Wharfedale S 1500 Manual de Usuario
Wharfedale S 1500 Manual de Usuario
Wharfedale S 1500 Manual de Usuario
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1. FRONT AND REAR PANEL REFERENCE DRAWINGS
3. INTRODUCTION
4. GETTING STARTED
1 9 1 9
Professional Amplifier CH. A 0 10 0 10 CH. B
POS NEG
Professional Power Amplifier
ON
1+ 2+
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
BRIDGED POWER
MONO WWW.WHARFEDALEPRO.COM
BRIDGE MONO MODE
-USE INPUT A LIMITER / FILTER
AND LEVEL CONTROL
-SET INPUT B LIMITER / FILTER
AND LEVEL CONTROL TO OFF OUTPUT POWER PER
CHANNEL /
IMPEDANCE 770w / 4Ώ
1= GROUND SHIELD
XL BRIDGED MONO:
R 2= HOT (+)
4Ώ MIN LOAD
3= COLD (-)
AC 100V-120V~60Hz
SLEEVE = GROUND SHIELD
_ _ _ CAUTION
¼” TIP=HOT(+)
A + + + B
RING=COLD(-) BRIDGED
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1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and become familiar with the features
and functions of this product before operating it.
2. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.
3. COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS – All warnings and instructions for this
product should be adhered to.
4. USING AMPLIFIERS – In order to avoid damage to 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 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.
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 – The S Series professional amplifiers are capable of generating
very high sound pressure levels. Use care with operation to avoid exposure to
excessive volume levels that can cause permanent hearing damage if operated to
extremes.
7. SERVICE – There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Users
should not attempt to service this product. Potential dangerous voltages and shock
hazards are present inside this product. Warranty nullification could result if this is
attempted.
Wharfedale Pro Limited Warranty
*Wharfedale Pro SR Series amplifiers are warranted to the original purchaser against
manufacturing or materials defects for a period of one year from the original date of
purchase. Faults arising from misuse, unauthorized modifications or accidents are not
covered under this warranty. No other warranty is expressed or implied. 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 dealer
or distributor for information.
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Wharfedale Pro S-Series professional power
amplifier.
Please read this manual completely to ensure proper operation and complete
understanding of the features of these products.
The Wharfedale Pro S-Series power amplifiers are designed for ease of use, and
quality audio performance in portable sound reinforcement applications.
S-1000
Stereo mode: 200 Watts per channel into 8 ohms (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
330 Watts per channel into 8 ohms(0.1% THD at 1kHz)
500 Watts per channel into 8 ohms (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
Bridged mode: 660 Watts into 8 ohms (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
1000 Watts into 8 ohms (1% THD at 1kHz)
S-1500
Stereo mode: 320 Watts per channel into 8 ohms (0.1% THD @ 1kHz)
500 Watts per channel into 4 ohms (0.1% THD @ 1kHz)
750 Watts per channel into 2 ohms (0.1% THD @ 1kHz)
Bridged mode: 1000 Watts into 8 ohms (0.1% THD @ 1kHz)
1500 Watts into 4 ohms (1% THD @ 1kHz)
S-2500
Stereo mode: 500 Watts per channel into 8 ohms (0.1% THD @ 1kHz)
770 Watts per channel into 4 ohms (0.1% THD @ 1kHz)
1250 Watts per channel into 2 ohms (0.1% THD @
1kHz)
Bridged mode: 1500 Watts into 8 ohms (0.1% THD @ 1kHz)
2500 Watts into 4 ohms (1% THD @ 1kHz)
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Getting Started
1. AC Power Connections
All S-Series power amplifiers are equipped with an internal AC power supply. Connect the
appropriate grounded IEC power cable to the power amp BEFORE connecting it to the power
outlet.
It is important to allow adequate ventilation to the powered mixer as it may become warm
during extended periods of operation.
Each S-Series amp is shipped with the correct power cable for the country in which it is to be
used. The S-Series amps are NOT to be used in a country using a different source supply
voltage other than for which it is designed. Note the operating voltage shown near the AC
power cord jack and ONLY connect this unit to the appropriate AC source voltage.
2. Packing
The packaging has been designed protect the mixer during transit. If any shipping damage has
occurred, consult your dealer and the shipping provider.
