Unusual sounds: Any unusual sounds occur during use or the
sound become s distorted, the speaker output must be red­uced immediately so that the system plays an undistorted
sound.

Information on volume: Loud noises c an damage hearing.
Sudden high sound pressure may be created, particularly if
a subwoofer in »Standby/Auto On« mode is switched on by a
bass impulse at full volume. In addition to physical damage,
please be aware of possible psychological consequence s.
Children and pets require par ticular care. If necessary, set
the volume control of your signal source device or amplifier
to a low level. At high volumes, always keep a certain distance
from the appliance and never have your ears right next to
the speaker.

Care instructions and cleaning

To make sure you are able to enjoy your Lautsprecher Teufel
product for a long time, please note the following tips:

Ě Do not expose the case to direct sunlight .
Avoid extreme fluctuations in temperature and protect
your speakers from moisture.
Ě Please only use a lightly dampened or dr y cloth to clean
the Decoderstation 5.
Ě Abrasive cleaners, products that contain alcohol and
household chemicals should be avoided.
Ě Disconne ct the appliance from the mains before cleaning.

5

Decoderstation 5 ·

Teufel Decoderstation 5

Dear Customer,

many thanks for buying the Decoderstation 5.

You have bought a very high quality decoder, be­cause Teufel appliances are fitted with high quali­ty components and have been carefully made.

Please read these instructions carefully before
operating the unit and store the manual in a safe
place for future reference. If you have any ques­tions you can contact our engineers on +49(30)­300 9 300. You can also send us an e-mail using
the contact form at www.teufel.eu. Please have
your invoice number ready, so we can immediately
locate your product and provide the best possible
support.

Before contacting us with a question, please read
these instructions carefully and visit our website
at www.teufel.eu, where you can find the answers
to many questions in the »FAQ/Support« area.

Please also refer to our safety information on
page 4 of these operating instructions and only
use the appliance once you have read the safety
information.
Please take note of the serial number displayed on
the sticker on the box (e.g. DE00509070122A-025)
and this invoice number:

My INVOICE NUMBER is:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

My SERIAL NUMBER is:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

This serial number and the invoice number make
it easier for us to process your request quickly if
you require service.

Please make a note of your
serial number and invoice
number.

6

 · Decoderstation 5

Unpacking · Contents · Attachments

You can order the optional

attachments shown directly

from our online store:

www.teufel.eu .

Explosion hazard with

inappropriate replace-

Replacement only by the

same or an equivalent

type. Not expose batteries

to excessively warms as

the device for a longer

period of time: remove the

batteries from remote
control and store them

appropriately to prevent

possible damage from

Warning:

ment of the battery.

sunshine, re or like.

If you plan to not use

leaking.

Unpacking

Fold the flaps on the top of the box outward, re­move the rigid foam or polystyrene and carefully
lift the appliance out of the box.

For your own benefit, we recommend that you do
not dispose of the box as it can be used to guaran­tee safe transport if the device requires servicing
later on.

Contents

Ě 1 x Decoderstation 5

Ě 1 x Infrared remote control

Ě 1 x Batteries for the remote control

Ě 1 x Mains adapter

Ě 1 x Operating instructions

Accessories (optional)

Mono-cinch cable

You can connect the
Decoderstation 5 to a
coaxial digital output
using the mono cinch
cable available from our
online shop.

Optical fibre (Toslink)

You can connect the
Decoderstation 5 to
appliances with an optical
digital output using the
optical fibre cable avail­able from our online shop.

Equalisation measuring
device

The equalisation measu­ring device also available
from our online shop
allows the Decodersta­tion 5 to be precisely
equalised. We advise using
a gauge measuring device
because you cannot
achieve a similarly good
result by equalising the
levels by ear.

Teufel Y adapter cable
The first choice for sound
connections from PC
or portable CD or MP3
players to the Decoder­station 5. Connection to
almost any sound card is
ensured by using the thin
plug on the 3.5mm jack.
Available in 1.5 metre,

2.5 metre and 5 metre
lengths.

