Manual - Audio Visual Revolution
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1. 100 SE AT 200SE Wharfedale Wharfedale Wharfedale Wharfedale LFE The Low Frequency Effects channel was designed as an additional bass channel with its own dedicated subwoofer If you are notusing a subwoofer the LFE channel will be combined with the bass from other channels and allthis feeds into the Frontchannel speakers When you setthe LFE level from your AV processor use care with this setting as the LFE channel may contain powerful low frequencies which although normal in a cinema may overload a domestic loudspeaker If during a programme you hear popping or thumping noises coming from the Front loudspeakers immediately turn the AV Processor s volume level down and then back offthe LFE level Please read the relevant sections of your AV amplifier manual and familiarise yourself with the various Issues If you are unsure consult your dealerforhelp If you add a subwoofer to your A Vsystem follow the instructions carefully especially with regard to setting up the system2. bag Retain the packing for future use If you decide to dispose of the packing please do so Safely Connections and Terminals Choosing and Preparing Cables Specialist audio cable will usually offer better performance than general purpose bell or zip wire Choose a cable of suitable diameter cable that Is too thin will limit the dynamics ofthe sound and may impair the bass response Audio cable is polarised with two cores of different colours or often a coloured tracer in the case of twin cable Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm Carefully strip the insulation from each end leaving about 10mm of bare wire Ifthe cable is Stranded lightly twistto gather any loose strands DO NOT subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold heat humidity orsunlight WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids such as a vase of flowers should be placed on the product No naked flame sources such as candles must be placed on the product DO NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeaker cabinets NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots orany other opening in the case If you wish to play your loudspeakers with their grilles removed be careful to protectthe drive units from children and pets DO NOT use makeshift stands Alway
3. loudspeakers are placed further away from the walls the inward angle may be increased by up to 40 although this may restrict the width of the optimum listening position Refer to the diagramabove The above are our general recommendations Personal taste plays a large role so experiment with different configurations and play a wide range of programmes before finalising the position of your speakers Atlantic Centre SE Loudspeaker The loudspeaker should be positioned close to the television and mounted either above or below the screen In turn the television should be positioned centrally between the frontloudspeakers The loudspeaker should be located on a Stable flat surface to avoid any danger of the cabinet moving when it is vibrated by high sound levels If you mount the unit on top of the television move it forward so that the front grilles are level with or slightly in front of the screen This will reduce reflections from the screen and the top of the cabinet Home Theatre The Home Theatre Environment The Atlantic SE Series is an integrated range The voicing of each loudspeaker has been designed to match the others as a result there IS a Sonic identity across all the models in the range Dispersion characteristics have also been taken into account The resultis a range of loudspeakers that can be used for traditional Stereo reproduction butare equally athome in quality Home Theatre applications Choosing Lo
4. not switched on Speaker cables shorting terminals out Wrong source selected Sound lacks bass content Bass reproduction muddy or indistinct Subwoofer not switched on if powered subwoofer is used Loudspeakers wired incorrectly Excessive bass distortion at low volume levels Subwoofer level set too high where AV Processor is used LFE level set too high where AV Processor is used Excessive or distorted bass at high volume levels System level set too high Bass control set too high Loudspeakers too close to room corners Distorted or rattling sounds at high volume levels System level set too high Objects placed on loudspeakers Objects too close to loudspeakers Popping sounds or thumps from the Front System level set too high Channels or subwoofer where used Subwoofer level set too high where AV Processor is used LFE level set too high where AV Processor is used Indistinct sound poor localisation of effects One or more loudspeakers is out of phase See the relevant pages of this manual for the correct connection procedure Television picture is distorted or there is colour Loudspeakers are too close to the TV Switch off the system and TV Move loudspeakers distortion away Leave 20 mins Switch on again A wide range of AV and audio topics can be found at the Wharfedale web site www wharfedale co uk AT100SE AT200SE AT300SE Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms Recommended Amplifier P ower 15 150 Watts 15 150
