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VARDUS
Loudspeaker Systems
Instruction Manual
BRITAIN'S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to dripping
and splashing and no object filled with liquids such as a vase of flowers
should be placed on the product.
No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the
product.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this device.
Warning: The mains power switch for this appliance is located on the
rear panel. To permit free access to this switch, the apparatus must be
Read these instructions. located in an open area without any obstructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution Class II construction double insulated.
when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to This product must not be connected to earth.
avoid injury from tip-over.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR UK USERS
The power cord on your subwoofer may be supplied with a plug
incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of
the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved
BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the plug is cut off it
must NOT be re-used. Dispose of any such plug safely. There is a danger
of electric shock if a cut-off plug is inserted into a mains socket.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code: Blue - Neutral: Brown - Live.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with
the markings identifying the terminals in the replacement mains plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire coloured Blue
must be connected to the
terminal marked with the
letter ‘N’ or coloured
Black. The wire coloured
Brown must be connected
to the terminal marked
with the letter ‘L’ or
coloured Red.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-REMOVEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ADVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-
NE PAS OUVRIR
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
FUSE
BS 1362
BROWN
(Live)
BLUE
(Neutral)
2
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.
DO NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeakers
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.
Before installing this product
read all these instructions!
PRELIMINARIES
UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS
After taking out the top packing piece, lift the loudspeakers
and accessories from the carton. Remove all the protective
bags. Do NOT lift the loudspeakers out using the bags.
Accessories provided with each loudspeaker are as follows:
VR-200, 300, 400
!One set of spikes with mounting hardware.
!One set of rubber feet
VR-50, 100
!One set of rubber feet
VR-CEN 1, CEN 2
!No accessories needed
VR-SURR 1, SURR 2
!No accessories needed
VR-10 SUB
!Four floor spikes (attached to the subwoofer)
!IEC power cord suitable for your location
Check all items after unpacking. If any item is missing or
damaged, immediately contact your Wharfedale dealer.
Retain the packaging. If you dispose of the packing, follow
all recycling regulations in your area.
PREPARATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
Before connecting your system consider where you will place the
speakers in the room. This is particularly important if you are
wall mounting the centre or surround loudspeakers.
CONNECTORS AND CABLES
Stereo systems require two lengths of two core cable. 5.1 and
7.1 installations require 5 and 7 lengths respectively.The cables
VR-50, 100: These loudspeakers are designed to be connecting the Front loudspeakers should be the same length
mounted on a rigid floor stand. The loudspeaker may also be and the cables connecting the Surround (and Rear) speakers
placed on a sturdy shelf or wall mounted on a suitable wall should also be of equal length. We suggest you use audio cable
bracket. Consult your dealer for advice if you are in any doubt. and not general purpose ‘bell’ or ‘zip’ wire.
VR-10 SUBWOOFER:
VR-200, 300, 400: These are floorstanding models. For
improved performance the loudspeakers are spike coupled to Ensure there is a mains point within easy reach of the unit.
the floor. Rubber feet are provided as an alternative. You will need to purchase a suitable RCA interconnect cable to
connect the subwoofer to your pre-amplifier or A/V amplifier
VR-CEN, CEN 2; VR-SURR 1, SURR 2: The centre
(see page11). This cable must be a high quality fully screened
and surround loudspeakers are intended to be operated
cable. Poorly screened cable is liable to pick up stray hum and
attached to the wall via keyhole mounts in the rear of the
interference fields and should be avoided.
loudspeaker (see Page 6). Fixings for attaching the
loudspeakers to the wall are not supplied. CAUTION: When running cables to loudspeakers, do not trail
them across open floors where they can be a source of danger.
Route them safely, around room boundaries if necessary.
3
PREPARATIONS FORINSTALLATIONPREPARATION FORINSTALLATIONPREPARATION FORINSTALLATION
PREPARING FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS
4
POSITIONING STEREO LOUDSPEAKERS
The VR-200, 300, and 400 are floor standing. We suggest that walls, the inward angle may be increased by up to 40%, but this
they are positioned at least 200 mm from the rear walls and 700 may restrict the width of the optimum listening position.
mm from the side walls, facing slightly inwards. The VR-50 and A rule of thumb is that the listener should be as far from the
100 should be stand or wall mounted or placed on a rigid shelf. loudspeakers as they are from each other. The speakers should
The bass extension will improve if smaller speakers are ideally be positioned so that the treble units are roughly at ear
operated closer to the rear walls. If the loudspeakers are placed level to a seated listener. As personal taste plays a large role,
too close to the walls the bass will increase but may be boomy experiment with different configurations and play a wide range
and indistinct. If the loudspeakers are placed away from the of programme before finalising the position of your speakers.
