Teufel ultima 40 mk 2 User manual

Technical Description and Operating Instructions
Stereo Floor Speakers
Ultima 40 Mk 2
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2• Ultima 40 Mk 2
Contents
General notes and information ......................................................................................................................................3
Notice .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Original packaging........................................................................................................................................ 3
Contact ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Proper use..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety notes ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Caution icons ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Safety notes .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Unpacking and setup.....................................................................................................................................................5
Check to be sure............................................................................................................................................ 5
Location tips.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Removing the cover grill.................................................................................................................................. 5
Connecting....................................................................................................................................................................6
Connection variations..................................................................................................................................... 6
Standard connection ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Bi-Wiring ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Bi-Amping..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the cables.................................................................................................................................... 6
Spikes (option)...............................................................................................................................................................7
Care and cleaning .........................................................................................................................................................7
Protecting the environment ............................................................................................................................................8
Technical data ...............................................................................................................................................................8
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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 these instructions may be reproduced in any
form or be broadcasted in any way electronically, me-
chanically, by photocopy or recording without the written
permission of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 1.0
May 2012
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 speakers IN
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 batch number respectively
Located on the back of the unit,
e.g. serial number: UL 04007480121A
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
Proper use
The product is designed for playback of audio signals.
Only use it as described in these operating 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 damage caused
by use not in accordance with the instructions.
The unit is intended for private use.
Before operating the product 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
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Safety notes
Caution icons
You will find the following caution icons in these instruc-
tions:
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 han-
dling the unit.
Safety notes
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 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.
Particularly when the subwoofer has been set
to maximum volume and the unit is activated, very high
noise pressure may suddenly be produced. This may
have psychological consequences and also cause physi-
cal 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 injury/damage!
Incorrect location may result in damage.
• Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles, in unstable
locations, on wobbly stands or furniture, on under-
dimensioned brackets etc. The speakers could tip or
fall down and cause injury to persons or be damaged.
• Place the speakers in such a way that they cannot be
knocked over unseen and make sure that the cables do
not pose a trip hazard.
• Place the speakers on the ground only.
• Only use the supplied base plate.
• Carefully follow the installation instructions.
• 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.
• Only use the unit in indoor areas.
• Do not operate the unit in moist areas and protect it
from drops of water and splash water.
Also take care not to stand vases or other containers
filled with liquid on or near the unit in order to avoid
liquid getting into the housing.
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Unpacking and setup
Open the box carefully, take out the half shell EPE pack-
aging foam and carefully lift the speaker out of the box
without touching the diaphragms.
Connector cables
Due to differing customer requirements, the
Ultima 40 Mk 2 speakers are shipped without
connector cables. You can purchase appropriate cables
in our web shop in the “Accessories” area.
Check to be sure
• Check that all items have been delivered and that noth-
ing is damaged.
• If the delivery exhibits transport damages, do not use
the speakers; instead consult our service department
(see page 3).
Location tips
• 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 following data concern an “ideal listening room”,
in which the listener sits in a central position at a suf-
ficient distance in front of the speakers (see the adjacent
graphic) and no objects (tables or the like) are located
in between. Unfortunately, the room, furnishings or other
circumstances do not always allow for optimum arrange-
ment.
Modern amplifiers offer a variety of possibilities for
electronically compensating losses associated with the
arrangement. The following general rule applies: You can
always experiment on what works best in your listening
room in terms of sound and appearance based on our
recommendations. Let your ears (and eyes) be the judge!
Stereo triangle
Left speaker Right speaker
The speakers should be situated to the left and right of
the listener and if possible, form an equilateral triangle
with the listener – the so-called stereo triangle (distance
from the listener = distance between the speakers). The
speakers should project sound directly into the room or
be arranged slightly towards the listener.
Removing the cover grill
Attention Risk of damage!
Make sure that you do not touch the highly
sensitive diaphragms.
You can remove the cover grill
from the speakers by carefully
reaching behind the protective
grid and slowly pulling it off to the
front.
When the cover grills are re-
moved, high frequency output
becomes clearer in particular.
When reattaching the grids, en-
sure that the installation pins slide
into the corresponding holes on
the speaker.
