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User's Manual

Important Safety Information

Before installing this product read all these instructions!

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Read these instructions. Keep these instructions.

making

Before
Set the volume control at

DO

NOT use

Ensure

that

DO

NOT subject

Loudspeakers

DO

NOT place

Some manufacturers forbid the placing of objects on top of their
TV

set. Consult

DO

NOT connect

DO

NOT dismantle the loudspeaker. There are

Refer a

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been

exposed to rain or

Caution: Changes

symbol

indicates

accompanymg

any

connections, switch all the units in

minimum

your

amplifier

all

loudspeakers

your

loudspeakers

should

not

be

heavy

objects

your

TV

dealer

speaker

terminals to the mains supply.

servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

moisture

or

modifications

that

there are

this umt.

when

at

full volume.

in the system are correctly

to excessive cold, heat,

placed directly facing

on

top of loudspeakers.

if you are in any doubt.

, does

not

not

expressly

important

Heed

you switch

no

operate normally, or

approved

operating

all warnings. Follow all instructions.

your

system off

on

your

system

wired

.

humidity

other

hi-fi units,

user

serviceable parts inside it

by

Unpacking Your Loudspeaker

Diamond
We

Lift the
Unpack the accessories carefully.

If

Retain the packing for future safe transport of the product.

200

suggest that

loudspeaker

there is

any

loudspeakers

you

have
carefully

sign

of

damage

come in different

someone

to assist you.

out

of the packing.

or

if the contents are incomplete,

shapes

DO

and

sizes.

NOT try

If

you dispose of the packing, do so with respect to any recycling provisions in your area.

and

at

the mains.

or

change sources,

or

sun

or

share the

TV sets. Check

when

has

been

dropped

the

manufacturer

If

you

are

unpacking

and

lift the

report

this to

maintenance

light.

same

your

and

the

.

could void the user's

loudspeaker

your

instructions in the

and

shelf

or

TV

handbook

you will void the

apparatus

a floor stander, please

using the protective bag.

dealer as soon as possible.

turn

the level

cabinet.

before installing the

warranty

has

been

damaged

authority

literature

up

gradually.

by
in

to

operate

remember

speaker

doing

any

that

way, the

directly on

so.

apparatus

this device.

these units are

your

has

heavy

.

Attaching the Spikes to Floorstanding

Make

sure

you have
Place a soft cloth
Invert the

hr

T
Thread the spikes into the spike inserts. Tighten
Invert the loudspeaker.

loudspeaker

ead

a locknut onto each spike

plenty

of

unobstructed

on

the floor to protect the loudspeaker.

onto

the cloth.

and

Be

careful not to

working space.

loosely

damage

rub

it

up

them

the floor

Levelling the Loudspeakers

When

the speaker is upright:

all four spikes are in contact to the floor.
With the aid of a

Now

tighten each l

Screw in

rubber

spirit

ocknut

feet are

Spike Seats

A set of spike seats is

be

mounted

with

on

the

wide

the spiker seats in place.

You

will probably find that the

level

move

each spike in

securely against the collar in the plinth to secure the spike.

provided

provide

spikes

for use on

to

provided

and

the spike seats

and

out

until the

wood

or stone floors etc.

to protect sensitive floors from possible damage.The

should

Models-

the thread.

finger tight.

with

the spikes.

speaker

loudspeaker

be placed

REVA-3/REVA-4

will wobble

and

under

wit

h one spike

is level

should

be

attached in the

each spike as sh

and

sitting

loudspeaker

own

not

contacting the floor. Adjust this spike until

spuarely

. Level the

same

on all

fore spikes wit

manner

as the spikes.

should

loudspeakers

hout

Using

rocking.

the

Spike

Seat

Preparing the

REVA

Loudspeakers

Stands

The
shelves. The quality of

Centre

Each centre
be

and Brackets

bookshelf

Channel

channel

angled to

point

loudspeakers

loudspeaker

Loudspeakers

loudspeaker

directly

at

are

intended

is

the listening position. This will

primarily

stands

greatly influences

supplied

with

Cables and Connectors

Choosing Loudspeaker Cable

Specialist
Choose a cable

is polarised,

give careful
This is especially the case if you are bi-wiring
Cable

transmission. Allow

Preparing

Split the
bare

lengths

wire.

audio

cable

of

suitable

with

two

thought

to

loudspeaker

some

Loudspeaker

twin

cores to a

If

the

cable is

usually

offers better

diameter-

cores of different colours,

to the positioning of

pairs

slack in

should

your

performance

cable

your

speaker

Cable

depth

of

about

40mm.

stranded,

lightly twist to

that

loudspeakers.

your

be

the

cables so you can alter their position to

Carefully strip the

for

stand

two sets of

than

is too

thin

will limit the

or

often a raised rib

loudspeakers.

same

for left

gather

any loose strands.

mounting,

the

performance

mounting

be

found useful

general

or

and

insulation

though

they

can

be

mounted

of your

loudspeakers,

feet.

