5.1 home theatre loudspeaker system with active subwoofer (12 pages)
Summary of Contents for Teufel Motiv 5 Digital
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Technical description and operating instructions gb was here Motiv 5 Digital...
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Technical specifications and operating instructions Motiv 5 PC/multimedia/home cinema system with integrated 5.1 amplifier and remote control...
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Version 1.6 the end user has purchased from a different dis- August 2010 tributor. If the Teufel product is sold on privately, the warranty may be transferred to the purchas- er, providing that the original proof of purchase is also transferred.
4 If the appliance has been For ventilation: Slots and openings in the case have been Information on spare parts: Lautsprecher Teufel will provide dropped or damaged in provided for ventilation. Their purpose is to guarantee reliable you with spare parts during the warranty period. Your warranty some other way operation and to prevent the appliance from overheating.
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Instruction Motiv 5 Dear Lautsprecher Teufel customer, Thank you for purchasing this Motiv 5 system. With this speaker set from Teufel, you have cho- sen an elegant and powerful multimedia home entertainment system that, despite its compact dimensions, delivers excellent sound quality.
Unpacking • Contents • Attachments Unpacking First please check that the system is complete. Fold back the flaps on the top of the box, remove the polystyrene packaging and carefully lift each loudspeaker out of the box. Subwoofer We recommend retaining the boxes in order to A 500/6 SW ensure safe transport for any later servicing.
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Attachments (optional) Teufel speaker cable 2 x 2.5 mm Base Teufel M 50 P You can order the accesso- ries shown here from Teufel The highly flexible, unilat- Slimline, height-adjustble online at: erally marked OFC cable base for the Motiv 5 www.teufelaudio.com...
Teufel speakers. Because the centre reproduces actors’ dialogue, this speaker must be positioned as centrally as The recommended set-up on the following pages...
Set-up: Home cinema system Setting up the Motiv 5 as a home cinema sys- When using the Motiv 5 as a home cinema system, The location of the subwoofer is freely selectable we recommended that you focus on the section of and does not affect the other speakers.
Connection: Satellites Connecting the satellites For connecting the satel- phases can result in thin sound, weak bass and lites cut the cable to the reduced stereo characteristics. For multichannel required lengths. Strip surround systems, it is also important that all the plastic coating from speakers are connected with the correct polarity the ends of the speaker cables (as shown).
If your sound card is set up for 5.1 op- sound card. Please refer to the handbook of your eration, you will usually find three 3.5mm mini-jack soundcard. The Teufel system then reproduces the outputs. Connect the card, using three adapters surround signal decoded by the sound card.
Connection: DVD player/recorder Connecting the Motiv 5 to a A selection of suitable DVD players can be found on our DVD player/recorder ment can often be recognised by the fact that website www.teufelaudio.com The Motiv 5 can be used not only for direct con- the DVD player has an analogue 5.1 cinch output in the “FAQ/support”...
Connection: Stereo sources Connecting the Motiv 5 to stereo sources Stereo soundcard, notebook, MP3 player, satellite Here is how it works: receiver, TV set, game console, CD player, DJ mixer, Connect the stereo output of your appliance to Discman, Walkman, etc… the front left/right inputs on the rear connec- tor panel of the subwoofer.
Connection: AV receiver Connecting the Motiv 5 to an AV receiver The numerous possibilities for using the Mo- If the AV receiver/amplifier has preamplifier out- tiv 5 even include connection to an AV receiver. puts for all channels (front R/L, rear R/L, centre Although designed to be fully active, the set is and subwoofer), the Motiv 5 can also be connected partially active in cooperation with an AV receiv-...
Only when the receiver’s decoder assigns the signals coders when splitting the signals. This decoder is optimally will all of the boxes of the Teufel speaker a component of the DVD player software. Its set- set be activated, as the Motiv 5 itself has no built- up options differ greatly from model to model.
“On” . If you set the switch vice (sound card/DVD player/Receiver) here. and amplifiers states that to “Auto” , the subwoofer will switch on automati- Lautsprecher Teufel guarantees T Speaker Out cally when it receives an audiosignal. If it receives proper disposal of these speakers...
Start-up · remote control Start-up What is shown on the subwoofer display: Please note If you are going to be away Switch on the 5.1 amplifier by setting the mains Once the subwoofer has been switched on using for a long period of time or switch on the rear U to “On”...
Decoderstation using an optical cable like Teufel’s der to determine whether the defect is in the satellite or the optical digital cable.
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“The satellites crackle” Our problem-solving tips: Please disconnect the Teufel speaker system from your PC or 4 Position the speakers of the Motiv 5 closer to where you are other connected devices by loosening the cable connection and sitting.
