TeufelW + R Concept S SW + R User manual
5.1 channel active subwoofer with
integrated Dolby Digital/dts receiver
Technical specifications and operating instructions
2· Concept S SW + R Dolby Digital/dts
For your information
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without advance notication and does not repre-
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Teufel GmbH.
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for any errors in this manual. No part of these
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© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 1.6 , June 2010
Please contact our service department if you
have any questions, suggestions or if there is
anything you think we could do better.
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Gewerbehof Buelowbogen - Aufgang D1
Buelowstr. 66
D-10783 Berlin(Germany)
Tel.: 00800 200 300 40
Fax:+49(30) - 300 930 930
www.teufelaudio.com
Complaints
If you have a complaint, it is essential that you
provide the following information so that we can
respond:
1. Invoice number
Found on the receipt(enclosed with the product)
or the order conrmation that you received as a
PDF le, e.g. 4322543.
2. Series or batch number
Found at the rear of the device,
E.g. batch no.: MO 04007480121A
Thank you for your support.
Technical data
You will nd technical data on our website:
www.teufelaudio.com
Trademark
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spective owners.
DOLBY
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Labora-
tories.“Dolby”,“Pro Logic” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents is-
sued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround
are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2008
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Contents
ML Version 1.6
Tableofcontents..............................................................Page 3
Safetyinformation............................................................Page 4
Introduction .................................................................Page 5
Unpacking·Contents..........................................................Page 6
Accessories(optional) .........................................................Page 7
Settingupthe5.1configuration.................................................Page 8
Function.....................................................................Page 10
Subwoofer front/display .....................................................Page 10
Subwoofer rear ............................................................Page 11
Remote control ............................................................Page 12
Operatingelements:Remotecontrol ............................................Page 13
Connection ..................................................................Page 14
Signal sources with digital outputs ............................................Page 14
Signal sources with analogue outputs ..........................................Page 15
Aerial · Speakers ............................................................Page 16
Start-up.....................................................................Page 17
Settingupthesurroundsystem.................................................Page 18
Playback.....................................................................Page 20
Digital signal sources and analogue signal sources • Listen mode • Night mode . . . . . . . . .Page 20
Radio programmes ..........................................................Page 21
Frequentlyaskedquestions ....................................................Page 22
Frequentlyaskedquestions·Cleaning............................................Page 23
Glossary .....................................................................Page 24
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Safety information
Important: please read through these operating instructions
very carefully. It is essential that you take note of all of the
safety information and operating instructions before switch-
ing on the device. Please keep these operating instructions in a
safe place for future reference.
Please read the operating instructions: You should also follow
all instructions for start-up and ongoing use.
Information on cleaning: Please do not attempt to clean the
device using household chemicals, as these could damage the
surface. Simply use a dry cloth. Disconnect the device from the
mains before cleaning.
Caution – moisture and sunlight. Never operate the devices
in damp rooms, i.e. close to baths, showers, wash basins, drains,
damp cellars or swimming pools; never use them where there
is moisture. Never expose the speakers to high air humidity
and avoid direct sunlight. Do not expose device to dripping or
splashing water. Do not place objects lled with liquids, such as
vases on the device.
Information on location. Do not use the device unsecured in
vehicles, in unstable places, on wobbly tripods or furniture or
supports that are too small. The speakers could fall and cause
damage to people, including yourself. Speakers, particularly if
positioned on stands or on the TV/monitor, may fall and cause
damage due to their weight, even if they have been positioned
securely and stably, as a result of external inuences (pulling on
the cable, tripping over the cable, unintentional physical con-
tact). This also applies to wall supports that have been attached
inappropriately or incorrectly to walls that may not be capable
of supporting their weight. Only use suitable wall brackets for
mounting. Make sure that you know how much weight the walls
can bear. The device must not be placed near sources of heat.
This includes radiators and heaters, ovens and other appliances
that emit heat (e.g. ampliers). Sources of heat, such as fan
heaters or candles, should not be placed on the speakers.
For ventilation: Any slits and openings in the casing have been
provided for ventilation. Their purpose is to guarantee reliable
operation and to prevent the device from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered, including by placing
the device on a bed, sofa, carpet or other soft surface. Do not
place any newspapers or table cloths, etc. on the device. The
cooling plate of the amplier electronics must not be covered
or exposed to direct sunlight. Additional active cooling of the
device is generally not permitted.
Electrical supply: The subwoofer must only be supplied from a
power source with the correct voltage as specied on the iden-
tication label. If you are unsure about the electricity supply
in your home, please contact us or your electricity supplier for
more information.The device must be grounded. Please only use
the appropriate power cable for connecting to the power sock-
et. Do not modify the power cable under any circumstances! You
must comply with regulations regarding polarity and grounding.
