Wharfedale Jade 5
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1. VEA c fedale e 7 fx Te 44 0 1480 447700 a VA eum cles p EO the right t to alter ifie design and specifications without notice All rights reserved AG Group Ltd B RIT Al N S M OST E AM OU S LOU D S PEAKERS Wharfadale is a membr ofthe Intemational Audio Group CODE WH 11 MNLOOOB User s Manual AG House Sovereign Court Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU UK Fax 44 0 1480 431767 http www wharfedale co uk User Warnings Now you have opened the carton please read the following notes carefully They will help you to install your loudspeakers correctly and safely Switch off the amplifier and all sources before making connections to your sound system a When you switch on the system or change sources set the volume control to minimum and turm up the level gradually The position of your Volume Control is NOT a reliable guide as to the maximum capabilities of your system Playing the system with extreme settings of volume and tone controls may damage the amplifier and loudspeakers De not connect loudspeaker terminals to the mains supply Ensure that your loudspeakers are correctly wired and are in phase Do not subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold heat or sunlight WARNING Io 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 vas2. not jardinieres e Avoid getting any liquid behind the grille If you spill liquid on your loudspeakers take them to your dealer for attention before using them again e Do not open the speakers there are no user serviceable parts inside e Never touch the drive units either with an object or your hands e Do not site loudspeakers in areas of bright sunlight as over the long term their finish will dull and the colour may shade Jade Quality Management Your Wharfedale Jade loudspeakers are premium products constructed to the highest standards From the top grade furniture construction and finish to the carefully designed and selected acous tic components the Jade range is a testament to fine design fine engineering and fine crafts manship We hope you will derive many years of good service from our products Servicing servicing of Wharfedale products should only be carried out by authorised service agents If serv ice is required the equipment should be returned securely packaged preferably using original packaging to your dealer In the UK equipment may be returned to the IAG Service Centre In other countries equipment may be returned to the retailer or an appointed service agent Always telephone before returning any equipment A note should be enclosed giving your name address telephone number and a brief description of the reason for return If you require service outside the Warranty period do not hesitate to cont
3. the effects channels If you are not using a subwoofer Set all 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 Setting Speaker Levels Once the loudspeaker settings have been finalised put the A V 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 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 This can be tiring to listen to and may limit the subwoofer s ability to respond to large bass transients You should also set a sensible level going into the subwoof er from the A V processor Delay Settings Many A V 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 lis tening seat is in a non ideal position On some processors this can be achieved by setting the dis tance from the listening position to each speaker but other systems allow only a time delay setting Rear Delay If the listening position is equidistant from the front and rear speakers set a low delay setting The closer the listener is to
4. the rear speakers the higher the delay setting used should be 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 the cinema the low frequency effects channel is an extra bass channel with its own subwoofer In domestic systems the LFE channel typically feeds into the subwoofer Where no subwoofer is used the LFE signal is combined with the front channels and sent to the front speakers When you set the LFE level at your A V processor use care as powerful low frequencies can overload domestic loudspeakers If you hear popping or thumping noises coming from the front loudspeakers or subwoofer immediately turn the A V Processor s volume level down and then lower the LFE level This should cure the prob lem If it does not lower the volume level at the subwoofer if you are using one until the problem disappears Phase Please read the relevant sections of your A V amplifier manual and familiarise yourself with the various issues If you are unsure consult your dealer for help 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 focussed or out of phase For this reason it is essential that the speakers are connected accor
