Wharfedale Titan 12 ACTIVE User Manual

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM

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Unpacking - Warnings and Safety

Introduction

Warranty

Feature Set

Description

Description (continued)
Optional Accessories
Enclosure Features

Front Panel Features

Rear Panel Layout

Rear Panel Features

Operating Instructions

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Connection diagram #1

Connection diagram #2

Block Diagram

Specifications

Specifications (continued)

Dimensions

UNPACKING

All Wharfedale Pro products are fully checked before leaving the factory. After
unpacking, inspect the contents for any physical damage. Retain the shipping carton
and internal packing material. Check as soon as possible that the unit is functioning
properly. In the event of any shipping damage, please contact your dealer and the
shipper immediately to make a claim.

WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS carefully before operating this product.

2. RETAIN these instructions for future reference.

3. COMPLY WITH WARNINGS – All warnings and instructions for this product

should be adhered to.

4. SETUP PROCEDURES – In order to avoi d speaker damage, it is advisable to
establish and follow a pattern for powering on and off any sound system. Make sure
that all input and output level controls are at their minimum settings on all components
of the system. With all system parts connected, power on source equipment (playback
units, instruments, mixers, signal processors, etc.), BEFORE powering on the active
speakers. Power on the active speakers LAST. Wait until all system components have
stabilized, then bring up volume controls to operating level. Similarly, when shutting a
system down, always turn down the active speaker input controls and then turn off the
active speakers BEFORE shutting down other system components.

5. CABLES – Be sure to use proper shielded signal cables for all line level and
microphone level connections to and from the active speakers.

6. RIGGING – SUSPENDING – MOUNTING The rigging, suspension or mounting
of this speaker system can expose members of the public to serious health risks and
even death. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG, SUSPEND OR
OTHERWISE MOUNT THIS SYSTEM UNLESS YOU ARE FULLY QUALIFIED AND
CERTIFIED TO DO SO BY RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL
AUTHORITIES. ALL RELEVANT SAFETY REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED. IF
YOU ARE NOT PROPERLY QUALIFIED OR DO NOT KNOW OF PERTINENT
REGULATIONS, CONSULT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR ADVICE AND
ASSISTANCE.

7. CAUTION – These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of
generating very high sound pressure levels. Use care with placem ent and operation to
avoid exposure to excessive sound levels that could cause permanent hearing
damage.

8. SERVICING – The user should not attempt to service this product. Please
contact your local Wharfedale Pro Service Center.

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INTRODUCTION:

TITAN™ 12 ACTIVE 2-WAY POWERED LOUDSPEAKER

Congratulations! You’ve made the smart move of choosing the new Wharfedale Pro
Titan™ 12 ACTIVE, a lightweight and powerful active two-way loudspeaker designed
to produce high quality audio in any performance application.

A preeminent force in audio, with a long and distinguished history of innovation,
Wharfedale Loudspeakers was founded in 1932 by Gilbert Briggs, who built h is first
loudspeakers in a small village in the county of Yorkshire, England. Thi s quiet market
town was located in the valley of the river “Wharfe” – an area known to this day as
“Wharfedale”.

A visionary in the field of loudspeaker technology, Briggs developed the first two-way
loudspeaker – essentially the prototype of the modern loudspeaker. Today, as part of
International Audio Group, Wharfedale continu es to grow as an international standard
for professional loudspeakers.

In keeping with Gilbert Brigg’s original vision, all of our transducer components are
engineered, tooled, and manufactured in our 1,5 00,000 square foot facility. In fact
Wharfedale is one of only a handful of manufacturers who still build all of their own
transducers.

All of which helps to explain how the new Titan™ 12 ACTIVE combines the newest
technologies, materials and design topology to ensure absolute accuracy, high output
and the smooth, wide dispersion of the critical mid and high frequency ranges.

Because of its functional cabinet design, the Titan™ 12 ACTIVE is versatile and easily
mounted in a variety of configurations. At home indoors or outdoors, on stage, in
studios, in clubs, at rehearsals, in theaters and houses of worship, the Titan™ 12
ACTIVE will provide the high standards of audio reproduction that you require.

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WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY

Wharfedale Pro Titan™ 12 ACTIVE loudspeakers systems are warranted to be clear
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 Pro dealer
or distributor for information.

*Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealer or distributor for
information. These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.

Wharfedale Pro website: www.wharfedalepro.com

Wharfedale Pro is a member of the International Audio Group (IAG)

IAG reserves the right to alter or improve specifications without notice.

All rights reserved ©2007

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Titan™ 12 Active Feature Set

-2-way, active bi-amplified speaker system

-State-of-the-art, high efficiency switch mode power supply with a class D low
frequency power amplifier and a class A/B high frequency amplifier

-Low frequency power (Class D) 250W RMS, 500W PEAK

-High frequency power (Class A/B) 50W RMS, 100W PEAK

-Active signal limiting system with LED indicator on rear panel

-Power ‘ON’ LED indicators inside of the high frequency horn throat and on the
back panel

-Built in 2 channel mixer with microphone and line level inputs

-Balanced XLR line output for for connections to subwoofers or daisy-chaining
units together

-Switchable Bass Response Optimizer (BRO™) circuit

-Lightweight enclosure with rubberized transport handles for easy portability

-High density mineral loaded injection moulded polypropylene enclosure

-Ten M8 threaded insert rigging points

-Low distortion, high power handling, water resistant 12 inch woofer

-Professional high frequency compression driver with 2" titanium diaphragm

-Standard 35mm integral speaker stand socket and bottom mounted bracket
inserts

-XLR and TRS line inputs via convenient ‘combo’ jacks

-Two band master EQ controls

-Full Protection system: DC, overload, short circuit, thermal, On / Off mute and
LF / HF Limiters

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