Wharfedale Speaker Sub A15 User Manual

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVE SUBWOOFER SYSTEM  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Page  
1……………………………………………… Unpacking - Warnings and Safety  
2……………………………………………… Introduction  
3……………………………………………… Warranty  
4……………………………………………… Features  
5……………………………………………... Description / Enclosure Features  
6……………………………………………... Enclosure Call-Outs  
7……………………………………………... Rear Panel Call-Outs  
8……………………………………………... Operating Instructions  
Connection Suggestions  
9……………………………………………... Connection diagram #1  
10………………………………………….….. Connection diagram #2  
11……………………………………….…….. Connection Diagram #3  
12……………………………………….…….. Specifications  
13……………………………………….…….. Dimensions  
Back Cover…..……………………….…….. Contact Information  
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UNPACKING  
All Wharfedale Pro products are fully checked before leaving the factory. After  
unpacking, inspect the contents for any physical damage. Retain the shipping carton  
and internal packing material. Check as soon as possible that the unit is functioning  
properly. In the event of any shipping damage, please contact your dealer and the  
shipper immediately to make a claim.  
WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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3.  
READ INSTRUCTIONS carefully before operating this product.  
RETAIN these instructions for future reference.  
COMPLY WITH WARNINGS – All warnings and instructions for this product  
should be adhered to.  
4.  
SETUP PROCEDURES – In order to avoid speaker damage, it is advisable to  
establish and follow a pattern for powering on and off a sound system. Make sure that  
all input and output level controls are at their minimum settings on all components of  
the system. With all system parts connected, power on source equipment (playback  
units, instruments, mixers, signal processors, etc.), BEFORE powering on any  
amplifiers or powered speakers. Power on the system’s amplifier(s) or powered  
speakers LAST. Wait until all system components have stabilized, then bring up  
volume controls to operating level. Similarly, when shutting a system down, always  
turn down all level controls and then turn off the amplifier(s) or powered speakers  
BEFORE shutting down other system components.  
5.  
6.  
CABLES – Be sure to use proper cables for all connections.  
RIGGING – SUSPENDING – MOUNTING IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR  
THIS PRODUCT! The rigging, suspension or mounting of any 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  
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 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 sound levels that could cause permanent hearing  
damage.  
8.  
SERVICING – The user should not attempt to service this product. Please  
contact your local Wharfedale Pro Service Center.  
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INTRODUCTION:  
TITAN™ Sub-A15 Active Bandpass Subwoofer  
Congratulations! You’ve made the smart move of choosing the new Wharfedale Pro  
Titan™ Sub-A15, a powerful active subwoofer system designed to produce high quality  
audio in any performance application.  
A preeminent force in audio, with a long and distinguished history of innovation,  
Wharfedale Loudspeakers was founded in 1932 by Gilbert Briggs, who built his first  
loudspeakers in a small village in the county of Yorkshire, England. This quiet market  
town was located in the valley of the river “Wharfe” – an area known to this day as  
“Wharfedale”.  
A visionary in the field of loudspeaker technology, Briggs developed the first two-way  
loudspeaker – essentially the prototype of the modern loudspeaker. Today, as part of  
International Audio Group, Wharfedale continues to grow as an international standard  
for professional loudspeakers.  
In keeping with Gilbert Brigg’s original vision, all of our transducer components are  
engineered, tooled, and manufactured in our 1,500,000 square foot factory facility. In  
fact, Wharfedale is one of only a handful of manufacturers who still build all of their own  
transducers.  
All of which helps to explain how the new Titan Sub-A15 combines the newest  
technologies, materials and design topology to ensure absolute accuracy and high  
output.  
Because of its functional cabinet design, the Titan Sub-A15 is versatile and applicable  
in a variety of configurations. At home indoors or outdoors, on stage, in clubs, at  
rehearsals, in theaters and houses of worship, the Titan Sub-A15 will provide the high  
standards of low frequency audio reproduction that you require.  
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WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY  
Wharfedale Pro Titan Sub-A15 subwoofers are warranted to be clear 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 dealer or distributor for  
information. These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.  
Wharfedale Pro is a member of the International Audio Group (IAG)  
IAG reserves the right to alter or improve specifications without notice.  
All rights reserved ©2007  
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TITAN Sub-A15 Band-Pass Active Subwoofer Features  
- Peak limiter that protects the amplifier and speaker from clipping.  