5. Centre Left Front E m Lee Right Front E L LJ Left Surround Right Surround 110 135 ia 150 Left Back i at E Right Back cr r O CENTRE L REAR FRONT LEFT SPEAKER REAR LEFT SPEAKER This is the recommended layout for 7 1 multichannel systems 5 1 systems The Back Loudspeakers are not used 6 1 systems These systems feature a mono back loudspeaker shown in grey We recommend that for 6 1 sys tems you use a pair of loudspeak ers connected in parallel and placed as shown This will provide an improved rear sound stage As this connection imposes an extra load on a single rear channel amplifier consult your dealer before proceeding Jade Home Theatre Topics Setting Speaker Sizes Most digital A V Processors require you to specify the size of speakers in all channels These are usu ally Large or Small Always set the Jade C1 to Small Depending on the size and capacity of your subwoofer you may set the Jade C2 to Small or Large As the Surround Channels will most likely be Jade SR loudspeakers set these to Small as well If You Are Using A Subwoofer Jade land 3 when used as Front Speakers Set these to Small The subwoofer will now receive all the system bass signals Jade 5 Set to Large or Small depending on preference and the capacity of the subwoofer Jade 7 Set this to Large The subwoofer then will reproduce only the LFE and bass signals from
6. act your dealer You can also visit our website at www wharfedale co uk for further information Principal Service Address For technical support servicing or product queries and information please contact either your local retailer or the offices below IAG Service Dept Unit 4 st Margaret s Way stukeley Meadows Industrial Estate Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6EB England Tel 44 0 1480 452561 Fax 44 0 1480 413403 www wharfedale co uk Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice I5
7. cross to adjacent terminals As an alternative to bare wire you can use specialist spade connec tors Your dealer will be pleased to advise you Connections and Terminals Jade loudspeakers use a two different bi wiring panels and one standard terminal panel Biwireable Crossover Panels A bi wiring panel has four terminal binding posts The upper terminals connect to the treble units the lower pair to the bass unit As supplied the treble and bass termina pairs are connected via removable straps This arrange ment facilitates standard single wiring and advanced bi wiring which offers significant perform ance advantages Follow the drawings carefully to see the correct orientation of the loudspeaker terminals Jade 1 3 5 7 Jade C1 C2 STANDARD BI WIRING Ga O_O Why Bi Wire Bi wiring involves the use of two separate cables between the amplifier and the loudspeakers One pair connects to the treble unit the other to the bass driver Using separate cables for treble and bass units in a bi wiring configuration reduces intermodula tion effects and improves headroom and clarity To bi wire you will need to install two lengths of twin core cable between the amplifier and each loudspeaker Standard Crossover Panels The Jade SR uses a standard crossover panel As surround speakers receive less bass information and operate at lower volume levels than the front loudspeakers bi wiring provides no real benefit Jade Positi
8. d Jade speakers are supplied with two sets of floor spikes The wide set is for use with solid wood and hard floors The narrow spikes are for use with carpeted or soft floors WARNING Spikes are sharp Keep children and pets well away from the working area when assembling and using spikes When using spikes with floorcoverings of any kind ensure that the spikes do not pierce cables or any object that may be hidden under the floor surface Before you start place a soft cloth on the floor to protect the loudspeaker Place the loudspeaker on its side on the cloth Thread the lock ring and a washer onto each spike and loosely run it up the thread e Screw the spikes into the bushes fitted in the base of the cabinet Return the loudspeaker to its normal position Adjust the height by screwing in or out one or more of the spikes until the speaker is stable and level from front to back and side to side Tighten the lock ring to the plinth by inserting the supplied key into the hole in the ring cir cumference WARNING Floor standing speakers are heavy the narrow spikes are designed to penetrate soft floor coverings and could damage wood and stone floors over extended periods Spike Seats Using the Spike Seat A set of spike seats is provided to protect sensitive floors from possible damage The loudspeaker should be mounted on the wide spikes and the spike seats should be placed under each spike as shown Level the lou
9. ding to the wiring diagrams in this manual Connecting loudspeakers correctly in phase is essential whether the system is stereo or multichannel This is especially important if you are bi wiring if only one element in a bi wired system is incorrectly connected out of phase the effects can be very noticeable yet hard to pinpoint Jade Loudspeaker Specifications Parameter Description Format Bass Driver Mid Bass Driver Cone Midrange Tweeter Nominal Impedance Frequency Response 3dB SPL 2 83V 1M Recommended Amplifier Power Crossover Frequencies Magnetically Shielded Dimensions H x W x D mm Net Weight Included Accessories Jade 1 3 Way Aperiodic Stand Mounting 125mm Acufibre 75mm Alu Pulp 25mm Aluminium 6 Ohms 65Hz 24kHz 85dB 30 120W 570Hz 2 5kHz No 376 x 195 x 328 8 95 kg each Rubber Feet Optional stands available Optional stands available Jade 3 3 Way Closed Box Stand Mounting 165mm Acufibre 75mm Alu Pulp 25mm Aluminium 6 Ohms 45Hz 24kHz 86dB 30 150W 350Hz 2 8kHz No 433 x 246 x 400 11 8kg each Rubber Feet Jade 5 3 Way Aperiodic Floorstanding 2 x 165mm Acufibre 75mm Alu Pulp 25mm Aluminium 6 Ohms 42Hz 24kHz 87dB 50 200W 340Hz 2 4kHz No 1055 x 246 x 400 2 5kg each Spikes two sets Design and specifications are subject to change without further notice Jade 7 4 Way Aperiodic Floorsta
