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FAMO

LOUDSPEAKERS

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DIAMOND

User's Manual

Important Safety Information

Before

installing

this

product

read

all

these

instructions!

This

symbol

indi

tes

that

ther

are

important

operating

and

maintenance

instru

ons

the

literature

accompanymg

this

umt.

Read

these

instructions. Keep

these

instructi

ons.

Heed

all

warnings.

Follow all

instructions.

Before

making

any

connections,

switch

all

the

units

your

sys

tem off

the

mains.

Set

the

volume

control

minimum

when

you

witch

your

sys

tem

nge

ces,

and

turn

the

level

gradually.

NOT

your

amplifi

full

volume.

Ensure

that

all lo

ers

the

sys

tem

are

cor

ctly

wired

NOT

subject

your

loudspeaker

excessive cold,

heat,

humidity

sunlight.

Loudspeakers

should

not

placed

directly

facing

other

hi-

units

the

same

helf

cabinet.

NOT

place

heavy

objects

top

speakers.

Some

manufacturers

forbid

placing

objects on

top

their

TV sets. Check

you

r TV

handb

ook

before

installing

the

spea

dir

ectly

ult

your

TV d

ler

are

any

doubt

NOT

connect

speaker

terminals

the

mains

supply.

NOT

dismantle

the

loudspeaker.

There

are

user

serviceable

parts

inside

and

you will

void

warranty

doing

so.

Refer all

rvicing

to qualified

service

personn

Servicing

is re

quired

apparatu

been

dama

d in

any

way, the

apparatus

has

been

expose

rain

isture

does

not

operate

mall

has

been

dropped.

Caution

: C

hang

ifications n

xpres

sly

approved

manu

fac

turer

could

void

user's

authority

to op

era

te this

vice.

Unpacking Your Loudspeaker

Diamond

200

loud

spe

ers

come

different

hapes

and

sizes.

you

are

unpackin

g a floor s

tand

er, pl

ease

remember

that

the

unit

are

heavy.

suggest

that

you

ave

meone

assis

you

Lift the

loud

peaker

carefully o

the

packing.

NOT

and

lift

the

speaker

using

protective

Unpack

the

access

ories

caref

ull

ther

e is

any

sign

dama

contents

incomplet

report

thi

dealer

soo

n as possible.

Retain

the

packing for future safe

tran

sport

the

product.

dispose

packing

with

respect to

any

recycling provisions in

area.

Attaching the Spikes

Floorstanding Models -230, 240, 250

Make

you

hav

nty

unob

tructed

ork

ing s

Place a

soft

cloth

e floor

protect

the l

dsp

eaker

vert

loud

speaker

nto

e cl

Thread

a l

ock

nut

o e

ach

ike

and

oose

rub

thr

ead.

Thread

the

pike

into

the

spike

rts.

Tighte

them

finger

ght.

vert

the

loud

spe

care

ful not

damage

with

the

spi

kes.

Levelling the Loudspeakers

spea

ker

upright:

You will

probably

find

that

speaker

will

wobble

with

ike

not

conta

cting

e floor.

Adju

st this

ike

until

all

four

are

contact

oor.

With

aid

a s

pirit

level

move

eac

h s

pik

e in

and

until

the

loud

ker

is level

and

sitting

uar

ely on all

four

without

rocking.

Now

tig

hten

ckn

sec

ely ag

ain

plinth

sec

e s

pik

Screw in

rubber

feet

provided

for u

sto

ne floors

and

sho

uld

attached in

the

ame

mann

the

pike

Preparing the Diamond

200

Loudspeakers

Stands and Brackets

The

bookshelf

loudspeakers

are

intended

primarily

for

stand

mounting,

though

they

can

mounted

wall

brackets

even

sturdy

shelves.

The

quality

loudspeaker

stands

greatly

influences

the

performance

your

loudspeakers,

please

not

use

flimsy

products.

Centre Channel Loudspeakers

Each centre

channel

loudspeaker

supplied

with

two

sets of

mounting

feet. By

using

combination

of large

and

small feet the

loudspeaker

may

angled

point

directly

the listening position. This will

found

useful

when

the

centre

speaker

positioned

under

the

TV screen.

Cables

and

Connectors

Choosing Loudspeaker Cable

Specialist

audio

cable

usually

offers better

performance

than

general

purpose

'bell'

'zip'

wire.

