Teufel DecoderStation 6 Parts list manual

Technical description and instruction manual
AV controller/pre-amplifier with wireless technology
DecoderStation 6

2• DecoderStation 6
Contents
General notes and information................................. 3
Trademarks ...........................................................3
Contact...................................................................3
Proper use .............................................................3
For your safety ........................................................... 4
Explanation of Symbols............................................. 6
Overview ..................................................................... 7
Control elements and connections .......................... 8
Setup and connection ............................................. 10
Location tips ........................................................10
FM antenna .........................................................10
Inputs for source devices....................................11
HDMI 1, 2, 3 and 4......................................11
COAXIAL 1 and 2 .........................................11
OPTICAL 1 and 2 .........................................11
AUX 1, 2 and 3.............................................11
Outputs ................................................................11
TV set ...........................................................11
Audio outputs ..............................................12
Subwoofer ....................................................12
Headphones ................................................12
Connecting to a power supply.....................12
Remote control ........................................................ 13
Basic functions ........................................................ 14
Activating and deactivating.................................14
Selecting a source...............................................14
Setting the volume ..............................................14
Mute .....................................................................14
Tone/LipSync .......................................................15
Adjusting the sound ....................................15
Setting audio delay......................................15
Equalizer ..............................................................15
Direct....................................................................15
Surround mode selection....................................15
Special function buttons......................................... 15
Channel level buttons .........................................16
Test tone ..............................................................16
Info .......................................................................16
Dimmer ................................................................16
Sleep ....................................................................16
Menu functions ........................................................ 17
“Tuner” menu.......................................................17
Preset...........................................................17
Frequency.....................................................17
Mode ............................................................17
Memory Store ..............................................17
Memory Erase..............................................17
“Surround” menu ................................................18
“Tone Control” menu ...........................................18
Tone..............................................................18
Mode ............................................................18
Equalizer.......................................................18
“Speaker Levels” menu.......................................18
“Source Levels” menu.........................................18
“Audio Mapping” menu.......................................18
“Speaker Setup” menu .......................................18
Speaker Size ................................................18
Crossover .....................................................18
Phase Sub....................................................19
Lip Sync........................................................19
Distance.......................................................19
“System Setup” menu.........................................19
HDMI ............................................................19
Auto-off .......................................................19
Power On Level ............................................19
Wireless .......................................................19
3.1/5.1.........................................................20
D/E ...............................................................20
System Reset...............................................20
Bluetooth Playback ................................................. 21
Pairing ..................................................................21
Playback...............................................................21
Radio Playback ........................................................ 22
Setting the radio stations ...................................22
Stereo/Mono ...............................................22
Station memory slots ..........................................22
Saving stations ............................................22
Selecting stations from the memory ..........22
Clearing station memory slots ....................22
Software Update ...................................................... 23
Cleaning & Maintenance ........................................ 24
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 25
Technical data.......................................................... 26
Before operating the DecoderStation 6,
please first read the safety notes and instruction
manual carefully. Only in this way, can you ensure that
all functions are used in a safe and reliable manner.
Store the instruction manual in a safe place and also
be sure to pass it on to any subsequent owner.

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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 this instruction manual may be reproduced
in any form or be broadcast in any way electronically,
mechanically, by photocopy or recording without the
written permission of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 1.0
January 2015
Trademarks
® All trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro
Logic” and the double D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
For DTS patents, see
http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license
from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS
and the Symbol together are registered trademarks,
and DTS Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Bluetooth®word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
©2013 CSR plc and its group companies.
The aptX®mark and the aptX logo are
trademarks of CSR plc or one of its
group companies and may be registered in one or
more jurisdictions.
The HDMI and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface symbols
as well as the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the USA and
other countries.
General notes and information
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 the De-
coderStation 6 WITH THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Empty boxes are not available!
Complaints
In case of complaint we will need the following infor-
mation 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 or batch number
Located on the back of the device,
e.g. serial no.: DS600302014027A-123.
Thank-you for your support!
Contact
Please contact our customer service with any ques-
tions, suggestions or criticism:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Bikini Berlin
Budapester Strasse 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
E-mail: [e-mail]
teufelaudio.com
Proper use
Only use the DecoderStation 6 as described in this
instruction manual. 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 instruc-
tions.
