Wharfedale Pro CR-30.1, CR-30.2, CR-30.3, CR-30.4, CR-30.5 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

After taking out the top packing piece, lift the loudspeaker/s from the carton. Do NOT lift a loudspeaker out using the
protectivebag.Afterunpackingremovealltheprotectivebagsfromtheloudspeakersandstoreordisposeofthemsafely.

The CR-30.4 andCR-30.5areheavy. Ifyouareunsureofyour abilitytounpackandmanoeuvrethem safely, getsomeoneto
helpyou.

Check allitemsafter unpacking. Ifanyitem ismissingor damaged, immediatelycontactyour Wharfedaledealer. Retain
thepackaging.Ifyoudisposeofthepacking, followall recyclingregulationsin yourarea.

UNPACKING

Readthese instructions.Keepthese instructions.Heedall warnings.Follow allinstructions.
Beforemaking anyconnections, switchall theunits inyoursystem offat themains.

Setthe volumecontrol atminimum whenyou switchonyour systemor changesources, andturn thelevelup gradually.
DO NOT use your amplifier at full volume.
Ensurethat allloudspeakersin thesystem arecorrectly wired.
DONOT subjectyourloudspeakers toexcessivecold, heat,humidity orsunlight.
Loudspeakersshould notbeplaced directlyfacing otherhi-fi units,or sharethesame shelfor cabinet.
DONOT placeheavyobjects ontop ofloudspeakers.
Some manufacturersforbid the placing ofobjects on top oftheir TV sets.Check your TV handbookbefore installing the speaker

directlyon yourTV set.Consult yourTV dealerifyou arein anydoubt.
DONOT connectspeakerterminals tothemains supply.
DONOT dismantletheloudspeaker.There areno userserviceable partsinsideit andyou will voidthe warranty.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, the

apparatushas beenexposed torain ormoisture, doesnotoperate normally, orhas beendropped.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this

device.

Thissymbol indicatesthat thereareimportant operatingand maintenance
instructionsin theliterature accompanyingthis unit.

Before installing this product read all these instructions!

PREPARING THE CR-30.4 & CR-30.5 LOUDSPEAKERS

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POSITIONING STEREO LOUDSPEAKERS

The CR-30.4 and 30.5 are floor standing. We suggest they are
positionedat least200 mmfrom therear wallsand 700mm from
the side walls, facing slightly inwards. The CR-30.1, 30.2 and

30.3may bestand orwall mountedor placedon arigid shelf.
The bass extension will improve if smaller speakers are

operated closerto the rearwalls. Ifthe loudspeakers areplaced
too close to the walls the bass will increase but may be boomy
and indistinct. If the loudspeakers are placed away from the

walls, theinward anglemay beincreased byup to40%, butthis
mayrestrict thewidth ofthe optimumlistening position.

A rule of thumb is that the listener should be as far from the
loudspeakers as theyare from each other. The speakers should
ideally be positioned sothat the treble units are roughlyat ear
level to a seated listener. As personal taste plays a large role,
experiment withdifferent configurationsand play awide range
ofprogrammes beforefinalising theposition ofyour speakers.

ATTACHING THE PLINTH ANDSPIKES

LEVELLING THE LOUDSPEAKER

Place a soft cloth on the floor to protect the speaker. Invert the
loudspeakerand placeiton thecloth.

Attach the plinth firmly to the loudspeaker using the four
suppliedscrews.

Thread a locking nut two-thirds of the way up the spike.Thread
each spikeassembly into a spike mount..Tighten finger tight so
thatthe spikeis securebutnot lockedin place.

Invert the loudspeaker and place it carefully on the floor. If the
floor is not perfectly level you will find that one spike is off the
ground. Startingwith thisspike, unscrew itso thatit touches the
floor. Move the other spikes in and out so until the speaker is
level front andback and sideways. Now tightenthe nuts to lock
thespikes firmlyinposition

Aset ofspike seatsis provided forsensitive floors.

