Wharfedale D9.1 Speaker User Manual
Contents
1.2. Specifications Mounting Bass Midrange Unit Tweeter Recommended Amplifier Power Nominal Impedance Sensitivity 1 W 1 Metre Frequency Range 6 dB HF limit 10dB Freq Fb Crossover Frequency Dimensions H x W x D Stand bookshelf wall 5 25mm Textile Dome 20 100 Watts 6 Ohms 86dB 50 Hz 24 kHz 44 kHz 50 Hz 2 2 kHz 296 x 194 x 278 mm Wharfedale loudspeakers are compatible with 4 and 8 Ohm amplifiers Service I nformation Product service enquiries should in the first instance be referred to the supplying dealer In cases of difficulty or for other product enquiries please contact the appointed Wharfedale distributor for the country United States of America IAG America Inc 8440 154th Avenue NE Redmond Washington 98052 Tel 1 425 861 3909 Fax 1 425 861 3906 UK and information about all other territories Wharfedale International Ltd IAG House Sovereign Court Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU England Tel 44 0 1480 447700 Fax 44 0 1480 431767 UK and information about all other territories Room 2310 2311 Press Building Shennan Road C Shenzhen China Tel 86 755 82091200 Fax 86 755 82091205 The name WHARFEDALE is a registered trademark of Wharfedale International Limited Wharfedale has a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to change specification without notice Whartedale
3. Loudspeaker Manufacturers since 1932 n 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 75 years after our inception 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 testing to ensure consistently high performance And that means that you can continue to count on the quality of all Wharfedale products Wharfedale Diamond 75th Anniversary Special DQ 1 User Guide COMMEMORATIVE LOUDSPEAKER LIMITED EDITION Diamond 75th Anniversary Special DQ 1 Installation and User Guide Introduction For 75 years Wharfedale has been at the forefront of British loudspeakers This special Anniversary edition of our most famous loudspeaker celebrates our long tradition Constructed from the finest materials and hand finished by skilled craftsmen we believe this loudspeaker is one of the finest in the world at any price Please read the instructions carefully before installing your Diamond
4. 75th Anniversary Special D9 1 loudspeakers General Advice and Safety Recommendations Before making connections to your sound system switch off the amplifier and all connected sources When you switch on the system or change sources set the volume control to minimum and turn up the level gradually o Do not use your amplifier at full volume The position of the Volume Control is NOT a reliable guide as to the maximum capabilities of your sound system Playing the system with extreme settings of volume and tone Unpacking and Positioning U npacking the Speakers Carefully remove each loudspeaker from the packing carton Be especially careful when removing the polythene bag DO NOT attempt to lift the loudspeaker by the polythene bag Retain the packing for future use If you decide to dispose of the packing please do so having regard to recycling regulations in your area Positioning the Speakers Your loudspeakers offer great flexibility of positioning The loudspeakers should ideally be stand mounted though they may be placed on a rigid shelf The loudspeakers also feature a threaded mount which accepts our specially designed wall bracket Several floor stands and alternative wall brackets are available and your dealer will be pleased to recommend suitable designs The loudspeaker drive units are screened so they may safely be placed close to a TV screen without degrading the colour balance Your speakers can be posit
5. LFE channel may contain heavy low frequencies which can overload a domestic unit If you hear popping or thumping noises coming from the Front speakers or the sub bass unit turn the AV Processor s volume level down and back off the LFE level Phase If the sound lacks definition or the bass is indistinct the speakers could be incorrectly wired out of phase In this case check the wiring to the loudspeakers especially if your speakers are bi wired Ancillary Equipment A loudspeaker is only as good as the signal it gets Your amplifier should have ample power a low powered amplifier could run out of steam and the distortion is unpleasant to listen to and could damage your speakers A large amplifier will sound better and enhance the reliability and performance of your loudspeakers Running In Loudspeakers need a running in period For the first 50 hours or so exercise care and play your system at reasonable volume levels After running in you will notice a significant sonic improvement Care and Maintenance The cabinets can be occasionally wiped with a damp not wet cloth and buffed with a soft cloth To clean the grilles remove them and brush gently with a soft brush Never use solvent cleaners minor stains are best removed with soap and lukewarm water Do not touch the drive units as they can easily be damaged For further information on a variety of hi fi and audio visual topics visit our website at www wharfedale co uk