7

Decoderstation 5 ·

Introduction

About the Decoderstation 5

Decoderstation 5 is a stand-alone decoder that
can be used to process audio signals from analo­gue and digital sources.
The appliance not only makes it possible to switch
between various signals, it can also enhance ste­reo signal sources, for example, for a surround
sound experience. The Decoderstation 5 is the
perfect appliance for anybody who wants to ope­rate a fully active speaker set without missing out
on the comprehensive features that are otherwise
only offered by AV-receivers.

The following signal sources can be connected
to the Decoderstation 5:

Digital signal sources

The Decoderstation 5 can decode digital signals
and reproduce them via the integrated analogue

5.1 multi-channel output . Digital sources such as
DVD players that can transfer multi-channel digi­tal sound tracks with the appropriate media (e.g.
film DVDs) are especially well-suited to this type
of connection. The digital signals are transmitted
to the optical or coaxial connections of the Deco­derstation 5.

Analogue signal sources

The Decoderstation 5 also offers ample connec­tion options for analogue stereo sources. A total
of three cinch stereo inputs are available for the
same number of stereo signal sources. These
two-channel stereo signals can be emitted with
the Decoderstation 5 in various surround modes
(configurations), for example in Dolby Pro-Logic II
format encrypted in the stereo signal. This means
that it is possible to reproduce all stereo sources
effectively over several channels, either with or
without the use of rear surround speakers.

Analogue 5.1 signal input

The Decoderstation 5 has an analogue 5.1 input.
You can connect the appropriate signal sources,
e.g. from a computer soundcard, here and forward
them to the connected sound system.

Equalising the 5.1 speaker system

In addition, the comprehensive setting options of
the Decoderstation 5 allow perfect equalisation
of the speakers and therefore audio adjustment
for your individual loudspeaker settings.

8

 · Decoderstation 5

Description of the display

and operating elements

on the front of the

Decoderstation 5.

Function: Front / Display Decoderstation 5

E mute-button

W return-button

dial control Q

Please note that the

Note

Decoderstation 5 dis-

play will automatically

return to its default

state after a few

seconds if no input

has been given.

Switching on the Decoderstation 5

Switch on the Decoderstation 5 by pressing the
dial control. The appliance will be ready for use af­ter a few seconds. A progress bar will be shown in
the display during this time.

Switching off the Decoderstation 5

Switch off the Decoderstation 5 by pressing the
dial control for one second. Alternatively you can
use the »Off« button on the remote control, which
immediately switches off the appliance.

Standby

Soft blue illumination around the main dial indi­cates stand-by mode and that the Decoderstation
5 is ready to start up.

Display

The two-line display is your central information
source about the status of the Decoderstation 5.
All setting parameters are displayed here.

CD
PLII Music

Signal source

Default display state

The left of the top line always shows the signal
source selected: »5.1« for analogue multi-channel
input, »OPT1« and »OPT2« (optical inputs), »COAX1«
and »COAX2« (coaxial inputs) and »TV«, »CD« and
»AUX« (analogue stereo inputs).
The overall volume is displayed in the form of a bar
display to the r ight of this. The second line shows
the surround configuration that is active at that
time for the selected input.
More information on volume control and the
sound configurations provided can be found on
pages 15 and 16.

Surround configuration

Overall volume

Operation from the appliance itself

You can control all of the Decoderstation 5 menu
functions using the dial control, its push function,
and the return button. An overview of the menu
can be found on page 14.

Q Dial control with push function

The dial control is used to select menu items, spe­cific parameters, and to adjust values. It controls
the overall volume of the system in its default
setting.
The push function of the dial control performs
several functions:

Ě Calling up the main menu from the default
setting
Ě Confirmation of selection and access to subme­ nus

Ě Exiting submenus / value input
Ě Confirmation of input - certain parameters, for

example configuration of speaker size, require
input confirmation in order to be accepted.

