Instruction Manual
SW 380
Powered Subwoofer
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Drive Unit
Amplifier Power
Input Impedance
(Line input)
Low Pass Filter Range
Phase Adjustment
Dimensions Overall
H x W x D mm
H x W x D inches
Maximum SPL (ref 1m)
Frequency Response
(Boundary position)
380mm diameter
(15”)
600 watts
10k
ω
35 - 85 Hz + Bypass
0° - 180° switchable
570 x 465 x 570
22.5 x 18.3 x 22.5
120 dB
SW 380
Subwoofer
25 - 90 Hz (-6dB)
SPECIFICATIONS
The name ‘WHARFEDALE' is a registered trademark of Wharfedale
International Ltd.
Wharfedale has a policy of continuous product development and reserves
the right to change specification without notice.
Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group.
USA
IAG America, Inc.
15 Walpole Park
South
Walpole
MA 02081
CANADA
Korbon Trading Ltd
6800 Kitimat Road
Units 19-20
Mississauga
Ontario
Tel: +1 905 567 1920
UK
Wharfedale International Ltd.
IAG House, Sovereign Court,
Ermine Business Park,
Huntingdon,
Cambs PE29 6XU,
England.
Tel:+44 (0)1480 447700
Fax: +44 (0)1480 43176
AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRES
For information on other authorised service centres worldwide contact
Wharfedale International in the U.K.
A worldwide distributor list is available on the Wharfedale website:
www.wharfedale.co.uk
COMPLIANCE
This Wharfedale product complies with the relevant clauses enshrined in the following standards and directives in force at the time of the
introduction of the product.
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EU Directives: 89/336/EC, 72/23/EEC: Safety: EN60065 (CB Scheme): Emissions: EN55013, EN61000 Immunity: EN55020:2002.
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USA: UL 6500:2002. Approved under the verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device.
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CANADA: CAN/CSA-E60065-00
Performance and specifications subject to alteration
Television picture colour is distorted
Subwoofer too close to TV. (Switch off system and TV. Move units away. Leave 15 mins. Switch on)
Excessive bass distortion at low volumes
Subwoofer level set too high; LFE level set too high; Subwoofer incorrectly wired
Excessive or distorted bass at high levels
System level set too high; Bass control set too high; Subwoofer too close to room corners
Popping or thumping from the subwoofer
System level set too high; Subwoofer level set too high; LFE level set too high
Indistinct sound; Poor localisation of
effects. Poor localisation of dialogue
One or more loudspeakers is out of phase
(Read the manual for correct connection procedure)
Distorted or rattling sounds at high levels
System level set too high; Objects placed on subwoofer; Objects too close to subwoofer
Sound lacks bass content
Bass reproduction indistinct
Subwoofer not switched on; Subwoofer phase incorrect; Subwoofer crossover control too low
No Sound
System not switched on; Speaker cables shorting terminals out; Wrong source selected
Symptom
Possible Cause
Subwoofer will not respond to commands
Handset batteries weak; handset too far away; line of sight is impeded
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your system is not working properly please work through this checklist before returning a unit to your dealer.
Before investigating a problem, always
switch off the system at the mains.
Wharfedale SW 380 Subwoofer User Guide
S380man Iss 1 0904