- 0°, 180° PHASE switch  
- Built-in 600 watt (peak), 400 watt (continuous) amplifier  
- Thermal, DC fault and short circuit protection  
- Power on and system AGC protect LED indicators  
- Integral preset limiter prevents clipping and distortion.  
- Summed, stereo line level inputs combine the left and right signals to a single, mono  
signal which is routed to the Titan Sub-A15’s internal amplifier. This feature allows for  
the operation of a single subwoofer in stereo sound system. Integrity of the original  
stereo input remains intact at the line level outputs.  
- A pair of an integral crossovers send a high-pass, balanced, line-level, stereo signal  
to a pair of powered satellite full-range speakers or an external amplifier for passive  
satellite speakers.  
- A speaker-level, 1/4” TS phone jack input is provided. This input is useful in  
applications, where it may be more practical to use a full-range, amplified speaker-  
level signal and connect it to the Titan Sub-A15 subwoofer.  
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Titan Sub-A15 DESCRIPTION  
The TITAN Sub-A15 is powerful 15 inch band pass active subwoofer. A built-in 400  
watt (continuous) 600 watt (peak) amplifier conveniently accepts stereo or mono line  
level inputs via dual, balanced, XLR-¼” “combo” connectors as well as a unique single  
channel 4speaker level input via a ¼” phone jack which allows for use with a  
standard sound reinforcement amplifier (when the internal amplifier is not used).  
A custom designed, down-firing, aluminium cast frame 15" woofer, with a 3" voice coil,  
is utilized as the heart of the Titan Sub-A15's complementary low frequency  
enhancement system. Integral signal processing includes a dynamic AGC (Automatic  
Gain Control) circuit, a stereo crossover and signal limiting for the prevention of a  
distorted signal to the internal amplifier. A convenient and an essential PHASE switch  
is included to allow for proper subwoofer signal polarity to be selected.  
A pair of balanced XLR male output connections, with switchable “High-Pass” mode  
are available for the stereo line level outputs and may be used to pass through mono  
or stereo signals from the inputs to another system or to send a high-pass, line-level  
stereo signal to a pair of powered, full-range speakers such as the popular Wharfedale  
Pro Titan ACTIVE models.  
ENCLOSURE FEATURES  
-Custom 15” Low Frequency driver provides exceptional low-end clarity, high power  
handling capability and maximum efficiency  
-Rugged, textured grey, painted 18mm, 13 ply birch plywood enclosure with two  
rubberized over-molded handles on the sides and four screw mounted rubber feet on  
the bottom of the enclosure.  
-Integral pole mount adapter for the mounting of speaker enclosures above the  
subwoofer.  
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Titan Sub-A15 – ENCLOSURE CALL-OUTS  
1. Pole mount socket  
The top of the Titan Sub-A15 provides a convenient built in pole mount socket for  
easy mounting of a standard 35mm diameter speaker pole (such as the Wharfedale  
Pro SP-1) for easy top-side mounting of a mid/high passive or active speaker.  
2. Integral Carry Handle  
The Titan Sub-A15 has two rubber over-moulded carry handles (one on each side)  
for easy transportation of the enclosure.  
3. Rubber Feet  
There are four skid-resistant screw mounted rubber feet on the bottom of the Titan  
Sub-A15.  
4. Ports  
There are two ports on front of the Titan Sub-A15 that are reflex tuned to provide  
enhanced low frequency response from the enclosure.  
POLE MOUNT SOCKET  
1
INTEGRAL  
CARRY  
HANDLE  
2
RUBBER  
FEET  
3
PORTS  
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Titan Sub-A15 – REAR PANEL CALL-OUTS  
1. INPUT A - Balanced line level input via a XLR / ¼” combo connection.  
2. OUTPUT A - Balanced male XLR connection provides output “THRU” or HIGHPASS signal  
(depending on switch setting).  
3. SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT -  
Allows for connection of the output of an external amplifier to use the Titan Sub-A15 as a passive  
subwoofer.  
NOTE: Disconnect the power cord when using the Titan Sub-A15 in this mode.  
4. INPUT B - Balanced line level input via a XLR / ¼” combo connection.  
5. OUTPUT B - Balanced male XLR connection provides output “THRU” or HIGHPASS signal  
(depending on switch setting).  
