WX-1 & WX-3 Professional Power Amplifier OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE 3 www.wharfedalepro.com WX-1 and WX-3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................. 1 IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................ 2 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 3 ABOUT THE WX SERIES.......................................................................... 3 FEATURES.................................................................................................
IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Read these instructions Follow all instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your WX series professional power amplifier. Wharfedale Pro WX amplifiers are the result of many years of experience in the use, design and manufacture of professional audio equipment. We take great pride in engineering and building every Wharfedale Pro product and wish to thank you for entrusting us with your sound.
FRONT PANEL FEATURES AND CONTROLS 1. Power Switch: Push to power the amplifier up or down. 2. Power LED: Illuminates when the amplifier is connected to mains power and switched on. 3. Protect LED: Illuminates when the amplifier is in protect mode due to short circuit, over current or thermal overload. 4. Peak LED: Illuminates when the amplifier is being driven into clipping. 5. Signal LED: Illuminates when signal is present at the input stage. 6.
OPERATING MODE SWITCHES The HPF / LPF / Fullrange Mode Switches allow your WX amplifier to drive a bi-amplified system without an additional active crossover network. LPF is used to drive subwoofers, HPF to drive a Mid/Hi enclosure and Fullrange is used to drive a Mid/Hi enclosure without a subwoofer.
DIMENSIONS WX-1 and WX-3.
WIRING DIAGRAM WX-1 and WX-3.
BLOCK DIAGRAM WX-1 and WX-3.
SPECIFICATION Model Name WX-1 WX-3 8 ohms*2 180 Watts 260 Watts 4 ohms*2 300 Watts 500 Watts 2 ohms*2 260 Watts 330 Watts (Peak @1kHz) 4 ohms*2 650 Watts 1050 Watts Sensitivity +4dBu (1.2V) +4dBu (1.2V) Balanced XLR input 20kΩ 20kΩ Voltage Gain 29dB 31dB Slew Rate >40V / us >40V / us Crosstalk >76dB >76dB S/N >102dB >103dB Distortion (1W) <0.05% <0.
WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY Wharfedale Pro products are warranted 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. 10 WX-1 and WX-3.
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