3. Safety
Avoid excessive heat, humidity, dust and vibration. Store and operate the power amplifier away
from high temperatures or humidity. Also, avoid locations which may be subject to excessive
dust and vibration / physical shocks that could cause mechanical damage to the amp.
4. Warranty
The S-Series power amplifiers are covered, by limited warranty, of any defects in workmanship
for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable and
applies only to the original purchaser. If any warranty related issues occur, contact your dealer.
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2. Power On LED: This LED lights when the power is on for the amplifier.
3. Protect LED: This LED will light up when a fault is detected in the amplifier operation.
4. Bridge LED: This LED lights up when the amplifier is set to BRIDGED mode.
9. Channel A Signal Level Control: This knob controls the output level of Channel A.
10. Channel B Signal Level Control: This knob controls the output level of Channel B.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 9 10
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1. INPUT “A” XLR and ¼” Balanced Line Input jacks: These XLR inputs are
balanced input jacks and ¼” TRS (Tip / Ring / Sleeve) balanced / unbalanced inputs. These
jacks are designed to be connected to +4dBu balanced or unbalanced line level sources.
3. MODE Switches: Allows for selection of various operating modes for the amplifier.
4. Cooling Fan: This fan provides air flow and cooling to the internal amplifier components.
5. OUTPUT “A” Binding Post Outputs: Positive and negative binding posts are
provided for connection to speakers via banana plug, spade terminal or bare wire connections.
9. AC Power jack: Plug the appropriate A/C power cord to this connector.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BYPASS THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE POWER CORD!
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INPUT BRIDGE
OUTPUT A OUTPUT B BREAKER
INPUT A INPUT B MODE MODE
S S S S S S S SW10 SW11
W W W W W W W SW8 SW9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SW12 OUTPUT A
S S S S S S S
W
1
W
1
W
1
W
1
W
1
W
1
W
1
PARALLEL ON 1+ 1-
S S S S S S S
OFF
MODEL S-SERIES
W W W W W W W STEREO OUTPUT B
1 1
L
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1
L
O
1
L
O
1L
I
1
L
O
1
OUTPUT B
M M
L POS NEG
I
T
C
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C
U
I
T
C
U
O POS NEG
E
T T
E
T 2+ 2-
R R
1+ 1-
MODE BRIDGED MONO Professional Power
INPUT A SWITCHES INPUT B POS NEG
ON
1+ 2+ Amplifier
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 BRIDGED POWER
MONO WWW.WHARFEDALEPRO.COM
BRIDGE MONO MODE
-USE INPUT A LIMITER/
FILTER AND LEVEL CONTROL OUTPUT POWER
-SET INPUT B LIMITER/FILTER PER CHANNEL /
AND LEVEL CONTROL TO OFF IMPEDANCE 770w /
4Ώ
1= GROUND SHIELD
X BRIDGED MONO:
L 2= HOT (+) 4Ώ MIN LOAD
R AC 100V-
3= COLD (-)
_ _ + _ CAUTION
¼
SLEEVE=GROUND SHIELD
TIP=HOT(+)
A ++ BRIDGED
B 120V~60Hz
”
RING=COLD(-)
1 2 5 6 6
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The MODE SWITCHES for the S-2500 provide the means to configure the amplifier in for a variety of
different applications. The following legend shows the available selections.
MODE SWITCHES
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
INPUT
INPUT A INPUT B BRIDGE MODE
MODE
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8 SW9 SW10 SW11 SW12
N/C ON 30Hz OFF ON 30Hz OFF PARALLEL ON
N/C OFF 50Hz ON OFF 50Hz ON STEREO OFF
LIMITER
LO LO LIMITER
LO LO
CUT CUT CUT CUT
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LIMITER
A limiter is a circuit that prevents signal overload and distortion in an audio signal path. When engaged,
the internal limiter circuit will keep the audio signal from going over a preset level threshold, thereby
helping to prevent signal distortion within the amplifier and in the speaker system. The limiter also
serves to prevent speaker damage. The limiter function can be engaged by engaging MODE
SWITCHES SW2 (for INPUT A) and SW5 (for INPUT B) in the up “ON” position.
LO CUT
MODE SWITCHES SW3, SW4 (for INPUT A) and SW6, SW7 (for INPUT B) provide the options of low
frequency filtering starting at the 30Hz and 50Hz frequency ranges and frequencies below those points.
