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Teufel Concept E 300 Digital

1. as pressing the dial control on the Decodersta ion 5 push function Front L his button leads straight back to the volume control of the left front speaker Front R his button leads straight back to the volume control of the right front speaker Centre his button leads straight back to the volume control of the centre speaker Side L his button leads straight back to the volume control of the left surround speaker Side R his button leads straight back to the volume control of the right surround speaker Subwoofer This button leads straight back to the volume control of the subwoofer Inserting or changing the batteries Please change the batteries if the remote control stops working even when right next to the Decoderstation 5 Please note Do not combine new and old batteries gt Do not use different types of batteries Observe polarity and the markings in the battery compartment Note You can reproduce all of the functions of the dial control using the OK button and both arrow buttons left and right Decoderstation 5 Teufel Connection Example allocation of inputs and outputs of the Decoderstation 5 Digital In Terrien aca sot CE TE Optical Optkalz ofa T er Note 1 T lu You can vary the 2 allocation of inputs S S g For example the audio LLLxLLrL VY
2. LLL LLL Sub LSL LSL Sub LSS LSS Sub SS Sub Value range 12 dB 12 dB 12 dB 12 dB 12 dB 12 dB o 1 5 M o 8 4 m 14 Jeufel Decoderstation 5 Setting up the Decoderstation 5 Overall volume control You can control the overall volume of the Decoder station 5 at any time by turning the dial control You can reduce the volume by turning the dial to the left and increase it by turning it to the right The control area ranges from 54dB to 10dB If is shown on the display you have selected the minimum volume Equalising the speakers Before familiarising yourself with the other func tions of the appliance we recommend that you perform a basic equalisation of the volume of the connected speakers The aim of this equalisation is to set the same volume level at the listening po sition for each of the channels This is the only way to achieve harmonious and balanced reproduction of the various channels Make sure you are in the best possible and most central place for listening Press the standby button on the remote control and the Decoder station 5 will be ready for use Make sure that all signal sources any DVD players connected are not active Choose a value of 35 dB for example as a reference master volume The aim is to set the levels of the centre sub and rear in relation to the output level set on
3. Gewerbehof Buelowbogen BuelowstraBe 66 10783 Berlin Germany Ph 00800 200 300 40 Fax 49 30 300 930 930 www teufelaudio com EE aise a esas TA aces Page 10 E AGG O MER RMR oReT a eR DEES Page 11 Sessa ele G8 ERa Er R REER Page 12 E ET Page 13 P EA IA A EE E E E E A ee Page 14 TA EE E E E T aes ae bee Page 15 Please read the following safety information carefully In case of emergency If any of the following occur disconnect the appliance from the mains and consult our technicians If either plug or cable is damaged gt If foreign bodies or liquid have entered the appliance If the device has been in direct contact with rain or other water If the appliance does not play even though you have followed the operating instructions gt If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in some other way We cannot accept any responsibility for incidents resulting from failure to observe the safety information Safety information Important please read through these operating instructions very carefully It is essential that you take note of all of the sa fety information and operating instructions before switching on the appliance Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place for future reference Essential please read the operating instructions You should also follow all instructions for start up and continued use Information on cleaning please do not attempt to clean the d
4. We often recommend positioning the speakers in a diagonal set up on a differently sized base and using the cloth cover with the Teufel logo on the side also supplied Example arrangement of Concept E for use as a home cinema You can configure the settings on the speaker management system to compensate for non optimum positioning due to differences in height and distance Please position the rear speakers within the grey area Connection Satellites Connecting the satellites To do this cut the cable to the required lengths Strip the plastic coat ing from the ends of the speaker cables as shown The speakers and am plifier have corresponding and terminals The cable of the speaker cable is marked ac cordingly It is important to observe the correct polarity when connecting the speakers the plus pole of the speaker connects to the plus pole of the amplifier and the minus pole of the speaker to the minus pole of the amplifier Connecting the cables with the incorrect phases can result in thin sound weak bass and reduced stereo charac teristics For multichannel surround systems too it is important that all speakers are connected with the correct polarity in order to ensure an appropriate three dimensional atmosphere and the correct alignment of the sound Connect the speakers to the appropriately marked clamp connections on the rear of the subwoofer i e the front left speaker to FL and the rear
5. The following are available 5 1 OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX 2 TV CD AUX Analogue 5 1 input Optical digital inputs Coaxial digital inputs Analogue stereo in puts 2 SURROUND Selecting surround configu ration Depending on the choice of speaker configuration see 3 SPEAKER the Decoderstation 5 offers the following surround modes Speaker configuration 2 1 Channel 3 1 Channel 5 1 Channel 2 1Stereo 2 1Stereo 2 1 Stereo 3 1Stereo 3 1 Stereo PLII Movie PLII Movie PLII Music PLII Music 5 1 Stereo 5 1 Direct The decoupling of the source signal format and the speaker configuration provides you with some practical options You can expand the two channel stereo signal to 3 1 without surround speakers and 5 0 5 1 with surround speakers formats The two Dolby PLII operating modes expand the re production by centre and surround reproduction according to Dolby specifications Use the PLII Movie setting if you are using Dol by Pro Logic encoded media such as certain video cassettes Conversely you can also reproduce a multi chan nel signal using a smaller surround configuration such as 2 1 This downmix function also allows you to replace a missing subwoofer with bass manage ment see page 18 If you use digital inputs Dolby and DTS encoded formats are recognised by the Decoderstation 5 and the sound configurations are set automatical ly and cannot be
6. and right front speakers to odB each By lowering r raising one channel you can optimise the sound experience for an asymmetrical listening situation similar to a balance controller Note Make sure that the emitting amplifier e g Concept E Magnum reproduces all of the channels at the same volume Note The volume setting of the subwoofer may be slightly different when playing back music compared with playing home cinema sound depending on the recording quality and mixing Whereas a solid bass element often predominates on DVDs with lots of special effects the desired level is sometimes not achieved for music especially if the set has been set up for ideal DVD playback Your personal taste is the best guide for finding a compromise between the two sources You can directly adjust the subwoofer level as required at any time using the Subwoofer button on the remote control Decoderstation 5 Jeufel 15 Note The Decoderstation 5 memorises the selected surround configuration for each input separately For example you can listen to your CDs as a conventional two channel stereo mix or your DVDs using the optical input but always in 5 1 You only need to equa lise the speakers when using a 5 1 surround set Setting up the Decoderstation 5 1 INPUT selecting the input signal You can choose the desired input signal source using the INPUT option in the menu
7. you think we could do better Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Buelowstrasse 66 D 10783 Berlin Germany Tel 49 0 30 30 09 300 Fax 49 0 30 30 09 30 30 www teufel eu Teufel Decoderstation 5 Technical data Technical data can be found in the product de scription on our website at www teufel eu Warranty terms here is a two year warranty on equipment and abour for electronics starting from the date of purchase with the exception of damage caused by incorrect use or electrical or mechanical over oad An original copy of our invoice is required as he warranty document This warranty is only valid for electronics that was purchased from Teufel by end users for their own private use The warranty is not valid for electronics that the end user has purchased from a different distributor For third party products the warranty conditions of the respective manufacturers shall apply If the Teufel product is sold on privately the warranty may be ransferred to the purchaser providing that the original proof of purchase is also transferred Returns eufel grants customers the right to return or exchange goods within eight weeks of purchase with reimbursement of the full purchase price paid The return of individual components from a set is only possible if these components are also offered for sale separately by Lautsprecher Teu fel If one or more components are returned any price discount given by Lautsprecher T
8. 5 1 sound card FRONT REAR CENTRE OO Ol y lt a ____ _ R SUB Note Ifyou are using a 7 1 sound card the outputs for the centre rear channels are not used FRONT REAR CENTRE a O L IN A R SUB FRONT REAR CENTRE ole OL IN A R SUB DVD player settings are descri bed in detail on page 15 Connecting the Concept E toa DVD player recorder without 5 1 analogue outputs Even if your DVD player recorder does not have a decoder or six analogue cinch outputs you can still use the Concept E successfully Connect the stereo output of your appliance using a stereo cinch cable with the front input In R L on the subwoofer The front loudspeakers are responsible for stereo signal re production The centre generates an addition of the right and left channel of the stereo signal The rear loudspeaker is responsible for the subtraction of the right and left stereo signal This means that if the right and left signal are identical the rear loudspeaker will reproduce little to no signal at all The subwoofer transmits the bass signals from the left and right channel This admittedly does not sound as perfect as Dolby Digital but does sound better than pure stereo reproduction You will also be able to use your speakers using a Teufel decoder later allowing you to experience
