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Achromatic

Slimline Multimedia 
Loudspeaker Systems

Instruction Manual

BRITAIN'S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS

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Summary of Contents for Achromatic WA-12SB

Page 1: ...Achromatic Slimline Multimedia Loudspeaker Systems Instruction Manual BRITAIN S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ...er cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Useonlyattachments accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer 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 ClassIIconstructiondoubleinsulated when moving the cart apparatus co...

Page 3: ...ectingyoursystemconsiderwhereyouwillplacethe speakers in the room This is particularly important if you are wallmountingthecentreorsatelliteloudspeakers lengthsoftwocorecable 7 1installationswillrequire7lengths of cable The cables connecting the Front loudspeakers should bethesamelengthandthecablesconnectingtheSurround and Rear loudspeakers should also be of equal length We suggest TOWER SPEAKERS ...

Page 4: ...itemisheavygetassistance Amountingholeislocatedateachcornerofthe plinth Thread a spike through each hole Tighten the collar finger tight so that the spike issecurebutnotlockedinplace After all the spikes are attached invert the loudspeakerandplaceitcarefullyonthefloor LEVELLING THE TOWERS Loosen the top collar on each spike one turn Place a small spirit level on the plinth If the floor is not perf...

Page 5: ...hould be placed above and behind the listening seat They may be mounted on the side walls or alternatively on therearwallsbutalwaysbehindthelistener If the distance between the side walls is too great you could use a second pair of towers as the surround loudspeakers placed as shown in thedrawingopposite 7 1 POSITIONING If you are using a 7 1 system the back loudspeakers must be at least 1 metre b...

Page 6: ...hole using appropriate wall plugs Leave a stub of 5mm protruding from thewall Aligntheholesinthemountingbracketsoverthescrew headsandcarefullylowertheunitontothescrews Remove the loudspeakers from the wall ready for connection Afterconnectiontheycanbere installedonthewall You will need one No 8 screw and a matching wall plug per licensed sound contractors or speaker Proceed as outlined above and a...

Page 7: ...erent colours or oftenacolouredtraceroridentificationrib Wesuggestthatyou connect the coloured striped wire to the RED Postive terminals of your AV amplifier This will ensure that all the loudspeakers AMPLIFIER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS areconnectedthecorrectwayroundandavoidset upproblems Connect each loudspeaker to the correct channel of your AV CONNECTING THE WA S1 amplifier or processor taking care t...

Page 8: ... SURROUND RIGHT BACK RIGHT BACK LEFT CENTRE L L R C R FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS 2 5 CHANNEL CONNECTIONS 7 CHANNEL CONNECTIONS ROOM PLACEMENT ROOM PLACEMENT 8 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 9: ...ntmainssupply consultyour Wharfedaledealerforadvice INSTALLING THE WA 8SB WA 12SB SUBWOOFERS b Phase Control c Line Level Outputs d Line Level Inputs e Volume Control f Crossover Frequency Control g Auto Power Switch h Power ON OFF Switch i IEC Mains Input Socket j Mains Power Fuse b c d e f g h i j REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The WA 8SB and WA 12SB subwoofers use he same power amplifier The difference...

Page 10: ...daptor to the Left Channel Pre Out socket on the amplifier and the other leg to the Left Channel Main In socket Connect the remaining plug on this combinationtotheLeftChannelLineLevelInputonthe sub woofer RepeatthisfortheRightChannel CENTRE FRONT REAR LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT CENTRE FRONT REAR LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT Subwoofer or Pre Out Line Level AV AMPLIFIER L R LEFT RIGHT AMPLIFIER L R PRE OUT MAIN...

Page 11: ...LTER This adjusts the blend between the to respond to large bass transients Set a sensible level going subwooferandthemainspeakers andenablesthesystemtobe into the subwoofer The subwoofer volume control should be set up for optimum bass performance The system has been between12o clockand3o clock optimisedforasettingof65Hz Forstrongerbassyoucansetthe switch to 75 or 85 Hz If you choose too low a se...

Page 12: ...ed 5 1 system with freestanding Centre Channel and wall mounted rear surround speakers SAMPLE MULTICHANNEL PLACEMENTS 12 Left Surround Left Back 90º 110º 135º 150º 22º 30º LFE Centre Right Back Right Front Left Front Right Surround All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 13: ...InternationalLtd IAGHouse SovereignCourt The loudspeaker cabinets can be cleaned with a damp cloth or ErmineBusinessPark Huntingdon CambsPE296XU England with a spray furniture polish and a soft cloth Apply the spray Tel 44 0 1480 447700 Fax 44 0 1480 43176 sparingly to the cloth and then polish the cabinet Never apply spraydirectlytothecabinet GUARANTEE SERVICE In the unlikely event that your unit...

Page 14: ...mm 1215 mm 270 x 240 mm SPECIFICATIONS WA T4 WA T8 Large Format Loudspeakers Format Bass mid unit Tweeter Rec Amplifier Power Nominal Impedance A V shielding Sensitivity 1W 1M Freq Response 6dB Crossover Frequency Size H x W x D Surround small sealed 80 mm 25mm 10 100 W 8 Ohms No 84 dB 130 Hz 20 kHz 4 kHz 201 x 115 x 76 mm Surround large sealed 2 x 80 mm 25mm 10 120 W 8 Ohms No 87 dB 120 Hz 20 kHz...

Page 15: ... 5 kHz 115 x 600 x 76 mm 120 mm SPECIFICATIONS WA C2 WA C4 Centre Channel Loudspeakers Format Bass Woofer A V shielding Amplifier Power Input Sensitivity Avg Max Output at 1 metre Freq Response boundary position Crossover Range Cabinet Volume Size H x W x D Reflex 200 mm No 100 Watts 250 mV at 75 W output 107 dB 40 Hz 130 Hz 35 85 Hz 10dB steps 18 Litres 310 x 400 x180 mm Reflex 300 mm No 100 Watt...

Page 16: ... 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 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

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