The power socket of the device will only accept a 3-pin power
plug. Make sure the power switch is in the “off” position before
connecting or disconnecting the device.
Information on wiring. Please place the supply cable at and
ush to the wall and oor. Cables that are laid loosely repre-
sent a risk of tripping. This could also result in interference
and cause the sound to be disrupted. The electricity supply
cable should be laid so that it is not likely to be stepped on or
squashed from the sides or above by heavy objects. Damaged
cables must be replaced. Pay particular attention to the cable/
plug connection, the mains socket and the cable output from
the subwoofer. The power supply cable and the cables that con-
nect the speakers should be checked regularly for insulation
faults or breaks. If a fault is discovered, the device and the ca-
bling must be disconnected from the mains immediately and
the defective cable must be replaced.
During periods without use. Remove the subwoofer’s power
supply cable from the socket for longer periods of absence or
non-use.
During thunderstorms. In order to avoid damage caused by
lightning strikes, the device should be switched off and also
detached from the mains socket as soon as a thunderstorm is
expected.
Risk of overload. You should not overload wall sockets, exten-
sion cables or integrated appliance sockets, because this could
potentially lead to short circuits and even res. You should also
avoid turning up the volume very high on the relevant amplier,
especially if you have increased the bass using the bass control,
the loudness button or one of the deep bass boost switches.
Foreign bodies and liquids. Foreign bodies and liquids may not
penetrate the device through its openings under any circum-
stances, as they could come into contact with parts carrying
high voltages, which could then cause short circuits and res.
Therefore, do not spill any liquids of any kind on the device.
Troubleshooting: Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.
Contact our service department rst for authorisation if you
think that you can repair the fault yourself. Otherwise the de-
vice must be sent to our service department.
Transport. The device should be transported using a hand
truck. Great care must be taken during transport. Please note
that uneven surfaces, sudden stopping or inappropriate exer-
tion of force may cause the hand truck and the load to fall over.
Unusual sounds. If any unusual sounds occur during use or the
sound becomes distorted, the speaker output must be reduced
immediately so that the system plays an undistorted sound.
Connecting and changing the fuse: Disconnect the mains plug.
A faulty fuse should only be replaced with one of the same type.
Information on volume. Loud noises can damage hearing. Sud-
den high pressure may be created, particularly if a subwoofer
in “Standby/Auto On” mode is switched on by a bass impulse at
full volume. In addition to physical damage, please be aware of
possible psychological consequences. Children and pets require
particular care. If necessary, set the volume control of your sig-
nal source device to the lowest level. At high volumes, always
keep a certain distance from the device and never place your
ears right next to the speaker.
Please read the following
safety information carefully.
Risk of suffocation – keep
packaging materials
(e.g. the plastic lm) out of the
reach and sight of children.
Risk of electrocution – do not
leave children unsupervised with
electrical devices!
In case of emergency
If any of the following occur,
disconnect the device from the
mains and consult our techni-
cians:
4If the plug or cable are da-
maged
4If foreign bodies or liquid
have penetrated the device
4If the device has been in
direct contact with rain or
other water
4If the device does not play,
even though you have follo-
wed the instructions for use
4If the device has been drop-
ped or damaged in some
other way
We cannot accept any responsi-
bility for incidences that occur
because of non-observance of
the safety information.
Warning:
Do not expose batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine
or re.
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Introduction to Concept S SW + R Dolby Digital/dts
Dear Lautsprecher Teufel customer,
Thank you for buying the Subwoofer Concept S
SW+R Dolby Digital/dts from Lautsprecher Teufel.
You have purchased a high-performance sub-
woofer, as Lautsprecher Teufel speaker systems
are equipped with high quality components and
are manufactured to a high standard.
As a fully active subwoofer with six integrated
power ampliers, the Concept S SW+R Dolby Dig-
ital/dts can supply a maximum of ve satellite
speakers for the treble and mid-tone area next
to its own bass tones, forming the basis of a 5.1
home cinema set. You can nd connection details
on pages 14 and 15 of these instructions.
We recommend using the Concept S SW+R Dolby
Digital/dts to provide sound in rooms up to 30m2.
Before operation, please read these instructions
carefully and store them in a safe place for fu-
ture reference. If you have any further questions,
please contact our engineers at 00800 200 300
40 or send an e-mail using the contact form on
our website www.teufelaudio.com. Please have
your invoice number ready so that we can deal
with your query as well and as quickly as possible.
BEFORE contacting us with a question, please read
the “Frequently Asked Questions” section on pag-
es 22 to 23 of these operating instructions and
visit our website(www.teufelaudio.com)where you
will nd answers to many questions in the FAQ/
Support section.
