Diamond 11.cs - Pregnant Wharfedale - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Diamond 11.cs Wharfedale

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WAARSCHUWINGS! PRECAUCIONES! ATENÇÃO! 注意!

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3 STANDARD LAUTSPRECHERANSCHLUSSE COLLEGAMENTO CONVENZIONALE

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Before installing this product read all these instructions. (A+B)

Before making any connections, switch the tier off.

When you switch on your system or change sources, set the volume control at minimum and turn the level up gradually.

DO NOT use your amplifier at full volume.

Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired and are in phase.

DO NOT subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold, heat, humidity or sunlight.

DO NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeaker cabinets.

DO NOT connect your loudspeaker to the mains supply.

DO NOT attempt to dismantle the loudspeaker. There are no user serviceable parts inside it and you will void the warranty.

WARNUNGS!

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GBR After taking out the top-most packing piece the loudspeakers can be lifted from the carton and the polythene bags removed. Check each loudspeaker after unpacking and in the event of any transit damage, immediately contact your Wharfedale dealer. We suggest you retain the packaging.

GBR Your loudspeakers use two or four terminals.

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graph TD
    A["Component 1"] --> B["HL"]
    C["Component 2"] --> B
    D["Component 3"] --> B
    B --> E["Output"]
    F["Input"] --> B
    G["Input"] --> B
    H["Input"] --> B
    I["Input"] --> B
    J["Input"] --> B
    K["Input"] --> B
    L["Input"] --> B
    M["Input"] --> B
    N["Input"] --> B
    O["Input"] --> B
    P["Input"] --> B
    Q["Input"] --> B
    R["Input"] --> B
    S["Input"] --> B
    T["Input"] --> B
    U["Input"] --> B
    V["Input"] --> B
    W["Input"] --> B
    X["Input"] --> B
    Y["Input"] --> B
    Z["Input"] --> B
    AA["Input"] --> B
    AB["Input"] --> B
    AC["Input"] --> B
    AD["Input"] --> B
    AE["Input"] --> B
    AF["Input"] --> B
    AG["Input"] --> B
    AH["Input"] --> B
    AI["Input"] --> B
    AJ["Input"] --> B
    AK["Input"] --> B
    AL["Input"] --> B
    AM["Input"] --> B
    AN["Input"] --> B
    AO["Input"] --> B
    AP["Input"] --> B
    AQ["Input"] --> B
    AR["Input"] --> B
    AS["Input"] --> B
    AT["Input"] --> B

CAUTION!

ATTENTION!

WARNUNG!

WAARSCHUWING!

AVVERTENZE!

PRECAUCION!

ATENÇÃO!

注意！

GBR Before making any connections, switch the amplifier off.

GBR Loudspeaker cable is polarity coded along one edge. Split the cable to a depth of about 25mm and strip 8mm of insulation from each wire. If the cable is stranded, twist the strands together.

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GBR Unscrew each terminal. Thread the bare end of the cable through the cross-hole ensuring there are no loose strands. Tighten securely.

GBR Remove the metal links connecting the pairs of terminals. In the case of bi-wiring connect each of the red terminals on the speaker via separate cables to the red output terminal on the amplifier. Repeat the process for the black terminals. Take care that the left channel outputs are fed to the left hand speakers and similarly for the right hand side. Bi-amping is similar but requires the use of two stereo amplifiers.

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ROOM POSITIONING

DISPOSITION DES ENCEINTES

GBR Your loudspeakers offer great flexibility of positioning. Depending upon the model they can be positioned upon shelves, on stands or directly on the floor. All the models can be positioned as close as 0.7m - 1m from a side facing wall. There must be a distance of at least 0.2m - 1m between the backs of the cabinets and the walls. If the loudspeakers are positioned close to the wall they should ideally be angled inwards slightly and be 3 metres apart.

2 - 4 metres >700mm 15 40° >200 mm

2-4m >200mm

7 HOME CINEMA (1)

graph TD
    A["Component C"] -->|+| B["Component L"]
    A -->|-| C["Component R"]
    B --> D["Component R"]
    C --> E["Component L"]
    D --> F["Output"]
    E --> G["Output"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

