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WILSON AUDIO WATCH Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 WA T C H C o n t r o l l e r O w n e r s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 W A T C H C ’ o n T r o l l e r W n e r A n u A l W i l s o n A u d i o i s a r e g i s t e r e d t r a d e m a r k o f W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s , I n c . ®...
  • Page 3 Ventilation – Allow adequate space for ventilation around the unit. Cleaning - Unplug the WATCH Controller from the power source before cleaning and use the cloth provided by Wilson Audio. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Power Sources - This WATCH Controller should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
  • Page 4 W A T C H C ’ o n T r o l l e r W n e r A n u A l • WARNING: This apparatus must be connected to the AC MAINS with a 3-prong or ear th grounded plug. •...
  • Page 5 A b l e o f o n T e n T s C o n t e n t s 1 – i � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9 e c t i o n n i t i a l e t u p...
  • Page 6 W A T C H C ’ o n T r o l l e r W n e r A n u A l 5 – W � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4 3 e c t i o n a r r a n t y n F o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 7 A b l e o f o n T e n T s W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 8 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 9 S e c t i o n 1 – I n i t i a l S e t u p...
  • Page 10 W A T C H C ’ o n T r o l l e r W n e r A n u A l W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 11 “Min” position during the connecting process. Locate the “Input” sec- tion of the WATCH Controller on the rear of the unit (See Figure 1). The Processor In- put of the WATCH Controller is designated for use with the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) outputs of a surround processor.
  • Page 12 Wilson Audio has engineered very flexible high and low pass crossover filters for the WATCH Controller. Wilson has paid particular attention to the sound quality of the High Pass filter section. Setup and configuration of these filters is discussed in Section 2 entitled “Setup and Final Tuning.”...
  • Page 13 Make sure the WATCH Controller power is off during the connecting process. Lo- cate the input section of the WATCH Controller on the rear of the unit (See Figure 1). The WATCH Controller inputs are configured for both balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) cables.
  • Page 14 On the WATCH Controller front panel, locate the switch labeled “BAL,” and “SIN- GLE.” Select “BAL” for use with balanced cables or “SINGLE” for use with single-ended cables.
  • Page 15 Line Level inputs of the WATCH Controller. Connect the preamplifier output, left and right, to the Line Level input of the WATCH Controller (See Figure 1). Use the XLR inputs for balanced cables or the RCA inputs for single–ended cables.
  • Page 16 6 decibels per octave or 12 decibels per octave. The po- sition of this switch will be set in its final position in the final tuning stages of the WATCH Controller. For now, set the switch 5 - h igure ilter utput to the 6 dB per octave position.
  • Page 17 1 – i e C T i o n n i T i A l e T u p W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 18 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 19 S e c t i o n 2 – S e t u p a n d F i n a l T u n i n g...
  • Page 20 W A T C H C ’ o n T r o l l e r W n e r A n u A l W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 21 Wilson Audio Specialist install and perform the final adjustment and setup of your WATCH Controller. Wilson dealers are trained in the art of WATCH Controller setup. If you choose to do the installation yourself, here are some guidelines to assist you.
  • Page 22 Section 2.1 - Notes From David A. Wilson on the Test CD Wilson Audio has provided a test CD to aid you in the setup of your WATCH Con- troller. The following comments and recommendations refer most precisely to the use of the WATCH Controller in conjunction with a subwoofer in a two-channel music sys- tem.
  • Page 23 To prevent equipment damage and facilitate move- ment, keep the subwoofer out of the listening area during the two-channel setup phase. The WATCH Controller CD contains a variety of test tones to aid you with the setup of your Controller.
  • Page 24 W A T C H C ’ o n T r o l l e r W n e r A n u A l tional locations could include: two meters on either side of the primary listening position; halfway between the listening position and the back wall.
  • Page 25 B. Ears and meters are not directly interchangeable. They neither sample nor pro- cess the sound in a completely analogous manner. 4. If you choose to use the high pass section of the WATCH Controller to roll off bass to your main speakers, you can use your measured data to select a low pass (LP) frequency.
  • Page 26 12. The output level control should be in the “Min” position. 13. Turn on the program source components and pre-amplification. 14. After two minutes of stabi- lization time, turn on your WATCH Controller. 15. After two additional min- utes of stabilization time, turn on your L & R channel power amplifiers.
  • Page 27 Phase “semifinalists.” Listen for cleaner LF attack and greater weight to select your “winner.” Note the winning setting. 22. Use two tracks, 29 and 32, to establish the WATCH Controller’s upper fre- quency limit with the LP frequency control setting. What you are looking...
  • Page 28 The EQ circuitry in the WATCH Controller operates only in the Low Pass (LP) func- tion; i.e., it only EQ’s the WATCH Controller. Therefore, it will have no direct effect on the L & R (or other channel) loudspeakers.
  • Page 29 2 – f e C T i o n i n A l e T u p A n d u n i n g These anomalies would show up in the measurements that you have taken above. 26. Set the EQ level control at its “12:00” position, indicating zero gain. 27.