10. dspeakers with the spike seats in place aade Cables and Connectors Choosing Cables A specialist audio cable usually offers 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 An audio cable is polarised with two cores of different colours or often a raised rib or coloured tracer in the case of twin cable Before you purchase your cable we suggest that you give careful thought to the positioning of your loudspeakers This is especially the case if you are bi wiring your loudspeakers Cable lengths to loudspeaker pairs should be the same for left and right channels in order to equalise the signal transmission Allow some slack in your speaker cables so you can alter their position to best advantage but do not have your cables over long Preparing Loudspeaker Cable Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm Carefully strip the insulation from each end leav ing about 10mm of bare wire If the cable is stranded lightly twist to gather any loose strands Connecting Screw Terminals All the loudspeakers in the Jade series use screw terminals Safe Connection of Terminals Unscrew the terminal Insert the bare end of the cable into the hole in the base of the terminal Tighten securely When connecting terminals make sure you leave no strands of bare wire that can short a
11. e of flowers should be placed on the product No naked flame sources such as candles must be placed on the product Deo not place heavy objects on top of loudspeaker cabinets If you play them with the grilles removed be careful to protect the drive units from children and pets Do not use makeshift stands Always fit a manufacturer s approved stand using the instruc tions and the fixings provided Your dealer will advise you Do not attempt to dismantle the loudspeaker There are no user serviceable parts inside and you will invalidate the warranty Unpacking Your Loudspeakers f you are unpacking the larger loudspeakers please remember that these units are heavy We suggest that you have someone to assist you ift the loudspeaker carefully out of the packing Do NOT try and lift the loudspeaker using the protective bag Unpack any accessories carefully f there is any sign of damage or if the contents are incom plete report this to your dealer as soon as possible Retain the packing for future safe transport of the product f you dispose of the packing do so with respect to any recycling provisions in your area Stand mounting and AV loudspeakers are ready to be connected after unpacking The larger loudspeakers will need to be fitted with the supplied spike kits The Jade SR may be wall mounted if required Instructions are on Page 9 Fitting Spikes to Floorstanding Loudspeakers The Jade 5 an
12. end 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 an alternative position is on the side walls If the walls are a long way from the listening seat consider stand mounting the loudspeakers The Jade SR is designed for wall mounting The design of this loudspeaker enables its use either on the rear or the side walls of the room presenting both direct and amblent reflected sounds Centre Channel Most of the dialogue comes from the centre loudspeaker Speech should appear to originate from the actors mouths Operating helght is Important Ideally the front and centre channel speakers should be at the same height The front of the cabinet should be level with the TV screen The Jade C1 and C2 centre channel loudspeakers ray be placed on top of the TV cabinet if it is safe to do so An optional pedestal is available te facilitate adjustment of sound projection 5 1 System with Subwoofer subwoofer As deep bass is fundamentally non directional this allows vou to place a subwoofer in a variety of locations Placing the subwoofer near a comer or particularly close to a wall will boost the bass but may impair clarity Refer ta your subwoofer manual for further information Jade Wall Mounting the Jade SR Ensure the wall is sound free of obstructions hidden pipes etc and capable of supporting the loudspeaker plus a small amount of pulling force You wi
