Teufel Definion 3 Center Technical Description And Instruction Manual

Technical Description and Instruction Manual

Center Speaker

Definion 3 Center

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Contents

General Notes and Information ..................................................................................................................................3

Notice .........................................................................................................................................................................3

Original packaging .....................................................................................................................................................3

Complaints .................................................................................................................................................................3

Contact .......................................................................................................................................................................3

Proper use .................................................................................................................................................................3

For Your Safety .............................................................................................................................................................4

Signal terms ...............................................................................................................................................................4

Safety notes ...............................................................................................................................................................4

Product Contents and Preparation ............................................................................................................................5

Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................................................5

Checking the product contents ................................................................................................................................5

Setting Up the Speaker ..............................................................................................................................................6

Screwing the Wall Bracket onto the Wall ..................................................................................................................7

Connecting the Speaker .............................................................................................................................................8

Mounting the Speaker on the Wall Bracket ..............................................................................................................9

Cleaning & Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

Protecting the Environment ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Technical Data .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

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Notice

The information in this document may change without
prior notice and in no way constitutes any liability on
the part of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.

No part of this instruction manual may be reproduced
in any form or be broadcast in any way electronically,
mechanically, by photocopy or recording without the
written permission of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.

© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

Version 1.0

July 2015

Original packaging

If you wish to exercise your eight-week right of re­turn, we ask that you be absolutely sure to hold onto
the packaging. We can only accept the return of the
speakers WITH THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Empty boxes are not available!

Complaints

In case of complaint we will need the following infor­mation to process your enquiry:

1. Invoice number

Can be found on the sales slip (enclosed with the
product) or on the order confirmation received as a
PDF document, e.g. 4322543

2. Serial number or batch number

Located on the back of the device,
e.g. serial no.: KB20240129A-123.

Thank-you for your support!

Contact

Please contact our customer service with any ques­tions, suggestions or comments:

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

BIKINI Berlin

Budapester Strasse 44

10787 Berlin (Germany)

Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free)

Fax +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930

E-mail: [e-mail]

www.teufelaudio.com

Proper use

Only use the speaker as described in this instruc­tion manual. Any other use will be deemed as not
in accordance with the instructions and may lead to
damage of property or even persons.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages
caused by improper use.

The speaker is only intended for private use.

Before operating the speaker, please read the
safety notes and instruction manual carefully.

Only in this way, can you ensure that all func­tions are used in a safe and reliable manner. Store
the instruction manual in a safe place and also be
sure to pass it on to any subsequent owner.

General Notes and Information

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For Your Safety

Signal terms

You can find the following signal terms in these in­structions:

WARNING

This signal term indicates a moderate risk,
which, if not avoided, may result in death or
severe injury.

CAUTION

This signal term indicates a low risk, which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or mod­erate injury.

NOTICE

This signal term warns you of potential dam­age.

Safety notes

This chapter contains general safety notes which you
should always observe to protect yourself and third
parties. Also observe the warning notes in each chap­ter of this instruction manual.

An unsuitable setup location may result in injury
and damage.

• If the speaker is not securely mounted, do not use it
in vehicles, in unstable locations, on wobbly stands
or furniture, on insufficient brackets etc. The speak­er may tip or fall over and cause injury to persons or
be damaged itself.

• Place the speaker in such a way that it cannot be
knocked over inadvertently and make sure that the
cables do not pose a trip hazard.

• Do not place the speaker near heat sources (e.g.
heaters, ovens, or other heat generating equipment
such as amplifiers etc.).

• Do not expose the speaker to direct sunlight.

• Do not place open fire sources such as burning
candles or similar on the speaker.

• Do not use the speaker in environments where
there is a risk of explosion.

• Only use the speaker indoors and not in wet rooms;
protect it from dripping and splashing water.

An unstable base may cause the speaker to tip
over and inflict serious or fatal injury. Children are
particularly at risk. You can prevent a large number
of accidents by taking the following precautions:

• If you want to use underframes or speaker stands,
only use those recommended by the manufacturer.

• When storing the speaker, also ensure that it
stands safely and that it cannot be knocked down
or over.

Children can become trapped in the plastic wrap­ping when playing and suffocate.

• Do not allow children to play with the speaker and
the plastic wrapping.

• Ensure that children do not remove small parts
from the device or take them off of the device (e.g.
assembly parts). They could swallow the parts and
choke.

Extended listening at high volumes may
lead to hearing loss.

To avoid damage to health, avoid extended

listening at high volumes.

• When the volume is set high, always keep a certain
distance from the device and never place your ear
directly on the speaker.

• If the amplifier is set to full volume, it may produce
very high sound pressure. This may have psycholog­ical consequences and also cause physical injury.
Children and pets are particularly at risk. Set the
volume control of your amplifier to a low setting
before you turn it on.

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Product Contents and Preparation

Unpacking

WARNING

Children can become trapped in the plastic
wrapping when playing and suffocate.

– Do not allow children to play with the plas-

tic wrapping.

– Make sure that children do not take any

assembly parts out of the box. They could
swallow the parts and choke.

Carefully open the box, take out the EPE foam half
shell and carefully lift the speaker out of the box with­out touching the diaphragms.

Checking the product contents

Item Units Article

햲

1

Speaker
Definion 3 Center

햳

1

Wall bracket with
2 screws M6×35

• Check that all items have been delivered and that
nothing is damaged. If anything is missing or dam­aged, please contact our service department (see
page 3).

• Do not operate any damaged parts.

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CAUTION

Place the speaker in such a way that it
cannot be knocked over inadvertently and
make sure that the cables do not pose a trip
hazard.