W Return

While you are descending the menu structure of
the Decoderstation 5 using the push function of
the dial control, the return button is used to navi­gate the next menu level up or to leave the entry
field without entering any new values.
For example, if you are equalising an individual
speaker, pressing Return once will take you to the
next menu up and pressing it twice will take you to
the main menu. Pressing Return several times lets
you quit the menu input and the Decoderstation 5
will return to its default display state.

E Mute

Pressing the button once will mute the Decoder­station 5. If you press it again the appliance will
return to the level previously selected. The mute
state is shown in the display of the Decodersta­tion 5.

9

Decoderstation 5 ·

Function: Back / Decoderstation 5

Description of the
connections on the back of
the Decoderstation 5 and
their functions.

5.1 Channel Output (Pre Out)

A decoded analogue multi-channel sound signal is
emitted via an analogue 5.1 output. Alternatively
you can also use the outputs for the left and right
front channels for reproduction in stereo. One
cinch cable is required per channel to connect to
an external appliance (e.g. a subwoofer with multi­channel input), that is a total of six mono cinch
cables or three stereo cinch cables.
Ě Front left/right: Sound outputs of the left and
right front channels

Ě Centre: Sound output of the centre channel
Ě Sub: Subwoofer output

(The subwoofer output reproduces the
frequency area below 150Hz).
Ě Rear left/right: Sound outputs of the left and
right surround channels.

5.1 In

The Decoderstation 5 has an analogue 5.1 input.
You can connect the appropriate signal sources,
e.g. from a professional computer soundcard,
here and forward them to the connected sound
system.

TV · CD · Aux ·Stereo In

You can connect the stereo cinch cable (left /
right) for connection to the analogue outputs of
your stereo reproduction appliances (e.g. TV set,
CD player, video recorder etc.) here.

Optical 1 · Optical 2 (Digital In)

For connecting the decoder with a digital signal
source in optical format (Toslink). You can buy the
cable required from the Lautsprecher Teufel on­line shop.

Coaxial 1 · Coaxial 2 (Digital In)

For connecting the decoder with a digital signal
source in coaxial format (cinch).

+ 12 V

DC in power supply from included AC wall adapter.

Note

You will need an extra
phono pre-amplier
to connect a record
player.

10

 · Decoderstation 5

Function: Remote control

With the included remote control you can fully
control all of the Decoderstation 5 settings from
the comfort of your sofa.

Standby

Activate the Decoderstation 5 using the standby
button of the remote control. Switches the de­vice to active operation (press once) or back into
standby mode (by pressing again). You can always
tell if the device is ready for operation because
the background of the dial control will light up.

Mute

Pressing the button once will mute the Decoder­station 5. If you press it again the appliance will
return to the level previously selected. The mute
status is shown in the display of the Decodersta­tion 5.

You can select the required input using the se­lection buttons on the remote control.

5.1

Direct selection of the analogue 5.1 signal input
on the back of the decoder as input source.

Optical 1 · 2

These buttons select one of the two optical di­gital inputs on the back of the decoder as input
source.

Coax 1 · 2

These buttons select one of the two coaxial di­gital inputs on the back of the decoder as input
source.

TV · CD · Aux

Each of these buttons select one of the three ana­logue stereo inputs on the back of the decoder
as input source.

Display

Pressing this button once switches the LC display
off. Pressing the button again switches the LC dis­play back on.

Return

Pressing the return button once will end the cur­rent screen menu or return to the default display
state.

11

Decoderstation 5 ·

Function: Remote control

Mode

You can select the various surround configu­rations of the Decoderstation 5 by repeatedly
pressing this button.

Spe aker

You can select the various speaker configura­tions of the Decoderstation 5 by repeatedly
pressing this button.

Te st

After this button has been pressed, the Deco­derstation 5 produces test signals for equalising
the speakers. The test signal is then emitted
from each loudspeaker in turn (see p. 15 – equali­sing the speakers).

