WH-S8 & WH-S10
subwoofer
WH-S8
WH-S10
USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER
INTRODUCTION
The WH-S8 & WH-S10 is the latest in a long line of distinguished Wharfedale active subwoofers. These technologically advanced
subwoofers will complement the finest electronics and decor.
Please read these instructions carefully before installing your subwoofers. A few minutes studying this manual will ensure superb
performance from your subwoofer for many years.
INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Carefully unpack each subwoofer.
Retain all the packing materials so that your subwoofer can be repacked and shipped without damage.
If you dispose of the packing, do so with regard to all recycling provisions in your area.
Power Connection
This subwoofer is set to operate for the mains voltage marked on the amplifier panel. Before connecting check that this
voltage is correct for your mains supply.
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230 volt products - 220 volts to 240 volts
115 volt products - 100 volts to 120 volts
If you move to an area with a different mains supply voltage, please consult your Wharfedale dealer to arrange the conversion of
this product.
Positioning the Subwoofer
Although the unit may be placed almost anywhere in the room, we recommend that it be placed in front of the listener and
as central to the listening position as possible. There should be a mains outlet within easy reach. The subwoofer should not be
operated within 450mm of a television set as the drive unit magnet may distort the picture. Remember that there should be a
line of sight between the listening position and the front of the subwoofer otherwise the handset remote functions will not be
operable.
We suggest you initially position the subwoofer about 20cm (8 inches) from the wall. Placing the unit close to the wall will
enhance the bass; placing it across the corner of the room will increase the bass further, possibly at the expense of clarity. Do not
place the subwoofer close to surfaces or objects that may rattle. The floor under the subwoofer should be sound with no loose
floorboards, etc. Experiment with locations and sources before making a final decision.
Multi-Channel Room Placement
The diagram shows the Dolby Labs recommended positions
for multi-channel operation. For 5.1 channel operation use
the satellites in the front and surround positions with the
Subwoofer in the LFE position.
If you have a 7.1 channel processor/amplifier you can
enhance the system further by buying one of the larger
loudspeakers from the Wharfedale range to use as front
channel speakers and use the satellite units as back
channels.
If you have any queries, your wharfedale dealer will be
pleased to advise you.
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Before Connecting the Subwoofer
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Level the subwoofer taking care to make sure it sits squarely on all its spikes.
Switch off you amplifier and all connected source units at the mains.
Unplug the power cords to all system components if necessary.
Make sure the subwoofer is disconnected from the mains and that the ON/OFF switch is OFF.
Before re-connecting your system to the AC power supply, check that all the connections are properly made.
Check that all speaker terminals are done up tightly.
Ensure that there are no strands of wire shorting adjacent speaker terminals.
Signal cables should be properly terminated and fully screened to minimise hum. If you connect your subwoofer via low
level signals inputs, the cable between your control unit or processor and the subwoofer could be quite long so screening is
particularly important. Consult your dealer if in doubt.
CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO THE SYSTEM
Control Panel of the WH-S8 Subwoofer
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②
③
Power Indicator
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
④
⑤
Volume Control
Crossover Frequency Control
Phase Switch
Auto Power Switch
Line Level Inputs/ LFE Input
IEC Mains Input Socket
Mains Power Fuse
⑥
Mains Power Switch
⑨
⑧
⑦
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CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO THE SYSTEM
Control Panel of the WH-S10 Subwoofer
Power Indicator
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
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Mains Power Switch
Mains Power Fuse
IEC Mains Input Socket
Volume Control
⑤
⑥
⑦
①
②
⑧
③
Crossover Frequency Control
Phase Switch
Auto Power Switch
LFE Input
④
⑨
⑩
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Line Level Outputs
Line Level Inputs
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AV AMPLIFIER
A/V Processor Connections
Your subwoofer has been designed for optimum performance
with a digital processor. If your A/V processor has a line level or
LFE subwoofer output you should use this connection. You will
need to purchase a single screened RCA phono lead from your
dealer. Connect this lead to the LFE input of the subwoofer as
shown.
