Wharfedale RS-10 User's Manual
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1. SPECIFICATIONS RS 10 Satellite RS 10 Centre Bass mid unit 100mm 4 kevlar cone x 2 100mm 4 kevlar cone x 2 Tweeter 25mm textile 25mm textile Rec Amplifier 20 120 w 20 120 w Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms 6 Ohms A N shielding Yes Yes Sensitivity IW 1M 87db 87db Freq Range 6dB 85Hz 24kHz 85Hz 24kHz HF limit 10db 44Khz 44Khz Crossover Frequency 2 8khz 2 8khz Freq Fb 95Hz 95Hz Size H x W x D 600 mm x 127 mmx 95 mm 127 mm x 600 mm x 95 mm Height on shelf stand 615 mm 137 mm Height on floor stand 1225 mm Carton Quantity Pair Single Included Accessories 2 x wall brackets Table Stands pair pack 1 x wall bracket 1 x shelf stand Optional Accessories Floor Stands pair pack Compatible with amplifiers requiring 8 Ohm loudspeakers Wharfedale reserves the right to change specification without notice LE a Wharfedale International Ltd IAG House Sovereign Court Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU England Tel 44 0 1480 447700 www wharfedale co uk Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group RS 10 Home Cinema Loudspeaker System Instruction Manual Table stands shown are optional extras BRITAIN S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS 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 Fr2. diagrams in this manual CARE AND SERVICE CARE The cabinets can be occasionally wiped with a damp not wet cloth Spray polishes can be used but they must not be sprayed onto the grilles or drive units Spray a very small amount of polish onto a cleaning cloth not the loudspeaker WARRANTY IN THE UK 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 warranty may vary in different countries but in all cases 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 The warranty on this product if it is sold outside the United Kingdom shall comply with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product Service Addresses UK amp USA IAG Service Centre IAG America Inc Unit 4 St Margaret s Way 15 Walpole Park South Stukeley Meadows Industrial Estate Walpole Huntingdon Cambs MA 02081 PE29 6EB USA England Tel 1 508 850 3950 Tel 44 0 1480 452561 Fax 1508 850 3905 Fox 44 0 1480 13403 PRELIMINARIES UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS
3. of speakers in all channels These are usually Large or Small All the channels should be set to SMALL This routes all the bass to the subwoofer 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 channels are reproduced at equal loudness On some programmes the surround channel may seem lower than the front Do not readjust this level You may however need to adjust the subwoofer output level Do not set too high a level or you will swamp the sound with bass You should also set a sensible level going into the subwoofer from the AV processor
4. After taking out the top most packing piece lift the loudspeakers and accessories from the carton and remove all the polythene bags The contents of each carton are as follows RS 10 Satellites e TwoRS 10 satellite speakers e Twowall brackets RS 10 Centre e One RS 10 Centre speaker e One wall bracket e One table stand with mounting hardware Check all the items after unpacking If any item is missing or damaged immediately contact your Wharfedale dealer Retain the packaging If you decide to dispose of the packing follow all recycling regulations in your area Note No hardware is supplied to attach wall brackets to walls Table stands and floor stands for the RS 10 satellites are available as optional extras from your dealer Before installing this product read all these instructions Before making any connections switch the amplifier off When you switch on your system or change sources set the volume control at minimum and turn the level up gradually DO NOT use your amplifier at full volume Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired DO NOT subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold heat humidity or sunlight DO NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeakers DO NOT connect loudspeakers to the mains supply DO NOT dismantle the loudspeaker There are no user serviceable parts inside it and you will void the warranty PREPARATIONS FOR INSTALLATION STANDS AND BRACKET
5. Prepare the cable and connect the loudspeaker as shown on Page 1 The striped or ribbed cable should be connected to the left Red terminal and the plain cable to the Black terminal Replace the grille Align the mounting holes in the bracket over the holes in the speaker and attach the speaker firmly to the bracket using the screws you have saved BRACKET POSITIONS FRONT AND REAR SPEAKERS ANGLED VERTICAL 60 mm Locating Fang Bottom 60mm Tongue Place the speaker on a soft surface Holding the speaker cabinet securely ease the front grille off via the sides and keep it safe Remove the four mounting screws from the base of the speaker circled in white in Fig 3 Retain the screws To AV Amplifier HOME THEATRE LAYOUT POSITIONING THE FRONT SPEAKERS RS 10 speakers must be wall or stand mounted Their bass extension depends on proximity to a wall though they should be kept out of room corners Ideally they should be mounted 1 2 metres above the floor and 2 4 metres apart central to the listening position S lt lt 2 4 metres ____ Gi gt 0 7metre Listening Seat 2 4metres away POSITIONING THE REAR SPEAKERS The speakers should ideally be sited 600 mm 1 5 metres above the listening position and 2 5 3 5 metres apart central to the listener and either on a rear wall or on either side of the listener facing inward but always behind the listening posi
6. S RS 10 loudspeakers must be operated attached to wall brackets or stands Wall brackets are supplied for all RS 10 models and a table stand is also supplied for the RS 10 Centre speaker Optional table stands and floor stands for RS 10 satellites are available in pairs from your Wharfedale dealer Use only the designed stands or brackets supplied with the units CONNECTORS AND CABLES You will need five lengths of two core cable The cables connecting the Front loudspeakers should be the same length and the cables connecting the Rear loudspeakers should also be of equal length We suggest you use cable designed for audio and not general purpose bell or zip wire Loudspeaker cable is polarity coded along one edge Split the cable to a depth of 25mm and strip 8mm of insulation from each wire If the cable is stranded twist the strands together RS 10 loudspeakers have two connection terminals The Positive terminal is on the left and has a Red collar The Negative terminal is on the right and has a Black collar To connect the terminals Unscrew each terminal Thread the bare end of the cable through the cross hole in the terminal ensuring there are no loose strands Tighten securely Before connecting your system consider where you will place the speakers in the room This is particularly important if you are wall mounting loudspeakers STAND MOUNTING CENTRE LOUDSPEAKER Place the speaker on t
