Wharfedale WH-C User's Manual
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1. before mounting CONNECTION You will need a single length of twin core cable Connect the red terminal of the centre unit to the red terminal of the amplifiers centre channel output Connect the black terminal of the centre unit to the corresponding black terminal of the amplifier The connection panel uses screw terminals the drawing below illustrates the connection method Centre Speaker Positioning POSITION A VIDEO DVD Leaving a stub of 5mm protruding from the wall Align the hole in the mounting bracket over the screw head and carefully lower the unit onto the screw The speaker should now be securely attached with the feet against the wall Now connect the speakers to the amplifier Preparing Speaker Cables Connecting Speaker Cables Centre Channel Connections Y CENTRE FRONT USER INSTRUCTIONS WH2 1 SYSTEM WH SR1 and WH SR2 Loudspeakers The Wharfedale WH SR1 and WH SR2 are bipolar units designed for wall mounting and intended for use solely as rear effects speakers In a Home Theatre System the directional cues come from the front and centre channels The rear channels provide ambience and rear perspective and for this purpose a bipolar design with its mix of direct and reflected sounds ideal To aid this effect we recommend placing the WH SR1 and WH SR2 speakers in a high position behind the listener P2. cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or LN table specified by the manufacturer or sold with aA the apparatus When a cart or rack is used use caution when moving the cat apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all serving to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped CAUTION These serving instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any serving other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects filled with liquids such as vases shall not be places on the apparatus No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void t
3. REPARATION Each speaker is supplied with four self adhesive feet Apply one to each rear corner before mounting CONNECTIONS You will need one length of twin core cable per speaker Connect the red terminal of the Left rear unit to the red terminal of the amplifiers Left rear channel output Connect the black terminal of this unit to the corresponding black terminal of the amplifier Repeat for the Right speaker The connection panel uses screw terminals the drawing above illustrates the connection MOUNTING Connect the cable to the speaker Site the speakers about 600 mm above the listening position and 2 5 3 5 metres apart central to the listener and behind the listening position Ensure that the wall is sound and can support the product Fix a suitable screw firmly to the wall Preparing Connecting Speaker Speaker Cables Cables Wall mounting the WH SR1 and WH SR2 Loudspeakers REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT System Using WH SR1 and WH SR2 Surround Speakers A Home Theatre System using WH surround speakers FRONT LEFT SUB WOOFEER FRONT RIGHT System using conventional rear speakers SUB En e FRONT LEFT FI X A FRONT AND CENTRE CHANNELS The front channel loudspeakers should be placed on either side of the television screen 2 to 3 metres apart and rotated slightly towards the listeners As the centre speaker carries the dialogue effects it should be place
4. SYSTEM WH G WH SR 1 WH SR2 Wha fedale A User s Manual BRITAIN S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS USER INSTRUCTIONS WH2 1 SYSTEM Important Safety Caution CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER REMOVEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ADVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the A literature accompanying this unit This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding plug A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into you outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power
5. amme Sensitivity 1W 1m 85dB 88dB 89dB Frequency Response 140Hz 20kHz 80Hz 20kHz 80Hz 20kHz Bass Unit 100mm 100mm x 2 100mm x 2 Treble Unit 28mm Dome 28mm x 2 Dome 28mm Dome Dimensions Overall HxWxD mm 23522180 235X262X126 150x390x135 AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE UK IAG Service Centre Unit 4 St Margaret s Way Stukeley Meadows Industrial Estate Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6EB England Tel 44 0 1480 45256 Fax 44 0 480 413403 For information on the authorised service centres worldwide contact Wharfedale International in the UK A worldwide distributor list is available on the Wharfedale website www wharfedale co uk Wharfedale has a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to change specification without notice IAG House Sovereign Court Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU UK Lt arfedale Tel 44 0 1480 447700 Fax 44 0 1480 431767 _http www wharfedale co uk IAG reserves the right to alter the design and sepcifications without noctice All rights reserved IAG Group Ltd Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group CODE WH11 MNL0015
