Teufel Concept E 100 Control
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1. CONNECTION FIELD SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT aj ry FRONT RIGHT REAR a LEFT REAR ul RIGHT MAS 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 y LINE OUT FRONT L R COn sob o_o A Op s0 y LINE OUT REAR L R Con Sabb a_i l Op 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 5 1 sound card FRONT REAR CENTRE OO OL in lt a ____ _ O R SUB Note If you are using a 7 1 sound card the outputs for the cen2. 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 200Hz 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 Ifyou 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 itself 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
3. 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 top of the cables or the unit 5 1 output Connect your amplifier input to the RCA jacks 10 5 1 Out You will need a 6 channel RCA cable set for this You can find these cables in the Accessories area of our webshop at www teufel eu Connect the output jacks with the corresponding inputs on the amplifier and or 5 1 ac tive subwoofer see corresponding operating instructions Front L R front channels left right Rear L R rear channels left right Center center channel Sub subwoofer 5 1 RCA input Aux 1 Connect your PC soundcard or another 5 1 audio source to the jacks 11 Aux 1 in You will also need a 6 channel RCA cable set for this 2 0 RCA inputs Aux 2 and 3 You can connect almost any stereo audio source to the RCA jacks 12 Aux 2 In and 13 Aux 3 In that is MP3 players with without a dock video game systems televisions etc The source only needs one output with a line control These outputs are either configured as stereo 24 18 19 23 20 22 21 ControlStation 2 RC RCA jacks or as 3 5 mm mini jack With a corresponding connector cable you can connect these devices to the RCA jacks 12 Aux 2 In or 13 Aux 3 In Microph
4. 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 nal 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 i
5. 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 Ifthe 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 stop 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 gt If
6. 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 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 t
7. the button 1 Standby and or 24 o you can switch the unit between operating and or standby mode In the operating state the active audio source will be shown on the display panel Adjusting the volume e Increasing the volume Press button 8 and or 21 my e Reducing the volume Press button 9 and or 22 q The selected volume will be indicated from O to 60 on the display panel 5 Mute e With the button 6 Mute and or 18 x you can turn off the sound The symbol will appear on the display field 5 e Turning the sound back on Press button 6 Mute and or 18 x again or change the volume 8 Teufel ControlStation 2 e Insert the new battery in the holder Thereby the symbol must be visible on the battery and bracket e Put the holder back into the unit and push the compart ment until it locks into place Functionality The remote control transmits the control signals via infra red For this it is necessary that you point the remote con trol towards the ControlStation 2 Make sure no objects are in the way of the infrared signal Fluorescent lamps and energy saving lamps installed in the direct vicinity may affect the functions of the remote control or prevent it from working a o CSE Standby Phones Mute O Y Teufel Q 24 22 21 ControlStation 2 RC Selecting a sour
8. 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 DO Y AL IN A E BR SUB SUBWOOFER CONCEPT E FRONT REAR CENTRE d DO E EL N OS BR 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 indicates 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
9. 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 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
10. 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 subwoofer 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
11. 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 Satellite speaker CE 10 FCR Satellite speaker CE 20 FCR IEC cables 3 Concept E Jeufel 5 Optional accessories selection Accessories Because all customers 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
12. 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 mini 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
13. 300 930 930 www teufelaudio com DI A T Page 10 ANAL AGG O MER RMR E Page 11 Sessa y aa Page 12 sa Page 13 A CRG eS Se ee Page 14 toria 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 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 device 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 sunli
14. 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 as a 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 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 th
