Technical Description And User Manual ULTIMA ULTIMA Teufel ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG Active speaker set with integrated AV receiver, Bluetooth® and HDMI
Contents General Notes And Information ............................... 3 Notice .....................................................................3 Trademarks............................................................3 Original packaging ................................................3 Complaints ............................................................3 Contact ..................................................................3 For Your Safety........................................................
General Notes And Information Notice Original packaging 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 this user manual 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.
For Your Safety Proper use Safety notes The ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG is designed for the playback of audio signals via Bluetooth® or via direct connection to external players. Only use the speakers as described in this user manual. 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 improper use. The speakers are intended for domestic use only.
WARNING An unsuitable setup location may result in injury and damage. – If the speakers are not securely mounted, do not use them in vehicles, in unstable locations, on wobbly tripods or furniture, on underdimensioned brackets etc. The speakers may tip or fall over and cause injury to persons or be damaged themselves. – Place the speakers in such a way that they cannot be knocked over inadvertently and make sure that the cables do not pose a tripping hazard. – Carefully follow the user manual.
Overview Unpacking • Carefully open the box, take out the EPE foam halfshells and carefully lift the speakers out of the box. Package contents ULTIMA (1) 1× UL 40 ACTIVE MK2 18 active speaker (2) 1× UL 40 MK3 18 passive loudspeaker (3) 1× remote control UL 40 ACTIVE RC (4) 1× mains cord for (1) (5) 2× LR03/Micro/AAA batteries for (3) (6) 1× speaker cable (7) 2× self-adhesive isolation pads Checking the package contents • Check that all items have been delivered and that nothing is damaged.
Controls And Connections Active speaker, front side No.
Remote Control (44) (43) (27) (44) (43) (28) (42) (41) (29) (30) (31) (40) (39) (38) (32) (37) (34) (36) (35) (26) (27) (28) + (29) – (30) (31) (32) (33) TV (34) AUX (35) INFO (36) USB (37) OPTICAL (38) BLUETOOTH (39) TREBLE (40) BASS (41) (42) 8 (26) (33) Night mode on/off Mute on/off Increase volume and menu navigation up Decrease volume and menu navigation down Access the menu Adjust brightness after fading/ dimming Dynamore Center on/off Select TV as source via HDMI ARC Select analogu
Setup Our website contains comprehensive notes for correct setup. Isolation pads If the speakers are located on a hard surface, stick the enclosed, self-adhesive isolation pads under the speakers to suppress undesired noises and movements. NOTICE 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 device or put a blanket under it.
Optional wireless or active subwoofer The location of the subwoofer can be freely selected and does not influence the other speakers. • A location between the stereo speakers is often ideal. • However, do not set it up in the corner of the room as this may result in uncontrollable frequency rises. Optional rear wireless speakers Position the rear speakers within the grey areas (see graphic). Version A: They are set up or hung at head height (140 to 210 cm) to the side of the listener.
Subwoofer You can find information about connecting the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG with a wireless subwoofer on page 15. You can connect an active subwoofer to the SUB OUT jack (22) using an RCA (22) cable. You set the required parameters in the menu later (see „Ext.Sub – External Subwoofer“ on page 15). Inputs for source devices Analogue source You can connect a source device with analogue sound (e.g. a CD player or TV set) to the RCA jacks AUX IN (21).
Operation Activating and deactivating – Use the main power switch POWER (24) to switch the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG off (“OFF” position) and to standby (“ON”). In standby, the button will illuminate (9) in red. (24) (44) Notice: If automatic activation is enabled, the system can only be switched to standby as long as no connected source is active. Otherwise, the system will automatically switch on again immediately.
Mute – By tapping the button (27), you can switch the sound off and back on. The word “Mute” will appear on the display field (8) during muting. – The volume can also be adjusted to activate the sound. (8) (27) Teufel Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound in two ranges: • BASS – low tones, set with the BASS button (40). • TREBLE – high tones, set with the TREBLE button (39). 1. Push the corresponding button.
