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  • Page 1 WA T C H C e n t e r S e r i e s 2 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    W A T C H C ’ e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l A b l e O n T e n T S C o n t e n t s W A T C H C ’...

  • Page 3: W A T C H C E N T E R S

    W A T C H C ’ e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l A b l e O n T e n T S �...
  • Page 4 W A T C H C ’ e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l 6 � 2 – e � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 2 5 - F �...

  • Page 5: S E C T I O N 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N

    S e c t i o n 1 – I n t r o d u c t i o n W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 6: S E C T I O N 1 � 1 - W A T C H S Y S T E

    Wilson Audio. That ’s why, for nearly twenty years, more block- buster hits have been mixed, composed, or recorded using Wilson Audio than any other loudspeaker.

  • Page 7: S E C T I O N 1 � 2 - W A T C H P A C K A G

    The WATCH Center Series 2 has been designed to deliver all of the speed, dynamics, Of course, the WATCH Center Series 2 lives up to Wilson’s high standards of cut ting and musical accuracy to satisfy even the most demanding music lovers.

  • Page 8: W A T C H S U R R O U N D S E R I E

    Combine the structural and design considerations with the superior sonic qual- WATCH Surround Series 2 ity and finish, and you find what makes Wilson Audio the leader in the industry. Wilson WATCH Surround Series 2 is a perfect Audio delivers a product that maintains the strictest structural tolerances, durability and example of performance disproportionate to reliability.

  • Page 9: S E C T I O N 2 - U N C R A T I N G Y O U R W A T C H C E N T E

    S e c t i o n 2 – U n c r a t i n g y o u r WA T C H C e n t e r W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 10: S E C T I O N 2 . 1 - U N C R A T I N G T H E W A T C H C

    W A T C H C ’ 2 . 1 – u W A T C H C e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n n C r A T i n g T H e e n T e r...

