Teufel Raumfeld Base Setup Manual

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Setup Guide

Raumfeld Base

For a detailed online manual, visit
http://manual.raumfeld.com

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Contents

General Notes and Information............ 4

Overview ............................................ 5

System Requirements ........................... 6

Connections & Operational Controls ..... 7

Operation Modes ................................ 8

Installation .......................................... 9

Setup ................................................ 10

Integrating Your Music Collection ....... 13

Frequently Asked Questions ............... 14

Advice on Safe Use & Maintenance .... 18

Cleaning & Maintenance .................... 20

Environmental Protection ................... 21

CE Conformity ................................... 22

Contact our customer service for help!

Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (free of charge)
E-Mail [e-mail]

Please have the following information ready:

• Customer number

• Brand, model, and manual of your router

• LED status of your Raumfeld products

Do you have any questions or problems in
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Notice

The information in this document may be
changed without prior notice and in no
way constitutes any liability on the part of
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
No part of these instructions may be
reproduced in any form or be broadca­sted in any way electronically, mechani­cally, by photocopy or recording without
the written permission of Lautsprecher
Teufel GmbH.

© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 2.0
September 2012

Original packaging

If you wish to exercise your eight-week
right of return, we ask that you be absolu­tely sure to hold onto the packaging. We
can only accept the return of the device
WITH THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Empty boxes are not available!

Complaints

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

1. Invoice Number

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

4322543.

2. Serial number or batch number

Visible on the back side of the device, e.g.
serial #: IL30009440122A-123

Many thanks for your support!

Contact

For questions, suggestions or any other
issues please contact our customer service
department:

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen
Buelowstraße 66
10783 Berlin (Germany)

Tel.: [phone] (free of charge)
Fax: [phone]
www.teufelaudio.com

Proper use

Only use the unit as described in these
instructions and in the online manual. Any
other use will be deemed as not in accor­dance with the instructions and may lead to
damage to property or even persons. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for damage
caused by use not in accordance with the
instructions. The unit is intended for private
use.

Before operating the unit for
the first time please read the

safety notes and the setup guide
carefully. This is the only way to use all
functions safely and reliably. Keep the
setup guide safe and pass them on to
anyone who may own the unit after you.

General Notes and Information

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Package Contents

a 1 x Raumfeld Base
b 1 x Network cable
 1 x Power adaptor DC 18V/1.2 A

• Please check if your shipment is
complete and not damaged.

• Should your shipment be incomplete or
damaged, please contact our service
department before use (see page 4).

Overview

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System Requirements

System requirements

• For initial setup and music playback
control: The Raumfeld Controller OR
the Raumfeld Controller App for your
Smartphone or tablet

• For music playback:
Raumfeld playback device

• For integration into your home
network:

Network router with DHCP

• For internet radio or online music
services: Broadband internet connec­tion

Raumfeld App for your
smart phone

If you would like to set up your system
with your smart phone or tablet, please
first install the Raumfeld Controller App.

You can download a free version for
iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad from the
App Store.

A version for Android™ smart phones
and tablets is also available to you for
free download in the Google Play Store.

ROUTER

DHCP

RAUMFELD CONTROLLER SMARTPHONE / TABLET

ODER

RAUMFELD CONTROLLER APP
IN THE APPLE APP STORE

RAUMFELD CONTROLLER APP
IN THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE

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Connections and Operational Controls

1 Power LED
2 System LED
3 Network LED

4 Wi-Fi aerial
5 Serial port
6 Network connector
7 Setup button

8 Router connector
9 2 x USB ports (master, type A)
10 Connector for power adaptor

(DC 18V/1.2A

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Operation Modes

Overview

System mode Setting the mode Mode characteristics

On

Attach

electric power supply

Powersave

System reverts

automatically to powersave

when inactive

CPU and hard disk

throttled

Off

Disconnect electric

power supply

All modules off

Status Display

Operation mode Power LED System LED Network LED

Starting On Off Off

On On On *

Powersave On On *

Off Off Off Off

* When successfully connected to your local network, the network LED will remain

permanently lit. If there is no connection, or a faulty connection, the network LED will
not be lit.

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ROUTER

Installation

1. Attach the Raumfeld Base to the elec­tric power supply.

≥ If the Base has sufficient power,
the power LED (left) on the front of
the device will be permanently lit.

2. If you want to play music back from
your local network or from the
internet, connect the Raumfeld Base
to your network router via the Base’s
ROUTER port (8, right) using the
network cable provided.

Connecting the Raumfeld Base

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1. Installing the Raumfeld App

Installation can be carried out using the
Raumfeld Controller and, optionally, a
smart phone or a tablet.