Choose

a cable of

suitable

diameter-

cable

that

too

thin

will limit

the

dynamics

the

sound

and

may

impair

the

bass response.

Audio

cable

polarised,

with

two

cores

different

colours,

often a raised rib

coloured

tracer in the case

twin

cable. Before you

purchase

your

cable,

give

careful

thought

the

positioning

your

loudspeakers.

This

especially

the

case if you

are

bi-wiring

your

loudspeakers.

Cable

lengths

loudspeaker

pairs

should

the

same

for left

and

right

channels

order

equalise

the

signal

transmission.

Allow

some

slack

your

speaker

cables

you

can

alter

their position to best

advantage.

Preparing Loudspeaker Cable

Split the

twin

cores to a

depth

about

40mm.

Carefully

strip

the

insulation

from each

end,

leaving

about

10mm

bare

wire.

the cable is

stranded,

lightly

twist

gather

any

loose

strands.

Connecting Screw Terminals

All

loudspeakers

use

screw

terminals.

Unscrew

the terminal.

Insert

the

bare

end

the

cable

into

the

hole in

the

base

the

terminal.

Tighten

securely.

When

connecting

terminals

make

sure

you

leave

strands

bare

wire

that

can

short

across to

adjacent

terminals.

alternative

bare

wire

you

can

use

specialist

spade

connectors. Your

Wharfedale

dealer

will

pleased to

advise

you

this issue.

Crossover Networks

Bi-Wireable Networks

Most

speakers

the

Diamond

200

series

use

special

bi-wireable

crossover

panel

with

four

terminal

binding

posts. Please follow the

drawing

carefully

see

the

correct

orientation

of the

loudspeaker

terminals.

The

upper

terminals

connect

the

treble unit,

the

lower

pair

the

bass

unit.

supplied,

the

treble

terminal

pair

connected

the

bass

terminal

pair

via

removable

metal

straps.

These

should

left in place for

standard

installations.

Why Bi-Wire?

Using

separate

cables

for

treble

and

bass

units

bi-wiring

configuration

reduces

intermodulation

effects

and

improves

headroom

and

clarity.

bi-wire,

you

will

need

install

two

lengths

twin

core cable

between

the amplifier

and

each

loudspeaker.

Positioning the Front Loudspeakers

The

230, 240

and

250

models

are

designed

to be floor

standing.

suggest

that

they

arc

positioned

least

200mm

from

the

rear

walls

and

700mm from

the

side

walls, facing slightly

inwards.

The

210

and

220

models

should

stand

or wall

mounted

though

they

may

be placed

rigid shelf.

The

bass extensiOn will

improve

the

small

speakers

are

operated

closer to

the

rear wall.

the

loudspeakers

are

placed

too close to

the

walls

the

bass will

increase

but

may

boomy

and

indistinct. If

the

loudspeakers

are

placed

away

from

the

walls,

the

inward

angle

may

be increased

40%,

although

this

may

restrict

the

width

the

optimum

listening position.

A useful

rule

thumb

!hilt

the

listener

should

be as for from

the

loudspeakers

they

are

from each other.

The

speakers

should

ideally

positioned

that

the

treble

units

are

roughly

ear

level to s

seated

listener.

personal

taste

plays

large

role,

experiment

with

different

configurations

and

play

wide

range

progmmmes

before finalising

the

position of

your

speakers.

Positioning the

Centre

Loudspeaker

The

centre

channel

loudspeaker

should

positioned

centrally

between

the

loudspeakers,

close to

the

television

and

mounted

above

below

the

screen.

The

loudspeaker

should

be located

stable

flilt

surface

avoid

any

cabinet

movement

high

sound

levels. If you

mount

the

unit

above

the

television,

move

it forward

that

the

front

grille sits

slightly

in front of

the

screen

and

the

top

the

cabinet.

custom

stand

available

for

the

model

which

allows

the

loudspeaker

positioned

under

wall

mounted

monitor

and

has

adjustable

vertical tilt for

optimal

dispersion.

Connecting the Front Loudspeakers

Standard Connection

Choose

suitable

length

twin

core

speaker

cable for

each

channel,

and

prepare

the

ends.

Unscrew

each

terminal

a few

turns.

