Wharfedale Pro Diva 8 Guide
www.wharfedalepro.com
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEMS
Foreground Music System
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS – carefully and become familiar with the features and functions of
these products before operating them.
2. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS – for future reference.
3. COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS – All warnings and instructions for this product should be
adhered to.
4. USE WITH AMPLIFIERS – In order to avoid damage to drivers and other equipment, it is
advisable to establish and follow a routine for powering up and powering down a sound system.
With all system components connected, turn on source equipment (mixers, signal processors,
record and playback units, etc.) BEFORE powering up amplifiers. Transient voltages from
powering up source equipment can damage speakers if ampliers are already turned on. Make
sure that amplier volumes are set to their minimum settings and power up any system ampliers
LAST. It is recommended that all system components be allowed to stabilize for several seconds
before any source signals are introduced or level setting adjustments are made. Similarly, when
shutting systems down, turn all amplifiers off first, before powering down any other system
components.
5. CABLES – Do not use shielded or microphone cables for connection between amplifiers and
speakers. Use only approved speaker cables with proper connectors.
6. RIGGING – SUSPENDING – MOUNTING – Rigging, suspending and mounting of these
speaker systems can expose members of the public to serious health risks and even death.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG, SUSPEND OR OTHERWISE MOUNT
THESE SPEAKERS UNLESS YOU ARE FULLY QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TO DO SO
BY RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES. ALL RELEVANT SAFETY
REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED. IF YOU ARE NOT PROPERLY QUALIFIED OR DO
NOT KNOW OF PERTINENT REGULATIONS, CONSULT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR
ADVICE.
7. CAUTION – These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound
pressure levels. Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive volume
levels. Permanent hearing damage can result when operated to extreme levels.
8. SERVICE – There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Users should not attempt to
service this product. Warranty nullication could result if this is attempted.
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1. Important Warnings and Safety Instructions.......................................................1
2. Introduction.........................................................................................................3
3. About the Diva™8Series..................................................................................3
4. Overview.............................................................................................................3
5. Features .............................................................................................................5
6. Setting up / Speaker Placement.........................................................................6
7. Connections / Wiring ..........................................................................................6
8. Dimensional Drawings........................................................................................7
9. Removing the grille.............................................................................................8
10. Specications .....................................................................................................9
11. Diva™8Parts ..................................................................................................10
12. Installation instructions .....................................................................................11
13. Warranty ...........................................................................................................13
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Diva™8
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The Diva™ 8loudspeaker system is designed to deliver accurate, high power sound in a
lightweight, small and easy to install package
From the selection of components, to the high quality, low loss transformer the Diva™ 8 is designed
from the ground up to be a workhorse. Feature laden and powerful, the Diva™ 8 is the best choice
for a discrete great sounding loudspeaker system.
INTRODUCTION
Wharfedale Diva™ 8foreground/background music speakers are designed for demanding
professional applications such as reproduction of music and sound in venues as diverse as airports,
places of worship, schools, retail environments, restaurants and public houses.
The unique shape and mounting features of the Diva™ 8make it a welcome complement to any
décor.
The Diva™ 8can be used in a low impedance or a 70.7 volt/100 volt constant voltage loudspeaker
system. Connections are easy, mounting is straightforward and clean and the nal installation is
transparent in almost any environment.
ABOUT THE Diva™ 8
Diva™ 8OVERVIEW:
Wharfedale Diva™ 8loudspeakers are the result of many years of experience in the use, design
and manufacture of professional loudspeaker products. We take great pride in engineering and
building every Wharfedale Pro loudspeaker and wish to thank you for entrusting us with your sound.
From the time Gilbert Briggs built his first loudspeaker in 1932, to the present, Wharfedale
Loudspeakers have maintained the same standard of quality in components, workmanship and
performance. Wharfedale are one of a few present day manufacturers that design, engineer and
build all of our own transducers.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual completely in order to ensure that you get the most
out of your Diva™ 8Loudspeaker system.
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Each Diva™ 8speaker can be used in constant voltage distributed systems or low impedance
systems. With an internal, switchable transformer, you can economically install a Foreground music,
background music or paging system, while still only using one 70v/100v amplier.
Each Diva™ speaker can be switched easily to the 8ohm setting for use in smaller systems.
Another unique, and important feature of the DivaTM 8 is the spheroid enclosure that eliminates
internal standing waves, improving conversion efciency and low frequency output.
Utilizing the proprietary mounting system, installation is easy, safe and economical. Everything you
need to install a great foreground speaker system is there!