If you would like to set up the Raumfeld
system with your smart phone or tablet,
please first install the Raumfeld Controller
App on your device.

You can download a free version for
iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad from the
App Store.

A version for Android™ smart phones
and tablets is also available for free
download in the Google Play Store.

If you prefer to carry out the setup using
the Raumfeld Controller, this step will not
be necessary.

2. Running the setup wizard

Activate the Raumfeld Controller, OR
start the Raumfeld Controller App on
your smart phone or tablet.

After a few seconds the setup wizard will
start, and will then guide you through the
installation process.

Setup: New Raumfeld System

PRESS BRIEFLY

RAUMFELD CONTROLLER APP
IN THE APPLE APP STORE

RAUMFELD CONTROLLER APP
IN THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE

RAUMFELD CONTROLLER SMARTPHONE / TABLET

OR

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Setup: New Raumfeld System

3. Following the setup wizard

Please follow the wizard steps in order
to set up your Raumfeld system.

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Setup: Extending Your System

Adding to an existing system

If you already have a configured Raum­feld system and would like to add a
Raumfeld Base, follow the instructions
below.

1. Pick up your Raumfeld Controller
OR open the Raumfeld App on your
smartphone or tablet.

2. Open “Settings > Network” and
choose “Connect Raumfeld Base“.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions
to connect your existing Raumfeld
devices to the Raumfeld Base’s Wi-Fi
network. All previous settings will be
preserved.

4. Should you wish to connect your
existing Raumfeld devices to the
Base‘s Wi-Fi network, follow the
on-screen instructions. Otherwise
choose „Finish setup“.

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Integrating Your Music Collection

There are several possibilities for you to
integrate your music collection into the
Raumfeld system.

Copying music onto the
Raumfeld Base

You can save your music collection on
the internal hard drive of the Base.

When connected with your local
network, the Base appears as a
shared folder in your file management
programme:

• In your Windows® Explorer, you
can find the Raumfeld Base under
“Network”,

• and in the Mac OS Finder in the
sidebar under “Shared”.

Simply use your file management
programme to copy music onto the Base.

After your music collection has been
copied onto the Raumfeld Base, it auto­matically appears under “My music”,
without any further configuration.

Copying music onto a USB
memory

Copy your music collection onto a USB
storage device, and connect it to Raum­feld Base.
Your music collection appears without
further configuration shortly after you
have plugged the USB memory into
Base-

Sharing music on your
network

Music that has been shared on the
network can easily be integrated into
the Raumfeld system. There are various
ways of sharing music on your network:

• You can share music files that are
saved on a PC via media sharing in
the Windows Media Player. Alter­natively, you can use another media
server software for your PC.

• If you prefer not to use any media
server software, or have a Mac,
you can share the music file through
file sharing.

• A network storage device allows
you to share music on your network
even while the computer is switched
off (for example NAS or network
router with integrated hard drive /
connection facility for USB memo­ries).

In all cases it is necessary to add the
shared file under “Settings > Music
resources” as a music resource.

For more detailed assistance on sharing
music on your network, please visit
http://manual.raumfeld.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can find a full list of frequently asked
questions as well as a detailed online
manual online at:
http://manual.raumfeld.com.

General questions

Question 1: Where can I find internet

radio?
≥ TuneIn offers you free access to a

wide range of internet radio stations
from all over the world.
For radio stations which are tailored
specifically to your own taste of music,
try the music service Last.fm (registration
is required but allows you a non-binding
test period and 30 free music titles).

Question 2: Can I try out the music
services Napster and simfy?

≥ The music services Napster and simfy
each offer a 30-day test period of their
premium service, during which you can
listen to all titles available from that
provider in full and for free. The test
period is absolutely non-binding, you do
not enter into any obligation. For simfy,
you need to register to make use of the
test period, while Napster offers an
anonymous test period.

System requirements

Question 1: What system requirements

need to be in place?

• Your router must have DHCP
enabled.

• IP-addresses should be distributed
to new devices automatically.

If this is not the case, look into the
administration software of your
router and make sure all Raum­feld devices are assigned a fixed IP
address.

• Make sure that your router is
connected to the network socket of
the Base on the right, the one which
is labelled “ROUTER”.

Installation using the
Raumfeld App

Question 1: The App does not connect

to the Raumfeld system during setup.
What can I do?

1. First check if all system requirements
are in place.

2. Make sure that the smart phone
or tablet with the App installed is
connected to your Wi-Fi router.

3. After that, remove all Raumfeld
devices from power supply. Delete
the App and reinstall it. Restart your
router as well by temporarily discon­necting it from power supply.