5. 0 Mississauga Ontario Tel 1 905 567 1920 The name WHARFEDALE is a registered trademark of Wharfedale International Limited Loudspeaker Manufacturers since 1932 In 1932 when Gilbert Briggs founded the Wharfedale Wireless Works his company was atthe leading edge of an exciting new technology which was dedicated to bringing the pleasure of music and entertainment to a wide range of people As the technology advanced Wharfedale gave many music lovers their first taste of High Fidelity mounting a series of live sound demonstrations which excited the audio world and heralded the era of the modern hi fi loudspeaker Today Wharfedale still takes the same uncompromising approach to the design and manufacture of every loudspeaker system using high quality components and state of the art testing to ensure consistently high performance And that means that you can continue to count on the quality of all Wharfedale products 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 Atlantic SE Series Instruction Manual AT 500 SE AT 350 SE AT 400 SE AT 300 SE AT 100 SE AT 200SE Wharfedale Wharfedale Wharfedale Wharfedale BRITAINS MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS Wharfedale Atlantic
6. Getting the Best From Your Loudspeakers Phase Ifthe sound lacks definition or the bass is indistinct the speakers could be out of phase If this is the case please check the wiring to the loudspeakers carefully especially if your speakers are bi wired Ancillary Equipment The Atlantic SE range is compatible with the great majority of audio visual and high fidelity equipment currently available but a loudspeaker is only as good as the signal it gets Y our amplifier should have ample reserves of power a low powered amplifier could run out of steam quite easily and the resulting distortion is unpleasant to listen to and could damage your speakers A larger amplifier will usually sound better and enhance the reliability and performance of your loudspeakers Running In Loudspeakers are electro mechanical and like all mechanical systems they need a running in period For the first 50 hours or so exercise care and play your system at reasonable volume levels After running in you will notice a significantsonic improvement Connecting Wires Avoid trailing cables across open floor spaces where they can be a source of danger Route cables safely under carpets or along room Troubleshooting Guide If your sound system appears notto be working as well as you expect the following notes may be ofsome help Before investigating the cause of a problem always switch off the system atthe mains If you are using Atlantic SE loudspeakers in
7. SE Installation and User Guide Introduction The Wharfedale ATLANTIC SE Series is a range of versatile loudspeakers using advanced materials and the latest precision manufacturing techniques The range features bookshelf and floor standing models and a centre channel unit for Home Theatre applications Thank you for your confidence in purchasing Wharfedale We hope that your loudspeakers will give you a rewarding listening experience for many years Please read these instructions carefully before installing your Wharfedale loudspeakers Before making connections to any part of your sound system make sure the amplifier and allconnected sources are switched off When you switch on your system or change sources set the volume control to minimum and turn up the level gradually DO NOT use your amplifier at full volume The position of the Volume Control is NOT a reliable guide as to the maximum volume level or capabilities of your sound system Playing the system with extreme high settings of volume and tone controls will result in distorted sound and may damage the amplifier and loudspeakers DO NOT connectloudspeaker terminals to the mains supply Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired and are in phase Preliminaries Unpacking the Speakers Carefully remove each loudspeaker from its packing carton Be especially careful when removing the polythene bag DO NOT attempt to liftthe loudspeaker by the polythene