Please refer to our safety information on page 4
of these operating instructions and only use the
speakers once you have read this information.
Caution:
Only switch on the device after
you have made all of the neces-
sary connections (see pages 14,
15, 16)
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Unpacking
Fold back the aps on the top of the box, remove
the polystyrene pieces and carefully lift the
speaker out of the box. Alternatively you can fold
back the aps on the top of the box and turn the
box and the contents upside down. Then remove
the box from the contents and remove the inner
packaging. For your own benet we recommend
that you do not dispose of the box, in order to
guarantee safe transport if the device requires
servicing later on.
Contents
Unpacking · Contents
First please check that the
delivery is complete.
Original packaging
If you intend taking advantage
of your eight week right of
return, we ask you to retain the
original packaging. We can only
accept returned speakers IN THE
ORIGINAL PACKAGING!
Empty boxes are not available!
3VHF/FM auxiliary aerial
3Remote control
3Concept S SW+R
Dolby Digital/dts
4Concept S SW+R Dolby Digital/dts
41 x remote control
42 x batteries for remote control
41 x VHF/FM auxiliary aerial
41 x MW/AM frame aerial
41 x 30 metre speaker cable
41 x mains cable
Accessories
Other connection cables or subwoofer casters
are not included as a result of the different
requirements. You can, however, order any re-
quired accessories directly from us. You can
nd all of the optional accessories for the
Concept S SW+R Dolby Digital/dts subwoofer
on page 7 of these instructions for use.
32 x batteries for remote control
3MW/AM frame aerial
330m speaker cable
3mains cable
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Accessories (optional)
All optional accessories can
easily be ordered as required,
e.g. from the accessories area
on our website:
www.teufelaudio.com
Optional accessories for the Concept S SW + R
Dolby Digital/dts
Here is an overview of suitable, optionally avail-
able accessories for your fully active Teufel sub-
woofer.
Teufel Y adapter cable
The rst choice for sound
connections from PCs,
portable CD or MP3 players
to ampliers/receivers or
to our fully active speaker
systems (e.g. Concept E). A
connection to nearly every
sound card is guaranteed by the thin plug on the
3.5 mm jack, unlike other Y adapters that we know
of.
Teufel casters
Your Teufel subwoofer can
be made portable in no
time using these black
casters with their especial-
ly low construction height.
They put an end to back-
breaking carrying around
when testing optimal subwoofer positions. They
are also very practical when cleaning. These cast-
ers can be used instead of the supplied resonance
damper.
Teufel volume level measuring device
Don’t just rely on your
ears. Equalising your home
cinema system works much
more precisely with the
aid of a volume measuring
device. A purchase that will
last a lifetime!
Teufel stereo RCA cable
Doubled screened stereo
RCA cable with gold-plated
connectors for common
analogue attachments
(for example between CD
players, tuners, receivers, Decoderstation, Pre-
ampliers, power ampliers). Metal connectors
guarantee sturdy connectivity.
A stereo set needs one pair, a surround set three
pairs. The RCA cable is available in two lengths.
Teufel speaker cable, 2 x 2.5 mm2
The highly exible, unilat-
erally marked OFC cable
has sufcient diameter to
ensure unhindered bridg-
ing up to 15 meters.
The white casing is incon-
spicuous, and is offered as
a cable roll in two lengths:
15 or 30 meters.
Teufel Optical Digital Cable
These cables are excellent
for consistent playback of
digital data between the
signal source(for instance,
DVD players, Sat-Receivers,
Game consoles) and a de-
vice such as the AV Receiver or Decoderstation
when an optical in- and outlet is needed. Metal
connectors and gold contacts work together for
a stable interference-free connection.
Teufel Digital Coaxial Cable
If your signal source needs
a digital data transfer via
Coaxial outlets, the AC
7520 is the right cable for
the attachment of your
control box (AV Receiver
or Decoderstation). A double screen with a fer-
rit core on both ends, metal connector and gold
contact guarantees unequivocal distortion-free
operation. Available in two lengths.
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General setting up information
Much more important than for a stereo system,
home cinema systems must observe certain set
up criteria in order to optimise the sound qual-
ity when using a multichannel surround sound
system.
For home cinema systems, we recommend con-
centrating on the area actually used – i.e. the
(part of the) room where the TV/screen and seats
are located. The TV/screen should be positioned
as centrally as possible to the listening location.
The recommended set-up(on the following pages)
represents the best possible arrangement for
perfect multi-channel playback at home. Your
available space, your partner or furniture may
not always permit such ideal placement. Try to
meet as many requirements as possible. Small
variations are not a problem. The Concept S SW+R
Dolby Digital/dts offers options for electronically
compensating any compromises in the set-up.
