Zaldek Series
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1. FRONT RIGHT ZALDEK SUB BASS FRONT LEFT hai MOUNTING PROCEDURE LINE LEVEL the unit is mounted Each speaker is supplied with four self adhesive feet Apply one to p M E p on top of the television and placed so that the front grille is each rear corner Now connect a cable to each speaker F PR d o FH RR level with or slightly in front of the screen This will reduce Site the speakers about 600 mm above the listening position and br 29 UN pei sound reflections from the top of the TV cabinet 2 5 3 5 ln apart central to the listener pel the jl The loudspeaker should be located on a stable flat surface to listening position If you use the side walls the speakers should be _ preventthe cabinet moving at high sound levels in line facing each other and behind the listening seat see P 4 n CONNECTION Ensure that the wall is sound and can support the product Drill two a ur 25 i You will need a single length of twin core cable Connect the smm holes the wal 310mm apart Fixa suitable No 8 round Q 2 2 head screw firmly into each hole using appropriate wall plugs red terminal of the centre unit to the red terminal MAIN IN HEU of the amplifier s centre channel output Connect the Black Leave a stub of 5mm protruding from the wall Align the mounting STEREO AMPLIFIER epe terminal of the centre unit to the c2. badia rung Loudspeaker Manufacturers since 1932 In 1932 when Gilbert Briggs founded the Wharfedale Wireless Works his company was at the leading edge of an exciting new technology which was dedicated to bringing the pleasure of music and entertainment to a wide range of people As the technology advanced Whartedale gave many music lovers their first taste of High Fidelity mounting a series of live sound demonstrations which excited the audio world and heralded the era of the modern hi fi loudspeaker Today Wharfedale still takes the same uncompromising approach to the design and manufacture of every loudspeaker system using high quality components and state of the art testing to ensure consistently high performance And that means that you can continue to count on the quality of all Wharfedale products
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5. on the pin face of the plug Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating It the plug is cut off it must NOT be re used Dispose of any such plug safely There is a danger of electric shock if a cut off plug is inserted into a mains socket The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in the replacement mains plug proceed as follows The wire coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured Black The wire coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured Red The wire coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or coloured Green or Green and Yellow or marked with the Earth symbol QD Zaldek Series User Manual INTRODUCTION The Wharfedale Zaldek Series is a range of versatile loudspeakers using advanced materialsand the latest precision manufacturing techniques The range features bookshelf and floor standing models For Home Theatre applications matching surround and centre channel loudspeakers and a powered sub bass unit may be added Thank you for your confidence in purchasing Wharfedale We hope that your loudspeakers will give you a rewarding listening exper
6. kHz 40 29 kHz 35 23 kHz 30 23 kHz 70 29 kHz 15 29 kHz 170 mm 170 mm 200 mm 2 x 200 mm 2x 1 0 mm 170 mm Horn Loaded Horn Loaded Horn Loaded Horn Loaded Horn Loaded 2 x Horn Horn Loaded Horn Loaded Horn Loaded Horn Loaded Horn Loaded 2 x Horn 435x200x305 650x200x305 750x230x320 990x230x320 215x596x260 215x495x210 171x79x120 256x 9x120 29 5 9 0 12 6 389x9 0x12 6 1 8 5x235x102 8 5x19 5x 8 3 Wharfedale Zaldek speakers are compatible with 4 and 8 Ohm amplifiers Zaldek Sub Bass 250 mV for 75 W 100 Watts 107 dB AVG 28 Hz 70 170 Hz 250 mm 390 x 368 x 385 154x145 x 15 2 Authorised Wharfedale Service Centres Wharfedale International Ltd IAG House Sovereign Court Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU England Tel 44 0 1480 447700 Fax 44 0 1480 43176 USA IAG America Inc 180 Kerry Place Norwood MA 02062 Tel 1 781 440 0888 CANADA Korbon Trading Ltd 6800 Kitimat Road Units 19 20 Mississauga Ontario Tel 1 905 567 1920 For information on other authorised service centres worldwide contact Wharfedale International in the U K A worldwide distributor list is available on the Whartedale website www wharfedale co uk EE LE ic lm itad bhac a palir prodat durulupm racurruc right in 1 hanga ahan culam anhi a ic