By

using

combination

when

the centre

purpose

'bell'

or

dynamics

coloured tracer in the case of twin cable. Before

right

of the

channels

from each

'zip' wire.

sound

in

order

best

advantage.

end,

leaving

speaker

and

to

equalise

on

please

do

of large

and

is positioned

may

impair

the signal

about

lOmm

wall

not

brackets

use

small feet the

under

the bass response.

of

or

even

flimsy products.

loudspeaker

the

TV

you

purchase

on

screen.

Audio

your cable,

sturdy

may

cable

Connecting

All

loudspeakers
Unscrew
When
As

advise you

the terminal.

connecting terminals make

an

alternative to

Screw Terminals

use

screw

terminals.

Insert

bare

wire

on

this issue.

the bare

end

sure

you

can use specialist

of the cable into

you

Crossover Networks

Bi-Wireable Networks

Most

speakers
binding
terminals. The
As

supplied,

metal straps. These

Why Bi-Wire?

Using
intermodulation
two

lengths

in

the

REV A series

posts. Please follow the

upper

terminals connect to the treble unit,

the

treble

terminal

should

be

separate

cables

for

effects

and

of

twin

core cable between the amplifier

use

drawing

pair

is connected to

left in place for

treble

and

improves

headroom

a special

carefully to see the correct orientation of the

bass

leave

standard

no

strands

spade

bi-wireable

the

installations.

units

in

and

clarity.

and

the

hole

in

the

base

of the terminal. Tighten securely.

of

bare

wire

that

can short across to adjacent terminals.

connectors. Your Wharfedale

crossover

the

lower

bass terminal

a

bi-wiring

To

each loudspeaker.

pair

bi-wire,

panel

with

to

the

bass

pair

via removable

configuration

you

will

dealer

four terminal

loudspeaker

unit.

reduces

need

to install

will

be

pleased

to

1

Positioning

the Front Loudspeakers

designed

are

thumb

and

models

may

angle

inward

is that the listener should be as for from the

are roughly at

units

range

wide

play a

A-3,REV A-4

REV

The

from the side walls, facing slightly inwards. The

700mm

a rigid shelf. The bass extension will

be placed

If

from the walls, the
A useful rule of

positioned so that the treble
configurations

on

the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase

to be floor standing.

improve

be increased

programmes

of

up

by

level to s seated listener. As personal taste plays a large role,

ear

before finalising the position of

We
and

A-1

REV

if the small speakers are

although

40%,

to

that

suggest

A-2 models

REV

may

but

may

this

loudspeakers

least 200mm

stand

indistinct.

width

at
or

of the

wall

the

If

optimum

they are positioned

be

should

operated

be

restrict the
as they are from each other. The speakers

closer to the rear wall.
and

boomy

speakers.

your

from the rear walls

mounted

loudspeakers

listening position.

experiment

though

may

they

are placed

ideally be

should

with different

and

away

Positioning

The centre channel

loudspeaker

the screen.

The
sound
slightly

A

wall

the

loudspeaker

levels.

front of the screen

in

stand

custom

mounted

Centre

be positioned centrally

should

be located

should

mount

you

If

is available for the

and

monitor

Loudspeaker

between

a stable flat surface to avoid

on
above the television,

unit

the

the top of the cabinet.

and

which

model

adjustable vertical tilt for optimal dispersion.

an

has

the loudspeakers, close to the television

move

allows the

loudspeaker

forward

it

any

movement

cabinet

the front grille sits

that

so

positioned

to be

and

high

at

under

mounted

a

above

or

below

2

Connecting the Front Loudspeakers

Standard Connection

Choose a
channel,
turns.