15. Jeufel 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 that 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 subwoofe
16. ONT 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 Oj AUDIO OUT 12 Jeufel 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 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
17. Technical description and operating instructions Concept E 100 Control Jeufel Technical specifications and operating instructions gt p po 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 oooooooommmmmmm Safety information oooooooom IntroductioN o ooooooooommmmmosm Unpacking Contents Assembly A
18. ample 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 left speaker to RL and so on FRONT SPEAKER LEFT FRONT SPEAKER RIGHT REAR SPEAKER LEFT REAR SPEAKER RIGHT CENTRE
19. 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 O Speaker Out Clamp the speaker cable from the five satellites here O Line In Connect the cinch cable from the playback device sound card DVD player receiver or control de vice Decoderstation O Power power supply When set to OFF the subwoofer is switched off and on when it is set to ON Jeufel Serial No Front Left Rear Left Center 220 240 V 50Hz O Cold appliance socket The power cable is connected here O Fuse You can change the fuse here The fuse should only be cha
20. ccessories optional Set up RS A O HOME Cinema System s csssssrsssssrsisssss Connection Satellite Bd SOUMNG CA sssusa 0 4 euler eiere EA oars DVD player recorder Decoderstation Stereo SOUT COS cesa a caes Operating elements on the subwoofer Start up amp Set up DVD player Decoderstati0N ooooooo Troubleshooting o o ooooooommoom 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 Gewerbehof Buelowbogen BuelowstraBe 66 10783 Berlin Germany Ph 00800 200 300 40 Fax 49 30
21. ce After turning the unit on the last audio source is selected e You can switch the source with the button 2 Source and or the buttons 19 Aux 1 Aux 2 and Aux 3 The selected source is shown on the display panel 5 Pure mode The stereo signal of the sources Aux 2 and Aux 3 In is normally converted to a 5 1 signal Upmix With the button 7 Pure you can turn this conversion on or off Only the front channels right and left as well as the sub woofer channel are active in pure mode The correspond ing source is shown on the display panel as P2 and or P3 instead of A2 and or A3 5 0 mode If your source device does not provide a subwoofer chan nel you can switch from 5 1 mode to 5 0 mode with the switch 16 Sub Then the signal from the front channels right and left will be mixed to the subwoofer channel Boosting the subwoofer With this function you can correct the drop off of the signal level at the subwoofer output which occurs for sev eral 5 1 sources if the setting Small has been selected for the satellites in bass management Slide the switch 15 Sub to the 10dB setting in order to increase the volume of the subwoofer channel of the AUX 1 input by approximately 10dB The signal will be issued to the subwoofer without any adjustment when the switch is set to OdB Display field You can adjust the brightness of the display pa
22. 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 instructions 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 d
23. e 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 ifthe 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 bases 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
24. e 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 listen ing position ideally at the same height or higher max 2 10 metres We do not recommend placing them lower Subwoofer Centre Concept E
25. eseeseeneesreneeseeseeseeseess 6 Front side 6 O E A Riaa E A A a e a E 6 REMOTE COMO PAE as AEE AEA E des wack eres A e ed E aa 7 SETUP anid cONNECHON iii A E E iaa 7 Setupilocdtion sits da 7 DA OUP RRA 7 SARCA inpol AUK ii A A A saaededy N E ies hee erie E 7 2 0 RCA inputs AUX 2 anid ie lie 7 Microphone Connection artritis dilata EEE ai 7 A O eee 7 Connecting t0 d power supplied aras 7 Remoto contro ad A AE 8 Changing the batteries curada cout sels Hus obs Hvbades E aden E E E dh ate Aah deere E 8 POMGH ORCI AAR AE e a dat lentes na Shela let Clute bass 8 Basie TONOS ri A A A AA AAA A ATA AA AA A SEa 8 Activating and deactivating ricotta ideado TE mien does eii nano 8 Adjusting the volume 8 MUS Ss A SR heed cess gel IE NE a 8 Selecting a TOUS A is 9 PUT Mo id t as 9 O e o 9 Boosting the subwooler tie dl ad MAN 9 Display lina OA A ba 9 UR A RAR 10 Troubleshooting isseire iii iii E ia A di id ida 10 Techado rinitis rada ias 11 Protecting the environments iinn esie aii inicie erica 11 Batteriesand rechargeable batteries ii A iia 11 Disposalofthe Uni a as 11 2 Teufel ControlStation 2 General notes and information Notice The information in this document may be changed with out 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 me chanically by photocopy or recording
26. ght 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 other 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 openin