Generally speaking, the following rule always ap-
plies: You can always use our recommendations to
experiment with what works best acoustically and
optically. Let your ears(and eyes) decide!
Setting up the 5.1 configuration
Subwoofer
The location of the subwoofer is freely selectable
and does not affect the other speakers. Place-
ment within a straight line between the two front
satellites is ideal. But you can also try it out at any
other location in the room. Thanks to its magnet-
ic screening, the woofer can also be placed near
the TV. We must, however, advise you not to use it
as a “TV table” as the subwoofer’s vibration may
cause the TV to “wander”– with potentially dam-
aging consequences to the device and users. For
optimum communication between the subwoofer
and the remote control it is essential that the
subwoofer is set up with its front pointing to-
wards the listener.
Centre
Since the centre plays back all voice information,
including the actors’ dialogue, the centre speaker
must be as central as possible opposite the cen-
tral listening position, located centrally above or
below the TV/screen so that the sound and image
make up a harmonious unit.
SW Centre FrontFront
We recommend placing
the subwoofer in the
front grey area.
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Setting up the 5.1 configuration
We recommend placing
the subwoofer in the
front grey area.
We recommend placing
the rear speakers in the
rear grey area.
Select position area
A or B.
Rear
The rear speakers should be set up to the left and
right either to the side or behind the listen-
ing location – ideally at the same height as the
front speakers, e.g. on a shelf or directly on the
wall. The speakers can be xed higher than the
front speakers (up to 2.10 m); but we advise you
not to position them lower.
We always recommend that the distance between
the rear speakers and the listening location is
more than 1.00 m. But if you (have to) sit closer,
please ensure that the front of the speaker is
not pointing directly at you; instead, angle the
speakers more into the room. Or create a greater
distance by positioning the speakers higher than
1.20 m.
Rear
A
B
Rear
SW Centre FrontFront
Rear
A
BRear
Front
The front loudspeakers are placed at equal dis-
tances to the right and left of the TV in old stereo
fashion(distance to listener = distance between
the left and right box) or attached to the wall. If
the speakers have to be placed further out, you
can easily turn them inwards and towards the lis-
tening location.
The following applies if the front speakers are
xed to the wall or placed on shelves: select a
set-up height of between 40 centimetres and
1.20 metres(lower edge). It is important that the
centre and front speakers are approximately in
a line, or possibly even on a slight arc to the TV.
Otherwise the homogeneity of the playback may
vary with run time differences. Setting the speak-
ers up in this way allows them to deliver their full
sound potential.
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Button designations and their functions
Standby
Switches the subwoofer on (press once) or off
(press again), after the power supply has been
switched on at the rear of the device (“Power” -
see page 11). A blue LED indicates that the device
is on standby.
Input
Use this button to select the input signal. The
inputs are selected in sequence each time you
press the button.
Volume +
This increases the overall volume of the system.
Volume –
This decreases the overall volume of the system.
During operation the display always shows the se-
lected signal source, e.g.“coax” and the reproduc-
tion mode e.g. “AC3” = Dolby Digital. This display is
interrupted when you make any changes, such as
to the volume. As soon as this activity is ended,
the display indicates the originally selected sig-
nal source again.
Function: Subwoofer front/display
COAX AC3
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Connection designations and their functions
QFM
Connection for FM/VHF auxiliary aerial
WAM
Connection for AM/MW aerial
EDigital Input
Optical: For connecting the Concept S SW+R DD/
dts to a digital signal source in optical format
(Toslink).
Coaxial: For connecting the Concept S SW+R DD/
dts with a digital signal source in coaxial format.
RAnalogue input
PC: For connecting the sound card output (“au-
dio out”) of your desktop PC or notebook to the
Concept S SW+R DD/dts using an optional stereo
mini-jack cable. Alternatively, you can connect an
MP3 player.
Aux/VCR: You can connect the cinch cable(left/
right) for connection to the analogue outputs
of your stereo playback devices (e.g. TV set, CD
player, video recorder etc.). The input called VCR
(= video recorder) can also be used with other
signalling devices such as a Mini Disc player, cas-
sette recorder etc. You will need an additional
equalizer/preamplier to connect and operate an
analogue record player.
TSpeaker output
Connect the two-core speaker cables [+] and [–]
to the ve satellite speakers here.
YMains power switch
When set to “Off”, the subwoofer is switched off,
and when set to “On” it is switched on.
Explanation of symbols
The arrow-headed lightning
symbol in an equilateral triangle
indicates the presence of a
dangerous uninsulated electrical
voltage within the system
housing and therefore a risk of
electrical shock.