2 - 4 metres
º
0
4
-
5
1
>0.7metre
VR-200-400
>200 mm
VR-50, 100
>50 mm
Place a soft cloth on the floor to protect the speaker. Invert the
ATTACHING THE SPIKES
loudspeaker and place it on the cloth.
CAUTION: SPIKES ARE SHARP. Thread a locking nut two-thirds of the way up the spike. Place a
Make sure that there are no wires or hidden obstacles that washer over the spike and insert each spike assembly into a
could be damaged by the spikes in the immediate spike mount on the loudspeaker. Tighten the nut finger tight so
operational area of the speakers. that the spike is secure but not locked in place.
NEVER drag a loudspeaker on its spikes. Always lift it. If the LEVELLING THE LOUDSPEAKER
item is heavy get assistance.
After all the spikes are attached, invert the loudspeaker and
place it carefully on the floor. Place a spirit level on the speaker
Loosen the nut on each spike one turn. If the floor is not perfectly
level you will find that one spike is off the ground. Starting with
this spike, unscrew it so that it touches the floor. Move the other
spikes in and out so the speaker does not wobble and is level
front and back and sideways. Now tighten the nuts to lock the
spikes firmly in position
A set of rubber feet is provided as an alternative to spikes.
SUB
POSITIONING HOME CINEMA LOUDSPEAKERS
2-4 metres >150 mm
>200 mm
2-4 metres >150 mm
>200 mm
400 mm
1 m
5.1 POSITIONING
Place the front speakers as shown. Front
loudspeakers should be placed away from
walls for best results. Angling the speakers
inward slightly will improve stereo images but
too extreme an angle will impair movie sound.
The VR-100 200 and 300 loudspeakers must
be placed at least 450mm from a TV screen. The
VR-50 may be operated close to a TV screen.
The VR-CEN 1 and CEN 2 centre speakers can
be placed above or below the TV screen.
Place the VR-10 SUB subwoofer as close to the
wall as you can, leaving just enough space to
operate the controls and mains switch. Room
positioning is not critical but we recommend
that it is placed in front of the listening seat.
Never operate the subwoofer within 450mm of
a conventional TV screen.
The surround speakers should be placed above
and behind the listening seat. They may be
mounted on the side walls or on the rear walls
but always behind the listener. Do not operate
them within 450mm of a TV screen.
If the distance between the side walls is too
great, you could use a second pair of stand
mounted or floorstanding loudspeakers as the
surround loudspeakers, placed as shown in the
drawing opposite.
7.1 POSITIONING
If you are using a 7.1 system, the back
loudspeakers must be at least 1 metre behind
the listening seat.
WALL MOUNTING POSITIONS
If you are wall mounting the centre and effects
loudspeakers we recommend that they be
mounted as shown.
Wall mounting the centre channel loudspeaker
below the screen is not recommended for fixed
installations.
CENTRE
CENTRE
5
5.1 SYSTEM
7.1 SYSTEM
SUB
WALL MOUNTING POSITIONS
WALL MOUNTING
6
heads and carefully lower the unit onto the screws.
The Satellite and Centre loudspeakers are provided with
integral keyhole mounts for wall mounting. Remove the loudspeakers from the wall ready for connection.
After connection they can be re-installed on the wall.
Wall mounting should be carried out by
VR-SURR 1; VR-SURR 2
Before you attempt wall or ceiling mounting, ensure the surface
is stable and strong enough to support the weight of the speaker
and mounting hardware.
Determine the location of the loudspeakers. Identify your
loudspeaker from the drawings on this page.
VR-CEN 1; VR- CEN 2
Mark off a horizontal line on the wall. Use a spirit level to ensure
that the line is accurately drawn. Mark off two points on this line
at the mounting centres indicated in the drawings.
Drill two 6mm holes in the wall at the points marked. 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. Align the holes in the mounting brackets over the screw
licensed sound contractors or
technicians with appropriate qualifications and experience. All
installation and wiring should comply with the relevant standards laid You will need one No.8 screw and a matching wall plug per
down by the competent authority in the country and place of speaker. Proceed as outlined above and attach each
installation. loudspeaker to the wall via the single keyhole slot integrated
into the crossover connection panel.
You will need 2 No.8 screws and matching wall plugs to attach
each loudspeaker to the wall. These are the responsibility of the
installer who should supply suitable fixings for this purpose.
6.0mm
b
5mm
No 8 x 40mm
d
c
e
VR-SURR 1
310 mm
VR-CEN 2
VR-SURR 2
VR-CEN 1
+
_
360 mm
CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS - 1
TERMINAL PANELS
All the loudspeakers connect to
the amplifier via a twin
terminal connecting panel. The
positive terminal is located at
the right of the panel and is
coded Red, The Negative
terminal is coded Black.
The VR-SURR 1 uses spring
loaded push terminals. All the
other models use screw
terminals.