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    Center Stand Box Section 2.2 – Crate Content Checklist If you purchased a Wilson Audio Center Stand on which to mount your WATCH Cen- Now that you have unpacked your WATCH Center Channel, you can inventory all the ter Channel, you will find the following items in the box with your stand: additional items in the crate.
  • Page 12 S e c t i o n 3 – I n Y o u r R o o m W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 13 Wilson loudspeakers and will ensure that you realize the full value of your purchase. What follows is an outline of the Wilson Audio Setup Pro - cedure (WASP). When carefully followed, the process has proven to be the most ef fective method for set ting up Wilson loudspeakers.
  • Page 14 W A T C H C ’ 3 . 2 – r e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n O O M C O u S T i C S your loudspeakers.
  • Page 15 W A T C H C ’ 3 . 2 – r e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n O O M C O u S T i C S the sound quality of a stereo system in two ways:...
  • Page 16 W A T C H C ’ 3 . 3 – r e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n e S O n A n C e S Standing Waves distance bet ween one speaker and its adjacent walls and floors are not the same as the...
  • Page 17 W A T C H C ’ 3 . 4 – y e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n O u r O O M • The volume of air itself within the listening room.
  • Page 18 The location of your listening position is as important as the careful setup of your Wilson Audio loudspeakers. The listening position should ideally be no more than 1.1 to 1.25 times the distance between the tweeters on each speaker. Therefore, in a long, rect- angular room of 12’...
  • Page 19 Wilson recommends that the Center channel be positioned as centrally between the air and bloom, do not overcompensate your adjustments to maximize these ef fects. Over- Lef t and Right speakers as possible. Using the Wilson Audio Setup Procedure, experiment compensated systems are sometimes pleasing in the short-term, but long-term satisfaction with the fore to af t placement of the Center channel.
  • Page 20 Wilson Controller) to additionally limit upper bass range. This is particularly important and useful when the WATCH Dog is placed in the corner. Since all Wilson Audio Speakers are phase and time coherent, it is very important to time align the WATCH Dog in the room using the Phase Control on the Controller (see Controller owner’s manual).
  • Page 21 C T i O n i n A l e T u P Note: Before setting up the WATCH Center Series 2, study carefully Section 3, “In Your Room.” It provides valuable information on determining the ideal room location for your speakers.
  • Page 22 Section 4.3 - Measured Listening Position Propagation Delay Correction Propagation Delay Correction accuracy of the Center channel has been established and verified at Wilson Audio’s R&D laboratory. The correction tables used in this section are a result of this testing. 7 - c...
  • Page 23 O O r the speaker. Nevertheless, the Center channel will certainly out-perform any other Center channel placed in a given location. Placing the WATCH Center Series 2 in any location other than on the Wilson Audio easure eigHt WATCH Center stand will require the Center channel to be rotated towards the listening position.
  • Page 24 W A T C H C ’ 4 . 5 – S # 2 C e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n e T u P e n T e r...
  • Page 25 5. Turn to Section 4.8 for final assembly instructions. crew placeS Section 4.6 – Set Up #3 Center on Custom Stand or Shelf The WATCH Center Series 2 is a non-shielded speaker and therefore, should NOT be llen nD OF crew...
  • Page 26 4. Using the provided 3/8 -16 nut, bolt the Center channel to the mounting bracket. mount is not provided by Wilson Audio. Once the bracket is made and mounted, follow these instructions to bolt the Center channel to the ceiling as follows: 5.
  • Page 27 W A T C H C ’ 4 . 8 - C e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n e n T e r H A n n e l i n A l...
  • Page 28 W A T C H C ’ 4 . 8 - C e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n e n T e r H A n n e l i n A l...
  • Page 29 W A T C H C ’ 4 . 9 - C e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n O n n e C T i n g P e A k e r T O M P l i f i e r...
  • Page 30 W A T C H C ’ e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l should be performed as outlined in Section 5. Section 5 will evaluate your entire speaker setup and allow you to make small modifications in speaker rotation and location that will greatly improve the performance of your multi-channel audio or home theater system.
  • Page 31 Participating in numerous audio/multi-channel/home theater shows with very dif ferent and dif ficult acoustic environments necessitated this procedure. Currently, all Wilson Audio dealers employ this setup procedure for their customers, in order to quickly and predictably achieve the best performance from their systems (this procedure can be used successfully with ANY moving coil speaker system).
  • Page 32 W A T C H C ’ 5 . 2 - l 5 . 2 - l e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n e C T i O n e f T A n d...
  • Page 33 W A T C H C ’ 5 . 3 - i 5 . 3 - i W A T C H S W A T C H S e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l...
  • Page 34 Center channel and either the Lef t or information on integrating a Wilson Audio WATCH Dog, please refer to your subwoofer Right speakers. If the polarity is incorrect, you will hear two point sources that are unfo - owner’s manual.
  • Page 35 S e c t i o n 6 – C a r e o f t h e F i n i s h W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 36 W A T C H C ’ 6 . 1 – C e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n A r e O f T H e i n i S H Section 6.1 –...
  • Page 37 Of ten Wilson speaker owners desire to change the look of their listening room by ances, high hardness, uniform density, and dimensional stability. changing the color of their speaker grills. In addition to basic black, Wilson Audio of fers Adhesive a variety of grill colors to match most WilsonGloss finishes.
  • Page 38 W A T C H C ’ e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l Wilson products, the WATCH Center is hand-craf ted with meticulous at tention to detail, with an unwavering commitment to excellence.
  • Page 39 W A T C H C ’ 7 - T e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n r O u b l e S H O O T i n g Section 7 - Troubleshooting: Center channel is not operating:...
  • Page 40 W A T C H C ’ 7 - T e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n r O u b l e S H O O T i n g C h e c k t o s e e i f y o u r s p e a k e r c a b l e s If the problem persists:...
  • Page 41 S e c t i o n 8 - R e p a i r P r o c e d u r 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 42 W A T C H C ’ 8 . 1 - r e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n e P A i r r O C e d u r e S Section 8.1 - Repair Procedures...
  • Page 43 W A T C H C ’ e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l 4. Melt a small 1/8” diameter bead of solder onto the tip of each wire. Heat the wire up until you see the solder wick into the copper.
  • Page 44 W A T C H C ’ 9 . 1 - W A T C H C e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n e n T e r H A n n e l...
  • Page 45 W A T C H C ’ e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e n T e r e r i e S A T C H i n g T A n d i M e n S i O n S...
  • Page 46 W A T C H C ’ e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l Center Series 2 on Matching Stand Dimensions Center Series 2 Impedance Curve 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 47 S e c t i o n 1 0 - T w e e t e r A l i g n m e n t T a b l 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 48 W A T C H C ’ 1 0 - T e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n W e e T e r l i g n M e n T A b l e S...
  • Page 49 W A T C H C ’ 2 - f e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l A b l e O r O n l O O r W i T H i O d e P i k e...
  • Page 50 W A T C H C ’ 4 - f e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l A b l e O r O n l O O r l A C e M e n T P A C e r S...
  • Page 51 W A T C H C ’ 6 - f e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l A b l e O r O n T A n d W i T H i O d e P i k e...
  • Page 52 S e c t i o n 1 2 – C u s t o m M o u n t i n g B r a c k e t S e c t i o n 1 1 – C e i l i n g M o u n t e d B r a c k e t W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 53 W A T C H C ’ 1 1 . 1 - C e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l e C T i O n e i l i n g O u n T e d e n T e r...
  • Page 54 W A T C H C ’ e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l Section 11.2 - Mounting Center Channel above Screen Mounting the Center channel above a T V requires a custom made bracket.
  • Page 55 W A T C H C ’ e n T e r H A n n e l e r i e S W n e r A n u A l Listening Distance Required Rotation 5-10 feet 25 degrees 10 -15 feet 15 degrees S e c t i o n 1 2 –...
  • Page 56 Wilson Audio, an authorized Wilson Audio Dealer Technician or a ser- vice or repair center authorized by Wilson Audio to service or repair the product. Contact Wilson Audio at (801) 377-2233 for information on location of Wilson Audio Dealers and authorized service and repair centers.
  • Page 57 Audio Dealer that sold the product to the customer. may obtain a return authorization from Wilson Audio and at purchaser’s expense return the product to Wilson Audio where the defect will be rectified without charge for par ts or Miscellaneous labor.

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