Technical Description and
Operating Instructions
Aktive Subwoofer
T 2300 SW
T 1300 SW
General notes and information
Proper use
Only use the unit 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 unit is 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
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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 Risk of electric shock!
Faulty installation of electrical equipment or mains voltage which is too high can cause electric shocks.
• The device is only suitable for use with a power supply voltage of 230 V ~ / 50 Hz. Make sure that the mains voltage is correct. For more information, refer to the nameplate.
• Check the unit regularly for damage.
If the unit’s case or mains cable is defective or shows other signs of visible damage, disconnect the power plug
/ mains adapter immediately from the socket and do not operate the device.
• 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.
• Connect the unit to an easily accessible socket so that you can quickly disconnect it from the power supply in the event of faults.
• Never open the unit’s housing.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised specialist workshop. Only parts which conform with the original unit speci fi cations may be used in this case. There are electrical and mechanical parts in this unit which are necessary in order to avoid exposure to sources of danger.
• Use only accessories speci fi ed by the manufacturer.
• Do not insert any objects through the vent slots in the housing.
• Only use the unit in indoor areas.
• Do not operate the unit in damp areas and protect it from drops of water or splash water.
Also take care not to stand vases or other containers fi lled with liquid on or near the speaker in order to avoid liquid getting into the case. If water or other foreign objects penetrate the case, immediately disconnect the power plug and if applicable, remove any batteries. Send the unit to our service address in this case.
• Never touch the power plug / mains adapter with damp hands.
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 device or pull them off of the device (e.g. the batteries from the remote control, knobs or plug adapters). They could swallow the parts and choke.
Danger Risk of injury
An unstable base may cause the unit to tip and injure or even kill persons, children are particularly at risk. You can prevent many accidents by taking the following precautions.
• Only place the subwoofer on the fl oor.
• If you want to use underframes or speaker stands, only use those recommended by the manufacturer.
• When storing the product, also ensure that it stands safely and that it cannot be knocked down or over.
Danger to hearing!
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss.
Very high noise pressure may suddenly be emitted, especially if a subwoofer is activated and set to full volume. This may have psychological consequences and also cause physical injury. Children and pets are particularly at risk.
• Set the volume control of your signal source 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 injury/damage!
Setting the device up in an unsuitable location may result in injury to persons and/or damage to property.
• Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles, in unstable locations, on wobbly tripods or furniture, on insuf fi ciently dimensioned brackets etc. The device could tip or fall down and cause injury to persons or be damaged itself.
• Arrange the device so that it cannot be knocked over accidentally and make sure that the cables do not pose a trip hazard.
• Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e.g. heaters, ovens, other heat generating equipment such as ampli fi ers etc.).
Danger 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.
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight.
햲 1 x Aktive Subwoofer T 2300 SW / T 1300 SW
햳 1 x Power cord
햴 4 x Rubber feet
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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Product contents
햳
햴
Type
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Weight
Operating voltage:
Max. power consumption
Technical changes reserved!
You can fi nd further technical data on our website.
T 2300 SW
595 x 380 x 469 mm
25 kg
230 V~/50 Hz
350 Watt
Technical data
T 1300 SW
495 x 320 x 429 mm
21.7 kg
230 V~/50 Hz
250 Watt
This product conforms with Council of the European
Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
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Control elements and connections
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4
1
2
5
6
7
8
10 9
4
Item Name Description
1
2
3
4
5
In
Out
Volume
Power
Frequency
Audio input jacks
Audio out jacks for connecting additional subwoofers
Volume control for subwoofers
Power LED (green = on, red = sleep mode/standby)
Control for frequency up to which the subwoofer operates
6 Off•Auto•On
7 Phase
Automatic activation/deactivation or permanently activated
Control for the subwoofer phase
8
Low Pass•Full
Range
Low Pass = Frequency control activated, Full Range = No frequency fi ltering
9 Power On/Off
Mains switch
10 – Connector jack for mains cord 햳
Setup notes
• 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.
• The location of the subwoofer can be freely selected and does not in fl uence the other speakers. However, do not place it in the corner of a room as this may cause uncontrollable frequency overloads. A location between the front speakers is often ideal.
• The enclosed rubber feet are af fi xed to all four corners on the base plate of the subwoofer in order to avoid interference associated with vibrations.
Connecting
Danger Danger of injury/damage!
Arrange the cables so that they do not pose a trip hazard.
• Pull the mains plug of your ampli fi er/AV receiver out of the socket.
• Ideally, you should connect the subwoofer with the subwoofer output of the ampli fi er/AV receiver using an RCA mono cable.
