Wharfedale Speaker XR 1000 User Manual

XARUS  
Series  
Instruction Manual  
XR-5000  
XR-4000  
XR-3500  
XR-3000  
XR-2000  
XR-1000  
XR-CENTRE  
BRITAIN''S MOST FAAMMOUS LOUDSSPEAKERS  
 
Connecting Your Loudspeakers -Bi-Wiring  
Positioning Your Loudspeakers  
Using separate cables for treble and bass units in a Bi-Wiring configuration reduces  
intermodulation effects and improves headroom and clarity. To bi-wire, you will need to install  
two lengths of twin core cable between the amplifier and each loudspeaker.  
Conventional Loudspeakers  
Models XR 3500, XR 4000 and XR 5000 are designed to be floor standing. We suggest that they  
are positioned at least 200mmfrom the rear walls and 700mmfrom the side walls, facing  
slightly inwards. Models XR 1000, XR 2000 and XR 3000 should ideally be stand or wall  
mounted though they may be placed on a rigid shelf. The bass extension will improve if these  
speakers are operated closer to the rear walls. A useful rule of thumb is that the listener should  
be as far from the loudspeakers as they are from each other.  
Unscrew each terminal a few turns and remove the metal straps. Connect the cables between the  
amplifier and the loudspeakers as indicated above and re-tighten all the terminals securely.  
Note: Some amplifiers have two pairs of output terminals to facilitate bi-wiring but this is not  
essential. The advantages of bi-wiring are fully retained if your amplifier has only one pair of  
output terminals per channel (as in the illustration).  
If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase but may be boomy  
and indistinct. If the loudspeakers are placed further away from the walls, the inward angle may  
be increased by up to 40%, although this may restrict the width of the optimum listening  
position. The speakers should ideally be positioned so that the treble units are roughly at ear  
level to a seated listener. As personal taste plays a large role, experiment with different  
configurations and play a wide range of programmes before finalising the position of your  
speakers.  
Bi-Amplifying (Bi-Amping)  
By connecting each loudspeaker drive unit to its own dedicated amplifier the advantages of Bi-  
Wiring can be extended. If you own two identical stereo power amplifiers, your Crystal speakers  
may be Bi-Amped. For further details please consult your dealer.  
Centre Channel and Surround Connections  
The XR CEN and rear surround loudspeakers are intended for use specifically with Audio Visual  
equipment having Centre and Rear loudspeaker outputs. Connect these loudspeakers as shown,  
again observing polarity. The speakers may be connected as shown, or bi-wired.  
XR CEN Centre Loudspeaker  
The loudspeaker should be positioned centrally between the loudspeakers close to the television  
and mounted either above or below the screen.  
The loudspeaker should be located on a stable flat surface to avoid any danger of the cabinet  
moving when it is vibrated by high sound levels. If you mount the unit on top of the television,  
move it forward so that the front grilles are level with or slightly in front of the screen. This will  
reduce reflections from the screen and the top of the cabinet.  
Although you can place the centre channel  
loudspeaker under the TV monitor, this should  
always be regarded as second best. The preferred  
position is always above the monitor, as shown.  
The XR CEN uses screened drive units and may  
be placed close to a TV screen without ill-effects.  
Conventional loudspeakers should not be  
operated within 500mm of a TV screen as the  
TV  
drive unit magnets may interfere with the picture  
and cause colour distortion.  
Caution-Connecting Wires  
When connecting your loudspeakers, avoid  
trailing cables across open floor spaces where  
they can be a source of danger.  
RACK  
VIDEO  
Route cables safely under carpets or along  
room boundaries.  
 
Troubleshoothing  
If your system appears not to be working as well as you expect, the following notes may be of  
some help.  
Please read this manual together with all the manuals concerning the rest of your system.  
If, having attempted to resolve the problem, the trouble still persists, consult your dealer for  
assistance.  
Before investigating the cause of a problem, always switch off the system at the mains.  
Please bear in mind that Home Theatre systems can be quite complex and there is often a variety  
of factors involved.  
Do NOT try to remove any covers on the product or attempt to dismantle it in any way. There are  
no user serviceable parts inside and you will invalidate any warranty.  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
No Sound  
System not switched on  
Wrong source selected  
Sound lacks bass content  
Bass reproduction muddy or indistinct  
Loudspeakers wired incorrectly  
Front speakers set to Smal with no subwoofer connected  
,
,
Excessive bass distortion at low volume levels  
Bass level set too high  
LFE level set too high  
Excessive or distorted bas at high volume leves  
Distorted or rattling sounds at high volume leves  
Popping sounds or thumps from Front speaker or subwoofer  
System level set too high  
Front loudspeakers or subwoofer too close to room corners  
System level set too high  
Objects placed on Front loudspeakers or subwoofer  
System level set too high  
LFE level set too high: Subwoofer level set too high  
Indistinct sound  
Poor localisation of effects  
One or more loudspeakers is out of phase  
(See the relevant pages of this manual for the correct connection procedure)  
Television picture is distorted or there is colour distortion  
Front loudspeakers or subwoofer too close to the TV. (Switch off the system and TV. Move  
loudspeaker away. Leave 15 mins. Switch on again)  
Fruther help and advice  
A wide range of AV and audio topics can be found at the Wharfedale web site.  
Home Theater is discussed in depth at the Dolby Laboratories web site.  
The Digital Theater Systems web site is also full of interest and worth a visit.  
ww.dtsonline.com  
 
