Wharfedale Pro Crystal Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting
If your system appears not to be working as well as you expect, the following notes may be Please read this manual together with all the manuals concerning the rest of your system.
of some help.
If, having attempted to resolve the problem, the trouble still persists, consult your dealer for
Before investigating the cause of a problem, always switch off the system at the mains. assistance.
Please bear in mind that Home Theatre systems can be quite complex and there is often a Do NOT try to remove any covers on the product or attempt to dismantle it in any way. There
variety of factors involved. are no user serviceable parts inside and you will invalidate any warranty.
Symptom Possible Cause
No Sound System not switched on
Wrong source selected
Sound lacks bass content Loudspeakers wired incorrectly
Bass reproduction muddy or indistinct Front speakers set to 'Small' with no subwoofer connected
Excessive bass distortion at low volume levels Bass level set too high
LFE level set too high
Excessive or distorted bass at high volume levels System level set too high
Front loudspeakers or subwoofer too close to room corners
Distorted or rattling sounds at high volume levels System level set too high
Objects placed on Front loudspeakers or subwoofer
Popping sounds or thumps from Front speakers or subwoofer System level set too high
LFE level set too high: Subwoofer level set too high
Indistinct sound One or more loudspeakers is out of phase
Poor localisation of effects (See the relevant pages of this manual for the correct connection procedure)
Television picture is distorted or there is colour distortion Front loudspeakers or subwoofer too close to the TV. (Switch off the system and TV. Move loudspeaker
away. Leave 15 mins. Switch on again)
Further help and advice
A wide range of AV and audio topics can be found at the Wharfedale web site.
www.wharfedale.co.uk
Home Theatre is discussed in depth at the Dolby Laboratories web site.
www.dolby.com
The Digital Theater Systems web site is also full of interest and worth a visit.
www.dtsonline.com
Specifications and Service
Crystal Crystal Crystal Crystal
CR 8 CR 10 CR 20 CR 30
Nominal Impedance 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power 25-60 Watts 25 -100 Watts 25 -100 Watts 25 -100 Watts
Sensitivity (1W@1m)
84 dB 86 dB 86 dB 87 dB
Frequency Response 75 - 20 kHz 55 - 20 kHz 45 - 20 kHz 40 - 20 kHz
Bass Unit 101 mm 170 mm 170 mm 170 mm
Midrange Unit
Treble Unit
25mm Textile 25mm Textile 25mm Textile 25mm Textile
Dimensions Overall
H x W x D mm
220 x 180 x 155 295 x 210 x 225 330 x 235 x 225 850 x 235 x 225
H x W x D inches 8.7 x 7.1 x 6.1 11.6 x 8.3 x 8.9 13.0 x 9.3 x 8.9 33.5 x 9.3 x 8.9
Wharfedale Crystal speakers are compatible with most currently available audio amplifiers
Authorised Wharfedale Service Centres
UK
Wharfedale International Ltd.
IAG House, Sovereign Court, 1932
Ermine Business Park,
Huntingdon,
Cambs PE29 6XU,
England.
Loudspeaker Manufacturers since 1932
Tel:+44 (0)1480 447700
Fax: +44 (0)1480 43176
In 1932, when Gilbert Briggs founded the Wharfedale Wireless Works, his company was at the
USA CANADA leading edge of an exciting new technology which was dedicated to bringing the pleasure of
IAG America, Inc. Korbon Trading Ltd music and entertainment to a wide range of people. As the technology advanced Wharfedale
15 Walpole Park South 6800 Kitimat Road gave many music lovers their first taste of High Fidelity, mounting a series of live sound
Walpole Units 19-20 demonstrations which excited the audio world and heralded the era of the modern hi-fi
loudspeaker.
MA 02081 Mississauga
Tel: +1 508 850 3950 Ontario
Today Wharfedale still takes the same uncompromising approach to the design and manufacture
Tel: +1 905 567 1920
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
For information on other authorised service centres worldwide contact
quality of all Wharfedale products.
Wharfedale International in the U.K.
A worldwide distributor list is available on the Wharfedale website:
www.wharfedale.co.uk
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.
Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group.
Crystal
Series
Crystal Crystal
CR 40 CR CEN
4 Ohms 4 Ohms
30 -150 Watts 25 - 100 Watts
Instruction Manual
88 dB 86 dB
30 - 20 kHz 60 - 20 kHz
170 mm 2 x 101 mm
170 mm Bass-Mid
25mm Textile 25mm Textile
1000 x 235 x 225 167 x 380 x 155
39.4 x 9.3 x 8.9 6.6 x 15.0 x 6.1
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