RIGHT LEFT
REAR
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
CENTRE
Subwoofer Out (Line Level)
Alternatively, you may use a split mono lead from the
processor to Line Inputs of the subwoofer. In this case the
input level at the subwoofer will be slightly higher.
RIGHT LEFT
REAR
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
CENTRE
AV AMPLIFIER
Stereo Line Output Connections
If your amplifier has a spare preamplifer output or a stereo
subwoofer output, connect the subwoofer as shown. You will
need a stereo screened RCA phono cable.
L
RIGHT LEFT
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
R
REAR
CENTRE
Stereo Outputs (Line Level)
Pre Out – Main in Connections
If you use a stereo pre and power amplifier, or an amplifier
where the pre and main amplifier cab be separated, connect
the subwoofer as shown. There are two alternative methods.
(x2)
PRE
OUT
MAIN
IN
You will need two screened RCA ‘Y’ adaptors and two single
RCA phono cables.
L
Remove the Pre-Main links on your amplifier. Connect the
socket (common) of an RCA ‘Y’ adaptor to the Left Channel
Pre Out socket on the amplifier and the other leg to the Left
Channel Main In socket. Connect the remaining plug on this
combination to the Left Channel Line Level input on the
subwoofer. Repeat this for the Right Channel.
AMPLIFIER
R
RIGHT
LEFT
Pre – Amp and Power Amp Connections
PRE-AMPLIFIER
OUTPUT
You will need two stereo (or four single) screened RCA cables.
Connect a stereo cable from the Line Level Inputs of the
subwoofer to the Output sockets of the pre-amplifier. Now
connect a second stereo cable from the Line Level (High pass)
Outputs of subwoofer to input sockets of the power amplifier.
Make sure that the Right and Left Channels are not mixed
up! The built-in high pass filter will roll off the low frequency
output to the power amplifier and subsequently the main
speakers.
POWER AMPLIFIER
INPUT
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OPERATING YOUR SUBWOOFER
Check that all connections to the subwoofer have been properly made and that the main volume control is at minimum. Plug the
supplied power cord into the mains socket on the rear panel.
Initial Settings
Volume Control: Set the subwoofer volume control to the minimum before proceeding.
Crossover Control: Adjust frequency to integrate WH-S8 or WH-S10 subwoofer with your system requirement.
Phase Switch: The Phase switch should be initially set to 0°.
Switching On
Plug in the mains plug and switch the power on. Now switch the subwoofer on with the rest of your system.
When switched on, the power indicator light will glow and the subwoofer will be operational.
Basic Tuning
Volume Setting: Play a programme with extended bass and set the system volume to a resonal level. Adjust the subwoofer
volume control to produce the desired level of bass. The bass should be even and an extension of the main loudspeakers. Do not
set the control too high or you will swamp the sound with too much bass and clarity and definition will suffer.
Phase Switch: If the bass is indistinct or lacks depth, the Phase switch may need adjustment. Set the switch to 0°and listen
carefully to some music with extended bass. If there is insufficient bass output from the subwoofer set the Phase switch to 180°.
Select the position which produces the most natural, extended bass.
Crossover Adjustment: This adjusts the blend between the subwoofer and the main speakers and enables the system to be set
up for optimum bass performance. The higher settings are for use with small bookshelf loudspeakers, the lower setting for large
floorstanding models. If you choose too low a setting with small speakers, there will be a ‘hole’ in the bass response; too high a
setting with large speakers will result in the upper bass becoming bloated. Again the subwoofer should be an extension of the
main loudspeakers.
Auto-Power Switch: This feature reduces the power consumption when there is no music signal. When the Auto-Power Switch is
on, the amplifier will be activated immediately once an audio signal is detected at the inputs, and it will turn into the mute status
when no signal is detected for about 20 minutes, which lowers the power consumption. This feature can be made invalid by
setting this switch to off.