Connect
to
Connect
the
channel.

suitable

and

the red,

the

corresponding

the

terminals

length

prepare

positive(+)

black,

securely.

of

twin

core

speaker

the ends. Unscrew each

red,

negative

Repeat

terminal

positive

(-)

terminals

this

of

(+)

procedure

cable for

terminal

the Left

amplifier

similarly.

for

each

a few

loudspeaker

terminal.

Tighten

the

Right

RIGHT

SPEAKER

PLIFIER

l.SPKR

LEFT

SPEAKER

Bi-Wiring

Unscrew
straps.
loudspeakers
terminals securely.

each

Connect

terminal

as

Bi-Amping

By

connecting
dedicated
extended.

IF
speakers
your

you

dealer.

own

may

amplifier

two

be

a few

turns

and

remove

the

cables

between

indicated

each

loudspeaker

the

advantages

indentical

bi-amped. For further details please

stereo

above

the

and

drive

of

power

amplifier
re-tighten

unit

to

bi-wiring

amplifiers,

the

and

all

its

can

consult

metal

the
the

own

be

your

RIGHT

SPEAKER

BI-WIRED

CONNECTION

LEFT

SPEAKER

RIGHT

SPEAKER

LEFT

SPEAKER

3

Connecting Centre Loudspeaker

The

Centre

channel

speaker

may

be

connected

as

shown,

or

bi-wired.

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RIGHT

Setting Up a Home Theatre System

Placement

Front

and

Effects

be

angled

slightly

We

recommend

listening seat,
The

front faces of

Subwoofer:
distance

from

theatre

system

6.1

and

Dolby

Labs,

the

precise
capabilities of
instructions,

For

6.1

and

the

rear

wall.

Optimising
arrives

the

listening

systems

are

Dolby

Labs

Theater

Systems

Channels:
so

placing

consider

the

As

the

ear

the

wall alters

can

be

7.1

System

DTS

and

configuration

your

we

would

7.1

formats

the

time

seat

to

be

fully realised.

Recommended

they

car

the

stand

centre

and

is

unable

enhanced

THX

of

processor

make

the

listening

delay

coherently

The

front

loudspeakers

aimed

towards

rear

effects

speakers

mounting

the

surround

to

detect

bass.

Placing

by

using

the

Placement

offer

6.1

and

these

systems

and

you

should

some

observation.

seat

so

that

information

is

critical of

Placement

the listeners.

in a

loudspeakers.

loudspeakers

the

direction from

the

subwoofer

two

subwoofers.

7.1

format.

will

be

guided

should

not

from

the

for

Multichannel

are

placed

high

position,

If

the

should

Although

depend

by

be

too

close

all

speakers

benefits of

on

either

behind

centre

loudspeaker

also

be in line as far as possible.

which

deep

across a

corner

on

the

those

to

these

Home

Left Surround

RIGHT

side

the

bass originates, you

boosts

Left Front

LEFT

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•

FRONT

of

the

television screen, 2 to 3

listener's head.

is

very

high

the

bass

I

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SUB

WOOFER

If

the

or

have

but

may

low,

rear

or

angle

freedom

impair

Centre

metres

side

walls

it

towards

to

clarity.

LEFT

apart.

are
the

position

The

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LFE

The

speakers

a

long

way

listener's

the

unit. Varying

performance

II

22'

30'

Right Surround

90'.

110'

should

from

the

ear

level.

the

of a

home

Right Front

4

Left Back

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(Smgle Back

channel

150'

for 6.

135'

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Right Back

1)

Home Theatre Topic

Setting

Most digital
REVA-1 to
channels will

IF

YOU
For the REVA-1
For the
The REVA-2

If

you
channels will

Setting

Once
Adjust the level of each channel
On
adjust the subwoofer

Avoid setting too

!respond

Delay

Many

at

the

the distance from the listening position to each
Rear Delay:
to the rear

Centre Delay:

the front speakers, increase the delay.

Loudspeaker

A/V

Processors require

'small'.