Volume + / – (speaker symbols)

You can use these two buttons to increase or
reduce the overall volume of the Decoderst ation
5 or the individual speaker levels. The current
setting is shown in the LC display.

Left / right arrow

Pressing these buttons triggers the same
functions as rotating the control wheel on the
Decoderstation 5.

OK

Pressing this button triggers the same functions
as pressing the dial control on the Decodersta­tion 5 (push function).

Front L.

This button leads straight back to the volume
control of the left front speaker.

Front R.

This button leads straight back to the volume
control of the right front speaker.

Centre

This button leads straight back to the volume
control of the centre speaker.

Side L.

This button leads straight back to the volume
control of the left surround speaker.

Side R.

This button leads straight back to the volume
control of the right surround speaker.

Subwoofer

This button leads straight back to the volume
control of the subwoofer.

Inserting or changing the batteries.

Please change the batteries if the remote
control stops working even when right next to
the Decoderstation 5.

Please note:

Ě Do not combine new and old batteries
Ě Do not use different types of batteries
Ě Observe polarity and the markings in the

battery compar tment

Note

You can reproduce all
of the functions of the
dial control using the OK
button and both arrow
buttons, left and right.

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Example allocation of

inputs and outputs of the

Decoderstation 5

Note

You can vary the

allocation of inputs.

For example, the audio

output of a TV set can
also be operated from

Aux (here: MP3 player).

Connection

6 x Cinch cable 6 x Cinch cable

Cinch cable

Cinch cable

Cinch cable

Cinch cabelCinch cable

Cinch cabel

Cinch cable

Cinch cable

Cinch cable

Cinch cable

Digital audio cable

Digital audio cable

Mains power cable

5.1 amplifier
system, e.g. multi­channel subwoofer
with 5.1 input

Analogue 5.1 signal

source, e.g. profes­sional sound card

MP3-Player

CD recorder

CD player/

Video recorder /

TV set

DAT recorder /

SAT receiver

PC sound card

DVD recorder

DVD player /

Games console

Mains power cable

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Decoderstation 5 ·

Connection

The Decoderstation 5 is perfect for combining
digital and analogue signal sources. With four di­gital and three analogue inputs and an analogue

5.1 signal input it offers connections for numerous
signal sources.

Connecting digital signal sources

The Decoderstation 5 automatically recognises
the signal format transferred via the digital in­puts, decodes the data flow and changes it into a
stereo or multi-channel signal.

Connection to one of the two optical digital
inputs

E.g. sound card with digit al output, CD player, DVD
player / recorder and sat receiver etc.

Use an optical digital cable (Toslink) to connect
appliances with optical digital output.

Before connecting the optical digital cable, remo­ve the protective caps from the fibre optics and
connection jacks. You can obtain the optical cable
required from the Teufel online shop.

Connection to one of the two coaxial digital

inputs

E.g. sound card with digital output, DVD player / re­corder, sat receiver and games console etc.

Use a cinch cable for connecting appliances

with coaxial digital output.

Connection of signal sources with analogue out­puts.

In addition to the digital inputs, the Deco­derstation 5 also has three analogue stereo
inputs.

They can be assigned to analogue appliances of
your choice, for example, a stereo sound card, an
MP3 player, a TV set, CD player, or video recorder
etc.
Either a stereo cinch cable or a 3.5mm mini-jack-Y
adapter cable is required per appliance (e.g. for
connecting to an MP3 player).

Connecting an analogue 5.1 signal source e.g.
multi-channel computer sound card, etc.

The 5.1 input of the Decoderstation 5 is used for
connecting external, analogue 5.1 signal sources,
such as a professional sound card or a DVD player
with analogue outputs. One cinch cable is required
per channel for connection, i.e. a total of six mono
cinch cables or three stereo cinch cables.

Using the 5.1 input as a 4th stereo input

If you require an extra (fourth) stereo input , you
can use the 5.1 input for that. Connect your analo­gue signal source, for example a cassette recorder,
to the Front Left and Front Right inputs.

