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Technical Description and Operating Instructions
Bookshelf Speakers
Definion 3S
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Contents
Environmental Protection ......................................... 2
Disposal information ............................................. 2
Technical Data ........................................................... 2
General Notes and Informa tion ................................ 3
For your information ..............................................3
Original packaging ................................................3
Complaints ............................................................ 3
Contact .................................................................. 3
Proper use .............................................................3
For Your Safety ........................................................... 4
Safety icons ...........................................................4
Safety notes .......................................................... 4
Unpacking and Preparation ..................................... 5
Unpacking .............................................................. 5
Checking the product contents ............................5
Setting up the De nion 3S stands ....................... 5
Setting up the Speakers .......................................... 6
Connecting the Speakers ......................................... 7
Care and Cleaning ..................................................... 8
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 8
Disposal information
Old devices must not be disposed of with
household trash!
If the device is not longer operational, every
consumer is required by law to dispose of
old devices separately from household trash, e.g. at
a collection point run by the city or county author-
Environmental Protection
ities. This ensures that old devices are recycled in
a professional manner and also rules out negative
consequences for the environment.
For this reason, electrical equipment is marked with
the adjacent symbol.
Dimensions incl. stands (W x H x D) 200 x 430 x 380 mm
Weight 13 kg
Impedance 4 Ohm
Technical Data
Further technical data can be found on our website. Technical changes reserved.
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For your information
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 installation guide may in any way be
reproduced or broadcast electronically, mechanically, or by photocopy or recording without the written
permission of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 1.1
October 2015
Original packaging
If you wish to use your eight-week right of return,
we ask that you be absolutely sure to hold on to the
packaging. We can only accept the return of the
product WITH THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Empty boxes are not available.
Complaints
If you would like to file a complaint, we will need the
following information to process your inquiry:
1. Invoice number
Can be found on the sales slip (enclosed with the
product) or on the order confirmation you 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.: TH04....
Thank you for your assistance!
Contact
Please contact our customer service department 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: service@teufelaudio.com
www.teufelaudio.com
Proper use
Only use the speakers as described in these operating instructions. Any other use will be deemed as not
in accordance with the instructions and may lead to
damage of property or even persons.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage
caused by use not in accordance with the instructions.
The speakers are intended for private use.
Before you operate the device, please first
carefully read through the safety notes and
installation guide. Only then can you ensure
that all functions are used in a safe and reliable manner. Store the installation guide in a safe place and
also be sure to give it to any subsequent owner.
General Notes and Information
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For Your Safety
Signal words
You can find the following signal words in these
instructions:
WARNING
This signal word indicates a moderate risk
which, if not avoided, may result in severe
injury or death.
CAUTION
This signal word indicates a low risk which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
This signal word warns of potential damage.
This symbol provides you with useful
additional information on handling and
use.
Safety notes
This chapter provides general safety information that
should be considered for your own protection and
that of others. Please note that additional warnings
are listed in the individual chapters as necessary.
An unstable setup location may result in injury and
damage.
• If the speakers are not securely mounted, do not
use them in vehicles, unstable locations, with insufficient brackets, on wobbly stands or furniture,
etc. The speakers could tip over or fall and cause
injury to persons or be damaged itself.
• Place the speakers in such a way that they cannot
be inadvertently knocked over and make sure that
the cables do not pose a trip hazard.
• Do not place the speakers near sources of heat
(e.g. heaters, ovens, other heat generating equipment such as amplifiers etc.).
• Do not place the speakers in direct sunlight.
• Do not place any open fires, such as burning candles, lamps, etc., on the speakers.
• Do not use the speakers in environments where
there is a risk of explosion.
• Only use the speakers indoors.
• Do not use the speakers in damp rooms and protect them from dripping and splashing water.
An unstable base may cause the unit to tip and
injure or even kill persons; 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 speakers, ensure that it stands
safely and cannot be knocked down or over.
Children can become trapped in the plastic wrapping while playing and suffocate.
• Do not allow children to play with the speakers and
plastic wrapping.
• Ensure that children do not remove small parts
from the device or take them off of the device (e.g.
control knobs or plug adapters). They could swallow
the parts and choke.
Extended listening at high volumes may
lead to hearing loss.
To prevent damage to health, avoid
extended listening at high volumes.
• When the volume is set high, always keep a safe
distance from the device and never place your ear
directly on the speaker.
