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1. If you are wall mounting the centre and effects loudspeakers we recommend that they be mounted as shown Wall mounting the centre channel loudspeaker below the screen is not recommended for fixed installations WALL MOUNTING THE SURROUND LOUDSPEAKERS The ONYX SURR loudspeakers are provided with integral keyhole mounts for wall mounting Wall mounting should be carried out by licensed sound contractors or technicians with appropriate qualifications and experience All installation and wiring should comply with the relevant standards laid down by the competent authority in the country and place of installation Ensure the wall is sound free of obstructions hidden pipes etc and capable of supporting the loudspeaker plus a small amount of pulling force You will also need suitable wall fixings and some No 8 Round Head screws of sufficient depth to suit your wall These are the responsibility of the installer who should supply suitable fixings for this purpose Draw a horizontal line on the wall and mark off two mounting holes at 176mm centres Drill and plugtwo holes Screw 2 No 8 screws into the holes leaving 7mm protruding Connect the connecting wire to the loudspeaker but do not connect the cable to the amplifier You will need to use low profile cable your dealer will recommend a suitable product Lift the loudspeaker up to the mounting position Align the keyhole slots over the screw heads and
2. AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRES 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 ASIA IAG Room 2310 2311 Press Building Shennan Road C Shenzhen China Tel 86 755 82091200 Fax 86 755 82091205 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 Wharfedale has a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to change specitication without notice The name WHARFEDALE is a registered trademark of Wharfedale International Ltd Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group Wharfedale International Ltd IAG House Sovereign Court Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU England Tel 4 44 0 1480 447700 www wharfedale co uk Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group
3. H x W x D mm 155x 410x 180 180 x 460 x 208 230 x 275 x 130 Net Weight 5 0 kg 7 0 kg 1 7 kg Subwoofer ONYX 10 SUB Format Reflex Bass Woofer 250 mm A V shielding NO Amplifier Power 150 Watts Input Sensitivity 250 mV at 5 W output Avg Max Output at 1 metre 110dB Freq Response boundary pos 35 Hz 110 Hz Crossover Range 35 85 Hz in 10dB steps Cabinet Volume 20 Litres Size H x W x D mm 500 x 320 x 210 mm Net Weight 142 kg 15 SERVICE AND WARRANTY CARE AND MAINTENANCE If you play the speakers with the grilles off exercise great care NEVER touch the drive units which are easily damaged The loudspeaker cabinets can be cleaned with a damp cloth or with a spray furniture polish and a soft cloth Apply the spray sparingly to the cloth and then polish the cabinet Never apply spray directly to the cabinet GUARANTEE amp SERVICE In the unlikely event that your unit develops a fault you should return it to your Wharfedale dealer using the original packing to ensure safe shipping The terms of your guarantee may vary in different countries but in all cases the guarantee excludes All damage caused through accident misuse wear and tear neglect incorrect installation adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel Liability for damage or loss occurring in transit to or from the purchaser Wharfedale will not be liable for any consequential damage loss or injury arising from or in conjunction with this equipment
4. ONYX 10 SUBWOOFER 1 A V PROCESSOR CONNECTIONS Your subwoofer has been designed for optimum performance with a Digital processor If your AV processor has a line level or LFE subwoofer output you should use this connection You will need to purchase a single screened RCA phono lead from your dealer Connect this lead to the Left line input of the Subwoofer as shown below Alternatively you may use a split mono lead from the processor to both inputs of the subwoofer In this case the input level at the subwoofer will be slightly higher STEREO LINE CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has a spare preamplifier output or a stereo sub woofer output connect the sub woofer as shown You will need a stereo screened RCA phono cable PRE OUT MAIN IN CONNECTIONS If you use a stereo pre and power amplifier or a stereo amplifier where the pre and main amplifier can be separated connect the sub woofer as shown There are two alternative methods A You will need two screened RCA Y adaptors and two single RCA phono cables Remove the Pre Main links on your amplifier Connect the socket common of an RCA Y adaptor to one of the mono cables Connect one leg of the Y adaptor to the Left Channel Pre Out socket on the amplifier and the other leg to the Left Channel Main In socket Connect the remaining plug to the Left Channel Line Level Input on the subwoofer Repeat for the Right Channel B You will need two stereo screened R