When connecting the
devices, please note the
relevant information in
the handbooks for the
components used.

Note

The 5.1 input is not inu­enced by the surround­specic parameters of
the Decoderstation 5.
Except for changing
the overall volume, the
signal connected here is
only forwarded from the
input to the output of the
Decoderstation 5.
Select the sound setting
»5.1 Direct«.
The other settings relate
to the Front Left and
Front Right inputs, i.e. to
operation as a 4th stereo
input.

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The display shows arrows

Note

during selection. If you

follow these arrows,

further choices will be

made available.

Setting-up the Decoderstation 5

Menu structure

You can access the default display settings in the
main menu by pressing the push button of the dial
control once.
You can find more specific information on naviga­tion within the menu structure on page 8.

Menu entry Selection Value range

»MAIN MENU«

MAIN MENU

INPUT

* The availability of these

entries depends on the

surround and speaker

congurations selected.

** The availability of the

subwoofer entry depends

on the speaker size

selected.

*** The delay function is only

available for 3.1 stereo and

5.1 stereo speaker
congurations.

»INPUT« »5.1«

»OPT 1«
»OPT 2«
»COAX 1«
»COAX 2«
»T V«
»CD«
»AUX«

»SURROUND« »2.1 Stereo«

»3.1 Stereo« *
»PLII Movie« *
»PLII Music« *
»5.1 Stereo« *
»5.1 Direct« *

»SPEAKER« »3.1 Channel«

»2.1 Channel«

»LEVEL« »Left« ±12 dB

»Center« * ±12 dB
»Sub«** ±12 dB
»Right« ±12 dB
»Side L« * ±12 dB
»Side R« * ±12 dB

»DELAY« *** »Center Spk« 0 - -1,5 m

»Side Spks« 0 - -8,4 m

»SPEAKER SIZE« »LLL«

»LLL+Sub«
»LSL«
»LSL+Sub«
»LSS«
»LSS+Sub«
»SSS+Sub«

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Decoderstation 5 ·

Setting-up the Decoderstation 5

Overall volume control

You can control the overall volume of the Decoder­station 5 at any time by turning the dial control.
You can reduce the volume by turning the dial to
the left and increase it by turning it to the right.
The control area ranges from -54dB to +10dB. If
»---« is shown on the display, you have selected the
minimum volume.

CD
Volume –35dB

Equalising the speakers*

Before familiarising yourself with the other func­tions of the appliance, we recommend that you
perform a basic equalisation of the volume of the
connected speakers. The aim of this equalisation
is to set the same volume level at the listening po­sition for each of the channels. This is the only way
to achieve harmonious and balanced reproduction
of the various channels.

Make sure you are in the best possible and most
central place for listening. Press the standby
button on the remote control and the Decoder­station 5 will be ready for use. Make sure that all
signal-sources, any DVD players connected, are not
active. Choose a value of -35 dB, for example, as a
reference master volume.
The aim is to set the levels of the centre, sub and
rear in relation to the output level set on the
front speaker.
Press the »Test« button on the remote control.
This activates a test tone that cycles through all
satellites and the subwoofer in sequence.

Test Tone

Right 0dB

First make sure that the left and right front spea­kers are set to 0dB. You can select the required
speaker simply by pressing a button on the remote
control and then adjusting its volume up to ±12dB
using the volume buttons.

You now can increase or decrease the levels for
the centre, both surround speakers and the sub­woofer until you can hear these four speakers at

the same volume as both front speakers.
Press the »Return« button again to complete the
calibration process.

Equalisation by ear often requires several attemp­ts and does not always provide perfect results
right away. For perfect equalisation of the spea­kers we recommend using a volume level measu­ring device, available online in the Teufel shop.
This device will last a lifetime and allows you to
make far more precise settings than by ear. Bass
levels in particular are often set too loud – exact
adjustment is only guaranteed using a measuring
device.

