Wharfedale OBSIDIAN 600 User's Manual
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1. in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Greenand 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 EARTH coloured Brown must be connected to GREEN YELLOW 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 D BLUE BROWN loud your equipment will play Allow your system ample headroom Do not operate the SW100 or the D9 SR closer than 450mm from the TV to avoid distorting the picture If this occurs switch the TV set off After 15 minutes switch on again colour balance should now be restored The Diamond 9 0 and 9 CC may safely be used close to TV screens To minimise hum and mains interference ensure that low level line level signal cables are well screened Avoid routing low level signal cables close to or parallel with mains power wiring Page 2 USER INSTRUCTIONS OBSIDIAN 600 HOME CINEMA PACK TROUBLESHOOTING If your system is not working properly please work through this checklist before returning a unit to your dealer Be2. 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 The Low Frequency Effects channel was originally an additional bass channel with its own dedicated subwoofer In other words the LFE channel is nota regular subwoofer channel Because 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 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 s volume level down and then back off the LFE level If this does not cure the problem 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 still unsure consult your dealer for help SYSTEM PHASE It is essential for all speakers to be connected correctly with the RED and BLACK terminals of the speakers connected to the corresponding RED and BLACK terminals of the AV amplifier in phase Failure to do this will cause poorly focussed sound with poor bass localisation and muddled treble out of phase If the sou
3. akers on their mountings One or more loudspeakers is out of phase Read the manual for correct connection procedure Subwoofer too close to TV Switch off system and TV Move units away Leave 15 mins Switch on GUARANTEE amp SERVICE In the unlikely even that your unit develops a fault 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 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 transitto or from the purchaser Wharfedale will not be liable for any consequential damage loss or injury arising from or in conjunction with this equipment 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 Wharfedale 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
4. d check that the power indicator on the front of the cabinet glows Now switch on the system Play a programme with extended bass and set the system volume to a moderate level Adjust the subwoofer volume control to produce the desired level of bass Do not overdo things PHASE SWITCH If the bass is indistinct or lacks depth the Phase switch may need adjustment Set the switch to 0 and listen carefully to some music with extended bass If there is insufficient bass output from the sub woofer set the Phase switch to 180 Select the position which produces the most natural extended bass CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENT This enables the system to be set up for optimum bass performance The higher settings are for use with small loudspeakers such as the D9 0 if you choose too low a setting there will be a hole in the bass response AUTO SWITCH In normal mode the subwoofer is permanently on Setting the AUTO switch to ON automatically turns the subwoofer on when a signal is detected and turns it off Standby Mode after a period of inactivity We recommend the AUTO switch is set to ON In AUTO mode the indicator on the front of the subwoofer will glow RED when the unit is in Standby mode and GREEN when operational If your subwoofer is disconnected from the mains power or the Power switch is Off the indicator will be extinguished SETTING SYSTEM LEVELS Once the loudspeaker settings have been finalised your AV processor should be put int
5. down the volume if the music starts to sound distorted INSTALLATION Before connecting your system consider where you will place the speakers in the room Before making a final decision please experiment until you find the most suitable position POSITIONING THE FRONT SPEAKERS The DIA speakers are intended for wall stand or shelf mounting Their bass extension depends on proximity to a wall though they should be kept away from room corners Ideally they should be mounted 1 2 metres above the floor and 2 4 metres apart central to the listening position Front and Effects Channels The front 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 As the rear surround channels are the effects channels the reproduced sound should be as room filling as possible We recommend placing the speakers in a high position behind the listener s head If the rear wall is more than 1 metre behind the listening seat position the units on the side walls If the walls are a long way from the listening seat consider stand mounting the loudspeakers Most of the dialogue comes from the centre loudspeaker Speech should appear to originate from the actors mouths Operating height is impor tant Ideally the front and centre channel speakers should be at the same height For this reason the centre channel speaker is best operated above the television
