Wharfedale Pro PROGRAMME 50 Series User Manual

P R O G R A M M E
WHARFEDALE SYSTEMS DIVISION
W A R N I N G & S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS carefully before operating this product.
2. RETAIN these instructions.
3. COMPLY WITH WARNINGS - All warnings and instructions for
this product should be adhered to.
4. USE WITH AMPLIFIERS - In order to avoid damage, it is
advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off
any sound system. With all system parts connected, turn on
source equipment, tape decks, instruments, mixers, signal
processors etc., BEFORE turning on your power amplifier. Many
products output turn on and turn off transients that can damage
speakers. By turning on your power amplifier LAST and making
sure the amplifier's input controls are at minimum any transients
"upstream" of the amplifier are not amplified and passed to the
speaker. Wait until all system parts have stabilised, then bring up
amplifier controls to operating level. This should take no more
than a few seconds. Similarly when shutting systems down,
always turn down amplifier input controls and then turn off your
amplifier BEFORE shutting down other components. Professional
amplifiers often feature delayed turn on/off circuits to perform
these functions for you automatically.
Wharfedale Pro Programme 50, 50T, 52, 52T, 60 AND 60T Series of Professional Sound Reinforcement Loudspeakers
Proprietary designed, high efficiency, high power
Wharfedale Professional drive units
Sophisticated crossover design enables smooth
power and frequency response control through
crossover region.
Trapezoidal micro array design
Integral High Frequency Driver Overload protection
"PRO-TECH"™
Protective grille
Barrier strip input connector for ease of installation
Unpacking
All Wharfedale Pro products are fully
checked before leaving the factory. After
unpacking please inspect cabinets for any
physical damage. Please retain the shipping
carton if possible and internal packing material in case the unit needs
to be returned. Please check as soon as possible the unit is
functioning. In the event of any damage please contact your dealer
immediately so that a written claim for damages can be made.
Operating/Use
1. The Programme 60 Series accept cables with Speakon™ and bare
wire and feature two Speakon™ type connectors and a barrier strip
situated at the rear of each cabinet. These are connected in parallel.
All other models have a barrier strip situated at the rear of each
cabinet. Take care to avoid adding too many 50, 52 & 60 speaker
systems in series (this does not apply to 50T & 60T). Each series
connected speaker increases the load on the amplifier and can add
up to a total load that may exceed the amplifier's capabilities, leading
to possible damage. Two 8 Ω loudspeakers in series make a 4Ω total
load. Four 8Ω series connected loudspeakers make a total load of
2Ω, which is too low for many amplifiers.
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PROGRAMME SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS
USER MANUAL
PROGRAMME 50, 50T,52, 52T, 60 AND 60T
5. CABLES - Never use shielded or microphone cable for any
speaker connection as this will not be heavy enough to handle the
amplifier load and could cause damage to the complete system.
6.
The rigging, suspension or mounting of this speaker system can
expose members of the public to serious health risks and even
death. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG,
SUSPEND OR OTHERWISE MOUNT THIS SYSTEM UNLESS
YOU ARE FULLY QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TO DO SO BY
RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES.
ALL RELEVANT SAFETY REGULATIONS MUST BE
FOLLOWED. IF YOU ARE NOT PROPERLY QUALIFIED OR DO
NOT KNOW OF PERTINENT REGULATIONS, CONSULT
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE.
7.
capable of generating very high sound pressure levels. Use care
with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive
levels that can cause permanent hearing damage.
8. SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service this
product except that mentioned in this manual.
Music/voice tone control switch to adapt to different
acoustics, voice or music styles (52/52T &60/
60T only)
Bracket and built in rigging points
Strong construction of acoustically inert, high
density MDF
High power output, low distortion sound quality
Available in painted black and white finish
(finish can be painted to match surroundings)
Wharfedale Pro Limited Warranty*
In the event of malfunction, contact your authorised Wharfedale
Professional dealer or distributor for information.
*Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealer or
distributor for information. These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.
2. Attach the speaker cable securely to your Programme Series unit
and power amplifier (the amplifier should be off, power down
mode). Where possible use Speakon™ connectors as they are
professional high current connections specifically designed for this
application. Try to use the correct type of speaker cable according to
the handling ability of your Programme Series Cabinet. Use 2 core
equal stranded insulated cable for speaker runs. It is always
advisable to use heavier conductor cables on longer runs.
3. If using Speakon™, insert the speakon and rotate 1/8 of a turn until
locked in. If using the barrier strip ensure the correct phase
connection and secure with a Pozi-drive™/flat head screw driver.
4. Power up amplifier with levels on zero. Confirm units are operating.
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RIGGING • SUSPENDING • MOUNTING
CAUTION: These professional loudspeaker systems are
S E R I E S