9. changed 16 Jeufel Decoderstation 5 3 SPEAKER Selecting speaker configuration You can use the SPEAKER option in the menu to tell the Decoderstation 5 which scope the con nected speaker set has You can choose the following 5 1 Channel 3 1 Channel 2 1 Channel 4 LEVEL Equalisation You can use the LEVEL option in the menu to ad just the levels of all of the speakers that you have registered in the SPEAKER menu option You can choose between the following entries depending on the speaker configuration and the speaker sizes registered Left The left front speaker Center The centre speaker Sub The subwoofer Right The right front speaker Side L The left surround speaker Side R The right surround speaker By pressing the dial control you can access the equalisation control of the respective speaker from the level menu You have a control range of 12dB per speaker As a rule you will only need this menu once for initial adjustment of your surround system Please read page 15 Setting up the centre delay 5 DELAY Delay n order for the appliance s digital signal pro cessor DSP to be able to convert Dolby and DTS multi channel signals perfectly it must be aware of the spatial positioning of the individual boxes to each other Distance differences between the speakers can be equalised by using a delay The aim is
10. connected to the subwoofer via the speaker cable The amplifier now produces a mixed signal for all speakers The front loudspeakers are respon sible for stereo signal reproduction The centre generates an addition of the right and left chan nel of the stereo signal The rear loudspeaker is responsible for the subtraction of the right and left stereo signal This means that if the right and left signal are identical the rear loudspeaker wil reproduce little to no signal at all The subwoofe transmits the bass signals from the left and righ channel cr oS SUBWOOFER CONCEPT E FRONT REAR CENTRE rO A AL IN AO A AR SUB SUBWOOFER CONCEPT E FRONT REAR CENTRE O AL N OS ER SUB Notebook laptop For 5 1 reproduction you usually need an external sound card with six analogue outputs Dif ferent companies offer solutions for connection to the PCMCIA port or via USB or FireWire If your notebook already has three analogue mini jack outputs please proceed as described in the section Connecting to a 5 1 sound card Please note There should be no more plugs in the other sockets on the subwoofer in centre subwoofer rear R L Please note There should be no more plugs in the other sockets on the subwoofer in centre subwoofer rear R L Explanation of symbols A The arrow headed lightning symbol in an equilateral triangle indi
11. have different require ments Concept E systems are supplied without connecting cables wall mounts or bases We rec ommend the following articles Teufel speaker cable 2 x 2 5 mm 5 The highly flexible unilat Wi erally marked OFC cable has sufficient diameter to ensure unhindered bridg ing up to 15 meters The white casing is inconspic uous and is offered as a cable roll in two lengths 15 or 30 meters Teufel Y adapter cable For sound connections to PC or portable CD MP3 players for amplifying the Concept E set The 3 5 mm plug makes it easy to con nect a sound card You need one adapter for fully active operation on a PC in stereo and three for surround mode Teufel Base M 50 P Slimline height adjustable base for the Concept E series The speaker cables can be hidden inside the base Height 80 120 cm Design Metal black or silver 6 Teufel Concept E Shortlock wall bracket This bracket makes it easy to mount the satellites using the thread in the speakers The bracket al lows free horizontal and vertical positioning Teufel cable packages for multimedia sets We have complete cable packages which make it easy to connect the Concept E set to your source appliance There are a range of sets with different types and lengths of cables AC 2005 WS 3 x stereo cinch gt mini jack cables for sound cards plus 20 metre speaker cable 0 75 mm AC 3005 WS 3 x stereo cinch gt mi
12. left speaker to RL and so on FRONT SPEAKER LEFT FRONT SPEAKER RIGHT REAR SPEAKER LEFT REAR SPEAKER RIGHT CENTRE CONNECTION FIELD SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT Ps ry FRONT RIGHT REAR a LEFT REAR ul RIGHT Beans SPEAKER OUT Concept E Teufel 9 Connection 5 1 sound card Connecting to a 5 1 sound card The Concept E 100 200 300 400 systems are per fect for using with any computer If your sound card is set up for 5 1 operation it will usually have three 3 5mm mini jack outputs Connect these to the inputs using three cables 3 5 mm stereo mini jacks to 2 x cinch for the front R L rear R L cen tre and subwoofer positioned on the back of the 5 1 SOUND CARD con a gt ohn t Ge aeP l LINE OUT FRONT L R con sob o_o A el s0 l LINE OUT REAR L R co Sabb a_i l Ge s gt l LINE OUT SUBWOOFER CENTRE 10 Jeufel Concept E Concept E subwoofer The colours of the outputs and the types of signals transferred at each output differ from sound card to sound card Please refer to the sound card manual The Teufel system then reproduces the surround signal de coded by the sound card SUBWOOFER CONCEPT E Example connection of a
13. signal only plays on two satellites in stereo mode for example the correct allocation in the software of the sound card DVD decoder station player is either not pos sible or not correctly set The Concept E is not to blame it only plays back the signals it receives Therefore correct alloca tion in the software of the sound card DVD player is essential Please contact the support depart ment of the sound card DVD player manufacturer There is a loud crack or noise when I switch the PC on or off The speaker system reproduces any kind of acoustic signal that it receives from the signal source It cannot differentiate between useful and disruptive signals When the PC s sound card transfers the on off impulses to the box set the speakers will play it back These will not usually damage your speakers Nevertheless we recom mend minimising the volume via the PC s soft ware before switching off in order to limit these strong impulses Jeufel I m receiving radio interference signals In rare cases it may be possible to receive radio interference frequencies this depends on the lo cal environment Please remove all cinch cables from the subwoofer and check whether the in terference still occurs We recommend trying out shorter higher quality shielded cinch connection cables Basic function test You can check the function of the subwoofer and the satellites by only connecting the stereo sig na
14. teufel eu Warning Explosion hazard with inappropriate replace ment of the battery Replacement only by the same or an equivalent type Not expose batteries to excessively warms as sunshine fire or like 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 Contents Attachments Unpacking Fold the flaps on the top of the box outward re move the rigid foam or polystyrene and carefully lift the appliance out of the box For your own benefit we recommend that you do not dispose of the box as it can be used to guaran tee safe transport if the device requires servicing later on Contents gt 1x Decoderstation 5 gt 1x Infrared remote control gt 1x Batteries for the remote control 1x Mains adapter 1x Operating instructions 6 Teufel Decoderstation 5 Accessories optional Mono cinch cable You can connect the Decoderstation 5 to a coaxial digital output using the mono cinch cable available from our online shop Optical fibre Toslink You can connect the Decoderstation 5 to appliances with an optical digital output using the optical fibre cable avail able from our online shop Equalisation measuring device The equalisation measu ring device also available from our online shop allows the Decod
15. that the signals from all speakers reach the listening position at the same time he Decoderstation 5 assumes that the front and surround speakers side are all positioned sym metrically to the listening position It is also as sumed that the front speakers are furthest away from the listening position You can use menu entries DELAY Center Spk and DELAY Surr Spks to enter how much closer the centre and surround speakers are positioned relative to this maximum distance They should be at a comfortable relative distance to the front speakers 1 Measure the distance between the listening point and the front speakers 2 Measure the distance between the listening point and the centre speaker 3 Now subtract the distance from the centre box from the distance from the front boxes Set this value in the Decoderstation 5 use the closest matching value Example Distance to the front speakers 3 5 metres each Distance to the centre box 2 6 metres Subtracting the distances gives the following re sult 3 5 2 6 0 9 metres Therefore the centre speaker is 0 9 metres closer to the listening position than the front speaker Setting the surround delay 1 Measure the distance between the listening point and the front speakers 2 Measure the distance between the listening point and the surround speakers 3 Now subtract the distance from the surround speakers from the distance from the front speaker
