Wharfedale 8 ACTIVE Speaker System User Manual


 
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - GENERAL
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 amplifiers are already turned on. Make sure that amplifier volumes are
set to their minimum settings and power up any system amplifiers 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. This also applies to active
or self-powered speakers, Switch them on LAST and off FIRST.
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 nullification could result if this is attempted.
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