graph TD
    subgraph Component_C
        A1["Black Pump"] -->|+| B1["Red Pump"]
        A2["Black Pump"] -->|-| B2["Red Pump"]
        A3["Black Pump"] -->|+| B3["Red Pump"]
        A4["Black Pump"] -->|-| B4["Red Pump"]
        A5["Black Pump"] -->|+| B5["Red Pump"]
        A6["Black Pump"] -->|-| B6["Red Pump"]
        A7["Black Pump"] -->|+| B7["Red Pump"]
        A8["Black Pump"] -->|-| B8["Red Pump"]
        A9["Black Pump"] -->|+| B9["Red Pump"]
        A10["Black Pump"] -->|-| B10["Red Pump"]
        A11["Black Pump"] -->|+| B11["Red Pump"]
        A12["Black Pump"] -->|-| B12["Red Pump"]
        A13["Black Pump"] -->|+| B13["Red Pump"]
        A14["Black Pump"] -->|-| B14["Red Pump"]
        A15["Black Pump"] -->|+| B15["Red Pump"]
        A16["Black Pump"] -->|-| B16["Red Pump"]
        A17["Black Pump"] -->|+| B17["Red Pump"]
        A18["Black Pump"] -->|-| B18["Red Pump"]
        A19["Black Pump"] -->|+| B19["Red Pump"]
        A20["Black Pump"] -->|-| B20["Red Pump"]
        A21["Black Pump"] -->|+| B21["Red Pump"]
        A22["Black Pump"] -->|-| B22["Red Pump"]
        A23["Black Pump"] -->|+| B23["Red Pump"]
        A24["Black Pump"] -->|-| B24["Red Pump"]
        A25["Black Pump"] -->|+| B25["Red Pump"]
        A26["Black Pump"] -->|-| B26["Red Pump"]
        A27["Black Pump"] -->|+| B27["Red Pump"]
        A28["Black Pump"] -->|-| B28["Red Pump"]
        A29["Black Pump"] -->|+| B29["Red Pump"]
        A30["Black Pump"] -->|-| B30["Red Pump"]
        A31["Black Pump"] -->|+| B31["Red Pump"]
        A32["Black Pump"] -->|-| B32["Red Pump"]
        A33["Black Pump"] -->|+| B33["Red Pump"]
        A34["Black Pump"] -->|-| B34["Red Pump"]
        A35["Black Pump"] -->|+| B35["Red Pump"]
        A36["Black Pump"] -->|-| B36["Red Pump"]
        A37["Black Pump"] -->|+| B37["Red Pump"]
        A38["Black Pump"] -->|-| B38["Red Pump"]
        A39["Black Pump"] -->|+| B39["Red Pump"]
        A40["Black Pump"] -->|-| B40["Red Pump"]
        A41["Black Pump"] -->|+| B41["Red Pump"]
        A42["Black Pump"] -->|-| B42["Red Pump"]
        A43["Black Pump"] -->|+| B43["Red Pump"]
        A44["Black Pump"] -->|-| B44["Red Pump"]
        A45["Black Pump"] -->|+| B45["Red Pump"]
        A46["Black Pump"] -->|-| B46["Red Pump"]
        A47["Black Pump"] -->|+| B47["Red Pump"]
        A48["Black Pump"] -->|-| B48["Red Pump"]
        A49["Black Pump"] -->|+| B49["Red Pump"]
        A50["Black Pump"] -->|-| B50["Red Pump"]
        A51["Black Pump"] -->|+| B51["Red Pump"]
        A52["Black Pump"] -->|-| B52["Red Pump"]
        A53["Black Pump"] -->|+| B53["Red Pump"]
        A54["Black Pump"] -->|-| B54["Red Pump"]
        A55["Black Pump"] -->|+| B55["Red Pump"]
        A56["Black Pump"] -->|-| B56["Red Pump"]
        A57["Black Pump"] -->|+| B57["Red Pump"]
        A58["Black Pump"] -->|-| B58["Red Pump"]
        A59["Black Pump"] -->|+| B59["Red Pump"]
        A60["Black Pump"] -->|-| B60["Red Pump"]
        A61["Black Pump"] -->|+| B61["Red Pump"]
        A62["Black Pump"] -->|-| B62["Red Pump"]
        A63["Black Pump"] -->|+| B63["Red Pump"]
        A64["Black Pump"] -->|-| B64["Red Pump"]
        A65["Black Pump"] -->|+| B65["Red Pump"]
        A66["Black Pump"] -->|-| B66["Red Pump"]
        A67["Black Pump"] -->|+| B67["Red Pump"]
        A68["Black Pump"] -->|-| B68["Red Pump"]
        A69["Black Pump"] -->|+| B69["Red Pump"]
        A70["Black Pump"] -->|-| B70["Red Pump"]
        A71["Black Pump"] -->|+| B71["Red Pump"]
        A72["Black Pump"] -->|-| B72["Red Pump"]
        A73["Black Pump"] -->|+| B73["Red Pump"]
        A74["Black Pump"] -->|-| B74["Red Pump"]
        A75["Black Pump"] -->|+| B75["Red Pump"]
        A76["Black Pump"] -->|-| B76["Red Pump"]
        A77["Black Pump"] -->|+| B77["Red Pump"]
        A78["Black Pump"] -->|-| B78["Red Pump"]
        A79["Black Pump"] -->|+| B79["Red Pump"]
        A80["Black Pump"] -->|-| B80["Red Pump"]

8 HOME CINEMA (2)

>450mm >450mm DVD etc.