The DecoderStation 6 is intended for private use.

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For your safety
Caution notes
You can find the following caution notes in these
instructions:
WARNING
This signal term indicates a moderate risk, which, if
not avoided, may result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION
This signal term indicates a low risk, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
This signal term warns you of potential damage.
Safety notes
WARNING
Improper electrical installation or excessive mains
voltage may result in an electrical shock.
• The wall adapter is suitable for use with a power sup-
ply voltage of 100 – 240 V ~ / 50/60 Hz.
• Only use the enclosed wall adapter. When connect-
ing the device, make sure that the correct voltage
is present. More detailed information is available
directly on the mains adapter.
• Check the device regularly for damage.
Disconnect the wall adapter immediately and do not
use the device if its case or the mains adapter are
defective or if there is other visible damage.
• This device is disconnected from the grid by pulling
the wall adapter . Therefore, make sure that the wall
adapter is always easily accessible.
• If the device emits smoke, smells burnt or produces
unusual sounds, immediately pull the wall adapter
and do not operate it further.
• Never open the device housing.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised
specialist workshop. Only parts that comply with the
original signification may be used.
• Only use the accessory products specified by the
manufacturer.
• Only use the device in indoor areas.
• Do not operate the device in wet rooms and protect
it from dripping and splash water.
Make sure that no vases or other vessels filled with
liquid are located on the device or nearby in order to
prevent liquid from penetrating the housing. If water
or any foreign objects have entered the housing,
immediately disconnect the wall adapter and send
the device to our service address
.
• Never touch the wall adapter with wet hands.
Children can become trapped in the packing film
when playing and suffocate.
• Do not allow children to play with the device or the
packing film. Danger of suffocation.
• Ensure that children do not remove small parts
from the device or take them off of the device (e.g.
control knobs or plug adapters). They could swallow
the parts and choke.
• Never let children use electrical equipment unsu-
pervised.
Swallowing the remote control's battery may result
in severe internal injury or even death.
• Store both new and used batteries so that they are
not accessible to children.
• If it is no longer possible to safely close the battery
compartment, stop using the product and store it so
that it is not accessible for children.
• If you suspect that a battery has been swallowed or
otherwise incorporated, promptly consult a physi-
cian.
Leaking battery acid may lead to chemical burns.
• Do not allow battery acid to come into contact with
skin, eyes or mucus membranes. In the event of
contact with acid, immediately flush the applicable
areas with plenty of clean water and consult a phy-
sician if necessary.
Batteries (particularly lithium batteries) can ex-
plode if used improperly.
• Never attempt to recharge batteries.
• Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type.
• You may not heat or short circuit batteries and
rechargeable batteries or dispose of them in fire.
• Do not expose batteries and rechargeable batteries
to direct sunlight.

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Extended listening at high volumes may
lead to hearing loss.
• To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening
at high volumes.
• When the volume is set high, always keep a certain
distance and never place your ear directly on the
speaker.
• If a speaker is set to full volume, this may produce
very high sound pressure. This may have psycholog-
ical consequences and also cause physical injury.
Children and pets are particularly at risk. Set your
signal source device volume control to a low setting
before start playing back audio.
CAUTION
An unsuitable setup location could lead to
damage.
• If the DecoderStation 6 and the speakers are not
securely mounted, do not use them in vehicles,
in unstable locations, on wobbly tripods or fur-
niture, on underdimensioned brackets etc. The
DecoderStation 6 or the speakers may tip or fall
over and cause injury to persons or be damaged
themselves.
• Position the DecoderStation 6 in such a way that it
cannot be knocked over inadvertently and that the
cables do not pose a trip hazard.
• Carefully follow the instruction manual.
• When storing the DecoderStation 6, make sure that
it is in a stable position and that there is no risk of
it falling or being pulled down.
NOTICE
External influences may damage or destroy the
device.
• If the device is to be left unattended for a prolonged
period of time (e.g. during a vacation) or if a thun-
derstorm is forecast, pull the wall adapter out of the
socket. Otherwise, sudden overvoltage could cause
the device to become defective.
