Wharfedale Pro VS-10 User manual

Unpacking
All Wharfedale Pro products are fully
checked before leaving the factory. After
unpacking please inspect cabinets for any
physical damage. Please retain the shipping
carton if possible and internal packing material in case the unit needs
to be returned. Please check as soon as possible the unit is
functioning. In the event of any damage please contact your dealer
immediately so that a written claim for damages can be made.
Wharfedale Pro Limited Warranty*
Wharfedale Pro VS Series loudspeaker systems are warranted to be clear
of manufacturing or materials defects for a period of one year from the
original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact your
authorised Wharfedale Professional dealer or distributor for information.
*Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealer or
distributor for information. These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.
WHARFEDALE PRO VS SERIES
Operating/Use
1. The VS Series accept cables with 1/4” jack
connectors. The units feature two jack sockets
type connectors situated at the rear of each cabinet. These are
connected in parallel. You can connect The VS cabinets in parallel.
Take care to avoid adding too many speaker systems in parallel.
Each parallel connected speaker increases the load on the
amplifier and can add up to a total load that may exceed the
amplifier’s capabilities, leading to possible damage. Two 8Ω
loudspeakers in parallel make a 4Ωtotal load. Four 8Ωparallel
connected loudspeakers make a total load of 2Ω, which is too low
for many amplifiers.
2. Connect the speaker cable securely to your VS cabinet and
power amplifier (the amplifier should be off, power down mode).
Always use quality 1⁄4” jack connectors. Try to use the correct
type of speaker cable according to the handling ability of your VS
Series Cabinet. Use 2 conductor equal stranded insulated cable for
speaker runs. It is always advisable to use heavier conductor
cables on longer runs.
3. Insert jack plug until secure.
4. Power up amplifier with levels on zero. Confirm VS loudspeaker
is working are operating.
Reliable, Durable construction
 Proprietary designed, high efficiency, high power
Wharfedale Professional drive units.
 Protective grills
 Integral High Frequency Driver Overload protection
“PRO-TECH” ™
 Elliptical Wave Guide, twin drive high frequency
section gives smooth coverage and musical, low
distortion and accurate sound quality.
 Compact, light weight trapezoidal enclosures, with
stacking corners, handles and protective steel grills.
 Integral tripod stand adaptor
 Full range and complimentary Sub Bass systems
 Exceptional sound quality, with broad bandwidth
and dynamic range
 High Power Handling
 High Efficiency
WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Wharfedale Pro VS Series of Professional Sound Reinforcement Loudspeakers
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS carefully before operating this product.
2
. RETAIN these instructions.
3. COMPLY WITH WARNINGS - All warnings and instructions for
this product should be adhered to.
4. USE WITH AMPLIFIERS - In order to avoid damage, it is
advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off
any sound system. With all system parts connected, turn on
source equipment, tape decks, instruments, mixers, signal
processors etc., BEFORE turning on your power amplifier. Many
products output turn on and turn off transients that can damage
speakers. By turning on your power amplifier LAST and making
sure the amplifier’s input controls are at minimum any transients
“upstream” of the amplifier are not amplified and passed to the
speaker. Wait until all system parts have stabilised, then bring up
amplifier controls to operating level. This should take no more
than a few seconds. Similarly when shutting systems down,
always turn down amplifier input controls and then turn off your
amplifier BEFORE shutting down other components. Professional
amplifiers often feature delayed turn on/off circuits to perform
these functions for you automatically.
5. CABLES - Never use shielded or microphone cable for any
speaker connection as this will not be heavy enough to handle the
amplifier load and could cause damage to the complete system.
6. RIGGING • SUSPENDING • MOUNTING
The rigging, suspension or mounting of this speaker system can
expose members of the public to serious health risks and even
death. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG,
SUSPEND OR OTHERWISE MOUNT THIS SYSTEM 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 AND ASSISTANCE.
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 levels
that can cause permanent hearing damage.
8. SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service this product.
VS SERIES PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER USER MANUAL
VS-10 • VS-12 • VS-12M • V S-15 • VS-153
VS-15 B • VS-18B

VS FULL RANGE SERIES
VS-10 • VS-12 • VS-12M • VS-15 • VS-153
The speakers in this series are a full range, high power handling,
high efficiency cabinet designed for professional applications such
as the reproduction and reinforcement of music, musical
instrument, vocal and spoken voice.
VS SUB BASS RANGE SERIES
VS-15 B • VS-18B
SUB WOOFER OPERATION: Where significant extension of low
frequency output of your system is required, the addition of a VS
Series SUB will provide well balanced, high output enhancement
and power to the overall system.