7. that there will be a great deal of height information but this toe in angle should be carefully adjusted for optimum results Refer to the diagram below The loudspeakers should be operated at a height where the treble horn is at ear level to a seated listener though the large vertical dispersion of the midrange and treble horn means that this is not critical As personal taste plays a large role please experiment with different configurations and play a wide range of programmes before finalising the position of your speakers NOTE When finalising your loudspeakers position be aware that they should not be in positions where they could be knocked over or cause danger to children or pets gt O Tmere 4 gt O Tmere 2 meres Zaldek Sub Bass Front amp Rear Panel Views min amp max POWER BASS CROSSOVER T mer V arise Crossover Volare e amp e 9 Q9 mr yurur PHASE 9 D 180 RIGHT o UTO MIN amp max POWER SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUTS LEFT RIGHT RIGHT VEZA 7 11189 Quum WHARFEDALE IWTERMATIONAL LTU HUNTINEDON UNITED NIRRDON SERIAL Ne D WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION DISCONNECT SU
8. Left USING TWO SUBWOOFERS The figures illustrate some suggestions for wiring two subwoofers If you need further information consult your dealer for advice POSITIONING THE UNIT Although the unit may be placed almost anywhere in the room even behind the sofa or the TV set we recommend that it be placed in front of the listener and as central to the listening position as possible As the subwoofer is a powered unit there should be a mains outlet within easy reach When installing the unit allow least 450mm between the subwoofer and the TV or the colours on the screen may be disturbed If this occurs switch off the TV set and subwoofer and move the subwoofer away Switch on again affer 15 minutes The circuits of the TV set should restore normal colour We suggest you position the subwoofer about 20cm from the wall Placing the unit close to the wall will enhance the bass placing it across the corner of the room will increase the bass further possibly at the expense of clarity Experiment with a variety of locations and sources before making a final decision Do not place the subwoofer close to surfaces or objects that may rattle The floor under the subwoofer should be sound with no loose floorboards etc INITIALSETTING UP AND OPERATION Check that all system connections are correct Set the Subwoofer Level Control to minimum and the Power switch to OFF Connect the power lead ofthe subwoofer to the mains Switch on the pow
9. PPLY GORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE REPLACE ONLY WITH TYPE FUSE AND RATING ATTENTK DEBRARCHER AVANT DE REPLACER LE FUSIBLE UTILISER UM FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE e MEME TYPI CAUTION e psp e MOT OPEN ET 5 RISQUE DE GHOG ELECTRIQUE NE PAS QUVRIR AC INPUT AC220 240V 50Hz 110W FUSE OFF ON TIA L250V CO Pause Com nid Pi rl Qoam Rewer Pov rh Qi Bains Goble QD ne level gat 9 fie Level Ou pa D Speaker eel pak Co Speaker level Connecting to a Subwoofer Line Output FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER SUBWOOFER AV AMPLIFIER Connecting to Loudspeaker Terminals FRONT RIGHT zZ U ZALDEK SUB BASS LINE LEVEL INPUT OUTPUT FRONT LEFT SPEAKER za U RIGHT FRONT LEFT at INPU LEFT Zaldek Sub Bass Loudspeaker The Zaldek powered sub bass unit uses a long throw 250mm bass motor and a powerfull 00 Watt amplifier POWER CONNECTIONS This unit is set to the mains voltage marked on the amplifier panel Before connecting check that this voltage is correct for your mains supply 230 voltunits 220 240 VAC 115 volt units 110 120VAC If you move 10 an area with a different mains supply please consult your Wharfedale dealer to arrange the conversion of this product The power cord can be left connected but it should be unplug
10. Zaldek Series Instruction Manual Wharfedale BRITAIN S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Tha lighrateg Fach mi nie pm m mhia glee gpl ic The Tha pinanc ahago m rm ha piadac mar efoto m ngu ru dr mom elec dad pac The dam ihin capilli gn A Thopia wf im parar parari g cam idag 1 liran murum pump img npplinura Rend hio 5 cfr ecco ba inad prd ucricu Retain la chiots The cfr iamaciaac cual ba carina fai Heed a rag lim minimgrcumThu pruducruud iatha i mcum crum chu dd ba nd nnd Fall All nud imcmacrmme haald befall emi thic piadar fem the mall order bein donning domp derk fa danning rris mca mmda sucum podir surimi chg oo b nde eter uud oshare Oe whic padac for comply
11. andles must be placed on the product NEVER remove any components and refer all servicing to qualified personnel This product contains no user serviceable parts DO NOT make or change any connections to your any part of your system unless the entire system with all source components is switched off at the mains DO NOT use your amplifier at its maximum volume setting The resulting high levels of distortion may damage your loudspeakers DO turn down the volume control on your amplifier or receiver before turning the equipment on or off WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer AVOID trailing cables across open floors where they can be a source of danger Route cables under carpets or along room boundaries Branding Hae ni gp crum pinda ba ni mbl cum guuumdud cu pim ida pe gee i ahago curguc uud boil ap conc aigue Koide ETE ef the Elecnicel uda pim idac uum giuumdumg mac uud cupparrmg cece gieeediog ofthe nud im mun ormona rcm homas af aam Tu slacneden nad The gna dn gp fori dinum Pomer Lines Ae
