Wharfedale DX-1 User's Manual
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1. Each DX 1 satellite speaker has a 1 4 inch US gt norm or M6 EU norm threaded insert on the back panel for use with universal wall mount brackets Left Front Contre Right Front The diagram shows the Dolby Labs a E of is recommended positions for multi channel w h operation For 5 1 channel operation use the satellites in the front and surround positions with the Subwoofer in the LFE position Dolby Labs Recommended 7 1 Placement Ifyou have a 7 1 channel processor amplifier you can enhance the system further by buying one of the larger loudspeakers from the Lei Surround Right Surround Wharfedale range to use as front channel Es l 90 El speakers and use the satellite units as Back channels ur Your Wharfedale dealer will be pleased to advise you Single back channel J35 for 6 Isound 150 I I Right Back CONNECTING THE PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKERS You will need to purchase a suitable length of loudspeaker cable Ensure that the red speaker terminal is wired to the red You are advised to buy quality loudspeaker cable rather thanlow amplifier output terminal and that the black speaker terminal is cost bell or zip wire Your dealer will be pleased to advise you wired to the black amplifier output terminal Connect the loudspeakers as shown inthe connecting diagrams It is convenient to use the striped core to connect the positive RED terminals STANDARD SYST2. 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 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 One or more loudspeakers is out of phase Check all system connections and rectify Read the manual for correct connection procedure Subwoofer too close fo TV Switch off system and TV Move units away Leave 15 mins Switch on SERVICE AND WARRANTY 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 damp cloth or with a spray furniture polish and a soft cloth Apply the spray very 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 dea
3. for advice D D em STS DO Power Indicator Wharfacdalea O Subwoofer Volume Control o nora __ gt oe Crossover Frequency Control __ B a 2 Phase Switch A A a A Auto Power Switch AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE mers ovun mw Line Level Inputs LFE Input X N21090 CES oe IEC Mains Input Socket voor mn mse PS e D Mains Power Switch a L 9 Mains Power Fuse I E seaa no 1 J me To connect the Subwoofer to a standard Digital Home Theatre Processor Amplifier you should purchase a single RCA phono lead The cable should be a high quality unitand well screened The lead should be long enough to reach the subwoofer be pleased to supply you with a suitable cable to avoid hum and noise problems without being stretched faut Your Wharfedale dealer will POSITIONING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS 4 24 metres E re CENTRE A 5 1 SYSTEM gt 150 mm VELL aes o RECOMMENDED WALL MOUNTING POSITIONS 4 PREFERRED D POSITION ALTERNATIVE 400 mm 1 5m POSITION gt lm ALTERNATIVE POSITION 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 5 1 POSITIONING Place the front speakers as shown Angling the speakers inward slightly will improve stereo im
4. DX 1HCP AV SYSTEM HOME CINEMA PACK DX 1 Subwoofer DX 1 Satellites DX 1 Centre SSeS Z es a es o fe 5 tie Se ee A Ge o ee oP x Boe i Ge i oe a ee SSB SERS SR SI PROD ee a a rs Manual BRITAIN S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS Use oe IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTIONI 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 AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR A A 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 eledric shock is present within this unit Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follovrall 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 grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug hos two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or the third prong is provided for your sa
5. EM CONNECTIONS FRONT LEFT AV AMPLIFIER ROOM PLACEMENT SURROUND SURROUND RIGHT LEFT Your subwoofer has been designed for optimum performance with a Digital processor If your AV processor has a line level or LFE subwoofer output you should use this connection You will need to purchase a single screened RCA phono lead from your dealer Connect this lead to the left or right line input of the Subwoofer as shown ALTERNATIVE SUBWOOFER CONNECTION You may use a split mono lead from the processor to both inputs of the subwoofer In this case the input level at the subwoofer will be slightly higher It is essential that you connect all the loudspeakers correctly with the Striped core connected to the Positive terminals and the plain core connected to the Black terminals in all cases If one or more loudspeakers are incorrectly connected out of phase the definition will be poor and the bass will be indistinct OPERATION SETTING UP THE SYSTEM e Setthe subwoofer power switch to OFF e Turnthesystem Volume Control to minimum e Re checkall system connections e Connect the supplied subwoofer power lead to the IEC power socket on the subwoofer and connect the mains plug into the wall socket a Setthe subwoofer volume control midway 12 o clock e Switch on the mains power FINE TUNING Switch on the subwoofer power switch Check that the power indicator on the cabinet glows Now switch o