6. duce sound reflections from the top of the TV cabinet Alternatively the Centre may be placed _ below the screen The television should be positioned centrally between the front loudspeakers and the front face of the Centre should ideally be in line with the front loudspeakers THE SW SUBWOOFER OPTIONAL Before connecting check the voltage marked on the amplifier panel is correct for your mains supply e 230 volt products 220 volts to 240 volts e 115volt products 110 volts to 120 volts Maa O CROSSOVER INPUT_ OUTPUT Yf FREQUENCY 1189 Whasfedale CE __sus WooFER AMPLIFIER MODEL SW 100 INTERNATIONAL LTD HUNTINGDON UNTED KI WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING ATTENTION 1 DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REPLACER LE FUSIBLE UTILISER UN IBLE DE RECHANGE CALIBRE T AC INPUT POWER OFF ON ese 230V 50Hz 100W Volume Control Mains Power Fuse Crossver Frequency Control IEC Mains Input Socket Phase Control Speaker Level Inputs Auto Power Switch Line Level Inputs Power ON OFF Switch Line Level Outputs POSITIONING THE SW SUBWOOFER Although the unit may be placed almost anywhere in the room we recommend you place it in front of and central to the listening position We suggest you initially position the subwoofer about 20cm 8
7. fore investigating a problem always switch off the system atthe mains Symptom Possible Cause No Sound System not switched on Speaker cables shorting terminals out Wrong source selected Sound lacks bass content Bass reproduction indistinct Front loudspeakers out of phase Subwoofer not switched on Subwoofer phase incorrect Subwoofer crossover control too low Excessive bass distortion at low volumes 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 Distorted or rattling sounds at high levels System level too high Objects on speakers subwoofer Objects too close to subwoofer Popping or thumping from the subwoofer System level set high Subwoofer level set too high LFE level set too high Indistinct sound Poor localisation of effects Poor localisation of dialogue Television picture colour is distorted 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 barely 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 Be especially careful when cleaning the front and surround speakers that you do not disturb the spe
8. inches from the wall Placing it close to the wall will increase the bass placing it across a room corner will increase the bass further possibly at the expense of clarity Do not place the subwoofer close to surfaces or objects that may rattle The floor under the subwoofer should be sound Experiment with locations and sources before making a final decision 5 1 LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS Standard connections for Digital AV processors are shown below FRONT CENTRE AND REAR CHANNELS Connect the Front Centre and Rear loudspeakers as shown below Ensure that the red positive terminal on the speaker is connected to the corresponding red terminal on the amplifier and the same for the black negative terminals Connections should be firm with no loose strands touching adjacent terminals CONNECTING THE SW SUBWOOFER If your AV processor has a line level or LFE subwoofer output you should use this connection You will need ato purchase a single mono screened RCA phono lead from your dealer Connect this lead from the Subwoofer output of the processor to the Left line input of the SW 100 Subwoofer FRONT RIGHT CENTRE FRONT LEFT J Line Level LINE LEVEL INPUT OUTPUT SUB SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONNECTIONS Use the connection method shown below only if your amplifier does not have a dedicated subwoofer output Connect the Front Centre and Rear loudspeakers as shown Connect a second pair of loudspeaker cable
9. lows 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 place the subwoofer against a corner of the room This arrangement gives more bass atthe possible expense of clarity capabilities of your processor and you should be guided by those instructions we would make some observations For most 6 1 and 7 1 formats and especially Dolby EX to work properly the listening seat should not be very close to the rear wall Optimising the time delay so that information from all speakers arrives at the listening seat coherently is critical THX adjustments need to be followed to the letter 7 1 SYSTEM CENTRE LERT l RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND REAR SURROUNDS Page 3 KA a
10. monitor TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS Cables from the AV processor to the front speakers should be the same length Cables to the rear speakers should also ideally be the same length If you are connecting the SWSUBvia the high level inputs you will need to cut the cable into seven lengths Split the cable at each end to a depth of 30mm Strip about 7mm of insulation from each end and lightly twist to gather the strands All the loudspeakers use screw terminals Unscrew each terminal fully to expose the mounting hole 30mm in the lower part 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 touching adjacent terminals Connect the loudspeakers as shown in the connecting diagrams on Page 5 Ensure that the red speaker terminal is wired to the red lt amplifier output terminal and that the black speaker terminal is wired to the black amplifier output terminal It is convenient to use the striped core to connect the positive RED terminals Page 4 USER INSTRUCTIONS OBSIDIAN 600 HOME CINEMA PACK POSITIONING THE CENTRE SPEAKER The Obsidian Centre should be located on a E stable flat surface to avoid any movement of the loudspeaker at high sound levels We recommend that the Centre is mounted on top of the television with the front grille level with or slightly in front of the screen This will re
11. naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the product Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the 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 obstructions NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause GENERAL GUIDANCE DO NOT connect the mains power to any signal input terminal DO NOT change any connections without first switching off the power to all the components in your AV system ALWAYS turn down the system master volume control before turning the equipment on or off DO NOT use your amplifier at its maximum volume setting The resulting distortion may damage your loudspeakers and subwoofer The position of the Volume Control on your amplifier is NOT a reliable guide as to how harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does ca
12. nd is not as clear as it could be check all speaker connections carefully before proceeding further FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOME CINEMA TOPICS CAN BE FOUND AT THESE WEBSITES www dolby com www dtsonline com www thx com Page 6 USER INSTRUCTIONS OBSIDIAN 600 HOME CINEMA PACK THE HOME THEATRE ENVIRONMENT 5 1SYSTEM The vast majority of AV entertainment is encoded in 5 1 suround sound It is virtually impossible to find any commercial media encoded in any 6 1 or 7 1 format that is not also encoded in 5 1 The 5 1 format encompasses Two Front channels Left and Right These channels carry the main information effects and music One Centre channel largely for dialogue Two Rear channels Left and Right almost exclusively for ambience and effects One Subwoofer the 1 for low frequency effects and deep bass Atypical 5 1 setup is shown opposite THE 5 1 HOME THEATRE ENVIRONMENT Front Channels The front channel loudspeakers are placed on either side of the television screen 2 5 to 3 5 metres apart The speakers should be angled slightly so they are aimed towards the listeners Rear Channels As the rear channels are the effects channels the reproduced sound should be as room filling as possible To aid this we recommend placing the speakers in a high position slightly behind the listener s head Positioned high the rear speakers give a good rear perspective combined with a diffused
13. o Obsidian 600 Home Cinema Pack 1 Page 1 2011 4 12 16 10 36 USER INSTRUCTIONS OBSIDIAN 600 HOME CINEMA PACK SPECIFICATIONS FRONT CENTRE AND REAR SPEAKERS Model OBSIDIAN TOWER OBSIDIAN CENTRE OBSIDIAN SURROUND Format Enclosure type Driver complement Floorstanding front 3 way reflex Bass 1x200mm Bass mid 2x130mm Tweeter 1x25mm Sensitivity SPL M 2 83V 88dB Nominal impedance 6 ohms Frequency response 3dB 30Hz 20kHz Crossover frequency 320Hz 2 4kHz Power handling capacity 30 150w Dimensions H x W x D mm 1068x198x341 Height on feet spikes mm 1108 Net Weight kg pcs 23kg Centre channel 2 way reflex Surround channel 2 way reflex AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRES UK 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 2x100mm 1x100mm 1x25mm 1x25mm 88dB 86dB 6 ohms 6 ohms 70Hz 20kHz 65Hz 20kHz 4 5kHz 4 3kHz 15 100w 15 80w 140x400x225 250x140x225 5 3kg 3 1kg COMPLIANCE This Wharfedale product complies with the relevant clauses enshrined in the following C standards and directives in force at the time of the introduction of the product e EU Directives 89 336 EC 72 23 EEC Safety EN60065 CB Scheme Emissions EN55013 EN61000 Immunity EN55020 2002 e USA UL6500 2002 e CANADA CAN CSA E60065 00 For information on other authorised service centres worldwide con
14. o its Test or Set Up mode see the instructions supplied with your equipment You will hear a noise signal moving from loudspeaker to loudspeaker Adjust the level controls until all channels are reproduced at the same level Even though you adjust all the channels to produce equal loudness on actual programme material the surround channel may be lower than the front Do not readjust the surround level You will need to adjust the subwoofer output level from the processor Avoid setting too high a level or you will swamp the sound with bass and limit the subwoofer s ability to respond to sudden large bass signals It is also important to set a sensible level going into the subwoofer from the AV processor The subwoofer volume control should ideally be between 12 and 3 o clock when the system is playing moderately loudly Note As all channels are set to Small the subwoofer must be on when the system is playing otherwise there will be reduced bass and no LFE DELAY SETTINGS Many AV processors feature adjustable delay settings to enable Surround and dialogue information to arrive at the listener 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 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
15. rounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart AVAL apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service 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 spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this 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 No
