Loewe klang 5 Subwoofer Manual

The Loewe klang 5 subwoofer is designed for Loewe TV sets and Loewe speaker systems. The device has a powerful bass amplifier and is prepared for wireless operation with the Wireless Digital Audio Link function.

Loewe TV sets with integrated digital multi-channel audio decoder direct the sound signals and information on the set settings via the DIGITAL AUDIO LINK IN connection to the subwoofer. You can conveniently configure the configuration and settings for the klang 5 subwoofer and the connected speakers via the current Loewe TV sets. The connection via DIGITAL AUDIO LINK OUT also offers the possibility to connect a second subwoofer to obtain a balanced and even more powerful bass.

Via an analogue LINE IN connector, you can also use the klang 5 subwoofer for Loewe TV sets without DIGITAL AUDIO LINK connector or other audio sources.

With the aim of a safe and long-term fault-free use of your Loewe Audio System, before putting the loudspeaker into operation, please read the Safety Instructions.

Delivery specification

• Loewe klang 5 subwoofer
• Mains cable
• Digital Audio Link-cable
• Cable holding-down device
• L-key
• 2x screws Torx T20
• Operating manual

Safety Instructions

For your safety, and to avoid unnecessary damage to your unit, please read and follow the safety instructions below:

This device has been built exclusively for private use in domestic environments. Warranty services cover this intended use.

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the unit. There are no parts inside the unit that can be repaired by the user. Repairs should only be carried out by a Loewe dealer.

Intended Use

The unit is intended exclusively for the playback of audio signals.

Do not put down! P lace the loudspeaker only on the pre-assembled rubber feet.

Do not place objects containing liquids on top of the unit.

Candles and other open flames must be kept away from the unit at all times to prevent the spread of fire.

If you have moved the unit out of the cold into a warm environment, leave it switched off for about an hour to avoid condensation forming. Connect the loudspeakers to the power supply when they reach room temperature. This prevents serious damage to the components.

Protect the unit from...

• Water, dampness, dripping or sprayed water or steam
• Impacts and mechanical stresses
• magnetic and electric fields
• higher electrical powers than specified
• cold, heat, direct sunlight and high temperature fluctuations.
• Dust
• Covering which obstructs air circulation
• Interference with the internal workings of the unit

Mains cable/power supply

Pull the power plug before connecting or disconnecting other devices or speakers.

Do not operate the unit unattended. In case of longer absence, pull out the power plug.

The power plug of the TV set must be easily accessible so that the TV can be disconnected from the power supply at all times.

When unplugging the unit from the mains, pull at the connector body and not at the cable. The cables in the mains plug could otherwise be damaged and could cause a short-circuit when plugged in again.

Pull out the power cable during thunderstorms. A voltage surge caused by lightning conducted through the mains could damage the unit.

Lay the speaker and power cables in such a way that they cannot be damaged. The power cable may not be kinked or laid over sharp edges, not stood on and not exposed to chemicals; the latter also applies to the system as a whole. A power cable with damaged insulation can lead to electric shocks and is a fire risk and must therefore be changed before operation of the set continues.

Installation

Place the unit on a firm, level surface.

Do not set up the unit near strong heat sources or in direct sunlight.

The safest position to operate your klang 5 subwoofer loudspeakers is at ground level.

The speakers generate magnetic dispersion fields which act in the vicinity of the housing. We recommend a minimum distance of > 0.5 m from magnetically sensitive equipment, such as magnetic data media etc.

Air circulation and high temperatures

Under no circumstances, the air supply of the Loewe klang 5 subwoofer may be obstructed. Make sure it is far enough away (> 10 cm) from the floor or wall.

When installing in a cabinet or closed shelf: leave (> 10 cm) free space around the unit to allow the air to circulate freely, thereby avoiding a build-up of heat and an influence on the sound reproduction.

Cleaning

Clean the top side of the subwoofer made of aluminium with a damp, soft and clean cloth only (without any abrasive cleaning agent).

The housing of the subwoofer is fabric covered. Vacuum the surface regularly with a soft brush attachment.

In case of dirt or stains:

Moisten a soft, colour-neutral cloth with detergent or normal stain remover and gently rub away the stain. You can also treat the stain directly with normal dry stain remover spray (vacuum up powder).

Do not moisten the fabric cover directly with detergent or stain remover (risk of encrustation). Do not use any solvents to clean the fabric.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using stain removers.

There is an increased risk of encrustation when cleaning the cloth grills with nicotine deposits.

Mounting the cable holding-down device

The cable holding-down device is exclusively used for cable routing! It has not been designed as a carrying handle!