6. d central to the listening position and close the TV screen Operating height is important Ideally the front and centre USER INSTRUCTIONS WH2 1 SYSTEM channel speakers should be operated at the same height and with the tweeters at ear level to a seated listener REAR CHANNELS If the rear channels are WH SR1 or SR2 surround units mount them as already described We recommend placing the speakers in a high position angled towards the listener 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 Some prefer to place the subwoofer against a corner of the room This arrangement gives more bass at the possible expense of clarity LOUDSPEAKER SIZES Many digital AV processors require you to specify the size of speakers in the various channels These are usually Large or Small Unless your loudspeakers are large floor standing units you should choose Small for the front channels as the subwoofer is going to be better at providing clean deep and louder bass Choose Small for the surround channels and also for the centre channel Set the subwoofer options on the processor to On or Yes This will route all the deep bass to the subwoofer SETTING LEVELS Once the loudspeaker setting have been finalised put the AV amplifier in to its test mode see i
7. he user s authority to operate this device WARNING The mains power switch for this appliance is located on the rear panel To permit free access to this switch the apparatus must be located in an open area without any obstruction Correct disposal of this products This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources To return your used device please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased They can take this product for environmental safe recycling IAG WHARFE USER INSTRUCTIONS WH2 1 SYSTEM Introduction WH C Centre Loudspeaker The Wharfedale WH C centre speaker is a dedicated centre channel unit designed for mounting preferably above a TV screen as show is position A or below a TV screen as show in postion B If the unit is mounted on top of the television move it forward so that the front grilles are level with or slightly in front of the screen This will reduce reflections from the screen and the top of the cabinet The loudspeaker should be located on a stable flat surface to avoid any danger of movement when it is vibrated by high sound levels The speaker is supplied with four self adhesive feet Apply one to each bottom corner of the unit
8. nstructions supplied with your processor Adjust the levels until all 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 may 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 LFE The Low Frequency Effects channel was designed as an additional bass channel with its own dedicated subwoofer In practice however if all the speakers are set to Small the LFE channel will be combined with the bass from other channels and all this feeds into the subwoofer When you set the LFE level from your AV processor use care with this setting as the LFE channel may contain powerful low frequencies which although normal in a cinema may overload a domestic subwoofer If during a programme you hear popping or thumping noises coming from the subwoofer immediately turn the AV processor volume level down and then back off the LFE level USER INSTRUCTIONS WH2 1 SYSTEM If this does cure the problem back off the volume level at the subwoofer Please read the relevant sections of your AV amplifier manual and familia
9. rise yourself with the various issues If you are unsure consult your dealer for help CONNECTING WIRES When wall mounting a loudspeaker the connecting cables may be unacceptably obvious It may be less obstrusive to route cables from the loudspeaker to the ceiling and then within or immediately underneath the ceiling or covering The cable may then return to floor level at a convenient room corner Service and Warranty CARE amp MAINTENANCE If you play the speakers with the grilles off exercise great care NEVER touch the drive units which can easily be damaged Troubleshooting 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 event 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 from country to country but in all locations the guarantee excludes All damage caused through accident misuse wear and tear neglect incorrect 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 If
10. your system is not working properly please work through this checklist before returning a unit to your dealer Symptom Possible Cause No Sound nosound System not switched on Speaker cables shorting terminals out Wrong source selected Sound lacks bass content Bass reproduction indistinct Front loudspeaker out of phase Check all system connections and rectify Subwoofer not switched on Subwoofer phase incorrect Subwoofer crossover control too low Excessive bass distortion at low salaries Subwoofer level set too high LFE level set too high Subwoofer incorrectly wired Excessive or distorted bass at high levels System level set too high Bass control set too high Speakers too close to room corners en eeen System level set too high Objects on speakers subwoofer Objects too close to subwoofer BL ee System level set high Subwoofer level set too high LFE level see too high the subwoofer Indistinct sound Poor localisation of effects Poor localisation of dialogue Television picture colour is Subwoofer too close to TV Switch off system and TV Move units away Leave 15 mins distorted Switch on One or more loudspeakers is out of phase Check all system connections and rectify Read the manual for correct connection procedure USER INSTRUCTIONS WH2 1 SYSTEM Specifications and Service WH SR1 WH SR2 WH C Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms Power Handing 80 W programme 120 W programme 120 W progr
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