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“The subwoofer does not play with stereo
sources such as music CDs (on PC/DVD player)”.
The Concept E Magnum is purely a reproduc-
tion system – it does not have a built-in decoder
function. Therefore it is “dependent” on the ex-
ternal decoders to split the signals. This decoder
is a component of the sound card or DVD player
software.
If the signal only plays on two satellites in stereo
mode, for example, the correct allocation in the
software of the sound card/DVD player is either
not possible or not correctly set.
The Concept E Magnum is “blameless”, because
it only reproduces what it receives from signals
(and not what it doesn’t receive).
Therefore, correct allocation in the software of
the sound card/DVD player is essential.
Please contact the support department of the
sound card/DVD player manufacturer.
To make sure that the Concept E Magnum is fully
functional, please carry out a “basic function
test”, as described at the end of the “Frequently
Asked Questions” chapter.
“The rear satellites and/or centre will not
play with stereo sources e.g. music CDs
(on PC or DVD player)”.
The Concept E Magnum is purely a reproduc-
tion system – it does not have a built-in decoder
function. Therefore it is “dependent” on the ex-
ternal decoders to split the signals. This decoder
is a component of the sound card or DVD player
software.
If the signal only plays on two satellites in stereo
mode, for example, the correct allocation in the
software of the sound card/DVD player is either
not possible or not correctly set.
The Concept E Magnum is “blameless”, because
it only reproduces what it receives from signals
(and not what it doesn’t receive).
Therefore, correct allocation in the software of
the sound card/DVD player is essential.
Please contact the support department of the
sound card/DVD player manufacturer.
“I can hear background noises that only occur
at certain volumes”
When the background noises keep occurring at
certain levels in “steps of 10”, the phenomenon
you have described is a construction-dependent
peculiarity of the Concept E Magnum and not
a defect. As you can set the volume yourself
using the volume options on your PC/DVD player,
instead of using the remote control and the
equalizer on the subwoofer, this critical setting
point can simply be avoided in everyday life.
“I’m receiving radio/interference signals”
In rare cases it may be possible to receive radio/
interference frequencies; this depends on the
local environment. Please remove all cinch cables
from the subwoofer and check whether the
interference still occurs.
We recommend trying out shorter, higher quality,
shielded cinch connection cables.
“The satellites crackle”
Please disconnect the Teufel speaker system
from your PC or other connected devices by
loosening the cable connection and check
whether the “crackling” stops. Try operating the
set with a different power source/in a differ-
ent room ( just use an extension cable). If you
can still hear the crackling, please check which
satellite is affected by swapping them over and
finding out whether it is the satellite or the
subwoofer electronics that are generating the
excessive crackling. If the fault “moves” with the
satellite, the satellite is affected. On the other
hand, if the crackling is still on the same channel,
the subwoofer amplifier electronics are respon-
sible.
Frequently asked questions