16. the front speaker Press the Test button on the remote control This activates a test tone that cycles through all satellites and the subwoofer in sequence First make sure that the left and right front spea kers are set to OdB You can select the required speaker simply by pressing a button on the remote control and then adjusting its volume up to 12dB using the volume buttons You now can increase or decrease the levels for the centre both surround speakers and the sub woofer until you can hear these four speakers at the same volume as both front speakers Press the Return button again to complete the calibration process Equalisation by ear often requires several attemp ts and does not always provide perfect results right away For perfect equalisation of the spea ers we recommend using a volume level measu ring device available online in the Teufel shop his device will last a lifetime and allows you to make far more precise settings than by ear Bass evels in particular are often set too loud exact adjustment is only guaranteed using a measuring device Mute Pressing the button once will mute the Decoder station 5 If you press it again the appliance will return to the level previously selected The mute status is shown in the display of the Decodersta tion 5 MITE You only need to equalise the speakers when using a 5 1 surround set In pure stereo mode set the volumes for the left
17. your partner or your furniture may not always allow you to arrange the speakers in the ideal manner Try to meet as many of the requirements as possible Modern DVD players or the sound card software of a PC offer lots of op portunities to electronically compensate for any restrictions in the set up Generally speaking the following rule always applies you can always use our recommendations to experiment with what works best acoustically and optically Let your ears and eyes decide Set up as a PC system If you are using the speaker with your PC it is ad visable to focus on the sound requirements of the PC workplace i e the area in which the screen and receivers are located Because the centre speaker transmits spoken dialogue this speaker must be positioned as centrally as possible under over next to on top of the monitor and inclined or angled towards the listener The front speakers are positioned or wall mounted at equal distances to the right and left of the monitor listening position At tachment at ear height is optimal but anything in the range between 0 80 and 1 60 metres is completely acceptable If the values are outside the recommended range you can slightly tilt the front speaker You can put the subwoofer anywhere you wish it does not affect the other speakers Often the best position is within the straight line created by the two front satellite speakers The rear speakers should be behind or next to the lis
18. 5 Dear Customer many thanks for buying the Decoderstation 5 You have bought a very high quality decoder be cause Teufel appliances are fitted with high quali zy components and have been carefully made Please read these instructions carefully before operating the unit and store the manual in a safe place for future reference If you have any ques ions you can contact our engineers on 49 30 300 9 300 You can also send us an e mail using he contact form at www teufel eu Please have your invoice number ready so we can immediately ocate your product and provide the best possible support Before contacting us with a question please read hese instructions carefully and visit our website at www teufel eu where you can find the answers o many questions in the FAQ Support area Please also refer to our safety information on page 4 of these operating instructions and only use the appliance once you have read the safety information Please take note of the serial number displayed on he sticker on the box e g DE00509070122A 025 and this invoice number Please make a note of your My INVOICE NUMBER is serial number and invoice number My SERIAL NUMBER is This serial number and the invoice number make it easier for us to process your request quickly if you require service Decoderstation 5 Jeufel 5 You can order the optional attachments shown directly from our online store www
19. 5 Ss S SSSss SS S S output of a TV set can SBSSSE SS SF FB also be operated from l S S S 3 S S S S 3 8 Aux here MP3 player 6x Cinch cable 6xCinchcabe 5S3 555S GS Aa amp g 5 1 amplifier Analogue 5 1 signal system e g multi source e g profes channel subwoofer sional sound card with 5 1 input MP3 Player CD player CD recorder Video recorder TV set DAT recorder SAT receiver PC sound card DVD player DVD recorder Games console Mains power cable 12 Teufel Decoderstation 5 Connection The Decoderstation 5 is perfect for combining digital and analogue signal sources With four di gital and three analogue inputs and an analogue 5 1 signal input it offers connections for numerous signal sources Connecting digital signal sources The Decoderstation 5 automatically recognises the signal format transferred via the digital in puts decodes the data flow and changes it into a stereo or multi channel signal Connection to one of the two optical digital inputs E g sound card with digital output CD player DVD player recorder and sat receiver etc Use an optical digital cable Toslink to connect appliances with optical digital output Before connecting the optical digital cable remo ve the protective caps from the fibre optics and connection jacks You can obtain the optical cable required from the Teufel online shop Connection to one of the two coaxial digital inputs E g s
20. AR CENTRE O l A Or SUB FRONT REAR CENTRE A L O gt k SUB FRONT REAR CENTRE 0 lt gt Ox SUB Concept E Jeufel 11 Connection Stereo sources Connection to stereo sources Stereo sound card notebook MP3 player satellite receiver TV set games console CD player DJ mixer Discman Walkman etc You can see just how versatile the Concept E series speakers are The speaker system can be operated successfully with any of the above appliances And not just in stereo but also with virtual surround sound using the integrated upmix function that involves all six of the Concept E speakers This admit tedly does not sound as perfect as Dolby Digital but does sound better than pure stereo reproduction NOTEBOOK MP3 PLAYER DISCMAN WALKMAN STEREO SOUND CARD e a m she LINE OUT SAT RECEIVER TV GAMES CONSOLE CD PLAYER DJ MIXER f L OS R gt AUDIO OUT 12 Teufel Concept E Here s how it works Connect the stereo output of your appliance to the front left right inputs on the rear connec tor panel of the subwoofer It is possible to use a 3 5mm mini jack to stereo cinch adapter All five satellite boxes are
21. N Jeufel Serial No Front Left Rear Left Center 220 240V 50Hz Cold appliance socket The power cable is connected here Fuse You can change the fuse here The fuse should only be changed for one of equivalent type You MUST disconnect the mains cable from the power supply before changing the fuse Attention The separating equipment of this equipment is the mains plug this separating equipment must be usable without difficulties Concept E Jeufel 13 Start up Start up Switch the rear mains switch to On to acti vate the 5 1 amplifier 3 Power The ring encircling the round Standby button on the front of the woofer lights up red Bass Standby Volume t A Press the Standby button to switch on the de vice fully the rings encircling each of the three control elements turn blue indicating the sub woofer is now ready for use Standby Volume 1 1 A A Set up DVD player Decoderstation Adjustment to the DVD player with 5 1 analogue output The Concept E 100 200 300 400 set has no integrated decoder functions Therefore it is dependent on the allocation of the external decoders when splitting the signals This de coder is a component of the DVD player soft ware Its set up options differ greatly from device to device Please consult the handbook for your DVD player TE o Fa 00 fe pms citi SO The follow
22. Technical description and operating instructions Concept E 300 Digital Jeufel Technical specifications and operating instructions gt p gt Concept E 100 Concept E 200 Concept E 300 Concept E 400 Concept E 100 200 300 400 E PC multimedia home cinema speaker systems with integrated 5 1 amplifier Jeufel 2 Teufel Concept E For your information The information in this document may be changed without advance notification and does not repre sent any obligation on the part of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH No part of these operating instructions may be copied in any way or transferred in any form whether electronically mechanically as photo copies or recordings without the prior written consent of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Version 1 3 February 2010 Original packaging We recommend keeping the packaging if you want to take advantage of the eight week right to re turn as we can only accept the speakers IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING We are unable to supply empty boxes Trademark All trademarks are the property of their re spective owners Technical Data Technical data can be found on our homepage at www teufelaudio com Contents Table of contents cceeeeeeeeenes Safety information eeeeeeeeee Introduction ccceeeceeeesceeeeees Unpacking Contents Assembly Accessories opt
23. appliance yourself Contact our service department first for autho risation if you think that you can repair the fault yourself Otherwise the appliance must be sent in for testing Unusual sounds Any unusual sounds occur during use or the sound becomes distorted the speaker output must be red uced immediately so that the system plays an undistorted sound Information on volume Loud noises can damage hearing Sudden high sound pressure may be created particularly if a subwoofer in Standby Auto On mode is switched on by a bass impulse at full volume In addition to physical damage please be aware of possible psychological consequences Children and pets require particular care If necessary set the volume control of your signal source device or amplifier to a low level At high volumes always keep a certain distance from the appliance and never have your ears right next to the speaker Care instructions and cleaning To make sure you are able to enjoy your Lautsprecher Teufel product for a long time please note the following tips gt Do not expose the case to direct sunlight Avoid extreme fluctuations in temperature and protect your speakers from moisture gt Please only use a lightly dampened or dry cloth to clean the Decoderstation 5 gt Abrasive cleaners products that contain alcohol and household chemicals should be avoided gt Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning Teufel Decoderstation