Placea seatunder eachspikebefore youlevel the speakers.

Make sure that there are no wires or hidden obstacles that
could be damaged by the spikes in the immediate
operational areaof thespeakers.NEVER drag aloudspeaker
on itsspikes. Alwayslift it.If theitem isheavy getassistance.

SPIKE SEATS:

CAUTION:SPIKES ARESHARP.

SCREW

SPIKE

PLINTH

2 - 4 metres

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4

0

º

>0.7metre

CR-30.4, 30.5

>200 mm

CR-30.1, 30.2, 30.3

>50 mm

SUB

POSITIONING HOME CINEMA LOUDSPEAKERS

2-4 metres

>150 mm

>200 mm

2-4 metres

>150 mm

>200 mm

400 mm

1m

5.1 POSITIONING

7.1 POSITIONING

WALL MOUNTING POSITIONS

Place the front speakers as shown. Front
loudspeakers should be placed away from
walls for best results. Angling the speakers
inward slightly will improve stereo images but
tooextreme anangle willimpair moviesound.

All the speakers with the exception of the CR­30C mustbe placedat least450mm from aCRT
TV. Flatpanels are unaffected.

TheCR-30C centrespeakercan beplacedabove
orbelow theTV screen.

Subwoofer room positioning is not critical but
we recommend that it is placed in front of the
listening seat. Never operate the subwoofer
within450mm of aconventional TVscreen.

The surroundspeakers shouldbe placedabove
and behind the listening seat. They may be
mounted on the side walls or on the rearwalls
but always behind thelistener. Do not operate
themwithin 450mmof aconventional CRTTV.

If the distance between the side walls is too
great, you could use a second pair of stand
mounted or floorstanding loudspeakers as the
surround loudspeakers, placedas shown inthe
drawingopposite.

If you are using a 7.1 system, the back
loudspeakers must be at least 1 metre behind
thelistening seat.

If you are wall mounting the centre and effects
loudspeakers we recommend that they be
mountedas shown.

TheCR30.1 hasintegral speakermounts.
To wall mount the CR30C we recommend that

you consult your dealer to advise you on a
suitablewall bracket.

Wall mounting the centre loudspeaker below
the screen is not recommended unless the
screen ismounted significantly aboveeye level.
Consult your TV user guide for preferred
placementoptions.

CENTRE

CENTRE

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5.1 SYSTEM

7.1 SYSTEM

SUB

WALL MOUNTING POSITIONS

DOLBY LABS RECOMMENDED 7.1 PLACEMENT

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The crossover terminal panel of the CR-30.1 loudspeaker is
providedwith anintegral keyhole slotfor wallmounting.

Wall mountingshould be carried out by

Before you attempt wall orceiling mounting, ensure the surface is
stable andstrong enough tosupport the weight of the speakerand
mountinghardware.

Drill one6mm hole inthe wall ata suitable heightoff the floor. Fix
a suitable No 8 round head screw firmly into each hole using
appropriate wall plugs. Leave a stub of 7mm protruding from the
wall. Align the keyhole slot in the crossover panel over the screw
headand carefullylower theunit ontothe screw.

Remove the loudspeakers fromthe wall readyfor connection.After
connectionthey canbe re-installedonthe wall.

licensed sound contractors
or technicians with appropriate qualifications and experience. All
installation andwiring shouldcomply with the standards laid down
bythe competentauthority inthe countryand placeofinstallation.

You will need 1No.8 screw and matching wall plug to attach each
loudspeakerto thewall. Theseare theresponsibility ofthe installer
whoshould supplysuitable fixingsfor thispurpose.

CR-30.1 (Detail)

6.0mm

b

c

No 8 x 40mm

7mm

e

d

WALL MOUNTING THE CR-30.1 LOUDSPEAKERS

Left Surround

Left Back

90º

110º

135º

150º

22º

30º

LFE

Centre

Right Back

Right Front

Left Front

Right Surround

(Single back channel

for 6.1sound)

CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS - 1

TERMINAL PANELS

All the loudspeakers connect to the amplifier via a twin
terminal connecting panel. The CR30.1 has a keyhole
mountintegratedinto thecrossover panel.