  • Page 30: Section 2.2 - Break-In Period

    All audio equipment will sound its best after the components have been broken-in for some period of use. While it should sound quite good out of the box, the WATCH Controller will sound its best after approximately fifty hours of playtime.
  • Page 31 S e c t i o n 3 – T w e l v e - v o l t T r i g g e r s...
  • Page 32 W A T C H C ’ o n T r o l l e r W n e r A n u A l W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 33 WATCH Controller within home theaters and complex audio systems. The twelve-volt triggers are connected via standard DC ports located adjacent to the audio inputs on the rear of the WATCH Controller. The following features can be switched between two states: On/Off (Stand By); Line/Processor; High Pass Filter In/ Out;...
  • Page 34 Several Audio/Video controllers feature twelve- volt relay triggers, the status of which are associated with selected modes. These can be used in conjunction with the WATCH Controller relay switches to configure your crossover ideally for those corresponding modes. Similarly, control systems such as Crestron, AMX, and others have the option for interfacing with controllable devices via twelve-volt relay triggers.
  • Page 35 3 – A W A T T / p e C T i o n s s e M b l i n g o u r u p p y s Twelve-volt Trigger Switch Table Feature Zero Volts Twelve Volts On/Off (Stand By) Stand By Mode Line/Processor Input...
  • Page 36 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 37 S e c t i o n 4 – S y s t e m S p e c i f i c a t i o n s...
  • Page 38 W A T C H C ’ o n T r o l l e r W n e r A n u A l W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 39: Controller Specifications

    4 – s e C T i o n y s T e M p e C i f i C A T i o n s Controller Specifications Input Impedance: 56k ohms single-ended, 4k ohms bal. Inputs: Balanced and single-ended, Processor Outputs: High-pass, balanced and single-ended, 2 stereo Low-pass, balanced and single-ended, 2 mono...

  • Page 40: Controller Dimensions

    W A T C H C ’ o n T r o l l e r W n e r A n u A l Controller Dimensions igure W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 41 4 – s e C T i o n y s T e M p e C i f i C A T i o n s W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 42 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 43 S e c t i o n 5 – Wa r r a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 44 W A T C H C ’ o n T r o l l e r W n e r A n u A l W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 45: Section 5.0 - Warranty Information

    Wilson Audio, an authorized Wilson Audio Dealer Technician or a service or repair center authorized by Wilson Audio to service or re- pair the product. Contact Wilson Audio at (801) 377-2233 for information on location of Wilson Audio Dealers and authorized service and repair centers.
  • Page 46 Purchaser must pay for shipping to Wilson Audio, and Wilson Audio will pay for shipping of its choice to re- turn the product to purchaser. A RETURNED PRODUCT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT.
  • Page 47 Wilson Audio by the dealer at dealer’s sole expense. Wilson Audio will pay return freight of its choice. A returned product must be accompanied by a written descrip- tion of the defect.
  • Page 48 W A T C H C ’ o n T r o l l e r W n e r A n u A l W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 49 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...