--
VR-SURR 1 VR-SURR 2
CABLE PREPARATION ALL OTHER MODELS
Prepare a suitable length of loudspeaker cable for each unit. Unscrew a terminal. Thread the bared end of each cable
Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm. Carefully strip the through the hole in the bottom of the terminal post. Ensure that
insulation from each end, leaving about 8mm of bare wire. If there are no loose strands which may touch adjacent terminals.
the cable is stranded, lightly twist to gather any loose strands. Retighten the terminal securely.
Audio cable is polarised, with two cores of different colours, or
often a coloured tracer or identification rib. We suggest that you
connect the coloured/striped wire to the RED, Postive terminals
of your AV amplifier. This will ensure that all the loudspeakers AMPLIFIER - SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
are connected the correct way round and avoid set-up problems.
Connect each loudspeaker to the correct channel of your
CONNECTING THE VR-SURR 1 amplifier or AV processor taking care to connect the Red,
Press down on a terminal lever Positive (+) terminal of the speaker to the Red, Positive (+)
terminal of the speaker output terminal of the amplifier, and
similarly with the Black, Negative (–) terminal. Use the
connection diagrams on the next page to help you.
WALL MOUNTING
If you are wall mounting speakers please follow this procedure.
1: Run the cable from the amplifier to the speaker location.
2: Connect the cable to the loudspeaker.
3: Hang the loudspeaker on the wall.
4: Connect the loudspeaker cable to the amplifier.
. Insert the wire into the terminal.
Release the lever. Ensure that the terminal grips the bare wire at
the end of the cable, not the insulation.
40mm
8mm
7
c
b
ALL OTHER MODELS
--
L
R
FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT
CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS - 2
STEREO CONNECTIONS
ROOM PLACEMENT
8
CENTRE
LL
RC
R
FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT
SURROUND LEFT
SURROUND RIGHT
5 CHANNEL CONNECTIONS
ROOM PLACEMENT
Dolby Labs Recommended 7.1 Placement (Single Back channel for 6.1 shown dotted)
7 CHANNEL CONNECTIONS & PLACEMENTS
9
Left Surround
Left Back
90º
110º
135º
150º
22º 30º
LFE
Centre
Right Back
Right Front
Left Front
Right Surround
CENTRE
LL
RRC
RL
FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT
SURROUND LEFTSURROUND RIGHT
BACK RIGHT BACK LEFT
7 CHANNEL CONNECTIONS
ROOM PLACEMENT
PRELIMINARIES
Open the carton and remove all the top packing pieces. Lift the
subwoofer out taking care not to damage the cabinet. DO NOT
lift the subwoofer out of the carton using the protective bag. The
unit is heavy; if you cannot manage it easily, get assistance.
Retain the packing materials. If you decide not to keep the
packing, please dispose of it having regard to any recycling
regulations in your area. Please retain the user manual. If you
transfer this equipment to a third party, please ensure all the
instructions are passed on with the product.
POWER CONNECTIONS
This subwoofer is factory set to operate from the mains voltage
marked on the amplifier panel. Before connecting check this
voltage is correct for your mains supply.
!230 volt products - 220 volts to 240 volts
!115 volt products - 110 volts to 120 volts
If you move to an area with a different mains supply, consult your
Wharfedale dealer for advice.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
PLACEMENT
Although the unit may be placed almost
anywhere in the room, we recommend that is
placed in front of the listener central to the
listening position. There should be a mains
outlet within easy reach.
The bass port is mounted under the subwoofer
firing downward and moves a lot of air at high
volume, so make sure the floor is sound. The
subwoofer is front-firing so do not place it
behind surfaces or objects that may rattle.
10
INSTALLING THE VR 10 SUBWOOFER
SERIAL No.:
LINE LEVEL
INPUT OUTPUT
OFF ON
AC INPUT POWER
PHASE
AUTO
POWER
OFFON
180º0º
~230V/50Hz 150W
FUSE
T2A 250V
LEFT RIGHT
VOLUME
RIGHT
LEFT
FREQUENCY
CROSSOVER
SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS
!
N
11189
O
35
45
55 65
75
85
(Hz)
FUSEFUSE
FREQUENCY
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
VOLUME
CROSSOVER
WHARFEDALE INTERNATIONAL HUNTINGDON, UNITED KINGDOM
SUB-WOOFER AMPLIFIER
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD
BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME
TYPE FUSE AND RATING
ATTENTION:
REPLACER LE FUSIBLE.
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE
RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE
ET CALIBRE
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
b Volume Control
c Crossover Frequency Control
d Phase Control
e Auto Power Switch
f Power ON/OFF Switch
g Mains Power Fuse
h IEC Mains Input Socket
i Speaker Level Inputs
j Line Level Inputs
1) Line Level Outputs