• In the event of prolonged absence, remove the
batteries from the remote control. Leaked batteries
may damage the remote control.
• If the device is subjected to warm temperatures
after being cold (e.g. after transport), condensation
may occur inside of it. In this case, wait at least 2
hours before you connect and activate it.
Improper use may lead to damage or fire.
• Do not place open flames such as burning candles
or similar on the device.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Do not place the device in direct sunlight.

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Explanation of Symbols
Protection class II
Dual insulation
Risk of electrical shock – do not open the
housing.
Disconnect the mains cable before chang-
ing a fuse.
Old devices must not be disposed of
with household waste!
If the device is no longer operational, every
consumer is required by law to dispose
of old devices separately from household
waste, e.g. at a collection point run by the
communal authority/borough. This ensures
that old devices are recycled in a profes-
sional manner and also rules out negative
consequences for the environment.
For this reason, electrical equipment is
marked with the following symbol.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries do not
belong in the household garbage!
Every consumer is required by law to bring
all batteries and rechargeable batteries, re-
gardless whether they contain harmful sub-
stances*) or not, to a collection point run
by the communal authority or borough or to
a retailer, so that they can be disposed of
in an environmentally friendly manner.
Please only turn in batteries and rechargea-
ble batteries which are empty!
*) labelled with: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mer-
cury, Pb = lead

7• DecoderStation 6
Overview
Unpacking
• Carefully open the box and carefully lift the
DecoderStation 6 and accessories out of the box.
Product contents
햲1x DecoderStation 6
햳1x remote control DS 6 RC
햳1x wall adapter for the DecoderStation 6
햵1x FM wire antenna
햶2x batteries for the remote control 햳
Instruction manual
Warranty card
Checking the delivery
• Check that all items have been delivered and that
nothing is damaged.
• If the delivery is incomplete or exhibits transport
damages, please contact our service team (see
page 3).
• Do not in any case operate the device if it is dam-
aged.
햲
햳
햴
햵
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Control elements and connections
Front side
Back side
Item Name Description
1 POWER Activating/deactivating
2SOURCE Select input source
3– Display panel
4 MUTE/
SELECT
Control dial with button
function
Item Name Description
512V Connector jack for mains
adapter 햴
6 FM Connector jack for FM an-
tenna 햵
7 AUX 1 Analogue audio input jack
(3.5 mm phone jack)
8 AUX 2/3 Analogue audio input jacks
(RCA)
9 COAXIAL 1/2 Digital audio input jacks for
coaxial cables
10 OPTICAL 1/2 Digital audio input jacks for
optical cables
11 HEADPHONE Connector jack for head-
phones
Item Name Description
12 SURROUND,
CENTER,
SUBWOOFER
FRONT
5.1 audio output jacks
13 SERVICE USB connection (for service
only)
14 LINK Connector jack for addition-
al expansions
15 HDMI TV HDMI output jack
16 HDMI IN 1 – 4 HDMI input jacks
17 GND Ground connection
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Remote control Item Name Description
18 SLEEP Sleep function
19 HDMI TV,
HDMI 1,
HDMI 2/3/4,
OPTICAL 1/2,
COAXIAL 1/2,
AUX 1/2/3,
BLUETOOTH
BT PAIRING
FM
Select source device
20 1 ... 0 Number buttons
21 FREQU. Radio mode: Enter the
receiving frequency
22 Switch loudspeakers to
mute
23 VOL +/– Adjust the volume
24 TONE/
LIPSYNC
Adjust the sound,
set the delay
25 ◄►▲▼ Navigation buttons
26 RETURN Return button
27 MODE Switch between mono and
stereo in radio mode
28 MEM Save to station memory
slots
29 LEVEL +/– Adjust the channel level
30 CH SEL Select the channel for the
level adjustment
31 TEST Activate/deactivate test
sound
32 DIMMER Adjust display brightness
33 DIRECT Emit sound directly (without
sound control)
34 INFO Display the format of the
audio signal
35 • Select button
36 EQUALIZER Adjust the sound within nine
frequency ranges
37 CH +/– Radio mode: Select station
memory
38 SURROUND Activate/deactivate sur-
round mode
39 PRESET Radio mode: Select station
memory
40 Turn DecoderStation 6 on or
to standby
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19
20
21
22
24
25
26
34
35
36
37
38
39
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33
28
32
30
29
31
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Setup and connection
Location tips
• Select a stable, level base.