4. Then start the setup from the begin­ning. When being prompted „Do
you own a Raumfeld Base?“, make
sure you choose the path „Continue
with Raumfeld Base“.

5. If the App still fails to connect with
the Raumfeld system, it could be
because of compatibility problems
with your router. You can avoid this
problem if, during installation, you
interpose a standard network switch
(about EUR 10, available at elec­tronic shops) between your router

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Frequently Asked Questions

and the Raumfeld Base. In this case,
please also inform our customer
service.

Question 3: The App does not react any
longer. What can I do?

• Devices with Android OS: Go
to the device settings and select
the Raumfeld App under „Apps“.
Choose „Clear data“ and restart the
Raumfeld app subsequently from the
device‘s app menu.

• Devices with iOS: Close the Raum­feld App. Then, double-push the
Home button of the iOS device. A
bar containing four app symbols
will appear on the bottom of the
screen. Press and hold the Raumfeld
symbol on this bar until a minus sign
appears. Briefly tap the symbol to
clear it from the bar, then restart the
app from the device‘s main menu.

Installation with the
Raumfeld Controller

Question 1: The Controller does not

connect to the Raumfeld system during
setup. What can I do?

1. First check if all system requirements
are in place.

2. Then remove all Raumfeld devices
from power supply. Switch off the
Controller by holding the On/
Off key pressed down (at least 10
seconds). Restart your router by
temporarily disconnecting it from
power supply.

3. Then start the setup from the begin-

ning. When being prompted „Do
you own a Raumfeld Base?“, make
sure you choose the path „Continue
with Raumfeld Base“.

Question 2: The Controller does not
react any longer. How can I restart it?

≥ When the Controller no longer reacts
to finger touch or turning the volume

control:

1. First switch off the device by
pushing and holding the On/Off
button for at least 10 seconds.

2. Now, briefly press the On/Off
button. After approximately two
seconds the Raumfeld Logo is
displayed and the Controller is
started.

Should the Controller still not react, the
battery may need to be recharged

Resetting

Question 1: Can I reset the system and

start installation from the beginning?
≥ If the Controller or the App are

connected to your Raumfeld system,
you can restart the setup wizard by
resetting the „Controller configuration“
under „Settings > System maintenance
> Reset“.
If the Controller or the App are not
connected to the system, a help option
will appear after a short time, offering a
possibility to reset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Setting up music resources

Question 1: The Raumfeld Base does

not appear under “Network” in the
Windows Explorer. What can I do?

≥ Enter \\Raumfeld Base into the
address line of your Windows Explorer
(not Internet Explorer!).
Should that not work enter the IP
address of the Raumfeld Base into the
address bar, e.g. \\192.168.0.15.

Question 2: The Raumfeld Base does
not appear under “File sharing” in the
Mac OS Finder. What can I do?

≥ Open the menu item “Go > Connect
to server...” in the Finder. Then enter
smb://base.local into the field “Server
address” and confirm the dialog box
that appears afterwards.

Question 3: My USB memory device
is not recognised as a music resource.
What could be the reason for this?

≥ USB memory devices are only
included as a music resource if they
are connected to the host of the Raum­feld system. In a system with a Raum­feld Base (see page 11), this is the Base.
In a system without Raumfeld Base, you
can specify the device you would like to
act as host under “Settings > Network >
Host configuration”. Please also note that
USB hard drives which are connected
to a Raumfeld playback device need
to have their own power supply. This
restriction does not apply to the Raum­feld Base.

Question 4: Music from my media server
is displayed unreliably and playback
keeps being interrupted. What can I do?

≥ With certain music servers, compatibi­lity problems can arise. In order to avoid
such problems quickly, we recommend
you include the content of the media
server via file sharing (see also page

13). In this case, please also inform our
customer service team.

Music playback interruption

Question 1: The music playback keeps

being interrupted. What could be the
reason for this?

≥ If music playback is frequently inter­rupted, it is mostly due to Wi-Fi connec­tion problems between your wirelessly
connected playback devices and the
Raumfeld Base, or your Wi-Fi router,
respectively.
You can find instructions on how to
improve the signal strength in the Raum­feld online manual in chapter “Network
an a l ys is”.

Network problems

Frage 1: After connecting my computer

to the Raumfeld Base the system doesn’t
work any longer. What can I do?

≥ If you want to connect a computer
directly to the Raumfeld Base using a
network cable make sure it is connected
to the left network port of the Base. Never

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Frequently Asked Questions

connect it to the right network port,
labeled „ROUTER“, as the system will stop
to function in that case.

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Advice on Safe Use and Maintenance

Warning icons

The following symbols can be found in this
guide:

Danger

High Risk!

