Wharfedale slim bass 8 manual 90430

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This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchase. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling. USER MANUAL: SLIM BASS 8 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-REMOVEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ADVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELECTIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding plug. A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into you outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. Do NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeaker cabinets. If you play them with the grilles removed be careful to protect the drive units from children and pets. DO NOT change any connections to the subwoofer or your system without first switching o�- the power. DO NOT use your amplifier or receiver at its maximum volume setting. This will produce high levels of distortion which may damage your loudspeakers and subwoofer. Allow your amplifier a little headroom so that it can operate without stress. DO turn down the volume control on your amplifier or receiver before turning the equipment on or o�-. This will protect your subwoofer against switching 'thumps' and other spurious signals. This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.

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USER MANUAL: SLIM BASS 8 1 Drop the bass! SLIM BASS 8 is a compact, active subwoofer from Wharfedal\ e. Featuring a custom engineered, 200mm (8) long throw driver and high-power built-in amplifier, capable of 400W peak power output, SLIM BASS 8 is set to deliver a new dimension to your home cinema experience with astounding bass impact, without breaking the bank. Designed to be placed in tight spaces, under your sofa for instance, or \ against a side wall in an apartment or bedroom, this technologically advanced subwoofer has a depth of a mere 30cm, so you can find the space for it to spur your home cinema experience. Limited space, but unlimited bass! This subwoofer is set to operate for the mains voltage marked on the amplifier panel. Before connecting check that this voltage is correct for your mains supply. If you move to an area with a di�-erent mains supply voltage, please consult your Wharfedale dealer to arrange the conversion of this product. SLIM BASS 8 is designed for placement in tight spaces. For instance, clo\ se to your chair or sofa (or underneath if space allows). The unit may be placed almost anywhere in the room, we also recommend that it be placed in front of the listener and as central to the listening position as possible. Th\ ere should be a mains outlet within easy reach. We suggest you initially position the subwoofer about 20cm (8 inches) from the wall. Placing the unit close to the wall will enhance the bass; placing it across the corner of the room wil\ l increase the bass further, possibly at the expense of be sound with no loose floorboards, etc. Experiment with locations and sources before making a final decision. Note: due to the positioning of the heat-sink, it is important to that cooling air can flow around the subwoofer. Please keep adequate space between the heat-sink and surrounding materials such as carpet and fabrics etc. The diagram shows the Dolby Labs recommended positions for multi-channel operation. For 5.1 channel operation use the satellites in the front and surround positions with the Subwoofer in the LFE position. If you have a 7.1 channel processor/amplifier you can enhance the system further by buying one of the larger loudspeakers from the Wharfedale range to use as front channel speakers and use the satellite units as back channels. If you have any queries, your Wharfedale dealer will be pleased to advise you. INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION Unpacking Carefully unpack the subwoofer. Retain all the packing materials so that your subwoofer can be repacked \ and shipped without damage. If you dispose of the packing, do so with regard to all recycling provis\ ions in your area. Power Connection Positioning the Subwoofer Multi-Channel Room Placement