400mm >1m

GBR The centre channel loudspeaker is usually placed on top of the TV monitor or on a shelf or in a cabinet below the screen.

5.1 SUB WOOFER

5.1 DFS SUB WOOFER

6.1 SUB WOOFER

6.1 DFS SUB WOOFER

7.1 SUB WOOFER

7.1 DFS SUB WOOFER

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SOUND LEVEL

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GBR It is important that the centre, front and rear speakers are set to the same sound level as perceived from the listening position. Follow your AV processor handbook instructions carefully, especially the section concerned with setting up relative loudspeaker levels.

GBR The cabinets can be occasionally wiped with a damp (not wet) cloth. Spray polishes can be used but they must not be sprayed onto the grilles or drive units. Spray the polish onto a cleaning cloth not the loudspeaker.

In the unlikely even that your unit develops a fault you should return it to your Wharfedale dealer using the original packing to ensure safe shipping. The terms of your warranty may vary in different countries but in all cases the guarantee excludes:

All damage caused through accident, misuse, wear and tear, neglect, incorrect installation, adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel. Liability for damage or loss occurring in transit to or from the purchaser.

Wharfedale will not be liable for any consequential damage, loss or injury, arising from or in conjunction with this equipment.

GBR The warranty on this product if it is sold outside the United Kingdom shall comply with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product.

Service Addresses, UK & USA

IAG Service Centre

IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road,

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire,

PE29 7DL, UK

Tel: [phone]

Fax: + 44 (0) 1480 413403

IAG America, Inc.

15 Walpole Park South

Walpole

MA 02081

USA

Tel: [phone]

Fax [phone]

Wharfedale International Ltd., IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK

Tel: + 44 (0) 1480 452561 www.wharfedale.co.uk

Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group.

DIAMOND 11 SERIES

DIAMOND11.0

DIAMOND11.1

DIAMOND11.2

DIAMOND11.3

DIAMOND11.4

DIAMOND11.5

DIAMOND11.CC

DIAMOND11.CS

DIAMOND11.CM

DIAMOND11.SR

DIAMOND11.DFS

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Important Safety Information

Before installing this product read all these instructions!

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.

Before making any connections, switch all the units in your system off at the mains.

Set the volume control at minimum when you switch on your system or change sources, and turn the level up gradually.

DO NOT use your amplifier at full volume.

Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired.

DO NOT subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold, heat, humidity or sunlight.

Loudspeakers should not be placed directly facing other hi-fi units, or share the same shelf or cabinet.

DO NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeakers.

Some manufacturers forbid the placing of objects on top of their TV sets. Check your TV handbook before installing the speaker directly on your TV set. Consult your TV dealer if you are in any doubt.

DO NOT connect speaker terminals to the mains supply.

DO NOT dismantle the loudspeaker. There are no user serviceable parts inside it and you will void the warranty by doing so.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this device.

Unpacking Your Loudspeaker

Diamond 11 loudspeakers come in different shapes and sizes. If you are unpacking a floor stander, please remember that these units are heavy. We suggest that you have someone to assist you.

Lift the loudspeaker carefully out of the packing. DO NOT try and lift the loudspeaker using the protective bag.

Unpack the accessories carefully.

If there is any sign of damage or if the contents are incomplete, report this to your dealer as soon as possible.

Retain the packing for future safe transport of the product. If you dispose of the packing, do so with respect to any recycling provisions in your area.

Attaching the Spikes to Floorstanding Models - 11.3, 11.4, 11.5

• Make sure you have plenty of unobstructed working space.
- Place a soft cloth on the floor to protect the loudspeaker.
• Invert the loudspeaker onto the cloth.
• Thread a locknut onto each spike and loosely rub it up the thread.
- Thread the spikes into the spike inserts. Tighten them finger tight.
- Invert the loudspeaker. Be careful not to damage the floor with the spikes.

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Levelling the Loudspeakers

When the speaker is upright: You will probably find that the speaker will wobble with one spike not contacting the floor. Adjust this spike until all four spikes are in contact to the floor.

With the aid of a spirit level move each spike in and out until the loudspeaker is level and sitting squarely on all four spikes without rocking.

Now tighten each locknut securely against the collar in the plinth to secure the spike.

Screw in rubber feet are provided for use on wood or stone floors etc. and should be attached in the same manner as the spikes.

Preparing the Diamond 11 Loudspeakers

Stands and Brackets

The bookshelf loudspeakers are intended primarily for stand mounting, though they can be mounted on wall brackets or even on sturdy shelves. The quality of loudspeaker stands greatly influences the performance of your loudspeakers, please do not use flimsy products.