12. cated subwoofer and nota regular subwoofer channel In domestic Home Theatre systems the LFE channel typically feeds into the subwoofer Where no subwoofer is used the LFE signal is combined with Front Channel information When you set the LFE level at your AV processor use care as the LFE channel may contain powerful low frequencies which can overload a domestic loudspeaker If you hear popping or thumping noises coming from the front loudspeakers or subwoofer immediately turn the AV Processor s volume level down and then back off the LFE level This should cure the problem If it does not back off the volume level at the subwoofer if you are using one until the problem disappears Please read the relevant sections of your AV amplifier manual and familiarise yourself with the various issues If you are unsure consult your dealer for help PHASE A correctly connected Home Theatre system has a precise front stage a diffuse rear stage and good localisation of dialogue which should appear from the mouths of the actors If the colours on the loudspeaker terminals do not correspond with those on the amplifier the sound will appear poorly focussed or out of phase For this reason it is extremely important that the speakers are connected strictly in accordance with the wiring diagrams in this manual SUBWOOFER MAINS OPERATION We recommended that you switch off the Zaldek sub bass unit when the system is not in use to protect it from s
13. channels are reproduced at equal loudness NOTE On some programme material the surround channel may seem lower than the front Do not readjust this level You may however need to adjust the subwoofer output level Avoid setting too high a level or you will swamp the sound with bass which be tiring to listen to and may limit the subwoofer s ability to respond to large bass transients Set a sensible level going into the subwoofer from the AV processor The volume control on the subwoofer should be between 12 o clock and 3 o clock when the system as a whole is playing moderately loud DELAY SETTINGS Many AV processors feature delay settings The purpose of delay is to enable surround and dialogue information to arrive at the listener s ears at the same time as the Front channels even when the listening seat is in a non ideal position Rear Delay If the listening position is equidistant from the Front and Rear speakers the delay should be set to a low setting If the listener is closer to the Rear speakers the delay settings should be increased the further away the listener is from the front speakers the higher will be the setting needed Centre Delay If the Centre loudspeaker is level with or slightly behind the Front speakers set the delay to minimum If the Centre speaker is forward of the Front speakers increase the delay LFE In the cinema the Low Frequency Effects channel is an additional ass channel with its own dedi
14. ction Manual Connecting to a Stereo Line Level Output Zaldek Centre Loudspeaker Zaldek Surround Loudspeakers FRONT RIGHT ZALDEK SUB BASS FRONT LEFT Four self adhesive The Zaldek surround speakers use twin midrange and treble horns LINE LEVEL mn feet are supplied with for wide uniform dispersion They are designed primarily for wall EZ the Centre mounting and intended for use solely as rear effects speakers 229 FB RE loudspeaker Appl 90 y one H a ei In a Home Theatre system the rear channels provide ambience and rear perspective To aid this effect we recommend placing the Zaldek surround speakers in a high position behind the listener on the rear wall Exceptionally the side walls may be used See P 4 the cabinet The Centre Channel unit should be placed N CONNECTIONS d above or below the v STEREO AMPLIFIER Tn You will need one length of twin core cable per speaker Connect RU turn the television red terminal of the left rear unit to the red terminal of the amplifier s left rear channel output Connect the Black terminal of this unit to the corresponding Black terminal of the amplifier Repeat for the Right speaker see the diagram below NER should be positioned _ centrally between the Pre Out Main In Line Level Connections tont loudspeakers