Menu “Sound” menu The menu is used to configure the key functions of your ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG. You can navigate through the menu with the remote control and it will be shown on the display panel (8). To use the menu: Treble/Bass Here, you can set the high tones and the bass within a range from “–9 dB” (decrease) to “+9 dB” (increase). Advanc. – advanced sound settings (43) (42) (41) (28) Teufel (29) (30) (8) 1. Push the button (30). The first menu item “Sound” will appear in the text field (8).
Rear The rear speakers are wirelessly connected with the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG. If this “pairing” has not yet taken place, only the corresponding menu item is available here: • Dist. – Distance Subwoofer As with the other speakers, you can also specify the distance of the subwoofer from the listening position so that the system is able to compensate differences in run time. Possible values: 0-8 m.
Timer After a certain configurable period of inactivity, the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG will automatically switch to standby. Possible values: 10–120 min, None (no automatic deactivation). De/Eng – Language Selection Select the language for the display panel. Possible values: Deutsch, English Softw. – Software Settings • Vers. – Software Version Update These menu items are intended for the software update (see „Software Update“ on page 20). Info Displays the current system parameters.
Bluetooth® Mode Via Bluetooth®, you can connect a compatible external player and the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG wirelessly. The audio output of your external player is then emitted by the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG. ULTIMA ULTIMA Teufel Bluetooth® pairing To play the audio of your external player on your ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG via Bluetooth®, you must first connect the devices with each other. The technical term for this is “pairing”. 1. Turn on the Bluetooth® function on your external player (e.g. smartphone). 2.
Restoring the connection with a paired external player If your ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG was previously connected to the external player, it is no longer necessary to switch it to pairing mode to connect again. Simply selecting it on your external player from the list of paired devices is enough. Interruption of connection If your external player moves out of the range of your ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG, the Bluetooth® connection will be interrupted.
USB Sound Card The ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG features an integrated USB sound card for audio output from a PC. No driver software is required for playback from the PC under Windows 7, 8 and 10 as well as Mac OS X 10.5 and higher. The operating systems detect the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG as a “USB Advanced Audio Device” when it is connected to the USB port. On the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG, connect the USB SOUND jack (17) with your PC or (17) Mac. For this, you can use any type A USB 2.0 adapter cable to micro B.
Software Update The software of the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG is being continually developed. You can download subsequent versions from our website and install it with a Windows® PC. Determine the version – In the menu of the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG, select the item “System” -> “Softw.” -> “Vers.”. Based on the version shown here, you can determine whether new system software is available on our website www.teufelaudio.com/software-updates.html. Installing new software 1. Load the new software from our website. 2.
Care And Cleaning • Ideally, you should remove dust or small amounts of dirt with a dry, smooth leather cloth. • Use a damp cloth to rub off stubborn dirt. Make sure that no liquid penetrates the housing. • Then immediately wipe the damp surfaces off with a soft cloth without applying pressure. NOTICE External influences could damage the speakers. – If possible, only use plain water without any additives. In case of stubborn marks, a mild soap solution may be used.
Troubleshooting The following advice should help you to solve problems. If this does not help, you will find useful information in the detailed FAQs on our website. Otherwise, please contact our hotline (see page 3). Take note of the warranty instructions. Problem No function. Possible cause No power supply. No sound. The wrong source has been selected. The volume has been set too low. The volume of the external player has been set too low. Speaker cable not stripped. No sound with Bluetooth®.
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.
dispatch provider you opt for and ask you not send batteries to us by post. You can get the addresses of our dispatch warehouses from our customer service. Due to existing legal regulations, the battery manufacturer must use the following symbols with the following meanings when marking the batteries. Hg: the battery contains more than 0.0005 mass percent of mercury Pb: the battery contains more than 0.004 mass percent of lead Cd: the battery contains more than 0.
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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. Instruction No.