These filters “roll off” the lower bass frequency range to help eliminate unwanted “boominess” in the
sound system with a -12dB per octave slope. MODE Switch SW4 engages the “LO CUT” filter and
Switch SW3 selects between the 30Hz (in the up, “ON” position) and 50Hz (in the down “OFF” position).
INPUT MODE
The INPUT MODE switches select the operating mode of the amplifier. STEREO mode allows the unit
to function as a two channel amplifier with each input (INPUT A & INPUT B) routed to a separate
amplifier output (OUTPUT A & OUTPUT B), respectively.
PARALLEL mode sums the signals of INPUT A and INPUT B together and routes the combined signal
to both OUTPUT A and OUTPUT B.
BRIDGE MODE
This mode allows you to combine the amplifier outputs for more power. MODE SWITCHES #10, 11
and 12 control this function. BRIDGE MODE can provide nearly three times more power output than
operating the amp in STEREO mode.
When in BRIDGE MODE, only the controls on INPUT A are functional. INPUT B MODE SWITCH
settings have no affect on the operation of the amplifier when in BRIDGE MODE and the volume control
for INPUT B should be set all the way down when operating in this mode.
BRIDGE MODE provides a single 4Ω or 8Ω output for connection to an equivalent speaker impedance
load. Be aware of the increased power output that BRIDGE MODE provides and be sure that all
speakers have appropriate power handling capabilities before making connections otherwise speaker
damage may occur. Speaker wiring for BRIDGE MODE is made via the two middle output binding post
terminals. See pages 10 and 13 for BRIDGE MODE wiring details.
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Output wiring options consist of NL-4 “Speakon®-type” female connectors for the left and right outputs
along with industry standard binding posts for direct wiring connections or wiring with banana plugs.
OUTPUT A OUTPUT B
OUTPUT A
1+ 1-
OUTPUT B OUTPUT B
POS NEG
POS NEG
2+ 2-
1+ 1-
BRIDGED MONO
POS NEG
1+ 2+
BRIDGED
MONO
_ + +
_
+ B
_
A
BRIDGED
Positive
lead from
amplifier
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Positive lead
from OUTPUT B
2+ Negative lead
Negative lead 1-
2- from OUTPUT A
from OUTPUT B
1+
DUAL Positive lead
OUTPUT from OUTPUT A
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BRIDGED
MONO
A B
BRIDGE
As shown in the graphic above, the stereo and bridged mono applications can be connected as
indicated. Binding post wiring can be done with spade connectors, bare wire ends tightened into
the binding posts or via banana plugs inserted into the end of the binding posts.
NEGATIVE POSITIVE
LEAD TO LEAD TO
SPEAKER SPEAKER
_ +
A
Strip away approximately ½” (12mm) of insulation from the speaker wire. Twist the bare copper wire
ends tightly. Unscrew each binding post, insert the wire into the hole in the metal portion of the binding
post and tighten the binding post securely. Be care of stray wire strands that could cause shorts.
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NEGATIVE POSITIVE
LEAD TO LEAD TO
SPEAKER SPEAKER
_ +
A
NEGATIVE POSITIVE
LEAD TO LEAD TO
SPEAKER SPEAKER
_ +
A
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POSITIVE NEGATIVE
LEAD TO LEAD TO
SPEAKER SPEAKER
BRIDGED
MONO
_ _ _
A
+ + + B
BRIDGE
BRIDGED-MONO
MODE REQUIRES
MODE SWITCHES SWITCH #10, #11 & #12
TO BE IN THE “UP”
ON (ON) POSITION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112
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Make sure that the power switch is set to the OFF position while making connections to and from
the power amplifier. Connect all external components. Speakers, Microphones, instruments, etc.
Check for secure connections.
Turn all level controls down on mixers, amplifiers and signal processing devices.
Connect the A/C power cord to the power outlet of the amplifier.
After powering up all other devices first, turn the power switch on the amplifier to the ‘ON’ position
and verify that the POWER LED is lit.
Turn the amplifier volume control up to the “7” setting. (This setting can be adjusted higher or lower,
as needed, after set-up).
With the source signal present (a person singing in to a microphone or and instrument playing),
adjust the various signal levels as needed. Make any needed overall volume adjustments with the
volume control on the mixer and the amplifier. When powering down, make sure any external power
amps are switched off first.