27. gs 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 result 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
28. h pass to an end user via a third party merchant In the case of a private re sale of Teufel prod ucts 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 individu ally 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 com ponents 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 return 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 with out first speaking to Lautsprecher Teufel We can only process or accept your returns if you give us prior notification by telephone and discuss how to proceed Proper use Only use the unit as described in these instructions Any other use will be dee
29. hargeable batteries whether they contain harmful substances or not to a collection point run by the communal authority or borough or run commercially so that they can be disposed of in an envi ronmentally friendly manner Please only hand in fully discharged batteries labelled Cd cadmium Hg mercury Pb lead 190 x 41 x 155 mm Disposing of the unit xX If the unit is no longer operational every consumer is required by law to dispose of MM used devices separate from household waste e g ata collection point run by the communal author ity borough In this way used devices can be recycled and waste materials disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner For this reason electrical equipment is labelled with the displayed symbol Used units must not be disposed of with house hold waste Teufel ControlStation 2 11 Jeufel For questions suggestions or criticism please contact our customer service department Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Tel 49 0 30 300 930 O No liability is accepted for the accuracy of Gewerbehof Buelowbogen Aufgang Dl Fax 49 0 30 300930930 this information Technical changes typo 10783 Berlin Germany Buelowstr 66 www teufel eu graphical errors and other errors reserved Instruction No 91415_GB HC 20091118
30. he 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 100 0 RO O O e U SUB 5 1 ANALOGUE OUT FRONT n CENTRE 209 alu r O O alo SUB 5 1 ANALOGUE OUT FRONT REAR CENTRE O gt R O 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 REAR CENTRE O l A Or SUB FRONT REAR CENTRE A OL er O k SUB FR
31. ly The buzzing is caused by problems with Buy a line filter and then connect the device to it socket The buzzing is caused by a multi way Use another multi way socket or plug the subwoofer directly into the wall socket In the case of two pin plugs it may help to insert the plug into the socket the other way around Playback is noisy The ControlStation 2 is a very low noise system What often happens is that the speaker system which is excellent in the faults treble range exposes the poor quality of a signal source e g from MP3 files Make sure that the signal being sent from the source to the ControlStation 2 is free from 10 Teufel ControlStation 2 Technical data Power consumption max 10 W Operating voltage of the wall adapter Operating voltage of the unit 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 12VDC 1A Inputs 1x 5 1 audio RCA jacks 2x stereo RCA jacks 1x microphone 3 5 mm mini jack Outputs 1x 5 1 audio RCA jacks 1x headphones 3 5 mm mini jack 1x microphone 3 5 mm mini jack Dimensions W x H x D Net weight 710g This product conforms with Council of the C European Union guidelines 2004 108 EC and 2006 95 EC Technical changes reserved Protection of the environment Batteries and rechargeable batteries lt Batteries and rechargeable batteries must NY not be disposed of with household waste Every consumer is required by law to bring all batteries and rec
32. med as not in accordance with the instructions and may lead to damage to property or even persons The manufacturer accepts no liability for dam age caused by use not in accordance with the instruc tions The unit is intended for private use Before operating the unit for the first time please read the safety notes and operating instructions 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 Teufel ControlStation 2 3 Safety notes Caution icons You will find the following caution icons used in these instructions Danger High risk Failure to observe the warning may result in severe personal injury or death Attention Moderate risk Failure to observe the warning may result in property damage Minor risk L Points which should be observed when hand ling the unit Safety notes Danger Risk of electric shock Faulty installation of electrical equipment or mains voltage which is too high can cause electric shocks The wall adapter is designed for a mains voltage of 100V 240V 50 60 Hz Only use the enclosed wall adapter Immediately pull the wall adapter out of the socket if the casing is defective or exhibits other visible dam ages If the unit emits smoke or smells of burning or other unusual odours disconnect it immediately from the power supply and do not operate it Never open