The exclamation mark in an
equilateral triangle, as afxed
to the device, is to make the user
aware of important operating
and maintenance instructions.
This product complies with
European Community guidelines
2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
The dustbin symbol printed
on our products’ type plates
and ampliers states that
Lautsprecher Teufel guarantees
proper disposal of these speakers
and subwoofers in line with the
Electrical and Electronic Appli-
ance Act.
Function: Subwoofer rear
Attention:
The separating equipment of
this equipment is the mains
plug, this separating equipment
must be usable without
difculties.
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Button designations and their functions
ĕExplanations of the functions can be found on the following pages
Function: Remote control
POWER
CHANNEL
CENTER WOOFER
REAR-L REAR-R
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
NIGHT MODE LISTEN MODE
TEST
C DELAY
RESET
TUNER
S DELAY
B
A
S
S
T
R
E
B
L
E
+
–
+
–
–+–+
–+–+
+
––
+
Balance
L R
V
O
L
U
M
E
+
V
O
L
U
M
E
–
O Channel
I Scan
W Mute
U Mem Y Stereo/Mono
switch
T Station buttons
switch
P
C Delay
{
Test
q Listen Mode
w Reset
e S.Delay
Q
Power
} Night Mode
r Centre/
Woofer
t Bass
p Rear
»L« »R«
u Volume +
y Treble
i Volume –
o Balance
»L« »R«
E
Input selection
R Station buttons
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QPower
Switches the subwoofer on (press once) or off
(press again), after the power supply has been
switched on at the rear of the device (“Power” –
see page 11).
WMute
Pressing the button once immediately mutes the
complete system; if you press it again,the system
returns to its previous operating status. If the
system has been switched to mute, the “MUTE
ON” message on the display lights up; upon reac-
tivation “MUTE OFF” lights up briey before the
input source appears again, e.g. “OPT”.
EChoice of input
Select the ve inputs plus the integrated radio
receiver here. ĕPage 20
RStation buttons
Nine buttons allow direct selection of the radio
stations saved by the user
ĕPage 21
TStation buttons switch
Allows programming of additional radio presets.
Press once for positions 11–19, twice for 20–29, 3
x 30. ĕPage 21
Ystereo/Mono switch
When receiving weaker VHF/FM stations via room
aerials, the playback quality may improve notice-
ably if you switch to mono.
UMem
Memory button to assign the station buttons (4).
ĕPage 21
IScan
For radio operation you can scan through the
frequency bands manually to get to the next
station – in ascending [+] or descending [-] order.
ĕPage 21
OChannel
In “Tuner” mode you can switch directly from sta-
tion to station – in ascending[+] or descending [-]
order
ĕPage 21
PC.Delay
Option to set the delay on the centre speaker.
Only works with Dolby Digital/dts. ĕPage 19
{Test
Initialises the test sound to equalise the speakers.
ĕPage 18
}Night Mode
Activates reduced-volume playback for Dolby Dig-
ital signals with sound adjustment at low volume
levels. Press again to deactivate Night Mode. ĕ
Page 20
q Listen Mode
Used to select the various playback modes,such as
Dolby Prologic II or stereo. If a Dolby Digital signal
is active, stereo mode is forced by pressing this
button. ĕPage 20
wReset
Call up the subwoofer’s factory settings using
this button.
eS.Delay
Allows adjustment of the rear speaker time delay.
Only works with Dolby Digital/dts and Dolby Pro-
Logic II.ĕPage 19
rCentre/Woofer
Use the[+] and[-] buttons to adjust the required
levels of the centre and subwoofer.
tBass
Use the[+] and[-] buttons to adjust the required
bass level. It acts directly on both front speakers.
yTreble
Use the[+] and[-] buttons to adjust the required
treble level. This sound adjustment acts directly
on both front speakers.
uVolume +
This increases the overall volume.
iVolume -
This reduces the overall volume.
oBalance »L« »R«
The “L” and “R” buttons increase the respective
amounts of equalisation of the left(“L”) or right
(“R”) front speakers. Pressing the “Balance” but-
ton will return the equalisation to the original
balanced state.
pRear
Use the [+] and [-] buttons to regulate the re-
quired levels of the left and right rear speakers.
Tip:
The settings you make are
saved directly by the subwoofer
without any need for further
action. They will still be available
even after disconnection from
the electricity supply.
Operating elements: Remote control
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Connection: Signal sources with digital outputs
* Only users of the Xbox Ad-
vanced AV Pack and High
Denition AV Pack
have a digital output
Connection to devices with digital outputs for
surround and stereo playback
Multi-channel sound card, DVD player/recorder,
sat receiver, PlayStation®2 & 3 and Xbox 360®*
etc.
