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Technical Description and Operating Instructions
5.1 Home Theater Speaker Set with THX Ultra 2 Certificate
System 10 THX Ultra 2
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Contents
General notes and information ......................................................................................................................................3
Safety notes ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................5
Control elements and connections ..................................................................................................................................6
Subwoofer back side ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Subwoofer front side ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Rear speakers back side ................................................................................................................................. 6
Remote control ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Remote control ..............................................................................................................................................................7
Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................................7
Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................8
Location tips .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Center speakers ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Front speakers ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Subwoofer .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear speakers ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Connecting ....................................................................................................................................................................9
Subwoofer .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Speakers....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to a power supply ....................................................................................................................... 10
Adjusting.....................................................................................................................................................................11
Adjusting the AV receiver ...............................................................................................................................11
Non-adjustable AV receiver ...........................................................................................................................11
Rear speakers ...............................................................................................................................................11
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................12
Care and cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................13
Protecting the environment ..........................................................................................................................................14
Batteries and rechargeable batteries .............................................................................................................. 14
Disposing of the unit ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Technical data .............................................................................................................................................................14
Notes ..........................................................................................................................................................................15
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Notice
The information in this document may change without
prior notice and in no way constitutes any liability on the
part of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
No part of 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
January 2013
THX and the THX logo are trademarks
of THX Ltd. which are registered in
some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
Original packaging
If you wish to exercise your eight-week right of return, we
ask that you be absolutely sure to hold onto the packaging. We can only accept the return of the speakers WITH
THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Empty boxes are not available!
Complaints
In case of complaint we will need the following information to process your enquiry:
1. Invoice number
Can be found on the sales slip (enclosed with the
product) or on the order confirmation received as a PDF
document, e.g. 4322543
2. Series number and batch number respectively
Located on the back side of the unit,
e.g. serial number: S10....
Many thanks for your support!
Contact
For questions, suggestions or criticism please contact our
customer service department:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen
Buelowstrasse 66
10783 Berlin (Germany)
Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (free of charge)
Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
E-mail: service@teufelaudio.com
www.teufelaudio.com
Proper use
Use the unit only as described in these operating instructions. Any other use is considered improper and may
result in damage to property or even injury to persons.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages
caused by improper use.
The unit is intended for private use.
Before operating the unit for the first time please
read the safety notes and operating instructions
carefully. Only in this way, will you be able to
use all functions in a safe and reliable manner.
Keep the operating instructions safe and pass them on to
anyone who may own the unit after you.
General notes and information
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Safety notes
Caution icons
The following caution symbols are used in these instructions:
Danger
High risk!
Failure to observe the warning may result in
severe personal injury or death.
Attention
Moderate risk!
Failure to observe the warning may result in
property damage.
Minor risk!
Points which should be observed when handling the unit.
Safety notes
Danger
Risk of electric shock!
Faulty installation of electrical equipment or
mains voltage which is too high can cause
electric shocks.
• The unit is only suitable for use with a power supply
voltage of 230 V~/50 Hz. Make sure that the mains
voltage is correct. For more information, refer to the
nameplate.
• Check the unit regularly for damage.
If the unit’s case or mains cable is defective or shows
other signs of visible damage, disconnect the mains
adapter immediately from the socket and do not operate the unit.
• The standby button does not disconnect the unit from
the power supply. For this reason, connect it to an easily accessible socket so that you can quickly disconnect
it from the power supply in the event of faults.
• If the unit emits smoke or smells of burning or other
unusual odours, disconnect it immediately from the
power supply and do not operate it.
• Never open the unit housing.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised specialist workshop. In the process, only parts may be used,
which correspond to the original unit data. There are
electrical and mechanical parts in this unit which are essential in order to avoid exposure to sources of danger.
• Do not insert any object through the vent slots in the
housing.
• Only use the unit in indoor areas.
• Do not operate the unit in moist areas and protect it
from drops of water or splash water.
Ensure that no vases or other vessels containing
liquids are on the unit or in its vicinity so that no liquid
penetrates the housing. Should water or any other
foreign object penetrate the unit, immediately disconnect
the mains plug and, if applicable, remove any batteries
present. Then send the unit to our service address
.
• Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
Danger
Danger to children!
Children can become trapped in the packing
film when playing and suffocate.
• Do not allow children to play with the unit or the packaging film.Danger of suffocation exists.
• Ensure that children do not remove small parts from
the unit or take them off of the unit (e.g. control knobs
or plug adapters). They could swallow the parts and
choke.
Never allow children to operate electrical units unsupervised.
Danger to hearing
Extended listening at high volumes may lead to
hearing loss.
• To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening at
high volumes.
• When the volume is set high, always keep a certain
distance from the unit and never place your ear directly
on the speaker.
• Particularly when the subwoofer has been set to maximum volume and the unit is activated, very high noise
pressure may suddenly be produced. This may have
psychological consequences and also cause physical
injury. Children and pets are particularly at risk. Set
your signal source unit volume control to a low setting
before turning on the power,
Danger
Danger of chemical burns!
Leaking battery acid may lead to chemical
burns.
• Do not allow battery acid to come into contact with
skin, eyes or mucus membranes. In case of contact
with acid rinse the affected locations immediately with
plenty of plain water and (if necessary) see a doctor.
Danger
Danger of injury/damage!
Incorrect location may result in damage.
• Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles, in instable
locations, on wobbly stands or furniture, with attachment fixtures that are too small etc. The unit could
topple over or fall, injuring persons or causing damage
to the unit itself.
• Set up the speakers so that there is no risk of them
tipping over and the cables don’t represent a tripping
hazard.
• Ensure that any wall mounting is performed in a professional manner.
• Only use suitable wall brackets for mounting. Check
the carrying capacity of the walls.
• Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e.g. heaters, ovens, other heat generating equipment such as
amplifiers etc.).
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Attention
Fire hazard!
Improper use may lead to damage or fire.
• Do not place open flames such as burning candles or
similar on the unit.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots with curtains, cloths,
newspapers or similar. Heat build-up inside the unit
can shorten the lifetime of the unit.
Attention
Risk of damage!
Power overload due to lightning strike may
damage or destroy the unit.
• If the unit is to be left unsupervised for a long period
(e.g. during a holiday), or if a thunderstorm is forecast,
disconnect it from the mains power supply.
Product contents
a 1 x active subwoofer
b 3 x front speakers
c 2 x dipole rear speakers
d 1 x remote control
e 1 x power cord for subwoofer
f 2 x battery for remote control
* The Concert Set 5.1 does not contain any two
separate dipole rear speakers, but five identical front
speakers.
Connector cables
Due to differing customer requirements, the
System 10 THX Series system is shipped without
connector cables. You can find suitable cables in our
webshop (www.teufelaudio.com) in the “Accessories”
area. You can also purchase support feet for the speakers
there.
Check to be sure
• Check that all items have been delivered and that noth-
ing is damaged.
• If the delivery is incomplete or you find damage sus-
tained in transit, do not operate the unit but contact our
service department (see page 3).
Overview
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Control elements and connections
Subwoofer back side
Subwoofer front side
Remote control
Rear speakers back side
Pos Name Description
1 Line In Audio input jacks
2 On • Off • Clip Power LEDs
On: Subwoofer on
Off: Subwoofer off/overloaded
Clip blinks: Input is overloaded
Clip illuminated: Speaker protective circuit has been triggered
3 HP FILTER High pass filter
4 LP FILTER Low pass filter
5 SENSITIVITY Sensitivity
6 POWER Mains switch
7 –
Connector jack for power cord e
8 – Mains fuse
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19
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12
Pos Name Description
9
Receiver
Infrared receiver for remote
control
10 Power
Power LED: Red = Standby, Green
= Operation
11 Phase
Green = Phase shifting active
12 THX
Red = Volume corresponds to THX
requirements
Pos Name Description
14
Turn the subwoofer on or to
standby
15 +
Increase subwoofer volume
16 Phase
Activate/deactivate phase shifting
(180°)
17 –
Reduce subwoofer volume
18 THX
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Set the subwoofer volume to the
THX level
19
Mute the speakers
Pos Name Description
13 –
Switch bipole/dipole/monopole
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The brackets on the back side (see graphic) are used for
mounting the rear speakers on a wall.
