802 D3 Prestige Edition - Speaker BOWERS & WILKINS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 802 D3 Prestige Edition BOWERS & WILKINS

Carton Contents 2 Pairs of link wires 2 Midrange end caps 1 Hex key 1 Metal bar The 800 D3, 802 D3 and 803 D3 are very heavy and we strongly suggest that they are unpacked in the room in which they are to be used by two people working together. It is also a sensible precaution to remove jewellery to negate the risk of scratching the speakers’ surface nish. The table above illustrates the component parts that are packed with the 800 D3, 802 D3 and 803 D3. In the unlikely event that anything is missing please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the speakers. The heavier bass/midrange grilles attach magnetically and are packed in a separate compartment to prevent movement in transit. Tweeter diaphragms are very delicate and easily damaged. In the 800 Series Diamond we include a steel grille mesh that can protect the tweeter from many forms of damage. However, you should still exercise care when handling and cleaning your loudspeakers. Environmental Information This product complies with international directives, including but not limited to:

i. the Restriction of Hazardous Substances

(RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment,

ii. the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and

restriction of CHemicals (REACH)

iii. the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE). Consult your local waste disposal authority for guidance on how properly to recycle or dispose of this product. Contents ENGLISH 4

Speaker Installation 800 D3, 802 D3 and 803 D3 are intended to be oor mounted only and are supplied on wheels to aid with positioning. It is important to ensure that they stand rmly on the oor using the spike feet supplied whenever possible. Note:Ifyouareinstallingtheproductonverythick carpetsuchthatthewheelspreventthespeaker fromrestingsolelyonthespikes,youmaywishto removethewheelsfromthebottomoftheplinth, usinga5mmhex(Allen)key.Duetotheweightof thespeakers,removalofthewheelsshouldonlybe undertakenbytwopeople–onetotiltthespeaker sidewaysandholditwhiletheotherremoves thewheels. Once the speakers are in the correct position the spikes, inbuilt in the plinth, can be released. Placing your ngers in the gap between the plinth and the oor locate the four spike cups. If your speaker is positioned on a hard oor leave the spike cups in place to protect the ooring. If your speaker is on carpet remove the four spike cups, which are held magnetically, and retain them for future use. This will reveal the spike ready for it to be lowered into position. Directly above each spike/spike cup you will feel a three pronged locking nut. Using your ngers, spin the locking nut, as directed above in step 2, to lower the spike/spike cup towards the oor. If the locking nut is too tight to turn, insert the supplied metal bar into the hole at the end of one of the prongs and turn; releasing the locking nut (see above illustration). As the spike/spike cup meets the oor continue to turn the locking nut lifting the speaker off its wheels. Repeat this process with all four spikes/spike cups and adjust the height to ensure the speaker rests rmly without rocking. To lock the spikes/spike cups in place insert the metal bar into one of the four holes in the spikes. Using the metal bar to stop the spike turning, rotate the locking nut, as directed above in step 5. Once the locking nut is released, remove the metal bar and continue to spin the locking nut returning it to its locked position in the plinth. To ensure the locking nut is tightly locked in place reinsert the metal bar into one of the four holes on the spike. With the metal bar holding the spike in position, use your ngers to turn the locking nut until it can no longer rotate. Repeat this for each spike. If the speaker needs to be repositioned the spikes must be returned back into the plinth before the product is moved. To do this insert the metal bar into one of the four holes on the spike. With the metal bar holding the spike in position, use your ngers to turn the locking nut, as directed above in step 2, releasing it. Then continue to spin the locking nut until it can no longer rotate; this will ensure the locking nut and spike are engaged. Now turn the locking nut, as directed above in step 3, and the spike will start ascending back into the plinth. Once the spike has been returned to the plinth replace the spike cup (if removed) and the speaker can now be repositioned.7 ENGLISH Home Theatre Systems If the speakers are to be used for the front channels in a home theatre system, they should be placed closer together than for 2-channel audio, because the surround channels tend to widen the image. Positioning the speakers within approximately 0.5m of the sides of the screen will also help keep the sound image in scale with the visual image. As with conventional stereo positioning, the speakers should ideally be at least 0.5m away from any side walls. All connections should be made with the audio equipment switched off. The 800 D3, 802 D3 and 803 D3 speaker terminals accept a variety of cable terminations: 4mm banana plugs, 6mm and 8mm (1/4 in and 5/16 in) spades, or bare wires up to 4mm (5/32 in) diameter. Important Safety Notice In certain countries, notably those in Europe, the use of 4mm banana plugs is considered a potential safety hazard, because they may be inserted into the holes of unshuttered mains supply sockets. In order to comply with European CENELEC safety regulations, the 4mm holes in the ends of the terminals are blocked by plastic pins. If you are using the products in any country where these conditions apply, you should ensure that any banana plugs cannot be used in an unsafe manner by children or other uninformed persons. Ask your dealer for advice when selecting speaker cable. Keep its total impedance below the maximum recommended in the speaker specication and use a low inductance cable to avoid attenuation of high frequencies.

