Technical Description and

Operating Instructions

Satellite speakers

L 520 FCR

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General notes and information

Proper use

Only 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.

Notice

The 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 packaging

If you wish to exercise your eight-week right of return, we ask that you be absolutely sure to hold onto the packaging. We can only accept the return of a device WITH THE ORIGINAL PACK-

AGING. Empty boxes are not available!

Complaints

In 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!

Contact

For questions, suggestions or criticism please contact our customer service department:

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

Gewerbehof Buelowbogen

Buelowstrasse 66

10783 Berlin (Germany)

Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (free of charge)

Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930

E-mail: [email protected]

www.teufelaudio.com

Technical data

Dimensions (WxHxD)

Weight

Nominal impedance

160 x 460 x 140 mm

8.3 kg

4–8 ohm

Technical changes reserved!

You can fi nd further technical data on our website.

This product conforms with Council of the European

Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC

Safety notes

Caution icons

You will fi nd the following caution icons in these instructions:

Danger

Attention

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High risk ! Failure to observe the warning may result in severe personal injury or death.

Moderate risk ! Failure to observe the warning may result in p roperty damage.

Minor risk! Points which should be observed when handling the unit.

Danger to hearing

Loud 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.

Danger Danger to children!

Children can become trapped in the packing fi lm when playing and suffocate.

• Do not allow children to play with the unit or the packing fi lm. Danger of suffocation.

• Ensure that children do not remove small parts from the unit or take them off of the unit (e.g. control knobs or plug adapters). They could swallow the parts and choke.

Never allow children to 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 underdimensioned brackets etc. The speakers could tip or fall down and cause injury to persons or be damaged.

• Place the speakers in such a way that they cannot be knocked over unseen and make sure that the cables do not pose a trip hazard.

• 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 amplifi ers etc.).

Attention Fire hazard!

Improper use may lead to damage or fi re.

• Do not place open fl ames such as burning candles or similar on the unit.

• Ensure suffi cient 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 fi lled with liquid on or near the unit in order to avoid liquid getting into the housing.

Product contents

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Check to be sure

Check that all items have been delivered and that nothing is damaged.

If the delivery is incomplete or you fi nd damage sustained in transit, do not operate the device; instead contact our service department.

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Setup and connection

Setup

Note

Our website contains comprehensive notes for correct setup.

• Select a stable, level base.

• Make sure that the environment is clean and free from dust.

• Avoid placing the unit close to sources of heat or in direct sunlight.

• Arrange the connector cables so that they do not pose a trip hazard.

• Do not place any heavy objects on the cables or the speakers.

Wall mounting

Danger Risk of damage!

Improper assembly may result in damage.

• If mounting the speakers on the wall, make sure that the installation is carried out expertly.

• Before drilling the holes, make sure that no pipes are located within the drilling area using a metal detector.

• Only use suitable screws and dowels to mount the speakers. Verify the carrying capacity of the walls.

• Hang the satellite speakers up on the wall using the keyhole openings on the speaker back side and the screws you previously mounted.

• You can also use these openings for mounting a wall holder or speaker stand. You can fi nd suitable products for this in our web shop.

Connecting

Danger Danger of injury/damage!

Arrange the cables so that they do not pose a trip hazard.

• Pull the power plug of your AV receiver or multi-channel active subwoofer out of the socket.

• Lay the speaker cables from your AV receiver or multichannel active subwoofer to each speaker. These cables should be high-quality double-wire speaker cable with marked strands. The cross section should amount to 1.5 to 4 mm 2 .

• 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 each marked red (+) and 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.

1. 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. Turn the connector terminal counterclockwise until loose.

Run the stripped cable end into the now visible hole. Close the terminal by turning it counterclockwise. The cable has now been clamped in place.

4. Connect the cables to the other speaker 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 ideal separation frequency on the AV amplifi er or multichannel active subwoofer for the satellite speaker L 520 FCR is

100 Hz.

Cleaning and care

Clean the speakers regularly with a soft, damp microfi bre 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.

Problem

Playback is noisy.

The sound seems dull.

Possible cause

In general, the speakers are very low-noise.

In most cases, the speaker system with exceptional resolution in the high range area can expose the poor quality of a signal source (e.g. from MP3 fi les).

The speakers have been connected with the wrong poles.

Solution

Ensure that the source is sending a clear signal.

Verify the correct connection of the cables for all speakers.

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.

Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

Gewerbehof Buelowbogen - Aufgang D1

Buelowstr. 66, 10783 Berlin (Germany) www.teufelaudio.com

Phone: 00800 - 200 300 40

(free of charge)

Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930

...

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