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Technical description and operating instructions
Ultima 40
Stereo Floor Speakers
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Contents
General notes and information ......................................................................................................................................3
Notice ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Original packaging ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Complaints .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Contact ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Proper use ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety notes ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking and setup .....................................................................................................................................................5
Check to be sure ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Location tips .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Removing the protective grids .......................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting ....................................................................................................................................................................6
Connection variations ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Standard connection ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Bi-Wiring ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Bi-Amping ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the cables .................................................................................................................................... 6
Care and cleaning .........................................................................................................................................................7
Protecting the environment ............................................................................................................................................7
Technical data ...............................................................................................................................................................7
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General notes and information
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 1.1
August 2011
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 confi rmation received as a PDF
document, e.g. 4322543
Proper use
Only use the speakers as described in these instructions.
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 speakers are intended for private use.
Before using the speakers for the fi rst time please
fi rst read the safety notes and operating instruc-
tions carefully. This is the only way to use all
functions safely and reliably.
Keep the operating instructions safe and pass them on to
anyone who may own the unit after you.
2. Serial number and/or batch number
Found on the back of the device, e.g. serial number:
UL 04007480121A
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)
Tel.: 00800 - 200 300 40 (free of charge)
Fax: +49 (0) 30 - 300 930 930
www.teufelaudio.com
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Safety notes
Caution icons
You will fi nd the following caution icons used in these
instructions :
Danger
Attention
High risk !
Failure to observe the warning may result in
severe personal injury or death.
Moderate risk !
Failure to observe the warning may result in
p roperty damage.
Minor risk!
Points which should be observed when handling the unit.
Safety notes
Danger
• Do not allow children to play with the unit or the pack-
• Ensure that children do not remove small parts from
Danger to children!
Children can become trapped in the packing
fi lm when playing and suffocate.
ing fi lm. Danger of suffocation.
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 use electrical devices
without supervision.
Danger
• Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles, in unstable
• Arrange the speakers so that they cannot be knocked
• Ensure that any wall mounting is performed in a profes-
• Only use suitable wall brackets for mounting. Check
• Do not use the speakers if the housing or the connector
• Only use the speakers indoors.
• Do not use the speakers in moist areass and protect it
• Do not place the speakers near sources of heat (e.g.
Danger of injury/damage!
Selecting an incorrect location may result in
damages.
locations, on wobbly tripods or furniture, on underdimensioned brackets etc. The speakers could tip or fall
down and cause injury to persons or be damaged.
over accidentally and make sure that the cables do not
pose a trip hazard.
sional manner.
the carrying capacity of the walls.
cables are defective or if they exhibit any other visible
damages.
from water drops and splashes. Ensure that no vases
or other vessels fi lled with liquid are placed on or
near the speakers to prevent the housing from being
penetrated by liquid.
heaters, ovens, other heat generating equipment such
as amplifi ers etc.).
Danger
»Standby/Auto On« mode is switched on by a bass beat,
sudden very high sound pressure may result. This may
cause physical and psychological damage. Children and
pets are at particular risk.
• Set your signal source unit volume control to a low
• When the volume is set high, always keep a certain
• To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening at
Danger to hearing!
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss.
Particularly if a subwoofer on full volume in
setting.
distance from the unit and never place your ear directly
on the speaker.
high volume.
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Unpacking and setup
Open the boxes carefully, take out the half shell EPE
packaging foam and carefully lift the speaker out of the
box without touching the diaphragms.
Connector cable
Due to differing customer requirements, the
Ultima 40 series is shipped without connector cables. You can fi nd suitable cables in our webshop
(www.teufelaudio.com) in the “Accessories” area.
Check to be sure
• Check that all items have been delivered and that noth-
ing is damaged.
• If the delivery is incomplete or you fi nd damage sus-
tained in transit, do not operate the speakers, instead
contact our service department (see page 3).
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.
• Arrange the connector cables so that they do not pose
a trip hazard.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the cables or the
speakers.
The speakers should be situated to the left and right of
the listener and if possible, 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 straight into the room or
be arranged slightly towards the listener.