Threaded holes are located on the bottom side for mounting the front speakers on a speaker stand.
You can purchase mounting materials specially designed
for these speakers (cords, speaker stands and resonance
dampers) in our webshop (www.teufelaudio.com) in the
“Accessories” area.
In order to operate the remote control, you will need two
type AAA micro batteries with 1.5 volt (included in the
product contents.
Inserting batteries
• Push the small lever on the cover of the battery compartment on the back of the remote control and remove
the lid by lifting it off upwards.
• If applicable, remove any old batteries (please observe
the notes on page 14).
• Insert the batteries in the battery compartment as
shown in the figure.
• Place the cover back on the compartment and push it
closed.
Remote control
Assembly
Functionality
The remote control transmits infrared control signals. To
do so, it is necessary that you point the remote control
towards the front of the subwoofer. Ensure that no objects
are in the way of the infrared signal.
Cover grill
The cover grills protect the sensitive speaker membranes
and do not affect the sound. Depending on your taste,
you can simply pull the grids off to the front and then put
them back on the same way.
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Setup
Location tips
• Select a stable, level base.
• Make sure that the environment is clean and free from
dust.
• Avoid placing the unit close to sources of heat or in
direct sunlight.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the cables or the
speakers.
The following specifications concern an “ideal home
cinema”, in which the viewer and listener respectively
sits in a central position at a sufficient distance in front of
the television and screen respectively (see the adjacent
graphic) and no objects (tables or the like) are located in
between. Unfortunately, the room, furnishings or one’s
partner do not always allow for optimum arrangement.
Modern AV receivers offer a variety of possibilities for
electronically compensating losses associated with the
arrangement. Generally speaking, the following rule
applies: You can always use our recommendations as a
base to experiment with what works best acoustically and
optically in your home. Let your ears (and eyes) decide!
Center speakers
Place one of the three front speakers b in a central position, directly under the screen and/or silver screen.
Front speakers
The two remaining front speakers b are set up or hung
to the right and left of the screen at a height of approximately 40 to 120 cm. They should be in line with the
center speaker and form an equilateral triangle with the
listener – the so-called stereo triangle (distance from the
listener = distance between the speakers). The speakers
should project sound directly into the room or slightly
towards the listener.
Subwoofer
The location of the subwoofer a can be freely selected
and does not influence the other speakers. However, do
not place it in the corner of a room as this may cause
uncontrollable frequency overloads. A location between
the front speakers is often ideal.
Rear speakers
The two rear speakers c project sound at a 45-degree
angle towards the front into the room and towards the
back against the walls. This way, the speakers produce
the desired THX diffusivity. They are set up or hung to the
side of the listener and at head level (140 to 210 cm).
There should be at least 10 cm of space to the back wall
of the room.
You can also set up the rear speakers behind the listener
at a height of 140 to 210 cm. Experiment and sample
the sound at different distances to determine the ideal
distance to the side wall.
TV
Stereo triangle
Front FrontCenter
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Subwoofer
b
c c
b b
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Connecting
Danger
Danger of injury/damage!
Arrange the cables so that they do not pose a
trip hazard.
• Pull the mains plug of your AV receiver out of the
socket to prevent accidental activation.
Subwoofer
• Ideally, the subwoofer is connected to the subwoofer
jack of the AV receiver with a mono RCA cable.
• Normally, only the RCA jack 1
“LEFT MONO”
on the
back side of the subwoofer is used for this purpose.
• The RCA jack
1 “RIGHT” is only occupied if you use
a Y adapter for the connection. This increases the
subwoofer level slightly.
• You will find more information on this in the operating
instructions of your receiver.
• If your receiver does not have a connection for a
subwoofer, connect an available speaker outlet with an
RCA jack 1 of the subwoofer using a voltage reducer
and an RCA cable. We offer voltage reducers on our
website in the “Accessories” area.
