Teufel LT 2 + R Technical Specifications And Operating Instructions

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Technical specifications and operating instructions
5.1 channel home cinema set including fully active subwoofer with an integrated Dolby Digital/DTS receiver
LT 2 + R
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Technical specifications and operating instructions
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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. Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH accepts no responsibi­lity for any errors in this manual. 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 1.3 March 2009
Warranty terms
12 year warranty for speakers and 2 year war­ranty for power amplifiers 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 amplifiers and electronics that have been purchased from Teufel for private use by end customers. The warranty is not valid for speakers, power amplifiers 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 guarantees an eight-week right of ex­change or return with rebate of the purchase price paid. The return of individual components of a kit is only permitted if these components can also be purchased individually from Lautsprecher Teufel. When one or individual components are retur­ned, the price discount that Lautsprecher Teufel guarantees for all components of a kit as part of the set price shall no longer be valid. For the components returned, customers shall therefo­re be refunded only the difference between the set price and the purchase price of the individual components that they are keeping. The economic outcome for customers is as if they had bought the remaining components at the individual price from the outset.
You can find more information about returns on the “returns form” that accompanies the delive­ry or on line in the support area of our web site www.teufel.eu.
In the event of making a return, please do not take any action without first contacting Laut­sprecher Teufel.
We can only process and accept returns if you have informed us first by phone and discussed the procedure with us.
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 Bülowbogen - Aufgang D1 Bülowstr. 66 D-10783 Berlin (Germany) Tel.: +49(30) - 30 09 300 Fax:+49(30) - 30 09 30 30 www.teufel.eu
Complaints
If you have a complaint, it is essential that you provide the following information so that we can respond:
1. Invoice number Found on the receipt (enclosed with the product) or the order confirmation that you received as a PDF file, e.g. 4322543.
2. Series or batch number Found on the rear of the appliance, e.g. batch no.: MO 04007480121A
Thank you for your support.
Technical data
You will find technical data on our website: www. teufel.eu.
Trademark
® All trademarks are the property of their re­spective owners.
DOLBY
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Labora­tories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the DD 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.
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Contents
ML Version 1.3
Table of contents..............................................................Page 3
Safety information ............................................................Page 4
Introduction .................................................................Page 5
Unpacking · Contents ..........................................................Page 6
Accessories (optional)..........................................................Page 7
Setting up the 5.1 configuration.................................................Page 8
Function .....................................................................Page 10
Subwoofer front/display .....................................................Page 10
Subwoofer rear.............................................................Page 11
Remote control.............................................................Page 12
Operating elements: remote control .............................................Page 13
Connection ..................................................................Page 14
Signal sources with digital outputs ............................................Page 14
Signal sources with analogue outputs ..........................................Page 15
Aerial · Speakers ............................................................Page 16
Start-up .....................................................................Page 17
Setting up the surround system.................................................Page 18
Playback .....................................................................Page 20
Digital signal sources and analogue signal sources • Listen mode • Night mode .........Page 20
Radio programmes ..........................................................Page 21
Frequently asked questions.....................................................Page 22
Frequently asked questions · Cleaning............................................Page 23
Glossary .....................................................................Page 24
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Safety information
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 appliance in damp rooms, i.e. close to baths, showers, wash basins, drains, damp cel lars or swimming pools; never us e it where there is moisture. Never expose the speakers to high air humidity and avoid direct sunlight. Do not expose device to dr ipping or splashing water. Do not place objects filled 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 stands 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 influences (pulling on the cable, tripping over the cable, unintentional physical contact). This also applies to wall suppor ts that have been attached inappropriate­ly or incorrectly to walls that may not be capable of suppor ting 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. amplifiers). Sources of heat , such as fan heaters or candles, should not be placed on the speakers.
For 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 newsp apers or table cloths, etc. on the appliance. The cooling plate of the amplifier 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 specified on the iden­tification label. If you are unsure about the electricity supply in your home, please contact us or your electricity supplier for more information. The device must be grounded. Please only use the appropriate power cable for connecting to the power socket. Do not modify the power cable under any circumstances! You must comply with regulations regarding polarity and grounding. The power socket of the device will only accept a 3-pin power plug. Make sure the power switch is in the “off” position before connecting or disconnecting the device.
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 dis­connected from the mains immediately and the defective cable must be replaced.
During periods without 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 str ikes, 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 fires. You should also avoid turning up the volume very high on the relevant amplifier, 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 par ts carr ying high vol­tages, which could then cause shor t circuits and fires. Therefore do not spill any liquids of any kind on the appliance. Troubleshoo­ting: Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Contact our service depar tment first for authorisation if you think that you can repair the fault yourself. Otherwise the appliance must be sent to our service depar tment.
Transport: The appliance should be transported using a hand truck. Great care must be taken during transport . Please note that uneven surfaces, sudden stopping or inappropriate exertion of force may cause the hand truck and the load to fall over.
Information on spare parts: Lautsprecher Teufel will provide you with spare parts during the warranty per iod. 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 cert ain distance from the appliance and never have your ears right next to the speaker.
