Line Level Routing Solution - AV-iQ
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1. WPL 26 user manual indd 1 Left Onl S i 2 S WP1 26 2X6 Professional Router Wharfedale ra WPL 26 Line Switcher OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE 2009 10 22 10 07 49 OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE WPL 26 user manual indd 2 IMPORTANT WARNINGS 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and become familiar with the features and functions of these products before operating them 2 RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference 3 COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS All warnings and instructions for this product should be adhered to 4 USE WITH MIXERS amp AMPLIFIERS In order to avoid damage to drivers and other equipment it is advisable to establish and follow a routine for powering up and powering down a sound system With all system components connected turn on source equipment mixers signal processors record and playback units etc BEFORE powering up amplifiers Transient voltages from powering up source equipment can damage loudspeakers if amplifiers are already turned on Make sure that amplifier volumes are set to their minimum settings and power up any system amplifiers LAST It is recommended that all system components be allowed to stabilize for several seconds before any source signals are introduced or level setting adjustments are made Similarly when shutting systems down turn all amplifiers off first before powering down any other system component2. You simply plug in your signal cables from your mixer CD DVD MP3 player iPod or other source to the Channel A or B inputs and your line level signal cables to each amplifier via outputs 1 6 PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED AN AMPLIFIER FOR EACH OUTPUT OF THE WPL 26 WHEN USING PASSIVE SPEAKERS ACTIVE SPEAKERS CAN BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE WPL 26 DO NOT CONNECT PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKERS DIRECTLY TO THE WPL 26 THE IMPEDANCE MISMATCH CAN DESTROY THE OUTPUT STAGE OF THE WPL 26 THIS WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY AND REQUIRE REPAIR TO THE UNIT To create a fair and useful comparison between sets of speakers it is important to apply correct gain structure Please use the procedure below to ensure that all amplifiers have equal output levels Make sure that you are using suitable cables as an unbalanced cable will drop the signal level by 6dB when compared to a balanced cable SETUP 0 Start with all volume and gain controls set to minimum 0 Start your source material 0 Raise the volume of your sources to an optimum level 0 If using two sources balance the output levels of each unit 0 Raise the output levels of each amplifier so that they are equal in output Using a test tone For example a 1000Hz sine wave can help you to set the levels correctly as the human ear finds it easier to evaluate the volume of a test tone compared to musical material Take extra care when setting the levels of amplifiers and speakers with different impedances as low
3. er impedance speakers can be much louder when used with similar amplifier settings IR REMOTE SETUP In many showroom environments the electronics rack may be out of the line of sight of the demonstration area creating a situation where it can be problematic to change the speaker selection The WPL 26 comes complete with a wireless IR remote control and a receiver with a 6m cable Place the IR receiver in the demonstration area ideally near to the speakers that will be used in the demonstration and route the cable to the input on the back of the WPL 26 With this simple setup you no longer have to leave the demonstration area to switch to a different set of speakers WPL_26 user manual indd 5 2009 10 22 10 08 02 OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE WPL 26 front panel 1 Power switch 2 Aor B input switch Choose your source material for your demo 3 Left Channel only switch If you only want to hear the Left channel of your program material press this switch 4 Mute switch Cuts off the signal to the amplifiers 5 Channels 1 6 on off switches Send the program material to where you want it by pressing these switches WP1 26 rear panel 1 Output channels 1 6 these balanced unbalanced outputs are used to connect the WPL 26 to your amplifiers or powered speakers You will need an amplifier channel for each output of the WPL 26 2 Inputs A amp B Connect your source material for convenient A B comparison 3 Remote C
4. o alter or improve specifications without notice All rights reserved O 2009 Wharfedale Pro Wharfedale Pro is a member of the lAG Group WPL 26 user manual indd 8 2009 10 22 10 09 42
5. ontrol jack Connect the WPL 26 IR multi pin cable for remote control of the WPL 26 Place the receiver in a place where the transmitter can be easily be pointed at it 4 AC mains jack 90 250VAC power cord jack WPL 26 user manual indd 6 2009 10 22 10 09 37 WPL 26 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 159 15 OO OO OO OO O O O O o o o oo SPECIFICATIONS NO TEM NORMAL 1 2 INPUT 1 NOISE THD N 1KHz reference 1V PHASE 1KHz reference 1V Crosstalk 1KHz Input Impedance Frequency response 20 20 kHz POWER CONSUMPTION KHZ POWER SUPPLY AC90V 240V 0 dBu 0 775V WPL 26 user manual indd 7 75 dBu UNBAL OUTPUT 1V 0 008 BAL OUTPUT 2V 0 02 2 5 6 dBu UNBAL 10Kohm BAL 20Kohm 0 3dB 10W Line Switcher 2009 10 22 10 09 37 e WHARFEDALE LIMITED WARRANTY Wharfedale WPL 26 Line Switch is warranted of manufacturing or material defects for a period of one year from the original date of purchase In the event of malfunction contact your authorized Wharfedale dealer or distributor for information Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country Contact your dealers or distributor for information These terms do not infringe your statutory rights IN N LA lt I Ta Aa f y Wharfedale Professional IAG HOUSE Sovereign Court Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU England www wharfedalepro com Wharfedale Professional reserves the right t
6. s 5 CABLES Do not use shielded line instrument or microphone cables for connection between amplifiers and speakers Use only approved speaker cables with proper connectors 6 CAUTION Professional sound systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive volume levels Permanent hearing damage can result when operated to extreme levels 7 SERVICE There are no user serviceable parts inside this product Users should not attempt to service this product Warranty nullification could result if this is attempted 2009 10 22 10 07 49 WPL 26 Line Switcher TABLE OF CONTENTS Important warnings amp Safety 6 0 8 1 E NG AA AA AA 2 Tires le do 3 MVP S s T e ca AN AA ANA AA AA 3 About he VWIPL Z s 3 Bal AA o PAA EE 3 ella AA oli 4 WPL 26 front gt 0 A o 5 WPL 26 rear panel A 5 RII enel eT A Sastre do 6 SPS IN ONS lia 6 WPL De user mamiak indd 3 2009 10 22 10 07 49 OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE INTRODUCTION The Wharfedale WPL 26 signal switch is the result of many years of experience in the use design and manufacture of professional a
7. udio products We take great pride in engineering and building every Wharfedale product and wish to thank you for entrusting us with your sound Please take a few minutes to read this manual completely in order to ensure that you get the most out of your WPL 26 WPL 26 OVERVIEW The WPL 26 Signal switch is designed to make your speaker demonstration or monitor comparison easy and effective It is designed to provide quiet and fast switching from source signal to the line level outputs ABOUT THE WPL 26 The WPL 26 is a high quality line level router designed to quickly and reliably direct a choice of source material to a specified line level location Designed for use in a variety of environments from showroom to studio the WPL 26 is extremely simple to setup and use A choice of two stereo inputs can be routed to any of the 6 stereo outputs A front panel switch can be used to route a mono signal Left channel only to any of the stereo outputs in addition there is a front panel MUTE switch FEATURES lt High quality 2 x 6 signal switch sx Easy to use front panel controls o Power On off o Input channel selector switch A B o Output channel switches 1 6 o Mute button 2 High speed solid state signal switching lt High quality connectors 1 4 6 35mm 2 IR Remote control IR receiver with 6m cable WPL 26 user manual indd 4 2009 10 22 10 08 02 WPL 26 Line Switcher CONNECTIONS WIRING Using the WPL 26 is easy
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