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Teufel 

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System 9 THX

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Ultra 2

Safety guidelines

General note:

 Make sure to read this operating manual care-

fully and in its entirety. Before plugging in the units for the first 
time, make sure you have complied with all relevant safety and 
operating  instructions.  Keep  this  operating  manual  in  a  safe 
place so you can refer to it at a later date if necessary.

Always:

 If in doubt, consult the operating manual. Make sure 

to comply with all instructions regarding the units' setup and 
ongoing operation.

Cleaning:

  Avoid  cleaning  the  units  with  domestic  cleaning 

agents, as these may scratch the surface. Just use a dry cloth. 
Before cleaning a unit, always unplug the power cable.

Humidity  and  sunlight:

  Never  operate  the  unit  in  humid  or 

wet spaces, e.g., near a bath tub, shower, wash basin, drain, in 
a damp basement, or near a swimming pool. Never expose the 
loudspeaker to humidity, and avoid exposing it to direct sources 
of sunlight.

Placement:

 Never mount the units loosely in a vehicle, on an un-

stable surface, on a loose stand, on unsuitable furniture, or with 
insufficient bracing. The loudspeakers could topple and cause 
personal  injuries,  which  you  will  be  liable  for.  Especially  when 
speaker cabinets are mounted on stands or placed on top of 
TV sets/monitors, they may topple due to external stress (cable 
being pulled, tripping over cable, accidental physical contact) 
– even if they seem to be mounted quite securely. As a result 
of their weight, toppling speaker cabinets can cause consider-
able  damage,  as  well  as  becoming  badly  damaged  themselves. 
The  same  applies  to  undersized  or  unprofessionally  installed 
wall-mounting brackets, particularly on light walls. Always use 
adequately sized wall brackets for mounting loudspeakers, and 
ensure that the wall can withstand the stress. Never mount the 
units near a heat source. This could be a heater or oven, but 
also any other electrical device that heats up during operation 
(e.g., amplifier). Similarly, never place a heat source on top of the 
loudspeakers, such as a fan heater or candles.

Ventilation:

  There  are  several  ventilation  slits  and  openings 

in  the  unit's  housing.  These  are  designed  to  ensure  reliable 
operation and protect the unit from overheating. Never block 
or  cover  the  ventilation  slits;  do  not  place  the  unit  on  a  soft 
surface  such  as  a  bed,  couch,  carpet,  etc.,  as  this  blocks  the 
ventilation slits in the bottom of the housing. Do not put any 
newspapers, tablecloths, etc., on top of the unit. Most impor-
tantly, do not cover up the heat sink of the amplifier section 
or expose it to direct sunlight. Conversely, you should generally 
not attempt to provide additional cooling to the unit yourself. 
This is not necessary.

Power source:

 Make sure to connect the subwoofer to a power 

source  that  provides  the  correct  voltage,  i.e.,  the  voltage  in-
dicated on the type plate. If you are unsure about the voltage 
provided by your domestic power connection, please contact us 
or your local electricity provider for advice. The unit does not 
require earthing. When connecting to the mains power socket, 
always use the supplied two-pole power cable. Under no circum-
stances should you modify the power cable, as it must comply 
with the official polarity and earthing regulations. Make sure to 
plug the power cable only into a double-pole socket.

Cables:

 Lay all the cables flush with the floor and walls. Avoid 

any loops in your cables that could cause people to trip up. Ca-
ble loops can also cause electrical interference and degrade the 

sound quality. Make sure to lay your power cables out of reach 
so  that  they  are  not  stood  on  or  squashed  by  heavy  objects. 
If you notice any cable damage, replace the cable. Pay special 
attention to all plug connectors, the mains socket, and the sub-
woofer's connector panel. Regularly check all powered cables to 
and from the loudspeakers for insulation issues and breakage. If 
you detect a fault, immediately power down all connected units, 
unplug the cables and replace the defective cable.

Disuse:

 During prolonged periods of disuse (holidays, etc.), al-

ways unplug the subwoofer from the mains socket. 

Thunderstorms:

 In the event of a thunderstorm, switch off and 

unplug the unit as soon as you can in order to avoid damage 
from lightning strikes.