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 tech­nicians:
4 If the plug or cable are
damaged
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 instructions
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.
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Introduction LT 2 + R
Dear Lautsprecher Teufel customer,
Thank you for buying the home cinema system LT 2 + R from Lautsprecher Teufel.
You have purchased a very high-performance 5.1 channel home cinema system: Lautsprecher Teufel speaker systems are equipped with high-quality components and are assembled with extreme care.
The associated L2200/6 SWR, a fully active sub­woofer with six integrated end stages, can deliver output in addition not only to its own subwoofer but also to five satellite speakers for treble and mid-range sounds and thus forms the basis of the
5.1 home cinema set. You can found connection details on pages 14 and 15 of these instructions.
We recommend the LT 2 + R for providing sound in rooms up to 35 m
2
in size.
Before operation please read these instructions carefully and store them in a safe place for futu­re reference. If you have any further questions, please contact our engineers on tel. +49 (30)
-300 9 300 or use the e-mail contact form on our website 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 the “Problems and solutions” section on pages 22 to 23 of these operating instructions and visit our website (www.teufel.eu) where you will find an­swers to many questions in “FAQ/Support”.
Please refer to our safety information on page 4 of these operating instructions and only use the speaker once you have read the safety informa­tion.
LT 2 + R Set 1
LT 2 + R Set 3
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Unpacking
Fold back the flaps on the upper side of the box, remove the polystyrene pieces and carefully lift each speaker out of the box. Alternatively you can fold back the flaps on the top of the box and turn the box with its contents on its head. Then lift the box from the contents and remove the internal packaging. For your own benefit we recommend that you do not dispose of the box, in order to gu­arantee safe transport if the appliance requires servicing later on.
Unpacking · Contents
First please check that the
delivery is complete.
Please note:
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 they were
supplied!
VHF/FM auxiliary aerial
Contents
LT 2 + R - Set 1
4 1 x LT 2 + R subwoofer L2200/6 SWR 4 1 x centre speaker L220C 4 4 x column speakers L220FR 4 1 x subwoofer remote control 4 2 x batteries for remote control 4 1 x base for L220C 4 4 x spikes, hard 4 4 x spikes, soft 4 1 x VHF/FM auxiliary aerial 4 1 x MW/AM frame aerial 4 1 x speaker cable (30m) 4 1 x mains cable
LT 2 + R - Set 3
4 1 x LT 2 + R subwoofer L2200/6 SWR 4 1 x centre speaker L220C 4 2 x rear speakers L220FCR 4 2 x column speakers L220FR 4 1 x subwoofer remote control 4 2 x batteries for remote control 4 1 x Fbase for L220C 4 4 x spikes, hard 4 4 x spikes, soft 4 1 x VHF/FM auxiliary aerial 4 1 x MW/AM frame aerial 4 1 x speaker cable (30m) 4 1 x mains cable
MW/AM frame aerial
LT 2 + R subwoofer L2200/6 SWR
Rear speaker L220FCR
Remote control 2 x batteries
Centre speaker L220C
Column speaker L220FR
Spikes, soft
Base for L220C
Spikes, hard
Accessories
Other connection cables or subwoofer casters are not included as a result of the different requirements. You can, however, order any re­quired accessories directly from us. You will find the optional accessories for the LT 2 + R Dolby Digital/DTS subwoofer on the following page.
Mains power cable
Warning:
Inappropriate replacement of
the battery may cause explosion.
Replace only with batteries of
same type. Do not expose the
battery to excessive heat such as
sunshine or re.
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
damage from leaking.
speaker cable
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Teufel volume level measuring device
Do not rely on your ears. Equalising your home cinema system works much more precisely with the aid of a volume measuring device. A purchase that will last a lifetime!
All optional accessories can easily be ordered as required, e.g. from the accessories area on our website: www.teufel.eu
Optional accessories for the LT 2 + R
Here is an overview of the relevant accessories available for your Teufel home cinema set.
Teufel Y adapter cable
If you want to connect an appliance (e.g. MP3 player) that only has a mini-jack output – and the mini-jack input “PC” is already occupied –
this cable is suitable for connecting the appliance with the “VCR” or Aux” cinch inputs. Available in three lengths.
Teufel casters
These black casters, cha­racterised by a particular­ly flat construction height, make your Teufel subwoofer mobile in no time at all. This makes the back-breaking
carrying round of the sub­woofer when testing the ideal subwoofer position a thing of the past. They are also very practical when cleaning. These casters can be used instead of the supplied resonance damper.Teufel speaker cable, 2 x 2.5 mm
2
This highly flexible copper wire with transparent sheath and marking to indicate polarity is suitable for the satellite spea-
kers on your Concept S-system. The 2 x 2.5 mm2 cable can be used for a length of 15 metres. Due to a high number of customer requests, our cable is precut to practical lengths of 10 to 50 metres.
