OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS – carefully and become familiar with the features and functions of these products before operating them. 2. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS – for future reference. 3. COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS – All warnings and instructions for this product should be adhered to. 4. USE WITH AMPLIFIERS – In order to avoid damage to drivers and other equipment, it is advisable to establish and follow a routine for powering up and powering down a sound system. With all system components connected, turn on source equipment (mixers, signal processors, record and playback units, etc.) BEFORE powering up amplifiers. Transient voltages from powering up source equipment can damage speakers if amplifiers are already turned on.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE INTRODUCTION Wharfedale Pro Delta Series loudspeakers are the result of many years of experience in the use, design and manufacture of professional loudspeaker products. We take great pride in engineering and building every Wharfedale Pro loudspeaker and would like to thank you for entrusting us with your sound. The new Delta Series Series builds on the solid reputation of its predecessors the LX and DLX Series, both huge successes on a global scale. The Delta Series has been designed to deliver excellent performance, build quality and reliability in a format that is suitable for both fixed installations and touring applications.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE INSTALLATION • Before attempting to install a Delta Series loudspeaker system please refer to the important warnings and safety instructions. Only qualified personnel should install a loudspeaker system. Improper installation of a loudspeaker system can cause serious harm and even death if correct procedure is not followed. Anyone attempting installation assumes all liability arising from such use. • Bi-amp switching - ensure that the internal passive network selector is in the correct position. When using an external active network select the bi-amp setting. Failiure to do his can result in damage to the drivers of your Delta Series...
Delta Series DELTA 12/12M/15/15M/215 BI-AMP WIRING SPEAKON CONNECTOR FROM LF AMPLIFIER FROM HF AMPLIFIER INPUT Delat User Manual.indd 2010-12-13 9:15:17...
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE DELTA 12/12M/15/15M/215 FULLRANGE WIRING SWITCH IN UP POSITION PASIVE MODE Delat User Manual.indd 2010-12-13 9:15:17...
Delta Series DELTA 15B/18B FULLRANGE WIRING SPEAKON CONNECTOR Serial Number: FROM LF AMPLIFIER BI-AMP FULL RANGE LF 1+,1- LF 1+,1- INPUT INPUT MID/HI IN UNUSED 2+,2- 2+,2- MID/HI OUT HPF OUT 1+,1- 1+,1- OUTPUT OUTPUT UNUSED UNUSED TO FULL RANGE SPEAKER 2+,2- 2+,2- MID/HI...
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE DELTA 15B/18B BI-AMP WIRING SPEAKON CONNECTOR Serial Number: FROM LF AMPLIFIER FROM HF AMPLIFIER BI-AMP FULL RANGE LF 1+,1- LF 1+,1- INPUT INPUT MID/HI IN UNUSED 2+,2- 2+,2- MID/HI OUT HPF OUT 1+,1- 1+,1- OUTPUT OUTPUT UNUSED UNUSED...
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE RIGGING/SUSPENDING Using Shoulder Eyebolts Always apply the load to the bolt along the plane of the eye. For long term installation use a thread-locking compound. Do not attempt to bend or otherwise deform any rigging hardware. Please refer to the important safety warnings before you consider suspending any loudspeakers. Each primary load bearing suspension point shall be rated for the total load. (A minimum 5:1 Design Factor or Local Standard should be observed, whichever is greater) Secondary Suspension Point Forged shoulder eyebolt...
241.49 DELTA-12 282.59 FRONT VIEW 373.00 390.00 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW 296.00 47.0 47.0 180.02 BOTTOM VIEW DELTA-12 DELTA-15 334.63 TOP VIEW 446.00 REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW 352.00 BOTTOM VIEW DELTA-15 Delat User Manual.indd 2010-12-13 9:15:27...
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Delta Series DELTA-12M TOP VIEW 449.77 390.00 449.77 102.85 FRONT VIEW 102.85 BOTTOM VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW BOTTOM VIEW DELTA-12M DELTA-15M 493.00 493.00 TOP VIEW 446.00 BOTTOM VIEW FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW DELTA-15M Delat User Manual.indd 2010-12-13 9:15:28...
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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE DELTA-215 299.61 488.00 TOP VIEW 488.00 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW BOTTOM VIEW DELTA-125 DELTA-15B 471.00 TOP VIEW 600.00 471.00 471.00 LEFT VIEW FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW REAR VIEW 471.00 BOTTOM VIEW DELTA-15B Delat User Manual.indd 2010-12-13 9:15:29...
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Delta Series DELTA-18B 539.00 TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW DELTA-18B DELTA-218B REAR VIEW TOP VIEW 650.0 1041.0 650.0 SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW BOTTOM VIEW DELTA-218B Delat User Manual.indd 2010-12-13 9:15:30...
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS Model DELTA-12 DELTA-15 DELTA-215 General Parameters System Type 2-Way 2-Way Quasi 3-Way Frequency Response +/- 3dB 60-20KHz 50-20KHz 45-20KHz Power Handling Continuous 400W 500W 1000W Programme 800W 1000W 2000W Peak 1600W 2000W 4000W Nominal Impedance Ohms 8Ω...
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Delta Series Model DELTA-15M DELTA-12M General Parameters System Type 2-Way 2-Way Frequency Response +/- 3dB 55-20KHz 60-20KHz Power Handling Continuous 500W 400W Programme 1000W 800W Peak 2000W 1600W Nominal Impedance Ohms 8Ω 8Ω Sensitivity dB SPL (1W @ 1M) 98dB 97dB Max SPL (Calculated) dB SPL @ Peak Rated Power...
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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Model DELTA-15B DELTA-18B DELTA-218B General Parameters System Type Subwoofer Subwoofer Dual Chamber Subwoofer Frequency Response (Bi-Amp) +/- 3dB 42-2KHz 38-1.5KHz 30-1.5KHz Frequency Response (Passive) +/- 3dB 42-150Hz 38-150Hz Power Handling Continuous 700W 800W Parallel:1600W Discrete: 800W 1600W Programme 1400W 1600W 3200W...
Delta Series WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY Wharfedale Pro products are warranted of manufacturing or material defects for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact your authorized Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information. *Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealers or distributor for information. These terms do not infringe your statutory rights. Delat User Manual.indd 2010-12-13 9:15:31...