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- Page 1 Technical Description and Operating Instructions Motiv 2 Fully active 2.1 multimedia set...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents General notes and information .......... 3 Use ..................12 For your information ........... 3 Activating and deactivating ........12 Original packaging ............3 Automatic activation/deactivation ....12 Complaints ..............3 Selecting the signal source ........12 Contact ................ 3 Adjusting the volume ..........12 Proper use ..............3 Adjusting the system volume ......12 Adjusting the subwoofer volume.......12 Safety notes ................. 4 Mute ..............12 Caution icons . -
Page 3: General Notes And Information
General notes and information Notice Contact The information in this document may change without prior For questions, suggestions or any other issues please notice and in no way constitutes any liability on the part of contact our customer service department: Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH. Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH No part of these instructions may be reproduced in any Gewerbehof Buelowbogen form or be broadcasted in any way electronically, mechani- Buelowstrasse 66 cally, by photocopy or recording without the written permis- 10783 Berlin (Germany) sion of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH. Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free) © Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930 Version 1.0, January 2013 E-Mail: service@teufelaudio.com www.teufelaudio.com Original packaging... -
Page 4: Safety Notes
Safety notes Caution icons Danger Risk of electric shock! You will find the following caution icons in these instructions: Faulty installation of electrical equipment or mains voltage which is too high can cause High risk! Failure to observe the warning may Danger electric shocks. result in severe personal injury or death. • The unit is suitable for use with a power supply Moderate risk! Failure to observe the warning Attention voltage of 230 V~/50 Hz. Make sure that the mains may result in property damage. voltage is correct. For more information, refer to the Minor risk! Points which should be observed nameplate. when handling the unit. • Check the unit regularly for damage. If the unit’s case or mains cable is defective or shows other signs of visible damage, disconnect the power Safety notes plug immediately and do not operate the unit. • The standby button does not disconnect the unit form Danger to hearing! the power supply. For this reason, arrange the unit so Extended listening at high volumes may lead... -
Page 5: Explanation Of Symbols
• Do not allow battery acid to come into contact with Attention! Risk of damage! skin, eyes or mucus membranes. In case of contact The Speaker out (21) jacks are not suitable with acid rinse the affected part immediately with for connecting headphones. Connecting plenty of plain water and if necessary see a doctor. headphones to these jacks could seriously damage the headphones and the unit. Danger Danger to children! • Only connect satellite speakers, which belong to the Motiv 2 system, to the Speaker out (21) jacks. Children can become trapped in the packing film when playing and suffocate. • Do not allow children to play with the unit or the pack- ing film. Danger of suffocation. • Ensure that children do not remove small parts from the unit or pull them off of the unit (e.g. the batter- Explanation of symbols ies from the remote control, knobs or plug adapters). They could swallow the parts and choke. If, however, a battery is swallowed, immediately con- Safety category II sult a physician together with your child. -
Page 6: Overview
Overview Product contents a 1 x subwoofer MT 20/3 SW b 2 x satellite speaker MT 2 F c 1 x remote control d 2 x speaker stand for satellite speakers e 1 x power cord f 2 x speaker cable Check to be sure • Check that all items have been delivered and that noth- ing is damaged. • If the delivery is incomplete or you find damage sus- tained in transit, do not operate the unit but contact our service department (see page 3). Control elements and connections Front of subwoofer Item Name Description Switch the unit on or to standby Assign the volume control (subwoofer/complete system) VOL – / + Increase/decrease the volume Sensor for remote control Select the signal source at the... - Page 7 Subwoofer backside Item Name Description Mains fuse – 12 13 Connector jack for power – cord Power On/Off Mains switch Connector jack for head- HEADPHONES phones with 3.5 mm phone jack AUX 2 Analogue input jack (3.5 mm) AUX 1 Analogue input jack (2x RCA) COAXIAL Digital input jack (RCA) OPTICAL Digital input jack (TOSLINK) Selector switch for a location STAND on the wall or a free-standing setup Phase control for the PHASE subwoofer (0°/180°) Automatic activation/deacti- AUTO POWER vation or permanent activa- tion USB jack for the power supply of a feeder (e.g. MP3 player...