5. WIRING CROSSOVER As supplied In bi wiring mode ONYX SURR CROSSOVER Detail CONNECTING FRONT LOUDSPEAKERS STANDARD LOUDSPEAKER WIRING Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel and prepare the ends Unscrew each terminal a few turns Conned the red positive terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding red positive amplifier terminal Conne the black negative terminals similarly Tighten the terminals securely Repeat this procedure for the Right Channel Ifyou are standard wiring a bi wiring panel make sure that the binding straps are securely in place AMPLIFIER R SPKR L SPKR HOL ECOL BI WIRING To Bi wire you will need to install two lengths of twin core cable between the amplifier and each loudspeaker Note Some amplifiers have two pairs of output terminals to facilitate bi wiring butthis is not essential The advantages of bi wiring are fully retained if your amplifier has only one pair of loudspeaker terminals per channel as inthe illustrations m mm AMPLIFIE d MULTICHANNEL CONNECTIONS 1 5 CHANNEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Centre ONYX CEN T CEN 2 Front Left Front Right Surround Left ONYX SURR Surround Right ONYX SURR VAT lm tuas SUB E WOOFER RIGHT LEFT lU ENTRE FRONT Dolby Labs Recommended 5 1 Placement i di 9 ug o
6. domestic subwoofer If during a programme you hear popping or thumping noises coming from the subwoofer immediately turn the AV Processor s volume level down and then back off the LFE level If this does not curethe problem back offthe volume level atthe subwoofer Please read the relevant sections of your AV amplifier manual and familiarise yourself with the various issues If you are unsure consult your dealer for help TROUBLESHOOTING Before investigating a problem always switch off the system at the mains If your system is not working properly please work through this checklist before returning a unitto your dealer System not switched on Speaker cables shorting terminals out Wrong source selected Sound lacks bass content Bass reproduction indistinct Excessive bass distortion at low volumes Excessive or distorted bass at high levels Distorted rattling sounds at high levels Popping or thumping from the subwoofer Indistinct sound Poor localisation of effects Poor localisation of dialogue Television picture colour is distorted 14 Front loudspeakers out of phase Check all system connections and rectify Subwoofer not switched on Subwoofer phase incorrect Subwoofer crossover control too low Subwoofer level set too high LFE level set too high Subwoofer incorrectly wired System level set too high Bass control set too high Speakers too close to room corners System level too high Objects on speakers subwoo
7. each loudspeaker are as follows ONYX 200 300 e Onesetofspikeswith mounting hardware e Onesetofrubberfeet ONYX CEN 1 CEN2 e Onesetofrubberfeet ONYX 100 ONYX SURR e Noaccessories needed ONYX 10 SUB e Oneset of spikes with mounting hardware e Oneset of rubber feet e E power cord suitable for your location Before installing this product read all these instructions Before making any connections switch all the units in your system off atthe mains Set the volume control at minimum when you switch on your system or change sources and turn the level up gradually DO NOT use your amplifier at full volume Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired DO NOT subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold heat humidity or sunlight DO NOT place heavy objects ontop of loudspeakers DO NOT connect speaker terminals fo the mains supply DO NOT dismantle the loudspeaker There are no user serviceable parts inside it and you will void the warranty Check all items after unpacking If any item is missing or damaged immediately contact your Wharfedale dealer Retain the packaging If you dispose of the packing follow all recyding regulations in your area PREPARATIONS FOR INSTALLATION Before connecting your system consider where you will place the speakers in the room This is particularly important if you are wall mounting the centre or surround loudspeakers ONYX 100 This loudsp