Mute

Pressing the button once will mute the Decoder­station 5. If you press it again the appliance will
return to the level previously selected. The mute
status is shown in the display of the Decodersta­tion 5.

CD MUTE

PLII Music

* You only need to equalise
the speakers when using a

5.1 surround set.
In pure stereo mode, set
the volumes for the left
and right front speakers
to 0dB each.
By lowering r raising one
channel you can optimise
the sound experience for
an asymmetrical listening
situation, similar to a
balance controller.

Note

Make sure that the
emitting amplier (e.g.
Concept E Magnum)
reproduces all of the
channels at the same
volume.

Note

The volume setting of the
subwoofer may be slightly
different when playing
back music compared
with playing home cinema
sound, depending on
the recording quality
and mixing. Whereas a
solid bass element often
predominates on DVDs with
lots of special effects, the
desired level is sometimes
not achieved for music
(especially if the set has
been set up for ideal DVD
playback). Your personal
taste is the best guide
for nding a compromise
between the two sources.
You can directly adjust the
subwoofer level as required
at any time using the
»Subwoofer« button on the
remote control.

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Setting-up the Decoderstation 5

The Decoderstation 5

* Note

memorises the selected

surround conguration

for each input separately.

For example, you can

listen to your CDs as a

conventional two-channel

stereo mix or your DVDs
using the optical input,

but always in 5.1.

** You only need to equa-

lise the speakers when

using a 5.1 surround set.

1. »INPUT« – selecting the input signal

You can choose the desired input signal source
using the »INPUT« option in the menu.
The following are available:
»5.1« Analogue 5.1 input
»OPT 1« · »OPT 2« Optical digital inputs
»COAX 1« · »COAX 2« Coaxial digital inputs
»TV« · »CD« · »AUX« Analogue stereo in­ puts

INPUT

OPT 2

2. »SURROUND« – Selecting surround configu­ration*

Depending on the choice of speaker configuration
(see 3, »SPEAKER«) the Decoderstation 5 offers the
following surround modes:

Speaker configuration
»2.1 Channel« »3.1 Channel« »5.1 Channel«

2.1 Stereo 2.1 Stereo 2.1 Stereo

3.1 Stereo 3.1 Stereo
PLII Movie PLII Movie
PLII Music PLII Music

5.1 Stereo

5.1 Direct

The decoupling of the source signal format and
the speaker configuration provides you with some
practical options: You can expand the two-channel
stereo signal to 3.1 (without surround speakers)
and 5.0/5.1 (with surround speakers) formats. The
two Dolby PLII operating modes expand the re­production by centre and surround reproduction,
according to Dolby specifications.

SURROUND MODE

5.1 Stereo

Use the PLII Movie setting if you are using Dol­by Pro-Logic encoded media such as certain
video cassettes.

Conversely you can also reproduce a multi-chan­nel signal using a smaller surround configuration,
such as 2.1. This downmix function also allows you
to replace a missing subwoofer with bass manage­ment (see page 18).
If you use digital inputs, Dolby and DTS encoded
formats are recognised by the Decoderstation 5
and the sound configurations are set automatical­ly and cannot be changed.

3. »SPEAKER« –Selecting speaker configuration

You can use the »SPEAKER« option in the menu to
tell the Decoderstation 5 which scope the con­nected speaker set has.
You can choose the following:
»5.1 Channel«
»3.1 Channel«
»2.1 Channel«

SPEAKER SETUP

5.1 Channel

4. »LEVEL« – Equalisation**

You can use the »LEVEL« option in the menu to ad­just the levels of all of the speakers that you have
registered in the »SPEAKER« menu option.

You can choose between the following entries,
depending on the speaker configuration and the
speaker sizes registered:

»Left« The left front speaker
»Center« The centre speaker
»Sub« The subwoofer
»Right« The right front speaker
»Side L« The left surround speaker
»Side R« The right surround speaker

LEVEL ADJUST

Left

By pressing the dial control you can access the
equalisation control of the respective speaker
from the level menu. You have a control range of
±12dB per speaker.