Centre Channel Loudspeakers

Each centre channel loudspeaker is supplied with one set of mounting feet. By using combination of large and small feet the loudspeaker may be angled to point directly at the listening position. This will be found useful when the centre speaker is positioned under the TV screen.

Cables and Connectors

Choosing Loudspeaker Cable

Specialist audio cable usually offers better performance than general purpose 'bell' or 'zip' wire.

Choose a cable of suitable diameter – cable that is too thin will limit the dynamics of the sound and may impair the bass response. Audio cable is polarised, with two cores of different colours, or often a raised rib or coloured tracer in the case of twin cable. Before you purchase your cable, give careful thought to the positioning of your loudspeakers.

This is especially the case if you are bi-wiring your loudspeakers.

Cable lengths to loudspeaker pairs should be the same for left and right channels in order to equalise the signal transmission. Allow some slack in your speaker cables so you can alter their position to best advantage.

40mm 10mm

Preparing Loudspeaker Cable

Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm. Carefully strip the insulation from each end, leaving about 10mm of bare wire. If the cable is stranded, lightly twist to gather any loose strands.

Connecting Screw Terminals

All loudspeakers use screw terminals.

Unscrew the terminal. Insert the bare end of the cable into the hole in the base of the terminal. Tighten securely.

When connecting terminals make sure you leave no strands of bare wire that can short across to adjacent terminals.

As an alternative to bare wire you can use specialist spade connectors. Your Wharfedale dealer will be pleased to advise you on this issue.

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Crossover Networks

Bi-Wireable Networks

Most speakers in the Diamond 11 floorspeaker use a special bi-wireable crossover panel with four terminal binding posts. Please follow the drawing carefully to see the correct orientation of the loudspeaker terminals. The upper terminals connect to the treble unit, the lower pair to the bass unit. As supplied, the treble terminal pairs connected to the bass terminal pair via removable metal straps. These should be left in place for standard installations.

HV F + BAS S + HV F + BAS S -

Why Bi-Wire?

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.

D11 bookshelf & centre D11.0 & D11.1 & D11.SR

Standard Networks

The D11.0, D11.1, D11.2 compact monitor, the D11.CC and D11.CS, D11.CM compact centre channel speaker D11.SR, D11.DFS compact surround channel speaker. None of the above loudspeakers are bi-wireable as smaller loudspeakers derive no particular advantages from bi-wiring.

Positioning the Front Loudspeakers

The 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5 models are designed to be floor standing. We suggest that they are positioned at least 200mm from the rear walls and 700mm from the side walls, facing slightly inwards. The 11.0 and 11.1 11.2 models should be stand or wall mounted though they may be placed on a rigid shelf. The bass extension will improve if the small speakers are operated closer to the rear wall.

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 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.

A useful rule of thumb is that the listener should be as for from the loudspeakers as they are from each other. The speakers should ideally be positioned so that the treble units are roughly at ear level to s 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.

2 - 4 metres >0.7metre 15 - 40° 11.0 - 11.2 >50 mm 11.3 - 11.5 >200 mm

Positioning the Centre Loudspeaker

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The centre channel loudspeaker should be positioned centrally between the loudspeakers, close to the television and mounted above or below the screen.

The loudspeaker should be located on a stable flat surface to avoid any cabinet movement at high sound levels. If you mount the unit above the television, move it forward so that the front grille sits slightly in front of the screen and the top of the cabinet.

A custom stand is available for the model which allows the loudspeaker to be positioned under a wall mounted monitor and has an adjustable vertical tilt for optimal dispersion.

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Positioning Surround Loudspeakers

Diamond11.SR Surround Loudspeakers

The speakers should ideally be sited 600 mm-1.5 metres above the listening position and 2.5-3.5 metres apart, central to the listener and behind the listening position, preferably on a rear wall. If the listening position is some distance from a rear wall, the speakers may be mounted on opposite side walls but always behind the listening position.

Ensure that the wall is sound and can support the product. Drill two 5mm holes in the wall 180mm apart.

Fix a suitable No 8 round head screw firmly into each hole using appropriate wall plugs. Leave a stub of 5mm protruding from the wall.

Connect the loudspeakers. Align the holes in the mounting brackets over the screw and carefully lower the unit onto the screws. The speaker should now be securely attached with the spacers resting against the wall. Now connect the speakers to the amplifier.

180 mm ② X2 ③

Connecting the Front Loudspeakers

Standard Connection

Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel, and prepare the ends. Unscrew each terminal a few turns. Connect the red, positive (+) terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding red, positive (+) amplifier terminal. Connect the black, negative (-) terminals similarly. Tighten the terminals securely. Repeat this procedure for the Right channel.

AMPLIFIER R.SPKR L.SPKR

Bi-Wiring

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.