8. four terminal binding posts The upper terminals connect to the treble units the lower pairto the bass unit As supplied the treble and bass terminal pairs are connected via removeable straps This arrangement facilitates standard single wiring or advanced bi wiring which offers significant performance advantages Follow the drawings carefully to see the correct orientation of the loudspeaker terminals Why Bi Wire Bi wiring involves the use of two separate cables between the amplifier and the loudspeakers One pair connects to the treble unit the other to the bass driver Using separate cables for treble and bass units reduces intermodulation effects and improves headroom and clarity To bi wire you will need to install two lengths of twin core cable between the amplifier and each loudspeaker The ONYX SURR uses a standard crossover with the connectors built into the rear wall of the loudspeaker As the bass extension of a surround loudspeaker is limited bi wiring has no significant advantage Additionally bi wiring wall mounted speakers is inconvenient CONNECTING SCREW TERMINALS All the loudspeakers use screw terminals Unscrew the terminal Insert the bare end of the cable into the hole in the base of the terminal Tighten securely When connecting terminals do not leave any strands of bare wire that can short across to adjacentterminals As an alternative to bare wire you can use spade connectors ONYX BI
9. inwards The ONYX 100 should be stand or wall mounted or placed on a rigid shelf The ONYX STAND is custom designed to optimise the performance ofthe ONYX 100 The bass extension will improve if smaller 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 indistind If the loudspeakers are placed away from the walls the inward angle may be increased by up to 40 but this may restrict the width of the optimum listening position A rule of thumb is that the listener should be as far from the loudspeakers as they are from each other The speakers should ideally be positioned so that the treble units are roughly at ear level to a seated listener As personal taste plays a large role experiment with different configurations and play a wide range of programmes before finalising the position of your speakers gt 0 7metre 2 4 metres gt i IMPORTANT The ONYX 200 and 300 utilise side firing bass units These speakers are builtin mirror image pairs ONYX 200 300 gt 200 mm ONYX 100 gt 50 mm Ideally the speakers should be positioned with the bass units facing inward There should be no obstructions close to the bass units If your room is so designed that there is a large item of furniture between the loudspeakers positioning them with the bass units firing outward may improve the sound POSITIONING HOME CINEMA LO
10. CA cables Connect a Stereo cable from the Line Level Inputs of the sub woofer to the Pre Out sockets of the amplifier Now connect a second Stereo cable from the Line Level Outputs of the sub woofer to the Main In sockets of the amplifier The sub woofer is now inserted in the system loop AV AMPLIFIER ee e OUTPUT CH CH 6 qp 66 6 66 GHT LEFT RIGHT LEET PEAR CENTRE Een Subwoofer Out Line Level OUTPUT o Q Wa INPUT Quo Subwoofer or Pre Out Line Level So E 28 x2 PRE MAIN OUT IN PRE MAIN e ei o LEFTISIGHT 12 CONNECTING THE ONYX 10 SUBWOOFER 2 SPEAKER LEVEL CONNECTIONS The high level Speaker connections should be used only if your amplifier does not have a line level subwoofer output In this connection the subwoofer is fed together with the Front loudspeakers For this you will need two extra twin core cables Measure out two loudspeaker cables of the appropriate length Prepare the cables as described on Page 7 Conned the Left Speaker Terminals on the sub bass unit to the Front Left speaker terminals on the amplifier Connect the Red speaker terminal on the amplifier to the Red terminal on the subwoofer Connect the Black speaker terminal on the amplifier to the Black terminal on the subwoofer Now connect the Right Speaker te
11. ONYX 100 ONYX 200 ONYX 300 ONYX CEN1 ONYX CENZ2 ONYX STAND ONYX SURR ONYX 10 SUB LE BRITAIN S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS User Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER REMOVEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ADVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR A AN This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of eledric shock is present within this unit Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the ob
12. UDSPEAKERS 5 1 SYSTEM SURROUND SURROUND LEFT 2 4 metres bk 2 200 mm ET SURROUND SURROUND LEFT RIGHT REAR LEFT ai Madr REAR RIGHT WALL MOUNTING POSITIONS 5 1 POSITIONING Place the front speakers as shown Front loudspeakers should be placed away from walls for best results Angling the speakers inward slightly will improve stereo images but too extreme an angle will impair movie sound The ONYX 100 200 and 300 speakers must be placed at least 450mm from a TV screen The ONYX CEN land CEN 2 centre speakers can be placed above or below the TV screen Place the ONYX 10 SUB subwoofer as close to the wall as you can leaving just enough space to operate the controls and mains switch Room positioning is not critical but we recommend that it is placed in front of the listening seat Never operate the subwoofer within 450mm of aconventional TV screen The ONYX SURR is designed for wall mounting The design of this loudspeaker enables its use either on the rear or the side walls of the room presenting both direct and ambient reflected sounds If the distance between the side walls is too great you shuld use a pair of stand mounted ONYX 100 loudspeakers as surrounds placed as shown in the drawing opposite 7 1 POSITIONING If you are using a 7 1 system the back loudspeakers must be at least 1 metre behind the listening seat WALL MOUNTING POSITIONS