33. nel from bright to dark using the button 20 Dimmer IQ 10 Teufel ControlStation 2 RC 16 15 Teufel ControlStation 2 9 Care and cleaning Clean your ControlStation 2 regularly with a soft slightly damp microfibre cloth Please note the following care fully Attention Risk of damage In contact with live parts water can lead to electric shock or short circuit e Ensure that no liquid penetrates the unit e Pull the wall adapter out of the socket before cleaning Troubleshooting Attention Risk of damage Using the wrong cleaning materials may dam age the delicate surface of the case e If possible use only plain water with no cleaning prod ucts In case of stubborn marks a mild soap solution may be used e In no circumstances should caustic cleaning products white spirit thinners petrol or similar be used for cleaning The following instructions should help you to solve problems If this doesn t work please contact our hotline see page 3 Mind the warranty instructions Problem Possible cause Solution No sound amplifier has been cut off The connection to the source device or Check the connections see page 7 Volume is set to 0 Increase the volume Power supply is cut off Check the wall adapter and connector cable see page 7 The speakers buzz the power supp
34. nged 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 Lo 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 A A AAA The following 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
35. nputs 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 description and operating instructions ControlStation 2 Control Unit for PC Speaker Systems Jeufel Contents General notes and informa ii id iii A A A aaa 3 A A RS RN 3 Safety notes ii A a ie iaeiae 4 OTA AAA T E E E AE E T 5 Control elements and connections s ssessessessesseseeseesceseeseeseeseesreseoseeseoseeseeseeseeseeseosteseeseeseoseoseoseeseese
36. o 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 consequences 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
37. on 1 Standby On Standby button 6 Mute Muting 2 Source Select an audio source 7 P re Switch between stereo 2 0 or 3 Phones Earphone connection 9 1 upmix 4 Mic Microphone connection 8 Increase the volume Display field 9 Reduce the volume Back side 10 11 12 13 KE O O O A S li ae R Teufel O 6 A e fb CEZ ControlStation2 K J wi A X O Rear L Q na Fenter O pa O jt Left O ir 12V DC 1A O gt y JE eT s10dB odB EN yer gt f an NES l Ey NOA E ASS O O u Rear R Front R Righ Righ O Gran C 5 10ut yr Pete wma Saale i Aux1in s TAD CED s 17 16 15 14 Pos Name Description Pos Name Description 10 5 1 Out 5 1 output to the amplifier 14 12VDC Connection for the adapter E 11 Aux 1 In 5 1 input 15 Sub Activate deactivate the subwoofer 12 Aux2 in 2 0 input 10dB OdB boost 13 Aux3 in 2 0 input Mix subwoofer channel from front on a 16 Sub 5 0 5 1 channels route directly 17 Mic out Microphone output to the PC 6 Teufel ControlStation 2 Remote control Pos Name Description 18 X Mute 19 PLUK Select an audio source Aux 3 20 Dimmer Control the display panel bright ness 21 t Increase the volume 22 Reduce the volume 23 Pure Switch between stereo 2 0 or 5 1 upmix 24 On Standby button Setup and connection Setup location Select a stable level base
38. one connection You can connect a microphone e g from a headset to the jack 4 Mic This mono sound input is emitted via the mini jack 17 Mic Out on the back of the subwoofer Connect this jack with the microphone input of your PC You will need a connector cable with two mini jacks for this The microphone input is also active when the ControlSta tion 2 is in standby mode Headphones You can connect stereo headphones to the jack 5 Phones the speakers are automatically deactivated when plugging in headphones Connecting to a power supply e Insert the small wall adapter plug in the jack 14 12V DC e Insert the wall adapter into a power supply socket Teufel ControlStation 2 7 Remote control A 3 volt button cell type CR2025 is used to power the remote control Upon delivery this button cell is already in the remote control and is secured by a plastic strip The strip is vis ible on the back of the remote control Just carefully pull it out The remote control is now ready for use Changing the batteries e Hold the remote con trol with the bottom facing up Press the bar on the battery compartment to the middle A and pull out the compart ment B Take out the empty battery please ob serve the notes on page 11 Basic functions Activating and deactivating After activating the device is first in standby mode and a blue dot will appear on the display panel 5 e With