Multi-channel sound card,
DVD player/recorder,
Sat receiver,
PlayStation
®
2 & 3,
Xbox 360
®
*...
CONCEPT S
SUBWOOFER SW+R
DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
Digital connection cable(coaxial)
Digital connection cable(optical)OPTICAL OUT
COAXIAL OUT
The Concept S SW+R Dolby Digital/dts is perfectly
suited for combination with a maximum of two of
the devices given above.
Connect the players as shown in the illustrations.
You connect these devices via their Digital Out out-
puts using an appropriate cable to the Concept S
SW+R subwoofer inputs of the same type(coaxial or
optical).
The internal Dolby Digital/dts decoder on the sub-
woofer automatically detects the signal transferred
via digital input, decodes the data ow and converts
it to an audible 5.1 sound experience.
You will nd further operation information on page 20.
TV
Video recorder
PC
15
· Concept S SW + R Dolby Digital/dts
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L
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L
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L
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Connection: Signal sources with analogue outputs
CONCEPT S SW+R DD/DTSANALOGUE SIGNAL SOURCE
Connection to devices with outputs for stereo
playback.
2-channel sound card, MP3 player, TV set, CD
player and video recorder
In addition to both digital inputs, the Concept
S SW+R DD/dts has a total of three analogue in-
puts:[VCR][Aux][PC]. These can be used with the
analogue devices of your choice. This requires
either a stereo cinch cable [Aux][VCR] or 3.5 mm
stereo mini-jack cable[PC] for each device.
Connect the players as shown in the illustrations.
When connecting the devices,
please note the relevant infor-
mation in the handbooks for
the components used.
ANALOGE INPUT
PC
VCR
AUX
ANALOGE INPUT
PC
VCR
AUX
L R
L
R
AUDIO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUT
L R
ANALOGE INPUT
PC
VCR
AUX
L R
LINE OUT
Technische Beschreibung und Bedienungsanleitung
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Connection: Aerial · Speakers
* To be purchased separately
Please ensure that no individual
exposed wire from a cable comes
into contact with any free
terminals, the rear of the device
or other uninsulated cables (e.g.
from other speakers).
Caution:
Connecting the cables with
the incorrect phases can result
in thin sound, weak bass and
reduced stereo characteristics.
For multi-channel surround
systems it is also important for
all speakers to be connected with
the correct polarity to ensure an
appropriate three-dimensional
atmosphere and the correct
alignment of the sound.
Connecting the aerial
The use of the supplied aerials is essential as a
minimum requirement for disturbance-free re-
ception. Please connect the aerials as shown in
the illustration.
A standard coaxial plug at the end of a coaxial
cable*(e.g. a cable connection) can be connected
directly to the FM coax input(instead of the sup-
plied auxiliary aerial).
Connecting the satellite speakers
The speaker cable is used to connect the ve satel-
lite speakers for the treble and mid ranges to the
appropriate speaker outputs Front L/R, Rear L/R
and Front-Centre of the Concept S SW+R Dolby Dig-
ital/dts. To do this, strip the ends of the speaker ca-
ble (about 7 mm) and twist the cable. The speakers
and the fully active Concept S subwoofer have cor-
responding [+] and [-] clamps. It is important that
you observe the correct polarity when connecting
the speakers: The positive pole of the speaker to
the positive pole of the subwoofer amplier and the
negative pole of the speaker to the negative pole of
the subwoofer amplier. (“Speaker Output”). To do
this, press the clip and insert the ends of the cable.
FM
AERIAL
GND
AM
VHF aerial MW frame aerial
(Contents))
75 Ohm
COAX cable
VHF
Auxiliary aerial
(Contents)
R
+
–
FRONT SPEAKER
LEFT
+ –
FRONT SPEAKER
RIGHT
+ –
REAR SPEAKER
LEFT
+ –
REAR SPEAKER
RIGHT
+ –
CENTRE
+ –
RR C RL FR FL
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+
–
Cable connection
Technische Beschreibung und Bedienungsanleitung
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· Concept S SW + R Dolby Digital/dts
Start-up
First use
First ensure that all cables are connected as de-
scribed above and insert the mains cable into the
socket.
Switch the main power switch[Power] at the rear
to “On” to activate the 5.1 amplier of the sub-
woofer. The blue LED lamp lights up on the left of
the operation panel on the front of the subwoofer.
The “Input”, “Volume+” and “Volume-” buttons on
the operating panel have no (activated) function
(yet). The subwoofer starts operation when you
press “Standby”.
By pressing “Input” repeatedly you can activate
all inputs in succession: “Opt”, “Coax”, “VCR”, “Aux”,
“PC”, “Tuner”.