24. arge shelf speakers Select the setting Small in other cases hen select whether your speaker system has a se parate subwoofer This refers to active subwoofers with built in amplifiers Only select a configuration with Sub if this is the case S Lek oe eet Troubleshooting The rear satellites and or centre will not play with stereo sources such as music CDs e g via PC or DVD player Use the remote control to switch the decoder into Pro Logic mode or into one of the DSP modes 3 1 stereo 5 1 stereo The decoder reacts to the remote control of another appliance another appliance reacts to the decoder s remote control As there are no clear regulations on the distribu tion of codes each manufacturer can work with the code of their choice Unfortunately occasional crossovers in individual cases cannot be preven ted This is however not a fault of the Decoder station 5 If you have the option to choose another location and can locate the decoder outside the range of the other device s remote control and not right next to it this may reduce this problem as the reception areas may then no longer overlap The decoder does not respond perfectly to the remote control The batteries may have been inserted incorrectly or they may be discharged they may need to be inserted correctly or replaced Operation could be impaired if the decoder is situated too far away or in direct sunligh
25. at the centre and main speakers are placed in an even arc possibly slightly curved to wards the TV gt Front left Subwoofer You can put the subwoofer anywhere you wish it does not affect the other speakers The ideal po sition is within the straight line created by the two front satellites The two rear speakers should be set up to the eft and right either to the side or behind the istener ideally at a height of no more than 2 10 metres e g on a shelf or directly on the wall using the Shortlock wall mount The speakers can be set up at the same height as the front speakers using the M 50 P bases but we advise you not to ocate them lower The optimum positioning is left and right from the listener A at around 20 degrees from the parallel We recommend that the distance be tween the rear speakers and the listening loca tion is more than 1 00 m But if you have to sit closer please ensure that the front of the speaker is not pointing directly at you but rather angle the speakers more towards the wall B Or create a greater distance by positioning the speakers higher than 1 20m this can also be on the ceiling or further away C Centre Rear left 8 Teufel Concept E Concept E 100 200 300 400 Because the satellite speakers are identical you can position them any way you like and designate one of the five as the centre speaker Concept E 300 400
26. ay We cannot accept any respon sibility for incidents that occur because safety information has not been adhered to Instructions for safety and care Important Please read through these operating instruc tions very carefully It is essential that you take note of all of the safety information and operating instructions before switching on the appliance Please keep these operating in structions in a safe place for future reference Essential Please read the operating instructions You should also follow all instructions for start up and ongoing use Caution moisture and sunlight Never operate the appli ances in damp rooms i e near baths showers wash basins drains in damp cellars or next to swimming pools Never expose the device to high humidity and do not place it in di rect sunlight Do not expose device to dripping or splashing water Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the device Information on location Do not use the appliances un secured in vehicles in unstable places on wobbly stands or furniture or supports that are too small The speakers could fall down and injure people including you The appliance must not be placed near sources of heat This includes radiators and heaters ovens and other appliances that emit heat e g amplifiers Sources of heat may not be placed on the appli ance e g fan heaters or candles Ventilation Any slits and openings in the casing have been pr
27. cates the presence of a dangerous non insulated elec trical voltage within the system housing and therefore a risk of electrical shock A The exclamation mark in an equilateral triangle as affixed to the appliance is to make the user aware of important operating and maintenance instructions C This product complies with European Community guidelines 2004 108 EC and 2006 95 EC EEEE The dustbin symbol printed on our products type plates and amplifiers states that Lautsprecher Teufel guarantees proper disposal of these speakers and subwoofers in line with the Electrical and Electronic Appli ance Act This product is a safety class II product in accordance with DIN standard EN 61140 VDE 0140 1 and IEC 60417 and does not re quire a safety plug only the plug supplied 2 pole The casing has reinforced or double insulation against electric shock Operating elements Subwoofer Speaker Out Line In Front Front Left Right Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Sub Rear Right Center Center Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH BillowstraBe 66 10783 Berlin www teufel de www teufel eu Power Speaker Out Clamp the speaker cable from the five satellites here Line In Connect the cinch cable from the playback device sound card DVD player receiver or control de vice Decoderstation Power power supply When set to OFF the subwoofer is switched off and on when it is set to O
28. coder At the moment only game consoles such as Mi crosoft Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3 and a few sound cards with Dolby Digital Live support are able to perform real time encoding You cannot switch off the Decoderstation 5 using the remote control Keep pressing the dial control until the appliance starts up again The Decoderstation 5 cannot complete the start process Temporarily remove the main power supply Decoderstation 5 Teufel Technical description and operating instructions for the Decoderstation 5 Jeufel Please contact our service department if you have any questions suggestions or if there is anything you think we could do better Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH B lowstra e 66 10783 Berlin Germany Tel 49 30 30 09 300 Fax 49 30 30 09 30 30 www teufel eu All information is provided without guarantee of correctness Subject to technical changes typing errors and mistakes
29. d the ca bling must be disconnected from the mains immediately and the defective cable must be replaced Remove the appliance s power supply cable from the socket for longer periods of absence or non use Batteries Be sure to insert the batteries with correct posi tive and negative polarities Use batteries of the same type never use different types of batteries together If the 4 Teufel Decoderstation 5 batteries leak remove them immediately and wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment Risk of explosion Ne ver throw batteries in a fire Batteries must not be exposed to sun or heat During thunderstorms In order to avoid damage caused by lightning strikes the appliance should be switched off and also unplugged from the mains socket as soon as a thunder storm is expected Risk of overload You should not overload wall sockets ex tension cables or integrated appliance sockets because this could potentially lead to short circuits and even fires Avoid turning up the volume control very high even when using a compatible amplifier Foreign bodies and liquids Foreign bodies and liquids must not get into the appliance via its openings under any circum stances as they could come into contact with parts carrying high voltages which could then cause short circuits and fires Therefore do not spill any liquids of any kind on the device Troubleshooting Do not attempt to repair the
30. ections of the Deco derstation 5 Analogue signal sources he Decoderstation 5 also offers ample connec ion options for analogue stereo sources A total of three cinch stereo inputs are available for the same number of stereo signal sources These wo channel stereo signals can be emitted with he Decoderstation 5 in various surround modes configurations for example in Dolby Pro Logic II format encrypted in the stereo signal This means hat it is possible to reproduce all stereo sources effectively over several channels either with or without the use of rear surround speakers Analogue 5 1 signal input he Decoderstation 5 has an analogue 5 1 input You can connect the appropriate signal sources e g from a computer soundcard here and forward hem to the connected sound system Equalising the 5 1 speaker system n addition the comprehensive setting options of he Decoderstation 5 allow perfect equalisation of the speakers and therefore audio adjustment for your individual loudspeaker settings Decoderstation 5 Teufel Description of the display and operating elements on the front of the Decoderstation 5 Note Please note that the Decoderstation 5 dis play will automatically return to its default state after a few seconds if no input has been given Function Front Display Decoderstation 5 mute button return button Switching on the Decoderstation 5 Switch on the Decoderstation 5 by
31. elf has its own bass control It is possible to find an individual balance between these devices Feel free to experiment and find the configuration that works best for you Troubleshooting The subwoofer is buzzing what can I do These buzzing noises may be produced by con nected devices or interference in the power supply Please perform the following test to help de termine the cause of the buzzing 1 Disconnect all cinch cables from the sub woofer s input jacks If this eliminates the buzzing noise please proceed to step B Other wise start with step A A Connect the subwoofer s power cable to a different power circuit e g kitchen or bed room If the subwoofer continues to buzz please con tact our support team If this action stops the buzzing noise it means there is interference in your power supply This may be caused by a dimmer switch or charging devices for example To determine the source of interference please disconnect all electri cal appliances from the mains power supply in succession As soon as the buzzing noise disap pears you have found the source B In this case an interference loop is respon sible for the fault Please proceed as follows in order to ascertain the cause gt Disconnect the lead from your cable or satellite connection from the TV receiver and check whether the buzzing noise disappears If so use a sheath current filter for the cable connection to s