8. Watts 15 170 Watts Sensitivity 1W 1M 87dB 88dB 88dB Freq Response 6dB 55Hz 24kHz 45Hz 24kHz 40Hz 24kHz Dri a aut 170mm 170mm 200mm Bass Mid Bass Mid Bass Mid Midrange 96 Teeter mm 25mm 25mm Textile Dome TextileDome Textile Dome Dimensions Overall HxWxDmm 380x210x170 380x210x245 625x250x269 H x W xD inches 15x8 3x6 7 15x8 3x9 65 24 6x9 8x10 6 AT350SE AT400SE AT500SE AT CENTRE SE 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 15 170 Watts 20 200 Watts 20 250 Watts 15 150 Watts 88dB 90dB 92dB 88dB 35Hz 24kHz 30Hz 24kHz 28Hz 24kHz 70Hz 24kHz 200mm 200mmx2 200mmx3 100mmx2 Bass Mid Bass Mid Bass Mid Bass Mid 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm Textile Dome Textile Dome Textile Dome Textile Dome 805x250x269 805x250x269 1080x250x269 150x396x228 31 7x9 8x10 6 31 7x9 8x10 6 42 5x9 8x10 6 5 9x15 6x9 0 Wharfedale Atlantic SE loudspeakers are compatible with 4 and 8 Ohm amplifiers Product service enquiries should in the first instance be referred to the supplying dealer In cases of difficulty or for other product enquiries please contact the appointed Wharfedale distributor for the country 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 431767 www wharfedale co uk USA IAG America Inc 15 Walpole park South Walpole MA 02081 Tel 1 508 850 3950 CANADA Korbon Trading Ltd 6800 Kitimat Road Units 19 2
9. a Home Theatre system remember that such systems can be quite complex and there Is often a variety of factors involved Symptom Possible Cause boundaries When mounting a loudspeaker on a wall the connecting cables may be unacceptably obvious Whilst cables can be routed from the loudspeaker to the floor it may be less obtrusive to route cables from the loudspeaker to the ceiling and then within the ceiling or possibly coving or immediately underneath the ceiling or coving The cable may then return to floor level ata convenientroom corner Care and Maintenance Little maintenance is required The cabinets can be occasionally wiped with a damp not wet cloth Spray polish if used should be applied sparingly and the polish sprayed onto a cloth and then applied to the Speaker NEVER spray the grille cloth or the speaker drive units To clean the grilles remove them first before gently brushing with a soft brush Never use solvent cleaners minor stains are bestremoved with Soap and lukewarm water Avoid touching the drive units as they can easily be damaged Please read this manual together with all the manuals concerning the restof your system If having attempted to resolve the problem the trouble still persists consultyour dealer for assistance Do NOT try to remove any covers on the products or attempt to dismantle them in anyway There are no userserviceable parts inside and you willinvalidate any warranty No Sound System
10. h the tweeters atear level to a seated listener Rear Channels We recommend placing the speakers in a high position angled towards the listener Large or Small Many digital AV Processors require you to specify the size of speakers inthe various channels These are usually Large or Small Unless there are pressing reasons for doing otherwise we would recommend you to setthe Rear and Centre channels to Small There is virtually no case to be made for setting the Centre channel atLarge and as the Rear effects speakers in a Home Theatre system tend to be Small the choice would appear to be obvious lf you are NOT using a Subwoofer you must set the Front Channels to Large or you will getno bass Selectthe Subwoofer option on your A V processor to Offor On and the system is ready for calibration If you are using a Separate subwoofer you should set the Rear and Centre channels to S mall Y ou now have the choice of setting the size of the Frontspeakers If you set the speakers to Small the low bass content of the front channels will be directed to the Subwoofer along with the bass from the Rear and Centre Channels In other words all the system bass will go Into the Subwoofer If you choose Large the Front channel bass will be reproduced from the Frontspeakers There are no hard and fast rules however you can use the guide below as a Starting point AT CENTRE SE AT 350 SE AT 400 SE AT 300 SE AT
11. positive terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding red positive amplifier terminal Connect the black negative terminals similarly Repeat this procedure for the Right Channel You may connect the loudspeakers using either the upper or the lower pair of terminals as in the illustration Bi Wiring Connections RIGHT AMPLIFIER Using separate cables for treble and bass units reduces intermodulation effects and improves headroom and clarity This technique is known as Bi Wiring To bi wire you will need to install two lengths of twin core cable between the amplifier and each loudspeaker Unscrew each terminal a few turns and remove the metal straps The upper pair of terminals on the crossover panel feeds the treble units and the lower terminals feed the bass unit Connect the cables between the amplifier and the loudspeakers as indicated below and re tighten all the terminals securely Note Atlantic 100SE is supplied with 2 port bungs to be inserted when the speakeris used flush mounted ona wallas a Surround speaker Note Some amplifiers have two pairs of output terminals to facilitate bi wiring but this is not essential The advantages of bi wiring are still fully retained if your amplifier has only one pair of output terminals per channel as inthe illustration above Bi Amplifying Bi Amping By connecting each loudspeaker drive unit to its own dedicated amplifier the advantages of Bi Wiring can be e
