Introduction Compatibility
The Wharfedale PPS 1 system is a unique sub
Your Wharfedale PPS 1 system has been
bass unit and satellite system based on
designed to be compatible with the great majority
revolutionary NXT™ Surface Sound technology.
of hi-fi and audio-visual equipment currently
Now for the first time all listeners in the room can
available. If you have any doubts your dealer will
enjoy spacious, detailed sound, not just the
be happy to offer you advice.
favoured few directly on line with the speakers.
The PPS1 panels employ a protection
Please read the following information before
mechanism that mutes the sound if the power
installing your PPS 1 System. It will help you
input is too great. If the output is muted, turn
install your system safely and correctly.
down the main volume control on the system for
a few seconds to reset the level.
Before making connections to any part of your
Your PPS 1 panels are supplied fitted with
sound system make sure the amplifier and all
lightweight decor pictures fixed to the panel
connected sources are switched off.
surface with low-tack adhesive. If you wish to
When you switch on your system or change
remove or change these pictures, please read
sources, set the volume control to minimum and
the paragraph 'Customising the PPS 1 Panels'
turn up the level gradually.
DO NOT use your amplifier at full volume.
Mounting the Panels
The position of the Volume Control is NOT a
The PPS 1 panels are designed to wall mount.
reliable guide as to the maximum volume level or
A conventional loudspeaker needs to be
capabilities of your sound system. Playing the
focussed on the listening position and placed at
system with extreme high settings of volume and
an equal distance from the listener. Although this
tone controls will result in distorted sound and
conventional placement is still the preferred
may damage the amplifier and loudspeakers.
position, the position of the panels is not critical,
DO NOT connect loudspeaker terminals to the
except that you should not position the panels
mains supply.
immediately next to each other. The panels can
Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are
be placed at different heights to each other and
correctly wired and are in phase.
at different distances from the listening seat.
DO NOT subject your loudspeakers to excessive
Each PPS 1 panel should be placed to the front
cold, heat, humidity or sunlight.
or side of the listening position. Place the panels
behind the listening position only if you are using
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
them as the rear speakers in a surround system.
shock do not expose this product to rain or
moisture. The product must not be exposed to
Fixing the Panels to the Wall
dripping and splashing and no object filled with
Three keyhole slots are located on the back of
liquids such as a vase of flowers should be
each panel so that the panel may be wall
placed on the sub bass unit.
mounted in either portrait or landscape mode.
No naked flame sources - such as candles - must
The PPS 1 is not supplied with screws or fixings.
be placed on the sub bass unit.
Ensure correct selection of screws (they must
DO NOT place heavy objects on top of the sub
be round head, No 8) and fixings appropriate to
bass unit cabinet.
the structure and material they are to be applied
NEVER let anyone, push anything into holes,
to. Seek qualified assistance if necessary.
slots or any other opening in the case.
The mounting screws must be securely fastened
Always fit the PPS 1 panels according to the
into the wall or base structure. The entire
instructions and using appropriate fixings. Your
assembly should be capable of taking the weight
dealer will advise you if needed.
of the PPS 1 panels together with any pulling
Do NOT connect the PPS 1 panels directly to the
force to which they might be subjected.
loudspeaker outputs of a stereo power amplifier
or the front speaker outputs of an AV unit.
Connections to these outputs should only be via
the terminal panel on the LP 1 sub bass unit.
DO NOT attempt to dismantle the units. There
are no user serviceable parts inside and you will
invalidate the warranty.
Site the LP 1 sub bass unit at least 0.5m from
TV sets and magnetic storage media. The PPS1
panels may be safely used close to a TV set.
Unpacking
Unpack your system with care. Be careful not to
damage the panels and sub bass unit cabinet
when removing the polythene sleeves. Check
each speaker and in the event of any transit
damage, immediately contact your Wharfedale
dealer. Retain the packaging for future transit.
Positioning the Sub-Bass Unit
Although the LP 1 sub bass unit may be placed
almost anywhere in the room, even behind the
sofa or the TV set, we recommend that it be
placed in front of and as central to the listening
position as possible. The sub bass unit should
not be operated within 450mm of a television set
as the drive unit magnet may distort the picture.
We suggest you position the LP 1 sub bass unit
about 20cm (8 inches) from the wall. Placing it
close to the wall will enhance the bass; placing it
across the corner of the room will increase the
bass further, possibly at the expense of clarity.
The bass ports are essential to the functioning of
the sub bass unit and should not be obstructed
by placing the unit against soft furnishings. Do
not place the sub bass unit on an unsound floor
or close to surfaces or objects that may rattle.
Mounting the Panels
Preparing Cables
Determine the location of each panel and if
it is to be mounted portrait or landscape
Mark out the
mounting centres
282mm(Portrait)
327mm(Landscape)
Now mark a vertical
centre guide line
down to the floor.
Mark another short
line on the wall at the
position shown.
This line is the upper
level for fixing the
cable to the wall.
Drill and fix a No. 8 screw and
suitable wall plug. The screw
should protrude about 5mm
from the wall.
Align the keyhole slots over the
screws. Pull gently downwards
to secure the panel.
When both panels are correctly
sited, lift them off and lay them to
one side ready for connecting.
30 metres of loudspeaker
cable is supplied to connect
the PPS 1 to the amplifier. This
has a tracer on one
cable to aid identification
cable
.
Divide the cable into four lengths.
length
at each end 7mm of
insulation from each wire. Lightly twist the
strands to gather the ends.
Two 2 metre lengths of self adhesive flat cable
are supplied to help you cable the PPS 1 panels.
Take each flat cable and mark on the back a line
200 mm (400mm landscape) from one end.
Carefully score through the backing tape and
peel away a short length of backing tape
Prepare each
by splitting the twin cores to a depth of
about 25mm . Strip about
To Floor
420mm
Portrait
370mm
Landscape
Wharfedale PPS 1 System User Guide
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