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Page 8: Preparation
Preparation Unpacking • Carefully open the box and carefully lift out the speakers with the EPE foam parts without touching the dia- Satellit Satellit phragms. links Subwoofer rechts Setup notes Note Our website contains comprehensive notes for correct setup. • Select a stable, level base. • Make sure that the environment is clean and free from dust. • Avoid placing the unit close to sources of heat or in direct sunlight. • Arrange the connector cables so that they do not pose a trip hazard. • Do not place any heavy objects on the cables or the Set up as a stereo system speakers. • Set up the satellite speakers such that they are at an equal distance from the listener on both the left and right side (if possible) or mount them on the wall. Satellit Subwoofer Satellit • If you are using the unit as a PC system, set up the satel- links rechts lite speakers at an equal distance to the right and left... -
Page 9: Wall Mounting
Wall mounting If you would like to mount the satellite speakers on a wall, please use wall brackets from our product range. Suitable speaker stands are also available in our webshop. Please observe the product's operating instructions during assembly. The thread insert (22) is used to mount the satellite speak- ers on the wall brackets/speaker stands. Remote control battery An insulation strip has been applied between the battery and the contact. It ensures that the battery still has a full charge upon delivery. Simply pull off this strip. Changing the battery You should change the battery if the remote control stops working properly or after 2 years at the latest. Battery type: CR 2025 LITHIUM BATTERY. To change the battery remove the battery compartment cover from the remote control and change the batteries. Make sure the polarity is correct! Danger Risk of explosion/heath hazard! Lithium batteries can explode or be hazard- ous to health if handled improperly. • Please follow all safety notes on page 5. • Motiv 2... -
Page 10: Connecting
• Connect the two satellite speakers to the jacks (21) us- ing the enclosed speaker cables f . Attention! Risk of damage! Normal stereo RCA cables are not suitable and may damage the Motiv 2 system. • Only use the enclosed speaker cables. Attention! Risk of damage! The Speaker out (21) jacks are not suitable for connecting headphones. Connecting headphones to these jacks could seriously damage the headphones and the unit. • Only connect satellite speakers, which belong to the Motiv 2 system, to the Speaker out (21) jacks. Connection to the grid • Connect the power cord e to the jack (10) and insert the power plug in an easily accessible socket. • Motiv 2... -
Page 11: Connection Example For Source Feeders
AUDIO OUT RCA audio AUDIO OUT cable Blu-ray/DVD player Fibre glass cable with TOSLINK plugs Motiv 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL AUDIO OUT Sat receiver USB cable (only for power supply) RCA coaxial cable Stereo cable with 3.5 mm phone jacks Smartphone or MP3 player • This connection example only shows a few connection • If your TV set does not have separate audio output options. Often you can choose between several con- jacks, you can transmit the sound to the Motiv 2 system nection variants for a unit. Please read the operating using a scart/RCA adapter. instructions for the respective unit in this regard. • You can also use the optical or coaxial output as an alternative to the analogue audio output. • Motiv 2... -
Page 12: Use
Automatic activation/deactivation Configure the automatic activation function with the AUTO POWER (19) switch: Auto The subwoofer will activate as soon as an audio sig- nal is present at one of the input jacks. If there is no audio signal for approx. 20 minutes, the subwoofer will switch to standby. The subwoofer is always on. Selecting the signal source • Push the button for the respective input jack, which the source feeder is connected to. The text on the selected button will light up. If you have connected the units as shown in the example on page 11, you must select the signal sources on Motiv 2 as follows: Button to be pushed Signal source Input jack Unit Remote control TV set / PC AUX 1 (14) MP3 player AUX 2 (13) Sat receiver COAXIAL (15) DVD player... -
Page 13: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the sound Treble and bass • Adjusting the treble: Push the buttons TREBLE (30). • Adjusting the bass: Push the buttons BASS (31). Location Depending on the location of the satellite speakers, move the switch STAND (17) to the setting – Wall if you have set up the satellite speakers on a table and/or close to a wall – Free if the satellite speakers are free-standing within the room. Phase • Turn phase shifting (180°) for the subwoofer on and off with the switch Phase (18). Choose a setting at which the subwoofer emits the loudest and most precise sound. Note: You can make additional changes to the sound settings on the source feeders them- selves. Power supply for feeders The subwoofer features a USB jack (20) for supplying feed- ers such as MP3 players or smartphones with power. You can connect all devices operating at a voltage of 5 V DC and requiring no more than 0.5 A to this jack. -
Page 14: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning Clean the speakers regularly with a soft, damp microfiber Attention! Risk of damage! cloth. Please be absolutely sure to observe the following Using the wrong cleaning materials may dam- notes in the process: age the delicate surface of the case. • If possible, only use plain water without any additives. Danger Risk of electric shock! In case of stubborn marks, a mild soap solution may In contact with live parts, water can lead to be used. electric shock or short circuit. • In no circumstances should caustic cleaning prod- • Make sure that no liquids penetrate the unit. ucts, white spirit, thinners, petrol or similar be used • Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning. for cleaning. Protecting the environment Batteries and rechargeable batteries Disposal of the unit Batteries and rechargeable batteries must Used units must not be disposed of with not be disposed of with household waste! -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Input signal is too weak. Increase the volume of the signal source. Jack HEADPHONES (12) is acti- Deactivate the jack with the button (34). vated. The headphones are not The jack HEADPHONES (12) is Activate the jack with the button (34). This will working. deactivated. mute the subwoofer and satellite speakers. The subwoofer hums. The buzzing is caused by problems Buy a line filter and connect it to the unit. with the power supply. The buzzing is caused by a multiple Use another multi-outlet power strip or connect the socket. subwoofer directly to the wall socket. It may also help to insert the power plug the other way around. Playback is noisy. Generally speaking, the Motiv 2 is Ensure that the source is sending a clear signal to the a very low-noise system. In the high Motiv 2 system. range area, very high-resolution speaker systems can expose the poor quality of a signal source (e.g. from MP3 files). • Motiv 2... -
Page 16: Technical Data
Subwoofer MT 20/3 SW Max. power consumption: 300 W Operating voltage: 230 V~, 50 Hz Dimensions (W x H x D) 350 x 390 x 355 mm Net weight: 13.5 kg MT 2 F satellite speakers Dimensions (W x H x D): 125 x 125 x 115 mm Net weight: 120 g You can find further technical data on our website. No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information. Technical changes, typographical errors and other er- rors reserved. This product conforms with Council of the European Union guidelines 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC For questions, suggestions or other issues please contact our customer service department: Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Tel.: 00800 200 300 40 (toll-free) No liability is accepted for the ac- Gewerbehof Buelowbogen - Aufgang D1 Fax: +49 (0)30 - 300 930 930 curacy of this information. Technical 10783 Berlin (Germany), Buelowstr. 66 www.teufelaudio.com changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved. Instruction No. 92343 GB 20130130 / HCHAM...
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