Teufel US 5305/1 Manual

Active subwoofer
US 5305/1 ... makes you happy
Proper use
Only use the unit 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 unit
is intended for private use.
Before operating the speakers 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 PACK-
AGING. 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
Technical Description and
Operating Instructions
General notes and information

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Danger Risk of injury
An unstable base may cause the unit to tip and
injure or even kill persons, children are particularly
at risk. You can prevent many accidents by taking the follow-
ing precautions.
• Only place the subwoofer on the oor.
• If you want to use underframes or speaker stands, only
use those recommended by the manufacturer.
• When storing the product, also ensure that it stands safely
and that it cannot be knocked down or over.
Danger to hearing!
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss.
Very high noise pressure may suddenly be emit-
ted, especially if a subwoofer 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.
Danger Danger of injury/damage!
Setting the device up in an unsuitable location
may result in injury to persons and/or damage to
property.
• Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles, in unstable
locations, on wobbly tripods or furniture, on insufciently
dimensioned brackets etc. The device could tip or fall
down and cause injury to persons or be damaged itself.
• Arrange the device so that it cannot be knocked over ac-
cidentally and make sure that the cables do not pose a trip
hazard.
• Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e.g. heaters,
ovens, other heat generating equipment such as ampliers
etc.).
Danger Fire hazard!
Improper use may lead to damage or re.
• Do not place open ames such as burning candles or
similar on the unit.
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight.
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
device or pull them off of the device (e.g. the batteries
from the remote control, knobs or plug adapters). They
could swallow the parts and choke.
Caution icons
You will nd 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
result in property damage.
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Attention
Minor risk! Points which should be observed when
handling the unit.
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Safety notes

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Dimensions (WxHxD) 496 x 210 x 500 mm
(including speaker stands)
Weight 15.6 kg
Operating voltage: 230 V~/50 Hz
Max. power consumption 500 watts
Technical changes reserved!
You can nd further technical data on our website.
Technical data
This product conforms with Council of the European
Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
Preparation
Mounting the speaker stands
The speaker stands ensure a safe stand of the subwoofer, they
minimise vibrations and create sufcient distance to the oor.
1. Depending on whether you want to arrange your subwoofer in
a horizontal or vertical position, screw-tighten the 4 speaker
stands c on the bottom side or on the side wall of the
subwoofer using the enclosed screws.
2. Insert the 4 blind plugs d in the unused holes.
3. When arranging the subwoofer, make sure that it has a sta-
ble position to prevent vibrations.
4. The Teufel logo magnetically adheres to the subwoofer and
can easily be removed. Reposition it in case of a lying ar-
rangement. c
d
Check to be sure
Check that all items have been delivered and that
nothing is damaged.
If the delivery is incomplete or you nd damage sustained in
transit, do not operate the device; instead contact our service
department.
a
b
c
d
a 1 x active subwoofer US 5305/1
b 1 x power cord
c 4 x speaker stands with screws
d 4 x blind plugs
Product contents

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Control elements and connections
Item Name Description
1 Line In Audio input jack
2 Auto On Level Set the sensitivity for automatic
activation
3Subwoofer
Volume Volume control for the subwoofer
4 Power Mode Automatic activation/deactivation
or permanently activated
5Power LED
6
Power On/Off Mains switch
7
–
Connection jack for power cord b
8
– Fuse holder
6
7
8
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Setup and connection
Screen
Stereo triangle
Center
US 5305/1
Front Center Front
Rear Rear
Setup notes
• 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.
• The location of the subwoofer can be freely selected and
does not inuence the other speakers. However, do not place
it in the corner of a room as this may cause uncontrollable
frequency overloads. A location between the front speakers
is often ideal.
Connecting
Danger Danger of injury/damage!
Arrange the cables so that they do not pose a
trip hazard.
• Pull the mains plug of your AV receiver out of the socket.
• Ideally, you should connect the subwoofer with the
subwoofer output of the AV receiver using an RCA mono
cable.
The RCA jack 1 “LINE IN” on the back side of the subwoofer
is used for this. You can buy the suitable cable in our web
shop.
• If your AV receiver does not have a connection for a
subwoofer, connect an available speaker outlet with the RCA
jack 1 of the subwoofer using a voltage reducer and an RCA
cable. We offer voltage reducers on our website in the “Ac-
cessories” area.
Connection to a power supply
• Ensure that the mains switch 6 “Power” on the subwoofer is
switched off (“0 OFF” position).
• Connect the mains connector jack 7 with a mains socket
using the power cord.
• Also plug the mains plug of your AV receiver back into the
socket.
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Use
Clean the subwoofer regularly with a soft, damp microber
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.
Cleaning and care
Danger Risk of electric shock!
In contact with live parts, water can lead to electric
shock or short circuit.
• Make sure that no liquid penetrates the unit.
• Disconnect the mains plug before 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.
Activating and deactivating
With the switch 6 “Power” you can turn the power supply on or
off. If the subwoofer is activated, the power LED 5 is illuminated
in green. In standby mode it is illuminated in red.
Automatic activation/deactivation
With the switch 4 “Power Mode” you can switch the operating
state:
Auto On: The subwoofer activates as soon as an audio signal
is present on the input jack 1 “Line In”. If there is no
audio signal for some period of time, the subwoofer
switches to standby.
On: The subwoofer is continually activated.
Auto On Level
You can adjust the sensitivity for the activation of the sub-
woofer with the allen screw “AUTO ON LEVEL” 2. Turning the
screw in a clockwise direction increases the sensitivity of the
auto-on function. This means that the subwoofer will already be
activated by a very low audio signal.
Subwoofer volume
With the control “Subwoofer Volume” 3 you can set the volume
of the subwoofer.
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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
The subwoofer isn’t working. The subwoofer is off or doesn’t have any
power.
Activate the switch 6 (“On I”). Check the power cord and
socket.
Fuse is defective. Replace the fuse:
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Carefully pull the fuse holder 8
on the mains connection jack 7
out.
3. Push the old fuse down and out.
Insert a new fuse (2 A time-lag
fuse).
4. Close the holder.
The subwoofer doesn’t emit
basses.
The switch 4 “Auto On Level” is set to Auto
On but the input signal is too weak.
Increase the input sensitivity by turning the control 2
“Auto On Level” to the right. Alternatively you can in-
crease the subwoofer level in the setup settings of your
AV receiver or you can set the switch 4 “Auto On Level”
to On.
The subwoofer hums. The subwoofer is connected to another
circuit than the rest of the system.
Connect the subwoofer and AV receiver to the same
circuit.
The buzzing is caused by problems with the
power supply.
Buy a line lter and connect both devices to it.
The buzzing is caused by a multiple socket. Use another multi-outlet power strip or connect the
subwoofer directly to the wall socket. It may also help to
insert the power plug the other way around.
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 devices are properly recycled and that
negative consequences on the environment are avoided. For
this reason, electrical equipment is labelled with the displayed
symbol.
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 batter-
ies 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 environmentally friendly manner.
Please only hand in fully discharged batteries and rechargeable
batteries!
*) labelled with: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead
Troubleshooting
Protecting the environment

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 ... makes you happy
www.teufelaudio.com
No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information. Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved. Instruction No. 92002 GB 20130429 / HC-HAM