Thepositive(+) terminalis locatedat theright ofthe panel
andiscoded Red.The Negative(–) terminaliscodedBlack.

CABLE PREPARATION

CONNECTING A SPEAKER TERMINAL

Prepare a length of loudspeaker cable for each speaker.
Splitthecores toa depthof about40mm.Carefullystripthe
insulation from each end,leaving about8mm ofbare wire.
If the cable is stranded, lightly twist to gather any loose
strands.

Audio cable is polarised, with two coresof different colours,
or often a colouredtracer or identificationrib. We suggest
that you connect the coloured/striped wire to the RED,
Positive terminals of your amplifier. This will ensure that
all the loudspeakers are connected the correct way round
andavoid set-upproblems.

Unscrew a terminal. Thread the bared end of each cable
through the hole inthe bottomof theterminal post.Ensure
that there are no loose strands which may touch adjacent
terminals.Retighten theterminal securely.

40mm

8mm

c

b

CR-30.1

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CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS - 2

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Ifyou arewall mountingspeakers:
1:Runthe cablefrom theamplifierto thespeaker.

2:Connect thecable tothe loudspeaker.
3:Hang theloudspeakeron thewall.
4:Connect theloudspeakercable totheamplifier.

FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT

STEREO CONNECTIONS

STEREO AMPLIFIER

ROOM PLACEMENT

R

L

Connecteach loudspeakerto thecorrect channelofyour amplifier orprocessor taking careto connectthe Red,Positive(+) terminalof
the speaker to the Red, Positive (+) terminal of the speaker output terminalof the amplifier,and similarly with the Black,Negative
(–)terminal.

5.1 CHANNEL CONNECTIONS

CENTRE

L

L

R

C

R

RIGHT

LEFT

SURROUND LEFT

SURROUND RIGHT

ROOM PLACEMENT

To Subwoofer

The Wharfedale range features several subwoofers to complement your Crystal loudspeakers. Your Wharfedale dealer will be
pleased to advise you on a suitable choice.

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R

C

SL SR

R

L

SETTING UP A STEREO SYSTEM

TROUBLESHOOTING Before investigating a problem, switch off the system at the mains.

Excessive bass distortion at low volumes

Subwoofer level set too high; LFE level set too high; Subwoofer incorrectly wired

Excessive or distorted bass at high levels

System level set too high; Bass control set too high;

Indistinct sound; Poor localisation of
effects. Poor localisation of dialogue

One or more loudspeakers is out of phase. Check all system connections and rectify.
(Read the manual for correct connection procedure)

Distortion / rattling at high levels

System level too high; Objects too close or on top of speakers/subwoofer.

Sound lacks bass content
Bass reproduction indistinct

Front loudspeakers out of phase. Check all system connections and rectify.
Subwoofer not switched on; Subwoofer phase incorrect; Subwoofer crossover control too low

No Sound

System not switched on; Speaker cables shorting terminals out; Wrong source selected

Symptom Possible Cause

SETTING UP AN AV SYSTEM

Most digital AV processorsrequire you to specify thesize ofspeakers inall operationalchannels. Theseare usually‘Large’
or ‘Small’.Set allthe bookshelf speakers to“Small“. This will directall the bass in the system to the subwoofer for clean,
deep and louder bass. The floorstanding loudspeakers should be set to “Large“. It is normal for centre and effects
speakersto beset to“Small“. Setthe‘Subwoofer’ optionon theprocessor to“on”.If thereis nosubwoofer inthe system set
allthe speakersto “Large”andset thesubwoofer to“Off”

When the loudspeaker settings are finalised, put theAV amplifier into its “Test” mode (see your processor instructions),
Adjustthe levelsuntil allchannels areequallyloud.