Oehlbach Red Opto optical fibre
These thin plastic lines are used to transfer digi-
tal data between the CD, MD and amplifier/receiver and between the laser disc and DVD player and the AV ap­pliance. The cables are now supplied with an adapter for
CD and MD Walkmans. The black optical cable has a 5.5 mm diameter and is the first choice for high quality home cinema and THX systems. A 0.5 m optical connection cable is already inclu­ded as standard. If you have to cover longer di­stances or simply want better quality, please use our online shop to order the Oehlbach Red Opto optical fibre cable. The Red Opto cable is available in lengths of 0.5 to 6 metres.
Accessories (optional)
Teufel banana plug
These high-quality Teufel all-round plugs enable you to connect your speakers to an amplifier or receiver in a cost-effective and reliable
way. A stable screw grip firmly holds all cables with a diameter up to 4 mm. Permanently elastic spring contacts and genuine gold-plating guarantees plug connections with very low resistance. Supplied in pairs, one red plug and the other black.
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General information on configuration
Much more important than for a stereo system, home cinema systems must observe certain set up criteria in order to optimise the sound qual­ity when using a multichannel surround sound system.
For home cinema systems, we recommend con­centrating on the area actually used – i.e. the (part of the) room where the TV/screen and seats are located. The TV/screen should be positioned as centrally as possible to the listening location.
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. Small variations are not a problem. The L2200/6 SWR of­fers options for compensating electronically for any compromises in the set up. Generally spea­king, the following rule always 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 5.1 configuration
Subwoofer
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 ideal. But you can also try it out at any other location in the room. Thanks to its magne­tic screening, the woofer can also be placed near the TV. We must, however, advise you not to use it as a “TV table” as the subwoofer’s vibration may cause the TV to “wander” – with potentially da­maging consequences to the appliance and users. For ideal communication between the subwoofer and remote control, it is essential for the front of the subwoofer to be aimed towards the listener.
Centre
As the centre plays back all voice information, in­cluding the actors’ dialogues, the centre speaker must be as central as possible to the listening po­sition or located above the TV/screen so that the sound and image make up a harmonious unit.
SW Centre FrontFront
We recommend placing
the subwoofer in
the front grey area.
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Setting up the 5.1 configuration
We recommend placing the subwoofer in the front grey area.
We recommend placing the rear speakers in the rear grey area.
Select position area A or B.
Rear
The rear speakers should be set up to the left and right either to the side or behind the listening location – ideally at the same height as the front speakers, e.g. on a shelf or directly on the wall. The speakers can be fixed higher than the front speakers (up to 2.10 m); but we advise you not to locate them lower.
We always recommend that the distance between the rear speakers and the listening location 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 into the room. Or create a greater distance by positioning the speakers higher than
1.20m.
Rear
A
B
Rear
SW Centre FrontFront
Rear
A
B
Rear
Front
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/screen with the same distance to left and right or fixed to the wall. If the speakers have to be placed further out, you can easily turn them inwards and towards the listening location.
The following applies if the front speakers are fixed to the wall or placed on shelves: select a set-up height of between 40 centimetres and
1.20 metres (lower edge). It is important that the centre and front speakers are approximately in a line, or possibly even on a slight arc to the TV. Otherwise the homogeneity of the playback may vary with run time differences. Setting the spea­kers up in this way allows them to deliver their full sound potential.
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Button names and their functions
Standby
Switches the subwoofer on (press once) or off (press again) after the power supply has been in­itiated on the rear (“Power” – see page 11) of the appliance. A blue LED indicates that the device is on standby.
Input
Select the input signal with this button. The next input is activated every time the button is pressed.
Volume +
This increases the overall volume of the system.
Volume –
This decreases the overall volume of the system.
The display always shows the selected signal sour­ce during operation, e.g. “Coax” and the playback mode, e.g. “AC3” = Dolby Digital. This display is in­terrupted if you make a change, e.g. to the volu­me. As soon as this activity is ended, the display indicates the originally selected signal source again.
Function: Subwoofer front/display
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Connection names and their functions
Q
FM
Connection for FM/VHF auxiliary aerial
W
AM
Connection for AM/MW aerial
E
Digital input
Optical: For connecting the L2200/6SWR with a
digital signal source in optical format (Toslink). Coaxial: For connecting the L2200/6SWR with a digital signal source in coaxial format.
R
Analogue input
PC: This is used to connect the sound card output
(“Audio Out”) on your desktop PC or notebook to the L2200/6SWR using an optional stereo mini­jack cable. Alternatively, you can connect an MP3 player. Aux/VCR: You can connect the cinch cables (left/ right) with the analogue outputs of your stereo reproduction appliances (e.g. TV set, CD player, vi­deo recorder, etc.). The input called VCR (= video recorder) can also be used with other signalling appliances such as a MiniDisk player, cassette re­corder etc. You will need an additional equalizer/ preamplifier to connect and operate an analogue record player.
T
Speaker output
Here you connect the two-core speaker cables [+] and [-] from the five satellite speakers.
Y
Power mains power switch
When set to “Off”, the subwoofer is switched off, and on when it is set to “On”.
