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Home Theatre Loudspeaker Set with THX® Select Certicate
5.1 Cinema Set · 5.1 Concert Set · 7.1 Cinema Set
Technical specifications and operating manual
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About this document
The information in this document is subject to
change without warning. Lautsprecher Teufel
GmbH is in no way bound by the information provided herein.
No section of this document may be reproduced or copied by any electronic or mechanical means, including photocopying and
recording, without prior written consent
from Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 1.4
February 2010
Trademarks
® All registered trademarks remain the
propertyof their respectiveowners.
Original packaging
We recommend that you hold on to the packaging
of all your new Teufel products, as we only accept
loudspeakers back within the initial eight-week
return period if they are shipped in their ORIGINAL PACKAGING. We do not provide packaging
boxes separately.
Technical specifications
For technical specications of the products
described herein, please refer to
www.teufel.eu
Contact
If you have any questions, suggestions or
criticisms, please contact our support team:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Bülowbogen · Bülowstraße 66
10783 Berlin (Germany)
Ph.: 00800 200 300 40
Fax:+49(30) - 30 09 30 30
www.teufel.eu
Terms of warranty
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH provides a twelve-year
warranty for loudspeakers and a two-year war-
ranty for ampliers and electrical components,
starting at the purchase date. The warranty covers
all materials and time needed. The warranty does
not cover devices damaged as a result of improper
use or electrical/mechanical overloading. The
original Teufel invoice is your proof of warranty.
This warranty applies exclusively to loudspeakers,
ampliers and electronic components purchased
by consumers from Teufel for private usage. The
warranty does not apply to loudspeakers, ampliers and electronic components sold to consumers
through third-party dealers. For third-party
products supplied together with the Teufel system, the terms of warranty of the manufacturer
in question apply. When Teufel products are resold
privately, the warranty may be transferred to the
new owner. For this, the new owner requires the
original Teufel invoice.
Returns policy
Teufel provides an eight-week right of return with
a money-back guarantee.
You may only return individual components from
a set if Teufel offers these components for sale
separately. If you return one or more individual
components from a set, this voids the discount
that Teufel provides on the sale of components
as a set. This means that for individually returned
components from a set, you will be refunded the
difference between the set price and the sum
purchase price of the individual components you
decide to keep, i.e., we will deduct the discount
that applies to set purchases.
For further information on returns, please refer
to the returns form provided with your shipment
(or online at www.teufel.eu in the support section).
If you decide to return any or all of the purchased
goods, please always contact us rst.
Note that we can only process and accept
returned goods if you have telephoned us in
advance and discussed the required returns
procedure.
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Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Safety guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
Unpacking · Included components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Accessories (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Speaker positions in the 5.1 configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
Speaker positions in the 7.1 configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 13
Controls (subwoofer) · Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14
Problems and solutions · Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16
Manual Version 1.4
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Safety guidelines
General note: Make sure to read this operating manual care-
fully and in its entirety. Before plugging in the units for the rst
time, make sure you have complied with all relevant safety and
operating instructions. Keep this operating manual in a safe
place so you can refer to it at a later date if necessary.
Always: If in doubt, consult the operating manual. Make sure
to comply with all instructions regarding the units' setup and
ongoing operation.
Cleaning: Avoid cleaning the units with domestic cleaning
agents, as these may scratch the surface. Just use a dry cloth.
Before cleaning a unit, always unplug the power cable.
Humidity and sunlight: Never operate the unit in humid or
wet spaces, e.g., near a bath tub, shower, wash basin, drain, in
a damp basement, or near a swimming pool. Never expose the
loudspeaker to humidity, and avoid exposing it to direct sources
of sunlight.
Placement: Never mount the units loosely in a vehicle, on an unstable surface, on a loose stand, on unsuitable furniture, or with
insufcient bracing. The loudspeakers could topple and cause
personal injuries, which you will be liable for. Especially when
speaker cabinets are mounted on st ands or placed on top of
TV sets/monitors, they may topple due to external stress (cable
being pulled, tripping over cable, accidental physical contact)
– even if they seem to be mounted quite securely. As a result
of their weight , toppling speaker cabinets can cause considerable damage, as well as becoming badly damaged themselves.
The same applies to undersized or unprofessionally installed
wall-mounting brackets, particularly on light walls. Always use
adequately sized wall brackets for mounting loudspeakers, and
ensure that the wall can withstand the stress. Never mount the
units near a heat source. This could be a heater or oven, but
also any other electrical device that heats up during operation
(e.g., amplier). Similarly, never place a heat source on top of the
loudspeakers, such as a fan heater or candles. Do not expose
device to dripping or splashing water. Do not place objects lled
with liquids, such as vases on the device.