The screws of the cable holding-down device must not be screwed into the thread up to stop without the cable holding-down device!

Exercise due care when handling tools.

Preparing the subwoofer

Remove the separate package from the Loewe klang 5 transport box. Lift the subwoofer out of the box and place the subwoofer with its top side on a soft, clean surface. You can use the fleece from the packaging material.

Mounting

1. Only screw the two supplied screws into the threads provided so that they cannot fall off by themselves.
   
2. Slide the cable holding-down device with its open side from below between the screw head and the subwoofer.
   
3. Turn the screws hand-tight using the supplied L-key.

Connectors and operating controls

1. 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz – Mains connection
2. DIGITAL AUDIO LINK IN – Audio input (digital)
3. DIGITAL AUDIO LINK OUT – Audio output (digital)
4. SERVICE – Service interface for internal purposes
5. LINE OUT – LEFT/RIGHT – Audio output left (analogue)
6. LINE IN – LEFT/RIGHT – Audio input left (analogue)
7. MODE – Setting/display of the on/off behaviour of the subwoofer
8. POLARITY – Setting/display of the phasing
9. SUBWOOFER GAIN – Setting/display of the bass intensity
10. SUBWOOFER POSITION – Setting/display of the subwoofer position
11. PAIRING/RESET – Establishing the connection to Loewe klang link (Wireless Digital Audio Link)

Configuration examples

Only one of the given examples is possible at the same time.

Connector/set-up solution with one subwoofer (2.1 system)

When configuring a 2.1 system, the subwoofer is connected to the audio source either via DIGITAL AUDIO LINK IN or LINE IN. In a 2.1 system, two speakers are connected to the subwoofer; this applies only to the connection via LINE IN.

How to connect the subwoofer via DIGITAL AUDIO LINK is described in the "Connecting Loewe klang 5 subwoofer via Digital Audio Link" section. The connection via LINE IN is described in the "Connecting Loewe klang 5 subwoofer via LINE IN" section.

Connection/set-up solution with two subwoofers via WIRELESS DIGITAL AUDIO LINK (5.2 system)

Your speakers and subwoofers have been already prepared by Loewe for wireless operation at the factory. The function can be used with the Loewe klang link box. To do this, connect the box to your TV set using the DIGITAL AUDIO LINK cable.

How to connect the Loewe klang link box can be found in the instruction manual supplied with the Loewe klang link box.

Connection/set-up solution with two subwoofers via DIGITAL AUDIO LINK and LOEWE KLANG LINK (5.2 system)

If you use a 5.2 system with a Loewe klang link box, you can connect the speakers and subwoofers much more easily and without much effort. This applies also to other connection/set-up solutions using the Loewe klang link box.

How to connect the subwoofer via DIGITAL AUDIO LINK is described in the "Connecting Loewe klang 5 subwoofer via Digital Audio Link" section.

Connecting Loewe klang 5 subwoofer via Digital Audio Link

Via the DIGITAL AUDIO LINK IN interface, you can digitally connect the klang 5 subwoofer to your TV set ⁽¹.

Disconnect all devices from the mains before connecting.

Using the included digital audio link cable, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO LINK interface of the Loewe TV set to the DIGITAL AUDIO LINK IN interface of the klang 5 subwoofer. If you want to connect another klang 5 subwoofer or klang 5 speaker, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO LINK OUT interface of the first subwoofer/speaker to the DIGITAL AUDIO LINK IN interface of the second subwoofer/speaker.

You can connect the subwoofer to your existing system at any point. After a speaker of the Loewe klang 5 series already integrated via DIGITAL AUDIO LINK, or directly after your TV set.

Connect the speaker cable to the speaker according to the corresponding installation instructions.

Use the mains cable supplied to connect the 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz socket of the klang 5 subwoofer to a 220-240V 50/60 Hz socket.

⁽¹ Availability and position of the DIGITAL AUDIO LINK interface depends on the type of TV set.

Connecting Loewe klang 5 subwoofer via LINE IN

Via the LINE IN analogue interface, you can connect the klang 5 subwoofer to your TV set or any audio source.

Disconnect all devices from the mains before connecting.

Connect the analogue audio output AUDIO OUT ⁽¹ of the TV set or of another audio source with the LINE IN audio inputs LEFT/RIGHT of the subwoofer. To do so, use the supplied 3.5 mm jack/2 x cinch audio cable. If an audio source is used, which has separate jacks for left/right; use appropriate standard cinch cables.

Connect the speaker of the Loewe klang 5 series that is positioned to the left of your TV set to the white jack (LEFT) of the subwoofer using a cinch cable.