BI-WIRED CONNECTION HF+ HF- LSPKR LSPKR LSPKR HF+ HF- LF+ LF- LSPKR LF+

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 speakers may be bi-amped. For further details please consult your dealer.

AMPLIFIER R.SPKR + L.SPKR + TREBLE HF+ HF- HF- AMPLIFIER R.SPKR + L.SPKR + BASS LF+ LF- LF+

Connecting Centre Loudspeaker

The Centre channel speaker may be connected as shown, or bi-wired.

RIGHT REAR LEFT CENTRE RIGHT FRONT LEFT SUB WOOFER

Setting Up a Home Theatre System

Placement

Front and Effects Channels: The front loudspeakers are placed on either side of the television screen, 2 to 3 metres apart. The speakers should be angled slightly so they car aimed towards the listeners.

We recommend placing the rear effects speakers in a high position, behind the listener's head. If the rear or side walls are a long way from the listening seat, consider stand mounting the loudspeakers. If the centre loudspeaker is very high or low, angle it towards the listener's ear level.

The front faces of the centre and surround loudspeakers should also be in line as far as possible.

Subwoofer: As the ear is unable to detect the direction from which deep bass originates, you have freedom to 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 of a home theatre system can be enhanced by 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 of these systems will depend on the capabilities of your processor and you should be guided by those instructions, we would make some observation.

For 6.1 and 7.1 formats the listening seat should not be too close to the rear wall.

Optimising the time delay so that information from all speakers arrives the listening seat coherently is critical of the benefits of these systems are to be fully realised.

Dolby Labs Recommended Placement for Multichannel Home Theater Systems

Left Front Centre LFE Right Front 22° 30° Left Surround Right Surround 90° 110° 135° 150° Right Back Left Back (Single Back channel for 6.1)

Setting Loudspeaker Sizes and Levels

If you are not using a subwoofer: Set the Front speakers to 'Large'. Set the 'Subwoofer' option on the processor to 'Off' or 'No'. The Front channels will now receive all the system bass.

If you are using a subwoofer: When set to 'Small' all the system bass will go into the subwoofer. If you choose 'Large' the Front channel bass will be reproduced from the Front speakers. Follow the instructions on 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 of each channel until all channels are reproduced at equal loudness.

On some programme material the surround channel may seem lower than the front. Do not readjust this level. You may, however, need to adjust the subwoofer output level. Avoid setting too high a level or you will swamp the sound with bass. This can be 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 be between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock.

Delay and LFE Settings

Many A/V processor feature delay settings. The purpose of delay is to enable surround and dialogue information to arrive at the listener's ears at the same time as the front channels, even when the listening seat is in a non-ideal position. On some processors, this can be achieved by setting the distance from the listening position to each speaker, but other system allow only a time delay setting.

Rear Delay: If the listening position is equidistant from the front and rear speakers, set a low delay setting. The closer the listener is to the rear speakers this higher the delay setting used should be.

Centre Delay: If the centre speaker is level with (or slightly behind) the front speakers, set the delay to zero. If the centre speaker is forward of the front speakers, increase the delay.

LFE: In the cinema the low frequency effects channel is an extra bass channel with its own subwoofer. In domestic systems the LFE channel typically feeds into the subwoofer. Where no subwoofer is used, the LFE signal is combined with the front channels and sent to the front speakers. When you set the LFE level at your A/V processor, use care as powerful low frequencies can overload domestic loudspeakers. If you hear popping or thumping noises coming from the front loudspeakers or subwoofer, immediately turn the A/V processor's volume level down and then lower the LFE level. This should cure the problem. If it does not, lower the volume level at the subwoofer (if you are using one) until the problem disappears.

Phase: Please read the relevant sections of your A/V amplifier manual and familiarise yourself with the various issues. If you are unsure, consult your dealer for help. A home theatre system should have a precise front stage, a diffuse rear stage and good localization of dialogue. If the colours on the loudspeaker terminals do not correspond with those on the amplifier, the sound will appear poorly focused or 'out of 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) is essential whether the system is stereo or multichannel. This is especially important if you are bi-wiring – if only one element in a bi-wired system is incorrectly connected (out of phase), the effects can be very noticeable yet hard to pinpoint.

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 the unit to your dealer.