Ventilation: There are several ventilation slits and openings in
the unit's housing. These are designed to ensure reliable operation and protect the unit from overheating. Never block or cover the ventilation slits; do not place the unit on a soft surface
such as a bed, couch, carpet, etc., as this blocks the ventilation
slits in the bottom of the housing. Do not put any newsp apers,
tablecloths, etc., on top of the unit. Most importantly, do not
cover up the heatsink of the amplier section or expose it to
direct sunlight. Conversely, you should generally not attempt
to provide additional cooling to the unit yourself. This is not
necessary.
Power source: Make sure to connect the subwoofer to a power
source that provides the correct voltage, i.e., the voltage indicated on the type plate. If you are unsure about the voltage
provided by your domestic power connection, please contact us
or your local electricity provider for advice. The unit does not
require earthing. When connecting to the mains power socket,
always use the supplied power cable. Under no circumstances
should you modify the power cable, as it must comply with the
ofcial polarity and earthing regulations. Make sure to plug
the power cable only into an appropriate socket. Make sure the
power switch is in the »off« position before connecting or disconnecting the device.
Cables: Lay all the cables ush with the oor and walls. Avoid
any loops in your cables that could cause people to trip up. Cable loops can also cause electrical interference and degrade the
sound quality. Make sure to lay your power cables out of reach
so that they are not stood on or squashed by heavy objects.
If you notice any cable damage, replace the cable. Pay special
attention to all plug connectors, the mains socket, and the subwoofer's connector panel. Regularly check all powered cables to
and from the loudspeakers for insulation issues and breakage. If
you detect a fault, immediately power down all connected units,
unplug the cables and replace the defective cable.
Disuse: During prolonged periods of disuse (holidays, etc.), always unplug the subwoofer from the mains socket.
Thunderstorms: In the event of a thunderstorm, switch off and
unplug the unit as soon as you can in order to avoid damage
from lightning strikes.
Overloading: Never overload your wall sockets, extension cables and multiboxes, or the integrated power sockets on your
electrical devices. Power overloads can cause short circuits and
res. Also avoid turning up the volume control excessively on
your amplier, particularly if you are also boosting the bass fre-
quencies (bass control, loudness button, bass boost button, etc.).
Liquid and foreign substances: Liquids or other foreign substances should never get inside the unit, as they may interfere
with exposed live parts and cause short circuits or res. Absolutely avoid spilling any type of liquid onto the unit. In case of a
fault, never attempt to repair the unit yourself. Always contact
our suppor t team rst and discuss the fault with them. If appropriate, they may give you instructions on how to clear the
fault. If this is not possible, send the unit directly to our service
address.
Transport: Take utmost care when transpor ting the unit, and
use a sack barrow if possible. Be aware that both the sack barrow
and the unit can easily fall over as a result of sudden stopping or
jolting (uneven ground, lurching movements, etc.).
Replacement part s: During the period of warranty, Lautsprecher Teufel will supply all required replacement parts. Your
warranty will not be voided as long as you use Teufel spare parts
to replace any defective components.
Unusual noises: If any unusual noises occur during operation,
or if the sound gets distorted, immediately turn down the am-
plier volume to a level where the sound returns to normal.
Replacing the fuse:
Unplug the power cable before replacing the fuse. Make sure
that the replacement fuse has the same rating as the defective fuse.
Speaker volume: Excessive loudspeaker volume can cause irreversible hearing loss. The subwoofer may emit high sound
pressure levels very unexpectedly when it is suddenly triggered
into activity by a bass impulse ( “Standby/Auto On” mode) – particularly if the unit is on full volume. As well as physical hearing
loss, also watch out for psychological stress caused by excessive
volume. Children and pets are particularly sensitive to noise. Always set the volume control of your audio system to a level that
is appropriate to the surroundings. When the system is playing
at high volume, do not stand too closely to the subwoofer and
never put your ears directly up to any of the loudspeakers.
Please read the following
safety guidelines very
carefully.
Packaging materials,
particularly plastic bags and
foils, should be kept out of
childrens' reach, as these can
be dangerous (e.g., risk of
suffocation).
Never leave your children alone
with electrical devices, as there
is potentially always a risk of
electrical shock.
In case of an emergency:
Immediately disconnect the
unit's power plug from the
mains socket. In the following
cases, please contact one of our
service technicians:
4Power plug or cable
is damaged
4Liquid or other foreign
subs tances have entered
the inter ior of the unit
4The unit has b een directly
expos ed to rain or another
type of liquid
4The unit is in operational
even though you have
follo wed all the operating
instruction s
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The unit has been dropped
or otherwi se damaged
Lautsprecher Teufel is not
liable for any incidents resulting from disregard for the
safety guidelines.
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Introducing the System 6 THX® Select
Dear Lautsprecher Teufel customer,
Thank you for purchasing a set of loudspeakers
from Lautsprecher Teufel.
