Teufel T 130 D Manual

Rear speakers
T 130 D
Technical description and
operating instructions
Proper use
Only use the speaker as described in these operating instruc-
tions. 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
speaker is intended for private use.
Before operating the speaker, 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 elec-
tronically, 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 PACKAG-
ING. 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: [e-mail]
www.teufelaudio.com
General notes and information

Product contents 2 Rear speaker T 130 D
Dimensions (H x W x D) 260 x 163 x 208 mm
Weight 10.5 kg
Nominal impedance 4 – 8 Ohm
Technical changes reserved!
You can find further technical data on our website.
Product contents and technical data
This product conforms with Council of the European
Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC
Check that all items have been delivered and that
nothing is damaged. In case of damage do not use
the product. Instead, contact our service centre.
Caution icons
You will find the following caution icons in these instructions:
High risk! Failure to observe the warning may result
in severe personal injury or death.
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Danger
Moderate risk! Failure to observe the warning may
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Attention
Minor risk! Points which should be observed when
handling the unit.
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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 use the unit in damp 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 speaker in order to avoid liquid getting into the
case.
Danger Danger of injury/damage!
Incorrect location may result in damage.
• Never use the speakers unmounted in vehicles, in unsta-
ble locations, on wobbly tripods or furniture, on insuffi-
ciently dimensioned brackets etc. The speakers could tip
or fall down and cause injury to persons or be damaged.
• Arrange the speakers so that they cannot be knocked over
accidentally and make sure that the cables do not pose a
trip hazard.
• Exactly adhere to the assembly instructions.
• If mounting the speakers on the wall, make sure that the
installation is carried out expertly.
• Verify the carrying capacity of the walls for wall mounting.
• Do not place the speakers near sources of heat (e.g.
heaters, ovens, other heat generating equipment such as
amplifiers etc.).
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 to hearing!
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss.
Very high noise pressure may suddenly be emit-
ted, especially if a device 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 set-
ting.
• When the volume is set high, always keep a certain dis-
tance from the unit and never place your ear directly on
the speaker.
• To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening at
high volume.
Safety notes

Unpacking, Setup and Connection
Unpacking
• Carefully open the boxes, remove the speakers together
with the EPE foam parts and remove the foam parts without
touching the diaphragms.
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 speak-
ers.
• Pay attention to a solid state of the speaker to avoid vibra-
tions.
• A toggle switch, with which you can switch between normal
and dipole mode, is located between the connector termi-
nals of the T 130 D rear speakers. The sound is emitted from
the front and back in dipole mode.
front
rear
Possible arrangements
There are two possible arrangements for these speakers:
Normally, the dipole rear speakers are set up or hung up at head
height (140 to 210 cm) to the side of the listener. In the process,
the speakers are switched to dipole mode and project sound to
the front and back. The distance to the rear wall should be no
less than 10 cm.
The second arrangement possibility is suitable for narrow
rooms. In this case, the rear speakers are placed at a height of
140 to 210 cm behind the listener and situated at a 45 degree
angle. This way, the speakers project sound towards the walls
and produce the desired spatial diffusion in dipole mode. The
distance to the walls should not be less than 10 cm in this case
Mounting
You can find special assembly materials (cords, speaker
stands, wall brackets and resonance dampers) adapted to
these speakers in our webshop.
Removing the protective grids
The protective grids are secured by magnets on the front of
the speaker and can be easily removed. When the protective
grids are removed, high frequency output becomes clearer in
particular.
To remove the protective grids, reach behind them and slowly
pull them off to the front.
Attention Risk of damage!
Make sure that you do not touch the highly sensi-
tive diaphragms.
Connecting
Danger Danger of injury/damage!
Arrange the cables so that they do not pose a
trip hazard.
1. Pull the power plug of your amplifier/AV receiver out or multi-
channel active subwoofer of the outlet.
2. Lay the speaker cables from your amplifier/AV receiver or
multi-channel active subwoofer to each speaker. These
cables should be high-quality double-wire speaker cable with
marked strands. The diameter should amount to at least
1.5 mm2.
3. 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 amplifier/ AV receiver or
multi-channel active subwoofer should be marked similarly.
The strands of the speaker cables are marked with different
colours or shapes.
4. Split the single wire down to approx. 30 mm on both ends
and strip approx. 10 mm of insulation off of each cord.
5. Twist the stripped single wire ends together so that no wire
protrudes. Tin coating is not necessary.
6. Turn the connector terminal counterclockwise until loose.
Run the stripped cable end into the now visible hole. Close
the terminal by turning it counter clockwise. The cable has
now been clamped in place.
7. Connect the cables to the other speaker in the same way.
8. Connect the speaker cables to your amplifier/AV receiver or
multi-channel active subwoofer. The operating instructions of
the appliance should contain notes on this.
9. Reinsert the power plug of your amplifier/AV receiver or
multi-channel active subwoofer into the outlet.

The veneered surfaces of our speakers have a protective sur-
face coat, which eliminates the need for wood polish.
• You can best remove dust or small amounts of dirt with a dry,
smooth leather cloth.
• Rub off stubborn dirt with a damp cloth. Make sure that no
liquids penetrate the speakers.
• Then immediately wipe the surfaces dry using a soft cloth
and without applying pressure.
Care and 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.
No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information. Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved. Instruction No. 92199 GB 20121030 / HC-HAM
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 Possible cause Solution
Playback is noisy.
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 files).
Ensure that the source is sending a clear signal.
The sound seems dull. The speakers have been connected with the
wrong poles.
Verify the correct connection of the cables for all speak-
ers.
Troubleshooting
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 collec-
Protecting the environment
tion 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)
Phone: 00800 - 200 300 40
(free of charge)
Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
www.teufelaudio.com