• If a speaker 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 device to a low setting
before turning on the power.
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Unpacking and Preparation
Unpacking
WARNING
Children can become trapped in the plastic
wrapping while playing and suffocate.
– Do not allow children to play with the
speakers and plastic wrapping.
– Ensure that children do not take small
parts out of the box. They could swallow
the parts and choke.
Carefully open the box, remove the EPE foam half
shell and carefully lift the speakers out of the box
without reaching into the diaphragms.
Package contents
No. Qty. Part
2
Speaker
Definion 3S
8Rubber pads
Material for mounting on the Definion 3S
speaker stands
The mounting plates, the mounting brackets, and
further assembly material for mounting the speakers
on the Definion 3S stands are shipped in a separate
package.
No. Qty. Part
2
Mounting bracket
2
Mounting plate
8
Philips-head screw
No. Qty. Part
4
Allen screw
1
Allen wrench
• Check that all items have been delivered and nothing is damaged. If there are damaged or missing
parts, do not use the device and please contact
customer service (see page 3).
• Do not use damaged parts.
Using the Definion 3S speaker
stands
If you have ordered the appropriate Definion 3S
speaker stands, install these first.
• Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, attach the
mounting brackets to the mounting plate
using the Phillips-head screws . Corresponding
screw holes have been drilled into the mounting
plate.
• Continue with the installation as described in the
installation instructions for the Definion 3S speaker stands.
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CAUTION
Set up the speakers in such a manner so
they cannot be accidentally knocked over
and make sure the cables do not pose a trip
hazard.
Comprehensive instructions for correct installation can be found on our website at
www.teufelaudio.com
.
Specially designed speaker stands can be ordered
from our webshop.
• Select a stable, level base and make sure the
speaker stands are firmly positioned.
• Make sure the area is dry and dust free.
• Avoid placing the subwoofer close to sources of
heat or in direct sunlight.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the speakers or
cables.
To optimize the full sound potential,
– If possible, position the speakers in the room so
that they are free-standing. The ideal distance to
the back wall should be at least 0.5 m.
– set up the speakers so that the listening position
and the two speakers form an equilateral or, at the
least, an isosceles triangle.
– make sure that the distance from the speakers to
the listener is at least 2 m.
These notes are a recommendation. Depending on
the room layout and listening situation, it may be
worth trying out various setups.
The speaker performance will of course benefit from
the quality of the components connected and the
accessories used.
Stereo
triangle
Setting up the Speakers
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Connecting the Speakers
The Definion 3S speakers are delivered with-
out speaker cables due to different customer
requirements. Suitable cables are available in our
webshop (www.teufelaudio.com) under the “Accessories” category.
• On the back of the speakers are the connection
terminals, with 2 terminal clips. You can connect
the speaker cables here directly or with banana
plugs or spade terminals from our catalogue. The
terminals are marked in red (+) and black(-).
Make sure the polarity is correct!
Connect the like-coloured terminals together,
otherwise the sound quality will suffer. The speaker terminals of your amplifier should be similarly
marked. The individual speaker cables are marked
with different colours or shapes.
1. Turn off your amplifier/AV receiver.
2. Lay the speaker cables from your amplifier/AV
receiver to each of the speakers.
3. When you use speaker cables with banana plugs or
spade terminals from our catalogue, simply insert
the banana plug into the terminal with the
matching colour.
Spade terminals are pushed under the connector
terminals and then tightened.
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 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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Care and Cleaning
NOTE
Using the wrong cleaning solution may
damage the valuable surface.
– If possible, only use plain water without
any additives. In case of stubborn marks, a
mild soap solution may be used.
– Under no circumstances should caustic
cleaning products, rubbing alcohol, thinners, gasoline, etc. be used for cleaning.
Such cleaning products could damage the
delicate housing surface.
Troubleshooting
The following tips should help you to solve any problems. Should you require more help, the FAQs on our website
will certainly help you. If you need further assistance, please contact us via the hotline (see page 3). Please pay
attention to the warranty details.
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.
• Then immediately wipe the surfaces dry with a soft
cloth without applying pressure.
Instructions-Nr. 93107_GB_ 20151015
Please contact customer service with any questions, suggestions, or comments:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Stra sse 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Tel.: 00800 -200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 930
www.teufelaudio.com
All state ments without guarantee.
Technical changes, typ os, and
errors reserved.
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