• Make sure that the environment is clean and free
from dust.
• Select a location away from heat sources and direct
sunlight.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the DecoderSta-
tion 6 or on the cables.
The receiver for the remote control signals is located
at the front of the device. You should therefore set
up the device so that you can see it from your sitting
position.
WARNING
Risk of injury/damage!
Lay the cables so that they do not pose a tripping
hazard.
FM antenna
WARNING
Risk associated with lightning strike!
If you are using outdoor or roof antennas, be abso-
lutely sure that the antenna has lightning protection.
To receive FM stations, connect the antenna to the
FM jack (6). This may be a roof/outside antenna, but
also a cable television connection. You will need a
coaxial connector cable for this.
If no antenna connection is available at the set-up lo-
cation, you can use the enclosed throw-out aerial 햵.
Push the antenna plug into the FM jack (6) and adjust
the position of the throw-out aerial for best reception.
Then fix the antenna in place.
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Inputs for source devices
The DecoderStation 6 offers four HDMI inputs for
digital audio/video signals (HDMI 1, 2, 3 and 4), three
analogue audio inputs (AUX 1, 2 and 3), as well as
two coaxial and two optical digital audio inputs.
HDMI 1, 2, 3 and 4
You can connect a HDMI source device with a digital
video and audio signal to the jacks (16) (e.g. PC, Blu-
ray player or game console). For this, you will need
one HDMI cable per device.
If a device does not emit the audio via HDMI, you can
assign one of the audio inputs of the DecoderStation6
to this device in the “Audio mapping” menu (see page
18).
COAXIAL 1 and 2
You can connect the coaxial digital audio outputs of
two source devices to the COAXIAL jacks (9). You will
need a coaxial cable with RCA plugs for this.
OPTICAL 1 and 2
You can connect the optical digital audio outputs of
two source devices to the OPTICAL jacks (10). You will
need an optical cable with a TOSLINK plug for this.
AUX 1, 2 and 3
You can connect source devices with analogue audio
to the jacks (7) and (8). The jack AUX 1 (7) is a 3.5-
mm jack plug socket for connecting e.g. an MP3
player. The jacks AUX 2 and AUX3 (8) are RCA jacks
for connecting e.g. a CD audio player.
Outputs
TV set
Connect your TV set or your projector to the HDMI TV
jack (15). You will need a HDMI cable for this.
If your TV set does not emit audio via HDMI ARC, you
can assign one of the audio inputs of the DecoderSta-
tion 6 to the TV set in the “Audio Mapping” menu (see
page 18).
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Audio outputs
Connect your power amplifier or multi-channel active
subwoofer or active speaker to the RCA jacks (12). To
do this you will need three stereo RCA cables:
FRONT LEFT/RIGHT Front left/right channels
CENTER Mid-channel
SUBWOOFER Subwoofer channel
SURROUND LEFT/RIGHT Rear left/right channels
Subwoofer
You can connect an active subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER jack (12) with an RCA cable.
If you use an active subwoofer with wireless connec-
tion, activate the connection in the “System Setup”
menu (see “Radio links” on page 18).
Headphones
You can connect Stereo headphones to the HEAD-
PHONE jack (11) with a 3.5 mm plug.
The outputs to the power amplifiers (12) are auto-
matically deactivated when connecting headphones.
However, they can be reactivated with the button
(22) on the remote control. This makes it possible to
operate the DecoderStation 6 with the speakers, even
when the headphones are inserted (e.g. while using
wireless headphones with the transmitter permanently
connected).
WARNING
Risk of injury/damage!
Lower the volume before you pull out the headphone
plug out again; otherwise, the speakers may emit
unexpected high sound pressure. This could injure
your hearing or damage the device.
Connecting to a power supply
1. Make sure that your active subwoofer and/or the
active speakers are switched off.
2. Connect the small plug of the mains adapter 햴to
the jack (5) “12V”.