Left speaker
Stereo triangle
Right spea-
ker
The following information concerns an “ideal listening
room”, where the listener sits in a central position at
an adequate distance in front of the speakers (see the
adjacent graphic) and there are no objects between the
listener and speakers (tables or the like). Unfortunately,
available space, furnishing or other circumstances may
not always allow for an optimum arrangement.
Modern amplifi ers offer a variety of possibilities for
electronically compensating losses associated with the
arrangement. The following generally applies: You can
always experiment on what works best in your listening
room in terms of sound and appearance based on our
recommendations. Let your ears (and eyes) be the judge!
Removing the protective grids
You can remove the protective grids from the speakers by
carefully reaching behind the protective grid and slowly
pulling it off to the front.
When reattaching the grids, ensure that the installation
pins slide into the corresponding holes on the speaker.
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Connecting
Connection variations
A connector terminal with four ter-
minal clips is located on the back of
each speaker. You can connect the
speaker cables using pin plugs or
directly. We only describe the direct
connection here. The terminals are
each marked red (+) and black (-).
In addition to a standard connec-
tion, where every speaker column
is connected to the amplifi er with a
cable, you can also choose the variants “Bi-Wiring” or
“Bi-Amping”.
Standard connection
With this connection, the Ultima 40 speakers are con-
nected like conventional speakers with one 2-strands
speaker cable each. The contact bridges between the
connector terminals may not be removed in the process;
you can connect the cables accordingly to the top or bot-
tom terminals.
Bi-Wiring
For this, the high and midrange speakers are connected
with one speaker cable and the two low range speakers
are connected with a second speaker cable.
Bi-Amping
For this, the high/midrange and low range speakers have
their own amplifi ers.
Connecting the cables
Danger
1. Turn off your amplifi er.
2. Lay the speaker cable from your amplifi er to each
erwise the sound quality will suffer. The individual strips
of the speaker cables are marked with different colours or
shapes to facilitate this.
3. Split the single-
Danger of injury/damage!
Arrange the cables so that they do not pose a
trip hazard.
of the speakers. This cable should be a high-quality
double-wire speaker cable with marked strands. The
cross-section should amount to at least 1,5 mm
Make sure the polarity is correct!
Connect the like coloured terminals of your
speakers and amplifi er with one another. Oth-
wire down to
approx. 30
mm on both
ends and strip
off approx. 10
mm of insulation on each of
them. Twist the
stripped ends of the single-wire together so that no
strand is protruding.
2
.
You only have to remove the con-
tact bridges when using Bi-Wiring
or Bi-Amping: Turn the connec-
tor terminals counterclockwise
until loose and then pull out the
contact bridges. The top termi-
nals lead to the high range and
midrange speakers, the bottom
terminals lead to the low range
speakers.
4. Turn the connector terminals
counterclockwise until loose.
Run the stripped ends of the single-wire into the holes that are
now visible. Close the terminals
by turning them clockwise. The
cable has now been clamped
in place.
5. Connect the other end of the
speaker cables to your amplifi er. The operating instructions
of the appliance should contain
notes on this.
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Care and cleaning
The veneered surfaces of our speakers have a protective
surface coat, which eliminates the need for wood polish.
• You can best remove dust or small amounts of dirt with
a dry, smooth leather cloth.
• Rub off stubborn dirt with a damp cloth. Make sure
that no liquid penetrates the speakers.
• Then immediately wipe the surfaces dry using a soft
cloth and without applying pressure.
Protecting the environment
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 author-
Attention
• If possible use only plain, lukewarm water with no
• In no circumstances should caustic cleaning products,
ity 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.
Risk of damage!
Using the wrong cleaning materials may dam-
age the delicate surface of the case.
cleaning products. In case of stubborn marks, a mild
soap solution may be used.
white spirit, thinners, petrol or similar be used for
cleaning.
Technical data
Impendence 4 ohm
Power handling 120 watts (longterm), 200 watts (shortterm)
X-over frequency 540 Hz, 2900 Hz
Low range speakers 165 mm
Midrange speakers 165 mm
High range speakers 25.4 mm
Volume 52 litres
Dimensions (W x D x H) 215 mm x 325 mm x 1000 mm
Net weight 17,5 kg
Technical changes reserved!
This product conforms with Council of the
European Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and
2006/95/EC
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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 200 300 400 (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.
Instruction No. 91550 GB 20110811
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