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Unpacking

All Wharfedale Pro products are fully
checked before leaving the factory. After
unpacking please inspect cabinets for any
physical damage. Please retain the shipping

carton if possible and internal packing material in case the unit needs
to be returned. Please check as soon as possible the unit is
functioning. In the event of any damage please contact your dealer
immediately so that a written claim for damages can be made.

Wharfedale Pro Limited Warranty*

Wharfedale Pro EVP-S Series loudspeaker systems are warranted to be
clear of manufacturing or materials defects for a period of one year from the
original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact your
authorised Wharfedale Professional dealer or distributor for information.

*Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealer or
distributor for information.

These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.

W H A R F E D A L E   P R O   E V P - S   S E R I E S

Operating/Use
1. 

The EVP-S Series accept cables with Speakon™ and 1/4” jack

connectors. The units feature two jack sockets and two Speakon™
type connectors situated at the rear of each cabinet. These are
connected in parallel. You can connect The EVP-S cabinets in
parallel. Take care to avoid adding too many speaker system in
parallel. Each parallel connected speaker increases the load on the
amplifier and can add up to a total load that may exceed the
amplifier’s capabilities, leading to possible damage. Two 8

loudspeakers in parallel make a 4

total load. Four 8

parallel

connected loudspeakers make a total load of 2

, which is too low

for many amplifiers. 

2. 

Connect the speaker cable securely to your EVP-S cabinet and

power amplifier (the amplifier should be 

off, power down mode

).

Where possible use Speakon™ connectors as they are
professional high current connections specifically designed for this
application. Try to use the correct type of speaker cable according
to the handling ability of your EVP-S Series Cabinet. Use 2
conductor equal stranded insulated cable for speaker runs. It is
always advisable to use heavier conductor cables on longer runs.

3. 

If using Speakon™, insert the speakon and rotate 1/8 of a turn

until locked in. If using a jack plug insert until secure.

4. 

Power up amplifier with levels on zero. Confirm units are

operating.

Reliable, Durable construction

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Proprietary designed, high efficiency, high power 

Wharfedale Professional drive units.

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Protective grills

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Integral High Frequency Driver Overload protection 

“PRO-TECH” TM

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Sophisticated crossover design enables smooth 

power and frequency response control through 

crossover region

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Trapezoid shape for arraying cabinets 

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Integral tripod stand adaptor

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Low resonance enclosure design

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Full range and complimentary Sub Bass systems

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Exceptional sound quality, with broad bandwidth 

and dynamic range

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High Power Handling

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High Efficiency

W A R N I N G   &   S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S

Wharfedale Pro EVP-S Series of Professional Sound Reinforcement Loudspeakers

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

carefully before operating this product.

2

.

RETAIN

these instructions.

3. COMPLY WITH WARNINGS - 

All warnings and instructions for this

product should be adhered to.

4. USE WITH AMPLIFIERS - 

In order to avoid damage, it is

advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off any
sound system.  With all system parts connected, turn on source
equipment, tape decks, instruments, mixers, signal processors etc.,
BEFORE turning on your power amplifier. Many products output turn
on and turn off transients that can damage speakers.  By turning on
your power amplifier LAST and making sure the amplifier’s input
controls are at minimum any transients “upstream” of the amplifier are
not amplified and passed to the speaker.  Wait until all system parts
have stabilised, then bring up amplifier controls to operating level.
This should take no more than a few seconds.   Similarly when
shutting systems down, always turn down amplifier input controls and
then turn off your amplifier BEFORE shutting down other components.
Professional amplifiers often feature delayed turn on/off circuits to
perform these functions for you automatically.

5. CABLES - 

Never use shielded or microphone cable for any

speaker connection as this will not be heavy enough to handle the
amplifier load and could cause damage to the complete system.

6.

 

RIGGING • SUSPENDING • MOUNTING 

The rigging, suspension or mounting of this speaker system can
expose members of the public to serious health risks and even death.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG, SUSPEND OR
OTHERWISE MOUNT THIS SYSTEM UNLESS YOU ARE FULLY
QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TO DO SO BY RELEVANT LOCAL,
STATE AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES.  ALL RELEVANT SAFETY
REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.  IF YOU ARE NOT
PROPERLY QUALIFIED OR DO NOT KNOW OF PERTINENT
REGULATIONS, CONSULT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR ADVICE
AND ASSISTANCE. 

7.

CAUTION: 

These professional loudspeaker systems are

capable of generating very high sound pressure levels.  Use care 

with

placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels
that can cause permanent hearing damage.

8. SERVICING - 

The user should not attempt to service this

product.

EVP-S SERIES PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER USER MANUAL

EVP-S10 • EVP-S12 • EVP-S12M • EVP-S15 • EVP-S15M • EVP-S215 
EVP 15SB ST • EVP 15SB • EVP 18SB • EVP 215 SB

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