3. Connect the mains adapter 햴to a mains socket
(100 V–240 V ~ / 50/60 Hz).
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WARNING
Batteries (particularly lithium batteries) can explode
if used improperly.
• Never attempt to charge the battery.
• Only insert a battery of the same or equivalent
type (Micro or AAA with 1.5 volt).
• You may not heat or short circuit batteries and
rechargeable batteries or dispose of them in fire.
• Do not expose batteries and rechargeable batter-
ies to direct sunlight.
WARNING
Swallowing the product battery may result in severe
internal injury or even death.
• Store both new and used batteries so that they
are not accessible to children.
• If it is no longer possible to safely close the
battery compartment, stop using the product and
store it so that it is not accessible for children.
• If you suspect that a battery has been swallowed
or otherwise incorporated, promptly consult a
physician.
Leaking battery acid may lead to chemical burns.
• Do not allow battery acid to come into contact
with skin, eyes or mucus membranes. In the
event of contact with acid, immediately flush the
applicable areas with plenty of clean water and
consult a physician if necessary.
Remote control
Inserting/changing the battery
You should change the two batteries if the remote
control stops working properly or after 2 years at the
latest. Battery type: Micro or AAA with 1.5 volts.
1. Gently depress the arrow on the battery compart-
ment cover on the back of the remote control. Push
the cover down and out.
2. If applicable, remove any old batteries (please ob-
serve the disposal notes on page 6).
3. Insert the batteries in the battery compartment as
shown in the figure.
4. Place the cover back on the compartment and push
it closed.
Functionality
The remote control relays the control signals by
means of infrared light. For this, you will have to point
the remote control at the DecoderStation 6. The in-
frared receiver is located on the front side. Make sure
that the infrared light is not obstructed by objects.

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Basic functions
Activating and deactivating
• Pushing and holding the POWER button (1) (for ap-
prox. one second) or by briefly pushing the button
(40) will activate the DecoderStation 6.
When it turns on, the buttons (1) and (2) and the
display panel (3) will light up.
• You can switch the DecoderStation 6 to standby
by pushing and holding the POWER button (1) (for
approx. one second) or by briefly pushing the button
(40)).
In standby, a red dot will light up under the POWER
button (1).
• If the TV connected via HDMI is CEC-capable, the
DecoderStation 6 will be switched on and to stand-
by together with the TV set (see “CEC” on page
19).
• If a CEC-capable HDMI device is connected
to one of the HDMI IN connections (16), the
DecoderStation 6 and the TV set will also be acti-
vated when the HDMI device is turned on.
• If the DecoderStation 6 does not receive any signal
for longer than 30 or 60 minutes, it will automatically
switch to standby (see “Auto-off” on page 19).
The DecoderStation 6 is not disconnected from mains
in standby mode. Pull the mains plug out of the mains
socket to completely deactivate it.
Selecting a source
After turning the device on, the last used source
device is selected.
• With the SOURCE button (2), you can switch the
source in the following order:
HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, TV, OPT1 (opti-
cal input 1), OPT2, COAX1 (coaxial input 1), COAX2,
AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, BT (Bluetooth), FM.
• Or you can select the source directly with the func-
tion buttons (19) on the remote control.
The selected source is shown on the display panel (3).
Setting the volume
You can set the desired volume level with the dial
(4) or the buttons VOL +/– (23). The volume will
be shown as a value between -69.0dB (quiet) and
10.0dB (very loud) and a bar on the display panel (3).
12 3 4
19
40
23
22
Mute
By briefly pushing the dial (4) or the button (22),
you can turn the sound on and off again.
During muting, the “MUTE” message will appear on
the display panel (3) and on the connected TV set.

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Special function buttons
Tone/LipSync
With the “TONE/LIPSYNC” button (24), you can adjust
the sound and audio delay.
Adjusting the sound
1. Select the desired range by repeatedly pushing the
TONE/LIPSYNC button (24) briefly:
• Bass – low tones
• Treble – high tones
2. Use the navigation buttons ▲/▼(25) to set the
selected range from “–10” (decrease) to “+10”
(increase).