Speakers
• Lay the speaker cables from your AV receiver to each
of the speakers. This cable should be high-quality
double-wire speaker cable with marked strands. The
diameter should amount to at least 2.5 mm
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Tip: Label the cables on the receiver side – this will
help when taking down and setting up the receiver.
• A connector terminal with two terminal clips is located
on the back side of each speaker. You can connect the
speaker cables directly or using pin plugs. We only
describe the direct connection here.
• The terminal clips are each marked red (+) and black (-).
Make sure that the polarity is correct!
Connect the like coloured terminals with one
another. Otherwise the sound quality will suffer.
The speaker connectors of your AV receiver should
have similar markings. The strands of the speaker cables are marked with different colours or shapes.
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• Split the single wire on both ends up to approximately
30 mm and remove approximately 10 mm of insulation
on each piece. Twist the single wire so that no strands
are protruding.
• Turn the connector terminal counterclockwise until
loose. Run the stripped cable into the hole that is now
visible. Turn the terminal clockwise until closed. The
cable has now been clamped into place.
• Connect all cables to the speakers in this way.
• Connect the speaker cables to your AV receiver. You
will find notes on this in the operating instructions of
the unit.
Connecting to a power supply
• Make sure that the mains switch 6 is turned off (position “0”).
• Connect the mains connector jack 7 with a mains
socket using the mains cord e.
• Also plug the mains plug of your AV receiver back into
the socket.
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Adjusting
Adjusting the AV receiver
Most AV receivers feature a menu with speaker settings
(referred to as “Speaker Setup” or the like). If this is the
case, you should make the following settings:
• Size of the front, center and rear speakers are set to
“normal” or “small” – not “large”
• “Subwoofer” to “on”
• Crossover frequency for subwoofer to 80 Hz
• Volume of the subwoofer to more than 75 %
Set the subwoofer volume to the THX level. For this, push
the button 18 “THX” on the remote control while the
subwoofer is on. The display 12 “THX” illuminates in red.
These settings ensure that the subwoofer is used optimally
and you can do the final fine tuning via the automatic
calibration function or the menu of your AV receiver.
Non-adjustable AV receiver
If your AV receiver does not provide the above options,
you can make the most important settings directly on the
subwoofer. To do so, you will need a CD or DVD with
adequate, powerful sound.
Note
The setting elements on the back side of the
subwoofer only work when THX mode is turned
off (the display 12 “THX” is off).
• Set the separation frequency with the control 4 “LP
FILTER” to approx. 80 Hz (second dash). This way, you
specify that the subwoofer only plays sounds up to this
frequency (adjustment range: 60–220 Hz).
• With the control 3 “HP FILTER” you can block low
frequencies (adjustment range: 20–60 Hz).
• With the switch 5 “SENSITIVITY”, soft signal sources
can be amplified by 10 dB (switch setting: left).
• Once you have set the best sound, switch phase shifting on and off several times with the button 16 “Phase”
(display 11 “Phase” is green). Then select the setting
at which the subwoofer sounds as loud and precise as
possible.
• Optimise the settings with other CDs/DVDs and different volumes.
Rear speakers
The rotary switch on the back of the rear speakers should
normally be set to the intermediate position “DIPOL” (for
professionals: the baffle boards then project sound with
the phase shift).
If used as a rear center speaker, “BIPOL” must be selected (baffle boards project sound in phase). If two rear
center speakers are used, “MONOPOL” is deactivated
for each baffle board and the speakers are set up with
the silent sides facing one another.
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Operation
Activating and deactivating
• With the switch 4 turn the mains voltage on and
off respectively. After activation the subwoofer is in
standby and the power LED 10 “Power” is red. Once
the subwoofer is activated, the Power LED is green.
You can control all other functions with the remote control:
• Turning on or entering standby mode: Push the button
14 “ ”.
• Increasing the volume: Push the button 15 “+”.
• Decreasing the volume: Push the button 17 “–”.
• Setting the volume to the THX level: Push the button 18
“THX”, the display 12 “THX” is red.