You are now the owner of a powerful and
sophisticated loudspeaker system. All Teufel
products are meticulously manufactured and
tted only with top-quality components.
We recommend the System 6 THX® Select for
audio playback in rooms sized up to 50 m2.
Before using the loudspeaker set for the rst
time, carefully read this operating manual. Keep
the manual in a safe place for later reference.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our
technicians (ph. 00800 200 300 40), or write us
an e-mail using the form provided on our website:
www.teufel.eu. Please provide your order number
so that we can identify your purchase and provide
the best possible support.
BEFORE you contact us with any questions,
make sure to read the “Problems and Solutions”
section on page 16. Further answers are provided
on the “FAQ/Support” pages of our website (www.
teufel.eu).
Please take careful note of the safety guidelines
on page 4 of this operating manual. Do not start
using the loudspeakers before you have read this
page.
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Unpacking · Included components
Please make sure that you
have all the components of the
system!
Attention:
Hold on to the cardboard boxes
for at least eight weeks (durati-
on of the right-of-return period).
Lautsprecher Teufel will ONLY
refund the full purchase price
if
the speakers are shipped back
in
their ORIGINAL PACKAGING!
Warning:
Inappropriate replacement of
the battery may cause explosion.
Replace only with batteries
of same type. Do not expose
batteries 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.
Unpacking
Open the top aps of the cardboard box, take
out the styrofoam padding, and carefully lift the
loudspeaker out of the box. If the speaker set is
shipped with speaker grilles, attach these now.
We recommend holding on to all the original packaging in case you ever need to ship the speakers
back to us for servicing.
The System 6 THX® Select ships as a complete
surround loudspeaker system. Three different
congurations are available:
5.1 Concert Set · 5.1 Cinema Set · 7.1 Cinema Set
Each set is a different combination of up to three
different loudspeaker types:
Included components
5.1 Concert Set
4 1 x M 6200 SW subwoofer
4 5 x M 620 FCR loudspeakers
4 1 x subwoofer remote control incl. batteries
4 1 x power cable
5.1 Cinema Set
4 1 x M 6200 SW subwoofer
4 3 x M 620 FCR loudspeakers
4 2 x M 620 D loudspeakers
4 1 x subwoofer remote control incl. batteries
4 1 x power cable
7.1 Cinema Set
4 1 x M 6200 SW subwoofer
4 5 x M 620 FCR loudspeakers
4 2 x M 620 D loudspeakers
4 1 x subwoofer remote control incl. batteries
4 1 x power cable
3M 6200 SW
3Subwoofer remote control
3M 620 FCR
3M 620 D
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Accessories (optional)
Optional accessories for the
System 6 THX
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As our customers' set-up requirements tend to
vary considerably, the system does not ship with
any audio cables, wall mounts or speaker stands.
However, you can order suitable cables for the
speakers and subwoofers directly from us, as well
as any required mounts or stands.
Teufel offers the following accessories for your
System 6 THX®Select:
If you require any optional
accessories, you can easily
order these directly from the
accessories section of our
online store:
www.teufel.eu
M 620 P speaker stand
With a design based on two
sleek columns that seem to
make the speaker oat in
mid-air, this speaker stand
is perfectly matched to
Teufel's M 620 FCR loudspeakers. The speaker is
securely fastened using
a proprietary mounting
mechanism (speaker base
is fastened with a packing
screw), and the speaker cable is hidden away inside the stand. A sturdy base plate ensures the
stand's stability. Height: 68 cm.
Y adapter
1 x socket to 2 x connector.
A Y adapter lets you feed
a mono sub signal to both
of the subwoofer's stereo
inputs; this increases the
subwoofer's overall volume.
Teufel Subwoofer Cable
Special RCA cable - devel-
oped for use with the sub-
woofer. The best connection
between an active sub-
woofer and an AV Receiver.
Protected via high-quality shielding against interference from other sources, with stable gold-plated
connectors to provide secure contact. The cable is
available in three different lengths, so your subwoofer can truly stand whereever you’d like it.
Teufel speaker cable 2 x 4 mm
2
The OFC copper cable with
2 x 4 cross sections gives
an extremely stable con-
nection and is, at the same
time, practically created.
Inconspicuous colours
(white casing) and high exibility through individual 0.08 qmm single wires guarantee an uncomplicated installation. This cable is offered as a
roll in two lengths: 15 or 30 meters.
Teufel speaker cable 2 x 2.5 mm
2
The highly exible, unilaterally marked OFC cable
has sufcient diameter to
ensure unhindered bridging up to 15 meters. The
white casing is inconspicuous, and is offered as a cable roll in two lengths:
15 or 30 meters.