ARE

USING

REVA-3,

may

are

not

now

Depending

most

likely be

A

and

REVA-2

and

REVA-4: Set these to 'large'. The subwoofer

be

set to either 'large' or small

using

a

receive all the system bass.

on

REVA-lloudspeakers,

SUBWOOFER

when

subwoofer

Loudspeaker

the

loudspeaker

some

programme

to large bass transients.You

settings have

material the

output

high

a level

in

level.

or

Settings

AV

processors feature delay settings. The

same

time as the front channels, even

If

the listening position is equidistant from the front

speakers

If

the centre

the

higher

the delay setting

speaker

Sizes

and

you

to specify the size of

the size

used as Front Speakers: Set these to 'small'. The

: Set the front

Levels

been

finalised,

turn

until all channels are

surround

you will

swamp

should

is level

with

Levels

speakers

and

capacity of

depending

speakers

put

channel

the

also set a sensible level going into the

purpose

when

the listening seat is in a non-ideal position.

speaker

used

(or slightly behind) the front speakers, set the delay to zero.

your

set

these to

on

personel preference

to 'large'. Set the subwoofer option

the

AV

amplifier into its

reproduced

may

seem lower

sound

with

of delay is to enable

in turn,

should

be.

in all channels.
subwoofer
'small'

then

bass. This can be tiring to listen to,

but

other

and

you

as well.

will

reproduce

at equal loudness.

than

the front. Do

surround

systems allow only a time delay setting.

rear speakers, a low delay setting

may

subwoofer

and

"test"

subwoofer

There

set

the REVA-2 to

only the

the

capacity of the subwoofer.

mode

(see instructions

not

readjust this level. You may, however,

from the

and

dialogue information to arrive at the listener's ears

On

are

will
LFE

on

some processors, this can

usually

'large'

or

'small'.

Always

'small'

or

'large'

.As the

now

receive all the system bass signals.

and

bass signals from the effects channels.

the processor to

and

may

AV

should

'Off'

or

'No'.

The front

supplied

limit the subwoofer's ability to

processor.

If

with

your

processor).

be

achieved

be set. The closer the listener is

the centre speaker is forward of

set the

Surround

need

to

by

setting

LFE

In the cinema the low frequency effects channel is

In domestic systems the

channel information

can overload domestic loudspeakers.

If

you

hear

popping

down

and

then

lower

until the

If

problem

you are unsure, consult

LFE

channel typically feeds

and

sent

to the front speakers.

or

thumping

the

disappears.Please read the relevant sections of

noises coming from the front

LFE

level. This

your

dealer for help.

should

Phase

A

home

theatre system

terminals
that the speakers are connected accordingly to the

do

not

should

correspond

have a precise front stage, a diffuse rear stage

with those on the amplifier, the

an

extra bass channel

into

the subwoofer.

When

you set the

loudspeakers

cure the problem.

sound

wiring

diagrams

with

its

own

Where

no

LFE

level

at

or subwoofer, immediately

If

it does not, lower the

your

A

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ampl

ifi

and

will

appear

poorly focussed

in this manual.

subwoofer

subwoofer is used, the

your

A V

er

manual

good localisation of dialogue.

and

not

a regular subwoofer channel.

LFE

processor,

volume

and

use

care as the powerful low frequencies

turn

level at the subwoofer (if you are

familiarise yourself with the various issues.

or

'Out

of phase'. For this reason it is essential

signal is combined

the AV

Processor's

If

the colours

on

with

front

volume

using

the

loudspeaker

level

one)

5

Troubleshooting

Before

If

your

investigating
system is

not

a

problem,

working

always

properly please work

switch

off

the

system

through

at

mains.

this checklist before returning the

unit

to

your

dealer.

Symptom

No Sound

Sound lacks bass content

Lack of bass reproduction

Excessive bass distortion

Excessive or distorted bass

Distorted

Popping or

Looking

I

rattling

thumping

After

Your

loudspeakers use special

dim the finish. Occasionally polish

If

you play the speakers

the house.
Occasionally, remove the
NEVER

use

a

NEVER stand objects on

Avoid getting any liquid
again.

DO

NOT

open

NEVER touch the drive units either with

at

low volumes

at

high

sound

at

high levels

from the subwoofer

Your Loudspeaker

with

loudspeaker

vacuum

cleaner to clean loudspeaker grilles.

your
behind

the speakers, there are no

Possible

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

Subwoofer

Subwoofer

Subwoofer set to high;

levels

hard

the grilles off exercise great care. NEVER operate speakers with the grilles off

loudspeakers. In particular

the grille.