• Muting the subwoofer (mute): Push the button 19 “ ”.
The Power LED 10 “Power” blinks green.
• Reactivating the sound: Push the button 19 “ ” again
or change the volume.
Care and cleaning
Clean the subwoofer and the satellites regularly with a
soft, damp microfiber cloth. In the process, be sure to
observe the following notes:
Danger
Risk of electric shock!
In contact with live parts, water can lead to
electric shock or short circuit.
• Make sure that no liquid penetrates the unit.
• Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning.
Attention
Risk of damage!
Using the wrong cleaning materials may dam-
age the delicate surface of the case.
• If possible only use plain water without any cleaning
products. In case of stubborn marks, a mild soap solution may be used.
• In no circumstances should caustic cleaning products,
white spirit, thinners, petrol or similar be used for
cleaning.
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Troubleshooting
The following notes and further detailed information on our website should help you to rectify malfunctions. If this does
not lead to success, please contact our hotline
00800 - 200 300 40 (free of charge). Please also observe the warranty
notes.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The subwoofer isn’t active,
the Power LED 10 “Power”
is not on.
The subwoofer is off or doesn’t have any
power.
Turn the switch 6 on (“I”). Check the mains
cord and socket.
Fuse is defective. Replace the fuse: Discon-
nect the mains cord.
Carefully pull out the fuse
holder 8 on the mains
connection jack 7.
Push the old fuse down
and out. If necessary,
insert a new fuse (6,3 AL
delay-action) and close
the holder.
The subwoofer is not working but the Power LED 10
“Power” is green.
The volume has been set too low or the
mute function is on.
Increase the volume with the button 15.
The subwoofer hums. The subwoofer is connected to another
circuit than the rest of the system.
Connect the subwoofer and AV receiver to
the same circuit.
The buzzing is caused by problems with
the power supply.
Buy a line filter and connect both units to it.
The buzzing is caused by a multi-outlet
power strip.
Use another multi-outlet power strip or plug
the subwoofer directly into the wall socket. It
may help to insert the
plug into the socket the other way round.
Playback is noisy. Generally speaking, the 10 THX system is
a very low-noise system. In the high range
area, very good-quality high-resolution
speaker systems can expose the poor
quality
of a signal source (e.g. from MP3 files).
Ensure that the source is sending a clean
signal.
The sound seems dull. Satellite has been connected with incorrect
polarity.
Make sure the speaker cables of all satellites
are connected properly.
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Technical data
Front/center speakers
Power handling: Longterm 540 W/shortterm 720 W
Impedance: 4–8 Ohm
Dimensions (W x H x D): 650 x 445 x 235 mm (without cover grills)
Net weight: 23.7 Kg
Rear speakers
Power handling: Longterm 130 W/shortterm 180 W
Impedance: 4–8 Ohm
Dimensions (W x H x D): 304 x 466 x 200 mm
Net weight: 7.4 Kg
Subwoofer
Operating voltage: 230V~/50 Hz
Output power: 750 W
Max. power consumption: 1200 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm: 500 x 1268 (including wheels) x 540 (590 including plugs)
Net weight: 85.1 Kg
This product conforms with Council of the
European Union guidelines 2004/108/EC
and 2006/95/EC.
Technical changes reserved!
Protecting the environment
Batteries and rechargeable batteries
Batteries and rechargeable batteries must
not be disposed of with household waste!
Every consumer is required by law to bring all
batteries and rechargeable batteries, whether
they contain harmful substances*) or not, to a collection
point run by the communal authority or borough or run
commercially, so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Please only hand in fully discharged batteries!
*) labelled: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead
Disposing of the unit
Used units must not be disposed of 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 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
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Notes
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Instruction No. 91750 GB 20130122 / HCHAM
For questions, suggestions or other issues please contact our customer service department:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen - Aufgang D1
10783 Berlin (Germany), Buelowstr. 66
Tel.:
00800 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 930
www.teufelaudio.com
No liability is accepted for the
accuracy of this information. Technical changes, typographical errors
and other errors reserved.
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