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Decoderstation 5
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* You only need to equalise
the speakers when using a
5.1 surround set.
In pure stereo mode, set
the volumes for the left
and right front speakers
to 0dB each.
By lowering r raising one
channel you can optimise
the sound experience for
an asymmetrical listening
situation, similar to a
balance controller.
Note
Make sure that the
emitting amplifier (e.g.
Concept E Magnum)
reproduces all of the
channels at the same
volume.
Setting-up the Decoderstation 5
Overall volume control
You can control the overall volume of the Decoder-
station 5 at any time by turning the dial control.
You can reduce the volume by turning the dial to
the left and increase it by turning it to the right.
The control area ranges from -54dB to +10dB. If
»---« is shown on the display, you have selected the
minimum volume.
Equalising the speakers*
Before familiarising yourself with the other func-
tions of the appliance, we recommend that you
perform a basic equalisation of the volume of the
connected speakers. The aim of this equalisation
is to set the same volume level at the listening po-
sition for each of the channels. This is the only way
to achieve harmonious and balanced reproduction
of the various channels.
Make sure you are in the best possible and most
central place for listening. Press the standby
button on the remote control and the Decoder-
station 5 will be ready for use. Make sure that all
signal-sources, any DVD players connected, are not
active. Choose a value of -35 dB, for example, as a
reference master volume.
The aim is to set the levels of the centre, sub and
rear in relation to the output level set on the
front speaker.
Press the »Test« button on the remote control.
This activates a test tone that cycles through all
satellites and the subwoofer in sequence.
First make sure that the left and right front spea-
kers are set to 0dB. You can select the required
speaker simply by pressing a button on the remote
control and then adjusting its volume up to ±12dB
using the volume buttons.
You now can increase or decrease the levels for
the centre, both surround speakers and the sub-
woofer until you can hear these four speakers at
the same volume as both front speakers.
Press the »Return« button again to complete the
calibration process.
Equalisation by ear often requires several attemp-
ts and does not always provide perfect results
right away. For perfect equalisation of the spea-
kers we recommend using a volume level measu-
ring device, available online in the Teufel shop.
This device will last a lifetime and allows you to
make far more precise settings than by ear. Bass
levels in particular are often set too loud – exact
adjustment is only guaranteed using a measuring
device.
Mute
Pressing the button once will mute the Decoder-
station 5. If you press it again the appliance will
return to the level previously selected. The mute
status is shown in the display of the Decodersta-
tion 5.
test tone
Right 0dB
CD Mute
PLII Music
CD
Volume –35dB
Note
The volume setting of the
subwoofer may be slightly
different when playing
back music compared
with playing home cinema
sound, depending on
the recording quality
and mixing. Whereas a
solid bass element often
predominates on DVDs with
lots of special effects, the
desired level is sometimes
not achieved for music
(especially if the set has
been set up for ideal DVD
playback). Your personal
taste is the best guide
for finding a compromise
between the two sources.
You can directly adjust the
subwoofer level as required
at any time using the
»Subwoofer« button on the
remote control.