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2-wayCo-axialloudspeakersystem
8”(203.2mm)lowfrequencydriver
2”(50.8mm)Titaniumcompressiondriver
Lowdistortion,highpower,8"(203.2mm)woofer
4pinEuroblockinputconnector
Adjustable8Ωto70.7/100Volttransformertaps
Innitelyadjustablemountingbracketincluded
Proprietarymountingsystemmakesinstallationquick,easy,safeand
costeffective
Uniquespheroidportedcabinetreducesdistortionandimproveslow
frequencyefciency
HighstrengthABScabinet
Cabinethasanglemarkingstofacilitateaimingthespeakers
FEATURES
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The uniform dispersion (105° conical pattern) of the Diva™ 8 makes it easy to place the speakers
where you need them, rather than trying to rearrange the room to accommodate the sound system.
Mount the speakers above head level to get the full effect of the system and cover the most people.
The Diva™ 8 is an excellent background music speaker. It comes complete with an extraordinary
state of the art wall mounting system to make installation easy and safe. It can be mounted on a
wall or ceiling in a vertical or horizontal position. Utilizing the mounting system that is included with
every Diva™ 8, installation is quick, safe and easily adjustable.
ENSURETHAT THELATCHHOOKSFULLYENGAGEWHENATTACHINGTHEDIVATOTHE
MOUNTINGBRACKET.ALSOENSURETHATTHELATCHHOOKRELEASELEVERRETURNS
TOITSORIGINALPOSITIONONCETHECONNECTIONHASBEENMADE,INDICATINGTHAT
THEDIVALOUDSPEAKERISSECURE.PLEASEREFERTOTHEIMPORTANTWARNINGS&
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREYOUATTEMPTINSTALLATION!
SETTING UP/SPEAKER PLACEMENT
CONNECTIONS / WIRING
LOW-IMPEDANCE(8-OHM)SYSTEM:
The Diva™ 8 features an internal line-matching transformer with a switch to congure the system
in the most suitable way. For low impedance systems turn the tap selector to the 8-ohm position.
Keep in mind the capability of the amplier working safely with loads less than 4 Ohms. If you need
more speakers, you would be wise to create a Constant Voltage System that allows the use of
many more speakers with a single channel of amplication.
HIGH-IMPEDANCE/CONSTANT-VOLTAGESYSTEM:
The Diva™ 8 features an internal line-matching transformer with four power/impedance selections
for 70/100-volt line. In speaker systems, anything over 32Ω is considered high impedance. Smaller
wire can be used without excessive power loss.
The switchable power taps are:
• 7.5W, 15W, 30W and 60W (70 volt)
• 15W, 30W, 60W (100 volt)
You connect your speaker cable from the 70v or 100v output of your amplier (or to an external
line transformer if you are using a low impedance amplier and want to use it as a constant voltage
amplier) to the input terminals of the speaker. You will then adjust the wattage of the transformer
using the rotary switch under the logo medallion, to the correct setting.
As you would with any audio system, you gure out how many speakers you want to use and then
divide that into the wattage of your power amplier - you should not exceed that load.
Transformertap(W)
#Speakers
AmplierPower
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DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
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REMOVING THE GRILLE
Remove logo badge.
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Pull to remove grille
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GRILLE REMOVAL
Insert grille removal tool in logo badge
opening.
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Grille removal tool.
2
Remove logo badge.
1
Pull to remove grille
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GRILLE REMOVAL
Insert grille removal tool in logo badge
opening.
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Grille removal tool.
2
Remove logo badge.
1
Pull to remove grille
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GRILLE REMOVAL
Insert grille removal tool in logo badge
opening.
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Grille removal tool.
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Remove logo badge.
1
Pull to remove grille
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GRILLE REMOVAL
Insert grille removal tool in logo badge
opening.
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Grille removal tool.
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Diva™8
SPECIFICATIONS
2-Way Co-axial
60Hz-20kHz
115 dB
90 dB
105° Conical
8 ohm
70 volt - 7.5W, 15W, 30W, 60W
100 volt - 15W, 30W, 60W
8" (203.2mm)
2" (50.8mm) D-380B Titanium
2.8kHz
Euroblock
ABS
8:1
4:1
484 x 275 x 305
11 kg (24.2lbs.)
0.8 kg (1.76lbs.)
Type
Frequencyresponse
PeakSPL@1m
Sensitivity(1W@1M)
CoveragePattern(degrees)
NominalImpedance
TransformerPowertaps
LowFrequencyDriver
HighFrequencyDriver
Crossoverfrequency
Inputconnectors
CabinetMaterial
DesignFactor
(Vertical)
(Horizontal)
Dimensions(HxWxD)(mm)
Weight
Speaker
Bracket
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Diva™ 8 PARTS
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Installation Instructions
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Wharfedale Pro Diva™ 8 products are warranted of manufacturing or material defects for a
period of one year from the original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact your
authorized Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information.
* Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealers or
distributor for information. These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.
WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY
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Wharfedale Professional
IAG HOUSE, Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 6XU, England
www.wharfedalepro.com
Wharfedale Professional reserves the right to alter or improve specications without notice.
All rights reserved © 2010 Wharfedale Pro. Wharfedale Pro is a member of the IAG Group.
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