32. ersta tion 5 to be precisely equalised We advise using a gauge measuring device because you cannot achieve a similarly good result by equalising the levels by ear Teufel Y adapter cable The first choice for sound connections from PC or portable CD or MP3 players to the Decoder station 5 Connection to almost any sound card is ensured by using the thin plug on the 3 5mm jack Available in 1 5 metre 2 5 metre and 5 metre lengths Introduction About the Decoderstation 5 Decoderstation 5 is a stand alone decoder that can be used to process audio signals from analo gue and digital sources The appliance not only makes it possible to switch between various signals it can also enhance ste reo signal sources for example for a surround sound experience The Decoderstation 5 is the perfect appliance for anybody who wants to ope rate a fully active speaker set without missing out on the comprehensive features that are otherwise only offered by AV receivers The following signal sources can be connected o the Decoderstation 5 Digital signal sources he Decoderstation 5 can decode digital signals and reproduce them via the integrated analogue 5 1 multi channel output Digital sources such as DVD players that can transfer multi channel digi al sound tracks with the appropriate media e g film DVDs are especially well suited to this type of connection The digital signals are transmitted o the optical or coaxial conn
33. eufel on all components in a set as part of the price for the set is waived When returning a component the customer will be reimbursed for the price diffe rence between the set price and the purchase pri ce of the individual components retained by him her The financial outcome for the customer is as if they had bought the remaining components at he individual price from the outset You can find more information on the subject of returns on the returns form that accompanies he delivery or online in the support area of our website www teufel eu f you need to return an item do not act without he prior agreement of Lautsprecher Teufel We can only process and accept returns if you have told us about the return by telephone first and discussed the procedure with us Contents Table of etait erida Se sce Be amare a oid Sa gaa ab east anes an anges 3 Instructions for safety and care 1 ee ee ee eee ee eee es 4 WT CONIG MESELE Ee ears EELEE ele aires EE SETENE ae 5 Unpacking Contents Attachments 2 0 eee cee eee eee eee ee eee eens 6 peoo ar e PE 5 5 6 so ctsts cece wise be do E E EE ee eae RE BS Gotan Saori dues E ae 7 FUNCHION 6 6 i sic ha oad CORES eA RSAC E TERE ESE wR ee eae S 8 Front Display Decoderstation5 2 ec cece eee ee eee ee ee eee eee eee 8 Back D COderstationn g se sranna aeee E EE a wpe are ep ere arenes 9 Remote Controlia tegsa e ae AiAi aa Se E E R ROR AOR ENAN 10 Connec
34. evice using household chemicals as these could damage the surface Simply use a dry cloth Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning Caution moisture and sunlight never operate the appliances in damp rooms i e close to baths showers wash basins drains damp cellars or swimming pools never use them where there is moisture Never expose the speakers to high air humidity and avoid direct sunlight Do not expose device to dripping or splashing water Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the device Information on location do not use the appliance unsecured in vehicles in unstable locations on wobbly tripods or furniture or supports that are too small The speakers could fall and inju re you or other people The weight of the speakers could cause them to fall and cause damage particularly if positioned on stands or on the TV monitor even if they have been positioned securely and stably They could also fall as a result of external influences such as the cable being pulled by persons tripping over the cable or unintentional physical contact This also ap plies to wall supports that have been attached inappropriately or incorrectly to walls that may not be capable of supporting their weight Only use suitable wall brackets for mounting Make sure that you know how much weight the walls can bear The appliance must not be placed near sources of heat This inclu des radiators and heaters ovens and o
35. ing basic settings should always be made gt Our front centre rear speakers should be defined in the speaker set up menu speaker management bass management of the DVD player as small or normal not large 14 Teufel Concept E Volume Turn the Volume dial to control the overall vol ume of the 5 1 amplifier Please note that each of the upstream source devices i e the sound card or DVD player or the intermediary connection boxes like the decoder station itself has its own volume control You will have to find a balance between these devices and the Concept E system which is an easy thing to do Bass volume The Concept E subwoofer has a separate button for quickly and easily controlling the bass tones of the overall sound Standby f Volume T A gt Set the subwoofer to on or yes on the speaker set up menu gt The optimum cut off frequency is 150Hz 120Hz or 2001 is also possible Decoderstation settings Please observe the detailed description in the Teufel Decoderstation manual or consult the sup port section on our website www teufelaudio com Please note If you are going to be away or if the 5 1 amplifier is not going to be used for a long period of time turn the mains switch to Off The same applies here each of the upstream source devices i e the sound card or DVD player or the intermediary connection boxes like the decoder station its
36. ional eeeeees Set up PG System s vais atsve ecsisce saree 6 autor alesse cecavae arse HOME CINEMASYSTAM s eies esare ss sisieee cibsrereee Connection Satellites serss rsa Sasisakncaeeeede RRES Bd SOUMNG Cava sssusa aa rE EA oars DVD player recorder Decoderstation Stere SOUT COS soca c 55 4 c 0 s 0 sae as eesiaiaweeseiers Operating elements on the subwoofer Start up amp Set up DVD player Decoderstation eeee Troubleshooting cceeeeeeeeeeee Warranty terms 12 year warranty for speakers and 2 year war ranty for power amplifiers and electronics from purchase date on materials and work time with the exception of damage caused by incorrect use or electrical or mechanical overload An original copy of our invoice is required as the warranty document This warranty is exclusively valid for speakers power amplifiers and electronics that have been purchased from Teufel for private use by end customers The warranty is not valid for speakers power amplifiers and electronics that the end user has purchased from a different dis tributor If the Teufel product is sold on privately the warranty can be transferred to the purchaser providing that the original proof of purchase is also transferred Contact Please contact our service department if you have any questions suggestions or if there is anything you think we could do better Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
37. l from an external source that is guaranteed to be good quality such as a music CD played on a portable CD player via a cinch cable and pos sibly a Y adapter with the front input L R on the subwoofer The other four inputs on the subwoofer do not need to be occupied cinch cable disconnected With this connection plug arrangement of front in L R the Concept E amplifier activates all satel lites and the subwoofer through internal distri bution If the subwoofer and all five satellites are now working when connected directly to a CD player this means the Concept E was not receiving the correct signal before Either the cinch cable is defective try exchang ing it or the output of your source appliance is not producing the correct signal If you continue to experience unwanted noise individual malfunctions there is possibly a defect in the Teufel system Please contact our service department if you have any questions suggestions or if there is anything you think we could do better Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH 10783 Berlin Germany Ph 00800 200 300 40 Gewerbehof Buelowbogen BuelowstraBe 66 Fax 49 30 300 930 930 www teufelaudio com All information is provided without guarantee of correctness Subject to technical changes typing errors and mistakes Technical specifications and operating instructions Decoderstation 5 Jeufel Technical description and operating instructions for Decoders
38. nel Speakers for home cinema are generally smaller and are therefore limited in he bass range There is no subwoofer present in other cases The Decoderstation 5 comes with bass manage ment to produce a complete sound experience with these systems too The function of this setting The bass of any chan nel where bass is limited is rounted to the full area speakers or the subwoofer If there is no sub woofer the bass and the LFE channel are rounted o the front left and right full area speakers You only need to set the speaker size in your system once The Decoderstation 5 will then distribute frequencies among the speakers au omatically and according to the Dolby and DTS standands The Decoderstation 5 differentiates between the front speaker pair F in small or large the centre speaker C in small or large the rear or side surround speaker pair R in small or large and a subwoofer if one is present Sub Seven configurations are available The three abbreviations refer to front centre and surround speakers FCS LLL LLL Sub LSL LSL Sub LSS LSS Sub SS Sub 18 Teufel Decoderstation 5 f you have left and right front speakers centre or surround speakers that are large enough for deep bass reproduction select a configuration with the entry Large at the corresponding position FCS his is the case for floorstanding speakers and