3. Exit the setting with the RETURN button (26).
Setting audio delay
1. By pushing and holding the TONE/LIPSYNC button
(24) for more than a second, you can adjust the au-
dio delay value (see the menu function “LIP SYNC”
on page 19) for the active input:
The current value in milliseconds (ms) is shown on
the display panel and on the screen.
2. Set the audio delay within a range from 0 to 200ms
with the navigation buttons ▲/▼(25).
3. Exit the setting with the RETURN button (26).
Equalizer
As with the menu function (see page 18), this
provides you with ultra fine sound adjustment in nine
frequency ranges.
1. By pushing the EQUALIZER button (36) several
times, you can select the desired frequency.
The “Reset All” setting resets all frequencies to “0”.
2. Use the navigation buttons ▲/▼(25) to set the
level between -20 dB (decrease) to +6 dB (in-
crease).
3. Exit the setting with the RETURN button (26).
Direct
In direct mode, the audio signal is emitted without
sound adjustment and surround mode.
Briefly pushing the DIRECT button (33) switches the
mode.
Surround mode selection
Use the SURROUND button (38) to toggle the sur-
round mode for stereo sources in this order:
2.1 Stereo Stereo only via front left/right
and subwoofer
5.1 Stereo Stereo via all channels (upmix)
Dolby PLII Movie Dolby Pro Logic®II for movies
Dolby PLII Music Dolby Pro Logic®II for music
Dolby Digital and DTS
Surround mode is predefined for the playback of Dol-
by Digital or DTS-coded multichannel tracks; the SUR-
ROUND button (38) is not functional for this reason.
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25
26
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36
38
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Channel level buttons
Here you can increase and decrease the relative vol-
ume for each speaker, even during playback.
1. Select the desired speaker by tapping the “CH SEL”
button (30) several times.
Sub – subwoofer
Left – front left
Right – front right
Center – centre
Sur. L – surround left
Sur. R – surround right
2. You can now adjust the relative volume from “-10”
to “+10” using the LEVEL -/+ buttons (29).
3. Exit the setting with the RETURN button (26).
Test tone
With this function, you can use a test tone (“pink
noise”) to configure the speaker channels.
1. Push the TEST button (31). A test tone will be emit-
ted on all speakers one after another.
2. Set the speaker level as described in the previous
section.
3. Push the TEST button (31) or RETURN(26), to
deactivate the test tone.
We recommend using a Teufel sound-level meter,
which you can order on our website in the accessories
area.
Info
Pushing the “INFO” button (34) shows information
on the current audio signal on the screen and on the
display panel for approx. three seconds. E.g. “48KHz
2.1 Stereo”.
Dimmer
With the “DIMMER” button (32), you control the dis-
play panel brightness. Each time you press the button,
the display will change: bright, medium, dark, off.
Sleep
You want to fall asleep in your comfortable home
cinema? This automatic switch-off will help and turns
off the DecoderStation 6 after a preset time elapses
(max. 60 minutes).
• Briefly push the “SLEEP” button (18) once to show
the status of the automatic function:
“Sleep Timing OFF” – automatic function deactivat-
ed.
“Sleep Timing xx min” – Deactivation in xx minutes.
• Press the SLEEP button (18) repeatedly to select
the desired time to shut-off between 15 and 60
minutes.
• Exit the setting with the RETURN button (26).
Once the time you have set has elapsed, the Decoder-
Station 6 will switch to standby.
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17• DecoderStation 6
You can set the functions of the DecoderStation 6 via
the menu. To use the menu:
1. Switch the DecoderStation 6 and your TV-set on.
2. On the TV set, select the DecoderStation 6 as a
source.
3. Push the dial (4) for approx. three seconds or briefly
push the button • (35). The main menu will appear
on the connected TV set and on the display panel
(3).
4. Use the dial (4) or the navigation buttons ▲/▼
(25) to select the desired sub-menu.
5. Push the dial (4) or the button • (35).
The sub-menu will open and you can select the next
sub-menu or change the values with the dial (4) or
the navigation buttons ▲/▼(25).
6. You accept the setting by briefly pushing the dial (4)
or the button (35) “•”.
• With the SOURCE (2) or RETURN (26) buttons, you
close or abort the respective function and return to
the previous menu.
