Wharfedale PANTONE 539, PANTONE 877 User Manual

PANTONE 539

PANTONE 877PANTONE 877

COVER

User Warnings

Quick Start Guide

About Your Loudspeaker

Servicing Your Loudspeaker

Quality Assurance

Certificate of Quality Assurance

Systems and Driver Unit Test Reports

Wharfedale History Book

Gilbert Briggs Loudspeaker Book

Single Wiring Links, 2 Ty pes

4 x White Cotton Gloves

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

(Airedale Heritage)

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Setting Up the Airedale Heritage

Safely unpacking

Check you have

Positioning the speakers

Connection options

Looking after your loudspeaker

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Always take care when lifting heavyobjects.

Lift the speakers out by their sides.

SAFELY UNPACKING

If possible, keep the packaging in case you

need to move your speakers.

Lay the contents on a smooth surface to

avoid accidental damage before installation.

Your Airedale Heritage speakers are heavy. Take

care when removing them from their packaging.

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CHECK YOU HAVE

2 Speakers

User pack

Accessories

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POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS

Angle speakers inward by 5º to 10º for a

clearer, more tuneful mid range.

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 4 – 12 inches (10 – 30cm) in front of

a wall and at least 18 inches (45cm)

from any corner.

5º to 10º

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CONNECTION OPTIONS

Single wired - a single cable from one amplifier

drives each speaker. Note: These speakers are

supplied in single wire configuration

Bi- wired - a single amplifier, with separate

wires to drive the bass/ mid unit and the

treble unit.

Bi- amplified - two amplifiers. One drives

the bass/ mid unit. The other drives the

treble unit.

Important Note, please make sure that heavy multi-standard cables

are well connected and clamped. Single loose strands arcing can

cause noise in the 15” woofer like a faulty speaker.

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