39. nging the overall volume the signal connected here is only forwarded from the input to the output of the Decoderstation 5 Select the sound setting 5 1 Direct The other settings relate to the Front Left and Front Right inputs i e to operation as a 4th stereo input Decoderstation 5 Teufel 13 Setting up the Decoderstation 5 Menu structure You can access the default display settings in the main menu by pressing the push button of the dial Note control once The display shows arrows You can find more specific information on naviga during selection Ifyou tion within the menu structure on page 8 follow these arrows further choices will be made available The availability of these entries depends on the surround and speaker configurations selected The availability of the subwoofer entry depends on the speaker size selected The delay function is only available for 3 1 stereo and 5 1 stereo speaker configurations MAIN MENU Menu entry INPUT SURROUND SPEAKER LEVEL DELAY SPEAKER SIZE Selection 5 1 OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX 2 TV CD AUX 2 1 Stereo 3 1 Stereo PLII Movie PLIT Music 5 1 Stereo 5 1 Direct 3 1 Channel 2 1 Channel Left Center Sub Right Side L Side R Center Spk Side Spks
40. ni jack cables for sound cards plus 30 metre speaker cable 1 5 mm AC 2015 WS 3 x stereo cinch cables for DVD player Decodersta tion plus 20 metre speaker cable 0 75 mm AC 3015 WS 3 x stereo cinch cables for DVD player Decodersta tion plus 30 metre speaker cable 1 5 mm You can order the accessories shown online under www teufelaudio com Concept E 100 200 300 400 Because the satellite speakers are identical you can position them any way you like and designate one of the five as the centre speaker Concept E 300 400 We often recommend positioning the speakers in a diagonal set up on a larger base and using the cloth cover with the Teufel logo on the side also supplied Example arrangement of a Concept E set asa PC sound system Non optimum positioning due to different distances and heights can be offset by configuring the software for the sound card or decoder station Place the front and rear speakers in the grey area Set up PC system General information on arranging the speakers Because of its compact size and elegant design the Concept E 100 200 300 400 will beautifully integrate into your home For a surround set however there are some set up criteria you need to observe in order to get the best sound from your Teufel speakers The recommended set up on the following pages represents the best possible arrangement for perfect multichannel playback at home Your available space
41. ns Coaxial 1 pd 00 2S Al CE izd Coaxial2 Optical Optical2 DC 12 VAA s Coaxial 1 Coaxial 2 Digital In For connecting the decoder with a digital signal source in coaxial format cinch 12 V DC in power supply from included AC wall adapter Note You will need an extra phono pre amplifier to connect a record player Decoderstation 5 Teufel Function Remote control 10 Teufel Decoderstation 5 Coaxial 1 Front L Side L Optical 1 Coaxial 2 Center Subwoofer Teufel OS 5 RC Display Side R With the included remote control you can fully control all of the Decoderstation 5 settings from he comfort of your sofa Standby Activate the Decoderstation 5 using the standby button of the remote control Switches the de vice to active operation press once or back into standby mode by pressing again You can always ell if the device is ready for operation because he background of the dial control will light up Mute Pressing the button once will mute the Decoder station 5 If you press it again the appliance will return to the level previously selected The mute status is shown in the display of the Decodersta jon 5 You can select the required input using the se lection buttons on the remote control 5 1 Direct selection of the analogue 5 1 signal input on the back of the decoder as input source Optical 1 2 These buttons select one of the t
42. nter Rear 000 1 22 5 1 Channel Output Pre Out A decoded analogue multi channel sound signal is emitted via an analogue 5 1 output Alternatively you can also use the outputs for the left and right front channels for reproduction in stereo One cinch cable is required per channel to connect to an external appliance e g a subwoofer with multi channel input that is a total of six mono cinch cables or three stereo cinch cables gt Front left right Sound outputs of the left and right front channels gt Centre Sound output of the centre channel gt Sub Subwoofer output The subwoofer output reproduces the frequency area below 150H2z gt Rear left right Sound outputs of the left and right surround channels 5 1In The Decoderstation 5 has an analogue 5 1 input You can connect the appropriate signal sources e g from a professional computer soundcard here and forward them to the connected sound system TV CD Aux Stereo In You can connect the stereo cinch cable left right for connection to the analogue outputs of your stereo reproduction appliances e g TV set CD player video recorder etc here Optical 1 Optical 2 Digital In For connecting the decoder with a digital signal source in optical format Toslink You can buy the cable required from the Lautsprecher Teufel on line shop Description of the connections on the back of the Decoderstation 5 and Digital in genes a their functio
43. ons carefully before operating the unit and store the manual in a safe place for future reference We recommend keep ing the packaging 4 Teufel Concept E a n v a a Concept E 100 B Concept E 300 Please make a note of the serial number that can be found on a sticker on the box and the invoice number here My INVOICE NUMBER is The serial number and the invoice number make it easier for us to process your request quickly if you require service If you encounter difficulties during operation or if you think that there is something wrong with the appliance please read the Frequently asked questions section on pages 15 and 16 care fully You can find answers to the most frequently asked questions here Jeufel gt Concept E 200 Concept E 400 First please check that all system components are included Please note Please keep the boxes for the eight week return period at least as we can ONLY repay the full purchase price if the products are returned in the ORIGINAL PACKAGING in which they were supplied Unpacking Contents Assembly Unpacking Fold back the flaps on the top of the box remove the polystyrene packaging and carefully lift each loudspeaker out of the box All Concept E sets are supplied as a complete sys tem Contents of Concept E 100 200 gt 1x subwoofer with integrated 5 1 amplifier gt 5 x identical satellite speakers gt 5 x table base
44. ound card with digital output DVD player re cordey sat receiver and games console etc Use a cinch cable for connecting appliances with coaxial digital output Connection of signal sources with analogue out puts In addition to the digital inputs the Deco derstation 5 also has three analogue stereo inputs They can be assigned to analogue appliances of your choice for example a stereo sound card an MP3 player a TV set CD player or video recorder etc Either a stereo cinch cable or a 3 5mm mini jack Y adapter cable is required per appliance e g for connecting to an MP3 player Connecting an analogue 5 1 signal source e g multi channel computer sound card etc The 5 1 input of the Decoderstation 5 is used for connecting external analogue 5 1 signal sources such as a professional sound card or a DVD player with analogue outputs One cinch cable is required per channel for connection i e a total of six mono cinch cables or three stereo cinch cables Using the 5 1 input as a 4th stereo input If you require an extra fourth stereo input you can use the 5 1 input for that Connect your analo gue signal source for example a cassette recorder to the Front Left and Front Right inputs When connecting the devices please note the relevant information in the handbooks for the components used Note The 5 1 input is not influ enced by the surround specific parameters of the Decoderstation 5 Except for cha
45. ovided for ventilation Their purpose is to guarantee reliable operation and to prevent the appliance from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered including by placing the appliance on a bed sofa carpet or other soft surface Do not place any newspapers or table cloths etc on the appliance Additional active cooling of the appliance is generally not per mitted Electrical supply The appliance must only be supplied from a power source with the correct voltage as specified on the identification label If you are unsure about the electricity supply in your home please contact us or your electricity supplier for more information Only the mains adapter pro vided should be used for the electricity supply This mains adapter must not be modified under any circumstances Re gulations on polarity and earth connection must be adhered to Only use an appropriate mains plug for the mains cable Information on wiring Please place the power cord flat and flush to the wall and floor Cables that are laid loosely present a trip hazard This could also result in interference and cause the sound to be disrupted The electricity supply cable should be laid so that it is not likely to be stepped on or squashed from the sides or above by heavy objects Damaged cables must be replaced Pay particular attention to the cable plug connection the mains socket and the cable output from the subwoofer If a fault is discovered the appliance an
46. parts car rying high voltages which could then cause short circuits and fires Therefore do not spill any liquids of any kind on the device Troubleshooting do not attempt to repair the appliance your self Contact our service department first for authorisation if you think that you can repair the fault yourself Otherwise the device must be sent to our service department Transport the appliance should be transported using a hand truck Great care must be taken during transport Please note that uneven surfaces sudden stopping or inappropriate exer tion of force may cause the hand truck and the load to fall over Information on spare parts Lautsprecher Teufel will provide you with spare parts during the warranty period Your warranty will not be invalidated if you pick up the parts yourself from Lautsprecher Teufel Unusual sounds if any unusual sounds occur during use or the sound becomes distorted the speaker output must be reduced immediately so that the system plays an undistorted sound Connecting and changing the fuse disconnect the mains plug A faulty fuse should only be replaced with a fuse of the same type Information on volume loud noise can damage hearing Sud den high sound pressure may be created particularly if a sub woofer in Standby Auto On mode is switched on by a bass impulse at full volume In addition to physical damage please be aware of possible psychological conseq