Specifications  
XR-CENTRE  
XR-2000  
15-150 W  
6 ohms  
XR-1000  
15-150 W  
6 ohms  
XR-4000  
20-200 W  
6 ohms  
XR-3000  
15-170 W  
6 ohms  
88 dB  
XR-3500  
15-170 W  
6 ohms  
90 dB  
XR-5000  
25-250 W  
6 ohms  
Recommended  
15-150 W  
Amplifier power  
Nominal Impedance  
6 ohms  
89 dB  
Sensitivity at 1m for  
2.83v input  
88 dB  
87 dB  
90 dB  
90 dB  
Freq. Response  
80Hz - 20kHz  
55Hz - 20kHz  
60Hz - 20kHz  
40Hz - 20kHz  
50Hz - 20kHz 45Hz - 20kHz  
30Hz - 20kHz  
Dimensions  
H x W x D mm  
H x W x D inches  
150x430x170  
5.9x16.9x6.7  
380x210x225  
15.0x8.3x8.9  
286x172x192  
11.3x6.8x7.6  
800x250x290  
31.5x9.8x11.4  
620x250x290  
24.4x9.8x11.4  
800x250x290  
31.5x9.8x11.4  
1080x250x290  
42.6x9.8x11.4  
Drive Units  
100mm  
bass/mid  
unit with  
polymerised  
fibre  
cone 25mm  
dome tweeter  
with Ferrofluid  
200mm  
bass/mid unit ,  
with  
polymerised  
fibre cone  
25mm dome  
tweeter  
125mm  
bass/mid  
unit with  
polymerised  
fibre cone  
25mm dome  
tweeter  
125mm  
bass/mid  
unit with  
polymerised  
fibre  
cone 25mm  
dome tweeter  
with Ferrofluid  
200mm  
bass/mid unit,  
with  
polymerised  
fibre cone  
25mm dome  
tweeter  
200mm  
bass units,  
200mm mid units  
Both with  
Polymerised fibre  
Cone 25mm  
dome tweeter  
With Ferrofluid  
2x200mm  
bass units,  
200mm mid unit  
Both with  
plymerised fibre  
cone 25mm  
dome tweeter  
with Ferrofluid  
with Ferrofluid  
with Ferrofluid  
with Ferrofluid  
Wharfedale Xarus loudspeakers are compatible with 4 and 8 Ohm amplifiers  
Service & Information  
Product service enquiries should, in the first instance, be  
referred to the supplying dealer. In cases of difficulty or for  
other product enquiries please contact the appointed  
Wharfedale distributor for the country.  
For information on other authorised service centres  
worldwide contact Wharfedale International in the U.K.  
A worldwide distributor list is available on the Wharfedale  
website:  
UK  
Wharfedale International Ltd.  
IAG House, Sovereign Court,  
Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon,  
Cambs PE29 6XU, England.  
Tel: +44 (0)1480 447700  
Loudspeaker Manufacturers since 1932  
Fax: +44 (0)1480 431767  
In 1932, when Gilbert Briggs founded the Wharfedale Wireless  
Works, his company was at the leading edge of an exciting new  
1932  
technology which was dedicated to bringing the pleasure of music  
and entertainment to a wide range of people. As the technology  
advanced Wharfedale gave many music lovers their first taste of  
High Fidelity, mounting a series of live sound demonstrations which  
excited the audio world and heralded the era of the modern hi-fi  
loudspeaker.  
USA  
IAG America, Inc.  
15 Walpole park South  
Walpole MA 02081  
Tel: +1 508 850 3950  
Today Wharfedale still takes the same uncompromising approach to  
the design and manufacture of every loudspeaker system, using high  
quality components and state-of-the-art testing to ensure consistently  
high performance. And that means that you can continue to count on  
the quality of all Wharfedale products.  
CANADA  
Korbon Trading Ltd  
6800 Kitimat Road Units 19-20  
Mississauga Ontario  
Tel: +1 905 567 1920  
The name WHARFEDALE' is a registered trademark of Wharfedale International Limited.  
Wharfedale has a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to change specification without notice.  
 
Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group.  

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