Wharfedale opus User Manual

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Opus 1

Opus 2

Opus 3

Tri-centre

Tri-surround

USER MANUAL

User Warnings

Quick Start Guide

About Your Loudspeaker

Specifications

Quality Assurance

Certificate of Quality Assurance

Systems and Driver Unit Test Reports

4 x White Cotton Gloves

Accessories

CONTENTS

WITHIN THIS PACK

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Please read the following notes carefully. They will help you to install your loudspeakers correctly and safely.

Switch off the amplifier and all sources before making connections to your sound system. When you switch on

the system or change sources, set the volume control to minimum and turn up the level gradually.

The position of your Volume Control is NOT a reliable guide as to the maximum capabilities of your system.

Playing the system with extreme settings of volume and tone controls may damage the amplifier and loudspeakers.

Do not connect loudspeaker terminals to the mains supply.

Ensure that your loudspeakers are correctly wired and are in phase.

Do not subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold, heat or sunlight.

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. If you play them with the grilles removed be

careful to protect the drive units from children and pets.

Do not use makeshift stands. Always fit a manufacturer’ approved stand using the instructions and the

fixings provided. Your 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 your loudspeaker at least 0.5m away from TV sets and magnetic storage media.

USER WARNINGS

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QUICK SETUP GUIDE

(Opus Series)

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Setting Up the Opus Series

Safely unpacking

Check you have

Loudspeaker preparation

Positioning stereo Hi-fi speakers

Connecting stereo Hi-fi speakers

Positioning AV speakers

Connecting AV speakers

Setting up AV systems

Looking after your loudspeakers

Always take care when lifting heavy objects. Lift the speakers out by their sides.

SAFELY UNPACKING

If possible, keep the packaging in case you need to move or return your speakers.

Carefully remove each loudspeaker from its packing carton. Be especially careful when removing the polythene bag. The speakers come with the plinth complete and already fitted. The carton top says, “Open other end”. So you,

– Open the bottom – Remove polystyrene – Open bag containing speaker – Tape the carton flaps back – Turn over carton with loudspeaker still inside – Lift carton off, leaving loudspeaker standing on the floor – Be careful not to damage soft floor surfaces with spikes

Your Opus speakers are heavy. Take care when removing them from their packaging.

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CHECK YOU HAVE

Opus 1, 2, 3 Opus Tri-Centre Opus Tri-Surround

User Pack

User Pack User Pack

Accessories:

• 4 Gloves

• Long spike set (4)

• Soft floor spike seats

• Foam pad (4)

• Bi-wire Links (4)

Accessories:

• 2 Gloves

• Rubber Feet

• Bi-wire Links

Accessories:

• 2 Gloves

• Rubber Feet

LOUDSPEAKER PREPARATION

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OPUS 1, 2 & 3 SPIKES

Your floor standing Opus speakers are delivered with the plinth and spikes already fitted. Levelling/seating the speaker is best achieved by adjusting either of the rear spikes until the speaker is stable without rocking. Release the top knob, on the underside. Turn spike out and down to level. Re-lock top knob. For wood or soft floors 8 metal spike seats and self-adhesive pads are provided for use as required. A set of extra long spikes for deep carpets are provided and may be used as required.

WARNING: Opus speakers are heavy and the spikes can penetrate softer floors materials over extended periods.

CONNECTIONS AND TERMINALS

Choosing and Preparing Cables

Specialist audio cable usually offers better performance than general purpose ‘bell’ or ‘zip’ wire. Choose a cable of suitable diameter – cable that is too thin will limit the dynamics of the sound and may impair the bass response. Audio cable is polarised, with two cores of different colours, or often a raised rib of 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. If the cable is stranded, lightly twist to gather any loose strands.

Crossover Networks

OPUS front and centre loudspeakers use a specially designed bi-wireable crossover panel with six terminal binding posts. Please follow the drawing carefully to see the correct orientation of the loudspeaker terminals. The upper terminals connect to the treble unit, the middle pair to the mid-range and the lower pair to the bass units. As supplied, the treble terminal pair is connected to the mid-range pair and bass terminal pair via removable metal straps. These should be lef t in place for standard single cable installations. The OPUS surround uses a conventional twin terminal crossover panel.

Connecting Loudspeaker Terminals

Unscrew the terminal. Thread the bored 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. Retighten the terminal securely. NOTE: When connecting loudspeakers, the cables to left and right channels should be of equal length, regardless of the distance of the speakers from the amplifier. This applies to front and rear channels.

40mm

10mm

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POSITIONING FRONT SPEAKERS

Angle speakers inward by 5º to 30º for a clearer, more tuneful mid range.

If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase but may be boomy and indistinct. If the loudspeakers are placed further away from the walls, the inward angle may be increased by upto 40%, although this may restrict the width of the optimum listening position. As personal taste plays a large role, experiment with different configurations and play a wide range of programme before finalising the position of your speakers.

Positioning the speakers. Place the speakers so that you are the same distance from each. The distance between the speakers should be the same as between you and the speakers.

For best results the speakers should be at best 10 inches (20cm) in front of a wall and at least 30 inches (70cm) from any corner.

70cm

20cm

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