6. HEATSINK - Cooling fins for amplifier. Do not obstruct.  
7. VOLUME CONTROL - Adjusts volume level of the subwoofer.  
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HEATSINK  
VOLUME  
CONTROL  
OUTPUT  
(BALANCED)  
INPUT  
(BALANCED)  
INPUT A  
1
0
A
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MAX  
THRU / HIGHPASS  
SWITCH  
PHASE SWITCH  
VOLUME  
OUTPUT A  
2
3
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CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
THRU  
0°  
SPEAKER  
LEVEL INPUT  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR  
9
10  
180°  
(100Hz)  
HIGHPASS  
SPEAKER  
LEVEL IN  
PHASE  
LIMIT  
LIMIT LED  
INPUT B  
4
5
POWER LED  
11  
B
ON  
OUTPUT B  
(BALANCED)  
(BALANCED)  
OFF  
POWER SOCKET  
POWER SWITCH  
12  
13  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
AC 220-240V~50Hz 400W  
FUSE T4AL250V  
POWER  
SERIALNUMBER  
8. THRU / HIGHPASS SWITCH - Selects the signal type that is routed to the OUTPUT jacks. “THRU” sends  
the unprocessed signal to the outputs. “HIGHPASS” filters the signal and  
only sends signals above 100Hz to the outputs.  
9. PHASE SWITCH - Selects the polarity of the signal being sent to the subwoofer. 0° selects the signal  
polarity as it appears at the input. The “180°” selection inverts the phase of the signal.  
10. LIMIT LED – LED indicator illuminates when the signal limiting function is activated.  
11. POWER LED - LED indicator illuminates when the unit is powered up.  
12. POWER SOCKET - This is the connection for the IEC AC power connector.  
13. POWER SWITCH – Turns the power on and off to the subwoofer amplifier module.  
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Titan Sub-A15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
The Titan Sub-A15 is easy to use! The steps below should be followed to help you get  
the best performance out of your subwoofer and speaker system.  
-Place the Titan Sub-A15 upright on its feet and place any pole mounts or additional  
speakers in place before making any wiring connections.  
-Make all audio connections (as outlined below and on subsequent pages) before  
turning on the power of any system components (see Page 1 “SETUP PROCEDURES”).  
Once all of the connections are made, power up only the system mixer, processors and  
any playback or auxiliary equipment BEFORE powering up the Titan Sub-A15 or any  
other powered speakers or amplifiers or speaker damage may occur!  
-Once everything is powered up, using a suitable signal source (such as talking into a  
microphone, playing an instrument or signal from a playback unit), gradually turn up the  
volume controls for all amplifiers and powered speakers and adjust the appropriate  
mixer levels to a comfortable setting, being careful that signals are not distorting or  
creating feedback.  
CONNECTION SUGGESTIONS  
There are several creative ways to connect and use the Titan Sub-A15. The following  
pages show some suggestions for a few simple system configurations that can be used.  
Variations on these suggestions can be easily developed to meet your specific needs.  
CONNECTION DIAGRAM # 1 on page 9 shows the typical connection of a Titan Sub-  
A15 in a stereo sound system. OUTPUT A and OUTPUT B can be connected to a two  
channel amplifier or a pair of powered speakers.  
CONNECTION DIAGRAM # 2 on page 10 shows the connection of a Titan Sub-A15 as  
a passive subwoofer system using an external amplifier that receives the low frequency  
output of an electronic crossover.  
CONNECTION DIAGRAM # 3 on page 11 shows the connection of two Titan Sub-A15's.  
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM # 1  
STEREO SYSTEM WITH HIGHPASS OUTPUT  
TO RIGHT ACTIVE SPEAKER  
OR AMPLIFIER INPUT  
TO LEFT ACTIVE SPEAKER  
OR AMPLIFIER INPUT  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
(BALANCED)  
(BALANCED)  
0
A
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+6  
VOLUME  
Left  
Output  
THRU /  
HIGHPASS  
switch in  
“HIGHPASS”  
(down) mode  
CAUTION  
DO NOT OPEN  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
!
THRU  
0
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN  
(100Hz)  
HIGHPASS  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR  
SPEAKER  
LEVEL IN  
PHA
N 2082  
LIMIT  
Right  
Output  
B
ON  
(BALANCED)  
(BALANCED)  
OFF  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
AC 220-240V~50Hz 400W  
FUSE T4AL250V  
POWER  
MIXER  
SERIALNUMBER  
POWER  
Switch in “ON”  
(up) mode  
POWER  
CORD  
NOTE: This same connection configuration can be used with OUTPUT A and B used in  
a full-range mode when the THRU / HIGHPASS switch is in the “THRU” (up) position.  
