Teufel Ultima Center UL 40 C Mk2 User manual

Center speaker
Ultima Center UL 40 C Mk2
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 using the speaker for the rst time, please read
the safety notes and operating instructions carefully.
This is the only way to use all functions safely and reli-
ably. 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 unit 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 any other issues please contact
our customer service department:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen
Buelowstrasse 66
10783 Berlin (Germany)
Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
E-Mail: [e-mail]
www.teufelaudio.com
Product contents 1 speaker
Ultima Center UL 40 C Mk2
4 rubber feet
Dimensions (W x H x D) 420 x 170 x 178 mm
Weight 6.7 kg
Nominal impendence 4–8 ohm
Technical changes reserved!
You can nd further technical data on our website.
This product conforms with Council of the European
Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC
Technical Description and
Operating Instructions
General notes and information
Product contents and technical data
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.

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.
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.
• Carefully follow the installation instructions.
• If mounting the speakers on the wall, make sure that the
job is carried out by a professional.
• Verify the carrying capacity of the walls.
• Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e.g. heaters,
ovens, other heat generating equipment such as ampli-
ers etc.).
Danger Danger to children!
Children can become trapped in the packing lm
when playing and suffocate.
• Do not allow children to play with the unit or the packing
lm. Danger of suffocation.
• Ensure that children do not remove small parts from the
unit or take them off of the unit (e.g. rubber feet). They
could swallow the parts and choke. Never allow children to
operate electrical units unsupervised.
Safety notes
Setup and connection
Danger to hearing!
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 dis-
tance from the unit and never place your ear directly on
the speaker.
• 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 physical injury. Children
and pets are particularly at risk. Set your signal source
unit volume control to a low setting before turning on the
power.
Wall mounting
Danger Risk of damage!
Improper assembly may result in damage.
• If mounting the speakers on the wall, make sure that the
job is carried out by a professional.
• Before drilling the holes, use a metal detector to make
sure that there are no lines located within the drill area.
• Only use suitable screws and dowels to mount the speak-
er. Verify the carrying capacity of the walls.
Attention
Fire hazard!
Improper use may lead to damage or re.
• Do not place open ames such as burning candles or
similar on the unit.
• Ensure sufcient 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 lled
with liquid on or near the unit in order to avoid liquid get-
ting into the housing.
Caution icons
You will nd the following caution icons 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
handling the unit.

• Hang the center speaker on the wall using the keyholes and
the pre-installed screws.
• These openings are also suitable for mounting on a wall
bracket.
Alternatively, you can also use the threaded hole on the bot-
tom of the speaker. The speaker is delivered with a screw in
the threaded hole, which you must twist out before mounting
the speaker.
You can nd corresponding speaker stands and wall brack-
ets in our webshop.
Setup
• If you would like to set up the speaker,
afx the 4 enclosed rubber feet to the
corners on the bottom of the speaker.
This prevents noise created by vibra-
tions.
Connecting
Danger Danger of injury/damage!
Arrange the cables so that they do not pose a
trip hazard.
• Pull the power plug for your AV receiver or multi-channel ac-
tive subwoofer out of the socket.
• Lay the speaker cable from your AV receiver or multi-channel
active subwoofer to the speaker. Use a high-quality double
wire speaker cable with marked strands for this. The cross-
section should amount to at least 1.5 .
• A connector terminal with two clips, which you have to
connect the speaker cable to, is located on the back of the
speaker.
• The terminals are each marked red (+) and black (–).
Make sure the polarity is correct!
Connect the like coloured terminals. The speaker
connectors of your AV receiver or multi-channel ac-
tive subwoofer should be marked similarly. The strands of the
speaker cables are marked with different colours or shapes.
1. Split the wire down by approx. 30 mm on both ends and
remove approx. 10 mm of insulation each.
2. Twist the stripped wire ends so that no strands are protrud-
ing. Tin coating is not necessary.
3. Turn the connector terminal counterclockwise until loose.
Run the stripped cable end into the now visible hole. Close
the terminal by turning it counterclockwise. The cable has
now been clamped in place.
4. Connect the speaker cable to your AV receiver or multi-chan-
nel active subwoofer. You should nd corresponding notes in
the operating instructions for your device.
Removing the protective grid
• You can remove the protective grids by carefully reaching
behind them and slowly pulling them out to the front.
• Removing the protective grid in particular will improve the
clarity of playback of high frequency sounds.
• When installing the protective grid, please make sure that
the installation pins slide directly into the corresponding
jacks on the speaker.
Crossover frequency
• We recommend a crossover frequency of 80–100 Hz. To the
extent possible, congure this setting on your AV receiver or
decoder station if they permit this particular setting.
• Operation in full-range mode is also possible (all speakers
are set to “Large”). However, the maximum volume is slightly
lower then.

No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information. Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved. Instruction No. 92433 GB 20130605 / HC-HAM
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen – Aufgang D1
Buelowstr. 66, 10783 Berlin (Germany)
Phone: [phone]
(toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
www.teufelaudio.com
The following notes and further detailed information on our website should help you to rectify malfunctions. In case you don’t suc-
ceed, please contact our hotline 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free). Please also observe the warranty notes.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Playback is noisy.
Generally speaking, the speaker is very low
noise. In the high range area, very high-
resolution speaker systems can expose the
poor quality of a signal source (e.g. from
MP3 les).
Make sure that the source is emitting a clear signal.
The sound seems dull. Speaker has been connected with incorrect
polarity.
Make sure all speaker cables are connected correctly.
Clean the speaker regularly with a soft, damp microbre cloth.
Please be absolutely sure to observe the following notes in the
process:
• If possible, only use plain water without any additives. In
case of stubborn marks, a mild soap solution may be used.
• Make sure that no liquid penetrates the unit.
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.
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-
tion point run by the communal authority borough. In this way
it is ensured, that used units are properly recycled and that
negative consequences on the environment are avoided. For
this reason, electrical equipment is labelled with the displayed
symbol.
Cleaning and care
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