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Connecting
Connection variations
A connector terminal with four
terminal clips is located on the back
side of the speakers. Here you can
connect the speaker cables directly
or with pin plugs. We only describe
the direct connection in these instruc-
tions.
The terminals are each marked in
red (+) and black (-).
In addition to a standard connection,
where every speaker column is connected to the amplifier
with a cable, you can also choose the variants “Bi-Wir-
ing” or “Bi-Amping”.
Standard connection
With this connection, the Ultima 40 Mk 2 speakers are
connected like conventional speakers with one double-
strand speaker cable each. The contact bridges between
the connector terminators may not be removed in the
process. You can connect the cables accordingly to the
top or bottom terminals.
Bi-Wiring
With Bi-Wiring, the speaker is connected to the final
amplifier using two separate speaker cables for the bass
sound and mid/treble sound branch. This decoupling of
the speaker systems may improve the sound quality.
Bi-Amping
In case of Bi-Amping, the bass sound and mid/treble
sound branch are each powered by an own power ampli-
fier of the amplifier. You connect a double-strand speaker
cable to each power amplifier. Afterwards, you connect
the speaker cable to the upper and lower connector ter-
minators of the speakers respectively. Advantage: More
power and improved sound quality.
You only have to remove the
contact bridges for Bi-Wiring or
Bi-Amping operation:
To do so, turn the connector
terminals counterclockwise until
loose and then pull the contact
bridges out.
The top terminals lead to the high
range and midrange speakers,
the bottom terminals lead to the
low range speakers.
Connecting the cables
Danger Danger of injury/damage!
Arrange the cables so that they do not pose a
trip hazard.
1. Turn off your amplifier.
2. Lay the speaker cables from your amplifier 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.
Make sure that the polarity is correct!
Connect the same-colour terminals of your
speakers and amplifier with each other. Oth-
erwise the sound quality will suffer. The individual single
wires of the speaker cables are marked with different
colours or shapes to facilitate the process.
3. Split the single
wire down to
approx. 30 mm
on both ends
and strip ap-
prox. 10 mm of
insulation off of
each cord. Twist
the stripped
single wire ends together so that no wire protrudes.
4. Turn the connector terminals
counterclockwise until loose.
Run the stripped single wire
ends into the holes that are
now visible. Turn the terminal
clockwise until closed.
The cable has now been
clamped in place.
5. Connect the other end of the
speaker cable to your amplifier.
The operating instructions of
the appliance should contain
notes on this.
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Spikes (option)
Optimise the sound characteristics of your floor speakers
by an acoustic coupling.
In our web shop we offer appropriate spikes for your
speakers which are screwed into the threaded holes at
the bottom side of the speaker base plate and placed on
the provided washers.
Thus, the oscillation energy of the speakers is ideally
transferred to the hard-walled floor.
The result with respect to sound quality is a more precise
bass range and a more detailed resolution in the mid and
treble range. The washers preserve the parquet floor or
the carpet. Moreover, the spikes compensate for uneven-
ness of the floor.
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Care and cleaning
The veneered surfaces of our speakers have a protective
surface 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.
Attention Risk of damage!
Using the wrong cleaning materials may dam-
age the delicate surface of the case.
• If possible only use lukewarm, plain water without any
cleaning products. 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
This product conforms with Council of the
European Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and
2006/95/EC.
Technical changes reserved!
Instruction No. 92135 GB 20120508
For questions, suggestions or other issues please contact our customer service department:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen - Aufgang D1
10783 Berlin (Germany), Buelowstr. 66
Tel.: [phone] (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300930930
www.teufelaudio.com
No liability is accepted for the
accuracy of this information. Tech-
nical changes, typographical errors
and other errors reserved.
Impedance 4-8 Ohm
Volume 52,5 Liter
Dimensions (W x D x H) 215 mm x 325 mm x 1000 mm
Net weight 16 kg
Disposal of the unit
Used units must not be disposed of with house-
hold waste!
If the unit is no longer operational, every con-
sumer is required by law to dispose of used
devices separate from household waste,
e.g. at a collection point run by the communal authority
Protecting the environment
borough. In this way, used devices can be recycled and
waste materials disposed of in an environmentally friend-
ly manner.
For this reason, electrical equipment is labelled with the
displayed symbol.
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