12. s fit a manufacturer s approved Stand according to the instructions and using the fixings provided Y our dealer will advise you DO NOT attempt to dismantle the loudspeaker There are no user serviceable parts inside and you will invalidate the warranty Site regular loudspeakers at least 0 5m away from TV sets and magnetic storage media The drive units of the AT Centre SE loudspeaker are screened and may be safely used close toa TV set Atlantic Centre Channel loudspeaker A set of self adhesive pads is provided Peel off the backing material and fix a pad ateach corner of the bottom surface of the loudspeaker Crossover Networks Standard Atlantic SE loudspeakers use a crossover panel with four terminal binding posts As supplied the upper pair is connected to the lower pair via removable metal straps These should be left in place for standard installations Atlantic Centre SE The Atlantic Centre SE loudspeaker uses a crossover panel with twin binding posts Connecting Speaker Terminals Unscrew the terminal Thread the bared end of each cable through the hole in the bottom of the terminal post Ensure that there are no loose strands which may touch adjacent terminals R etighten the terminal securely Connecting Your Loudspeakers Standard Connections RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER SPEAKER Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel and prepare the ends as described above Connect the red
13. udspeakers Front Channels You should consider carefully your choice of front loudspeakers especially ifyou are not going to use a Separate powered subwoofer Home Theatre systems are often required to generate high levels of bass at high volume levels Although small loudspeakers like the AT100SE AT200SE amp AT300SE will perform well as frontloudspeakers especially in a smaller system we would advise you to consider one of the larger Floor Standing Units This is especially the case if you own a Digital processor Choosing Loudspeakers Rear Channels You may use any regular loudspeakers in the Atlantic SE series as Rear channels As we recommend that the loudspeakers are placed at a high level this is perhaps best accomplished with a pair of bookshelf models placed high stands or wall mounted on suitable swivel brackets Additionally Rearchannel intensities are seldom excessively high Loudspeaker Positioning A typicalHome Theatre layoutis illustrated below REAR RIGHT Front and Centre Channels The front channel loudspeakers should be placed on either side of the television screen 2 to 3 metres apart and rotated slightly towards the listeners As the Atlantic AT Centre SE speaker carries the dialogue effects it should be placed central to the listening position and close to the TV screen Operating height is important Ideally the front and centre channel Speakers should be operated at the same height and wit
14. xtended If you own two identical stereo power amplifiers the Atlantic SE series may be Bi Amped For further details please consult your dealer Centre Channel Loudspeaker Connections The Atlantic Centre Channel loudspeaker is intended for use specifically with Audio Visual units having a dedicated Centre Channel loudspeaker output Connect the loudspeaker to your A V unit as shown again observing polarity FRONT LEFT SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKER AUDIO VISUAL AMPLIFIER RIGHT SPEAKERS REA CENTRE Note Be especially careful to observe polarity This is especially important if you are bi wiring or using loudspeakers in a multi speaker Home Theatre system Positioning Your Loudspeakers Conventional Loudspeakers Models AT350SE AT400SE amp AT500SE are designed to be floor Standing We suggestthatthey are positioned atleast 200 mm from the rear walls and 700 mm from the side walls facing slightly inwards Models AT1LOOSE AT200SE amp AT300SE should ideally be stand or wall mounted though they may be placed on a rigid shelf The bass o gt 0 7metre q ____ _ 2 4 metres _ gt or AT350SE 400SE 500SE gt 200 mm ATA00SE 200SE 300SE gt 50 mm extension will improve if these speakers are operated closer to the rear walls If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase but may be boomy and indistinct If the
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