Wharfedale Pro KH 800, KH 1000, KH 1200, KH 210, KH 2210 User Instruction Manual

Warranty

Your KH Series loudspeakers are typically warranted for 12 months from date
of purchase, though the warranty period and conditions are subject to regional
variations and local terms of sale. During this period faulty equipment will be
repaired or replaced free of charge to the original purchaser. This warranty
excludes carriage charges to the dealer or service centre. Items returned for
service which are not faulty or are damaged by misuse or neglect are not
covered by the warranty and are chargeable.

International Service Centres

A list of International Distributors and Service Centres is available from
Wharfedale UK, or via the Wharfedale website, www.wharfedale.co.uk.

BRITAIN'S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS

USA

IAG America, Inc.
15 Walpole Park South
Walpole
MA 02081
Tel: [phone]

CANADA

Korbon Trading Ltd
6800 Kitimat Road
Units 19-20
Mississauga
Ontario
Tel: [phone]

UK

Wharfedale International Ltd.
IAG House, Sovereign Court,
Ermine Business Park,
Huntingdon, Cambs PE29 6XU,
England.
Tel:[phone]
Fax: [phone]

Specifications, Warranty and Service

KH 800 KH 1000 KH 1200 KH 210

KH 2210

1932

In 1932, when Gilbert Briggs founded the Wharfedale Wireless Works, his
company was at the leading edge of an exciting new technology which was
dedicated to bringing the pleasure of music and entertainment to a wide
range of people. As the technology advanced Wharfedale gave many
music lovers their first taste of High Fidelity, mounting a series of live sound
demonstrations which excited the audio world and heralded the era of the
modern hi-fi loudspeaker.

Today Wharfedale still takes the same uncompromising approach to the
design and manufacture of every loudspeaker system, using high quality
components and state-of-the-art testing to ensure consistently high
performance. And that means that you can continue to count on the quality
of all Wharfedale products.

Loudspeaker Manufacturers since 1932

The name ‘WHARFEDALE' is a registered trademark of Wharfedale International
Limited.

Wharfedale has a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right
to change specification without notice.

USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KARAOKE AND HOME CINEMAKARAOKE AND HOME CINEMA
LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMLOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

Wharfedale KH speakers are compatible with 4-16 Ohm amplifiers

Dimensions Overall

H x W x D mm
H x W x D inches

Type

Recommended Amplifier Power

Sensitivity (1W@1m)

Frequency Response

Bass Unit

Midrange Unit

Treble Unit

280 x 469 x 248

11 x 18.5 x 9.8

2 Way

25-125 Watts

88 dB

50Hz - 20kHz

200 mm

2 x 25mm

Textile Dome

PTC Protected

306 x 504 x 263
12 x 19.8 x 10.4

2 Way

25 -125 Watts

90 dB

45Hz - 20kHz

200 mm

2 x 25mm

Textile Dome

PTC Protected

356 x 554 x 288
14 x 21.8 x 11.3

3 Way

25 -150 Watts

90 dB

45Hz - 20kHz

300 mm

2 x 100 mm

2 x 25mm

Textile Dome

PTC Protected

900 x 304 x 308

135.4 x 12 x 12.1

3 Way

30 -250 Watts

90 dB

40Hz - 20kHz

250 mm
170 mm

25mm

Textile Dome

PTC Protected

1100 x 304 x 308

43.3 x12 x 12.1

3 Way

25 -150 Watts

90 dB

38Hz - 20kHz

2 x 250 mm

170 mm

25mm

Textile Dome

PTC Protected

Nominal Impedance

8 Ohms

8 Ohms 4 Ohms

4 Ohms 4 Ohms

Power Handling

Continuous
Programme

50 Watts

100 Watts

70 Watts

140 Watts

100 Watts
200 Watts

100 Watts
200 Watts

150 Watts
300 Watts

Specifications

1. READ these instructions.

2. KEEP these instructions.
The KH 2110 and 2210 are large and heavy. If you cannot manoeuvre these units

3. HEED all warnings.
by yourself, get someone to help you.

4. FOLLOW all instructions.

5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.

6. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

7. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. PROTECT loudspeaker connecting cords from being walked on or pinched,

particularly at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

9. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by

the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

11. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The KH 2110 and 2210

12. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

13. WARNING: The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing

and no object

The KH 800, KH1000 and KH1200

16. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

General advice when using loudspeakers

DO NOT make or change any connections to your any part of your system
unless the entire system is switched off at the mains.

DO NOT use your amplifier at its maximum volume setting. The resulting high
levels of distortion may damage your loudspeakers.

DO turn down the volume control on your amplifier or receiver before turning the
equipment on or off, or when changing sound sources.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.

AVOID trailing cables across open floors where they can be a source of danger.
SITE these speakers at least 500mm from TV screens and other magnetically

sensitive apparatus.
FOR safety, you should operate these loudspeakers with the grilles attached.

INTRODUCTION

The Wharfedale KH Series is a range of robust, efficient loudspeakers ideal for
Home Theatre, Home Karaoke and Stereo applications.

The KH 800, KH1000 and KH1200 are intended for wall mounting, though they
can be stand or shelf mounted. These models feature the ‘Baker Effect’. By
mounting the high frequency drive units in a calculated relationship, and carefully
contouring the crossover networks, these loudspeakers can reproduce dramatic
stereo in almost any listening position. They may be used as main or rear effects
speakers and are ideal in karaoke applications.

The KH 2110 and 2210 are powerful floor standing models ideal for large rooms.
The tweeters on all models feature auto-resetting protection devices in case of

accidental overload, especially when used in Karaoke applications.

Carefully remove each loudspeaker from its packing.
Be especially careful not to damage the cabinet when
removing the polythene bag. DO NOT attempt to lift
the loudspeaker by the polythene bag.

If any items are damaged or missing please report this immediately to your
Wharfedale supplier.

Retain the packing for future use. If you decide to dispose of the packing, please
do so safely. Please retain your purchase receipt for future reference.

CONNECTIONS AND TERMINALS

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 ot coloured tracer in the case
of twin cable.

Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm. Caefully 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

loudspeakers use a

bi-wireable crossover panel with four
terminal posts. This is shown in the lower

drawing. The upper pair of terminals

connect to the treble unit, the lower pair to

filled with liquids such as a vase of flowers should be placed on

the bass unit. As supplied, the treble

the product.

terminal pair is connected to the bass

14. DO NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeakers

terminal pair via removable metal straps.
These should be left in place for standard

15. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as candles must be placed on
installations.

the product.

use a

conventional twin terminal crossover panel.

This is shown in the lower drawing.

Connecting Terminals

Unscrew the terminal. Thread the bared end
of each cable through the hole in the bottom
of the terminal. Ensure there are no loose
strands of wire which may touch adjacent
terminals. Retighten the terminal securely.
The drawing on the right illustrates the
method.

POSITIONING THE LOUDSPEAKERS

Before connecting your speakers, you should determine their position.

This symbol indicates that
dangerous voltage constituting a
risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there
are important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS

40mm

10mm

Bass

Treble

If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase but may

Standard Connections:

be boomy. If the loudspeakers are placed further away from the walls, the inward
angle may be increased by up to 40%, although this may restrict the width of the
optimum listening position. The speakers should ideally be positioned so that the
treble units are at ear level to a seated listener. A useful rule of thumb is that the
listener should be as far from the loudspeakers as they are from each other. As
personal taste plays a large role, experiment with different configurations and play
a wide range of programmes before finalising the position of your speakers.

Refer to the diagram on the previous page for guidance on positioning Floor and
Stand mounted loudspeakers

are designed to be floor standing. We suggest that they
are positioned at least 200 mm from the rear walls and 700 mm from the side
walls, facing slightly inwards.