System 6 THX
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Select, Dipole EX Set
If you wish to expand your
System 6 THX® Select sur-
round conguration from
5.1 to 7.1, you may also want
to consider adding two
M 620 D dipole speakers
for the rear centre channels. The Dipole EX Set
is particularly suitable if your system is already
using dipole speakers for the rear side channels,
and the distance between the listening spot and
the rear centre speakers is less than one metre.
System 6 THX®Select, Direct EX Set
With the “5.1 ≥ 7.1” Direct
EX set, you can expand your
5.1 System 6 THX® Select
into a 7.1 system and take
full advantage of a 7.1 AV
receiver. The Direct EX set consists of two additional M 620 FCR speakers, to be mounted centrally
between the side rear speakers (see page 11).
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Accessories (optional)
If you require any optional
accessories, you can easily
order these directly from the
accessories section of our
online store:
www.teufel.eu
* Note:
If you have purchased a 7.1
Cinema Set, you will need four
additional banana plugs as well
as additional speaker cables on
top of the standard
Accessory Bundles.
Teufel L-Lock wall bracket
A versatile wall bracket for
mounting speaker cabinets – designed by Teufel.
Most Teufel speakers can
be mounted very easily using this wall bracket,
with no holes needing
to be drilled into the cabinets. This mounting bracket is perfect if you need to tilt your M
620 D rear speakers horizontally (e.g., if you are
mounting them on the rear wall). The M 620 D
cabinets provide a tting for an M6 packing screw
on the cabinet base, which is used for attaching
them to wall mounts or speaker stands.
Teufel banana plugs
These high-quality, multi-
purpose speaker connectors
from Teufel are an affordable
option to ensure faultless
connections between your
loudspeakersand amplier/re-
ceiver.
The rugged banana-
design screw connector
securely holds cables up to 6 mm in diameter.
Low-resistance plug connections are ensured by
exible spring contacts and solid gold plating.
Banana plugs are sold in pairs only, marked red
and black respectively. System 6 THX® Select requires 10 banana plugs for a 5.1 setup, or 14 for a
7.1 setup.
Teufel Home Cinema Cable Set AC 3535 WS
42,5 m Teufel subwoofer cable AC 3525 CW
430 m Teufel loudspeaker cable AC 2530 CS
410x Teufel Banana plugs AC 8502 PL
Teufel Home Cinema Cable Set AC 4545 WS
Teufel rollers
Fitted with these compact
black rollers, your Teufel
subwoofer instantly becomes mobile. With a mobile
subwoofer, the trial-anderror setup stage is made
quick and easy – particularly
on your back! In addition, you can simply wheel the
subwoofer out of harm’s way when cleaning.
45 m Teufel subwoofer cable AC 3550 CW
430 m Teufel loudspeaker cable 4 qmm AC 4530 CS
415 m Teufel loudspeaker cable 4 qmm AC 4515 CS
410 x Teufel Banana plugs AC 8502 PL
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Speaker positions in the 5.1 configuration
General notes on speaker placement
Thanks to its elegant and unobtrusive design, the
Teufel System 6 THX® Select will easily blend into
your living room. In order to get the best possible
audio quality from your Teufel system, however,
there are a number of speaker placement rules to
consider; these apply particularly to home theatre use.
As a general guideline, any home theatre system
should be concentrated around the viewing area,
i.e., that part of the room that contains the TV/
screen and the main seating spots. If at all possible, the TV/screen should be placed centrally in
relation to the viewing/listening spots.
Our speaker placement suggestions, shown over
the next pages, are designed for the best possible
multi-channel sound reproduction in your home.
In the reality of your living room, of course, there
may be factors working against the suggested
placements. While our recommendations represent the audio purist's optimum layout, modern
AV receivers also offer a number of options to
electronically compensate for compromises in
speaker placement. Always remember:
Our recommendations are not the be-all-andend-all but a starting point. Ultimately, you will
know best what works in your room, both visually
and sonically. Trust your eyes – and your ears!
Centre
The centre speaker reproduces virtually all
spoken sound, including most dialogue. In relation to the main listening spot, place it centrally under or above the TV/screen. If you need
to position the centre speaker (M 620 FCR)
lower than 40 cm or higher than 1.20 m, angle it
horizontally towards the listening spot.
Front
The front speakers should be positioned the same
way as any conventional stereo speakers – forming
an equilateral triangle with the listener. In a home
theatre setup, the left and right front speakers
should be equidistant to the T V/screen, mounted on the wall or on speaker stands. The Teufel
M 620 FCR satellite speakers can be mounted
using Teufel's L-Lock angle bracket.The speaker
cabinet has an M6 packing screw in its base to
fasten the cabinet to a wall mount. This packing screw is also used to fasten the speaker
to the speaker stand. These ensure that the
satellite speakers are placed at the best
possible height. If you mount the speakers on
the wall or on a bookshelf, make sure the speak-
er height is between 40 cm and 1.20 m. If these
recommended values are not practical in your listening environment and you need to position the
speakers higher or lower, you should angle them
towards the listening spot.