Explanation of symbols
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 equilateral triangle, as afxed to the appliance, is to make the user aware of important operating and maintenance instructions..
This product complies with European Community guidelines 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
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.
Attention:
The separating equipment of this equipment is the mains plug, this separating equipment must be usable without difculties.
Function: Subwoofer rear
W
T
Y
Q
E
R
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Button names and their functions
ĕ Explanation of functions on the following page
Function: Remote control
POWER
CHANNEL
CENTER WOOFER
REAR-L REAR-R
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
NIGHT MODE
LISTEN MODE
TEST
C DELAY
RESET
TUNER
S DELAY
B
A
S
S
T
R E
B
L
E
+
+
+
+
+ +
+
+
Balance
L R
V
O
L
U
M
E
+
V
O
L
U
M
E
O
Channel
I
Scan
W
Mute
U
Mem
Y
Stereo/mono
switch
T
Station buttons
switch
P
C Delay
{
Te st
q
Listen Mode
w
Reset
e
S.Delay
Q
Power
}
Night Mode
r
Centre/
Woofer
t
Bass
p
Rear
»L« »R«
u
Volume +
y
Treble
i
Volume –
o
Balance
»L« »R«
E
Input selection
R
Station buttons
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Q
Power
Switches the subwoofer on (press once) or off (press again) after the power supply has been initiated on the rear (“Power” – see page 11) of the appliance.
W
Mute
Pressing the button once immediately mutes the complete system; if you press it again, the system returns to its previous operating status. If the system has been switched to mute, the “MUTE ON” message on the display lights up; on reactivation “MUTE OFF” lights up briefly before the input source appears again, e.g. “OPT”.
E
Choice of input
Here you select the five inputs plus the integra-
ted radio receiver. ĕ Page 20
R
Station buttons
Nine buttons allow the radio stations saved by
the user to be selected directly. ĕ page 21
T
Station buttons switch
Enables the programming of other radio presets. Press once for positions 11–19, twice for 20–29,
3 x 30. ĕ page 21
Y
Stereo/mono switch
When receiving weaker VHF/FM stations via room aerials, the playback quality may improve notice­ably if you switch to mono.
U
Mem
Memory button to assign the station buttons (4).
ĕ page 21
I
Scan
For radio operation you can run through the frequency bands manually to get to the next station – in ascending [+] or descending [-] order.
ĕ page 21
O
Channel
In “Tuner” mode you can switch directly from station to station – in ascending [+] or descending [-] order.
ĕ page 21
P
C.Delay
Option to set the delay on the centre speaker.
Only works with Dolby Digital/DTS.ĕ page 19
{
Test
Initialises the test sound to equalise the speakers.
ĕ page 18
}
Night Mode
For Dolby Digital signals, this activates volume­reduced playback with acoustic adaptation to a lower volume level. Press again to deactivate
Night Mode. ĕ page 20
q
Listen Mode
Used to select the various playback modes such as Dolby Prologic II or stereo. If a Dolby Digital signal is active, stereo mode is forced by pressing
this button. ĕ page 20
w
Reset
Call up the subwoofer ’s factory settings using this button.
e
S.Delay
Allows the delay of the rear loudspeaker to be set. Only works with Dolby Digital/DTS and Dolby
ProLogic II. ĕ page 19
r
Centre/Woofer
Press [+] and [-] to set the desired level for the centre and subwoofer.
t
Bass
Press [+] and [-] to set the desired level for the centre and subwoofer.
y
Treble
Use the [+] and [-] keys to set the required bass level. It works directly on both front speakers.
u
Volume +
This increases the overall volume.
i
Volume -
This reduces the overall volume.
o
Balance »L« »R«
The “L” and “R” buttons increase the respective amounts of sound output from the left (“L”) or right (“R”) front speakers. Pressing the “Balance” button will return the sound output to the origi­nal balanced state.
p
Rear
Use the [+] and [-] keys to regulate the required levels of the left and right rear speakers.
Tip:
The settings you make are saved directly by the subwoofer without any need for further ac­tion. They remain available even after the mains power has been switched off and on again.
Operating elements: Remote control
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Connection: Signal sources with digital outputs
* Only users of the Xbox
Advanced AV Pack and High
Denition AV Pack have
a digital output
Connection to appliances with digital outputs for surround or stereo playback
Multichannel sound card, DVD-player/recorder, sat receiver, PlayStation®2 & 3, Xbox 360®*...
Multichannel sound card, DVD player/recorder, sat receiver, PlayStation®2 & 3, Xbox 360®*...
L2200/6SWR DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
Digital connection cable (coaxial)
Digital connection cable (optical)OPTICAL OUT
COAXIAL OUT
The L2200/6SWR is perfectly suited for combinati­on with a maximum of two of the appliances listed above. Connect the playback appliances as shown in the illustrations. You connect these appliances via their Digital Out outputs using an appropriate cable to inputs of the same type (coaxial or optical) on the subwoofer. The internal Dolby Digital/DTS decoder on the sub­woofer automatically recognises the signal transfer­red via the digital input , decodes the data flow and converts it into an audible 5.1 sound experience. You will find further information on operation on page 20.