Mounting the

should ideally be wall mounted though they
may be placed on stands or a rigid shelf. The bass extension will improve if these
speakers are operated closer to the rear walls.

Important Note: are supplied in mirror pairs.
Each loudspeaker is labelled L or R indicating that it is to be used as the Left or
Right speaker. This positioning must be followed or poor performance will result.

Using separate cables for treble and bass units in a Bi-Wiring configuration
reduces intermodulation effects and improves headroom and clarity. To bi-wire,
you will need to install two lengths of twin core cable between the amplifier and
each loudspeaker.

Unscrew each terminal a few turns and remove the metal straps. Connect the
cables between the amplifier and the loudspeakers as indicated above and re­tighten all the terminals securely.

Note: Some amplifiers have two pairs of output terminals to facilitate bi-wiring but
this is not essential. The advantages of bi-wiring are fully retained if your amplifier
has only one pair of output terminals per channel (as in the illustration below).

PHASE

When you are sure that all connections are correct you may switch on the system.
It is essential that all loudspeakers are connected properly (in phase); with the
Positive (+) terminals of all the speakers connecting to the Positive (+) terminals of
the appropriate loudspeaker terminals on the amplifier, and the Negative (+)
terminals similarly connected. If the loudspeakers sound bass light with a poorly
focussed image the speakers may be out of phase. In the case of the

Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel.Prepare the

remember to position the L and R speakers correctly.

ends as described above. Connect the red, positive (+) terminal of the Left
loudspeaker to the corresponding red, positive (+) amplifier terminal. Connect the

INSTABILITY AND ‘HOWL ROUND’

black, negative (-) terminal of this speaker to the corresponding black, negative (-

If you point a microphone towards a loudspeaker, or operate a vinyl turntable very

)amplifier terminal. Repeat for the Right Channel. Tighten all terminals securely.

close to a speaker at high volume levels, you may produce a burst of instability

Do not leave loose strands of wire which may short out adjacent terminals.

(positive feedback) which will cause the system to oscillate or ‘howl’. In extreme

You may connect these using either the upper or the lower

cases this will switch the tweeter protection on and the tweeters will cut out.

pair of terminals.

Should this happen, turn the system volume control to ‘OFF’ immediately.
Removing the cause of the feedback will restore normal operation.

Refer to the drawings for guidance.

KH 800, KH1000 and KH1200

The KH 2110 and 2210

Standard Connections: KH2110 and KH 2210

KH 800, KH1000 and KH1200

The KH 800, KH1000 and KH1200

The KH 800, KH1000 and KH1200

The drawing below gives a general guide to positioning the speakers. Before you
attempt wall or ceiling mounting, ensure the surface is stable and strong enough
to support the weight of the speaker and mounting hardware.

Bi-Wiring Connections: KH2110 and KH 2210

The speaker may be attached using a proprietary bracket or a pair of wall mounts
screwed securely to the speaker and the wall as shown in Figure A.

Alternatively the speaker may be’ flown’ using standard ceiling mount hardware.
Two M8 bolts are embedded in the top panel at an interval of 100 mm to serve as
flying points and the ceiling hardware should match this interval. See Figure B.

CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS

Standard Connections

KH 800,

KH1000 and KH1200,

KH 2110 and 2210 :

For standard connections leave the connecting straps in place.

2 - 4 metres

º

0

4

-

5

1

>0.7metre

KH2110/KH2200

>200 mm

KH800/KH1000/KH1200

>50 mm

Min. 45cm

18”

.4 c

Min 5 m

81 ”

100mm

A

B

LEFT

RIGHT

RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER

AMPLIFIER

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

LEFT

RIGHT

R

L

RIGHT SPEAKER

LEFT SPEAKER

AMPLIFIER

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

LEFT

RIGHT

RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER

AMPLIFIER

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

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