Instruction Manual
Teufel Center Speakers
CS 35 C Center Speakers
General notes and information
Proper useOnly use the speakers as described in these operating instructions. Any other use will be deemed as not in accordance with the instructions and may lead to damage of property or even persons. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by use not in accordance with the instructions. The speakers are intended for private use.
Before operating the speakers, 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.
NoticeThe information in this document may change without prior notice and in no way constitutes any liability on the part of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH. No part of these instructions may be reproduced in any form or be broadcasted in any way electronically, mechanically, by photocopy or recording without the written permission of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
Original packagingIf you wish to exercise your eight-week right of return, we ask that you be absolutely sure to hold onto the packaging. We can only accept the return of a device WITH THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. Empty boxes are not available!
ComplaintsIn case of a complaint we implicitly need your invoice number and the serial or lot number for processing. The serial number can be found on the back side of the device. Many thanks for your support!
ContactFor questions, suggestions or criticism please contact ourcustomer service department:Lautsprecher Teufel GmbHGewerbehof BuelowbogenBuelowstrasse 6610783 Berlin (Germany)
Phone 00800 – 200 300 40 (free of charge)Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930E-mail: www.teufelaudio.com
Safety notes
Caution iconsYou will find the following caution icons in these instructions:
Danger to hearingLoud noise may lead to hearing loss. Particularly when the subwoofer has been set to maximum volume and the unit is activated, very high noise pressure may suddenly be produced. 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.
Attention: Fire hazard!
Improper use may lead to damage or fire.
- Do not place open flames such as burning candles or similar on the unit.
- Ensure sufficient ventilation.
- Do not place the unit in direct sunlight.
- Only use the unit in indoor areas.
- Do not operate the unit in moist areas and protect it from drops of water and splash water.Also take care not to stand vases or other containers filled with liquid on or near the unit in order to avoid liquid getting into the housing.
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 packing film. Danger of suffocation.
- Ensure that children do not remove small parts from the unit or take them off of the unit (e.g. control knobs or plug adapters). They could swallow the parts and choke. Never allow children to operate electrical devices unsupervised.
Danger: Danger of injury/damage!
Incorrect location may result in damage.
- Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles, in unstable locations, on wobbly stands or furniture, on under dimensioned brackets etc. The speakers could tip or fall down and cause injury to persons or be damaged.
- Place the speakers in such a way that they cannot be knocked over unseen and make sure that the cables do not pose a trip hazard.
- Carefully follow the installation instructions.
- If mounting the speakers on the wall, make sure that the job is carried out by a professional.
- Only use suitable wall holders to mount the speakers. Verify the carrying capacity of the walls.
- Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e.g. heaters, ovens, other heat generating equipment such as amplifiers etc.).
Technical data
Technical changes reserved!You can find further technical data on our website.
Aufstellen & Anschließen
Connecting the AV receiver or PC
Center and satellite speakers
- Pull the power plug of your AV receiver out of the wall outlet.
- When connected to your PC, unplug the power cord of the multi-channel active subwoofer from the wall outlet.
- Lay the speaker cables from your AV receiver/multi-channel active subwoofer to each speaker. These cables should be high-quality double-wire speaker cable with marked strands.The cross section should amount to at least 0.75 mm².
- A connector comprising two terminals is located on the back side of each speaker, to which you have to connect the speaker cables.
- The terminal clips are colour coded (red + / black –)
Make sure the polarity is correct!Connect the like coloured terminals. Otherwise, the sound quality will suffer.
The speaker connections of your AV receiver or multi-channel active subwoofer should be marked similarly. The strands of the speaker cables are marked with different colours or shapes.
- Split the single wire down to approx. 30 mm on both ends and strip approx. 10 mm of insulation off of each cord..
2. Twist the stripped single wire ends together so that no wire protrudes. Tin coating is not necessary.
3. Depress the terminal clips and run the cable end into the corresponding opening. Releasing the clips locks the cable end in place.
4. Connect the cables to the other satellite speakers in the same way.
5. Connect the speaker cables to your AV receiver or multichannel active subwoofer. The operating instructions of the appliance should contain notes on this.
Crossover frequency
- The optimal crossover frequency for the CS 35 C Center speaker is 150 Hz. To the extent possible, set your AV receiver or your Decoder Station to this value.
- If the satellite speakers are used in a Concept C set, the crossover frequency is provided by the subwoofer. For the Concept E sets you define the crossover frequency via the sound card settings. If you can not specify any settings there, select at least the setting “small” for the satellite speakers.
Setup
- Place the center speaker on the enclosed tabletop stand in a central position directly under or on top of the screen.
Wall mounting
- If mounting the speakers on the wall, make sure that the installation is carried out expertly.
- Only use suitable screws and dowels to mount the speakers. Verify the carrying capacity of the walls.
- Suitable products (cables, stands and wall mounts) you can find in our web shop.
NoteOur website contains comprehensive notes for correct setup.
Cleaning and care
Clean the speakers regularly with a soft, damp microfibre cloth. Please be absolutely sure to observe the following notes in the process:
- If possible, only use plain water without any additives. In case of stubborn marks, a mild soap solution may be used.
- Make sure that no liquid penetrates the unit.
Attention: Risk of damage!Using the wrong cleaning materials may damage the delicate surface of the case. If possible, only use plain water without any additives. In case of stubborn marks, a mild soap solution may be used. In no circumstances should caustic cleaning products, white spirit, thinners, petrol or similar be used for cleaning.
Troubleshooting
The following notes and further detailed information on our website should help you to rectify malfunctions. If this does not lead to success, please contact our hotline 00800 – 200 300 40 (free of charge). Please also observe the warranty notes.
Protecting the environment
Disposal of the unit
Used units must not be disposed of with household waste.If the unit is no longer operational, every consumer is required by law to dispose of used devices separately from household waste, e.g. at a collection point run by the communal authority borough. In this way it is ensured, that used devices are properly recycled and that negative consequences on the environment are avoided. For this reason, electrical equipment is labelled with the displayed symbol.
This product conforms with Council of the European Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbHGewerbehof Buelowbogen – Aufgang D1Buelowstr. 66, 10783 Berlin (Germany)
Phone: 00800 – 200 300 40 (free of charge)Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information. Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved. Instruction No. 92304 GB 20121217 / HC-HAM
References
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