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TV
Videorecorder
PC
15
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
Connection: Signal sources with analogue outputs
L2200/6SWRANALOGUE SIGNAL SOURCE
Connection to appliances with analogue out­puts for stereo playback
2-channel sound card, MP3 player, TV set, CD player and video recorder …
In addition to the two digital inputs the L2200/6SWR has a total of three analogue inputs: [VCR] [Aux] [PC]. These can be used with the ana­logue appliances of your choice. This requires either a stereo cinch cable [Aux] [VCR] or 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack cable [PC] for each device. * Connect the playback devices as shown in the illustrations.
* These cables are usually enclosed with the stated appliances.
When connecting the appliances, please note the relevant information in the handbooks for the compon­ents used.
ANALOG INPUT
PC
VCR
AUX
ANALOG INPUT
PC
VCR
AUX
L R
L
R
AUDIO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUT
L R
ANALOG INPUT
PC
VCR
AUX
L R
LINE OUT
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Connection: Aerial · Speakers
* To be purchased
separately
Please ensure that no
individual exposed wire from
a cable comes into contact
with any free terminals, the rear of the appliance or other uninsulated cables (e.g. from
other speakers).
Please note:
Connecting the cables with
the incorrect phases can result
in thin sound, weak bass and
reduced stereo characteristics.
For multichannel surround
systems, too, it is 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.
Connecting the aerial
The use of the supplied aerials is essential as a minimum requirement for disturbance-free re­ception. Please connect the aerials as shown in the illustration.
A standard coaxial plug at the end of a coaxial cable* (e.g. a cable connection) can be connected directly with the FM coax input (in place of the supplied auxiliary aerial).
Connecting the satellite speakers
The five satellite speakers for the treble and mid ranges are connected via speaker cables to the re­levant speaker outputs front L/R, rear L/R and front centre on the subwoofer. To do this, strip the ends of the speaker cable (about 7 mm) and twist the cable. The speakers and the fully active subwoofer have corresponding [+] and [-] terminals. 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 subwoofer amplifier and the minus pole of the speaker to the minus pole of the subwoofer amplifier (“Speaker Output”). To do this, press the clip and insert the ends of the cable.
FM
ANTENNA
GND
AM
VHF aerial MW frame aerial
(supplied)
75 Ohm COAX cable
VHF Auxiliary aerial (supplied)
R
+
REAR SPEAKER
RIGHT
+
FRONT SPEAKER
RIGHT
+
REAR SPEAKER
LEFT
+
FRONT SPEAKER
LEFT
+
CENTRE
+
FL C RL FR RR
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+
Cable connection
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Start-up
First ensure that all cables are connected as de­scribed above and insert the mains cable into the socket. Switch the main power switch [Power] on the back to “On” to activate the 5.1 amplifier on the sub­woofer. The blue LED lamp lights up on the left of the operation panel on the front of the subwoofer. The “Input”, “Volume+” and “Volume-” buttons on the operating panel have no (activated) function (yet). The subwoofer starts operation when you press “Standby”.
By pressing “Input” repeatedly you can activate all inputs in succession: “Opt”, “Coax”, “VCR”, “Aux”, “PC”, “Tuner”. You can set the desired overall volume using the “Volume [+] and [–]” buttons.
With the L2200/6SWR, it is possible to make all settings using the remote control. To do this, please first insert the batteries into the remote control’s battery compartment as per the illus­tration:
If the appliance no longer reacts to the remote control, even when it is used in direct proximity to the subwoofer, please change the batteries.
Please note:
1) Do not combine new and old batteries
2) Do not use different types of batteries
3) Observe the polarity – see battery compartment
For proper operation it is necessary to direct the remote control towards the subwoofer from a di­stance not exceeding 5 metres and at a horizon­tal angle of no more than 30 degrees.
ĕThe remote control’s functions are explained
on pages 12/13.
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Setting up the surround system
POWER
CHANNEL
CENTER WOOFER
REAR-L REAR-R
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
NIGHT MODE
LISTEN MODE
TEST
C DELAY
RESET
TUNER
S DELAY
B
A
S
S
T
R
E
B
L
E
+
+
+
+
+ +
+
+
Balance
L R
V
O
L
U
M
E
+
V
O
L
U
M
E
{
r
p
u
Equalisation
Before familiarising yourself with the other func­tions of the appliance, it is necessary to set the volume relationships of the five satellite speakers and the bass channel for the bass speaker.
To do this, switch on the appliance using the “Po­wer” switch on the back. The subwoofer goes onto standby when you press the “Standby” button on the front operating pa­nel of the “Power” button on the remote control. Make sure that no signal-emitting appliances, such as DVD players, are active.
Increase the overall volume of the set to “70 dB” via the central “Volume +” button on the remote control u. This sets a kind of reference level. Make sure you are in the best and most central place possible for listening. Press the “Test” button {. This activates a test tone that runs through the five satellites and the subwoofer in sequence. Now you can increase or decrease the level on the remote control for the centre, the two rear speakers and the subwoofer to the positions r and p on the remote control until the volume of these four speakers corresponds to the volume of the two front speakers.