15. e amplifier Connect the Red speaker terminal on the amplifier to the Red terminal on the subwoofer Connect the Black speaker terminal on the amplifier to the Black terminal on the subwoofer With the other additional cable connect the Right Speaker Input terminals on the sub bass unit to the Front Right speaker terminals on the amplifier Connect the Left loudspeaker to the Left Speaker Output terminals on the sub bass unit Connect the Right loudspeaker to the Right Speaker Output terminals on the sub bass unit Follow the colour coding as described above B Using an extra cable per channel connect the subwoofer to the Front speakers which should in turn be connected to the amplifier Follow the colour coding as described above STEREO CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has a suitable line output controlled by the master volume control i e nota tape output use the connection shown You will need a stereo RCA phono cable If you use a stereo pre and power amplifier or an amplifier where the pre and main amplifier can be separated connect the subwoofer as shown You will need two stereo screened RCA phono cables To do this first remove the Pre Out Main In links as necessary Next connect one RCA cable from the Pre Out Sockets on the amplifier to the Line Level Inputs on the subwoofer Connect a second cable from the Line Level Outputs of the subwoofer to the Main In sockets of the amplifier Do not mix up Right and
16. e of twin cable Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm Carefully strip the insulation from each end leaving about 8mm of bare wire Ifthe cable is stranded lightly twist to gather any loose strands CROSSOVER NETWORKS AND TERMINALS The Zaldek Sub Bass uses twin screw terminals The other loudspeakers in the Zaldek range use powertul spring terminals Spring Terminals When a lever is pressed a hole appears in the terminal into which the wire can be pushed When the lever is released the wire is held firm Ensure that the terminal grips the bare wire at the end of the cable not the insulation Screw Terminals Unscrew the terminal Thread the bared end of each cable through the hole in the bottom of the terminal post Retighten the terminal securely Make sure that in all cases the Red speaker terminal is wired the Red amplifier output terminal and the Black speaker terminal is wired to the Black amplifier output terminal Ensure that there are no loose strands which may touch adjacent terminals bass will increase but may be boomy and indistinct We suggest that they are positioned at least 300mm from the rear walls and 700mm from the side walls facing slightly inwards If the loudspeakers are placed further away from the walls the inward angle may be increased by up to 40 although this may restrict the width of the optimum listening position The orientation of the midrange and treble horns is such
17. e the subwoofer against a corner of the room This arrangement gives more bass at the possible expense of clarity Remember to place the subwoofer no closer than 450mm from the television screen or you may cause distortion in the picture SETTING LOUDSPEAKER SIZES Many digital AV Processors require you to specify the size of speakers in all channels These are usually Large or Small Always choose Small for the Surround channels and Centre channel whether you are using a subwoofer or not If you are awusing a subwoofer Set the Front Speakers to Large Set the Subwoofer option on the processor to Off or No The Front channels will now receive all the system bass If you xBusing a subwoofer If you set the speakers to Small the low bass content of the front channels will be directed to the subwoofer along with the bass from the Rear and Centre Channels In other words all the system bass will go into the subwoofer If you choose Large the Front channel bass will be reproduced from the Front speakers Bookshelf speakers Zaldek 300 should be set to Small large floor standing units Zaldek 2000 may be set to Large Refer to your AV processor handbook for detailed guidance SETTING LEVELS Once the loudspeaker settings have been finalised put the AV amplifier into its Test mode see instructions supplied with your processor Adjust the level of each channel in turn until all
18. er to the subwoofer and check that the Status Indicator on the front panel glows Connect the power to the rest of the system The system is now operational SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONTROL The Level control is located on the front panel Set this control initially at midway 12 o clock When the other controls have been set this can be re adjusted if needed Do not set too high a level or the sound will be bass heavy VARIABLE BASS CROSSVER The Bass Crossover control on the front panel integrates the subwoofer with the main loudspeakers Set this initially at 9 o clock for large floor standing speakers and 2 o clock for bookshelf units The can be fined tuned by listening to the overall sound and adjusting the bass to a suitable level PHASE SWITCH Use this control if there is insufficient bass output from the subwoofer Listen carefully to some music with extended bass and switch the Phase switch in and out Select the position which produces the most bass as judged from the listening position AUTO POWER SWITCH Depress the Auto Power switch to select this facility and release the switch to defeat it In Autopower mode the subwoofer will switch itself to Standby when there is no audio signal When the subwoofer detects a signal it will switch on is no signal present after about 30 seconds it will go to Standby The Status Indicator on the front panel glows yellow in Standby and red when operational Zaldek Series Instru
