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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE

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Mains Power

 - Take care to ensure the voltage selector shows the correct 

mains voltage for your local mains supply at the installation site. An appropriate 
mains cord is included in the original packaging, if this is not the case contact 
your dealer.

Audio  inputs/outputs

  - The  main  XLR  input  connectors  should  be 

connected to the outputs of your mixing console. The XLR outputs are designed 
to through-connect additional amplifiers in parallel, permanent electrical 
connection is maintained regardless of the power switch setting.

Bridged mode connections

When  selecting  the  output  mode  always  make  sure  that  the  amplifier  is 
powered down to minimize the risk of any unwanted transient voltages that can 
damage speakers and hearing.

Stereo mode 

- allows both channels to operate independently with the 

source material amplified according to the input trim and outputted from the 
corresponding output connector. 

Bridged mono mode

 - this allows the amp to be used as a single channel 

amplifier with increased power when compared to normal stereo operation.

The minimum impedance of a single load is higher in bridged mode, for 
example the amplifier should not operate with a load less than 2 ohms in stereo 
mode or 4 ohms in bridged mono mode.

Ground lift switching 

- Use the ground lift switch if you are experiencing 

earth loop issues, as with all the rear panel switching ensure that the unit is 
safely powered down before the switch is used.

REAR PANEL

Summary of Contents for DW 1600

Page 1: ...www wharfedalepro com Professional Amplifiers DW Series Amplifiers OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...ty Information 2 2 Introduction 3 3 About The DW Series Amplifiers 3 4 Features 3 5 Front Panel 4 6 Rear Panel 5 7 Wiring 6 8 Powering Up 6 9 Input Trim Values 6 10 Dimensional Drawings 7 11 Wiring Diagram 8 12 Specifications 9 13 Warranty 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...amage to drivers and other equipment it is advisable to establish and follow a routine for powering up and powering down a sound system With all system components connected turn on source equipment mixers signal processors record and playback units etc BEFORE powering up amplifiers Transient voltages from powering up source equipment can damage speakers if amplifiers are already turned on Make sur...

Page 4: ...busy live sound professional that needs a no nonsense approach to amplification The DW Series are fan cooled with filtered air intakes on the front panel hot air is expelled from the rear of the unit The air intakes are foam lined and can be vacuum cleaned from the front of the unit to remove dirt and dust and ensure optimum airflow Each channel has independent control over input trim with signal ...

Page 5: ...d switch off and normal operation will resume Peak LED Lights up orange when the output signal distortion rises above 1 indicating that the level is too high To avoid overheating or damage assess your gain structure Signal LED Illuminates to show signal activity above 35dB at the input stage If there is no illumination check your inputs including the power supply and source devices Power LED With ...

Page 6: ...t the amplifier is powered down to minimize the risk of any unwanted transient voltages that can damage speakers and hearing Stereo mode allows both channels to operate independently with the source material amplified according to the input trim and outputted from the corresponding output connector Bridged mono mode this allows the amp to be used as a single channel amplifier with increased power ...

Page 7: ...e you attempt to remove them POWERING UP The DW Series is simple to install and operate When powering up your DW Series amplifier make sure that the input trim controls for both channels are at the lowest possible setting Always ensure that you establish a safe routine to power up all of the stages in your rig starting from source through to amplifier Transient voltages from powering up source equ...

Page 8: ...OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE 7 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ...

Page 9: ...DW Series WIRING DIAGRAM 8 Mixer Output Mixer Microphone Loudspeaker A Loudspeaker B Amplifier Output DW Series Professional Amplifier ...

Page 10: ...ed output power Frequency response ref 1KHz Input impendance 20Hz 20KHz balanced Damping factor at 100Hz 1KHz 8Ω Signal to noise ratio A weighted Power requirements Protection Cooling Dimensions WxDxH Net weight Gross weight 42 8V 32V us 60V 42V us 68 7V 50V us 220W 334W 380W 280W 400W 600W 380W 610W 935W 1 0V 0 1 0 1 0 1 80dB 20Hz 20kHz 0 2dB 20kΩ balanced 10kΩ unbalanced 350 105dB 1 0V 0 1 0 1 0...

Page 11: ...riginal date of purchase In the event of malfunction contact your authorized Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country Contact your dealers or distributor for information These terms do not infringe your statutory rights WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY 10 ...

Page 12: ...rmine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU England www wharfedalepro com Wharfedale Professional reserves the right to alter or improve specifications without notice All rights reserved 2010 Wharfedale Pro Wharfedale Pro is a member of the IAG Group ...

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