13. e are usually Loge or Small We recommend that you set the centre and surround speakers to Small This will direct all the bass in the system to the subwoofer and provide clean deep and louder bass Setthe ONYX 100 and 200 to Small The ONYX 300 should be set to Large We recommend the ONYX 300 be set to Small though ifthe bass is excessive you may wish to set it to Large Setthe Subwoofer option onthe processor to Un or Yes SETTING LEVELS Once the loudspeaker settings have been finalised put the AV amplifier into its Test mode see your processor instructions Adjust the levels until all channels are equally loud You may need to adjust the subwoofer output level Avoid setting too high a level or you will swamp the sound with bass which be tiring to listen to and may limit the subwoofer s ability to respond to large bass transients Set a sensible level going into the subwoofer The subwoofer volume control should be between 120 clockand Ze doch LFE The Low Frequency Effects channel was designed as an additional bass channel with its own dedicated subwoofer In practice however if all the speakers are set to Small the LFE channel will be combined with the bass from other channels and all this feeds into the subwoofer When you set the 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
14. eaker is designed to be mounted ona rigid floor stand The ONYX STAND is designed to optimise the performance of the ONYX 100 The ONYX 100 may also be placed on a sturdy shelfor mounted on a suitable wall bracket ONYX 200 amp 300 These are floorstanding models For improved performance the loudspeakers are spike coupled to the floor Rubber feet are provided as an alternative Please note these loudspeakers use side firing bass units Follow the placement instructions on Page 4 and 5 to ensure you get the best from these loudspeakers ONYX CEN 1 CEN 2 These loudspeakers come with rubber feet for mounting on a shelf above or below the monitor screen Follow the placement instructions on Page 5 to ensure you get the bestfrom these loudspeakers ONYX SURR This loudspeaker is intended to be operated attached to the wall via keyhole mounts in the rear of the loudspeaker see Page 6 Fixings for attaching the loudspeakers to the wall are not supplied ONYX 10 SUBWOOFER Ensure there is a mains point within easy reach of the unit You will need to purchase a suitable RCA interconnect cable to connec the subwoofer to your pre amplifier or A V amplifier See Page 12 This cable must be a high quality fully screened cable Poorly screened cable is liable to pick up stray hum and interference fields and should be avoided Do not run signal input cables parallel to mains cables as they may pick up mains hum CAUTION When running cables
15. fer Objects too close to subwoofer System level set high Subwoofer level set too high LFE level set too high One or more loudspeakers is out of phase Check all system connections and rectify Read the manual for correct connection procedure Subwoofer too close to TV Switch off system and TV Move units away Leave 15 mins Switch on SPECIFICATIONS Front Loudspeakers ONYX 100 ONYX 200 ONYX 300 Format Stand Mount Reflex Tower Sealed Ported Tower Sealed Ported Bass unit 170mm 200mm Bass mid unit 125mm 125mm 125mm x 2 Tweeter 25mm 25mm 25mm Rec Amplifier Power 30 100w 30 120w 30 150w Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms A V shielding NO NO NO Sensitivity IW 1M 86 dB 88 dB 90 dB Freq Response 6dB 50Hz 24kHz 45Hz 24kHz 38Hz 24kHz Cabinet Volume 8 7 litres 13 28 litres 20 5 36 litres Size H x W x D 320 x 180 263 890 x 180 x 383 1050 x 180 x 433 Size with feet H x W mm 950 x 205 x 375 1110 x 205 x 425 Net Weight 5 44 kg 18 2 kg 24 5 kg Effects Loudspeakers ONYX CEN1 ONYX CEN2 ONYX SURR Format Centre Ported Centre Ported Wall Surround Bass Bass mid unit 100mm x 2 125mm x 2 100mm x 2 Tweeter 25mm 25mm 25mm Rec Amplifier Power 30 120w 30 150w 30 120w Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms AN shielding YES YES NO Sensitivity 1W 1M 89 dB 9 dB 87 dB Freq Response 6dB 80Hz 24kHz 70Hz 24kHz 70Hz 24kHz Cabinet Volume 5 7 litres 9 4 litres 2 8 litres Size