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM # 2  
USING THE Titan Sub-A15 WITH AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
(BALANCED)  
(BALANCED)  
TO SPEAKER LEVEL  
INPUT  
0
A
WWW.WHARFEDALEPRO.COM  
_
MAX  
VOLUME  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
!
THRU  
0°  
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR  
180°  
(100Hz)  
HIGHPASS  
SPEAKER  
LEVEL IN  
PHASE  
LIMIT  
N 2082  
WARNING!  
DO NOT CONNECT  
POWER CORD OR  
TURN ON POWER  
WHEN USING THIS  
CONFIGURATION!  
B
ON  
(BALANCED)  
(BALANCED)  
OFF  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
AC 220-240V~50Hz 400W  
FUSE T4AL250V  
POWER  
SERIALNUMBER  
FROM LOW FREQUENCY  
OUTPUT OF AN ELECTRONIC  
CROSSOVER  
AMPLIFIER OUTPUT  
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM # 3  
USING TWO Titan Sub-A15's WITH TWO POWERED SPEAKERS  
TO LEFT  
MAIN  
POWERED  
SPEAKER  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
(BALANCED)  
(BALANCED)  
0
FROM  
MIXER  
OUTPUT  
LEFT  
A
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_
MAX  
VOLUME  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
POWER  
CORD  
!
THRU  
0°  
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN  
180°  
(100Hz)  
HIGHPASS  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR  
SPEAKER  
LEVEL IN  
PHASE  
TO INPUT OF 2nd  
SUBWOOFER  
N 2082  
FROM  
MIXER  
OUTPUT  
RIGHT  
B
ON  
(BALANCED)  
(BALANCED)  
OFF  
POWER  
CORD  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
AC 220-240V~50Hz 400W  
FUSE T4AL250V  
POWE
RIGHT SIDE  
SERIALNUMBER  
SUBWOOFER  
LEFT SIDE  
SUBWOOFER  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
(BALANCED)  
(BALANCED)  
0
TO RIGHT  
MAIN  
A
WWW.WHARFEDALEPRO.COM  
_
MAX  
VOLUME  
POWERED  
SPEAKER  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
!
THRU  
0°  
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE -NE PAS OUVRIR  
180°  
(100Hz)  
HIGHPASS  
SPEAKER  
LEVEL IN  
PHASE  
N 2082  
LIMIT  
POWER  
CORD  
B
ON  
(BALANCED)  
(BALANCED)  
OFF  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
AC 220-240V~50Hz 400W  
FUSE T4AL250V  
POWER  
POWER  
CORD  
SERIALNUMBER  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Model Name  
TITAN Sub-A15  
Band-pass subwoofer  
45-150Hz  
System Type  
Frequency Response +/-3dB  
Enclosure Material  
Enclosure Colour  
Frame material  
18mm Plywood  
Grey  
Die-cast aluminium frame  
404mm / 15”  
75 / 3”  
Size (mm / inches)  
Coil Size (mm / inches)  
Impedance  
4 ohm  
Speaker Pole Adapter  
Inputs A & B - Type / Connection  
Yes  
Balanced Line Level inputs via two combo  
connectors  
Output A & B Type / Connection  
Balanced Line Level outputs via two XLR-M  
connections  
Input Sensitivity  
0.775V  
High Pass Frequency Selection  
Phase Switch Selection  
Speaker Level Input Impedance  
Speaker Level Input Connection  
Amplifier Power:  
Continuous  
100Hz  
0° / 180°  
1/4” TS Phone input  
4  
400W  
Peak  
600W  
Protection Type  
Dynamic AGC  
LED  
Power On Indicator  
Dimensions (mm / inches):  
Height  
630.0mm / 24.8"  
478.0mm / 18.8"  
640.0mm / 25.2"  
45.48kg / 100.0lbs  
50.26kb / 110.5lbs  
Width  
Depth  
Weight (Net) kg / lbs  
Weight (Gross) kg / lbs  
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Wharfedale International LTD.  
IAG HOUSE  
Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park,  
Huntingdon, Cambs,  
PE29 6XU, England  
IAG Professional reserves the right to alter or improve  
specifications without notice.  
All rights reserved © 2007 Wharfedale Pro  
Wharfedale Pro is a member of the International Audio Group  
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