Connect

the

red,

positive(+)

terminal

the

Left

loudspeaker

the

corresponding

red,

positive

(+)

amplifier

terminal.

Connect

the

black,

negative

(-)terminals

similarly.

Tighten

the

terminals

securely.

Repeat

this

procedure

for

the

Right

channel.

Bi-Wiring

Unscrew

each

terminal

a few

turns

and

remove

the

metal

straps.

Connect

the

cables

between

the

amplifier

and

the

loudspeakers

indicated

above

and

re-tighten

all

the

terminals

securely.

Bi-Amping

connecting

each

loudspeaker

drive

unit

its

own

dedicated

amplifier

the

advantages

bi-wiring

can

extended.

you

own

two

indentical

stereo

power

amplifiers,

your

speakers

may

bi-amped.

For

further

details

please

·consult

your

dealer.

RIGHT

SPEAKER

RIGHT

SPEAKER

RIGHT

SPEAKER

AMPLIFI

LEFT

SPEAKER

81-WIRED

CONNECTION

LEFT

SPEAKER

LEFT

SPEAKER

Connecting Centre Loudspeaker

The

Centre

channel

speaker

may

connected

shown,

bi-wired.

0 0

9 9 @

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SUB

Rl HT L T RIGHT LEFT WOOFER

REAR

CENTRE

FRONT

RIGHT

LEFT

Setting Up a

Home

Theatre System

Placement

Front

and

Effects

Channels:

The

front

loudspeakers

are

placed

either

side

the

television screen, 2

metres

apart.

The

speakers

should

angled

slightly

they

car

aimed

towards

the

listeners.

recommend

placing

the

rear

effects

speakers

in a

high

position,

behind

the

listener's

head.

the

rear

side

walls

are

long

way

from

the

listening

seat,

consider

stand

mounting

the

loudspeakers.

the

centre

loudspeaker

very

high

low,

angle

towards

the

listener's

ear

level.

The

front faces of

the

centre

and

surround

loudspeakers

should

also

in line as far as possible.

Subwoofer:

the

ear

unable

detect

the

direction from

which

deep

bass

originates,

you

have

freedom

position

the

unit.

Varying

the

distance

from

the

wall alters

the

bass.

Placing

the

subwoofer

across a

corner

boosts

the

bass

but

may

impair

clarity.

The

performance

home

theatre

system

can

enhanced

using

two

subwoofers.

6.1

and

7.1

System Placement

Dolby

Labs,

DTS

and

THX

offer

6.1

and

7.1

format.

Although

the

precise

configuration

these

systems

will

depend

the

capabilities

your

processor

and

you

should

guided

those

instructions,

would

make

some

observation.

For 6.1

and

7.1

formats

the

listening

seat

should

not

too close

the

rear

wall.

Optimising

the

time

delay

that

information

from

all

speakers

arrives

the

listening

seat

coherently

is critical of

the

benefits of

these

systems

are

fully realised.

Dolby

Labs

Recommended

Placement

for

Multichannel

Home

Theater

Systems

Left Front I

Left Surround

•

Left Back I

Centre I

LFE

Right Front

150°

22'

30'

Right Surround

90°.

110'

135°

I Right Back

(Single Back channel

for

6.1)

Setting Loudspeaker Sizes and Levels

you

are

not

using

subwoofer

: Set

the

Front

speakers

'Large'.

Set

the

'Subwoofer'

option

the

processor

'Off'

'No'

The

Front

channels

will

now

receive all

the

system

bass.

you

are

using

subwoofer:

When

set

to 'Small' all

the

system

bass will

into

the

subwoofer.

you

choose

'Large'

the

Front

channel

bass will

reproduced

from

the

Front

speakers. Follow

the

instructions

this

page

for

suitable

size

and

crossover settings.

Once

the

loudspeaker

settings

have

been

finalised,

put

the

A/V amplifier into its

Test'

mode

(see instructions

supplied

with

your

processor).

Adjust

the

level

each

channel

until all

channels

are

reproduced

equal

loudness.

some

programme

material the

surround

channel

may

seem

lower

than

the

front. Do

not

readjust

this level.

You

may, however,

need

adjust

the

subwoofer

output

level. Avoid setting too

high

a level

you

will

swamp

the

sound

with

bass. This can

tiring to listen to,

and

may

limit

the

subwoofer's

ability to

respond

to large bass transients.

