ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE/ ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE 3: Frequently asked questions

 

Contents

• Where can I find the User Manual?
• What are the differences between the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE and ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE 3?
• Can I connect a subwoofer to the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE/ACTIVE 3?
• How do I connect the EFFEKT / EFFEKT 2 with the ULTIMA 40 AKTIV / AKTIV 3?
• How do I connect my TV?
• Why won't my speakers turn on automatically?
• Are replacement parts and accessories available?

Where can I find the User Manual?

Follow the link here and search for your product. The ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE and ACTIVE 3 are both in the list.

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What are the differences between the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE and ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE 3?

•  Visual: the differences are mainly design based. The different generations of the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE are made to match the corresponding generations of the devil ULTIMA series. The ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE is made of FSC-certified wood and come with a power cable to match the speaker - white for a white speaker, and black for a black one.
• Technical: from a technological standpoint, the speakers are nearly identical. The USB port (left in the two pictures below) on the new edition is a USB-C, wheras the old version had a Micro USB port.

 

Can I connect a subwoofer to the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE/ACTIVE 3?

Yes, an external subwoofer can be connected via the "SUB OUT" socket using a mono cinch cable to amplify the bass foundation. (see illustration above)

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How do I connect the EFFEKT / EFFEKT 2 with the ULTIMA 40 AKTIV / AKTIV 3?

1. Turn on your ULTIMA 40 AKTIV / AKTIV 3 and press the Men button on the remote control.
2. In the menu, select "Speaker Settings," then first "Rear" and then "Pair."
3. Put the EFFEKT into pairing mode. How to do this is described here.

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How do I connect my TV?

The ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE/ACTIVE 3 can be connected directly to a TV, and will then serve as a fully fledged TV sound system.

HDMI: The ideal scenario is connecting via HDMI with Audio Return Channel (ARC). That way, the TV will automatically recognize the speaker system and produce sound via the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE. You can connect it using the TV IN port (see illustration above).

Optical In (TOSLINK): Use a digital optical cable with the OPTICAL IN port (see illustration above)

AUX IN: Connect an analog RCA cable or use the headphone output of the TV with an AUX to RCA adapter and the AUX IN ports (see illustration above)

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Why won't my speakers turn on automatically?

• All sources:
  • Check the power cable: is everything plugged in and turned on? Is your AC power outlet functioning properly? If the speakers are unplugged, they have to be manually turned on to start working.
  • Check the settings and auto on/off. You can check the menu and adjust the Auto On/Off for each source individually. Find more information in your user manual.
• Analog sources: check the AUTO ON SENSITIVITY dial (located between the optical and AUX IN inputs.
• HDMI-ARC: Check out the following article:  No sound from HDMI 

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Are replacement parts and accessories available?

• Compatible cables etc. can be found in the webshop under Accessories.
• Replacement covers for the ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE 3 can be found in the webshop at the following page: here.
• We may have the right cover for your ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE still in stock. Feel free to reach out: Contact

Note: We do not send schematics, drivers, or electronic components such as chips, condensers, and resistors. If you need your speakers repaired, you can follow the steps detailed here.

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