You can set the desired overall volume using the
“Volume[+] and[–]” buttons.
With the Concept S SW+R DD/dts, it is possible to
make all of the settings using the remote control.
To do this, rst insert the batteries into the re-
mote control battery compartment as per the
illustration:
If the device no longer responds to the remote
control, even when it is used in direct proximity
to the subwoofer, change the batteries.
Please note:
1) Do not combine new and old batteries
2) Do not use different types of batteries
3) Observe polarity – see battery compartment
For the remote control to work properly, do not
use it at a distance of more than seven metres
from the subwoofer and at a maximum horizon-
tal angle of 30 degrees to the subwoofer.
ĕThe functions of the remote control are ex-
plained on pages 12/13.
COAX AC3
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Setting up the surround system
POWER
CHANNEL
CENTER WOOFER
REAR-L REAR-R
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
NIGHT MODE LISTEN MODE
TEST
C DELAY
RESET
TUNER
S DELAY
B
A
S
S
T
R
E
B
L
E
+
–
+
–
–+–+
–+–+
+
––
+
Balance
L R
V
O
L
U
M
E
+
V
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–
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Equalisation
Before familiarising yourself with the other func-
tions of the device, it is necessary to set the vol-
ume relationships of the ve satellite speakers
and the bass channel for the bass speaker.
To do this, switch on the device using the “Power”
switch at the rear.
Pressing the “Standby” button on the front op-
erating panel, or pressing the “Power” button on
the remote control will put the subwoofer into
standby. Make sure that signal-emitting devices,
such as DVD players, are not active.
Increase the overall volume of the set to “70dB”
using the central “Volume+” button on the re-
mote control u. This sets a kind of reference
level. Make sure you are in the best possible and
most central place for listening. Press the “Test”
{ button. This activates a test tone that runs
through the ve satellites and the subwoofer in
sequence. Now you can increase or decrease the
level on the remote control for the centre, the
two rear speakers and the subwoofer to the posi-
tions rand pon the remote control until the
volume of these four speakers corresponds to the
volume of the two front speakers.
Equalisation by ear requires a few attempts and
does not always provide perfect results straight
away. For perfect equalisation of the speakers
we recommend using a volume level measuring
device, available in the Teufel shop. This device
is a purchase that will last a lifetime and allows
considerably more precise equalisation than the
ear.Bass levels in particular are often set too loud
– precise adjustment is only guaranteed using a
measuring device.
The volume setting of the subwoofer may be
slightly different when playing back music com-
pared with home cinema sound, depending on
the recording quality and mixing. While a large
proportion of bass tone often dominate in effect-
rich DVDs, the required level may not be heard in
the musical area(in particular if the set has been
adjusted to optimal DVD playback). Above all, per-
sonal taste is essential for the best compromise
between the two sources. You can directly adjust
the subwoofer level as required using the buttons
“Woofer [+] and [–]” ron the remote control.
Press the “Test” { button again to complete the
calibration process.
Caution!
After successfully completing the
test, please reduce the volume
from the 70 dB setting used for
testing.
Information
The selected settings are
retained even after the device is
switched off.
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· Concept S SW + R Dolby Digital/dts
Adjusting the surround system
Adjusting the time delay(“delay”)
In order for the device’s digital signal processor
(DSP) to convert Dolby signals perfectly, it must
be informed of the spatial positioning of the indi-
vidual speakers relative to each other.
The C. Delay (Centre) Pand S. Delay(Surround =
rear speaker) ebuttons on the remote control
are used for this.
The correct delay time is calculated as follows:
Centre delay
1. Measure the distance between the listening
point and the front speakers.
2. Measure the distance between the listening
point and the centre speaker.
3. Subtract the distance of the centre from the
distance of the front speakers.
4. Multiply the result by 3.
This gives you the delay time in milliseconds.
Example
Distance to the front speakers = 3.5 metres, dis-
tance to the centre speaker = 2.5 metres. Sub-
traction of the distances equals 3.5 – 2.5 metres
= 1.0 metre. When multiplied by 3, this results in
a 3ms delay time.
Information
The delay setting option for the
centre speaker is only provided in
the Dolby Digital and dts listen
modes.
The following rule of thumb
applies:
In small rooms up to 20m2, set a
delay value of 15 ms, in medium-
sized rooms (20m2- 35m2) set a
delay value of 20ms and in large
rooms over 35m2set a delay
value of 30ms.
Information
The setting option of the delay of
the rear speaker is only provided
in the Dolby Digital/dts and
Dolby ProLogic II listen modes.
Surround delay of the rear speaker
1. Measure the distance between the listening
point and the front speakers.
