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Before making any connections, switch all the units in 
your system off at the mains.
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.

Before installing this product 

read all these instructions!

PRELIMINARIES

UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS

After taking out the top packing piece, lift the loudspeakers 
and accessories from the carton. Remove all the protective 
bags. Do NOT lift the loudspeakers out using the bags.
Accessories provided with each loudspeaker are as follows:

VR-200, 300, 400 

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One set of spikes with mounting hardware.

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One set of rubber feet

VR-50, 100 

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One set of rubber feet

VR-CEN 1, CEN 2

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No accessories needed

VR-SURR 1, SURR 2

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No accessories needed

VR-10 SUB

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Four floor spikes (attached to the subwoofer)

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IEC power cord suitable for your location

Check all items after unpacking. If any item is missing or 
damaged,  immediately  contact  your  Wharfedale  dealer. 
Retain the packaging. If you dispose of the packing, follow 
all recycling regulations in your area.

PREPARATIONS FOR INSTALLATION

Before connecting your system consider where you will place the 
speakers in the room. This is particularly important if you are 
wall mounting the centre or surround loudspeakers.

CONNECTORS AND CABLES

Stereo systems require two lengths of two core cable. 5.1 and   
7.1 installations require 5 and 7 lengths respectively.The cables 

VR-50,  100:

 

These  loudspeakers  are  designed  to  be 

connecting the Front loudspeakers should be the same length 

mounted on a rigid floor stand. The loudspeaker may also be 

and the cables connecting the Surround (and Rear) speakers 

placed on a sturdy shelf or wall mounted on a suitable wall 

should also be of equal length. We suggest you use audio cable  

bracket. Consult your dealer for advice if you are in any doubt.

and not general purpose ‘bell’ or ‘zip’ wire.

VR-10 SUBWOOFER: 

VR-200, 300, 400:

 

These are floorstanding models

For 

improved performance the loudspeakers are spike coupled to 

Ensure there is a mains point within easy reach of the unit.

the floor. Rubber feet are provided as an alternative.

You will need to purchase a suitable RCA interconnect cable to 
connect the subwoofer to your pre-amplifier or A/V amplifier 

VR-CEN, CEN 2; VR-SURR 1, SURR 2: 

The centre 

(

see page11).

 This cable must be a high quality fully screened 

and  surround  loudspeakers  are  intended  to  be  operated 

cable. Poorly screened cable is liable to pick up stray hum and 

attached  to  the  wall  via  keyhole  mounts  in  the  rear  of  the 

interference fields and should be avoided.

loudspeaker  (

see  Page  6

).  Fixings  for  attaching  the 

loudspeakers to the wall are not supplied.

CAUTION: When running cables to loudspeakers, do not trail 
them across open floors where they can be a source of danger. 
Route them safely, around room boundaries if necessary.

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PREPARATIONS FOR INSTALLATION

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Summary of Contents for VARDUS VR-10 SUB

Page 1: ...VARDUS Loudspeaker Systems Instruction Manual BRITAIN SMOSTFAMOUSLOUDSPEAKERS All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...rdfrombeingwalkedonorpinched particularlyat plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Useonlyattachments accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer Use only with a cart...

Page 3: ...wallmountingthecentreorsurroundloudspeakers CONNECTORS AND CABLES Stereo systems require two lengths of two core cable 5 1 and 7 1installations require5and7lengthsrespectively Thecables VR 50 100 The...

Page 4: ...0 4 5 1 0 7metre VR 200 400 200 mm VR 50 100 50 mm Place a soft cloth on the floor to protect the speaker Invert the ATTACHING THE SPIKES loudspeakerandplaceitonthecloth CAUTION SPIKESARESHARP Thread...

Page 5: ...e listening seat Neveroperatethesubwooferwithin450mmof aconventionalTVscreen Thesurroundspeakersshouldbeplacedabove and behind the listening seat They may be mounted on the side walls or on the rear w...

Page 6: ...points marked Fix a suitable No 8 round head screw firmly into each hole using appropriate wall plugs Leave a stub of 5mm protruding from thewall Aligntheholesinthemountingbracketsoverthescrew licens...

Page 7: ...olours or oftenacolouredtraceroridentificationrib Wesuggestthatyou connect the coloured striped wire to the RED Postive terminals of your AV amplifier This will ensure that all the loudspeakers AMPLIF...

Page 8: ...EFT CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS 2 STEREO CONNECTIONS ROOM PLACEMENT 8 CENTRE L L R C R FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT 5 CHANNEL CONNECTIONS ROOM PLACEMENT All manuals and user gu...

Page 9: ...NS PLACEMENTS 9 Left Surround Left Back 90 110 135 150 22 30 LFE Centre Right Back Right Front Left Front Right Surround CENTRE L L R R C R L FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT BACK R...

Page 10: ...the listening position There should be a mains outletwithineasyreach The bass port is mounted under the subwoofer firing downward and moves a lot of air at high volume so make sure the floor is sound...

Page 11: ...an be separated connectthesub wooferasshown Thereare twoalternativemethods A You will need two screened RCA Y adaptors and twosingleRCAphonocables Remove the Pre Main links on your amplifier Connect t...

Page 12: ...the room lacing even behind the sofa or the TV set we recommend that it be across a room corner will increase the bass further placed in front of the listener and as central to the listening possibly...

Page 13: ...p the sound with bass subwooferandthemainspeakers andenablesthesystemtobe whichbetiringtolistentoandmaylimitthesubwoofer sability set up for optimum bass performance The higher settings are to respond...

Page 14: ...fer Objects too close to subwoofer Sound lacks bass content Bass reproduction indistinct Front loudspeakers out of phase Check all system connections and rectify Subwoofer not switched on Subwoofer ph...

Page 15: ...mm VR CEN 1 VR SURR 1 Effects Loudspeakers Surround Ported 75 mm 22 mm 10 100 W 6 Ohms No 87 dB 110 Hz 20 kHz 1 25 Litres 150 x 115 x 110 mm Surround Ported 125 mm 25 mm 10 100 W 6 Ohms No 86 dB 80 H...

Page 16: ...t you should return it to your Wharfedale dealer using the original packing USA toensuresafeshipping IAG America Inc 8440 154th Avenue NE Redmond Washington Thetermsofyourguaranteemayvaryindifferentco...

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