13. ll also nead sultable wall fixings and some No amp Round Head screws of sufficient depth to suit your wall typically 49mm Measure the distance between the loudspeaker mounting centres Draw a horizontal line on the wall and mark off two mounting holes at the measured distance Drill and plug two holes for each speaker Screw 2 No 8 screws into the holes leaving 5 mm of thread protruding Connect the connecting wire to the loudspeaker but do not connect the cable to the amplifier You Will need te use low profile cable your dealer will recommend a suitable product Lift the loudspeaker up te the mounting position Align the keyhole slots over the screw heads and gently pull down until the speaker is securely fastened You may now connect the loudspeaker to the amplifier This operation may need two people If you are in any doubt about your ability to carry out this procedure consult a sultably quallfled bullder or domestic electrician e Jade C1 and C2 While the screen should be placed with its centre at or below eye level to a sealed viewer the speaker can be placed below the screen Jade SR You can mount surround loudspeakers alther on the sides or rear walls but always above and Behind the listening position Jade 5 1 Multichannel System Connections FRONT RIGHT CENTRE SPEAKER REAR RIGHT SPEAKER Please read the notes on Phase on Page 11 Dolby Labs A V System Recommended Layout
14. nding 2 x200mm Acufibre 165mm Acufibre 75mm Alu Pulp 25mm Aluminium 6 Ohms 38Hz 24kHz 88dB 50 250W 180Hz 590Hz 2 8kHz No 1180 x 273 x 448 37kg each Spikes two sets Jade C1 3 Way Aperiodic Centre Channel 2 x 125mm Acufibre 75mm Alu Pulp 25mm Aluminium 6 Ohms 75Hz 24kHz 87dB 30 150W 710Hz 3 2kHz Yes 195 x 664 x 300 13 2kg Rubber Feet Optional pedestals available Jade C2 3 Way Aperiodic Centre Channel 4x 125mm Acufibre 75mm Alu Pulp 25mm Aluminium 6 Ohms 55Hz 24kHz 88dB 50 200W 240Hz 810Hz 3 3kHz Yes 195 x 914 x 300 18 6kg Rubber Feet Optional pedestals available Jade SR 3 Way Closed Box Wall Mounting 125mm Acufibre 75mm Alu Pulp 25mm Aluminium 6 Ohms 80Hz 24kHz 85dB 30 120W 710Hz 3 2kHz No 347 x 300 x 165 6 5kg each Rubber Feet Jade Stand 645 x330x473 10 0kg Spike Rubber Feet Jade Looking After Your Loudspeaker e Your loudspeakers use a specially hardwearing sealed finish They should bot be waxed or treated with spray polishes which will smear and dim their fine finish e Occasionally polish them with a dry or barely moist cloth to remove dust and finger marks etc e Occasionally remove the loudspeaker grilles and brush them gently with a soft brush before replacing them carefully e Never stand objects on your loudspeakers In particular do no stand flowerpots etc on them they are
15. oning Stereo Loudspeakers The distance between the speakers should ideally be the same as the distance between you and the speakers If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase but may be boomy and indistinct If the loudspeakers are placed further away from the walls the inward angle toe in may be increased by up to 30 The optimum listening position is in the area broadly known as the sweet spot The more extreme the angle the narrower will be the sweet spot Facing the speakers straight out may result in an indistinct stereo image As personal taste plays a large role experiment with different configurations and play a wide range of programme material before finalising the position of your speakers 2 4 metres I Floorstanding gt 200mm Stand mounted gt 100mm Stand Mounting The Jade 1 and 3 are designed for stand mounting The stands should be sturdy and offer opti mum support for the loudspeaker A custom stand for these models is available your dealer will be pleased to assist you As an alternative the speakers may be wall mounted on rigid brackets or placed on rigid shelves Ideally the top of the speaker should be at ear level to a seated listener If the rear panels of the Speakers are placed close to the walls the amount of bass will be increased but the clarity may well suffer you should experiment until you get the best result Jade Connecting Stereo Lo
16. udspeakers Standard Loudspeaker Wiring Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel and prepare the ends Unscrew each terminal a few turns Connect the red positive terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding red positive amplifier terminal Connect the black negative terminals similarly Tighten the terminals securely Repeat this procedure for the Rignt Channel Make sure that the binding straps are securely in place Bi Wiring To bi wire you will need to install two lengths of twin core cable between the amplifier and each loudspeaker Remember to remove the bi wiring straps before connecting the loudspeakers Please read the notes on Phase on Page 11 Bi Amplifying The advantages of bi wiring can be further enhanced by connecting the treble and bass elements of the loudspeaker to a dedicated amplifier To do this you will need two stereo or four mono amplifiers This method of connection improves dynamics and reduces intermodulation distortion to vanishingly low levels If you are considering bi amplification you should consult your dealer for advice Positioning Home Theatre Loudspeakers Front Loudspeakers The front loudspeakers are placed on elther side of the TY monitor 2 to 3 metres apart he speakers should be angled slightly so they are aimed towards the listeners Rear Surround channels The reproduced sound should be as room filling as possible We rec omm
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