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Technical description and operating instructions
Ultima 800
High-End Floor Speakers with Bass Alignment
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Contents
General notes and information ......................................................................................................................................3
Safety notes ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Caution icons ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Safety notes .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Protecting the environment ............................................................................................................................................4
Disposing of the speakers ............................................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking and setup .....................................................................................................................................................5
Check to be sure ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Removing the cover grills ................................................................................................................................ 5
Location tips .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Attaching the spikes ......................................................................................................................................................6
Connecting ....................................................................................................................................................................7
Connecting the cables .................................................................................................................................... 7
Bass alignment .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Care and cleaning .........................................................................................................................................................8
Technical data ...............................................................................................................................................................8
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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 1.0
November 2009
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
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.: +49 (0) 30 - 300 930 0
Fax: +49 (0) 30 - 300 930 930
www.teufel.eu
a third party merchant. In the case of a private re-sale of
Teufel products the warranty may be transferred to the
purchaser as long as the original proof of purchase is
also passed on to the purchaser.
Returns
Teufel provides the right to exchange or return within
eight weeks with refund of the purchase price paid.
Return of individual components sold as a package is
only possible if these components are also sold individually by Lautsprecher Teufel. In the case of the return of
one or more individual components the package price
reduction offered by Lautsprecher Teufel on all components in a package no longer applies. The amount
refunded to the customer for the components returned will
therefore only be the difference between the package
price and the purchase price of the individual parts. The
economic result for the customer is that it is as if he/she
had originally bought the remaining components at their
individual prices.
Further information on the subject of returns may be
found on the back of the returns form enclosed with the
order or online in the support area of our website www.
teufel.eu
If you need to return your goods please do not act without fi rst speaking to Lautsprecher Teufel.
We can only process or accept your returns if you give
us prior notifi cation by telephone and discuss how to
proceed!
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.
Warranty conditions
12 year warranty for loudspeakers from date of purchase. Covers materials and workmanship, excludes damage caused by improper use or electrical or mechanical
overload. Proof of warranty is the original of our invoice.
This warranty applies solely to loudspeakers, amplifi ers
and electronics purchased from Teufel by an end user for
private use. The warranty is not valid for loudspeakers,
amplifi ers and electronics, which pass to an end user via
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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
property damage.
Minor risk!
Points which should be observed when handling the unit.
Safety notes
Danger
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.
Danger to children!
Children can become trapped in the packing
fi lm when playing and suffocate.
Do not allow children to play with the unit or the pack-•
ing fi lm. Danger of suffocation.
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 use electrical devices
without supervision.
Danger to hearing!
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss.
Particularly if a subwoofer on full volume in
Set your signal source unit volume control to a low •
setting.
When the volume is set high, always keep a certain •
distance from the unit and never place your ear directly
on the speaker.
To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening at •
high volume.
Danger
Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e. g. heat-•
ers, ovens, other heat generating equipment such as
amplifi ers etc.)
Danger of injury/damage!
Incorrect location may result in damage.
Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles, in •
unstable locations, on wobbly stands or furniture, on
underdimensioned brackets etc. The speakers could tip
or fall down and cause injury to persons or be damaged.
Place the speakers in such a way that they cannot be •
knocked over unseen and make sure that the cables do
not pose a trip hazard.
If mounting the speakers on the wall, make sure that •
the job is carried out by a professional.
Use only suitable wall fi xings. Ensure that the walls are •
sound and capable of carrying the load.
Do not use the speakers if the housing or the connector •
cables are defective or if they exhibit any other visible
damages.
Only use the unit in indoor areas.•
Do not use the appliance in damp rooms and protect •
it from water drops and splashes. Ensure that no vases
or other vessels fi lled with liquid are placed on or
near the appliance to prevent the housing from being
penetrated by liquid.
Protecting the environment
Disposing of the speakers
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
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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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Unpacking and setup
Open the boxes carefully, take out the half shell packaging foam and carefully lift the column speaker out of the
box without touching the diaphragms.
Connector cable
Due to differing customer requirements, the Ul-
tima 800 speakers are shipped without connector cables. You can fi nd suitable cables in our webshop
(www.teufel.eu) in the “Accessories” area.