• Push and hold the dial (4) for approx. three seconds
to leave the menu at any time.
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26
35
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If the on-screen menu appears in German, you can
change the on-screen menu language to English (the
display panel (3) always displays English text):
1. Select the item “SYSTEM SETUP”.
2. Select the item “D/E”.
3. Select the item “English”.
The onscreen menu will now switch to English.
4. Push the RETURN button (26) repeatedly until the
menu disappears.
Menu functions
“Tuner” menu
This menu is only available in radio mode (FM).
Preset
Here, you can switch the station memory slots with
the navigation buttons ▲/▼(25).
Frequency
To set the receiving frequency, start by turning the dial
(4) or pushing the navigation buttons ▲/▼(25) to
scan through the stations in the desired direction; the
scan will stop automatically as soon as a station with
sufficient signal strength is found.
Mode
With stereo stations with a weak signal, a bothersome
noise may be heard; you can eliminate it by switching
to mono.
Auto Stereo If there is sufficient signal strength,
the device will automatically switch to
stereo.
Mono Continuous mono reception.
Memory Store
With this, you can save radio stations to the 30 sta-
tion memory slots.
• Current frequency
Briefly push the dial (4) or the • button (35) to
save the currently selected station to the next free
station memory slot.
Attention: If all memory slots are occupied, the
station will automatically be saved to program slot
1. Otherwise, you will have to clear a memory slot
before (see the item below).
• APS
With this, you can automatically occupy the station
memory slots. Respond to “OK?” by briefly pushing
the dial (4) or the button • (35). The device will
automatically save the first 30 stations. Occupied
memory slots will be deleted in the process.
Memory Erase
• Select “Current Slot?” to erase only the currently
selected station memory slot.
• Select “All Slots” to erase all station memory slots.
Briefly push the dial (4) or the • button (35) to erase
or the SOURCE button (2) or RETURN (26) to abort.

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“Surround” menu
Here you switch the surround mode for stereo sources
in the following order:
2.1 Stereo Stereo only via front left/right and
subwoofer
5.1 Stereo Stereo via all channels (upmix)
Dolby PLII Movie Dolby Pro Logic®II for movies
Dolby PLII Music Dolby Pro Logic®II for music
Dolby Digital and DTS
Surround mode is predefined for playback of Dolby
Digital or DTS coded multi-channel audio tracks and
this menu is disabled as a result.
“Tone Control” menu
Tone
Here you can set the sound (high tones and bass
tones). Possible values: from –10 dB (decrease) to
+10 dB (increase).
Mode
• Dynamic Compr.
Dynamic compensation regulates volume differen-
ces between individual tracks on CDs or other
digital audio sources and ensures that playback is
neither too loud nor too quiet. Possible settings: On
or Off.
• Cinema EQ
This function reduces the percentage of high tones
from the original movie sound mix to perfectly
adapt the sound to the typical acoustics of a living
room. Possible setting: On or Off.
Equalizer
With this function, very fine adjustments within nine
frequency ranges are available. Possible values: from
–20 dB (decrease) to +6 dB (increase) each.
The “Reset” menu item resets all frequency ranges for
the selected channel to zero (neutral).
“Speaker Levels” menu
Here, you can set the relative volume within a range
from “–10” (decrease) to “+10” (increase) for each
speaker.
With the “Test Tone”, you can activate and deactivate
pink noise as a neutral test tone and also set the
speaker levels as described above.
We recommend that you use a sound level meter to
optimally adjust the sound level.
“Source Levels” menu
Here, you can set the relative volume within a range
from “–10” (decrease) to “+10” (increase) for each
audio source.
“Audio Mapping” menu
Here, you can set an audio input for each of the four
HDMI inputs and the TV set.
Example: You would like to connect a PC without
HDMI output. With a DVI to HDMI adapter, you trans-
mit the video signal while the audio signal is present
at one of the analogue inputs (AUX) via an RCA cable.
If the HDMI-ARC function is activated for the TV set,
the menu item “TV” will not be available.
“Speaker Setup” menu
Speaker Size
You can set the size of the speakers in use here for
optimal actuation of the speakers. Four configurations
are available:
SSS1 All speakers are small,
subwoofer present.
