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 LA 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.
P R O L A - 1 5
A N D L A - 1 5 S U B ( P O W E R E D )
Operating/Use
1. The LA-15P or LA-15PB has 2 XLR/stereo 1/4” jack Combi
sockets.
2. Connect the provided power cable to the IEC mains connector
on rear of cabinet.
3 Connect the signal cable (balanced or un balanced, see table
and description) from audio mixer or processor securely to your LA
unit (the internal amplifier should be off, power down mode).
Where possible use quality connectors. Only use screened audio
cable for the signal input from the audio mixer or processor. If
possible use balanced line signal leads for optimum quality (see
description and table of balanced line operation).
3. If using XLR CONNECTORS, insert the XLR until locked in. If
using a jack plug insert until secure.
4. Power up audio mixer or processor ensuring connections are
made.
5. Power up LA-15/LA-15PB internal amplifier with levels on zero.
Confirm LA speakers are operating.
LA SERIES PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER SYSTEMS
USER MANUAL
LA-15P • LA-15PB
OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL
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Strong construction of acoustically enert, high
impact, ‘GiG’ tough ACOUSTIC RESIN™
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Proprietary designed, high efficiency, high power
Wharfedale Professional drive units.
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Protective grills
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Sophisticated internal power amplifier design
enables smooth power and frequency response
control through sound output.
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Integral High Frequency Driver Overload protection
“PRO-TECH” TM
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High frequency horn coverage can be changed for
60 x 40 or 40 x 60 degree coverage. Simply undo
the four screws on the HF horn and rotate 90
degrees.
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Complex Trapezoid design for grouping of cabinets
in array
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Integral Easy carry handles
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Integral tripod stand adaptor
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 LA 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.
WATER & MOISTURE
- This Wharfedale Pro unit should
not be used near liquids. If should not have liquids placed on or in
close proximity as there are
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES
present.
5.
VENTILATION/AIR FLOW: This Wharfedale Pro unit
should not have its heat sinks obstructed from air flow. It should
not be situated in a built-in installation that may hamper air flow to
the heat sinks. It should not be placed near heat sources.
6.
POWER SUPPLY: This Wharfedale Pro unit should be only
connected to a power supply as stated on the unit. Power supply
cables should be routed where they will not be walked on or
pinched by objects placed adjacent or upon them.
7.
ELECTRIC SHOCK: Care should be taken that the grounding
of this unit is NOT defeated. Do not use this units power cable
with an extension cable unless the pins can be fully inserted.
7. CABLES - Use quality screened cables for signal connections.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10. SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service this
product except that mentioned in this manual.