39. over accidentally and make sure that the cables do not pose a trip hazard e Do not place the unit near sources of heat e g heat ers ovens other heat generating equipment such as amplifiers etc Overview Product Contents 1x ControlStation 2 Main unit 1x Remote control including battery E 1x Wall adapter Check to be sure e Check that all items have been delivered and that noth ing is damaged e If the delivery is incomplete or you find damage sus tained in transit do not operate the unit but contact our service department see page 3 Attention Fire hazard Improper use may lead to damage or fire e Do not place open flames such as burning candles or similar on the unit e Ensure sufficient ventilation e Do not place the unit in direct sunlight e Do not cover the ventilation slots with curtains cloths newspapers or similar Heat build up inside the unit can shorten the lifetime of the unit Attention Risk of damage Power overload due to lightning strike may damage or destroy the unit e If the unit is to be left unsupervised for a long period e g during a holiday or if a thunderstorm is fore cast disconnect it from the mains power supply 0 O O O Standby Phones O o Teufel O O 0 C G amp e e Teufel Teufel ControlStation 2 5 Control elements and connections Front side Pos Name Description Pos Name Descripti
40. r 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 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 Ex
41. the unit casing Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised specialist workshop Only parts which conform with the original unit specifications may be used There are specific electrical and mechanical parts in this unit which are essential for safe operation Do not insert any object through the vent slots in the case e Only use the unit indoors e Do not operate the unit in moist areas and protect it from drops of water or splash water Also take care not to stand vases or other containers of liquid on or near the unit in order to avoid liquid getting into the case If water or other foreign bodies should enter the case disconnect it immediately from the mains power supply and remove any batteries Send the unit to our service address e Never touch the wall adapter with wet hands e Check the unit regularly for damage 4 Teufel ControlStation 2 Danger Danger to children Children can become trapped in the packing film when playing and suffocate Do not allow children to play with the unit or the pack ing film Danger of suffocation Ensure that children do not remove small parts from the unit e g control buttons They could swallow the parts and choke If a child does swallow a part take him her to a doc tor immediately Never allow children to operate electrical devices unsupervised Danger Danger to hearing Loud noise may lead to hearing loss There is a potential risk of very high noise pres s
42. tre rear channels are not used FRONT REAR CENTRE or L IN aj O R SUB FRONT REAR CENTRE ole OL IN aj R SUB DVD player settings are descri bed in detail on page 15 Connecting the Concept E to a DVD player recorder without 5 1analogue 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 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 t
43. ure especially when activating an amplifier that is set to full volume This may have psychological consequences and also cause physical injury Children and pets are particularly at risk Set your signal source unit volume control to a low setting 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 Danger of chemical burns Leaking battery acid may lead to chemical burns Do not allow battery acid to come into contact with skin eyes or mucus membranes In case of contact with acid rinse the affected location immediately with plenty of plain water and if necessary see a doctor Danger Danger of explosion Lithium batteries can explode if handled im properly Never attempt to recharge lithium batteries Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type Do not heat or short circuit batteries or rechargeable batteries and do not dispose them of by burning Do not leave batteries or rechargeable batteries in direct sunlight Danger Danger of injury damage Incorrect location may result in damage e Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles in instable locations on wobbly stands or furniture with attach ment fixtures that are too small etc The unit could topple over or fall injuring persons or causing damage to the unit itself e Arrange the device so that it cannot be knocked
44. without the written permission of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH O 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 packag ing We can only accept the return of the device WITH THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING Empty boxes are not available Complaints In case of complaint we will need the following informa tion to process your enquiry 1 Invoice Number Can be found on the sales slip enclosed with the product or on the order confirmation received as a PDF document e g 4322543 2 Serial number and or batch number Located on the back of the device e g serial no CS29440122A 123 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 Warranty conditions 2 year warranty for amplifiers and electronics 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 electronics purchased from Teufel by an end user for private use The warranty is not valid for loudspeakers amplifiers and electronics whic
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