System level set too high; Bass control set too high; Subwoofer too close to room corners

System level set too high;

System level set too high; Subwoofer level set too high;

wearing sealed finish. They

them

with a

grilles

If

you spill liquid

user

an

object or your

Cause

not

switched

phase

incorrect; Subwoofer crossover control too low

LFE

should

dry

or barely moist cloth to remove

and

brush

them gently

do

not

stand

on

your

serviceable

parts

hands.

inside.

on

level set too high; Subwoofer incorrectly wired

Objects

too close to subwoofer

LFE

level set too

not

be

waxed or treated

dust

with

a soft

brush

before replacing

flowers etc. on

loudspeakers, take them to

them-

with

and

finger marks, etc.

they are

your

spray polishes which will smear

them

not

jardinieres!

dealer for attention before using them

high

if

there are children or pets in

carefully.

and

Quality

Your

selected acoustic components, Wharfedale speakers are built to
good

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product

Assurance

loudspeakers have been constructed to the highest standards. From top

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Specifications

Model REVA-1
General description 2-way bookshelf speaker

Enclosure type bass reflex
Transducer complement 2-way
Bass driver
Midrange driver
Treble driver
AVshield
Sensitivity

Recommended amplifier
power

Peak SPL 95dB
Nominal impedance
Minimum impedance 4.
Frequency response (+/-3dB)
Bass extension (-6dB) 48Hz
Crossover frequency
Cabinet Volume
Dimensions (mm)
Height (on plinth)
Width
Depth (with terminals)
Carton size
Net weight
Gross weight 12.8kg
Standard accessories
Optional accessories

(2.83V@

1m) 84dB

(in litres) 6.4L

115mm Class fibre Cone 125mm Class fibre Cone

25mm Soft Dome
No

20-60W

an

Compatible

3n

52Hz-

20kHz

2kHz

317mm 357mm
172mm 204mm 226mm
(235+34)mm
490*350*430mm

I pes

5.6kg

I ctn

REVA-2
2-way bookshelf speaker

bass reflex bass reflex
2-way 2.5-way

25mm Soft Dome 25mm Soft Dome
No
86dB 88dB

20-BOW

96dB 100dB
an

Compatible

4.4n
48Hz-

20kHz
42Hz 37Hz
2kHz 450Hz
11

.2L

(275+34)mm (290+34)mm

I

?Omm

pes

I ctn

540*390* 4

7.8kg

17.5kg

REVA-3

2.5-way floorstanding speaker

125mm Class fibre Cone
115mm Class fibre Cone

No

25-120W

an

Compatible

3.

70

40Hz-

20kHz

& 2.6kHz

29L

(880+30)mm

1 020*41 0*355mm

18.8kg I pes
21

kg I ctn

spike

I spike seat

x2

7

Specifications

Model
General description

Enclosure type
Transducer complement

Bass driver

Midrange driver
Treble driver
AVshield
Sensitivity

ReeQmmended

(2.83V@

amplifier

power
Peak

SPL

..

Nominal impedance

Mit'l~lnum

Frequency

Bas$
Crossover

CabinetVolume !in

•

impedance

re~ponse

e~tension

(

-6dB)

frequency

litres)

Dimensions. (mm}

··

Height (on plinth)

Wi~th

:

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(With

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,._,

iermlnj:lls)

...

cartonsiZ&

.

~~t

·

'N~ig~t

G~oss

. standard

Optional

.

weight

accessories

·.

accessories

1m)

(+/-3dB)

REVA-4 REVA-C

3-way floorstanding
bass

reflex

speaker 2-way centre speaker

bass

reflex

3-way 2-way
150mm Glass

x2
115mm

fibre Cone 115mm Glass

Glass

fibre Cone

x2

fibre Cone

25mm Soft Dome 25mm Soft Dome
No

Yes

88dB 87dB

25-150W

102dB

80

Compatible

3.90
38Hz-

20kHz
35Hz
350Hz

&

2.6kHz

Mid internai13.9L
Bass

internal

31

(980+30)mm
258mm
(330+34)mm
1120*450*390mm
25kg

I

pes

27.5kg

I

ctn

spike

I

spike seat

.

3L

25-1

OOW

95dB
80

Compatible

4.

20

60Hz-

20kHz

55Hz

2.6kHz

12.8L

(174+15)mm

520mm
(260+34)mm
635*360*405mm

10.5kg

I

pes

12kg

I

ctn
rubber feet
centre base

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and

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as required.

Servicing

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shipping.

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unit develops a fault

guarantee

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may

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or

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accident, misuse,

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liable for any consequential damage, loss

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or

product

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and

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or

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and

information please contact either

or

your

in conjunction with this equipment.

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or

repair by unauthorised personnel.

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the office below.

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