To make sure you are able to enjoy your product from Laut- The speaker system reproduces any kind of acoustic signal that sprecher Teufel for a long time, please note the following tips: it receives from the signal source. It cannot differentiate be- tween useful and disruptive signals.
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Technical specifications and operating instructions Decoderstation 5...
Contents Technische Beschreibung und Bedienungsanleitung Impaq 400 Table of contents Instructions for safety and care Welcome Unpacking • Contents • Attachments Introduction Function Front / Display Decoderstation 5 Back / Decoderstation 5 Remote control Connection Signal sources with digital and analogue outputs Setting the Decoderstation 5 Menu structure Overall volume and equalising the speakers...
Information on wiring: Please place the power cord flat and To make sure you are able to enjoy your Lautsprecher Teufel because safety information has flush to the wall and floor. Cables that are laid loosely present product for a long time, please note the following tips: not been adhered to.
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You have bought a very high quality decoder, be- cause Teufel appliances are fitted with high quali- .............
Introduction About the Decoderstation 5 Decoderstation 5 is a stand-alone decoder that can be used to process audio signals from analo- gue and digital sources. The appliance not only makes it possible to switch between various signals, it can also enhance ste- reo signal sources, for example, for a surround sound experience.
Function: Front / Display Decoderstation 5 Description of the display and operating elements on the front of the Decoderstation 5. Switching on the Decoderstation 5 Operation from the appliance itself Switch on the Decoderstation 5 by pressing the You can control all of the Decoderstation 5 menu dial control.
CD player, video recorder etc.) here. player. Optical 1 · Optical 2 (Digital In) For connecting the decoder with a digital signal source in optical format (Toslink). You can buy the cable required from the Lautsprecher Teufel on- line shop. Decoderstation 5 ·...
Function: Remote control With the included remote control you can fully control all of the Decoderstation 5 settings from the comfort of your sofa. Standby Activate the Decoderstation 5 using the standby button of the remote control. Switches the de- vice to active operation (press once) or back into standby mode (by pressing again).
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Function: Remote control Mode Subwoofer Note You can select the various surround configu- This button leads straight back to the volume You can reproduce all rations of the Decoderstation 5 by repeatedly control of the subwoofer. of the functions of the pressing this button.
Connection Example allocation of inputs and outputs of the Decoderstation 5 Note You can vary the allocation of inputs. For example, the audio output of a TV set can also be operated from 6 x Cinch cable 6 x Cinch cable Aux (here: MP3 player).
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You can obtain the optical cable Decoderstation 5. required from the Teufel online shop. Select the sound setting »5.1 Direct«. Connection to one of the two coaxial digital...
Setting-up the Decoderstation 5 Menu structure You can access the default display settings in the main menu by pressing the push button of the dial MaIn Menu Note control once. InPut The display shows arrows You can find more specific information on naviga- during selection.
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By lowering r raising one ring device, available online in the Teufel shop. channel you can optimise the sound experience for This device will last a lifetime and allows you to make far more precise settings than by ear.
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Setting-up the Decoderstation 5 1 »INPUT« – selecting the input signal 3. »SPEAKER« –Selecting speaker configuration You can choose the desired input signal source You can use the »SPEAKER« option in the menu to using the »INPUT« option in the menu. tell the Decoderstation 5 which scope the con- The following are available: nected speaker set has.
Setting-up the centre delay 5. »DELAY« – Delay * * Note In order for the appliance’s digital signal pro- Setting the surround delay The delay function is only 1 Measure the distance between the cessor (DSP) to be able to convert Dolby and DTS available for 3.1 stereo and multi-channel signals perfectly, it must be aware listening point and the front speakers.
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Settingup the Decoderstation 5 6. »SPEAKER SIZE« If you have left and right front speakers, centre or surround speakers that are large enough for deep You can tell the Decoderstation 5 the size of your bass reproduction, select a configuration with the speakers using the »SPEAKER SIZE«...
Troubleshooting »The rear satellites and/or centre will not play »With computer game consoles no multi-channel with stereo sources such as music CDs (e.g. via tones are reproduced via the digitally connected PC or DVD player).« sound cards.« Use the remote control to switch the decoder into Lots of sound chips are able to create surround Pro Logic mode or into one of the DSP modes (3.1 sound in real time and emit via the analogue...
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Technical description and operating instructions for the Decoderstation 5 Please contact our service department if you have any questions, suggestions or if there is anything you think we could do better. Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH Bülowstraße 66 10783 Berlin · Germany Tel.: +49(30) 30 09 30 0 Fax: +49(30) 30 09 30 30 www.teufel.eu...
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