Teufel L430 Column speakers Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Teufel
Table of Contents
Teufel L430 Column speakers Instruction Manual
General notes and information
Proper use
Only use the speakers as described in these operating instructions. Any other use will be deemed as not in accordance with the instructions and may lead to damage of property or even persons. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by use not in accordance with the instructions. The speakers are intended for private use.
Before operating the speakers,
please read the safety notes and operating instructions carefully.
This is the only way to use all functions safely and reliably. Keep the
operating instructions safe and pass them on to anyone who may own the unit
after you.
Notice
The information in this document may change without prior notice and in no way constitutes any liability on the part of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH. No part of these instructions may be reproduced in any form or be broadcasted in any way electronically, mechanically, by photocopy or recording without the written permission of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
Original packaging
If you wish to exercise your right of return, we ask that you be absolutely sure to hold onto the packaging. We can only accept the return of a device WITH THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. Empty boxes are not available!
Complaints
In case of a complaint we implicitly need your invoice number and the serial or lot number for processing. The serial number can be found on the back side of the device.
Many thanks for your support!
Contact
Please contact our customer service with any questions, suggestions or
criticism:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Str. 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Phone 00800 – 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
Service:
www.teufelaudio.com/service
Contact:
www.teufelaudio.com/contact
Safety notes
Caution icons
You will find the following caution icons in these instructions:
= High risk ! Failure to observe the warning may result in severe personal injury or death.
= Moderate risk ! Failure to
observe the warning may = result in property damage.
= Minor risk! Points which should be observed when = handling the unit.
Danger to hearing
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss.
Particularly when the subwoofer has been set to maximum volume and the unit is
activated, very high noise pressure may suddenly be produced. This may have
psychological consequences and also cause physical injury.
Children and pets are particularly at risk.
- Set your signal source unit volume control to a low setting.
- When the volume is set high, always keep a certain distance from the unit and never place your ear directly on the speaker.
- To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening at high volume.
Danger to children!
Children can become trapped in the packing fi lm
when playing and suffocate.
- Do not allow children to play with the unit or the packing film. Danger of suffocation.
- Ensure that children do not remove small parts from the unit or take them off of the unit (e.g. control knobs or plug adapters). They could swallow the parts and choke.
Never allow children to operate electrical devices unsupervised.
Danger of injury/damage!
Incorrect location may result in damage.
- Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles, in unstable locations, on wobbly stands or furniture, on underdimensioned brackets etc. The speakers could tip or fall down and cause injury to persons or be damaged.
- Place the speakers on the ground only.
- Place the speakers in such a way that they cannot be knocked over unseen and make sure that the cables do not pose a trip hazard.
- Carefully follow the installation instructions.
- Only use the supplied base plate.
- Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e.g. heaters, ovens, other heat generating equipment such as amplifi ers etc.).
Fire hazard!
Improper use may lead to damage or fi re
- Do not place open fl ames such as burning candles or similar on the unit.
- Ensure suffi cient ventilation.
- Do not place the unit in direct sunlight.
- Only use the unit in indoor areas.
- Do not operate the unit in moist areas and protect it from drops of water and splash water.
Also take care not to stand vases or other containers filled with liquid on or near the unit in order to avoid liquid getting into the housing.
Warning of damage to property!
The isolation pads can produce discolouration on sensitive surfaces.
- On parquet, varnished wood and similar surfaces, you should stick felt gliders to the rubber feet of the speaker stand or put blankets or small carpets under them. This will prevent discolouration of the floor over the long term.
Product contents
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2 x column speaker L 430 FR
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2 x base plate
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8 x screw
Preparation
Mounting the base plate
The base plate with spikes ensures a safe position of the speaker and it minimises vibrations.
You need a hexagon srew driver M4 (2,5 mm) for assembly.
- Lay the column speaker ① carefully with the back side on a soft, padded base (e.g. on the polystyrene pads from the packaging).
- Place the base plate ② carefully on the speaker bottom and screw tighten it with four screws ③.
Setup and connection
Setup
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 speakers.
- Make sure that the speaker has a stable position to prevent vibrations.
Connecting
Danger of injury/damage!
Arrange the cables so that they do not pose a trip hazard.
- Pull the power plug of your AV receiver or multi-channel active subwoofer out of the socket.
- Lay the speaker cables from your AV receiver or multi-channel active subwoofer to each speaker. These cables should be high-quality double-wire speaker cable with marked strands. The cross section should amount to 2.5 mm2.
- A connector comprising two terminals is located on the back side of each speaker, to which you have to connect the speaker cables.
- The terminal clips are each marked red (+) and black (-).
Make sure the polarity is correct!
Connect the like coloured terminals. Otherwise the sound quality will suffer.
The speaker connections of your AV receiver or multichannel active subwoofer
should be marked similarly. The strands of the speaker cables are marked with
different colours or shapes.
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Split the single wire down to approx. 30 mm on both ends and strip approx. 10 mm of insulation off of each cord.