Finally, make sure that the centre speaker and the
two front speakers are positioned in a straight
line, or on a slight arc with the TV/screen. If the
distances between you and the speakers vary
signicantly, this will degrade the audio signal's
spatial imaging.
Make sure to align your speakers properly so they
sound as good as possible.
Subwoofer
At the recommended crossover frequency of 80
Hz, the subwoofer can be positioned in the room
very exibly without affecting the output from
the other loudspeakers. The ideal position is
somewhere along the axis between the two front
speakers, but you should feel free to experiment
with placing it anywhere you like. For practical purposes, there should be no obstructions between
the front of the subwoofer (speaker grille) and
the listener; this way, the infrared remote control
can be used directly from the listening spot.
We recommend
you place the subwoofer
somewhere in the
grey front area.
Hint:
*Practice has shown that
the best bass imaging is
achieved if the subwoofer
position is in a relation
of 1/3 or 2/3 to the other
speakers, i.e., not at the
centre of the front or side
wall, but offset towards
one of them.
Centre
FrontFront
Attention:
In accordance with
THX
®
specications, these
loudspeakers are designed for an
optimal frequency response with
the speaker grilles attached.
If the grilles are NOT attached,
this will increase the speakers'
treble response and create an
imbalance in the frequency
spectrum. We recommend always
leaving the speaker grilles on the
speakers.
1/ 3
2/ 3
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Speaker positions in the 5.1 configuration
We recommend
you place the rear speakers
somewhere in the grey rear
area.
SW
Centre
FrontFront
RearRear
Rear
Rear
SW
Centre
FrontFront
RearRear
SW
Centre
FrontFront
Rear/side speaker placement option A Cinema Set
The M 620 D dipole speakers should ideally be mounted
to the sides of the listening spot, at a height of
1.40–2.10 m. The M 620 D speakers ship with a simple
integrated wall mount . With this placement option,
the dipole rear speakers radiate towards the TV/
screen out the front (front panel with Teufel logo)
and towards the rear wall out the back of the speaker cabinet. The distance between the rear-radiating
side of the dipole speaker and the room's rear wall
should be at least 10 cm. A larger distance achieves
better diffusion.
Rear speaker placement option B Cinema Set
You can also place the dipole speakers behind the
listening spot, at a height of 1.40–2.10 m. We recommend that you mount the M 620 D speaker cabinets
with our L-Lock wall bracket, which permits them to
be angled horizontally. The ideal angle for the dipole
speakers is 45 degrees, which means they can radiate towards the side wall out the cabinet front and
towards the rear wall out the back. If the rear side
channels are reected off both the side and rear
walls, this will create the desired spatial diffusion.
Note that the front sides of the dipole speakers
should be at least 10 cm removed from the room's
side walls.
Rear/side speaker placement option C Concert Set
Position the direct-radiating rear speakers of the
Concert Set to the left and right of the listening
spot, ideally at the same height as the front speakers
– e.g., on a shelf, or even better, on speaker stands.
Higher speaker placement is ne, but avoid placing the rear speakers down low. The rear speakers
should be positioned at least 1.00 m away from the
listener. If they are any closer, make sure that the
front of the speakers is not directly pointed at the
listener but into the room, angled towards the TV/
screen or towards the rear wall. You can also achieve
a larger distance by increasing the height of the
speakers.
A fourth placement option for
the rear speakers is described
on page 11.
Note:
About the rear speakers of the
System 6 THX
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Select Cinema Set:
For the best home theatre
results, the M 620 D speakers
should be run in dipole mode.
Dipole mode is selected on the
speaker cabinet's connection
panel with a switch between the
plus and minus terminals
(set to inwards).
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Speaker positions in the 5.1 /7.1 configuration
Speaker positions in the 7.1 configuration
If you have purchased a System 6 THX® Select 7.1
Cinema Set (or a 5.1 set with an add-on 5.1 ≥ 7.1 EX set
– see page 7) and you are running a 7.1 AV receiver,
you can install a fully edged 7.1 home theatre system.
Front · Centre · Subwoofer · Rear (Side)
The arrangement of speaker boxes follows the same
pattern as a 5.1 system. Please refer to “Speaker po-
sitions in the 5.1 conguration” on the previous two
pages.
Rear centre
In an ideal 7.1 system, the rear effects speakers (rear
sides) are positioned on the side walls facing the listening spot, and the rear centre speakers are positioned on the rear wall (height: 1.40–2.10 metres).