Normally, only the RCA jack
1
“LEFT IN” on the back side of the subwoofer is used for this purpose.
• The RCA jack
1
“RIGHT IN” is only occupied if you use a
Y adapter for the connection. This increases the subwoofer level slightly.
• You will fi nd more information on this in the operating instructions of your ampli fi er/AV receiver.
• If your ampli fi er/AV receiver does not have a connection for a subwoofer, connect an available speaker outlet with an
RCA jack
1
of the subwoofer using a voltage reducer and an
RCA cable. We offer voltage reducers on our website in the
“Accessories” area.
Connection to a power supply
• Ensure that the mains switch
9
“Power” on the subwoofer is switched off (“0 OFF” position).
• Connect the mains connector jack
10
with a mains socket using the power cord.
• Also plug the mains plug of your ampli fi er/AV receiver back into the socket.
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Rear
Setup and connection
Screen
Front
T 2300 SW / T 1300 SW
Front
Stereo triangle
9
Rear
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
5
6
Adjusting and use
Adjusting amplifier/AV receiver and
Subwoofer
Most ampli fi ers/AV receivers feature a menu with speaker settings (referred to as “Speaker Setup” or similar).
Amplifi er/AV receiver setup
• Subwoofer to “on”
• Crossover frequency for subwoofer:
– 100 Hz, if satellites with 130 mm midrange speakers are connected.
– 80 Hz, if satellites with 160 mm midrange speakers are connected.
• Volume of the subwoofer to more than 75 %
Subwoofer setup
• Switch
6
“Off • Auto • On“ to “Auto“.
• Switch
8
“Low Pass • Full Range“ to “Full Range“ (switch setting: right).
• Control
3
“Volume“ to center position.
• Control
5
“Frequency“ to the right until it stops.
With these settings, the subwoofer will work optimally and the automatic activation/deactivation is functioning properly.
You can make the fi nal fi ne tuning later on your ampli fi er/AV receiver.
Subwoofer setup with non-adjustable amplifi er/
AV receiver
If your ampli fi er/AV receiver does not provide the above options, you can make the most important settings directly on the subwoofer. To do so, you will need a CD or DVD with adequate, powerful sound.
• Set switch
8
“Low Pass • Full Range” to the left to “Low
Pass”. This activates the controlrs
5
“Frequency” and
7
“Phase”.
• Set the crossover frequency with the controller
5
“Frequency” to about 100 Hz (fourth mark). This sets the subwoofer to reproduce only frequencies up to 100 Hz.
• Set the control
7
“Phase“ to “0°“.
• Set the control
3
“Volume“ to center position.
• Now make an audition and then adjust the volume control
3
“Volume” until the subwoofer is clearly audible and adjust the control
5
“Frequency” until the bass is strong but not booming.
• Once you have set the best sound, move the control
7
“Phase” several times until it stops in both directions. If you notice a marked improvement in sound here, fi nd the optimal setting. Otherwise, leave the knob to “0°”
• Optimise the settings with other CDs/DVDs and different volumes.
Automatic activation/deactivation
With switch
6
“Off•Auto•On” you can switch the operating state:
Off
Standby
Auto
The subwoofer activates as soon as an audio signal is present on the input jack
1
“Line In”. If there is no audio signal for some period of time, the subwoofer switches to standby.
On:
The subwoofer is continually activated.
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5
6
7
8
3
5
6
7
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Care and cleaning
Clean the subwoofer regularly with a soft, damp micro fi ber cloth. When doing so, please be absolutely sure to observe the following instructions:
• 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.
Danger Risk of electric shock!
In contact with live parts, water can lead to electric shock or short circuit.
• Make sure that no liquid penetrates the unit.
• Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning.
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
The subwoofer isn’t working.
Possible cause
The subwoofer is off or doesn’t have any power.
Fuse defective.
Solution
Turn on the switches
9
and
6
(“On”). Check the power cord and socket.
1.
2.
The subwoofer hums.
The volume has been set too low.
The subwoofer is connected to another circuit than the rest of the system.
The buzzing is caused by problems with the power supply.
The buzzing is caused by a multi-outlet power strip.
Disconnect the power cord.
Carefully pull the fuse holder out of the mains connection.
Push the old fuse down and out. Insert a new fuse (2 A delayed action) and push the holder back.
Increase the volume with the control
3
.
Connect the subwoofer and AV receiver to the same circuit.
Buy a line fi lter and connect both devices to it.
Use another multi-outlet power strip or connect the subwoofer directly to the wall socket. It may also help to insert the power plug the other way around.
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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