16. gently pull down until the speaker is securely fastened You may now connect the loudspeaker to the amplifier This operation may need two people If you are in any doubt about your ability to carry out this procedure consult a suitably qualified builder or domestic electrician No 8 x 40mm CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS CHOOSING LOUDSPEAKER CABLE Specialist audio cable offers better performance than general purpose bell or zip wire Audio cable is polarised with two cores of different colours or a coloured tracer or identification rib We suggest that you connect the coloured striped wire to the RED Postive terminals of your AV amplifier This will ensure that all the loudspeakers are connected the correct way round and avoid set up problems Before you purchase your cable we suggest that you give careful thought to the positioning of your loudspeakers Cable lengths to loudspeaker pairs should be the same for left and right channels Allow some slack in your speaker cables so you can alter their position to best advantage but do not have your cables over long PREPARING LOUDSPEAKER CABLE Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm Carefully strip the insulation from each end leaving about 10mm of bare wire If the cable is stranded lightly twist to gather any loose strands CROSSOVER PANELS All ONYX loudspeakers with the exception of the ONYX Surround use Bi wireable panels A bi wiring panel has
17. ld 0 22 30 Left Surround Right Surround H0 7 CHANNEL CONNECTIONS amp PLACEMENTS 7 CHANNEL SYSTEM Shown Standard Wired For Clarity FRONT RIGHT CENTRE FRONT LEFT SURROUND RIGHT T A ROOM PLACEMENT Left rou il eg Ed Right Front 22 Dolby Labs Recommended 7 1 Placement Single Back channel for 6 1 shown dotted Left Surround Right Surround Ho Left Back 10 INSTALLING THE ONYX 10 SUBWOOFER PRELIMINARIES Open the carton and remove all the top packing pieces Lift the subwoofer out taking care not to damage the cabinet DO NOT lift the subwoofer out of the carton using the protective bag The unit is heavy if you cannot manage it easily get assistance Retain the packing materials If you decide not to keep the packing please dispose of it having regard to any recyding regulations in your area Please retain the user manual If you transfer this equipment to a third party please ensure all the instructions are passed on with the product REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS de He CROSSOVER ao JJ FREQUENCY 7 E Ge SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS D Auto Power Switch Phase Switch 3 Crossover Frequency Control Volume Control Line Level Inputs PLACEMENT Please refer to the notes on Page 3 Although the unit may be placed almost anywhere in the room even behind the sofa or the TV set we recommend that it be placed in front of the listene
18. r and as central to the listening position as possible DO NOT operate the unit within 450mm of a CRT television set as the picture may be distorted The subwoofer driver and bass port are mounted BEHIND the subwoofer As these units are rear firing do not place the subwoofer in front of surfaces or objects that may rattle 11 PREPARATION Attach the spikes and level the unit as described on P4 POWER CONNECTIONS This subwoofer is factory set to operate from the mains voltage marked on the amplifier panel Before connecting check this voltage is correct for your mains supply e 230 volt products 220 volts to 240 volts e 115voltproducts 110 voltsto 120 volts If you moveto an area with a different mains supply consult your Wharfedale dealer for advice WARNING S i e bl gus i TET rea atris n Line Level Outputs Speaker Level Inputs Power ON OFF Switch IEC Mains Input Mains Fuse Place the subwoofer about 100mm from to the wall A position close to the wall will enhance the bass If the bass is excessive you can move the subwoofer out from the wall to a distance of about 200mm from the wall Placing the subwoofer across a room corner will increase the bass further possibly at the expense of clarity Experiment with a variety of locations and sources before making a final decision Your system will perform best if there is a dear line of sight between the subwoofer and the listening position CONNECTING THE
19. rminals on the subwoofer to the Front Right speaker terminals of the amplifier FRONT RIGHT LOUDSPEAKER FRONT LEFT LOUDSPEAKER ONYX 10 SUBWOOFER OPERATION SETTING UP Setthe subwoofer power switch to OFF e lurnthesystem Volume Control to minimum e Re check all system connections e Connect the supplied subwoofer power lead to the IEC power socket on the subwoofer and connect the mains plug into the wall socket Setthe subwoofer volume control midway 120 dock e Switch onthe mains power FINE TUNING Switch on the subwoofer power switch Check that the power indicator on the front of the cabinet glows Now switch on the system Play a programme with extended bass and set the system volume to a reasonable level Adjust the subwoofer volume control to produce the desired level of bass PHASE SWITCH If the bass is indistinct or lacks depth the Phase switch may need adjustment Set the switch to 0 and listen carefully to some music with extended bass If there is insufficient bass output from the sub woofer set the Phase switch to 180 Select the position which produces the most natural extended bass LOW PASS FILTER This adjusts the blend between the subwoofer and the main speakers and enables the system to be set up for optimum bass performance The higher settings are for use with bookshelf loudspeakers the lower settings for large floorstanding models If you choose too lo