Equalisation by ear requires a few attempts and does not always provide perfect results first time. For perfect equalisation of the speakers we recommend using a volume level measuring device, as available in the Teufel shop. This device is a purchase that will last a lifetime and allows considerably more precise equalisation than the ear. Bass levels in particular are often set too loud – exact adjustment is only guaranteed using a measuring device. The volume setting of the subwoofer may be slightly different when playing back music com­pared with home cinema sound, depending on the recording quality and mixing. While a large
proportion of bass tones may often dominate in effect-rich DVDs, the required level may be partly unheard in the musical area (in particular if the kit has been adjusted to optimal DVD reproduc­tion). Above all, personal taste is essential for the best compromise between the two sources. You can directly adjust the subwoofer level as re­quired using the buttons “Woofer [+] and [–]”r on the remote control. Press the “Test” { button again to complete the calibration process.
Please note!
After successfully completing
the test, please reduce
the volume from the 70 dB
setting used for testing.
Information
The selected settings
are retained even after the
device is switched off.
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Setting up the surround system
Adjusting the time delay (“delay”)
In order for the appliance’s digital signal pro­cessor (DSP) to be able to convert Dolby signals perfectly, it must be informed of the spatial posi­tioning of the individual speakers relative to each other. The C. Delay (Centre) P and S. Delay (Surround = rear speaker) e buttons on the remote control are used for this.
The correct delay time is calculated as follows:
Centre delay
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. Subtract the distance from the centre from the distance from the front speakers.
4. Multiply the result by 3. This gives you the delay time in milliseconds.
Example
Distance to the front speakers = 3.5 metres, di­stance to the centre speaker = 2.5 metres. Sub­traction of the distances equals 3.5 – 2.5 metres = 1.0 metres. Multiplied by 3 this results in 3ms delay time.
Information
The delay setting option for the centre speaker is only provided in the Dolby Digital and DTS listen modes.
The following rule of thumb applies:
In small rooms, up to 20 m², set a delay value of 15 ms and in medium-sized rooms (20–35 m²) set a value of 20 ms.
Information
The setting option of the delay of the rear speaker is only provided in the Dolby Digital/DTS and Dolby ProLogic II listen modes.
Surround delay of the rear speaker
1. Measure the distance between the listening
point and the front speakers.
2. Measure the distance between the listening point and the rear speakers.
3. Subtract the distance of the front speakers from the distance of the rear speakers.
4. Multiply the result by 3. This gives you the delay time in milliseconds.
Example
Distance to the front speakers = 3.5 metres, di­stance to the rear speakers = 1.5 metres. Sub­traction of the distances equals 3.5 – 1.5 metres = 2.0 metres. Multiplied by 3 this results in 6ms time delay. 15 ms is added as a constant to the delay time calculated by this method. For the example given above, this results in: 6 ms + 15 ms constant = 21 ms delay time. As the L2200/6SWR permits set­tings in steps of 5, select the next possible value, 20 ms.
POWER
CHANNEL
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
NIGHT MODE
LISTEN MODE
TEST
C DELAY
RESET
TUNER
S DELAY
+
+
e
P
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* Only users of the Xbox Advanced AV Pack/High
Denition AV Pack have a
digital output
Surround or stereo playback of devices with digital outputs
Multichannel sound card, DVD-player/recorder, sat receiver, Premiere® receiver, PlayStation®2 & 3, Xbox 360®*...
Using the remote control select “OPT” (for the optical output) or “COAX” (for the coaxial output) depending on the digital output format of the connected device
E
.
The corresponding input is shown on the display. As soon as the device has detected an encoded surround signal, it decodes it and then signals its ability to decode it by stating the signet and the name – e.g. AC3 for Dolby Digital.
Using the “Listen mode” function on the remote control (q refer to page 12) you can also play back Dolby Digital signals in 2.0 stereo.
Information
Between individual titles in a
DVD the subwoofer signals this “signal pause” with the display
message “Unlock”.
Night Mode
For volume-reduced playback
(e.g. at night) you can select
the “Night mode” during Dolby
Digital playback, which limits
the dynamic range without dra-
stically reducing sound quality.
POWER
MUTE OPT COAX
E
Playback: Digital and analogue signal sources · Listen mode · Night mode
** The abbreviation “St” signies
stereo mode.
Stereo playback on appliances on the three analogue inputs
2-channel sound cards, MP3 player, TV set, CD player, video recorder, etc.
Using the remote control select one of the three inputs “AUX”, “VCR” or “PC” – depending on the device connected E. The display indicates the relevant input, for example “AUX St” **.
POWER
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
PC
TUNER
E
Listen Mode
Here you can select whether and to what extent the stereo signals are prepared by integrated “Upmix” functions and played back via all satellite speakers, including the subwoofer. You reach these “Upmix” modes by successively pressing the “Listen mode” button on the remote control q (refer to page 12). The following stages are available:
Dolby Prologic II Music, Dolby Prologic II Movie, Stereo, DSP Passthru, DSP Hall, DSP Theater, DSP Room.
