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Teufel 

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Motiv 5

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Front

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Front

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Subwoofer

Rear

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Rear

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Centre

Set-up: Home cinema system

Setting up the Motiv 5  

 

as a home cinema system

When using the Motiv 5 as a home cinema system, 
we recommended that you focus on the section 
of the room where the TV and seats are located. 
It is useful to position the screen as centrally as 
possible, from the perspective of the viewer/lis-
tener.

Because the centre reproduces actors’ dialogue, 
this  speaker  must  be  positioned  as  centrally  as 
possible  under  or  over  the  TV  and  inclined  or 
angled  towards  the  listener.  For  this  purpose, 
consider  using  the  optional  table  stand.  Using 
the  old  stereo  tradition (distance  to  listener  = 
distance between the left and right speaker), the 
front speakers are set up next to the TV with the 
same  distance  to  left  and  right  or  fixed  to  the 
wall. The Concept M 50 P bases are ideal for this 
purpose,  as  are  the  Microlock  wall  brackets.  Us-
ing the base automatically guarantees optimum 
playback height for satellite boxes. The Shortlock 
brackets allow horizontal and vertical alignment 
to the listener.

The following apply to wall or shelf placement: The 
set-up heights should be between 40 centimetres 
and 1.20 metres. If the values have to be outside 
of the recommended range, you can slightly tilt 
the front speaker towards the reception area. It 
is important that the centre and main speakers 
are placed in an even arc, possibly slightly curved 
towards the TV.

Example  set-up  of  a  Motiv  5 

being  used  as  a  home  cinema 

system. 

Imperfect  placement  because  of 

different  distances  and  heights 

can  be  compensated  for  using 

the  setting  options  in  the  AV 

receiver’s  speaker  management 

settings. 

 
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 usually ideal.

The two rear speakers should be set up to the left 
and right either to the side or behind the listen-
ing position – ideally at a height of no more than 
2.10 metres, e.g. on a shelf or directly on the wall 
using  the  Microlock  wall  bracket.  The  speakers 
can  be  set-up  at  the  same  height  as  the  front 
speakers using the M 50 P bases; but we advise 
you not to locate them lower.

The  optimum  positioning  is  left  and  right  from 
the  listener (A)  at  around  20  degrees  from  the 
parallel. We always recommend that the distance 
between the rear speakers and the listening loca-
tion 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  but  rather  angle 
the speakers more towards the wall (B). Or create 
a  greater  distance  by  positioning  the  speakers 
higher than 1.20m (this can also be on the ceiling) 
or further away (C).

Please position the  

rear speakers within  

the grey area.

Summary of Contents for Motiv 5 Digital

Page 1: ...PC multimedia home cinema system with integrated 5 1 amplifier and remote control Technical specifications and operating instructions Motiv 5 Teufel...

Page 2: ...uired as the warranty document This warranty is exclusively valid for speakers power amplifiers and electronics that have been purchased from Teufel for private use by end customers The warranty is no...

Page 3: ...age 8 Home cinema system Page 9 Connection Satellites Page 10 5 1 sound card Page 11 DVD player recorder Page 12 Stereo sources Page 13 AV receiver Page 14 Set up 5 1 sound card Page 15 DVD player Rec...

Page 4: ...n the mains socket and the cable output from the subwoofer The power supply cable and the cables that connect the speakers should be checked regularly for insulation faults or breaks If a fault is dis...

Page 5: ...ource of the signal for example via a DVD player with analogue 5 1 out puts A selection of suitable DVD players can be found on our website www teufel eu in the FAQ support area Because the set up has...

Page 6: ...der to ensure safe transport for any later servicing The Motiv 5 is supplied as a complete system Contents 41 x Motiv 5 subwoofer A 500 6 SW with inte grated 5 1 amplifier 45 x identical Motiv 5 satel...

Page 7: ...cable and is adapted to a cinch jack You will need two for stereo amplifiers Base Teufel Concept M 50 P Slimline height adjusta ble base for the Motiv 5 satellites The speaker cable can be hidden insi...

Page 8: ...placement because of different distances and heights can be compensated for in the setting options of the sound card s control software Setting up the Motiv 5 as a PC system When using the Motiv 5 as...

Page 9: ...the front speaker towards the reception area It is important that the centre and main speakers are placed in an even arc possibly slightly curved towards the TV Example set up of a Motiv 5 being used...

Page 10: ...correct polarity when connecting the speakers the plus pole of the speaker to the plus pole of the amplifier and the minus pole of the speaker to the minus pole of the amplifier Connecting the cables...

Page 11: ...ard The Motiv 5 is perfect for direct connection to any computer If your sound card is set up for 5 1 op eration you will usually find three 3 5mm mini jack outputs Connect the card using three adapte...

Page 12: ...your DVD player recorder does not have a decoder or six analogue cinch outputs you can still successfully use the Motiv 5 Connect the stereo output of your appliance using a stereo cinch cable with t...

Page 13: ...are connected to the subwoofer via the speaker cable The subwoofer now pro duces a mixed signal for all speakers With this type of connection the four satellites reproduce a stereo signal and the cen...

Page 14: ...oofer from the front R input via a mono cinch cable to the sub out output on the A V receiver amplifier If the AV receiver amplifier has preamplifier out puts for all channels front R L rear R L centr...

Page 15: ...s management set up The transfer frequency can be set using the sliding control described here as frequency shut off Select the optimum setting of 120Hz Start up the surround mixer and call up the spe...

Page 16: ...player software Its set up options differ greatly from appliance to appliance Please consult the handbook for your DVD player The following basic settings should always be made 4The front centre rear...

Page 17: ...If the subwoofer is in a different position the setting at 180 can compensate for reduced bass reproduction Sub bypass If you operate your Motiv 5 on a device that allows you to set the cut off freque...

Page 18: ...tting the mains switch on the rear to On and set the opera tion mode switch Off Auto On to Automat ic mode middle position If your PC DVD player is switched off or is not sending output to the 5 1 amp...

Page 19: ...noises To test this disconnect the plug strip and plug the subwoofer s mains plug directly into a wall socket 5 You can also try turning the mains plug around and inserting it into the socket the oth...

Page 20: ...ed when the volume is too high the safety cut off in the power pack may ac tivate This safety cut off switch is prescribed for safety reasons and prevents the power pack the power amplifiers and the s...

Page 21: ...ther connected devices by loos ening the cable connection and check whether the crackling stops Try operating the set with a different power source in a different room just use an extension cable If y...

Page 22: ...external source that is guaranteed to be good quality such as a music CD played on a portable CD player via a cinch cable and pos sibly a Y adaptor with the front input L R on the subwoofer The other...

Page 23: ...erent decoders are also required AV receivers DVD players or corresponding sound cards usually have both decoders Frequency cut off frequency This is where you stipulate the frequency used for playing...

Page 24: ...better All information is provided without guarantee of correctness Subject to technical changes typing errors and mistakes excepted Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Gewerbehof B lowbogen B lowstra e 66 10783...

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