PMC wafer-iw User Manual
In-wall
loudspeaker
User-Guide
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Product Support
For product support, accessories or servicing advice, please contact a
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Guarantee Certificate
Please take a few moments to complete the warranty card at the back of this booklet
or register at www.pmcloudspeaker.com/guarantee. It records the purchase and
provides you, the customer, an opportunity to make suggestions and provide feedback
directly to PMC.
Company Details
PMC LIMITED
43-45 CRAWLEY GREEN ROAD LUTON LU2 0AA UK
T +44 00 (0)870 4441044 F +44 00 (0)870 4441045
email sales@promonitor.co.uk web www.pmc-speakers.com
PMC USA LLC
17932 SKY PARK CIRCLE DR., SUITE A IRVINE, CA 92614
T 949-861-3350 F 949-861-3352
email sales@pmc-speakers.us web www.pmc-speakers.com
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This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of PMC.
The information it contains is subject to change without notice. PMC assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.
CE Conformity PMC passive loudspeakers conform to CE Directive LVD 73/23/EEC and EMC 89/336/EEC
Contents
Introduction
The ATLTMApproach
Our Attention to Detail
General Guidelines
Unpacking
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installation examples
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UsingTT T echnology
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StealthBaffle
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Wall/Ceiling installation of the wafer-iw
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in-ceiling Installation (cont.)
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in-ceiling Installation examples
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in-ceiling Installation examples (cont.)
Connections
Service
Specification Table
Specification diagrams
Suggested Associate Loudspeakers
Inspection Certificate
GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE - Part 1
GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE - Part 2
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Introduction
The wafer™series of in & on-wall loudspeakers are a true breakthrough and encompass
PMC s award-winning professional monitoring heritage in a slim and elegant design,
ideally suited to match modern d cor and lifestyles.
PMC products are to be found in every demanding environment, from broadcast and
major film scoring to CD and DVD mastering. No other manufacturer can rival the
accumulated technical knowledge and high level of engineering excellence PMC has
developed over many years at the peak of professional monitoring. This expertise has
been encapsulated in the development and production of the PMC consumer range.
The wafer
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series is ideal for stereo or all channels of a surround system. The wafer™has
been engineered with an identical tonal balance and similar dispersion characteristics
to all PMC models, thereby any combination will afford seamless integration and a
perfect audio picture. The professionally proven TLE1 active subwoofer can also
partner any of the range to provide the ultimate in low frequency power and
musicality.
See page 22 of this user guide & www.pmc-speakers.com
Closing the loop between the studio and the home
The DB1+ ATL
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The ATL
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Approach
PMC ATL“(Advanced Transmission Line) enclosures have taken loudspeaker design to
the highest level. A PMC transmission line design utilises sophisticated cabinet
construction, proprietary drive units and patented absorption materials and
techniques. The benefits are enormous compared to the relatively simple sealed and
ported models currently available elsewhere.
The main driver is placed at one end of a long tunnel (the transmission line), which is
heavily damped with absorbent acoustic material. This material is specified to absorb
the upper bass and higher frequencies that radiate from the rear of the main driver.
The lowest frequencies, which remain in phase, then emerge from the large vent at
the end of the line, which essentially acts as a second driver. One advantage to this
approach is that the air pressure loading the main driver is maintained, thus controlling
the driver over a wide frequency range, which in turn significantly reduces distortion.
A spin-off from the lack of distortion is that the upper bass and midrange is not masked
by harmonic distortion residing in the very low frequencies. The result is PMC’s
characteristic transparent midrange and fast, attacking bass notes, all with
outstanding clarity. A further advantage of the transmission line approach is a cabinet
that produces a higher SPL and lower bass extension than a ported or sealed design of
a similar size, even if identical drivers were used. Moreover, as the loading on the main
driver is maintained at all volumes, the frequency response also remains consistent
regardless of listening level. Neither casual late night listening nor prolonged monitoring
sessions have to be conducted at high volumes to achieve maximum bass response,
a characteristic that is especially suited for both the home user and recording
professional alike.
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Our Attention to Detail
All PMC loudspeakers are hand-built in the U.K. using individual components that are
matched to our reference model; this includes the structural integrity of every cabinet
and the testing and recording of each component. This guarantees it will be within our
strict tolerances and ensures your purchase sounds identical to the original design.
Each completed loudspeaker then undergoes a set of objective and subjective
measurements - frequency response sweeps ensure that the design meets our
exacting performance criteria, and then listening tests are conducted against the
reference model using a wide variety of material, from a benchmark BBC speech test
to classical music, pop and rock.
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General Usage Guidelines
Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for further reference.
Heed all electrical safety warnings, including any on the loudspeakers
themselves.
Do not use the loudspeakers near water.
Clean only with a dry, lint-free, cloth.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, ovens or other
equipment that produce excessive heat.
High volume audio signals, however short their duration, have the potential to
cause hearing damage. Use care when setting the system volume level to
ensure playback sound pressure levels remain within comfortable limits.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way or exhibits a distinct or sudden
change of operation or performance.
The wafer
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series is not magnetically shielded, please ensure that they are
positioned at least 1 metre/3 feet away from items that could be damaged by
stray magnetic fields. Conventional glass tube (CRT) televisions and computer
monitors together with media such as floppy discs, cassettes and videotapes
are particularly susceptible.
PMC has made efforts to provide accurate installation information and good
quality fixings, PMC Ltd / PMC USA LLC cannot be held responsible or liable for
injuries or property damage - direct, indirect or consequential - arising out of
use or inability to use this product safely and properly.
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Unpacking
Please retain your packaging for future use as all PMC cartons are durable,
reusable and can be employed to safely transport your loudspeakers should
they be relocated.
Much of the packing is constructed from recyclable materials, so if you are to
dispose of it please do so in an environmentally friendly manner.
Check list
1 x Printed card positioning template.
1 x Perforated grille. (paintable)
1 x Grille removing hook
1 x Paint/dust mask (Within the grille - remove before operation)
1 x Cabinet including 8 concealed spring lugs and integrated
paintable bezel/frame
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wafer
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series installation examples
Mixing and matching any of
the wafer
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series and PMC s
consumer range creates a
supreme and unbeatable
surround system.
See page 22
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stereo
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stereo with 42" plasma
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Left, Centre, Right
with 42" plasma
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series installation examples
Optional TLE1 sub
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stereo wafer2
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stereo with 42" plasma wafer2
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Left, Right, wafer1
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Centre,
with 42" plasma
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Left, Centre, Right,
with 42" plasma
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Optional TLE1 sub
Side view showing waferTMbehind screen
Installation example with
non-perforated projection screen
Installation example with perforated
projection screen
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Optional TLE1 sub
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