16. s from the amplifier to the SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT terminals of the subwoofer FRONT RIGHT CENTRE FRONT LEFT SUBWOOFER REAR LEFT SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS Page 5 Obsidian 600 Home Cinema Pack 4 Page 1 2011 4 12 17 22 25 USER INSTRUCTIONS OBSIDIAN 600 HOME CINEMA PACK SETTING UP THE OBSIDIAN 600 HOME CINEMA PACK SETTING LOUDSPEAKER SIZES Most digital AV Processors require you to specify the size of speakers in various channels These are usually Large or Small Set all the channels to Small This will route bass effects from all channels to the subwoofer You should also set the Subwoofer option onthe processor to On or Yes NOTE Choosing Large will result in lower power handling reduced bass and degraded dialogue quality SETTING UP THE SW SUBWOOFER Check that all system connections are correct Set the SW SUB WOOFER power switch to OFF Turn the system Volume Control to minimum Connect the supplied subwoofer power lead to the IEC power socket on the subwoofer and connect the mains plug to the wall socket Set the subwoofer volume control to the mid position 120 clock before proceeding VARIABLE CROSSOVER This control should initially be set to 55 Hz PHASE SWITCH The Phase switch should be initially set to 0 AUTO SWITCH The Auto switch should be initially set to OFF FINE TUNING THE SW SUBWOOFER Switch on the SW100 power switch an
17. sound field Two possible placements are indicated in the diagram above Note If the rear wall is more than 1 metre behind the listening seat the side wall position should be used If the side or rear walls are inconveniently located consider stand mounting the loudspeakers EXPANDING YOUR HOME CINEMA SYSTEM Recently there has been a proliferation of multi channel formats Dolby Labs DTS and THX all offer a range of 6 1 and 7 1 formats which extend the 5 1 principle by adding one or two extra rear effects channels To enable you to take advantage of these formats the Obsidian SR is available from your dealer in single packs 1 as well as pairs Although the precise configuration of these systems will depend on the 6 1 SYSTEM CENTRE LEFT j RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND REAR SURROUND CENTRE Centre Channel In the cinema most of the dialogue comes from the middle loudspeaker This ensures that the speech appears to originate from the actors mouths and not displaced to one side For best results the front and centre channel speakers should be operated at the same height For this reason the centre channel speaker should normally be operated on top of the television monitor Ideally the front faces of the centre and Front loudspeakers should be in line though this may not be practicable in many cases Subwoofer As the ear is unable to detect the direction from which deep bass originates this al
18. tact Wharfedale International in the U K A worldwide distributor list is available on the Wharfedale website www wharfedale co uk IAG House Sovereign Court Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU UK Tel 44 0 1480 447700 Fax 44 0 1480 431767 http www wharfedale co uk IAG reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice All rights reserved IAG Group Ltd Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group CODE WH10 MNL0013 OBSIDIAN 600 HOME CINEMA PACK OBSIDIAN TOWER OBSIDIAN CENTRE OBSIDIAN SURROUND Wharfedale BRITAIN S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS User s Manual a a Obsidian 600 Home Cinema Pack 2 Page 1 2011 4 12 17 11 52 USER INSTRUCTIONS OBSIDIAN 600 HOME CINEMA PACK IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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 polarized or g
19. testing to ensure consistently high performance And that means that you can continue to count on the quality of all Wharfedale products Loudspeaker Manufacturers since 1932 Page 7 Go Obsidian 600 Home Cinema Pack 3 Page 1 2011 4 12 17 20 56 USER INSTRUCTIONS OBSIDIAN 600 HOME CINEMA PACK INTRODUCTION The Obsidian Home Cinema Pack consists of e Two floorstanding speakers e One centre channel speaker e Two surround speakers PRELIMINARIES UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS 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 Check each unit and in the event of damage contact your dealer Retain the packing for future use If you decide to dispose of the packing please do so with regard to any recycling regulations in your area Retain the instructions If you pass a product to a third party please include the instructions ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT The Obsidian 600 Home Cinema Pack is compatible with most modern audio visual equipment but a loudspeaker is only as good as the signal it gets Your amplifier should have ample reserves of power a low powered amplifier could easily run out of steam and the resulting distortion is unpleasant to listen to and could damage vour sveakers Alarger amplifier will usually sound better andenhance the reliability and performance of your loudspeakers Always turn
20. use harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 literature accompanying this unit This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR UK USERS The power cord on your subwoofer may be supplied with a plug incorporating a fuse the value of which is indicated 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 If 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 intoa mains socket The wires
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