6. engths of twin core cable between the amplifier and each loudspeaker Unscrew each terminal a few turns and remove the metal straps Connect the cables between the amplifier and the loudspeakers as indicated below and re tighten all the terminals securely BI WIRED CONNCTION RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER Home Theatre The 70th Anniversary loudspeakers are ideal for Home Theatre To complete the system you should choose the Centre and Effects speakers with a pertnering subwoofer from our award winning Wharfedale Diamond 9 range A typical Home Theatre system is illustrated The Front loudspeakers should be placed on either side of the television screen 2 to 4 metres apart For fuller operating details consult yout AV processor subwoofer and effects loudspeaker manuals HOME THEATRE SYSTEM WITH REAR MOUNTED D9 DFS SURROUNDS CENTRE SUB FRONT WOOFER FRONT LEFT RIGHT Many digital AV Processors require you to specify the size of speakers in the various channels These are usually Large or Small The Rear and Centre channels should be set to Small If a sub bass unit is in use set the Front channels to Small All the bass will now be routed through the sub bass unit If no sub bass unit is in use set the Front Channel to Large All the system bass is now routed through the Front speakers Set the subwoofer channel onthe processor to No or Off If your AV processor has an LFE control use care as the
7. ioned as close as 0 5m 1m from a side wall Ideally there should be at least 200mm between the backs of the cabinets and the walls If the loudspeakers are positioned close to the wall they should be angled inwards slightly and be separated by a distance of 3 metres If the loudspeakers are placed further away from the walls the inward angle may be increased by up to 40 although this may restrict the width of the listening position As a general rule the bass output will be higher when the Cables and Connections Choosing and Preparing Cables Cable designed for audio applications will usually offer 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 system s bass response Audio cable is polarised with two cores of different colours or often a coloured tracer in the case of twin cable Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm Carefully strip the insulation from each end leaving about 10mm of bare wire If the cable is stranded lightly twist to gather any loose strands controls may damage the amplifier and loudspeakers o Donotconnectloudspeaker terminals to the mains supply o Ensure that your loudspeakers are correctly wired Do not subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold heat or sunlight o WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this product to rain
8. 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 o No naked flame sources such as candles must be placed on the product o Donot place heavy objects on top of loudspeaker cabinets If you wish to play your loudspeakers with their grilles removed be careful to protect the drive units from children and pets o Do not use makeshift stands Always fit a manufacturer s approved stand using the instructions and the fixings provided Your dealer will advise you o Do not attempt to dismantle the loudspeaker There are no user serviceable parts inside and you will invalidate the warranty loudspeaker is positioned close to a wall and lower when the loudspeaker is positioned away from a wall If they are placed too close to the walls the bass may boom and become indistinct Please experiment with different configurations and play a range of music before finalising the position of the loudspeakers For the best results place the loudspeakers on rigid stands well away from the walls between two and four metres apart and equidistant from the listening position The loudspeakers should be angled slightly inward facing the listener Ideally the tweeters should be at ear level to a seated listener lt 4 2 4 metres _ gt N gt Q metre 5 gt 200 mm Connecting Speaker Terminals Unsc
9. rew the terminal Thread the bared end of each cable through the hole in the bottom of the terminal post Ensure that there are no loose strands which may touch adjacent terminals Retighten the terminal securely Connecting and Using Your Loudspeakers Crossover Networks E Your loudspeakers use a specially STRAPS REMOVED designed bi wireable crossover FOR BI WIRING panel with four terminal binding H posts Please follow the drawing carefully to see the correct orientation of the loudspeaker 4 terminals The upper terminals g 7 connect to the treble unit the lower pair to the bass unit As supplied the treble terminal pair is connected to the bass terminal pair via removable metal straps These should beleft in place for standard installations I A D WwW Standard Connections Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel and prepare the ends as described above Connect the Red positive terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding Red positive amplifier terminal connect the Black negative terminals similarly Repeat for the Right Channel STANDARD CONNCTION AMPLIFIER RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER Bi Wiring Using separate cables to feed the treble and bass units reduces intermodulation effects and improves headroom and clarity The technique is known as Bi Wiring Bi Wiring requires two l
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search