2. Measure the distance between the listening
point and the rear speakers.
3. Subtract the distance of the front speakers
from the distance of the rear speakers.
4. Multiply the result by 3, giving the delay time
in milliseconds.
Example
Distance to the front speakers = 3.5 metres, dis-
tance to the rear speakers = 1.5 metres. Subtrac-
tion of the distances equals 3.5– 1.5 metres = 2.0
metre. When multiplied by 3, this results in a 6ms
time delay.
An additional 15ms are added as a constant to de-
lay times determined in this way. For the example
given above, this results in: 6 ms + 15 ms constant
= 21 ms delay time. As settings for the Concept S
SW+R Dolby Digital/dts are in increments of ve,
choose the next possible value, i.e. 20ms.
POWER
CHANNEL
CENTER WOOFER
REAR-L REAR-R
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
NIGHT MODE LISTEN MODE
TEST
C DELAY
RESET
TUNER
S DELAY
B
A
S
S
T
R
E
B
L
E
+
–
+
–
–+–+
–+–+
+
––
+
Balance
L R
V
O
L
U
M
E
+
V
O
L
U
M
E
–
e
P
Technische Beschreibung und Bedienungsanleitung
20 · Concept S SW + R Dolby Digital/dts
* Only users of the Xbox
Advanced AV Pack/High Deni-
tion AV Pack have
a digital output
Surround or stereo playback of devices with
digital outputs
Multi-channel sound card, DVD player/recorder, sat
receiver, Premiere
®
receiver, PlayStation
®
2 & 3 and
Xbox 360
®
*.
Use the remote control to select “OPT”(for optical
output) or “COAX”(for coaxial output), depending
on the digital output format of the connected
device
E
.
The corresponding input will appear in the display.
As soon as the device has detected an encoded sur-
round signal,it decodes it and then signals its ability
to decode it by stating the signet and the name –
e.g. AC3 for Dolby Digital – transfer readiness.
You can choose to playback Dolby Digital signals in
2.0 stereo using the “Listen Mode” function on the
remote control(qsee Page 12).
Information
The subwoofer indicates a
“signal pause” between
individual titles of a DVD
by showing “Unlock” in the
display .
Night Mode
For low-volume playback (e.g.
at night), you can select “Night
Mode” for Dolby Digital playback
that limits the dynamic range
without drastically reducing
sound quality.
POWER
CHANNEL
CENTER WOOFER
REAR-L REAR-R
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
NIGHT MODE LISTEN MODE
TEST
C DELAY
RESET
TUNER
S DELAY
B
A
S
S
T
R
E
B
L
E
+
–
+
–
–+–+
–+–+
+
––
+
Balance
L R
V
O
L
U
M
E
+
V
O
L
U
M
E
–
E
Playback: Digital and analogue signal sources · Listen mode · Night mode
** The abbreviation “St” signies
stereo mode.
Stereo playback of devices at the three ana-
logue inputs
2-channel sound cards, MP3 player, TV set,
CD player, video recorder, etc.
Using the remote control, select one of the three
inputs “AUX”,“VCR” or “PC”– depending on the de-
vice connected E. The display indicates the rel-
evant input, for example “AUX St”.**
POWER
CHANNEL
CENTER WOOFER
REAR-L REAR-R
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
NIGHT MODE LISTEN MODE
TEST
C DELAY
RESET
TUNER
S DELAY
B
A
S
S
T
R
E
B
L
E
+
–
+
–
–+–+
–+–+
+
––
+
Balance
L R
V
O
L
U
M
E
+
V
O
L
U
M
E
–
E
Listen Mode
Here you can select whether and to which extent
the stereo signals are prepared and played back
by integrated “Upmix” functions through all sat-
ellite speakers, including the subwoofer.
This “upmix” mode can be found by successively
pressing the “Listen Mode” button on the remote
control q(page 12).
The following stages are available:
Dolby Prologic II Music, Dolby Prologic II Movie,
Stereo, DSP Passthru, DSP Hall, DSP Theatre and
DSP Room.
The switch also works in tuner mode, but chang-
ing the Listen modes is not shown in the display.
AUX PL2
POWER
CHANNEL
CENTER WOOFER
REAR-L REAR-R
SCAN
MUTE OPT COAX
VCR AUX
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
10+
MEM
PC
STEREO/MONO
NIGHT MODE LISTEN MODE
TEST
C DELAY
RESET
TUNER
S DELAY
B
A
S
S
T
R
E
B
L
E
+
–
+
–
–+–+
–+–+
+
––
+
Balance
L R
V
O
L
U
M
E
+
V
O
L
U
M
E
–
q
OPT dts
COAX AC3
AUX St
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