19. ged ifthe subwoofer is not going to be used for long periods CAUTION 115 volt products only TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH THE WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT OF THE POWER OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT THE PLUG SUBWOOFER LINE CONNECTIONS If your amplifier or AV processor has a line level subwoofer output you should always use this connection You will need a split mono screened RCA phono lead which is not supplied but can be purchased from your dealer As an alternative to a split mono lead connect a single mono lead from the Subwoofer output of the processor to the Left line input of the Zaldek Subwoofer In this case the input level to the subwoofer will be slightly lower SPEAKER LEVEL CONNECTIONS If your amplifier does have a line level subwoofer output you will need to feed the subwoofer together with the Front loudspeakers For this you will need two extra twin core cables The Speaker Level connectors are screw terminals Unscrew each terminal to expose the mounting hole at the base of the terminal Insert the bared end of the cable into the hole and re tighten the terminal securely Ensure there are no loose strands There are two methods of connecting the subwoofer A Ifthe Front loudspeakers are already connected disconnect these cables at the amplifier Using one of the additional twin core cables connect the Left Speaker Input Terminals on the sub bass unit to the main Left speaker terminals on th
20. ic identity across all the models in the range Dispersion characteristics have also been taken into account The result is a range of versatile loudspeakers that can be used for traditional Stereo reproduction but are equally athomein Home Theatre applications CHOOSING FRONT AND REAR CHANNEL LOUDSPEAKERS Consider carefully your choice of Front loudspeakers especially if you are not going to use a separate powered sub bass unit Alhough the Zaldek 300 and 600 will perform well as front loudspeakers especially in a smaller system we would advise you to consider one of the larger floor standing units especially if you own a Digital processor You may use any regular loudspeakers in the Zaldek series for the Rear channels but we strongly recommend that you use the specially designed Zaldek Surround loudspeaker If you ao use conventional units this is perhaps best accomplished with a pair of bookshelf models placed on high stands or wall mounted on suitable swivel brackets System using Zaldek Surround speakers FRONT RIGHT FRONT RIGHT ALTERNATIVE POSITIONS ALTERNATIVE POSITIONS REAR REAR LEFT RIGHT Home Theatre Guidelines FRONT CHANNELS The front channel loudspeakers are placed on either side of the television screen 2 to 3 metres apart The speakers should be angled slightly so they are aimed towards the listeners REAR CHANNELS As these are the effects channels the reproduced sound should be as room fill
21. ience for many years Please read all the instructions carefully and in full before installing your Wharfedale loudspeakers Before making connections to any part of your sound system make sure the amplifier and all connected sources are switched off When you switch on your system or change sources set the volume control fo minimum and turn up the level gradually DO NOT use your amplifier at full volume The position of the Volume Control is NOT a reliable guide as to the maximum volume level or capabilities of your sound system Playing the system with extreme high settings of volume and tone controls will result in distorted sound and may damage the amplifier and loudspeakers DO NOT connect loudspeaker terminals to the mains supply Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired and are in phase PRELIMINARIES Carefully remove each loudspeaker from its packing carton Be especially careful when removing the polythene bag DO NOT attempt to lift the loudspeaker by the polythene bag Retain the packing for future use If you decide to dispose of the packing please do so safely Fitting Spikes Zaldek 300 600 1000 2000 Carefully invert each loudspeaker Protect the top surface from scratches or damage when the loudspeaker is inverted In the packing carton you will find the spike assemblies Screw a spike into each of the four pre drilled locations on the base of the loudspeaker Return the loudspeaker to its normal