7. he stand and align the mounting holes in the stand with the mounting holes in the rear of the speaker Place a shakeproof washer on each of the supplied screws and attach the stand to the speaker Remove the speaker grille Thread the speaker cable through the recess at the edge of the cabinet and out through the hole in the rear of the stand Prepare the cable and connect the loudspeaker as shown on Page 1 The striped or ribbed cable should be connected to the Red terminal and the plain cable to the Black terminal Replace the grille Place the speaker in position Leave a little slack in the cable to avoid moving the stand assembly Note Table Stands are not supplied with the RS 10 satellites but are available as optional extras SATELLITE SPEAKERS Thread the stand column through the stand base Attach the column to the base with the four supplied screws Thread the speaker cable through the slot in the column Remove the grille from the loudspeaker Remove the four mounting screws from the base of the speaker circled in white in Fig 1 Retain the Screws Align the speaker over the column Attach the speaker firmly to the column using the screws you have saved Prepare the cable and connect the loudspeaker as shown on Page 1 The striped or ribbed cable should be connected to the left Red terminal and the plain cable to the Black terminal Replace the grille Lead the cable through the groove
8. in the base of the stand and place the speaker in its location Leave a little slack in the cable to avoid pulling the stand assembly over Amplifier A Speaker WALL MOUNTING FRONT LOUDSPEAKERS If the mounting position is higher than 1500mm it is preferable to angle the speaker Otherwise mount the loudspeaker vertically REAR LOUDSPEAKERS If the loudspeakers are sited behind the listener on a rear wall it is advisable to mount them high around 1800mm and angled down Rear speakers placed on the side walls may be placed at a height of 1500mm and angled vertically or 1800mm and angled down Ensure that the wall is sound and can support the weight of the speaker Mark off two centres 60mm apart and vertically spaced Drill two 6mm holes and insert suitable wall plugs Attach the bracket firmly to the wall with No 8 countersunk screws Follow the drawings to establish the correct orientation ofthe bracket CENTRE LOUDSPEAKER Align the bracket horizontally such that the loudspeaker is parallel to the wall In all other respects the mounting procedure is identical Identify the keyhole slot which is sited at the rear centre ofthe speaker Thread the speaker cable through the bracket as shown G The keyhole slot fits Slot the speaker over the locating flange in the bracket over the locating flange and then slide it into the bottom tongue of the bracket which is attached to the top of the bracket
9. ont 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 a low delay setting should be set The closer the listener is to the Rear speakers the higher should be the delay setting used Centre Delay If the Centre speaker is level with or slightly behind the Front speakers set the delay to zero If the Centre speaker is forward of the Front speakers increase the delay LFE In domestic systems the LFE channel typically feeds into the subwoofer When you set the LFE level at your AV processor use care as the powerful low frequencies can overload domestic loudspeakers 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 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 Home Theatre system should have a precise front stage a diffuse rear stage and good localisation of dialogue If the colours on the loudspeaker terminals do not correspond with those on the amplifier the sound will appear poorly focused or out of phase For this reason it is essential that the speakers are connected according to the wiring
10. peaker to the Red Positive terminal of the speaker output terminal of the amplifier and similarly with the Black terminal AN PROCESSOR CENTRE LINE LEVEL _ SUBWOOFER SETTING UP YOUR HOME CINEMA The front loudspeakers are placed on either side of the television screen 2 to 3 metres apart If you are using the optional stands the speakers may be angled slightly inwards so they are aimed towards the listeners As the rear surround channels are the effects channels the sound should be as room filling as possible We recommend placing the speakers in a high position behind the listeners head Most of the dialogue comes from the centre loudspeaker Speech should appear to originate from the actors mouths Operating height is important Ideally the front and centre channel speakers should be at the same height The front faces of the centre and surround loudspeakers should also be in line as far as possible The system is intended for use with the RS 10 subwoofer This should be placed 50mm from the wall to optimise the bass performance of the unit See P 3 of the subwoofer manual Set the RS 10 subwoofer LPF filter to 85 Hz Follow pages 5 amp 6 ofthe subwoofer manual for the correct setup procedure The performance of Home Theatre systems can be enhanced by using a pair of subwoofers Setting Loudspeaker Sizes Many digital AV Processors require you to specify the size
11. tion LISTENING POSITION eee eee eee eee ee ee ee ee M THE 5 1 HOME ENVIRONMENT The preferred 5 1 positions are shown in the drawings below Placing rear speakers on opposite side walls shown in pale grey in the figure on the left is acceptable in smaller rooms but is not recommended for large rooms POSITIONING THE CENTRE SPEAKER The RS 10 Centre speaker is clearly identified with the badge horizontal to the speaker so make sure you don t use it as a satellite by mistake The speaker should be on its dedicated stand located on a stable flat surface to avoid any movement of the loudspeaker at high sound levels Alternatively it can be wall mounted We recommend that the RS 10 Centre is mounted above the TV screen with the front grille level or slightly in front of the screen It may also be placed below the screen The television should be positioned centrally between the front loudspeakers and the front face of the RS 10 Centre should ideally be inline with the front loudspeakers Ifyou have a large room or your listening position is not central to the side walls as in the diagram we recommend that you purchase the optional table or floor stands which have been designed to optimise the soundstage of the RS 10 system CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKERS Connect each loudspeaker to the correct channel of your AV amplifier or processor taking care to connect the Red Positive terminal of the s
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