The switch also works in tuner mode. The changes to the listen modes are, however, not shown on the display.
AUX PL2
POWER
CHANNEL
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
NIGHT MODE
LISTEN MODE
TEST
C DELAY
RESET
TUNER
S DELAY
+
+
q
OPT dts
cOAX AC3
AUX ST
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Playback: Radio programmes
Radio programmes
To hear radio programmes, please press the “Tuner” button on your subwoofer remote control E. Press it once for the VHF range (FM) or twice to receive medium wave stations (AM). The following information is shown on the sub­woofer display, e.g. for VHF reception: “FM” = VHF “ST” = Stereo “96.20” = Transmission frequency
POWER
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
PC
TUNER
E
FM9620MHZ
ST
AM 522
KHZ
POWER
CHANNEL
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
TUNER
+
+
I
Saving the stations
We recommend first saving your favourite stations. To do this, select “Scan” I. on the remote control. You can search through the frequency range and find your favourite stations. If you press it briefly the tuner moves forward in 0.05 mHz steps: but if you press the button longer, the tuner runs until it finds the next station. After finding the station of your choice using the “Scan”
I remote control button, press the “MEM”
U button and select the desired memory space, e.g. “1”. This memory space is used to save the sta­tion using the “MEM” U memory button.
If you use the auxiliary aerial enclosed – e.g. in areas that have poor radio reception – reception interference may occur. We recommend operating the re­ceiver with an external/building aerial or from the cable network. To do this, you usually require an additional coaxial cable.
Memory space
When the channel changes, the display briefly indi­cates the selected memory space then the display changes back to FM or AM. The memory spaces 11–19, 20–29 and 30 are reached by activating the “10+”
T
button. Press another button between 1 and 9
within 2 seconds, e.g. 2 to call up memory space 12.
Select station
Press the “Channel + / –” O button to go to the sa­ved stations.
ST
1 100 35
MHZ
POWER
CHANNEL
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
TUNER
+
+
I
U
T
POWER
CHANNEL
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
PC
TUNER
+
O
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Frequently asked questions
“The subwoofer is buzzing”
These buzzing noises may be produced by con­nected appliances or faults in the power network. Excessive buzzing is usually caused by one of the following:
1. The subwoofer is connected to a different
power circuit from the rest of the equip­ment. Ensure that all linked appliances (in­cluding the PC if connected) are connected to a single power circuit or plug.
2. The aerial connected to the equipment or TV
has a different ground potential to the socket. To test this, simply remove all aerial cables from the wall socket. If the interference stops, you need a sheath current filter that is available from electronics retailers (including the car hi­fi department). It is inserted between the aerial socket and the LT2+R subwoofer.
3. A separately purchased mains filter, to which
all appliances must be connected, may be use­ful in eliminating the interference. Please ne­gotiate a right to return for the filter, in case it does not lead to positive results.
4. Occasionally, a multiple socket strip proves to
be responsible for creating buzzing noises. To test this, disconnect the plug strip and plug the subwoofer’s mains plug directly into a wall socket.
5. You can also try turning the mains plug
around and inserting it into the socket the other way up, inasmuch as your mains plug/ socket allows this.
6. In order to better localise the cause of the buz-
zing, check whether the subwoofer operates without buzzing on a power circuit in another room (e.g. using an extension lead). In addition, try disconnecting the cable connection from the subwoofer to the connected appliances in order to exclude the influence of connected components.
“There is no sound – neither from the satel­lites nor from the subwoofer”
Please ensure that the power cable is firmly in­serted into the socket. If this is the case, please check whether the blue “Standby” LED on the Teufel subwoofer lights up after activating the appliance by pressing the “Power” tip switch on the rear; if this is not the case please contact our service department.
“I hear no sound from the individual speaker channels; other speaker channels work”
Please check whether all speaker cables – both on the subwoofer rear and on the rear of the satellite speakers – are firmly inserted into the relevant sockets and that none of the individual, uninsulated wires are in contact with each other. Please also check the relevant channel setting menus in the signal source appliance to be played back (e.g. DVD player).
“The rear satellites and/or centre will not play with stereo sources such as music CDs (e.g. via PC or DVD player)”.
Switch the “Listen mode” on the remote control to Dolby Prologic Music Modus = PL II. Please also check the relevant channel setting menus in the signal source appliance to be played back (e.g. DVD player).
“The subwoofer is picking up additional radio/ interference signals”
In rare cases it may be possible to receive radio/ interference frequencies; this depends on the lo­cal environment. Please remove all cinch cables from the subwoofer and check whether the in­terference still occurs. We recommend trying out shorter, higher quality, shielded cinch connection cables.
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Frequently asked questions · Cleaning
Care instructions and 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 speakers 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.
“The subwoofer reacts to the remote control of another device/another device reacts to the decoder’s remote control”.
