Teufel ControlStation 2 Manual

Technical description and operating instructions
Control Unit for PC Speaker Systems
ControlStation 2

2• ControlStation 2
Contents
General notes and information ......................................................................................................................................3
Proper use..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety notes ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Overview......................................................................................................................................................................5
Control elements and connections ..................................................................................................................................6
Front side 6
Back side...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Remote control............................................................................................................................................... 7
Setup and connection ....................................................................................................................................................7
Setup location ............................................................................................................................................... 7
5.1 Output .................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.1 RCA input Aux 1 ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.0 RCA inputs Aux 2 and 3 ........................................................................................................................... 7
Microphone connection .................................................................................................................................. 7
Headphones ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Connecting to a power supply......................................................................................................................... 7
Remote control ..............................................................................................................................................................8
Changing the batteries ................................................................................................................................... 8
Functionality.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Basic functions...............................................................................................................................................................8
Activating and deactivating ............................................................................................................................ 8
Adjusting the volume 8
Mute ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Selecting a source.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Pure mode .................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.0 mode...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Boosting the subwoofer .................................................................................................................................. 9
Display field.................................................................................................................................................. 9
Care and cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................................10
Technical data ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Protecting the environment .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Batteries and rechargeable batteries...............................................................................................................11
Disposal of the unit........................................................................................................................................11

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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-
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permission of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
© 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, which 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 deemed 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.
General notes and information

4• ControlStation 2
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!
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 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.
Only use the unit indoors.•
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.
Never touch the wall adapter with wet hands.•
Check the unit regularly for damage.•
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-
sure 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.

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Danger Danger of injury/damage!
Incorrect location may result in damage.
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.
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. heat-•
ers, ovens, other heat generating equipment such as
amplifiers etc.)
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.•
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.
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.
Product Contents
햲1x ControlStation 2 (Main unit)
햳1x Remote control including battery
햴1x Wall adapter
Check to be sure
Check that all items have been delivered and that noth-•
ing is damaged.
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).
Overview
햲
햳
햴
PhonesStandby
Source Mic
+Mute
Pure –

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Control elements and connections
Front side
Back side
Pos Name Description
10 5.1 Out 5.1 output to the amplifier
11 Aux 1 In 5.1 input
12 Aux 2 in 2.0 input
13 Aux 3 in 2.0 input
Pos Name Description
14 12V DC Connection for the adapter 햴
15 Sub
+10dB/0dB
Activate/deactivate the subwoofer
boost
16 Sub 5.0/5.1 Mix subwoofer channel from front
channels/route directly
17 Mic out Microphone output to the PC
Pos Name Description
1Standby On/Standby button
2 Source Select an audio source
3Phones Earphone connection
4Mic Microphone connection
5— Display field
Pos Name Description
6Mute Muting
7Pure Switch between stereo (2.0) or
5.1 upmix
8+ Increase the volume
9– Reduce the volume
PhonesStandby
Source Mic
+Mute
Pure –
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10 11 12 13
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Remote control
Pos Name Description
18 Mute
19 Aux 1, Aux 2,
Aux 3 Select an audio source
20 Dimmer Control the display panel bright-
ness
21 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.•
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
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”.
Microphone 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
Insert the small wall adapter plug in the jack• 14 “12V
DC”.
Insert the wall adapter into a power supply socket.•
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19
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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.
With the button• 1“Standby” and/or 24 “ ” 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
Increasing the volume: Press button• 8“+” and/or 21 “
”.
Reducing the volume: Press button• 9“–” and/or 22 “
”.
The selected volume will be indicated from 0 to 60 on the
display panel 5.
Mute
With the button• 6“Mute” and/or 18 “ ” you can turn
off the sound. The symbol “– –” will appear on the
display field 5.
Turning the sound back on: Press button• 6“Mute” and/
or 18 “ ” again or change the volume.
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
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).
A
B
Remote control
Insert the new battery in the holder. Thereby the “+”•
symbol must be visible on the battery and bracket.
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.
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PhonesStandby
Source Mic
+Mute
Pure –
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Selecting a source
After turning the unit on, the last audio source is selected.
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 “0dB”.
Display field
You can adjust the brightness of the display panel from
bright to dark using the button 20 “Dimmer”.
19
20
23
16 15
PhonesStandby
Source Mic
+Mute
Pure –
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Troubleshooting
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. The connection to the source device or
amplifier has been cut off.
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 buzzing is caused by problems with
the power supply.
Buy a line filter and then connect the device
to it.
The buzzing is caused by a multi-way
socket.
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
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
faults.
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.
Ensure that no liquid penetrates the unit.•
Pull the wall adapter out of the socket before cleaning.•
Attention Risk of damage!
Using the wrong cleaning materials may dam-
age the delicate surface of the case.
If possible use only plain water with no cleaning prod-•
ucts. 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.

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Technical data
Power consumption, max: 10 W
Operating voltage of the wall adapter: 100–240 V~ / 50/60 Hz
Operating voltage of the unit: 12 V DC, 1 A
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): 190 x 41 x 155 mm
Net weight: 710 g
This product conforms with Council of the
European Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and
2006/95/EC
Technical changes reserved!
Batteries and rechargeable batteries
Batteries and rechargeable batteries must
not be disposed of with household waste!
Every consumer is required by law to bring all
batteries and rechargeable 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
Disposing of the unit
Used units must not be disposed of with house-
hold waste
If the unit is no longer operational, every
consumer is required by law to dispose of
used devices separate from household waste,
e. g. at a 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
Protection of the environment

Instruction No. 91415_GB/HC-20091118
For questions, suggestions or criticism please contact our customer service department:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen - Aufgang D1
10783 Berlin (Germany), Buelowstr. 66
Tel.: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 0
Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 930
www.teufel.eu
No liability is accepted for the accuracy of
this information. Technical changes, typo-
graphical errors and other errors reserved.