47. pressing the dial control The appliance will be ready for use af ter a few seconds A progress bar will be shown in the display during this time Switching off the Decoderstation 5 Switch off the Decoderstation 5 by pressing the dial control for one second Alternatively you can use the Off button on the remote control which immediately switches off the appliance Standby Soft blue illumination around the main dial indi cates stand by mode and that the Decoderstation 5 is ready to start up Display The two line display is your central information source about the status of the Decoderstation 5 All setting parameters are displayed here Signal source Surround configuration Overall volume Default display state The left of the top line always shows the signal source selected 5 1 for analogue multi channel input OPT1 and OPT2 optical inputs COAX1 and COAX2 coaxial inputs and TV CD and AUX analogue stereo inputs The overall volume is displayed in the form of a bar display to the right of this The second line shows the surround configuration that is active at that time for the selected input More information on volume control and the sound configurations provided can be found on pages 15 and 16 8 Teufel Decoderstation 5 Operation from the appliance itself You can control all of the Decoderstation 5 menu functions using the dial control its p
48. s Set this value in the Decoderstation5 use the closest matching value Example Distance to the front speakers 3 5 metres each Distance to the surround speakers 2 0 metres each Subtracting the distances gives the following re sult 3 5 2 0 1 5 metres Therefore the surround speakers are 1 5 metres closer to the listening position than the two front speakers As arule you will only need this menu once for ini tial adjustment of your surround system Note The delay function is only available for 3 1 stereo and 5 1 stereo speaker configu rations Information The distance can be entered in 30 cm incre ments Use the setting that is as close as possible to the resulting distance Decoderstation 5 Teufel 17 Notice When selecting Large in the speaker set up the subwoofer will only repro duce 1 LFE channel from a multi channel source such as DVD If there is no discrete LFE channel e g from a stereo source the subwoofer will not cany a signal as the bass frequencies are directed to the front speakers Settingup the Decoderstation 5 6 SPEAKER SIZE You can tell the Decoderstation 5 the size of your speakers using the SPEAKER SIZE menu option The 5 1 speaker set up only consists of five iden ical speakers each able to reproduce the full frequency range under perfect conditions This includes a separate subwoofer that only repro duces the LFE chan
49. s for satellite speakers gt Screws for mounting speakers gt 25 rubber feet for the satellites gt 1x IEC cable for power supply Contents of Concept E 300 400 gt 1x subwoofer with integrated 5 1 amplifier gt 5 x identical satellite speakers gt 1x cover for diagonal mounting of centre gt 5 x table bases for satellite speakers gt 1x base for diagonal mounting of centre gt Screws for mounting speakers gt 30 rubber feet for the satellites gt 1x IEC cable for power supply Mounting the bases If required use the screws supplied to attach the satellite speakers CE 10 FCR or CE 20 FCR to the bases provided as shown in the diagram For acoustic reasons we do not recommend placing the satellites straight onto the table We also recommend that you stick the rubber pads sup plied to the points on the table bases provided for this purpose to ensure a safe and secure po sition and to protect the top of the table as well as possible The M 50 P base or the Shortlock wall bra cket for example are also available in our webshop They provide a secure yet flexi ble way of displaying your satellites as an alternative to the table bases supplied a Subwoofer CE 400 SW CE 300 SW CE 200 SW CE 100 SW 4 Satellite speaker CE 10 FCR 4 Satellite speaker CE 20 FCR 4 IEC cables n Concept E Jeufel 5 Optional accessories selection Accessories Because all customers
50. t It is not possible to connect a 6 1 or 7 1 speaker set to the Decoderstation 5 The Decoderstation 5 is a 5 1 decoder and is there fore not able to decode a sixth channel rear 6 1 or 7 1 operation is therefore not possible You cannot change the surround configurati on You are probably using a digital input If a Dolby or DTS signal is being received at this input the Decoderstation 5 will automatically switch to the correct sound configuration No Dolby DTS multi channel tone is reproduced the digital sources connected The Decoderstation 5 automatically recognises the format of the signal source when reprodu cing digital sources If the decoder is not playing a multi channel tone there is probably no multi channel signal present Digital signal sources do not always have to transfer multi channel tones but can also emit regular stereo tones 2 0 For example this is often the case for television re ception with digital receivers With computer game consoles no multi channel tones are reproduced via the digitally connected sound cards Lots of sound chips are able to create surround sound in real time and emit via the analogue outputs on the sound card However for transfer using a digital connection digital encoding of the multi channel tone in a Dolby AC 3 stream is ne cessary This can only be carried out if the sound card is able to perform this decoding in real time and transfer it to the de
51. tation 5 For your information The information in this document may be changed without advance notification and does not repre sent any obligation on the part of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH No part of these operating instructions may be copied in any way whether electronically mecha nically using photocopies or recordings or trans ferred without the prior written agreement of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Version 1 2 May 2009 Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their re spective owners CX DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC II Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Digital Entertainment DTS Manufactured under license under U S Patent S 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2008 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Original packaging We recommend that you keep the packaging if you want to take advantage of your right to return goods withn eight weeks because we can only ac cept the Decoderstation 5 IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING We are unable to supply empty boxes Contact Please contact our service department if you have any questions suggestions or if there is anything
52. ten ing position ideally at the same height or higher max 2 10 metres We do not recommend placing them lower Subwoofer Centre Concept E Teufel Set up Home cinema system Setting up a home cinema system When using the Teufel set as a home cinema sys tem we recommended focussing on the section of the room where the TV and seats are positioned It is useful to position the monitor as centrally as possible from the perspective of the viewer listener Because the centre plays back spoken dialogue this speaker must be positioned as centrally as possible under or over the TV and inclined or an gled towards the listener You can use the base supplied for this purpose The front speakers are set up in the traditional tereo position distance to listener distance etween the left and right speaker at the same istance or wall mounted to the left and right f the TV The M 50 P bases are ideal for this purpose as are the Shortlock wall brackets Us ing the base automatically guarantees optimum playback height for satellite speakers The Short lock brackets allow horizontal and vertical align ment to the listener oara The following applies to wall or shelf placement the set up heights should be between 40 cen timetres and 1 20 metres If you are unable to observe these distances you can tilt the front speaker slightly towards the listener It is im portant th
53. the pleasure of Dolby Digital and DTS Connection DVD player recorder Decoderstation Connection to a DVD player recorder As well as being connected directly to your PC the Concept E 100 200 300 400 can also be connected straight to a DVD player recorder It allows you to create a complete home cinema sound system with just two audio appliances To control the set directly via a DVD player the player recorder must have an integrated Dolby Digital DTS decoder This type of equipment can often be recognised by the fact that the DVD player has an analogue 5 1 cinch output at the back 6 cinch jacks for front R L rear R L cen DVD PLAYER RECORDER FRONT REAR CENTRE L 10 R OoO O D U SUB 5 1 ANALOGUE OUT FRONT n CENTRE 8 O lt g gt r 0 gt SUB 5 1 ANALOGUE OUT FRONT REAR CENTRE gt R 5 gt SUB 5 1 ANALOGUE OUT tre and subwoofer The DVD player recorder is connected directly to the subwoofer with three stereo cinch cables from the 5 1 cinch outputs of the DVD player to the 5 1 cinch inputs of the subwoofer Connecting the speakers to a Decoderstation The speakers are connected to a Decodersta tion in the same way as they are connected to a DVD player Please refer to the Decoderstation manual SUBWOOFER CONCEPT E RONT RE
54. ther appliances that emi heat e g amplifiers Sources of heat such as fan heaters or candles should not be placed on the speakers Ventilation the slits and openings in the casing are provided for ventilation Their purpose is to guarantee reliable operation and to prevent the appliance from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered which includes placing the appliance on a bed sofa carpet or other soft surface Do no place any newspapers or table cloths etc on the appliance The cooling plate of the amplifier electronics must not be covered or exposed to direct sunlight Additional active cooling of the appliance is generally not permitted Electrical supply the subwoofer should only be connected to a Power source with the correct voltage as specified on the iden tification label If you are unsure about the electricity supply in your home please contact us or your electricity supplier for more information The appliance does not need to be earthed Please only use the appropriate two core mains cable for con necting to the mains socket This mains cable must not be mo dified under any circumstances Regulations on polarity and earth connection must be observed Use only an appropriate mains plug for connecting to the mains Information on wiring please place the power cable flat and flush to the wall and floor Loose cables constitute a risk as peo ple could trip over them This could also res