Symptom Possible Cause
No Sound System not switched on; Speaker	cables shorting terminals out; Wrong source selected
Sound lacks bass content Subwoofer not switched on
Lack of bass reproduction Subwoofer phase	incorrect; Subwoofer crossover control too low
Excessive bass distortion at low volumes Subwoofer set to high; LFE level set too high; Subwoofer incorrectly wired
Excessive or distorted bass at high levels	System level set too high; Bass control set too high; Subwoofer too close to room corners
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

Looking After Your Loudspeaker

• Your loudspeakers use special hardwearing sealed finish. They should not be waxed or treated with spray polishes which will smear and dim the finish. Occasionally polish them with a dry or barely moist cloth to remove dust and finger marks, etc.
• If you play the speakers with the grilles off exercise great care. NEVER operate speakers with the grilles off if there are children or pets in the house.
  • Occasionally, remove the loudspeaker grilles and brush them gently with a soft brush before replacing them carefully.
  • NEVER use a vacuum cleaner to clean loudspeaker grilles.
• NEVER stand objects on your loudspeakers. In particular do not stand flowers etc. on them – they are not jardinières!
• Avoid getting any liquid behind the grille. If you spill liquid on your loudspeakers, take them to your dealer for attention before using them again.
  • DO NOT open the speakers, there are no user serviceable parts inside.
• NEVER touch the drive units either with an object or your hands.

Quality Assurance

Your loudspeakers have been constructed to the highest standards. From top grade furniture construction and finish to carefully designed and selected acoustic components, Wharfedale speakers are built to provide a lifetime of sonic pleasure. We hope you will derive many years of good service from our products.

Servicing

In the unlikely event that your unit develops a fault you should return it to your Wharfedale dealer using the original packing to ensure safe shipping.

The terms of your guarantee may vary in different countries. However, in all cases the guarantee excludes:

Liability for damage or loss occurring in transit to or from the purchaser.

All damage caused through accident, misuse, wear and tear, neglect, incorrect installation, adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel.

Wharfedale will not be liable for any consequential damage, loss or injury, arising from or in conjunction with this equipment.

Service Centre Address

For technical support, servicing or product queries and information please contact either your local retailer or the office below.

UK

IAG Service Dept.

13/14 Glebe Road

Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire

PE29 7DL

UK

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

For information on other authorised service centres worldwide contact Wharfedale International, UK.

A world wide distributors list is available on the Wharfedale website: www.wharfedale.co.uk

Specifications

Model

General description

Design philosophy and core technology

Enclosure type

Transducer complement

ABR

Bass driver

Midrange driver

Treble driver

Full-range driver

AV shield

Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)

Recommended amplifier power

Peak power handling

Peak SPL

Nominal impedance

Minimum impedance

Frequency response (+/-3dB)

Bass extension (-6dB)

Crossover frequency

Cabinet Volume (in litres)

Dimensions (mm)

Height (on plinth)

Width

Depth (with terminals)

Carton size

Net weight

Gross weight

Diamond 11.0

2-way bookshelf speaker

bass reflex

2-way

4"(100mm) Woven Kevlar Cone

1"(25mm) Textile Dome

No

85dB

15-75W

90dB

8Ω Compatible

3.7Ω

75Hz \~ 20kHz

64Hz

2.3kHz

3.951

255mm

155mm

(165+10)mm

425*255*340mm

3.1kg/pcs

7.2kg/ctn

Diamond 11.1

2-way bookshelf speaker

bass reflex

2-way

5"(130mm) Woven Kevlar Cone

1"(25mm) Textile Dome

No

87dB

25-100W

95dB

8Ω Compatible

3.8Ω

55Hz \~ 20kHz

45Hz

2.4kHz

11.11

310mm

194mm

(285+32)mm

520*385*435mm

6.8kg/pcs

14.8kg/ctn

Diamond 11.2

2-way bookshelf speaker

bass reflex

2-way

6.5"(150mm) Woven Kevlar Cone

1"(25mm) Textile Dome

No

88dB

25-125W

96dB

8Ω Compatible

3.8Ω

48Hz - 20kHz

40Hz

2.3kHz

13.2L

355mm

221mm

(290+32)mm

580*390*460mm

9.0kg/pcs

19.4kg/ctn

Model

General description

Design philosophy and core technology

Enclosure type

Transducer complement

ABR

Bass driver

Midrange driver

Treble driver

Full-range driver

AV shield

Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)

Recommended amplifier power

Peak power handling

Peak SPL

Nominal impedance

Minimum impedance

Frequency response (+/-3dB)

Bass extension (-6dB)

Crossover frequency

Cabinet Volume (in litres)

Dimensions (mm)

Height (on plinth)

Width

Depth (with terminals)

Carton size

Net weight

Gross weight

Diamond 11.3

2.5-way floorstanding speaker

bass reflex

2.5-way

5"(130mm) Woven Kevlar Cone

5"(130mm) Woven Kevlar Cone

1"(25mm) Textile Dome

No

90dB

25-150W

103dB

8Ω Compatible

3.8Ω

441Hz \~ 20kHz

35Hz

2.1kHz

29.21.