20. solete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 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 should be placed on the product Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this device Warning The mains power switch for the subwoofer is located on the rear panel To permit free access to this switch
21. the apparatus must be located in an open area without any obstructions ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR UK USERS The power cord on your subwoofer may be supplied with a plug incorporating a fuse the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating If the plug is cut off it must NOT be re used Dispose of any such plug safely There is a danger of electric shock ifa cut off plug is inserted intoa mains socket The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in the replacement mains plug proceed as follows The wire coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured Black The wire coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured Red E Class Il construction double insulated This produd must not be connected to earth PRELIMINARIES UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS After taking out the top packing piece liftthe loudspeakers and accessories from the carton Remove all the protective bags Do NOT lift the loudspeakers out using the bags The floorstanding speakers and the subwoofer are heavy Get someone to help you with unpacking and moving them Accessories provided with
22. to loudspeakers do not trail them across open floors where they can be a source of danger FIXING SPIKES TO THE ONYX 200 300 and 10 SUB CAUTION SPIKES ARE SHARP Make sure that there are no wires or hidden obstacles that could be damaged by the spikes in the immediate operational area of the speakers NEVER drag a loudspeaker on its spikes Always lift it If the item is heavy get assistance Base of Speaker o Place a soft cloth on the floor to protect the speaker Invert the loudspeaker and place it on the cloth Thread the knurled collar two thirds of the way up the spike Insert each spike assembly into a spike mount on the loudspeaker Tighten the collar finger tight so that the spike is secure but not locked in place LEVELLING THE LOUDSPEAKER After all the spikes are attached invert the loudspeaker and place it carefully on the floor Place a spiritlevel on the speaker Loosen the nut on each spike one turn If the floor is not perfectly level you will find that one spike is off the ground Starting with this spike unscrew it so that it touches the floor Move the other spikes in and out so the speaker does not wobble and is level front and back and sideways Now tighten the nuts to lock the spikes firmly in position POSITIONING STEREO LOUDSPEAKERS The ONYX 200 and 300 are floor standing We suggest that they are positioned at least 200 mm from the rear walls and 700 mm from the side walls facing slightly
23. w a setting with small speakers there will be a hole in the bass response too high a setting with large speakers will result in the upper bass becoming bloated AUTO SWITCH In normal mode the subwoofer is permanently on This may result in low level hum or noise if the rest of the system is switched off and the subwoofer is left switched on Setting the AUTO switch to ON automatically turns the subwoofer on when a signal is detected at any of the inputs and turns it off Standby Mode after a period of inactivity We recommend the AUTO switch be set to ON for normal operation In AUTO mode the indicator on the front of the subwoofer will glow RED when the unit is in Standby and GREEN when operational If your subwoofer is disconnected from the mains or the Power switch is Off the indicator will be extinguished When the system is not in use for extended periods we suggest you switch off the subwoofer to protect it from switching noises caused by domestic appliances etc HOME THEATRE TOPICS As the ear is unable to detect the direction from which deep bass originates this allows freedom in positioning the subwoofer Varying the distance from the wall alters the amount of bass Some prefer to place the subwoofer against a room corner This arrangement gives more bass at the possible expense of clarity LOUDSPEAKER SIZES Many digital AV processors require you to specify the size of speakers in the various channels Thes

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