LEVEL ADJUST

Left -1dB

As a rule, you will only need this menu once for
initial adjustment of your surround system.
Please read page 15.

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Decoderstation 5 ·

Setting-up the centre delay

5. »DELAY« – Delay *

In order for the appliance’s digital signal pro­cessor (DSP) to be able to convert Dolby and DTS
multi-channel signals perfectly, it must be aware
of the spatial positioning of the individual boxes
to each other. Distance differences between the
speakers can be equalised by using a delay. The
aim is that the signals from all speakers reach the
listening position at the same time.
The Decoderstation 5 assumes that the front and
surround speakers (side) are all positioned sym­metrically to the listening position. It is also as­sumed that the front speakers are furthest away
from the listening position.
You can use menu entries [DELAY]/[Center Spk]
and [DELAY]/[Surr Spks] to enter how much closer
the centre and surround speakers are positioned
relative to this maximum distance. They should be
at a comfortable relative distance to the front
speakers.

1. Measure the distance between the listening
point and the front speakers.

2. Measure the distance between the listening
point and the centre speaker

3. Now subtract the distance from the centre box
from the distance from the front boxes.
Set this value in the Decoderstation 5; use the
closest matching value. **

DELAY - REL DIST

Center Spk

Setting the surround delay

1. Measure the distance between the

listening point and the front speakers.

2. Measure the distance between the listening
point and the surround speakers.

3. Now subtract the distance from the surround
speakers from the distance from the front
speakers. Set this value in the Decoderstation5;
use the closest matching value. **

DELAY - REL DIST

Surr Spks

Example

Distance to the front speakers = 3.5 metres each,
Distance to the surround speakers = 2.0 metres
each.
Subtracting the distances gives the following re­sult: 3.5 – 2.0=1.5 metres.
Therefore the surround speakers are 1.5 metres
closer to the listening position than the two front
speakers.

DELAY - REL DIST
Surr Spks-1,5m

As a rule you will only need this menu once for ini­tial adjustment of your surround system.

* Note

The delay function is only
available for 3.1 stereo and

5.1 stereo speaker congu­rations.

** Information

The distance can be
entered in 30 cm incre­ments.
Use the setting that is as
close as possible to the
resulting distance.

Example

Distance to the front speakers = 3.5 metres each,
Distance to the centre box = 2.6 metres.
Subtracting the distances gives the following re­sult: 3.5 – 2.6=0.9 metres.
Therefore the centre speaker is 0.9 metres closer
to the listening position than the front speaker.

DELAY - REL DIST

Center Spk - 0,9m

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Settingup the Decoderstation 5

* Notice:

When selecting "Large"
in the speaker set-up the
subwoofer will only repro­duce 1 LFE-channel from a
multi channel source such
as DVD.
If there is no discrete LFE­channel (e.g. from a stereo
source) the subwoofer
will not carry a signal
as the bass frequencies
are directed to the front
speakers.

6. »SPEAKER SIZE«

You can tell the Decoderst ation 5 the size of your
speakers using the »SPEAKER SIZE« menu option.
The 5.1 speaker set-up only consists of five iden­tical speakers, each able to reproduce the full
frequency range under perfect conditions. This
includes a separate subwoofer that only repro­duces the LFE channel. Speakers for home cinema
are generally smaller and are therefore limited in
the bass range. There is no subwoofer present in
other cases.
The Decoderstation 5 comes with bass manage­ment to produce a complete sound experience
with these systems, too.
The function of this setting: The bass of any chan­nel where bass is limited is rounted to the full­area speakers or the subwoofer. If there is no sub­woofer the bass and the LFE channel are rounted
to the front left and right full-area speakers.
You only need to set the speaker size in your
system once. The Decoderstation 5 will then
distribute frequencies among the speakers au­tomatically and according to the Dolby and DTS
standands.