(875+25)mm

194mm

(285+38)mm

385*285*1000mm

15.0kg/pcs

16.8/kg/ctn

Diamond 11.4

3-way floorstanding speaker

bass reflex

3-way

6.5"(150mm) Woven Kevlar

Conex2

4"(100mm) Woven Kevlar Cone

1"(25mm) Textile Dome

No

91dB

25-175W

105dB

8Ω Compatible

3.8Ω

42Hz - 20kHz

33Hz

630Hz & 2.5kHz

Mid internal 12.0L

Bass internal 30.9L

(985+25)mm

222mm

(320+38)mm

440*335*1115mm

24.0kg/pcs

25.4kg/ctn

Diamond 11.5

3-way floorstanding speaker

bass reflex

3-way

8"(200mm) Woven Kevlar Conex2

4"(100mm) Woven Kevlar Cone

1"(25mm) Textile Dome

No

90dB

25-200W

112dB

8Ω Compatible

3.5Ω

351Hz \~ 20kHz

28Hz

570Hz & 2.6kHz

Mid internal 10.71

Bass internal 63.0L

(1125+25)mm

290mm

(350+38)mm

490*400*1270mm

33.5kg/pcs

35.4kg/ctn

	Diamond 11.CC	Diamond 11.CS	Diamond 11.CM
Model	2-way centre speaker	2-way centre speaker	2-way centre speaker
General description
Design philosophy and core technology
Enclosure type	bass reflex	bass reflex	closed-box system
Transducer complement	2-way	2-way	2-way
ABR
Bass driver	4"(100mm) Woven Kevlar Cone X2	5"(130mm) Woven Kevlar Cone x 2	5"(130mm) Woven Kevlar Cone x 4
Midrange driver
Treble driver	1"(25mm) Textile Dome	1"(25mm) Textile Dome	1"(25mm) Textile Dome
Full-range driver
AV shield	No	no	no
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)	87dB	87dB	94dB
Recommended amplifier power	25-100W	25-150W	25-200W
Peak power handling
Peak SPL	95dB	98dB	108dB
Nominal impedance	8Ω Compatible	8Ω Compatible	4Ω
Minimum impedance	3.7Ω	4.8Ω	3.6Ω
Frequency response (+/-3dB)	85Hz - 20kHz	65Hz - 20kHz	95Hz - 20kHz
Bass extension (-6dB)	75Hz	55Hz	85Hz
Crossover frequency	2.3kHz	2.3kHz	2.3kHz
Cabinet Volume (in litres)	5.0L	11.0L	21.2L
Dimensions (mm)
Height (on plinth)	(145+10)mm	(170+10)mm	(170+10)mm
Width	420mm	480mm	810mm
Depth (with terminals)	(138+32)mm	(200+32)mm	(220+32)mm
Carton size	250*245*525mm	600*320*285mm	900*320*270mm
Net weight	5.0kg/pcs	7.6kg/pcs	14.2kg/pcs
Gross weight	5.8kg/ctn	8.6kg/ctn	16.1kg/ctn

Model

General description

Design philosophy and core technology

Enclosure type

Transducer complement

ABR

Bass driver

Midrange driver

Treble driver

Full-range driver

AV shield

Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)

Recommended amplifier power

Peak power handling

Peak SPL

Nominal impedance

Minimum impedance

Frequency response (+/-3dB)

Bass extension (-6dB)

Crossover frequency

Cabinet Volume (in litres)

Dimensions (mm)

Height (on plinth)

Width

Depth (with terminals)