If the distance between the rear speakers and the
listening spot has to be less than 1.00 m, we recommend using M 620 D dipole speakers instead of the
direct-radiating M 620 FCR speakers. In this case,
you would be better advised not to purchase a full
7.1 Cinema Set but a 5.1 Cinema Set with two additional M 620 D dipole rear speakers.
7.1 speaker placement: If you picture a top-view geometry of your surround setup, the four rear speakers should ideally form an isosceles trapezium. Each
side of the trapezium should be at least 1.00 m long.
If the sides have differing lengths, or if the four rear
speakers are mounted at different heights, you can
compensate for such asymmetries by entering the
distances of the individual speakers in the AV receiver's “Speaker Management” utility.
We recommend
you place the rear speakers
somewhere in the grey rear
area.
SW
Centre
FrontFront
RearRear
SW
Centre
FrontFront
Rear
Rear
Rear speaker placement option D Concert Set
Alternatively, position the left and right direct-radiating rear speakers of the Concert Set behind the
main listening spot, ideally at the same height as the
front speakers – e.g., on a shelf or on speaker stands.
Higher speaker placement is ne, but avoid placing
the rear speakers down low. The rear speakers
should be positioned at least 1.00 m away from the
listener. If they are any closer, make sure that the
front of the speakers is not directly pointed at the
listener but into the room, angled slightly towards
the side walls. Alternatively, you can create the
necessary distance by positioning the speakers
higher than 1.20 m.
Rear centre Rear centre
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Select
Connect the System 6 THX® Select to any standard
5.1/6.1/7.1 AV receiver to set up a 5.1 surround
system with an active subwoofer. If your AV receiver is 6.1/7.1, simply ignore the Rear Centre
Out(s). To make full use of a 6.1 AV receiver, you will
need to install an additional M 620 FCR speaker.
If you have a modern 7.1 AV receiver, you can expand
your System 6 THX Select with an EX 5.1>7.1 set
consisting of two additional M 620 FCR speakers
(see page 7) to create a full-blown 7.1 home theatre
surround system.
If you are using a 5.1 AV receiver, connect the
front, centre and rear speakers as shown in the
diagram. A 6.1/7.1 AV receiver additionally provides one or two Rear Centre Outs.
Connect the subwoofer output (Pre Out/Sub Out)
of your AV receiver to the right Line Input (R) of
the subwoofer using a mono RCA cable. In this setup, the left input (Line Input L) is not connected.
If you want to feed the Sub Out signal to both
of the subwoofer's inputs for an additional bass
boost, use a Y adapter (see Accessories, p. 7).
M 620 FCR M 620 FCR
M 620 FCR
centre speaker
Subwoofer RCA line input
M 6200 SW
Rear left
- +
Rear right
- +
Controller
Surround sound amplifier or AV receiver
Front left
rear speaker
left
rear speaker
right
M 620 D M 620 D
Center
+ -
-
+
Front right
+
-
front speaker
right
front speaker
left
Speaker cable
Sub Out
Mono RCA cable
Connecting
the speakers
to an AV surround
receiver (example:
5.1 Cinema Set)
Note:
With the expanded 7.1 set,
connect the additional
L/R rear centre speakers
to the 7.1 AV receiver's
L/R Rear Centre Outs.
Subwoofer
AV receiver
Speaker output
Teufel
connection panel
RCA line output
AV receiver
Sub Out
RCA line input
Input R
Subwoofer
Centre
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Select
Settings
Setting up the AV receiver/amplifier
For the System 6 THX®Select with M 6200 SW Active
Subwoofer, set the “Speaker Setup” section
of your AV receiver to “small” or “normal” (not
“large”). This ensures that the speakers receive
the right amount of signal, and that the subwoofer and front speakers have matching volumes.
Also in the receiver's “Speaker Setup” section
(Bass Management/Speaker Management), make
sure the subwoofer is set to “On”. Set the crossover frequency for the System 6 THX to 80 Hz.
Setting up the M 620 D dipole speakers
The M 620 D provides a speaker response switch,
which is located between the “plus” and “minus”
speaker terminals on the rear connection panel.
Two response modes are available: “Dipole” and
“Monopole”. For the speaker to run in “Dipole”
mode, set the switch to the inwards position. For
the speaker to run in “Monopole” mode, set the
switch to the outwards position. This disables
half of the M 620 D so it runs as a conventional
direct-radiating loudspeaker. To determine which
response mode the switch is set to, simply perform a quick listening test: If the signal radiates
out both sides of the speaker cabinet, it is running in “Dipole” mode. If there is no signal coming out of the rear tweeters and woofers, the M
620 D is running in “Monopole” (direct) mode. We
recommend using the dipole response mode in
most settings. Direct monopole response is only
advisable in exceptional situations, e.g.:
1) The speaker cannot be placed close to a wall to
reect off.