6. ages but too extreme an angle will impair movie sound The centre speaker can be placed above or below the TV screen Allthe passive speakers are screened and may be placed close to a conventional CRT TV The surround speakers should be placed 400mm and 1 5m above eor level and preferably on the side walls but always behind the listener If the distance between the side walls is too great you could use a high stands to mount the surround loudspeakers If mounting the surrounds on the side walls is not feasible they may be mounted on the rear walls between 2 5 3 5 metres apart central to the listening position and 400mm 1 5m above ear level Place the subwoofer close fo the wall leaving just enough space fo operate the controls and mains switch Room positioning is not critical but we recommend that it is placed in front of the listening seat Never operate the subwoofer within 450mm of a conventional TV LCD and Plasma screens are unaffected Ensure that there is a mains point close by The bass ports are rear mounted and moves a lot of air at high volume so make sure the back wall is sound The subwoofer is front firing so do not place it behind surfaces or objects that may rattle ADJUSTING THE CENTRE SPEAKER Place the speaker on a sturdy shelf ofa WALL MOUNTING POSITIONS 223 00mm If you are wall mounting the centre and effects loudspeakers we recommend that they be mounted on suitable shelves fixed to the wall
7. d If your subwoofer is disconnected from the mains or the Power switch is Off the indicator will be extinguished When the system is not in use for extended periods we suggest you switch off the subwoofer to protect it from switching noises caused by domestic appliances etc HOME THEATRE TOPICS 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 alters the amount of bass Some prefer to place the subwoofer against a room corner This arrangement gives more bass atthe 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 We recommend that you set the front centre and surround speakers to Small This will direct all the bass in the system to the subwoofer and provide clean deep and louder bass Set the Subwoofer option on the processor to On or Yes SETTING LEVELS Once the loudspeaker settings have been finalised put the AV amplifier into its Test mode see your processor instructions Adjust the levels until all channels are equally loud You may need to adjust the subwoofer output level Avoid setting too high a level or you will swamp the sound with bass which is tiring to listen to and may limit the subwoofers ability to respond to large bass transient
8. e 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 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 fo 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 in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following cade 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 ferminal marked with the letter N or coloured Black The wire coloured Brown must be connected fo the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured Red ol Class Il construction double insulated This product must not be connected to earth PRELIMINARIES Before installing this product read all the instructions Before making any connections switch all the units in your system off at the mains Make sure all connecting cables are safely routed Do not run cables over unprotected flo
9. fety If the provided plug does not fit info 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 toble specified by the monufucturer or sold with the apparatus When o cort is used use caution when moving the cort 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 fo qualified service personnel Servicing is required when fhe apparatus has been damaged in any way such os 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 notoperate 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 noked flame sources such os candles should be placed on the product Coution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this device Warning Th
10. ler 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 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 AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRES UK IAG Service Centre Unit 4 St Margaret s Way Stukeley Meadows Industrial Estate Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6EB England Tel 44 0 1480 452561 Fax 44 0 1480 13403 For information on other authorised service centres worldwide contact Wharfedale International in the U K 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 The name WHARFEDALE is a registered trademark of Wharfedale International Ltd Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group SPECIFICATIONS Description Format Bass Cone Silk Dome Frequency Response 3dB Sensitivity 1W 1M AN shielded Crossover Frequency Nominal Impedance Recommended amplifier power Dimensions H x W x D mm Net weight Optional Accessories Desc