MICROPHONES MIXER
OUTPUTS
MIXER
S-SERIES AMPLIFIFER
AMP A B
INPUTS MODEL S-SERIES
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SPEAKER A SPEAKER B
AMP
OUTPUTS
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S-1000 SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power Stereo:
180W+180W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 20Hz-20kHz)
300W+300W/4Ω(0.1% THD at 20Hz-20kHz)
200W+200W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
330W+330W/4Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
500W+500W/2Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
Bridged:
600W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 20Hz-20kHz)
660W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz
1000W/4Ω (1% THD at 1kHz)
THD+N <0.02%
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz 0/-0.5dB
10Hz-40kHz 0/-2dB
Hum and Noise -95dB
Voltage Gain 33dB
Input Sensitivity +4dBu
Maximum Input Level +22dBu
Input Impedance Balanced: 20kΩ; Unbalanced: 10kΩ
Controls
Low Cut Filter: 50Hz -6dB(-12dB/oct); 30Hz -6dB(-12dB/oct)
SIGNAL Indicators: Turns on approx -35dBu
CLIP indicators: Turns on approx 350Wx2/4Ω output
Limiter: Turns on approx 350Wx2/4Ω output
Amplifier Protection: Mute function; DC detection; Overload and
short detection; Temperature detection
Power Amp Type Class AB complementary linear output
AC Power Options AC100V / 120V / 220V / 240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
mm 96mm x 482.6mm x 427mm
inches 3.8" x 19" x 16.8"
Weight
kg 15.4kg
lbs 33.9lbs
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S-1500 SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power Stereo:
300W+300W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 20Hz-20kHz)
450W+450W/4Ω (0.1% THD at 20Hz-20kHz)
320W+320W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
500W+500W/4Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
750W+750W/2Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
Bridged:
900W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 20Hz-20kHz)
1000W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz
1500W/4Ω (1% THD at 1kHz)
THD+N <0.02%
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz 0/-0.5dB
10Hz-40kHz 0/-2dB
Hum and Noise -95dB
Voltage Gain 33dB
Input Sensitivity +4dBu
Maximum Input Level +22dBu
Input Impedance Balanced: 20kΩ; Unbalanced: 10kΩ
Controls
Low Cut Filter: 50Hz -6dB(-12dB/oct); 30Hz -6dB(-12dB/oct)
SIGNAL Indicators: Turns on approx -35dBu
CLIP indicators: Turns on approx 490Wx2/4Ω output
Limiter: Turns on approx 506Wx2/4Ω output
Amplifier Protection: Mute function; DC detection; Overload and
short detection; Temperature detection
Power Amp Type Class AB complementary linear output
AC Power Options AC100V / 120V / 220V / 240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
mm 96mm x 482.6mm x 427mm
inches 3.8" x 19" x 16.8"
Weight
kg 16.3kg
lbs 35.9lbs
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S-2500 SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power Stereo:
490W+490W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 20Hz-20kHz)
700W+700W/4Ω (0.1% THD at 20Hz-20kHz)
500W+500W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
770W+770W/4Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
1250W+1250W/2Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz)
Bridged:
1400W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 20Hz-20kHz)
1500W/8Ω (0.1% THD at 1kHz
2500W/4Ω (1% THD at 1kHz)
THD+N <0.03%
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz 0/-0.5dB
10Hz-40kHz 0/-2dB
Hum and Noise -95dB
Voltage Gain 33dB
Input Sensitivity +4dBu
Maximum Input Level +22dBu
Input Impedance Balanced: 20kΩ; Unbalanced: 10kΩ
Controls
Low Cut Filter: 50Hz -6dB(-12dB/oct); 30Hz -6dB(-12dB/oct)
SIGNAL Indicators: Turns on approx -35dBu
CLIP indicators: Turns on approx 800Wx2/4Ω output
Limiter: Turns on approx 840Wx2/4Ω output
Amplifier Protection: Mute function; DC detection; Overload and
short detection; Temperature detection
Power Amp Type Class H complementary linear output
AC Power Options AC100V / 120V / 220V / 240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
mm 96mm x 482.6mm x 427mm
inches 3.8" x 19" x 16.8"
Weight
kg 17.7kg
lbs 39lbs
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