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23. ing as possible To aid this we recommend placing the speakers in a high position slightly behind the listener s head Angled towards the listener and positioned high the rear speakers give a good rear perspective combined with a diffused sound field Two possible placements are indicated in the diagrams Note If the rear wall is more than 1 metre behind the listening seat position the units on the side walls If the side or rear walls are inconveniently located you could consider stand mounting the loudspeakers CENTRE CHANNEL Most of the dialogue comes from the centre loudspeaker This ensures that the speech appears to originate from the actors mouths not displaced to either side The operating height of the speakers is important For best results the front and centre channel speakers should be operated at the same height if possible For this reason the centre channel speaker should be operated on top of the television monitor Placing the centre loudspeaker under the television screen is definitely second best Ideally the front faces of the centre and surround loudspeakers should be in line though this may not be practicable in all cases SUBWOOFER As the ear is unable to detect the direction from which deep bass Originates this allows freedom in positioning the subwoofer Varying the distance from the wall will alter the amount of bass the level increasing as the unit is moved closer to the wall Some prefer to plac
24. ls System level set too high Objects placed on subwoofer Popping sounds or thumps from the subwoofer System level set too high Subwoofer level set too high Indistinct sound Poor localisation of effects Television picture is distorted or there is colour distortion One or more loudspeakers is out of phase See the relevant pages of this manual for the correct connection procedure Subwoofer is too close to the TV Switch off the system and TV Move subwoofer away Leave 15 mins Switch on again Further help and advice A wide range of AV and audio topics can be found at the Wharfedale web site www wharfedale co uk Home Theatre is discussed in depth at the Dolby Laboratories web site www dolby com The Digital Theater Systems web site is also full of interest and worth a visit www dtsonline com Specifications and Service Nominal Impedance Recommended Amplifier Power Sensitivity 1 W colm Frequency Response Bass Unit Midrange Unit Treble Unit Dimensions Overall HxWxDmm HxWxD inches Line Input Sensitivity Amplifier Power Maximum Output at 1m LF Response boundary Crossover Range Drive Unit Dimensions Overall HxWxDmm H x W xD inches Zaldek300 Zaldek 600 Zaldek1000 Zaldek2000 Zaldek Surround 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 25 125 Watts 25 125 Watts 25 150 Watts 30 250 Watts 25 150 Watts 25 125 Watts 88 dB 88 dB 90 dB 9 dB 90 dB 87 dB 45 29
25. om res T bic padac haald ba uu um pam ana adir ambing mim ypo fp m cu maran hee runde pa padac dudo nal pm i Fur palim apom oum kere min mnog w ha agrum In Cae Polarisation Thic padar iceqeipped m niruimaring mnor linn ping n plug hm ing blada mids ara T hic plag mill frr irma the gam i arrier naf aaa mar Thic ice rfr Parma mun ping fall imma 10 sicing The plog plog hoold coll alamidan teplece able arrier Oe ote atthe pda ad plag Lighting Far added piamen fa thic padac during coum ai maa ceeded anad tar long nuplug ee thon all arrier the n T hic Fill pom narium uud pam ue linm cunque Preliminaries SOME IMPORTANT DO S AND DON TS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids such as a vase of flowers should be placed on the product DO NOT allow foreign objects to fall into any of the units NO naked flame sources such as c
26. orresponding Black brackets over the screws and lower the unit onto the screws The NAR PC speaker should now be securely attached with the spacers resting Conneding two Sub Bass Units ii i against the wall Now connect the speakers to the amplifier FRONT RIGHT A V AMPLIFIER FRONT LEFT Wall mounting Zaldek Surround 1 xs Loudspeakers o 2 Wei ge Typical Home Theatre Loudspeaker System Connections e AV Processor FRONT RIGHT CENTRE FRONT LEFT A a I i um i hor U E q _ umm A V AMPLIFIER I Subwoofer Out LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT A L Level Stereo Line Level Connections vl fe LINE LEVEL LINE LEVEL REAR RIGHT RIGHT LHFT RIGHT LEFT REAR LEFT REAR CENTRE FRONT LE LEFT L INPUT OUTPUT M e 229 A EE BRE BN gt S 22 WT 2 LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT STEREO AMPLIFIER The HomeTheatre Environment The voicing of each Zaldek loudspeaker has been designed to match the others there is a son
27. owing the same procedure If your loudspeaker cable is polarised with a stripe or raised edge on one conductor it helps to use the wire with the marking to connect to the Red Positive terminals in all cases This will assist you to connect the loudspeakers properly and in phase POSITIONING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS The Zaldek Series is designed to be either Floor standing or shelf or stand mounted For the Zaldek 300 and 600 stand mounting is advisable The Zaldek 1000 may be stand or floor mounted while the Zaldek 2000 is a dedicated floor mounting design If the speakers are wall mounted they should be on a sturdy bracket which supports the underside of the loudspeaker and is firmly attached to the wall Placing loudspeakers closer to the floor will increase the bass output but if the floor is suspended the bass may boom and become overpowering If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the Zaldek Surround Loudspeaker Four self adhesive spacers are provided Peel off the backing material and fix a spacer at each corner of the rear surface of the loudspeaker CHOOSING AND PREPARING CABLES Cable designed for audio applications will usually offer better performance than general purpose bell or zip wire Choose a cable of suitable diameter cable that is too thin will limit the dynamics of the sound and may impair the bass response Audio cable is polarised with two cores of different colours or often a coloured tracer in the cas