You

should

also

set

a sensible level

going

into

the

subwoofer

from

the

A/V processor.

The

subwoofer

volume

control

should

between

12 o'clock

and

3 o'clock.

Delay

and

LFE

Settings

Many

A/V

processor

feature

delay

settings.

The

purpose

delay

enable

surround

and

dialogue

information to arrive

the

listener's ears

the

same

time

the

front channels,

even

when

the

listening

seat

in a non-ideal position.

some

processors, this can

achieved

setting

the

distance

from

the

listening

position to each speaker,

but

other

system

allow

only

time

delay

setting

Rear

Delay

the

listening

position is

equidistant

from

the

front

and

rear

speakers,

set

a low

delay

setting.

The

closer the listener

to the rear

speakers

this

higher

the

delay

setting

used

should

. '

Centre

Delay

the

centre

speaker

is.level

with

(or

slightly

behind)

the

front

speakers,

set

the

delay

to zero.

the

centre

speaker

forward

the front

speakers,

increase

the

delay.

LFE: In

the

cinema

the

low

frequency

effects

channel

extra

bass

channel

with

its

own

suowoofer

. In

domestic

systems

the

LFE

channel

typically

feeds

into

the

subwoofer.

Where

subwoofer

used,

the

LFE

signal

combined

with

the

front

channels

and

sent

the

front

speakers.

When

you

set

the

LFE level

your

A/V processor,

use

care

powerful

low frequencies can

overload

domestic

loudspeakers

you

hear

popping

thumping

noises

coming

from

the

front

loudspeakers

subwoofer,

immediately

turn

the A/V processor's

volume

level

down

and

then

lower

the

LFE level. This

should

cure

the

problem

does

not,

lower

the

volume

level

the

subwoofer

(if you are

using

one) until

the

problem

disappears

Phase:

Please

read

the

relevant

sections

your

A/V

amplifier

manual

and

familiarise

yourself

with

the

various

issues.

you

are

unsure,

consult

your

dealer

for help. A

home

theatre

system

should

have

precise

front stage, a

diffuse

rear

stage

and

good

localization of

dialogue.

the

colours

the

loudspeaker

terminals

not

correspond

with

those

the

amplifier,

the

sound

will

appear

poorly

focused

'out

phase'.

For

this reason it is essential

that

the

speakers

are

connected

according

to the

wiring

diagrams

in this

manual.

Connecting

loudspeakers

correctly (in

phase)

essential

whether

the

system

stereo

multichannel.

This is especially

important

you

are

bi-

wiring-

only

one

element

in a bi-wired

system

incorrectly

connected

(out

of phase),

the

effects can

very

noticeable yet

hard

pinpoint.

Troubleshooting

Before

investigating

problem,

always

switch

off

the

system

mains.

your

system

not

working

properly

please

work

through

this checklist before

returning

the

unit

your

dealer.

Symptom

Possible

Cause

Sound

System

not

switched

on;

Speaker

cables

shorting

terminals out;

Wrong

source

selected

Sound

lacks

bass

content

Subwoofer

not

switched

Lack of bass

reproduction

Subwoofer

phase

incorrect;

Subwoofer

crossover control too low

Excessive bass

distortion

low

volumes

Subwoofer

set

to high; LFE level

set

too high;

Subwoofer

incorrectly

wired

Excessive

distorted

bass

high levels

System

level

set

too high; Bass control

set

too high;

Subwoofer

too close to

room

corners

Distorted I rattling

sound

high levels

System

level

set

too high; Objects too close to

subwoofer

Popping

thumping

from

the

subwoofer

System

level

set

too high;

Subwoofer

level

set

too high; LFE level

set

too

high

Looking After Your Loudspeaker

Your

loudspeakers

use special

hardwearing

sealed finish.

They

should

not

waxed

treated

with

spray

polishes

which

will

smear

and

dim

the

finish. Occasionally polish

them

with

dry

barely

moist

cloth to

remove

dust

and

finger

marks,

etc.

you

play

the

speakers

with

the

grilles off exercise

great

care. NEVER

operate

speakers

with

the

grilles off if

there

are

children

pets

the house.

Occasionally,

remove

the

loudspeaker

grilles

and

brush

them

gently

with

a soft

brush

before replacing

them

carefully.