Connect the speaker of the Loewe klang 5 series that is positioned to the right of your TV set to the red jack (RIGHT) of the subwoofer using a cinch cable.

Connect the cables to the speaker according to the corresponding installation instructions.

Use the mains cable supplied to connect the 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz socket of the klang 5 subwoofer to a 220-240V 50/60 Hz socket.

If the menu item TV speaker is active in the sound components wizard of the Loewe TV set, it may happen that after turning on the TV set, the klang 5 subwoofer connected to AUDIO OUT is operated at a high volume. Therefore, select in the sound components wizard first the Speaker system (AUDIO OUT) ⁽¹ before connecting the subwoofer to the mains.

⁽¹ For Loewe TV sets as of chassis SL3xx and software V2.2.13 without AUDIO OUT connector, use the HEADPHONE connector.

Settings directly on the klang 5 subwoofer

Before commencing the start-up and settings, please make sure that all cables are connected correctly.

Status LED

Meaning of the colours of the status LED:

Status appears for ca 15 min., then the LED will turn off.

Settings via control buttons

Using several control buttons you can make various settings on the subwoofer. The corresponding LEDs indicate the status. The LED display switches off after ca 15 min.; when pressing one of the control buttons, the LEDs turn on again.

The handling of the settings directly on the subwoofer will depend on the connection types of the subwoofer. Depending on whether the subwoofer is connected via DIGITAL AUDIO LINK or LINE IN to the TV or an audio source.

When the subwoofer is connected to a Loewe TV set (chassis SL3xx and higher versions) via DIGITAL AUDIO LINK, the POLARITY and SUBWOOFER GAIN settings can only be made via the TV set. A local change on the klang 5 subwoofer will not result in a feedback to the TV set.

When connecting the subwoofer to a TV or any audio source via LINE IN, these settings must be made directly on the klang 5 subwoofer.

All set values remain unchanged after the subwoofer has been switched on and off.

MODE settings

With the MODE button you can set the on/off behaviour of the subwoofer. The LED indicator ON shows the selected mode. If this LED lights, the ON mode is active. If no LED lights, AUTO ON/OFF is active.

The setting for MODE will only be made locally on the subwoofer.

Selecting AUTO ON/OFF:

By selecting AUTO ON/OFF, the subwoofer automatically switches on from standby, when a connected TV set is switched on at the DIGITAL AUDIO LINK IN or WIRELESS DIGITAL AUDIO LINK connector or when an audio signal is applied at the cinch jacks LINE IN (LEFT/RIGHT).

If both connectors are simultaneously used (switched on TV set at DIGITAL AUDIO LINK, audio source signal at LINE IN) DIGITAL AUDIO LINK has priority. If you switch the TV set at DIGITAL AUDIO LINK to standby mode, the subwoofer automatically switches to LINE IN.

If the TV set connected to the subwoofer at DIGITAL AUDIO LINK IN is switched to standby, or an audio signal is not applied at LINE IN, the subwoofer in AUTO ON/OFF mode will automatically switch off after 10 min (standby mode).

When connected to LINE IN, the subwoofer may be automatically turned on, if we have interference signals on the audio lines (LINE IN).

When connected to LINE IN, the subwoofer can switch off automatically during longer, very quiet periods. In this case, increase the volume.

Selecting ON:

When being in mode ON, the subwoofer will automatically switch off after 4 hours (standby mode), on the condition that the TV set connected to the subwoofer at DIGITAL AUDIO LINK or WIRELESS DIGITAL AUDIO LINK is switched to standby or an audio signal is not applied at LINE IN.

POLARITY settings

With the POLARITY button you can set the phasing of the subwoofer. The two LED indicators 0º and 180º indicate the selected setting.

Test both values (0º and 180º) and select the one with which you perceive a clearer bass reproduction at your listening position.

When connecting the subwoofer via DIGITAL AUDIO LINK, the setting is made in the sound components wizard (Setting of the subwoofer phase) on the TV set.

Adjusting the SUBWOOFER GAIN

Using the SUBWOOFER GAIN +/- buttons you can adjust the basic bass volume. The three LED indicators -6 dB / 0 dB / +6dB indicate the adjusted volume.

The adjustment range of -6 dB to +6 dB can be changed in steps of 1 dB. The corresponding LED will light up for the values -6 dB, 0dB and +6dB. For intermediate values, the LEDs will be dimmed accordingly.

When connecting the subwoofer via DIGITAL AUDIO LINK, the subwoofer volume is set in the sound components wizard (Adjusting the speaker volume) on the TV set.