Check to be sure
Check that all items have been delivered and that nothing is
damaged:
Item Units Article
1 Ultima 800 speakers
Metal
2
brackets
4Spikes
Threaded
4
rods
Location tips
Left speaker
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.
Right speaker
Stereo triangle
If the delivery exhibits damages, do not use the speakers,
instead consult our service department (see Page 3).
Cross-slot-
4
ted screws
M6 x 30
4Washers
Removing the cover grills
You can remove the cover grills from the column speakers by carefully reaching behind the protective grid and
slowly pulling it off to the front.
Attention
When reattaching the grills, ensure that the installation
pins slide into the corresponding holes on the column
speaker.
Risk of damage!
Make sure that you do not touch the highly
sensitive diaphragms.
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!
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.
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Attaching the spikes
Using the threaded rods 1. , screw 2 spikes onto
each of the metal brackets .
2. Turn the speakers over and set them upside down on
a blanket or the like so that the sensitive surface is not
damaged.
3. Using the cross-slotted screws , screw the metal
brackets onto the bottom of the speaker cabinet. After
attaching the brackets, position the speakers back in
an upright position.
3. You should place the enclosed washers under the
spikes to protect the fl oor (e. g. parquet).
4. The spike tips can be unscrewed so that the speakers
are aligned exactly upright.
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Connecting
Danger
that the cables do not pose a trip hazard.
Danger of injury/damage!
Place the speakers in such a way that they
cannot be knocked over unseen and make sure
Connecting the cables
Turn off your amplifi er.1.
Lay the speaker cables from your amplifi er to each 2.
speaker. These cables should be high-quality doublecore speaker cable with marked wires. The crosssectional area should amount to at least 2.5 mm2 and
no more than 10 mm2.
A connector terminal with two terminal clips is located 3.
on the back of each speaker. You can connect the
speaker cables using banana plugs, matching spade
type terminals or directly. We only describe the direct
connection here. The terminals are each marked red
(+) and black (-).
Bass alignment
You can modify the bass performance of your Ultima
800 speakers in order to adjust the sound to the room
conditions or the individual sound performance of your
amplifi er. 3 terminal pairs are provided, which can be
connected with a bridge.
Pos. of the bridge Bass performance
No bridge Maximum bass
Terminal pair 1 Slightly dampened bass
Terminal pair 2 Moderate dampened bass
Terminal pair 3 Very thin bass
Bass Aligment
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Observe the correct polarity!
Connect the like coloured terminals with one
another. Otherwise the sound quality will suffer. The speaker connectors of your amplifi er should be
marked similarly. The strands of the speaker cables are
marked with different colours or forms.
Split the cable down to approximately 30 mm on both 4.
ends and strip off approximately 10 mm of insulation
on each of them. Twist the cable together so that no
strands are protruding.
Turn the connector terminal 5.
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 in place.
Connect both cables to the 6.
column speakers this way.
Connect the speaker cables 7.
to your amplifi er. The operating instructions of the appliance should contain notes
on this.
Bass Aligment
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Connect the desired terminal pair with the bridge •
and/or omit the bridge in order to adjust the speaker’s
bass performance according to the above table. You
can remove or shift the bridge during use.
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Care and cleaning
Attention
Risk of damage!
Using the wrong cleaning materials may dam-
age the delicate surface of the case.
Clean the column speakers regularly with a soft, damp •
microfi bre cloth. Ensure that no liquid penetrates the
speakers.
If possible use only plain water with no cleaning prod-•
ucts. 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.
Technical data
Recommended amplifi er power >100 watts
Crossover frequencies 350/2500 Hz
Connector terminals – maximum cable
cross-sectional area
Banana plug compatible Yes
Magnetic shielding No
Front cover removable Yes
Cabinet volume 43 litres
Speaker dimensions W x H x D 220 (310) x 980 x 374 mm
Weight 31.2 kg
10 mm²
This product conforms with Council of the
European Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and
2006/95/EC
Technical changes reserved!
For questions, suggestions or criticism please contact our customer service department:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen - Aufgang D1
10783 Berlin (Germany), Buelowstr. 66
Tel.: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 0
Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 930
www.teufel.eu
No liability is accepted for the accuracy of
this information. Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved.
Instruction No. 91351_GB/HC-20091211
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