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Concept R 2

Safety guidelines

General note:

 Make sure to read this operating manual care-

fully and in its entirety. Before plugging in the unit 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 unit's set-up and 
ongoingoperation.

Cleaning:

  Avoid  cleaning  the  unit  with  domestic  cleaning 

agents, as these may scratch the surface. Just use a dry cloth. 
Before cleaning the 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 sour-
ces ofsunlight. Do not expose device to dripping or splashing 
water. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases on 
the device.
 

Placement:

  Never  mount  the  unit  loosely  in  a  vehicle,  on  an 

unstable surface, on a loose stand, on unsuitable furniture, or 
with insufficient bracing. The loudspeaker could topple and cau-
se personal injuries, which you will be liable for. Especially when 
speakers 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  speakers  can  cause  considerable  damage,  as 
well as becoming badly damaged themselves. The same applies 
to undersized or unprofessionally installed wall-mounting bra-
ckets,  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  unit  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 loudspeaker, 
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 opera-
tionand 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, table-
cloths, etc. on top of the unit. Most importantly, do not cover up 
the heatsink of the amplifier section or expose it to direct sun-
light. 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 po-

wer source that provides the correct voltage, i.e., the voltage 
indicated 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 to and from the unit flush with the 

floor and walls. Avoid any loops in your cables that could cause 
people to trip up. Cable loops can also cause electrical inter-
ference 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, re-
place the cable. Pay special attention to all plug connectors, the 

mains socket, and the subwoofer's connector panel. Regularly 
check all powered cables to and from the loudspeakers for in-
sulation 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 ourservice 
address.

Transport:

  Take  utmost  care  when  transporting  the  unit, 

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

Replacement  parts:

  During  the  period  of  warranty,  Laut-

sprecher 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 defective 
fuse.

Speaker  volume:

  Excessive  loudspeaker  volume  can  cause 

irreversible 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 up directly to any of the loudspeakers.

Please read the following sa-

fety guidelines very carefully.

Packaging materials, 

particularly plastic bags and 

foils, should 

be kept out of childrens' 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

4

Liquid or other foreign

  substances have entered
  the interior of the unit

4

The unit has been directly

  exposed to rain or 
  another type of liquid

4

The unit is inoperational

  even though you have 
  followed all the operating
  instructions

4

The unit has been dropped

  or otherwise damaged

Lautsprecher  Teufel  is  not  lia-
ble  for  any  incidents  resulting 
from  disregard  for  the  safety 
guidelines.

Summary of Contents for Concept R 2

Page 1: ...Technical specifications and operating manual 5 1 Home Theatre Set with Active Subwoofer Concept R 2 ...

Page 2: ...ofofwarranty Thiswarrantyappliesexclusively to loudspeakers amplifiers and electronic components purchased by consumers from Teufel for private usage The warranty does not apply to loudspeakers amplifiers and electronic components sold to consumers through third party dealers For third party products supplied together with the Teufel system the terms of warranty of the manufacturer in question app...

Page 3: ...elines page 4 Introduction page 5 Unpacking Included components Accessories page 6 Speaker positions in the 5 1 configuration page 7 Audio connections page 9 Settings page 10 Controls subwoofer page 11 Problems and solutions page 12 Manual Version 1 3 ...

Page 4: ...cts If you notice any cable damage re place the cable Pay special attention to all plug connectors the mains socket and the subwoofer s connector panel Regularly check all powered cables to and from the loudspeakers for in sulation 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 o...

Page 5: ...ces that are slightly larger than 30 m2 Before using the loudspeaker set for the first time carefully 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 email using the contact form on our Website www teufel eu Please provide your order number so that we can identify your purch...

Page 6: ...engths 2 5 to 15 metres to perfectly match your requirements Y adapter 1 x socket to 2 x connector A Y adapter lets you feed a mono sub signal to both of the subwoofer s stereo inputs this increases the subwoofer s overall volume Concept R 2 Scope of delivery 41 x CR 1420 SW subwoofer 41 x CR 142 C centre speaker 41 x table mount for CR 142 C 44 x CR 142 FR floorstanding speaker 48 x screws for ba...

Page 7: ...re not the be all and end all but a starting point Ultimately you will know best what works in your room both visually and sonically Trust your eyes and your ears Speaker positions in the 5 1 configuration Centre speaker Thecentrespeakerreproducesvirtuallyallspoken sound including most dialogue In relation to the main listening spot place the CR 142 C centrally under or above the TV screen in orde...

Page 8: ...However you should never put a TV set directly on top of the subwoofer the bass vibrations may cause the TV to gradually slip off which could severely damage both units and possibly cause injury Rear speakers Position the left and right loudspeakers for the rear of the room either behind or to the side of the main listening spot The ideal angle for the rear speakers is parallel to the listener off...

Page 9: ... Line Input L is not connected If you want to feed the Sub Out signal to both of the subwoofer s inputs use a Y adapter see Accessories p 6 Connecting the speakers to an AV surround receiver example 5 1 set up 1 Front centre and rear speakers AV receiver Speaker output Teufel connection panel 2 Subwoofer RCA line output AV receiver Sub out RCA line input Input R Subwoofer Input L R Speaker cable M...

Page 10: ...ncy range around the crossover frequency to vibrate in the same direction If the phase is set incorrectly there may be phase can cellations between the bass frequencies i e the bass is quieter and some of the low frequencies appear to drop out If your subwoofer is positioned between the front speakers we recommend a phase setting of 0 grey area in the diagram on p 7 if the subwoofer is positioned ...

Page 11: ...evel Use these speaker sockets to connect the sub woofer to a conventional stereo amplifier or a surround receiver without a dedicated subwoofer output Do not connect anything here if you are using a multi channel AV receiver with a sub out Power Switch to On to power up the subwoofer switch to Off to power it down Mains power socket Fuse This is where the mains power fuse is located When replacin...

Page 12: ...circuit than the other components Make sure that all connected devices including your computer are powered from the same electrical circuit i e the same mains socket 2 The antenna connected to the audio sys tem or TV has a different ground potential to the antenna socket To test this simply discon nect all the antenna cables from the wall socket If this makes the hum disappear you will need a grou...

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