As there are no fundamental regulations on the distribution of frequencies, each manufacturer can work with the code of its choice. Unfortuna­tely, the fact that there may be occasional crosso­vers in individual cases cannot be prevented. This is, however, not a fault in the subwoofer. If, however, you have the freedom to choose ano­ther location and can locate the subwoofer out­side the range of the other appliance’s remote control (i.e. not right next to the receiver) this may reduce this problem, as the reception spec­tra may then no longer overlap.
“The subwoofer does not respond perfectly to the remote control”
The batteries may have been inserted incorrectly or they may be flat, so they may need to be in­serted correctly or replaced. Operation can be impaired if the subwoofer is situated too far away or in direct sunlight.
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Glossary
Please contact our service department if you have any questions, suggestions or if there is anything you think we could do better.
All information is provided without guarantee of correctness. Subject to technical changes; typing errors and mistakes excepted.
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Bülowbogen - Aufgang D1 Bülowstr. 66
Tel.: +49(30) 30 09 30 0 Fax: +49(30) 30 09 30 30 www.teufel.eu
Active subwoofer
Speaker for bass playback, with integrated amplifier. Very deep frequencies can only be played back with a large-volume spea­ker. To make sure that the front speakers can be kept as com­pact as possible, a separate subwoofer is used for bass tones. It can be located unobtrusively in the living room: for instance, behind the sofa or under a side table. The cut-off frequency between the front speakers and the subwoofer depends on the components used but is usually between 50 and 120 Her tz.
Auto On/Off function
The Auto On/Off function switches the subwoofer on as soon as a signal is detected and off again a certain time after the last signal was transferred (around 20 minutes).
Centre
Central speaker in the home cinema system. All dialogues are played back via the centre. Therefore, good voice playback capa­bility is essential for the centre.
Cinema Set
All Teufel speaker systems that are supplied with three direct front speakers and dipole effect speakers are also called a Ci­nema Set . In contrast, five direct speakers are called Concert Sets.
Concert Set
All Teufel speaker systems with five direct satellites are called Concert Sets. In contrast, Cinema Sets have three direct front speakers and a dipole rear speaker.
Dipole
Dipole speakers emit sound in two directions. They are there­fore ideal rear speakers for your home cinema because their emission characteristics imitate the speaker arrangement in a commercial cinema. Cinemas always use multiple speakers for the rear channels and their sound is distributed throughout the whole room. Dipoles have been designed to emit sound indi­rectly into the room (i.e. not locatable), which is different from direct emitters (see below).
Direct emitters
Direct emitters are conventional speakers that transport sound to the listener in a direct line. In the home cinema, direct emit­ters are used generally to play back the three front channels; in Concert Sets they are also located to the rear.
Dolby Digital/DTS Decoder
Electronic switching to divide up the digital multichannel si­gnals from the DVD into as many as seven individual signals. Dolby Digital and DTS are two different sound formats, so two different decoders are also required. AV receivers, DVD players or corresponding sound cards usually have both decoders.
Frequency/cut-off frequency
This is where you stipulate the frequency used for playing back sounds from the satellites or subwoofer. If, for example, you set a cut-off frequency of 120 Hz, all frequencies above 120 Hz are emitted by the satellites, frequencies under 120 Hz are played by the subwoofer.
Level
The level controller on the subwoofer is used to adjust the vo­lume. For perfect playback, all speaker channels – incl. the sub­woofer – should be set such that the signals from the individual speakers can be heard equally loudly at the listening location.
Phase
With the phase controller, you can adjust the subwoofer to the satellites such that the speaker membranes vibrate in the same direction in the cut-off frequency range. If the phase is set in­correctly, the bass may be weakened or cancelled. If the sub­woofer is located between the front speakers we recommend 0°, for a position close to the listening location 180°. If the subwoo­fer is in another location, the “180°” setting can balance out the reduced bass playback. Set the phase controller appropriately to get the strongest bass playback.
Rear speaker
Effects and atmospheric sounds are played back via the rear
speakers (either ĕ dipoles or ĕ direct emitters). This gives a
greater spatial feel when playing back films and music.
Sub out
Output on the receiver/amplifier to connect an active subwoo­fer using a mono-cinch cable.
5.1/7.1 pre out
Pre-amplifier output on the re ceiver or output on the DVD player. One analogue signal is provided for each channel via cinch connection.
6.1/7.1 technology
Surround sound procedure that, in addition to the left and right rear channel (and the relevant speakers), also uses a centrally played back rear channel. Depending on the sound format, this “rear centre” is embedded in the stereo signals for the left and right rear channel (“matrixed”) and extracted for playback (e.g. for THX® Surround EX, Dolby Digital EX) or transferred as an in­dependent signal. Instead of the dominant 5.1 technology, these are therefore 6.1 sound formats. In practice, it has proven to be beneficial for the sound to allow the rear centre to be pla­yed back by two centrally located rear speakers. AV technology equipped with the necessary amplifiers and connections is there­fore called “7.1” although it only plays back a 6.1 signal.
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