Passive mode:
In the (standard) passive mode, the power amplifier can be
connected to the EVP SUB system through the system’s internal
low pass filters. The VS Full Range Speaker is connected from the
input/output connector panel and receives a full range signal via
the sub cabinet. (See drawing) Alternatively the sub models can be
connected directly to the amp as can the full range cabinets.
Active mode:
For high output and demanding applications the subs can be
powered directly and exclusively from their own amplifier. For the
recommended x-over point of the particular VS Sub Bass cabinet
being used consult the specification table above under
‘OPERATING BAND PASS’. It is possible to operate subwoofers at
higher low pass frequencies than recommended however system
sound quality and integrity are improved by the use of lower
frequencies. Thus higher output levels can be used with human
voice and instrument fundamentals maintained at more natural
balance. If you have a variable low pass on your active crossover,
we recommend experimenting for the ideal frequency for your
application. Take care to re-adjust relative systems levels for any
frequency changes made.
WHARFEDALE PRO VS SERIES
Wharfedale International Limited, IAG House,
Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon,
Cambs, PE29 6XU, England
WHARFEDALE website : www.wharfedalepro.com
IAG Professional reserve the right to alter or improve
specifications without notice.
All rights reserved © 2001Wharfedale Pro
IAG Professional is a member of the International Audio Group
Model name VS-10 VS-12 VS-12M VS-15 VS-153 VS-15SB VS-18SB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 60 - 20k 50 - 20k 60 - 20k 50 - 20k 50 - 20k 50 - 400Hz 45 - 400Hz
SENSITIVITY 1W@1M 94dB 96dB 96dB 96dB 96dB 97dB 97dB
NOMINAL COVERAGE HOZ 60º 60º 60º 60º —
NOMINAL COVERAGE VERT 45º
60º
45º 45º 45º 45º —
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INPUT POWER (watts)
Continuous 70 125 125 150 180 200 220
Music 140 250 250 300 360 400 440
Peak 280 500 500 600 720 800 880
MAX SPL PEAK 117dB 121dB 121dB 123dB 123dB 123dB 124dB
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8Ω 8Ω8Ω8Ω8Ω4Ω4Ω
DIMENSIONS (mm) H 469 554 405 624 729 578 735
W 293 428 428 463 535 465 541
D 282 335 625 350 393 400 400
SHAPE Trap Trap US mon Trap Trap Rectangle Rectangle
WEIGHT NET 7.25kg
8.5kg 14kg
12.5kg 11.5kg
13kg
16kg 23kg 21.5kg
23.5kg
30kg
32kg
WEIGHT GROSS 17.5kg 25kg
L F DRIVER SIZE (mm/ins) 200/10 250/12 250/12 380/15 380/15 380/15 440/18
1180/41.7 1362/48.1
65/2.5 75/3.0
steel steel
— —
MAGNET WEIGHT (g/oz) 475/16.8 475/16.8 475/16.8 1180/41.7 1180/41.7
COIL SIZE 38/1.5 38/1.5 38/1.5 38/1.5 38/1.5
FRAME MATERIAL steel steel steel steel steel
MID DRIVER SIZE ————6.5”
Magnet size 307g
Coil size 25.5
Frame material steel
H/F SECTION TYPE Electro/Dynamic Electro/Dynamic Electro/Dynamic Electro/Dynamic Electro/Dynamic — —
SYSTEM BOX FREQUENCY 60Hz 50Hz 45Hz 40Hz 40Hz 40Hz 40Hz
PROTECT TYPE Bulb Bulb Bulb Bulb Bulb — —
OPERATING BAND PASS —————60-180Hz 50-160Hz
FINISH/COLOUR Carpet/Black Carpet/Black Carpet/Black Carpet/Black Carpet/Black Carpet/Black Carpet/Black
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Particle board Particle board Particle board Particle board Particle boardParticle board
Particle board
HANDLES QTY 2222222
GRILLE Black full Black full Black full Black full Black full Black full Black full
STAND HI MOUNT Yes Yes No Yes Yes — —
STAND BASS BOX —————YesYes
CONNECTORS IN 2 x 1⁄4” jack input 2 x 1⁄4” jack input 2 x 1⁄4” jack input 2 x 1⁄4” jack input 2 x 1⁄4” jack input 2 x 1⁄4” jack input 2 x 1⁄4” jack input
Ring = - on amp
terminal
Tip = + on amp
terminal
1⁄4” Jack Plug
IAG
Intemational Audio Group