Wharfedale Pro SHO Lite SH1264L Guide

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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEMS
SH1264L SH1564L SH1800L
Series
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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 ampliers are already turned on. Make
sure that amplier volumes are set to their minimum settings and power up any system ampliers
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. 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.
7. SERVICE – There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Users should not attempt to
service this product. Warranty nullication could result if this is attempted.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Warnings And Safety Instructions ................................................................................1
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................3
SHO Lite Models...............................................................................................................................3
Features.............................................................................................................................................4
Installation.........................................................................................................................................4
Two Way Enclosure Full Range Nl-4 Wiring Conguration..........................................................5
Two Way Enclosure Bi-amp Nl-4 Wiring.........................................................................................6
Block / Wiring Diagrams ..................................................................................................................7
Dimensional Drawings ..................................................................................................................10
Specications .................................................................................................................................13
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................14
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Wharfedale Pro SHO Lite loudspeakers 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 would like to thank you for entrusting us with
your sound.
The SHO Lite Series has been designed to deliver excellent performance, build quality and
reliability in a format that is suitable for both xed installations and touring applications.
The new SHO Lite Series builds on our groundbreaking SHO transducer technology, proving a
higher sensitivity solution in a smaller and lighter enclosure. The newly designed woofers feature
the pioneering heat dispersion technology and increased radiating area from the original SHO
series. In our 15” models we achieve 16.5” equivalent radiating area from a standard frame 15”
chassis.
The higher sensitivity of SHO Lite enables it to produce the same extreme sound pressure levels
with less powerful amplication in a more portable form factor. The enclosures are smaller, more
lightweight and are combined with a durable painted nish and thick powder coated grille.
Four models are available in the range including 2-way 12” and 15” enclosures, a quasi 3-way 15”
enclosure and an 18” subwoofer.
All components are designed in house and built form the ground up in Wharfedale’s own vertically
integrated factory, providing the consumer with world class performance and unparalleled value.
SHO LITE MODELS
INTRODUCTION
• SH1264L - 12” LF + titanium HF compression driver on 60°x40° waveguide
• SH1564L - 15” LF + titanium HF compression driver on 60°x40° waveguide
• SH2564L - 2x15” LF + titanium HF compression driver on 60°x40° waveguide
• SH1800L - Single 18” subwoofer
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• High sensitivity transducers
• Low-q woofers
• Neodymium iron boron magnets
• Increased radiating area woofers
• Large format 3.5” voice coils
• 1.4” exit titanium compression drivers
• Constant directivity waveguides
• Externally switchable Bi-amp mode
• Advanced heat dispersion technology
• Compact and lightweight enclosures
• Baltic birch construction
• Thick powder coated steel grille
FEATURES
• Before attempting to install a SHO Lite loudspeaker system please refer to the important
warnings and safety instructions. Only qualied personnel should install a loudspeaker system.
• Bi-amp switching - ensure that the internal passive network selector is in the correct position.
When using an external active network select the bi-amp setting.
• Models with dual angle pole mount sockets (SH-1264L & SH-1564L) have an angled socket that
angles the cabinet down by 10°. This allows more sound to be aimed directly at the audience
and less at the ceiling, reducing early reections. Please ensure that the correct socket is used
for each speaker.
• The SH-1800L has a threaded pole mount socket, use a Wharfedale Pro SP-2 threaded pole to
mount your full range speakers.
INSTALLATION
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Two Way Enclosure Full Range NL-4 Wiring Conguration
2-
2+
1+
1-
Negative lead from
amplifier
Positive lead from
amplifier
FULL RANGE
1+/-
BI-AMP
LF 1+/- HF 2+/-
2+
2-
1+
FR
N/C
1-
2+
2-
1+
LF
HF
1-
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Serial Number
Adhere to all applicable building codes for proper installation.
Consult a qualified professional structural engineer
for safety related suspension techniques.
SH XXXX L
N/C
N/C
Two Way Enclosure Full Range NL-4 Wiring Configuration
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Two Way Enclosure Bi-Amp NL-4 Wiring
2-
2+
1+
1-
FULL RANGE
1+/-
BI-AMP
LF 1+/- HF 2+/-
2+
2-
1+
FR
N/C
1-
2+
2-
1+
LF
HF
1-
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Serial Number
Adhere to all applicable building codes for proper installation.
Consult a qualified professional structural engineer
for safety related suspension techniques.
SH XXXX L
Positive lead from
Low Frequency
amplifier
Negative lead from
Low frequency
amplifier
Negative lead from
High frequency
amplifier
Positive lead from
High Frequency
amplifier
Two Way Enclosure Bi-Amp NL-4 Wiring
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BLOCK / WIRING DIAGRAMS
OUTPUT A OUTPUT B
Professional
Power Amplifier
INPUT A INPUT B
Enclosure #1 Enclosure #2
Amplifier Output (single output channel shown)
Amplifier Input
From mixer output (single channel shown)
FULL RANGE
1+/-
BI-AMP
LF 1+/- HF 2+/-
2+
2-
1+
FR
N/C
1-
2+
2-
1+
LF
HF
1-
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Serial Number
Adhere to all applicable building codes for proper installation.
