Wharfedale WH-S8 & WH-S10 manual

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    WH-S8 & WH-S10 sub woofer WH-S8 WH-S10[...]

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    USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER Correct disposal of this products. This mark ing indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU . T o prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal , recycle it responsibly to promot e the sustainable reuse o[...]

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    USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER 1 INTRODUCTION The WH-S8 & WH-S10 is the latest in a long line of distinguished Whar fedale ac tive subwoofers. These technologically advanced subwoofers will complement the nest electronics and decor . Please read these instructions carefully before installing your subwoofers . A few minutes s[...]

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    USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER 2 CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO THE SYSTEM Control Panel of the WH-S8 Subwoofer ① Pow er Indicator ② Volume Contr ol ③ Crossover F requency Control ④ Phase Switch ⑤ Auto P ower Switch ⑥ Line Level Inputs/ LFE Input ⑦ IEC Mains Input Sock et ⑧ Mains Power F use ⑨ Mains Power Swit ch [...]

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    USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER 3 Control Panel of the WH-S10 Subwoofer ① Pow er Indicator ② Mains Power Swit ch ③ Mains Power F use ④ IEC Mains Input Sock et ⑤ Volume Contr ol ⑥ Crossover F requency Control ⑦ Phase Switch ⑧ Auto P ower Switch ⑨ LFE Input ⑩ Line Level Outputs Line Level Inputs 1 1 ⑤ ⑥ ?[...]

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    USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER 4 A/V Processor Connections Y our subwoofer has been designed for optimum per formance with a digital processor . If your A/V processor has a line level or LFE subwoof er output you should use this connection. You will need to purchase a single screened RCA phono lead from y our dealer . Connect this [...]

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    USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER 5 OPERA TING YOUR SUBWOOFER Check that all connections to the subwoofer have been properly made and that the main volume control is at minimum. Plug the supplied power cord into the mains socket on the rear panel . Initial Settings V olume Control: Set the subwoof er volume control to the minimum befo[...]

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    USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Before inv estigating a problem, alway s switch o the system at mains. If your system is not working properly please work through this checklist before returning a unit to your dealer . Symptom Possible Cau se System not switche d on; Speaker cables shorti ng terminals out; Wrong [...]

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    USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER 7 Subwoofer Maintenance Subwoofer should only ever be cleaned with a soft dry cloth to remove ngermarks, etc. Never touch subwoof er drive units as they can be damaged by improper handling. Never use a vacuum cleaner to clean a subwoof er grille. Brush it carefully by hand with a soft brush. When c[...]

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    USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER 8 Specications WH-S8 Description/Format Drive Units Enclosure T ype Frequency Response (±3dB) Bass Extension Amplier Po wer Output Peak P ower Output Line Input Sensitivity Crossov er Range Inputs Input Impedance Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) Peak SPL Featur es Dimensions (H × W × D ) Net Weigh[...]

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    USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER 9[...]

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    IAG House, Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 6XU, UK T el: +44(0)1480 447700 Fax: +44(0)1480 431767 http://www.wharfedale.co.uk IAG res erv es t he r ight to alt er t he d esi gn a nd s peci ca tion s wi thou t n otic e. Al l ri ght s re serv ed IA G Gr oup Ltd . Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Grou[...]