2) Some multi-channel music recordings e.g., on
SACD or DVD-Audio media, require a surround
sound setup where all the speakers have a distinct directionality.
Setting up the subwoofer
If your system is based around an AV receiver, set
the subwoofer's frequency control to maximum;
the AV receiver automatically determines the
crossover frequency in relation to the subwoofer's
output.
Modern AV receivers can also determine the subwoofer's phase automatically. This happens within
the receiver's “Speaker Setup” utility, which
analyses the distance between the different
speakers and the listening spot. For this to work
correctly, the subwoofer's own phase switch
needs to be on “0°” (LED 2 is off).
If your system uses an older-model AV receiver
or another type of amplier without a setting for
the subwoofer distance,
you can use the subwoofer's phase switch to
manually adapt the phase to the other speakers.
The goal here is for all the bass loudspeaker
membranes that reproduce the frequency range
around the crossover frequency to vibrate in the
same direction. If the phase is set incorrectly,
this may cause a reduced bass response or even
bass cancellations. If the subwoofer is positioned
between the front speakers, we recommend a
phase setting of “0°” (grey area in the diagram
on page 9); if the subwoofer is positioned closer
to the listening spot, a phase of “180°” (LED 2
is on) may be more appropriate. Similarly, the
“180°” setting may help to eliminate bass cancellations if you position the subwoofer in other
areas of the room. Always set the phase control
to the position where the bass response is best.
The subwoofer's output setting may vary depending on usage, e.g., home theatre sound
system or music playback. Whereas an action-
packed DVD typically contains very dened sub
bass signals, many music-only sources do not.
This is especially noticeable if your system is
calibrated for optimum DVD playback. To nd
the best compromise between differing sound
sources, use your own subjective judgement.
Our recommendation is to determine the best
subwoofer volume gradually over time.
Avoid conguring the subwoofer volume automatically via your AV receiver's integrated room
analysis computer (advanced receivers only).
Instead, set the subwoofer level provided in
the
Bass Management/Speaker Management
section(“
Speaker Setup”) to a high value, such as
+4 to +12 dB. You can then use the subwoofer's
own level control to experiment with different bass levels that are suited to your various
listening scenarios.
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®
Select
Subwoofer controls
Q
On/Standby
With this button, you can select whether the
subwoofer is fully operational or on standby. In
“Standby” mode, LED 3 is red until you press the
button Q at which point the subwoofer is activated and the LED changes to green.
W
Level
This controls the subwoofer's volume. Press the
“Level +” button to increase the volume, or press
the “Level -” button to reduce the volume. Whenever
you change the volume, LED 3 is ashing rapidly.
E
Frequency
This button unlocks the frequency control on the
subwoofer's real panel. If the frequency is controlled manually from the rear panel, LED 1 is off.
When the subwoofer is in “Full Range” mode and
the manual frequency control is disabled, LED 1 is
red. This is the recommended setting if you are
running the subwoofer off an AV receiver.
R
Phase
Press this button to change the phase of the subwoofer signal from “0 degrees” (LED 2 is off) to
“180 degrees” (LED 2 is green). You cannot adjust
the phase if the subwoofer is set to “Fullrange”.
This means as long as LED 1 is active LED 2 will be
off.
T
Mute
Press this button to instantly mute the subwoofer.
While the subwoofer is muted, LED is green and
ashing. Press the button again to unmute the
signal and return the subwoofer to its operational state (LED 3 is permanently green).
Remote control
The M 6200 SW subwoofer is controlled entirely
via the supplied infrared remote control. All the
different settings are indicated by the LEDs on
the front of the cabinet.
Subwoofer front
LED 1
Frequency
LED 2
Phase
LED 3
Power/
standby
Standby
red
On
green
Phase
green green
Frequency
red no light green
Mute
green ashing
Level +
green ashing
rapidly
Level -
green ashing
rapidly
LED
1
Frequency
LED
2
Phase
LED*
4
Receiver
LED
3
Power/
standby
* LED 4 Receiver
This is an infra-red sensor, which is not illuminated
Q
W
E
R
W
T
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Select
Subwoofer rear panel
Q
Frequency
Use this control to set the crossover frequency
between the subwoofer's bass signal and the bass
frequencies of the other speakers. If you are running the subwoofer from an AV receiver, set the
receiver's crossover frequency to 80 Hz and switch
the subwoofer to E “Full Range” mode on the remote control (LED 1 lights up).
W
Line Input
Connect the AV receiver's “Sub Out” to the
subwoofer's “Line input” using a mono RCA cable
(optionally with a Y adapter).
E
Voltage selector
This switch adapts the internal amplier to the local mains voltage. NEVER set this to any other value
than the standard local voltage value. In Germany,
the correct position is “220 S E n D 240V”.