11. n the system Play a programme with extended bass and set the system volume to a reasonable level Adjust the subwoofer volume control to produce the desired level of bass 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 set the Phase switch to 180 Select the position which produces the most natural extended bass LOW PASS FILTER This adjusts the blend between the subwoofer and the main speakers and enables you to set the system for optimum bass performance The higher settings are for use with the supplied loudspeakers the lower settings for large models If you choose too low a setting with small speakers there will be a hole in the bass response too high a setting with large speakers will result in the upper bass becoming bloated AUTO SWITCH In normal mode the subwoofer is permanently on This may result in low level hum or noise if the rest of the system is switched off and the subwoofer is left switched on Setting the AUTO switch to ON automatically turns the subwoofer on when a signal is detected at any of the inputs and turns it off Standby Mode after a period of inactivity We recommend the AUTO switch be set to ON for normal operation In AUTO mode the indicator on the subwoofer will always be illuminated even when in Standby to show the unit is still powere
12. or areas route them around room boundaries if necessary Set the volume control at minimum when you switch on your system or change sources 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 speaker terminals to the mains supply DO NOT dismantle the loudspeaker There are no user serviceable parts inside it and you will void the warranty INTRODUCTION The moviestar DX 1 system consists of e FourDX 1 satellite speakers e One DX 1 centre channel speaker e One DX 1 powered subwoofer 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 When lifting the subwoofer from the carton support it from the bottom The unit is heavy if you cannot manage it easily get someone to assist you 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 MoviestarDX 1 is com
13. patible with most modem 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 your speakers A larger amplifier will usually sound better and enhance the reliability and performance of your loudspeakers Always turn down the volume if the music starts to sound distorted INSTALLING THE SUBWOOFER PRELIMINARIES Open the carton and remove all the top packing pieces Lift the subwoofer out taking care not to damage the cabinet DO NOT lift the subwoofer out of the carton using the protective bag The unit is heavy if you cannot manage it easily get assistance Retain the packing materials If you decide not to keep the packing please dispose of it having regard to any recycling regulations in your area Please retain the user manual If you transfer this equipment to a third party please ensure all the instructions are passed on with the product SUBWOOFER REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS This subwoofer is factory set to operate from the mains voltage marked on the amplifier panel Before connecting check this voltage is correct for your mains supply 230 volt products 220 volts to 240 volts 115 volt products 110 volts to 120 volts Ifyou move to an area with a different mains supply consult your Wharfedale dealer
14. ription Format Bass Woofer Frequency Response Rated Power Output Peak Power Output Line Input Sensitivity Crossover Range Inputs un Input Impedance Signal to Noise Ratio Avg Max Output 1m Features Dimensions H x W x D mm Net weight DX 1 Satellite DX 1 Centre 2 way Closed Box 2 way Aperiodic Bass Loading stand mounting centre channel I 75mm 2x75mm 19mm 19mm 120Hz 20kHz 80Hz 20kHz 84 dB 86 dB NO NO 3 6kHz 3 6kHz 4Q 40 20 80W 30 100W 190 x 122 x 123mm 122 x 292 x 123mm 1 8kg each 2 5kg each MS Mounting Bracket DX 1 Subvvoofer Active Reflex Type subwoofer 200mm 20 200Hz 3dB 70W Class AB 150W 200mV 40 150Hz Stereo Line In 2 x RCA Phono Mono LFE Line In RCA Phono Line In 20kQ 86dB 110dB Phase Inversion 318 x 285 x 320mm 8 6kg Design and specifications are subject to change without further notice 10 Wharfedale IAG House Sovereign Court Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU UK Tel 44 0 1480 447700 Fax 44 0 1480 431767 http Awww wharfedale co uk IAG reserves the right to alter he design and specifications without notice All rights reserved IAG Group Ltd Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group CODE VVH11 MNL0003
15. s Set a sensible level going into the subwoofer The subwoofer volume control should be between 120 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 core with this setting os 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 reduce the LFE level If this does not cure the problem reduce 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 TROUBLESHOOTING sefore investigating a problem always switch off the system at the mains If your system is not working properly please work through this checklist before returning a unit to your dealer Possible Cause System not switched on Speaker cables shorting terminals out Wrong source selected Sound lacks bass content Bass reproduction indistinct Front loudspeakers out of phase Check all system connections and rectify
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