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Twist the stripped single wire ends together so that no wire protrudes. Tin coating is not necessary.
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Turn the connector terminal counterclockwise until loose.
Run the stripped cable end into the now visible hole. Close the terminal by turning it clockwise. The cable has now been clamped in place. -
Connect the cables to the other speaker in the same way.
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Connect the speaker cables to your AV receiver or multichannel active subwoofer. The operating instructions of the appliance should contain notes on this.
Crossover frequency
The ideal separation frequency on the AV preamplifier/receiver or Teufel DecoderStation for the column speaker L 430 FR is 120 Hz.
Cleaning and care
Clean the speaker regularly with a soft, damp microfi bre cloth.
Please be absolutely sure to observe the following notes in the process:
- If possible, only use plain water without any additives. In case of stubborn marks, a mild soap solution may be used.
- Make sure that no liquid penetrates the unit.
Risk of damage!
Using the wrong cleaning materials may damage the delicate surface of the
case.
If possible, only use plain water without any additives. In case of stubborn
marks, a mild soap solution may be used. In no circumstances should caustic
cleaning products, white spirit, thinners, petrol or similar be used for
cleaning.
Troubleshooting
The following advice should help you to solve problems. If this does not help, you will fi nd useful information in the detailed FAQs on our website. Otherwise, please contact our hotline. Take note of the warranty instructions.
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Playback is noisy. | In general, the speaker is very low-noise. In most cases, |
the speaker system with exceptional resolution in the high range area can
expose the poor quality of a signal source (e.g. from MP3 fi les).| Ensure
that the source is sending a clear signal.
The sound seems dull.| The speakers have been connected with the wrong poles.|
Verify the correct connection of the cables for all speakers.
Technical data
Dimensions (HxWxD)| 1143 mm x 91 mm x 91 mm with base plate; 15 mm less in
hight without.
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Base plat| 250 mm x 250 mm
Weight| 5.8 kg each unit
Nominal impedance| 4–8 Ω
Technical changes reserved!
You can fi nd further technical data on our website.
Declaration of Conformity
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH declares that this product complies with the relevant
European and national directives. The full text of the CE Declaration of
Conformity can be found at this web address:
www.teufel.de/konformitaetserklaerungen
www.teufelaudio.com/declaration-of-conformity
Disposal
Important information in accordance with the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (Germany: ElektroG)
We advise owners of electrical and electronic appliances that old electrical
and electronic devices must be handed in separately from municipal waste, in
accordance with the applicable regulations. Batteries and rechargeable
batteries that are not firmly enclosed in old electrical devices and lamps,
and that can be removed from the old device without destroying them, must be
separated from them in a non-destructive manner before they are handed to the
collection point for their intended disposal. Please take note of our
information on the Batteries Act [Germany: BattG] below for disposing of
batteries.
You make an important contribution to returning, recycling and further
processing of old devices if you separate your old devices into the correct
collection groups for recycling.
The symbol below of a crossed-out dustbin, applied to electrical and
electronic appliances, also advises of the duty to separate collections:
Consumer electronics stores and supermarkets are obliged, under certain
conditions, to take back old electrical and electronic devices, in accordance
with section 17 of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act. Stationary
retailers must take back an old electrical device of the same type when a new
electrical device is bought (1:1 return). This also applies to home
deliveries. These retailers must also take back up to three small old
electrical devices (≤ 25cm) without this being linked to a new purchase (0:1
return).
In accordance with the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act, as online
retailers of electrical devices and due to our product range, our obligation
is limited to 1:1 return of large devices of > 50 cm when selling a new
electrical or electronic device of the same type. We comply with the
obligation of return of devices other than large devices through our service
provider. You can fi nd the exact contact data and collection points on our
website www.Teufel.de/entsorgung. It is
also possible to return old electrical and electronic appliances free of
charge at an offi cial delivery point run by the public waste disposal
authorities.
Important: For safety reasons we ask that you refrain from sending
lighting fi xtures (some lamps). For return of lighting fixtures please use
the public waste disposal collection points or contact us directly at
www.Teufel.de/entsorgung.
As an end-user, you are responsible for deleting any personal data on old
electrical appliances before handing it in.
Important: Our appliances can contain batteries/rechargeable batteries.
If this is the case, please refer to its attached product documentation for
additional information on the type and chemical make-up of the battery. For
products with battery compartments you can directly remove the batteries or
rechargeable batteries and dispose of them properly. If the batteries are
built in to the product, do not in any case attempt to remove the batteries
yourself, instead contact one of our employees or appropriate specialist
staff.
Please contact our customer service department with any questions, suggestions, or complaints:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Str. 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
www.teufelaudio.com
Phone.: 00800 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 – 300 930 930
Service:
www.teufelaudio.com/service
Contact:
www.teufelaudio.com/contact
No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information.
Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved.
References
- Entsorgung | Teufel
- Konformitätserklärungen | Teufel
- Teufel: Speakers & Headphones Direct from the Manufacturer Online
- Declaration of conformity | Teufel
- Support | Teufel