You can also find extensive notes on proper ar­rangement

on our website

www.teufelaudio.com.
You can find speaker stands specially designed for
the speakers in our webshop.

• The Definion 3 Center must be set up directly under

the screen. You can place it in a horizontal position
or hang it on the wall. If you mount it on the wall,
please be absolutely sure to observe the notes on
the next page.

• Select a stable, level base and make sure that the

speaker is securely positioned.

• Make sure that the environment is clean and free

from dust.

• Select a location away from heat sources and direct

sunlight.

• Do not place any heavy objects on the cord or the

speaker.

• The threaded holes on the bottom of the speaker

are for mounting the speaker on a speaker stand or
wall bracket.

Setting Up the Speaker

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Screwing the Wall Bracket onto the Wall

The Definion 3 Center is ideally suited for wall mount­ing. Use the enclosed wall bracket 햳 for this. Be
absolutely sure to observe the following notes before
you begin mounting the wall bracket:

NOTICE

Improper mounting may cause damage.

– Make sure that the wall mounting is done

in a professional manner.

– Make sure that the walls have the re-

quired load-bearing capacity and only use
suitable screws and dowels for mounting.
If you are unsure about these points, con­sult a qualified professional.

– Before drilling the holes, use a metal de-

tector to ensure that there are no electri­cal cables or pipes in the wall within the
drilling area.

1. Transfer the mounting holes for the wall bracket to
the wall.

2. Using a metal detector, make sure that there are no
cables or pipes around the drill sites. If necessary,
select another area for mounting the speaker.

3. Drill the dowel holes into the marked areas.

4. Insert the dowels all the way into the drill holes and
use suitable screws to screw the wall bracket onto
the wall.

5. Run the speaker cable through the wall bracket
(see the fig. on the right) before you secure the
speaker on the wall bracket.

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Connecting the Speaker

Due to differing customer requirements, the

Definion 3 Center speakers are shipped without
speaker cables. You can find suitable cables in our
webshop (www.teufelaudio.com) in the “Accessories”
area.

• The connector terminal with two pole terminals

is located on the back of the speaker. You can
connect the speaker cable directly or use pin plugs
or cable shoes from our product assortment. The
terminals are marked in red (+) and black (-).

Make sure the polarity is correct!

Connect the like-coloured terminals with one
another, otherwise, the sound quality will suffer. The
speaker connections of your amplifier should be sim­ilarly marked. The individual strands of the speaker
cables are marked with different colours or shapes.

1. Turn off your amplifier/AV receiver.

2. Lay the speaker cable from each speaker to their

amplifier/AV receiver.

3. If you use a speaker cable with pin plugs or cable

shoes from our product range, simply insert the pin
plugs into the like-coloured connector terminals.
Cable shoes are slid under the terminals and
clamped in place.

4. If you use speaker wires without plugs, split the

wire down to approx. 30mm on both ends and
remove approx. 10 mm of the insulation on each
end. Twist the single wire so that no strands are
protruding.

5. Turn the connector terminal counterclockwise until

loose. Run the stripped cable end into the now visi­ble hole. Close the terminal by turning it clockwise.
The cable has now been clamped in place.

6. Connect the other end of the speaker cables to your

amplifier/AV receiver. You should be able to find
corresponding notes in the operating instructions of
your device.

7. Turn your amplifier/AV receiver back on.

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Mounting the Speaker on the Wall Bracket

• Two M6×35 screws are located in the carrier plate
of the wall bracket.

• Two M6 threaded holes are located on the bottom
of the Definion 3 Center as matching points for the
screws.

• Place the Definion 3 Center on the middle of the
carrier plate and secure it with the two screws.

Cleaning & Maintenance

NOTICE

Using the wrong cleaning agents may dam­age the high-quality surface.

– Do not use caustic cleaning products,

white spirit, thinner, petrol or similar under
any circumstances. Such cleaning agents
may damage the delicate surface of the
housing.

Troubleshooting

The following advice should help you to solve problems. If this does not help, you will find useful information in
the detailed FAQs on our website. Otherwise, please contact our hotline (see page 3). Take note of the warranty
instructions.

Problem Possible cause Solution

Playback is noisy. Generally speaking, the speakers are

very low noise. In the high range area,
very high-resolution speaker systems
can expose the poor quality of a signal
source (e.g. from MP3 files).

Make sure that the source is emitting a
clear signal.

The sound seems dull. Speakers have been connected with

incorrect polarity.

Check to make sure the cables of all
speakers are correctly connected.

• Ideally, you should remove dust or small amounts of
dirt with a dry, smooth leather cloth.

• Rub off stubborn dirt with a damp cloth. Make sure
that no liquid penetrates the speakers.

• If possible, only use plain water without any
additives. In case of stubborn marks, a mild soap
solution may be used.

• Then immediately wipe the surfaces dry with a soft
cloth without applying pressure.

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Old devices must not be disposed of with
household waste!

If the device is no longer operational, every

consumer is required by law to dispose of
old devices separately from household waste, e.g.
at a collection point run by the communal authority/

Protecting The Environment

boroughs. This ensures that old devices are recycled
in a professional manner and also rules out negative
consequences for the environment.

For this reason, electrical equipment is labelled with
the displayed symbol.

Dimensions of the carrier plate (W x H x D) 590 x 200 x 190 mm

Weight 12 kg

Impedance 4 ohm

Technical Data

You can find further technical data on our website. Technical changes reserved!

Instruction No. 93258_GB_20150702

Please contact our customer service with any questions, suggestions or comments:

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Strasse 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)

Phone: 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 930
www.teufelaudio.com

No responsibility is assumed for the
correctness of this information.
Technical changes, typographical
errors and other errors reserved.