Consult a qualified professional structural engineer
for safety related suspension techniques.
IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS
PEAK POWER HANDLING 2400 WATTS
FULL RANGE
1+/-
BI-AMP
LF 1+/- HF 2+/-
2+
2-
1+
FR
N/C
1-
2+
2-
1+
LF
HF
1-
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Serial Number
Adhere to all applicable building codes for proper installation.
Consult a qualified professional structural engineer
for safety related suspension techniques.
IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS
PEAK POWER HANDLING 2400 WATTS
SH1264L SH1264L
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OUTPUT A OUTPUT B
Professional
Power Amplifier
INPUT A INPUT B
Enclosure #1 Enclosure #2
Amplifier Output (single output channel shown)
Amplifier Input
From mixer output (single channel shown)
FULL RANGE
1+/-
BI-AMP
LF 1+/- HF 2+/-
2+
2-
1+
FR
N/C
1-
2+
2-
1+
LF
HF
1-
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Serial Number
Adhere to all applicable building codes for proper installation.
Consult a qualified professional structural engineer
for safety related suspension techniques.
IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS
PEAK POWER HANDLING 2400 WATTS
FULL RANGE
1+/-
BI-AMP
LF 1+/- HF 2+/-
2+
2-
1+
FR
N/C
1-
2+
2-
1+
LF
HF
1-
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Serial Number
Adhere to all applicable building codes for proper installation.
Consult a qualified professional structural engineer
for safety related suspension techniques.
IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS
PEAK POWER HANDLING 2400 WATTS
SH1564L SH1564L
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Serial Number
Adhere to all applicable building codes for proper installation.
Consult a qualified professional structural engineer
for safety related suspension techniques.
SH1800L SH1800L
IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS
PEAK POWER HANDLING 3200 WATTS
IN THRU
2+
2-
1+
1-
N/C
OUTPUT A OUTPUT B
Professional
Power Amplifier
INPUT A INPUT B
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Serial Number
Adhere to all applicable building codes for proper installation.
Consult a qualified professional structural engineer
for safety related suspension techniques.
IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS
PEAK POWER HANDLING 3200 WATTS
IN THRU
2+
2-
1+
1-
N/C
Subwoofer #1 Subwoofer #2
Amplifier Output (single output channel shown)
Amplifier Input
From mixer output (single channel shown)
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DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
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C
D E FF
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6543
IAG Group LTD.
TITLE S.TITLE.
MAT. SIGNATURE
ALT.
DATE
APP.
CHK. DRW.
SCALE. DWG. NO.
FINISH:
A4
A
21
D
C
B
2010/07/23
SH1264L
374.6
640.0
14.75"
357.8
25.20" 14.09"
SH1264L
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SH1564L
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model name
System Specication
System Type
Frequency Response (+/- 3dB)
Sensitivity 1w@1m
Nominal Dispersion (H x V)
Peak SPL
System Impedance
Power Handling
Continuous
Music
Peak
LF DRIVER
LF driver size
Frame material
Impedance
HF SECTION
Coil size
Exit size
Diaphragm material
Impedance
ENCLOSURE
Dimension
(H) mm
FRONT(W) mm
BACK(W) mm
(D)mm
Enclosure type
Finish
Colour
Construction material
Thickness
Handles
Quantity
Grille
Type
Tripod stand
stand bottom
stand top
Rubber Feet
Input Connectors
Wiring
SH1264L
12" 2-way
45-20kHz
98dB
60Ox 40O
132dB
8Ω
600
1200
2400
305mm / 12"
Die Cast AL
8Ω
80mm / 3.15"
35mm / 1.4"
Titanium
8Ω
640
375
234
358
Vented
Paint
Black
Plywood
15mm
2
Black
Yes
--
4
2x Neutrik Speakon
Parallel
SH1564L
15" 2-way
35-20kHz
99dB
60Ox 40O
133dB
8Ω
600
1200
2400
380mm / 15"
Die Cast AL
8Ω
80mm / 3.15"
35mm / 1.4"
Titanium
8Ω
720
438
275
400
Vented
Paint
Black
Plywood
15mm
2
Black
Yes
--
4
2x Neutrik Speakon
Parallel
SH1800L
18" compact subwoofer
35-150Hz
100dB
--
134dB
8Ω
800
1600
3200
470mm / 18"
Die Cast AL
8Ω
--
--
--
--
532
641
641
724
Reex
Paint
Black
Plywood
15mm
4
Black
--
Yes
4
2x Neutrik Speakon
Parallel
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Wharfedale Pro Series 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 reserves the right to alter or improve specications without notice.
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