28. position taking care not to cause damage with the spikes Adjust the height of the spikes so that the speakers are stable The top surfaces of the loudspeaker should be level and the same height above the floor When moving speakers be careful not to let the spikes pierce objects or cables which may be concealed under the carpet Never drag the loudspeakers If you cannot lift them easily get someone assist you Zaldek Centre Loudspeaker A set of self adhesive pads is provided Peel off the backing material and fix a pad at each corner of the bottom surface of the loudspeaker Connecting and Positioning the Front Loudspeakers CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS Select two suitable lengths of twin core speaker cable of roughly the same length and prepare them as described Avoid mci having one cable extremely short and one extremely long as this may unbalance the bass especially on heavy passages Connect the Left loudspeaker to the Left RIGHT LEFT LOUDSPEAKER LOUDSPEAKER Z Z U Speaker output of the amplifier Make sure that the Red Positive terminal of the 0000009 loudspeaker connects the Red Positive 000000 M terminal of the amplifier Connect the SPEAKER AMPLIFIER SPEAKER Black Negative terminal of the loudspeaker to the Black Negative terminal of the amplifier Now connect the Right loudspeaker to the Right Speaker output of the amplifier foll
29. rrect installation adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel Liability for damage or loss occurring in transit to or from the purchaser Wharfedale will not be liable for any consequential damage loss or injury arising from or in conjunction with this equipment CONCLUSION The Zaldek series just one of an extensive and world acclaimed range of loudspeakers from Wharfedale one of the world s oldest and most distinguished loudspeaker manufacturers Thank you for the confidence you have shown Wharfedale by purchasing this product We hope it will bring you and yours many years of listening pleasure Please read this manual together with all the manuals concerning the rest of your system If having attempted to resolve the problem the trouble still persists consult your dealer for assistance Do NOT try to remove any covers on the product or attempt to dismantle it in any way There are no user serviceable parts inside and you will invalidate any warranty Possible Cause System not switched on Wrong source selected Sound lacks bass content Bass reproduction muddy or indistinct Excessive bass distortion at low volume levels Excessive or distorted bass at high volume levels Stereo CD is played on DVD player with system in 5 1 mode Loudspeakers wired incorrectly Subwoofer level set too high System level set too high Subwoofer too close to room corners Distorted or rattling sounds at high volume leve
30. witching noises from domestic appliances etc The auto switch off is adequate for short periods but if the system is not to be used for some time switch it off Switching the complete system from a central point will avoid you having to switch on the subwoofer when you want to play the system Remember to turn the main volume control to minimum whenever you switch the equipment on or off CARE AND MAINTENANCE If you play the speakers with the grilles off exercise great care NEVER touch the drive units which are easily damaged The loudspeaker cabinets can be cleaned with a damp cloth or with a spray furniture polish and a soft cloth Apply the spray sparingly to the cloth and then polish the cabinet Never apply spray directly to the cabinet GUARANTEE amp SERVICE In the unlikely even that your unit develops a fault you should return it to your Wharfedale dealer using the original packing to ensure safe shipping The terms of your guarantee may vary in different countries but in all cases the guarantee excludes Troubleshooting If your system appears not to be working as well as you expect the following notes may be of some help Before investigating the cause of a problem always switch off the system at the mains Please bear in mind that Home Theatre systems can be quite complex and there is often a variety of factors involved Symptom No Sound All damage caused through accident misuse wear and tear neglect inco
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