R
Power
OFF means that the subwoofer is switched off; ON
means that it is switched on.
T
Fuse
This is where the mains power socket and fuse are
located.
Subwoofer controls
This product corresponds to
standards DIN EN 61140 (VDE
0140-1) and IEC 60417 of safety
class II and does not require
a safety plug, just the plug
included (2-pole). The casing has
reinforced or double insulation
against electric shock.
Attention:
The separating equipment of
this equipment is the mains
plug, this separating equipment
must be usable without
difculties.
What the icons mean
The lightning/arrow symbol
inside an equilateral triangle
informs the user
about the possibility
of a dangerous, non-isolated
electrical current
inside the device housing,
indicating the risk of
electrical shock.
The exclamation mark within
the equilateral triangle,
which can be seen on the
back of the unit, indicates
that there is important
operating
and service information
for the user to read.
This product complies with the
following European Union
guidelines:
2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
The “wastebin” symbol printed
on the type plates and amplier
labels of our products signies
that Lautsprecher Teufel ensures
the proper disposal of its sold
loudspeakers and subwoofers
according to Germany's
Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Act.
110 -120 V · 220 -240 V
LINE IN
LEFT
Teufel
Lautspreche r Teufel GmbH Berlin Germany
RISK OF FIRE
REPLACE FUSE
AS MARKET
3. 15AL/250V,220-240V
T
WARNING: SHOCK MAZARD-DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOG ELEKRIC-NE PAS OUVRIR,
ACHTUNG! VOR DEM ÖFFNEN DES GERÄTES
NETZSTECKER ZIEHEN!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC AHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ON
220 -240 VAC~50HZ
110 -120 VAC~60HZ, 700 W
FREQUENCY
RIGHT
40 HZ 240 HZ
OFF
POWER
Q
W
E
R
T
110 -120 V · 220 -240 V
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Select
The subwoofer is not working
If the Power/Standby LED
on the front panel does
not light up after you have
turned on the mains power
switch R on the rear panel,
replace the fuse with a fuse
of equal rating (see page 15,
position 5).
If the Power/Standby LED on the front panel is lit
up, activate the subwoofer by pressing the “On/
Standby” button
Q
on the remote control, turn
down the subwoofer volume (remote control button W), unplug the subwoofer's RCA cable from
the amplier, turn up the subwoofer's volume
slightly and touch the tip of the RCA connector
with your nger.
If this produces a hum or crackle, the fault is with
the amplier or the amplier settings. If the subwoofer remains completely silent, please contact
our support team.
The subwoofer is making a humming noise
Hum may be caused by any connected audio device as well as by problems with the mains power.
In most cases, excessive hum is caused by one of
the following:
1.
The subwoofer is connected to a different
electrical circuit than the other components.
Make sure that all connected devices (including
your computer) are powered from the same
electrical circuit, i.e., the same mains socket.
2.The antenna connected to the audio sys-
tem or T V
has a different ground potential to
the antenna socket. To test this, simply disconnect all the antenna cables from the wall socket.
If this makes the hum disappear, you will need a
ground breaker (available from most electronics
stores). Simply insert the ground breaker between the antenna socket and the TV/receiver.
3. A line lter (to be purchased separately)
can
also be useful for hum removal. Note that you
will need to connect all your electrical devices
to the line lter. Make sure you can return the
line lter for a refund if it does not produce
the desired results.
4. Some types of power multiboxes are also
known to produce hum. Try eliminating your
multibox and plug the subwoofer's power cable
directly into the mains socket.
5. If possible unplug the mains cable, rotate the
connector plug by 180°,
and plug it back into
the mains socket.
6.If you have trouble locating the source of the
hum,
check whether the subwoofer is less noisy
when you plug it into the mains connection in
another room (e.g., using an extension cable).
Also, try disconnecting the subwoofer's RCA
cable from the receiver
to see whether the hum
is caused by one of the other connected
audio
devices.
Problems and solutions · Cleaning
Cleaning
Please take note of the following guidelines to
protect the components and maintain the nish
of your Teufel loudspeakers:
Avoid placing the speaker cabinets in direct sun-
light. Avoid extreme temperature uctuations
and protect your loudspeakers against humidity.
When cleaning the speaker cabinets, only use dry
or moist cloths. Never use abrasive or alcoholbased cleaning products. If you need to clean a
speaker membrane, do so very carefully using a
dry cloth.
If you have any questions, suggestions or criticisms, please contact our support team:
No responsibility can be accepted for
the correctness of this information.
Subject to technical changes. Errors
and omissions excepted.
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen · Buelowstraße 66
10783 Berlin· Germany
Ph.: 00800 200 300 40
Fax: +49(30) 30 09 30 30
www.teufel.eu
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