Wharfedale WH-S8, WH-S10 User Manual
WH-S8 & WH-S10
subwoofer
WH-S8
WH-S10
USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Unplu g t he app aratus dur ing lightn ing storms or wh en
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualied personnel. Servicing is required
when the a pparatu s has been damaged in any way, such
as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualied
service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not perform any ser vicing other than that contained in the
This symbol indicates that there are impor tant
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk o f electric shock is prese nt
within this unit.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELECTIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with 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 ampliers) that
produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding
plug. A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not t into you outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or p inched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
On ly us e at ta chme nt s/acc es sori es s pe ci fie d by the
manufacturer.
Use o nly w ith t he cart, stand, t ripod, brack et, or
table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injur y
from tip-over.
operating instructions unless you are qualied to do so.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall
not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.
WARNI NG: The mains plug /appli ance coupl er is used as
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the apparatus.
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 change any connections to the subwoofer or your
system without rst switching o the power.
DO NOT use your amplier or receiver at its maximum volume
settin g. This will produce high leve ls of distortion which
may damage your loudspeakers and subwoofer. Allow your
ampl ifier a little headroom so that it c an operate without
stress.
DO turn down the volume control on your amplier or receiver
before turning the equipment on or o. This will protect your
subw oofe r agains t switching ' thumps and o ther spurious
signals.
Correct disposal of this products. This marking
indicates tha t this product sho uld no t be
di sp os ed w ith o the r hou se hold w ast es
th roug hou t th e EU. To p reve nt pos sibl e
har m to the envir onm ent or human hea lth
from unco ntrolle d waste dispo sal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse
of material resources. To return your used device, please use
the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where
the product was purchased. They can take this product for
environmentally safe recycling.
This e quip ment is a Class II or double i nsul ated
electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a
way that it does not require a safety connection to
electrical earth.
USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER
INTRODUCTION
The WH-S8 & WH-S10 is the latest in a long line of distinguished Wharfedale active subwoofers. These technologically advanced
subwoofers will complement the nest electronics and decor.
Please read these instructions carefully before installing your subwoofers. A few minutes studying this manual will ensure superb
performance from your subwoofer for many years.
INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Carefully unpack each subwoofer.
Retain all the packing materials so that your subwoofer can be repacked and shipped without damage.
If you dispose of the packing, do so with regard to all recycling provisions in your area.
Power Connection
This subwoofer is set to operate for the mains voltage marked on the amplier panel. Before connecting check that this
voltage is correct for your mains supply.
• 230 volt products - 220 volts to 240 volts
• 115 volt products - 100 volts to 120 volts
If you move to an area with a dierent mains supply voltage, please consult your Wharfedale dealer to arrange the conversion of
this product.
Positioning the Subwoofer
Although the unit may be placed almost anywhere in the room, we recommend that it be placed in front of the listener and
as central to the listening position as possible. There should be a mains outlet within easy reach. The subwoofer should not be
operated within 450mm of a television set as the drive unit magnet may distort the picture. Remember that there should be a
line of sight between the listening position and the front of the subwoofer otherwise the handset remote functions will not be
operable.
We suggest you initially position the subwoofer about 20cm (8 inches) from the wall. Placing the unit close to the wall will
enhance the bass; placing it across the corner of the room will increase the bass further, possibly at the expense of clarity. Do not
place the subwoofer close to sur faces or objects that may rattle. The oor under the subwoofer should be sound with no loose
oorboards, etc. Experiment with locations and sources before making a nal decision.
Multi-Channel Room Placement
The diagram shows the Dolby Labs recommended positions
for multi-channel operation. For 5.1 channel operation use
the satellites in the front and surround positions with the
Subwoofer in the LFE position.
If you have a 7 .1 cha nne l process or/ampli fier you can
enhance the system further by buying one of the larger
loudspeakers from the Wharfedale range to use as front
chan ne l spe akers and use the satellite unit s as back
channels.
If you have any queries, your wharfedale dealer will be
pleased to advise you.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER
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Before Connecting the Subwoofer
• Level the subwoofer taking care to make sure it sits squarely on all its spikes.
• Switch o you amplier and all connected source units at the mains.
• Unplug the power cords to all system components if necessary.
• Make sure the subwoofer is disconnected from the mains and that the ON/OFF switch is OFF.
• Before re-connecting your system to the AC power supply, check that all the connections are properly made.
• Check that all speaker terminals are done up tightly.
• Ensure that there are no strands of wire shorting adjacent speaker terminals.
• Signal cables should be properly terminated and fully screened to minimise hum. If you connect your subwoofer via low
level signals inputs, the cable between your control unit or processor and the subwoofer could be quite long so screening is
particularly important. Consult your dealer if in doubt.
CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO THE SYSTEM
Control Panel of the WH-S8 Subwoofer
Power Indicator
①
Volume Control
②
Crossover Frequency Control
③
Phase Switch
④
Auto Power Switch
⑤
Line Level Inputs/ LFE Input
⑥
IEC Mains Input Socket
⑦
Mains Power Fuse
⑧
Mains Power Switch
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