5 Channels 7 Channels Recommended Speaker Positioning In either stereo or home theatre installations, try to ensure that the immediate surroundings of each speaker are similar in acoustic character. For example, if one speaker is adjacent to bare walls while the other is adjacent to soft furnishings and curtains, both the overall sound quality and the stereo image are likely to be compromised. Conventional Stereo Systems To begin with, the speakers should be positioned between 1.5m and 3m apart at two corners of an equilateral triangle completed by the listening area at the third corner. The speakers should be approximately 0.5m away from the back wall, and at least 0.5m away from any side walls (above). >0.5m >0.5m >0.5m 110° - 130° ~40° 5 Channels 7 Channels 1.5m - 3m8 ENGLISH There are two pairs of terminals at the back of each speaker that enable bi-wiring (top left). For single wire connection, t the supplied link wires to join the like polarity terminals together. Bi-wiring can improve the resolution of low-level detail. Ensure that the positive terminals on the speaker (with red ring) are connected to the positive output terminal on the amplier and the negative terminals on the speaker (with black ring) are always connected to the negative output terminal on the amplier. Incorrect connection will not result in damage but will cause poor stereo imaging and loss of bass. Always screw the terminal caps down fully to prevent rattles. Before ne tuning, make sure that all the connections in the installation are correct and secure. Moving the speakers further from the walls will generally reduce the volume of bass. Space behind the speakers will also help to create an aural impression of depth. Conversely, moving the speakers closer to the walls will increase the volume of bass. If the bass seems uneven with frequency this will most probably be due to resonance modes in the listening room. Even small changes in the position of the speakers or the listening position can have a profound effect on how these resonances affect the sound. Try moving the listening position or locating the speakers along a different wall. The presence and position of large pieces of furniture can also inuence resonance modes. If the central image lacks focus, try moving the speakers closer together or angling them inward so that they point at a location just in front of the listening position. If the sound is too bright, increasing the amount of soft furnishing in the room (heavier curtains for example) may help balance the sound. Conversely, reducing the amount of soft furnishing may help brighten a dull sound. For the most discerning listening, remove the bass/ midrange grilles by gripping around their edges and gently pulling them away from the cabinet.

ENGLISH The performance of the speaker will change subtly during the initial listening period. If the speaker has been stored in a cold environment, the damping compounds and suspension materials of the drive units will take some time to recover their correct mechanical properties. The drive unit suspensions will also loosen up during the rst hours of use. The time taken for the speaker to achieve its intended performance will vary depending on previous storage conditions and how it is used. As a guide, allow up to a week for the temperature effects to stabilise and 15 hours of average use for the mechanical parts to attain their intended design characteristics.

ii. de Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and

restriction of CHemicals (REACH);

ii. η οδηγία Registration, Evaluation,

i. RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

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B&W Gr oup Ltd. whose r egistered office is situated at Dale Road, W orthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BH, United Kingdom declar e under our sole responsibility that the products: 800 D3, 802 D3 and 803 D3 comply with the EU Electr o-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC, in pursuance of which the following standar ds have been applied: EN 61000-6-1 : 2007 EN 61000-6-3 : 2007 EN 55020 : 2007 EN 55013 : 2001 and comply with the EU General Pr oduct Safety 2001/95/EC, in pursuance of which the following standar d has been applied: BS EN 60065:2002 + A12:2011 This declaration attests that the manufacturing pr ocess quality control and product documentation accor d with the need to assure continued compliance. The attention of the user is drawn to any special measur es regar ding the use of this equipment that may be detailed in the owner’ s manual. Signed: G Edwar