Overloading:

 Never overload your wall sockets, extension ca-

bles and multiboxes, or the integrated power sockets on your 
electrical  devices.  Power  overloads  can  cause  short  circuits 
and fires. Also avoid turning up the volume control excessively 
on  your  amplifier,  particularly  if  you  are  also  boosting  the 
bass  frequencies (bass  control,  loudness  button,  bass  boost  
button, etc.).

Liquid and foreign substances:

 Liquids or other foreign sub-

stances should never get inside the unit, as they may interfere 
with exposed live parts and cause short circuits or fires. Abso-
lutely avoid spilling any type of liquid onto the unit. In case of a 
fault: Never attempt to repair the unit yourself. Always contact 
our support team first and discuss the fault with them. If ap-
propriate, they may give you instructions on how to clear the 
fault. If this is not possible, send the unit directly to our service 
address.

Transport:

 Take utmost care when transporting the unit, and 

use a sack barrow if possible. Be aware that both the sack bar-
row and the unit can easily fall over as a result of sudden stop-
ping or jolting (uneven ground, lurching movements, etc.).

Replacement  parts:

  During  the  period  of  warranty,  

Lautsprecher Teufel will supply all required replacement parts. 
Your warranty will not be voided as long as you use Teufel spare 
parts to replace any defective components.

Unusual noises:

 If any unusual noises occur during operation, 

or if the sound gets distorted, immediately turn down the am-
plifier volume to a level where the sound returns to normal. 

Replacing the fuse:

Unplug  the  power  cable  before  replacing  the  fuse.  Make  sure 
that the replacement fuse has the same rating as the defec-
tive fuse.

Speaker volume:

 Excessive loudspeaker volume can cause ir-

reversible  hearing  loss.  The  subwoofer  may  emit  high  sound 
pressure levels very unexpectedly when it is suddenly triggered 
into activity by a bass impulse (“Standby/Auto On” mode) – par-
ticularly if the unit is on full volume. As well as physical hearing 
loss, also watch out for psychological stress caused by excessive 
volume. Children and pets are particularly sensitive to noise. Al-
ways set the volume control of your audio system to a level that 
is appropriate to the surroundings. When the system is playing 
at high volume, do not stand too closely to the subwoofer and 
never put your ears directly up to any of the loudspeakers.

Please read the following 

safety guidelines  

very carefully.

Packaging materials, 

particularly plastic bags and 

foils, should be kept out of 

children's reach, as these can be 

dangerous (e.g., risk of  

suffocation). Never leave your 

children alone with electrical 

devices, as there is potentially 

always a risk of electrical shock.

In case of an emergency:

Immediately  disconnect  the 
unit's  power  plug  from  the 
mains  socket.  In  the  following 
cases, please contact one of our 
service technicians:

4

 Power plug or cable

  is damaged

Liquid or other foreign

  substances have entered
   the interior of the unit

The unit has been directly  

  exposed to rain or another  
  type of liquid

The unit is inoperative   

  even though you have    
  followed all the operating
  instructions

The unit has been dropped

  or otherwise damaged   

Lautsprecher  Teufel  is  not  
liable  for  any  incidents  result-
ing  from  disregard  for  the 
safety guidelines.

Summary of Contents for System 9 THX Ultra 2

Page 1: ...Home Theatre Loudspeaker Set with THX Ultra 2 Certification 5 1 Cinema Set 5 1 Concert Set 7 1 Cinema Set Technical specifications and operating manual System 9 THX Ultra 2 Teufel ...

Page 2: ...The warranty cov ers all materials and time needed The warranty does not cover devices damaged as a result of im proper use or electrical mechanical overloading The original Teufel invoice is your proof of war ranty This warranty applies exclusively to loud speakers amplifiers and electronic components purchased by consumers from Teufel for private usage The warranty does not apply to loudspea ker...

Page 3: ...npacking Included components Page 6 Accessories optional Page 7 Speaker positions in the 5 1 configuration Page 9 Speaker positions in the 7 1 configuration Page 11 Connections Page 12 Settings Page 13 Subwoofer controls Remote control Page 14 Problems and solutions Cleaning Page 16 Manual Version 1 1 ...

Page 4: ... special attention to all plug connectors the mains socket and the sub woofer s connector panel Regularly check all powered cables to and from the loudspeakers for insulation issues and breakage If you detect a fault immediately power down all connected units unplug the cables and replace the defective cable Disuse During prolonged periods of disuse holidays etc al ways unplug the subwoofer from t...