Disregard for this warning can
cause life threatening damage.

Attention

Middle Risk!

Disregard for this warning can
cause damage to the product.

Low Risk!

Procedures that should be
observed while handling the

product.

Advice on Safe Use

Danger

Electrical Shock Hazard!

Faulty installation or high voltage
may lead to electrical shock.

• Only use the power adaptor supplied,
and ensure that the correct voltage is
in use before connecting the power.
More information on this can be found
printed directly on the power adaptor.

• In order to completely remove power
from the device, unplug the power cord.

• In order to be easily able to remove
power from the device, the plug should
be easily accessible.

• Immediately unplug the adaptor from
the outlet when the housing is broken
or has visible damage.

• Should the device begin to smoke, emit
burning smells, or produce unfamiliar
sounds immediately remove the power
cord and do not turn it back on.

• Do not open the case of the device.
The device may only be serviced by an
authorized party. Unauthorized access
of the device will void the guarantee.
Instructions on how to proceed in case
of repair will be provided by our service
department. Please make sure to use
only replacement components that
comply with the technical specifications
of the original part. This device contains
electrical and mechanical parts that are
essential for the protection of the unit.

• Only use device accessories specified
by the manufacturer.

• Do not insert any objects into the case’s
air vents.

• Only use the product indoors.

• Do not expose the equipment to rain

or humidity of any kind. Do not place
objects filled with liquid, such as vases
or bottles, anywhere near the equip­ment. Should water or any other foreign
body make its way into the case, imme­diately remove the power cord. For
further support please contact our
service department.

• Never touch the power adaptor with
wet hands.

• Constantly check the device for physical
defects.

Danger

Danger of Explosion!

Poor placement of the device can
lead to an explosion.

• Do not use the equipment in extreme
temperatures, or where there is a fire or
explosion hazard.

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Danger

Child Safety!

Children can get caught in the
packaging materials and suffo-

cate.

• Never let your children play with the
device or its packaging material. There
is a risk of suffocation.

• Make sure that your children do not
remove or pull small pieces from the
device (such as cables or buttons), as
they may swallow the piece and choke.
Should your child have swallowed a
small piece of the device, immediately
contact your local hospital.

•Never leave children unattended while

using electronic devices.

Attention

Risk of Damage!

Poor placement can cause
damage to the device.

• Position the device so that it cannot be
accidentally kicked and so that cables
are not trip hazards.

• Keep this device away from sources of
heat such as radiators and stoves and
keep it out of the immediate vicinity of
other devices to prevent excessive heat
from developing.

Attention

Fire Danger!

Improper use of the device may
cause damage or fire.

• Do not place open flames such as
candles or other similar items on top of
the device.

• Make sure vent holes are not blocked
when positioning the equipment.

• Provide adequate ventilation.

• Do not expose the device to direct

sunlight.

• Do not cover the ventilation openings
with curtains, blankets, magazines or
other similar items. Built up heat within
the device can shorten its lifespan.

Attention

Risk of Damage!

Electrical surges caused by light­ning can damage or destroy the

device.

• As a precaution, disconnect the equip­ment from the power supply in the
event of impending thunderstorms.

• Disconnect the equipment from the
power supply if not in use for a
prolonged period of time.

Attention

Risk of Damage!

Improper use of the device can
cause damage.

• Only use a dry, soft cloth when clea­ning the equipment. Detergents may
affect the surface of the equipment.

Advice on Safe Use and Maintenance

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Cleaning and Maintenance

• Use as clear of a water as possible
without any cleaning product. By stub­born spots use a mild combination of
water and soap.

Clean the device regularly with a soft, lightly damp micro fiber cloth.
Pay close attention to the following details:

• Under no circumstances should
harsh cleansers, alcohol, paint
thinner, gasoline, or similar
substances be used for cleaning.

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Disposal of the unit

Used units must not be disposed with
household waste!

If the unit is no longer opera­tional, every consumer is
required by law to dispose of
used devices separate from
household waste, e. g. at a

collection point run by the communal

Environmental Protection

authority borough. In this way, used
devices can be recycled and waste mate­rials disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner.
For this reason, electrical equipment is
labelled with the displayed symbol.

Contact our customer service for help!

Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (free of charge)
E-Mail [e-mail]

Please have the following information ready:

• Customer number

• Brand, model, and manual of your router

• LED status of your Raumfeld products

Do you have any questions or problems in
setting up your Raumfeld system?

?

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Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved.

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen
Buelowstr. 66
10783 Berlin (Germany)

Tel.: [phone]
Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 930
www.teufelaudio.com