Carton size

Net weight

Gross weight

Diamond 11.SR

2-way surround speaker

closed-box system

2-way

5"(130mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone x2

1"(25mm) Soft Dome x2

No

88dB

25-120W

98dB

8Ω Compatible

3.9Ω

100Hz - 24kHz

80Hz

2.8kHz

6.5L

310mm

342mm

(220+5)mm

450*450*440mm

9.7kg/pcs

21kg/ctn

Diamond 11.DFS

2-way surround speaker

bass reflex

2-way

5"(130mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone x2

1"(25mm) Textile Dome x2

No

90dB

25-150W

106dB

6Ω

3.7Ω

70Hz - 20kHz

65Hz

3kHz

5.2L

365mm

415mm

(175+5)mm

475*415*440mm

4.2kg/pcs

10.5g/ctn

Diamond 11.CM

Specifications

Model	Diamond 11.0	Diamond 11.1	Diamond 11.2
General description	2-way bookshelf speaker	2-way bookshelf speaker	2-way bookshelf speaker
Design philosophy and core technology
Enclosure type	bass reflex	bass reflex	bass reflex
Transducer complement	2-way	2-way	2-way
ABR
Bass driver	4"(100mm) Woven Kevlar Cone	5"(130mm) Woven Kevlar Cone	6.5"(150mm) Woven Kevlar Cone
Midrange driver
Treble driver	1"(25mm) Textile Dome	1"(25mm) Textile Dome	1"(25mm) Textile Dome
Full-range driver
AV shield	No	No	No
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)	85dB	87dB	88dB
Recommended amplifier power	15-75W	25-100W	25-125W
Peak power handling
Peak SPL	90dB	95dB	96dB
Nominal impedance	8Ω Compatible	8Ω Compatible	8Ω Compatible
Minimum impedance	3.7Ω	3.8Ω	3.8Ω
Frequency response (+/-3dB)	75Hz - 20kHz	55Hz - 20kHz	48Hz - 20kHz
Bass extension (-6dB)	64Hz	45Hz	40Hz
Crossover frequency	2.3kHz	2.4kHz	2.3kHz
Cabinet Volume (in litres)	3.95L	11.1L	13.2L
Dimensions (mm)
Height (on plinth)	255mm	310mm	355mm
Width	155mm	194mm	221mm
Depth (with terminals)	(165+10)mm	(285+32)mm	(290+32)mm
Carton size	425*255*340mm	520*385*435mm	580*390*460mm
Net weight	3.1kg/pcs	6.8kg/pcs	9.0kg/pcs
Gross weight	7.2kg/ctn	14.8kg/ctn	19.4kg/ctn
	[4vok]
Model	Diamond 11.3	Diamond 11.4	Diamond 11.5
General description	2.5-way floorstanding speaker	3-way floorstanding speaker	3-way floorstanding speaker
Design philosophy and core technology
Enclosure type	bass reflex	bass reflex	bass reflex
Transducer complement	2.5-way	3-way	3-way
ABR
Bass driver	5"(130mm) Woven Kevlar Cone	6.5"(150mm) Woven Kevlar Conex2	8"(200mm) Woven Kevlar Conex2
Midrange driver	5"(130mm) Woven Kevlar Cone	4"(100mm) Woven Kevlar Cone	4"(100mm) Woven Kevlar Cone
Treble driver	1"(25mm) Textile Dome	1"(25mm) Textile Dome	1"(25mm) Textile Dome
Full-range driver
AV shield	No	No	No
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)	90dB	91dB	90dB
Recommended amplifier power	25-150W	25-175W	25-200W
Peak power handling
Peak SPL	103dB	105dB	112dB
Nominal impedance	8Ω Compatible	8Ω Compatible	8Ω Compatible
Minimum impedance	3.8Ω	3.8Ω	3.5Ω
Frequency response (+/-3dB)	44Hz - 20kHz	42Hz - 20kHz	35Hz - 20kHz
Bass extension (-6dB)	35Hz	33Hz	28Hz
Crossover frequency	2.1kHz	630Hz & 2.5kHz	570Hz & 2.6kHz
Cabinet Volume (in litres)	29.2L	Mid internal 12.0L	Mid internal 10.7L
		Bass internal 30.9L	Bass internal 63.0L
Dimensions (mm)
Height (on plinth)	(875+25)mm	(985+25)mm	(1125+25)mm
Width	194mm	222mm	290mm
Depth (with terminals)	(285+38)mm	(320+38)mm	(350+38)mm
Carton size	385*285*1000mm	440*335*1115mm	490*400*1270mm
Net weight	15.0kg/pcs	24.0kg/pcs	33.5kg/pcs
Gross weight	16.8/kg/ctn	25.4kg/ctn	35.4kg/ctn

Model

General description

Design philosophy and core technology

Enclosure type

Transducer complement

ABR

Bass driver

Midrange driver

Treble driver

Full-range driver

AV shield

Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)

Recommended amplifier power

Peak power handling

Peak SPL

Nominal impedance

Minimum impedance

Frequency response (+/-3dB)

Bass extension (-6dB)

Crossover frequency

Cabinet Volume (in litres)

Diamond 11.SR

2-way surround speaker

closed-box system

2-way

5"(130mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone x2

1"(25mm) Soft Dome x2

No

88dB

25-120W

98dB

8Ω Compatible

3.9Ω

100Hz - 24kHz

80Hz

2.8kHz

6.5L

310mm

342mm

(220+5)mm

450*450*440mm

9.7kg/pcs

21kg/ctn

Diamond 11.CC

2-way centre speaker

bass reflex

2-way

4"(100mm) Woven Kevlar Cone X2

1"(25mm) Textile Dome

No

87dB

25-100W

95dB

80 Compatible

3.70

85Hz-20kHz

75Hz

2.3kHz

5.0L

(145+10)mm

420mm

(138+32)mm

250*245*525mm

5.0kg/pcs

5.8kg/ctn

Diamond 11.CS

2-way centre speaker

bass reflex

2-way

5"(130mm) Woven Kevlar Cone x 2

1"(25mm) Textile Dome

no

87dB

25-150W

98dB

80 Compatible

4.8Ω

65Hz - 20kHz

55Hz

2.3kHz

11.0L

(170+10)mm

480mm

(200+32)mm

600*320*285mm

7.6kg/pcs

8.6kg/ctn