LSS1 Large front speakers, small center and sur-
round speakers, subwoofer present.
LSS0 Large front speakers, small center and sur-
round speakers, no subwoofer.
LLL1 All speakers are large,
subwoofer present.
The letters represent the speakers: Front left/right,
center, surround left/right. In this context, S stands
for small and L for large speakers. The last number
stands for the subwoofer (1 = present, 0 = not pres-
ent).
In 3.1 mode, a 0 stands for “not present” concerning
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Crossover
With the crossover frequency, you determine the
upper and lower frequency limits for the operation of
the satellites. Possible values: 80 to 250 Hz in eight
steps.
You can find information on the recommended cross-
over frequency in the technical data of the respective
satellite speakers in our webshop.
Phase Sub
You can hereby switch the phase shift (180°) on and
off for the subwoofer. Select the setting, with which
the subwoofer produces the loudest and clearest
sound.
Lip Sync
Digital image processing in the TV set takes some
time. To keep the video and audio in sync, the TV set
delays the audio by a few milliseconds. Here, you can
adjust the audio delay from 0 to 200 ms for each
HDMI and other inputs in order to keep the sound
synchronous.
Distance
Speakers located at different distances to the listen-
ing position may disturb the surround sound effect.
Here, you can set a slight delay of the signal to com-
pensate these run time differences for all channels.
Measure the distance from the listening position to
the speakers and enter these values in the menu. The
system calculates the required delays on this basis.
“System Setup” menu
HDMI
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
This function makes it possible to control devices via
the HDMI connection. The DecoderStation 6 together
with the TV set is switched on and to standby with this
function. With many TV sets, you can also adjust the
volume of the DecoderStation 6 with the TV set's re-
mote control and the DecoderStation 6 will automati-
cally select the input of the respectively active source.
Possible settings: On or Off.
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
In case of a HDMI connection, this channel provides a
return channel for audio data from the TV set (for TV
sets that support this function). Audio from the tele-
vision sets runs to the DecoderStation 6 through the
HDMI cable without having to connect another cable.
Possible settings: On or Off.
• With some TV sets, you have to activate these func-
tions in the menu – please refer to the instruction
manual for your TV set.
• Many TV sets only support the ARC function with
one HDMI input. In most cases, it is labelled with
“ARC”.
• To use ARC you must also activate CEC.
• If the CEC function is activated, standby power
consumption increases.
Audio Passthrough
With this function, you determine whether the picture
and audio from the connections HDMI 1 to 4 are also
looped through to the TV set when the DecoderSta-
tion 6 is in standby. Possible settings: On or Off.
Auto-off
If inactive, the device switches to standby after the
defined period of time. Possible values: 60 min.,
30min. (preset), Never.
Power On Level
Here you can set the volume of your device when it is
activated:
• Last: The volume set when deactivating.
• Custom: You set the volume from -50 dB (low) to 0
dB (very loud).
Wireless
In this menu, you establish the radio link to your Blue-
tooth source device and/or wireless subwoofer. This
process is known as “pairing”.
You can see the current status when selecting the de-
vice (“Bluetooth” or “Wireless Sub”): “Not connected“
or “Connected”.
The pairing of Bluetooth devices is described in the
chapter “Bluetooth Playback” on page 21.

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Wireless Sub
To connect a wireless subwoofer with the DecoderSta-
tion 6:
In the “System Setup” menu, select the submenu “Ra-
dio Links” and then the menu item “Wireless Sub”.
On the wireless subwoofer, start the process to estab-
lish a connection (see the corresponding instruction
manual).
Push the • button (35) twice to start the pairing
process.
The connection will be established after a short time
and the status “Connected” is shown; you can now use
the wireless subwoofer with the DecoderStation 6.
3.1/5.1
With this, you switch between 3.1 and 5.1 mode:
3.1 An authentic or surround-coded 5.1 audio
signal is converted to a 3.1 signal (downmix).
Only select this function if there are no sur-
round speakers.
5.1 Output of all five channels including the sur-
round signals.
D/E
You can set the screen menu language this way. Pos-
sible values: Deutsch, English
System Reset
This resets the device to the factory default.
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