Page 5: ...lly read this operating manual Keep the manual in a safe place for later reference If you have any questions feel free to contact our technicians ph 49 30 300 9 300 or write an e mail using the contact form provided on our website www teufel eu Please provide your order number so that we can identify your purchase and provide the best possible support BEFORE you contact us with any questions make ...

Page 6: ... you ever need to ship the speakers back to us for servicing The System 9 THX Ultra 2 ships as a complete surround loudspeaker system Three different configurations are available 5 1 Concert Set 5 1 Cinema Set 7 1 Cinema Set Each set is a different combination of up to three different loudspeaker types Included components 5 1 Concert Set 4 1 x M 9500 SW subwoofer 4 5 x M 950 FCR loudspeakers 4 1 x...

Page 7: ...gnal to both of the subwoofer s stereo inputs this increases the subwoofer s overall volume Teufel NF mono cinch cable This cable is designed for connecting active sub woofers to AV receivers amplifiers and it is shield ed against magnetic in terference A reliable connection is guaranteed by sturdy gold plated connectors This cable is available in several different lengths 2 5 to 15 metres to perf...

Page 8: ...ad dition you can simply wheel the subwoofer out of harm s way when cleaning These rollers are a great alternative to spikes Teufel banana plugs These high quality multi purpose speaker connectors from Teufel are an affordable option to ensure faultless connections between your loudspeakers and amplifier receiver The rugged ba nana design screw connec tor securely holds cables up to 10 mm in diame...

Page 9: ...front speakers should be positioned the same way as any conventional stereo speakers form ing an equilateral triangle with the listener In a home theatre setup the left and right front speakers should be equidistant to the TV screen mounted on the wall or on speaker stands The Teufel M 950 FCR satellite speakers are best mounted on Teufel s speaker stands to be pur chased separately For this purpo...

Page 10: ... 1 40 2 10 m We rec ommend mounting the M 950 D loudspeakers at an angle of 45 degrees which means they can radiate towards the side wall out the loudspeaker front and towards the rear wall out the back If the rear side channels are reflected off both the side and rear walls this will create the desired spatial diffusion Note that the front sides of the dipole speakers should be at least 10 cm rem...

Page 11: ... Cinema Set but a 5 1 Cinema Set with two addi tional M 950 D dipole rear speakers 7 1 speaker placement If you picture a top view ge ometry of your surround setup the four rear spea kers should ideally form an isosceles trapezium Each side of the trapezium should be at least 1 00 m long If the sides have differing lengths or if the four rear speakers are mounted at different heights you can compe...

Page 12: ...tre Outs Connect the subwoofer output Pre Out Sub Out of your AV receiver to the right Line Input R of the subwoofer using a mono cinch cable In this setup the left input Line Input L is not connect ed If you want to feed the Sub Out signal to both of the subwoofer s inputs for an additional bass boost use a Y adapter see Accessories p 7 CENTRE SPEAKER 3UBWOOFER 2 LINE INPUT FYUf YZh FYUf f h 7cbh...

Page 13: ...D 2 is off If your system uses an older model AV receiver or another type of amplifier without a setting for the subwoofer distance The Phase control lets you adjust the sub woofer to the satellite speaker so that the mem branes of all the speakers vibrate in the same direction phase when reproducing signals around the crossover frequency If the phase is set incorrectly this may cause a reduced ba...

Page 14: ...Phase Press this button to change the phase of the subwoofer signal from 0 degrees LED 2 is off to 180 degrees LED 2 is green In Fullrange mode the phase is locked to 0 degrees LED 2 is always off when Fullrange mode is active Mute Press this button to instantly mute the subwoof er While the subwoofer is muted LED 3 is green and flashing Press the button again to unmute the signal and return the s...

Page 15: ...another loudspeaker Out Mains power switch Switch to I to power up the subwoofer switch to 0 to power it down Fuse This is where the mains power fuse is located see page 16 Mains power socket Plug in the mains power cable here Subwoofer controls What the icons mean The lightning arrow symbol inside an equilateral triangle informs the user about the possibility of a dangerous non isolated electrica...

Page 16: ...seful for hum removal Note that you will need to connect all your electrical devices to the line filter Make sure you can return the line filter for a refund if it does not produce the desired results 4 Some types of power multiboxes are also known to produce hum Try eliminating your multibox and plug the subwoofer s power cable directly into the mains socket 5 If possible Unplug the mains cable r...

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