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Wharfedale Pro EVO-50 User Manual

Wharfedale Pro EVO-50 User Manual

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Pacific Evo220066.qxd
18/10/2006
10:23
Page 1
Evolution²
USER MANUAL
Evo²–8
Evo²–10
Evo²–20
Evo²–30
Evo²–40
Evo²-50
Evo²–Centre
Evo²–DFS

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  • Page 1 Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 1 Evolution² USER MANUAL Evo²–8 Evo²–10 Evo²–20 Evo²–30 Evo²–40 Evo²-50 Evo²–Centre Evo²–DFS...
  • Page 2 Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 1 Evolution² CONTENTS User Warnings Quick Start Guide About Your Loudspeaker Specifications Quality Assurance WITHIN THIS PACK Accessories...
  • Page 3 Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 2 Evolution² USER WARNINGS Please read the following notes carefully. They will help you to install your loudspeakers correctly and safely. Switch off the amplifier and all sources before making connections to your sound system. When you switch on the system or change sources, set the volume control to minimum and turn up the level gradually.
  • Page 4 The carton top says, “Open other end”. So you, – Open the bottom – Remove polystyrene – Open bag containing speaker – Tape the carton flaps back – Turn over carton with loudspeaker still inside – Lift carton off, leaving loudspeaker standing on the floor.
  • Page 5 These should be left in place for standard single cable installations. The Evo²-DFS speaker uses a twin terminal panel. Connecting Loudspeaker Terminals Unscrew the terminal. Thread the bared end of each cable through the hole in the bottom of the terminal post.
  • Page 6 Note that the wiring link bars are removed. Important Note, please make sure that heavy multi-standard cables are well connected and clamped. Single loose strands arcing can cause a noise in the woofers like a faulty speaker. 1 1 0 0...
  • Page 7 Most of the dialogue comes from the centre loudspeaker. Speech should appear to originate from the actors mouths. Operating height is important. Ideally the front and centre channel speakers should be at the same height. For this reason the centre channel speaker is best operated above the television monitor.
  • Page 8 Centre D D elay: If the centre speaker is level with (or slightly behind) the front speakers, set the delay to zero. If the centre speaker is forward of the front speakers, increase the delay.
  • Page 9 Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 14 Evolution² Do not open the speakers; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Remove marks from the cabinet and polish it with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid getting any liquid behind the grille. 1 1 5 5 Evolution²...
  • Page 10 Careful attention to component design, operation, integration and acoustics. THE CABINET The enclosure of your speaker is finished to a high-quality furniture standard. Real wood veneers are selected and carefully pattern matched by hand. Over a period of several days a high quality hard lacquer finish is achieved. This involves the application of several coatings of lacquers, each being cut and pol- ished before the next coat is applied.
  • Page 11 Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 18 Evolution² THE DRIVE UNITS THE BASS DRIVERS The bass driver(s) incorporates a new design of cone utilising our own Kevlar bi-weave process. Kevlar has immense longitudinal strength and is used in many structures where high strength and light weight are key attributes. Kevlar can be found liberally used in Formula 1 racing cars, aeroplanes, boats, spacecraft, skis and even golf clubs.
  • Page 12 Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 20 Evolution² SPECIFICATIONS Evo²-8 Evo²-10 Transducer Complement 2 Way 2 Way Cone Bass driver 5” 125mm 6.5” 175mm Cone Bass/Mid Driver Soft Dome Tweeter 1” 25mm 1” 25mm Nominal impedance 6 Ohms 6 Ohms Impedance variation (Ohms) 4.0 - 17.0 4.0–16.0 Frequency response +/- 3dB...
  • Page 13 Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:24 Page 22 Evolution² BASS AND BASS/MIDRANGE DRIVE UNIT SPECIFICATIONS 17168 170mm (6.5”) Bass Frame material Aluminium Cone & dome material Woven Kevlar Surround s r b p Single roll Spiders Single Coil size & type 25mm Aluminium Winding spec 4 layer round cu x 11.5mm Magnet (D1 x D2 x H)
  • Page 14 Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:24 Page 24 Evolution² L=1.0mH/ R=3.9 L=0.85mH/ C=20uF/50V R=6.8 /15W L=6mH/ L=1.3mH/ C=35uF/50V C=4.7uF/250V R=15 /15W 17169 L=3.15mH/ 1.2 L=6mH/ 1.2 C=50uF/50V C=35uF/50V R=15 /15W 17169 17168 C=7uF/250V C=20uF/50V 13118 0367 C=4uF/250V C=22uF/50V 17167 0371 R=4.7 C=6.8uF/250V C=12uF/50V 0371 17168...
  • Page 15 Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:24 Page 26 Wharfedale International Ltd. IAG House, Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon. PE29 6XU. England. Tel : 0845 458 0011 / +44 (0) 1480 447700 Fax : +44 (0) 1480 431767 www.wharfedale.co.uk...