55. tions ie eaea a E ER E a r E n E E D E SA 12 Signal sources with digital and analogue outputs s ess ssssssessssocecon us 13 Setting the Decoderstation 5 1 ce ee ee ee eee eee eee 14 MORUPSUVU EEEE EEEE CEEE ETTEN ETELA EEEE EEEE SEREA ET 14 Overall volume and equalising the speakers 2 ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee 15 Input source surround and speaker configuration and equalisation s s sses eseese 16 Setting THe Slay sk ce secs ats eea eck abt ch gud Hatta wie ct oe BAL eae Sey orca 17 Setting the Speaker Sizes wes eaa a Sheeler ble ecerser Gite se a ease sua 6 4uacone ocala 18 TroubleshOotanng ssc eve i knne oe arb stow we ae Gees a a a aici w tal E eee ah eee 19 Decoderstation 5 Teufel Please read the following safety information carefully Risk of suffocation keep packaging materials e g the plastic bags and film out of the reach and sight of children Risk of electrocution do not leave children unsupervised with electrical devices In case of emergency If any of the following occur disconnect the appliance from the mains and consult our technicians If the plug or cable is damaged If foreign bodies or liquid have entered the appliance If the appliance has been in direct contact with rain or other water If the appliance does not play even if you have followed the instructions for use If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in some other w
56. top the loop e g the coax AC 9022 ED sheath current filter If you have satel lite television please connect the satellite re ceiver to the Decoderstation using an optical cable like Teufel s optical digital cable If this action fails to solve the problem please contact us again so we can provide fur ther individual assistance There is no sound neither from the satellites nor the subwoofer Please check to see if the LEDs on the front of the subwoofer display are illuminated if not change the fuse The main fuse on the subwoofer might have blown as a result of a power surge The fuse compartment on the Concept E subwoofer is underneath the IEC power connector see il lustration on page 13 item Always discon nect the subwoofer from the mains supply before replacing the fuse Use a small screwdriver to open the lid replace both fuses and return the fuse holder to the fuse com partment The subwoofer should now be ready for use again There is no sound from one of the satellites or the sound is distorted all of the other sat ellites are working In order to pinpoint the defect more specifi cally please swap the non functioning satellite for a functioning satellite in order to determine whether the defect is in the satellite or the sub woofer If the non functioning satellite now plays on a different subwoofer channel the fault is probably with the s
57. ubwoofer electronics If the satellite fails to play on a different channel the satellite itself is faulty There is no sound from the subwoofer all of the other satellites are working You can check the function of the subwoofer by connecting the subwoofer cinch input on the subwoofer only to the output from one of the front channels L R front on the sound card or a device such as a portable CD player If the woofer now plays it could not have been getting the cor rect signal before Either the cinch cable is faulty or the subwoofer output of your source device is not generating a signal Alternatively set the sub woofer volume to Min remove the subwoofer cinch cable from the PC DVD player AV receiver increase the volume carefully and touch the in ner cinch thermistor with your finger If you can hear buzzing or crackling there is an error in the PC DVD player AV receiver or its settings If the subwoofer stays silent please read the following frequently asked questions carefully Concept E Jeufel 15 Troubleshooting The subwoofer does not work when connect ed to stereo sources e g audio CDs on PC DVD player The Concept E is purely a replay system it does not have a built in decoder function Therefore it is dependent on the allocation of the external decoders when splitting the signals This decoder is a component of the sound card DVD player or decoder station software If the
58. uences Children and pets require particular care If necessary set the volume control of your signal source device to the lowest level At high volumes always keep a certain distance from the appliance and never have your ears right next to the speaker Concept E Teufel 3 Introduction to the Concept E 100 200 300 400 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the Concept E System With this speaker set from Teufel you have cho sen an elegant and powerful multimedia home entertainment system that despite its compact dimensions delivers excellent sound quality This speaker set can be operated either with a a PC or DVD player with decoder Stereo sources such as MP3 players satellite receivers TV sets games consoles CD players or DJ mixers can also be used very successfully with a Concept E set The Concept E 100 200 300 400 subwoofer has six integrated power amplifiers one for the in tegrated bass speaker and five for the satellites There is an analogue 5 1 input on the back for di rect connection of compatible sound cards DVD players or decoder boxes Because the set up has a decisive impact on the sound characteristics of any surround system we recommend that you take the time to posi tion all of the speakers correctly These operating instructions contain all of the information neces sary for correctly setting up and operating our Concept E multimedia home cinema set Please read these instructi
59. ult in interference and cause the sound to be disrupted The power supply cable should be laid so that it is not likely to be stepped on or squas hed from the sides or above by heavy objects Damaged cables must be replaced Pay particular attention to the cable plug connection the mains socket and the cable output from the subwoofer The power supply cable and the cables connecting the speakers should be checked regularly for insulation faults or breaks If a fault is discovered the appliance and the cabling must be disconnected from the mains immediately and the de fective cable must be replaced When not in use disconnect the subwoofer from the power upply if the unit will not be used or you will not be home for extended periods a During thunderstorms in order to avoid damage caused by lightning strikes switch off and unplug the device if you are expecting a thunderstorm Risk of overload you should not overload wall sockets exten sion cables or integrated appliance sockets because this could potentially lead to short circuits and even fires You should also avoid turning up the volume very high on the relevant amplifier especially if you have increased the bass using the bass control the volume button or one of the deep bass boost switches Foreign bodies and liquids under no circumstances should foreign bodies and liquids be allowed to enter the appliance via any openings as they could come into contact with
60. ush function and the return button An overview of the menu can be found on page 14 Q Dial control with push function The dial control is used to select menu items spe cific parameters and to adjust values It controls the overall volume of the system in its default setting The push function of the dial control performs several functions gt Calling up the main menu from the default setting gt Confirmation of selection and access to subme nus gt Exiting submenus value input gt Confirmation of input certain parameters for example configuration of speaker size require input confirmation in order to be accepted Return While you are descending the menu structure of the Decoderstation 5 using the push function of the dial control the return button is used to navi gate the next menu level up or to leave the entry field without entering any new values For example if you are equalising an individual speaker pressing Return once will take you to the next menu up and pressing it twice will take you to the main menu Pressing Return several times lets you quit the menu input and the Decoderstation 5 will return to its default display state Mute Pressing the button once will mute the Decoder station 5 If you press it again the appliance will return to the level previously selected The mute state is shown in the display of the Decodersta tion 5 Function Back Decoderstation 5 Pre Out Front Ce
61. wo optical di gital inputs on the back of the decoder as input source Coax 1 2 These buttons select one of the two coaxial di gital inputs on the back of the decoder as input source TV CD Aux Each of these buttons select one of the three ana logue stereo inputs on the back of the decoder as input source Display Pressing this button once switches the LC display off Pressing the button again switches the LC dis play back on Return Pressing the return button once will end the cur rent screen menu or return to the default display state Function Remote control Mode You can select the various surround configu rations of the Decoderstation 5 by repeatedly pressing this button Speaker You can select the various speaker configura tions of the Decoderstation 5 by repeatedly pressing this button Test After this button has been pressed the Deco derstation 5 produces test signals for equalising the speakers The test signal is then emitted from each loudspeaker in turn see p 15 equali sing the speakers Volume speaker symbols You can use these two buttons to increase or reduce the overall volume of the Decoderstation 5 or the individual speaker levels The current setting is shown in the LC display Left right arrow Pressing these buttons triggers the same functions as rotating the control wheel on the Decoderstation 5 OK Pressing this button triggers the same functions

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