Setting the SUBWOOFER POSITION

When using the SUBWOOFER POSITION button, you can set the lowest frequency ranges (20 Hz - 50 Hz) for bass reproduction to be raised or lowered. The three LED indicators CORNER / WALL / FREE indicate the selected setting.

The setting for SUBWOOFER POSITION will only be made locally on the subwoofer.

Selecting CORNER:

When the subwoofer is near the corner of the room, select the setting CORNER (-3 dB).

Selecting WALL:

When the subwoofer is near a wall, select the setting WALL (0 dB).

Selecting FREE:

When the subwoofer is in free space, select the setting FREE (+3 dB).

PAIRING/RESET Setting

To use the function (WIRELESS DIGITAL AUDIO LINK), you need the Loewe klang link box and a TV set (chassis SL3xx or higher with software V4.1.x or higher) with a digital audio link connection.

The Loewe klang link box is not included in the set of equipment supplied.

When pressing the PAIRING/RESET button, the subwoofer is ready to be wirelessly integrated into an existing system, or to be connected alone to the Loewe klang link box and the TV set.

Meaning of the LED after pressing the PAIRING/RESET button:

Permanently: The subwoofer has found the Loewe klang link box and is connected to it.

Flashing: The subwoofer has not yet/not found the Loewe klang link box. If there is still no connection after 1 minute, a new attempt must be initiated manually.

Connecting the Loewe klang 5 subwoofer via Loewe klang link

You cannot use the system in a mixed mode. You must decide between a wireless or wired connection. Your TV set detects automatically whether it is connected wirelessly or wired.

The sound components wizard can be opened via System settings – Connections – Sound components.

Once you have selected Pairing and aroused the speaker/subwoofer by pressing any button, press the PAIRING button for every Loewe klang 5 speaker/ subwoofer. The speakers/subwoofer and your TV set connect themselves now automatically. The connected speakers/subwoofer are now shown in the Linking menu.

Complete linking.

When the pairing has been performed properly, the Loewe klang 5 system can now be configured via the TV set.

Configuration of the klang 5 subwoofer (DIGITAL AUDIO LINK/WIRELESS DIGITAL AUDIO LINK)

After switching on the TV set, the sound components wizard detects that a Loewe klangSound system was connected to DIGITAL AUDIO LINK and automatically displays it in the sound components wizard. A system 3.1 is assumed as a configuration example.

The sound components wizard can be opened via System settings – Connections – Sound components.

The automatic recognition of the Loewe klang Sound system is dependent on the Loewe chassis type and the software version used (as of chassis type SL3xx and software version V4.x). For other types of chassis/ software versions call manually the sound components wizard to select the Speaker system (DIGITAL AUDIO LINK). The order and appearance of the menu items can be different from the case described here.

Configuration of the klang 5 subwoofer (LINE IN)

Configure the sound components wizard of the Loewe TV set telling that you use a klang 5 subwoofer that is connected to AUDIO OUT ⁽¹ via LINE IN of the TV set. A system 3.1 is assumed as a configuration example.

When the klang 5 subwoofer is connected to AUDIO OUT ⁽¹ and you want to return to the selection of TV speakers , unplug the power cord of the subwoofer before you select the TV speakers. At the AUDIO OUT ⁽¹ connector, the audio signal may be output with high volume in the selection of TV speakers.

⁽¹ For TV set types without AUDIO OUT, use the HEADPHONE connector.

TV speakers + Subwoofer

Subwoofer + ext. front speakers

Software update

Software update via DIGITAL AUDIO LINK

If a new version of the Loewe klang 5 subwoofer software is available during an update of the TV software, it will also be updated via the DIGITAL AUDIO LINK interface. For more information on the software update, refer to the instruction manual of your TV set.

During the update, you must not unplug the subwoofer.

Specifications

Disposal

Cardboard box and packaging

In line with national regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, we pay a fee to authorised recyclers who collect packaging from dealers. Nevertheless, we recommend that you keep the original cardboard box and the rest of the packaging materials so that the device can, if necessary, be transported under the safest possible conditions.

The device

Attention: The EU Directive 2012/19/EU governs the proper return, handling and recycling of used electronic appliances. Old electronic devices must therefore be disposed of separately. Never dispose of this device in normal domestic waste! You can hand in your old unit free of charge at identified collection points or to your dealer if you buy a similar new unit. Additional details about return (also for non EU countries) are available from your local municipal authority.

Conformity / Manufacturer's declaration

Loewe Technologies hereby declares that this product meets the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all applicable EU directives.

You can find the complete declaration of conformity in the product selection at: www.loewe.tv/int/my-loewe

Legal details

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Editorial date 09/17-3.0 PS
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