NEVER

use

vacuum

cleaner to clean

loudspeaker

grilles.

NEVER

stand

objects

your

loudspeakers

. In

particular

not

stand

flowers etc.

them-

they

are

not

jardinieres!

Avoid

getting

any

liquid

behind

the

grille.

you

spill liquid

your

loudspeakers,

take

them

your

dealer

for

attention

before

using

them

again.

NOT

open

the

speakers,

there

are

user

serviceable

parts

inside.

NEVER

touch

the

drive

units

either

with

object

your

hands.

Quality Assurance

Your

loudspeakers

have

been

constructed

the

highest

standards.

From

top

grade

furniture

construction

and

finish to carefully

designed

and

selected acoustic

components,

Wharfedale

speakers

are

built

provide

a lifetime

sonic

pleasure.

hope

you

will

derive

many

years

good

service from

our

products.

Servicing

the

unlikely

event

that

your

unit

develops

a fault

you

should

return

your

Wharfedale

dealer

using

the original

packing

ensure

safe

shipping.

The

terms

your

guarantee

may

vary

in different countries.

However,

in all cases

the

guarantee

excludes:

Liability for

damage

loss

occurring

transit

from the purchaser.

All

damage

caused

through

accident, misuse,

wear

and

tear, neglect, incorrect installation,

adjustment

repair

unauthorised

personnel.

Wharfedale

will

not

liable for

any

consequential

damage,

loss

injury, arising from

in conjunction

with

this

equipment.

Service Centre Address

For technical

support,

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Specifications

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2-way bookshelf speaker 2-way bookshelf speaker 2-way bookshelf speaker

bass reflex bass reflex

2-way 2-way

OOmm

Woven Kevlar Cone 130mmWoven Kevlar Cone 165mm Woven Kevlar Cone

25mm Soft Dome 25mm Soft Dome 25mm Soft Dome

No No

86dB 87dB

15-75W 25-100W 25-120W

95dB 96dB

Compatible

4.10

4.20

68Hz-

20kHz

56Hz-

20kHz

45Hz-

20kHz

45Hz 40Hz

2.2kHz 2.3kHz

7L 10.3L

315mm 355mm

143mm 174mm 196mm

(165+5)mm (227+28)mm (262+28)mm

415*260*330mm 495*320*41

Omm

540 x 360 x 450mm

5.3kg

pes 6.5kg

pes

12.6kg

etn

15.2kg

etn

Specifications

Model

230 240 250

General description 2.5-way floorstanding speaker 3-way floorstanding speaker 3-way floorstanding

speaker

Enclosure type bass reflex bass reflex bass reflex

Transducer complement 2.5-way 3-way 3-way

Bass driver

165mm

Woven Kevlar

Cone

165mm

Woven Kevlar

Cone

200mm

Woven

Kevlar

Cone

x2 x2

Midrange driver

165mm

Woven Kevlar

Cone

130mm

Woven Kevlar

Cone

130mm

Woven

Kevlar Cone

Treble driver

25mm

Soft

Dome

25mm

Soft

Dome

25mm

Soft

Dome

AVshield

.Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)

88dB

89dB

Recommended amplifier

25-150W 25-150W 25-200W

power

PeakSPL

102dB 102dB 110dB

Nominal impedance

Compatible

Minimum impedance

3.70 3.00

Frequency response (+/-3dB)

40Hz-

20kHz

40Hz-

20kHz

35Hz-

20kHz

Bass.extension (-6dB)

37Hz 35Hz 32Hz

Crossover frequency

2.3kHz

470Hz

& 2.7kHz

350Hz

& 2.5kHz

Cabinet Volume (in litres)

35L

Mid

internai10

Mid internal

Bass internal 37.

Bass

internal 66.3L

Dimensions (mm)

Height (on plinth)

(938+25)mm (998+25)mm

(1103+25)mm

Width

196mm

204mm 250mm

Depth (with terminals)

(306+28)mm (366+28)mm

(396+28)mm

Carton size 420*310*1

060mm

480*320*1120mm

0*365*1225mm

Net weight 17.8kg I pes 21.6kg I pes 29.4kg I pes

Gross,weight 21.2kg I etn 25.2kg I etn 34.5kg I etn

Standard accessories spike I spike seat spike I spike

seat

spike I spike seat

Optional accessories

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