Mains Operation
When the system is not in use for extended periods, we suggest you switch off the subwoofer to protect it from switching noises
caused by domestic appliances, etc. The best practice is to switch the complete system on and off from a central point. Bear in
mind that if you play the system with the subwoofer switched off you will get no bass!
Always turn the main volume control to minimum when you switch the system on or off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before investigating a problem, always switch off the system at mains.
If your system is not working properly please work through this checklist before returning a unit to your dealer.
Possible Cause
Symptom
No Sound
System not switched on; Speaker cables shorting terminals out; Wrong source selected
Sound lacks bass content
Lack of bass reproduction
Subwoofer not switched on
Subwoofer phase incorrect; Subwoofer crossover control too low
Subwoofer set to high; LFE level set too high; Subwoofer incorrectly wired
System level set too high; Bass control set too high; Subwoofer too close to room corners
Excessive bass distortion at low
volumes
Excessive or distorted bass at
high levels
Distorted / rattling sound at
high levels
System level set too high; Objects too close to subwoofer
Popping or thumping from
the subwoofer
System level set too high; Subwoofer level set too high; LFE level set too high
Television picture colour is
distorted
Subwoofer too close to TV. (Switch off system and TV, move units away, wait for 15 minutes,
switch on.)
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Subwoofer Maintenance
Subwoofer should only ever be cleaned with a soft dry cloth to remove fingermarks, etc.
Never touch subwoofer drive units as they can be damaged by improper handling.
Never use a vacuum cleaner to clean a subwoofer grille. Brush it carefully by hand with a soft brush.
When cleaning the floor under a subwoofer, switch it off, unplug it from the mains supply then lift it clear of the floor and move it
to another location. Replace the subwoofer after cleaning.
SERVICING
Should a fault occur with you subwoofer, please pack it correctly, using the original packing, so you can ship it safely. Product for
service should be returned to the appointed dealer from whom you purchased the product. If you experience difficulties or there
is no Wharfedale dealer in your area, contact the Wharfedale distributor for your country or the office below.
UK
IAG Service Dept.
Unit 4
St Margaret’s Way
Stukeley Meadows Industrial Estate
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6EB
England
Tel: +44 (0)1480 452561
Fax: +44 (0)1480 413403
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Specifications
WH-S8
WH-S10
Description/Format
Drive Units
Active Reflex subwoofer system
Active Dynamic-Drive IB subwoofer system
1 x (8")200mm cone long-throw
1 x (10")250mm cone long-throw
Enclosure Type
Vented box
Closed box
35Hz - 120Hz
30Hz
Frequency Response ( 3dB)
Bass Extension
30Hz - 200Hz
30Hz
Amplifier Power Output
Peak Power Output
Line Input Sensitivity
Crossover Range
Inputs
70W
215W
150W
450W
200mV for maximum output
40Hz -150Hz
200mV for maximum output
40Hz -150Hz
Stereo Line In (2 x RCA Phono)
Mono (LFE) Line In (RCA Phono)
Line In: 20kΩ
Stereo Line In (2 x RCA Phono)
Mono (LFE) Line In (RCA Phono)
Line In: 20kΩ
Input Impedance
LFE: 5kΩ
LFE: 5kΩ
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N)
Peak SPL
≥86dB
≥86dB
110dB
115dB
Features
phase inversion, low pass filter slope
adjustment, auto on/off
phase inversion, high pass output, low
pass filter slope adjustment, auto on/off
330 × 268 × 327 (mm)
8.6kg
394 × 333 × 397 (mm)
14.8kg
Dimensions (H × W × D)
Net Weight
IEC power cord, spikes as standard,
plastic feet
IEC power cord, spikes as standard,
plastic feet
Accessories
* The right is reserved to alter all performance, specification and appearance as required.
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