The Decoderstation 5 differentiates between the
front speaker pair [F] in »small« or »large«, the
centre speaker [C] in »small« or »large«, the rear or
side surround speaker pair [R] in »small« or »large«
and a subwoofer if one is present [+ Sub].

Seven configurations are available:
The three abbreviations refer to front, centre and
surround speakers (FCS).
»LLL«
»LLL+Sub«
»LSL«
»LSL+Sub«
»LSS«
»LSS+Sub«
»SSS+Sub«

If you have left and right front speakers, centre or
surround speakers that are large enough for deep
bass reproduction, select a configuration with the
entry »Large« at the corresponding position (FCS).
This is the case for floorstanding speakers and
large shelf speakers.* Select the setting »Small« in
other cases.

Then select whether your speaker system has a se­parate subwoofer. This refers to active subwoofers
with built in amplifiers. Only select a configuration
with »+Sub« if this is the case. *

SPEAKER SIZE
FCS: SSS+Sub

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Decoderstation 5 ·

Troubleshooting

»The rear satellites and/or centre will not play
with stereo sources such as music CDs (e.g. via
PC or DVD player).«

Use the remote control to switch the decoder into
Pro Logic mode or into one of the DSP modes (3.1
stereo, 5.1 stereo).

»The decoder reacts to the remote control of
another appliance / another appliance reacts to
the decoder’s remote control.«

As there are no clear regulations on the distribu­tion of codes, each manufacturer can work with
the code of their choice. Unfortunately, occasional
crossovers in individual cases cannot be preven­ted. This is, however, not a fault of the Decoder­station 5!
If you have the option to choose another location
and can locate the decoder outside the range of
the other device`s remote control (and not right
next to it) this may reduce this problem, as the
reception areas may then no longer overlap.

»The decoder does not respond perfectly to the
remote control.«

The batteries may have been inserted incorrectly
or they may be discharged: they may need to be
inserted correctly or replaced. Operation could be
impaired if the decoder is situated too far away or
in direct sunlight.

»It is not possible to connect a 6.1 or 7.1 speaker
set to the Decoderstation 5.«

The Decoderstation 5 is a 5.1 decoder and is there­fore not able to decode a sixth channel (rear). 6.1
or 7.1 operation is therefore not possible.

»You cannot change the surround congurati­on.«

You are probably using a digital input. If a Dolby
or DTS signal is being received at this input, the
Decoderstation 5 will automatically switch to the
correct sound configuration.

»No Dolby/DTS multi-channel tone is reproduced
the digital sources connected.«

The Decoderstation 5 automatically recognises
the format of the signal source when reprodu­cing digital sources. If the decoder is not playing
a multi-channel tone, there is probably no multi­channel signal present. Digital signal sources do
not always have to transfer multi-channel tones
but can also emit regular stereo tones (2.0). For
example, this is often the case for television re­ception with digital receivers.

»With computer game consoles no multi-channel
tones are reproduced via the digitally connected
sound cards.«

Lots of sound chips are able to create surround
sound in real time and emit via the analogue
outputs on the sound card. However, for transfer
using a digital connection, digital encoding of the
multi-channel tone in a Dolby AC-3 stream is ne­cessary. This can only be carried out if the sound
card is able to perform this decoding in real time
and transfer it to the decoder.
At the moment, only game consoles, such as Mi­crosoft Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3 and a few
sound cards with Dolby® Digital Live support are
able to perform real time encoding.

»You cannot switch off the Decoderstation 5
using the remote control.«

Keep pressing the dial control until the appliance
starts up again.

»The Decoderstation 5 cannot complete the
start process.«

Temporarily remove the main power supply.

Technical description and operating instructions for the Decoderstation 5

Please contact our service depar tment if you
have any questions, suggestions or if there is
anything you think we could do better.

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

Bülowstraße 66
10783 Berlin · Germany

Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

www.teufel.eu

All information is provided without guarantee of correctness.
Subject to technical changes, typing errors and mistakes.