Ensurethat thelistening seatis centraltothe loudspeakers.

Adjust the speakers for the optimum performance.You will find that afew

degreesmore orless “toein”can affectthe sounddramatically.

Play some musicwith which youare familiar.

The sound should be well balanced with a firm bass. If the sound lacks definition or the bass is indistinct, the speakers
couldbe incorrectlywired (outof phase).In thiscase checkthe wiringtothe loudspeakers.

Please read the relevant sections of your AV amplifier manual and familiarise yourself with the various
issues.If youare unsure,consultyourdealer forhelp.

IF YOURLOUDSPEAKERS ARENOT WORKING SATISFACTORILY, PLEASE WORK THROUGHTHE TABLE BELOWBEFORE
CONTACTINGYOUR DEALERFORASSISTANCE.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

GUARANTEE & SERVICE

UK

If you play the speakers with the grillesoff exercise great
care.NEVER touch drive unitswhichare easilydamaged.

The loudspeaker cabinets can be cleaned with a damp
cloth or with a spray furniture polish and a soft cloth.
Apply thespray sparingly to the cloth and thenpolish the
cabinet.Never applyspray directlyto thecabinet.

In the unlikely event that your unit develops a fault you
should return it to your Wharfedale dealer using the
originalpacking toensure safeshipping.

The terms of your guarantee may vary in different
countriesbut inall casesthe guaranteeexcludes:

All damage caused through accident, misuse, wear and
tear, neglect, incorrect installation, adjustment or repair
by unauthorised personnel. Liability for damage or loss
occurringin transitto orfrom thepurchaser.

Wharfedale will not be liable for any consequential
damage,lossorinjury,arising from or in conjunction with
thisequipment.

www.wharfedale.co.uk

For information on other authorised service centres worldwide
contactWharfedale Internationalin theU.K.

A worldwide distributor list is available on the Wharfedale
website:

Wharfedale has a policy of continuous product development
andreserves theright tochange specificationwithout notice.

The name ‘WHARFEDALE' is a registered trademark of
Wharfedale International Ltd. Wharfedale is a member of the
International Audio Group

AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRES

ASIA

IAG Sales and Service Centre, Jiuwei Village,
Xixiang Town, Shenzhen, China 518102

International Audio Group, Unit 4, St Margaret’s Way,
StukeleyMeadows IndustrialEstate Huntingdon, Cambs,
PE296EB
Tel:[phone] Fax: [phone]

Tel: [phone]Fax:[phone]

FURTHER INFORMATION

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Format
Bass Unit
Bass/Midrange unit
Tweeter
Rec. Amplifier Power
Nominal Impedance
A/V shielding
Sensitivity (1W @ 1M)
Freq. Response (-6dB)
Size (H x W x D) mm
Height on Plinth mm

SPECIFICATIONS

Format

Tweeter
Rec. Amplifier Power
Nominal Impedance
A/V shielding
Sensitivity (1W @ 1M)
Freq. Response (-6dB)
Size (H x W x D)

Bass/Midrange unit

mm

Centre

2x130mm

25mm

25-125W

6Ohms

Yes

86dB

70Hz-24kHz

172x415x172

Bookshelf/Wall

25mm

25-100W

6Ohms

No

85dB

75Hz-24kHz

220x141x147

Bookshelf/Stand
170mm

25mm

25-125W

6Ohms

No

86dB

60Hz-24kHz

300x180x212

Bookshelf/Stand

170mm

25mm

25-150W

6Ohms

No

88dB

50Hz-24kHz

350x205x240

FloorStanding

170mm

25mm

25-150W

6Ohms

No

87dB

45Hz-24kHz

830x205x240

FloorStanding

170mm

25mm

25-200W

6Ohms

No

88dB

40Hz-24kHz

970x205x240

100mm

868 1008

170mm

170mm(Rad)

Front Speakers

CR-30.1 CR-30.2 CR-30.3 CR-30.4 CR-30.5

CR-30C

Effects Speakers

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