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Section 1—Introduction
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S e ct i o n 1 . 1 — W A T C H S y st e m I n t r o d u ct i o n Section 1.1—WATCH System Introduction If your passion is home theater, and you have sought the full sensory experience created as your eyes absorb the vision and your skin awakens to the power of the sound, Wilson Audio has your answer. Introducing WATCH —Wilson Audio Theater Comes Home.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Applications One of Wilson Audio’s most important criteria in speaker development is that a speaker meets the accuracy and dynamic demands of studio monitoring, analytical hardware and sof tware evaluation, and, of course, critical music and theater soundtrack listening. The WATCH Center Series 3 has been designed to deliver all of the speed, dynamics, and musical accuracy to satisfy even the most demanding music lovers.
S e ct i o n 1 . 2 — W A T C H P a c k a g e allows for optimal tuning of a loudspeaker for various listening distances and heights and gives listeners much greater control over their sound. The WATCH Center Series 3 was designed from the ground up as a center channel. It is not merely a standard speaker that was tipped onto its side. The Center channel was voiced and optimized to truly represent dialogue for movies as well as music and vocals when used in a multi-channel audio setup.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l was designed to take advantage of today’s multi-channel formats. The unique tunability of the WATCH Dog F igure 3 – WATCH C ontroller is greatly enhanced when used with the WATCH Dog Controller active crossover. The crossover’s comprehensive control allows the WATCH Dog to be optimized for both music and multi-channel applications, even within the same system.
S e ct i o n 1 . 2 — W A T C H P a c k a g e ceiling, as well as degradation caused by the mount itself. This causes frequency nonlinearities—accentuating some frequencies and ef fectively masking others. WATCH Surround minimizes wall/ceiling resonant interactions through its advanced mounting system. Using state-of-the-art materials technology first developed for the X-1 Grand SLAMM, WATCH Surround provides stunning results.
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S e c t i o n 2 — U n c r a t i n g y o u r WA T C H C e n t e r
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S e ct i o n 2 . 1 — U n c r a t i n g th e WAT C H C e n t e r C h a n n e l Section 2.1—Uncrating the WATCH Center Channel Initial Check The WATCH Center Channel is shipped in a wooden crate. If you have also purchased a Center stand, it is shipped in a separate cardboard box. Upon receiving the crate (and cardboard box), please check their condition. If there is any damage, please report it to the shipping company immediately for insurance verification.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Section 2.2—Crate Content Checklist Now that you have unpacked your WATCH Center Channel, you can inventory all the additional items in the crate.
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S e ct i o n 3 . 1 — T h e W i l so n A u d i o S e t u p P r oc e d u r e Section 3.1—The Wilson Audio Setup Procedure You are surely excited about setting up your Center Series 3 and doing some listening, but before you begin, we would like to discuss some of the important room acoustical information that will help you set up your loudspeakers properly.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l volume, project your voice out into the room. Your voice will have an overly heavy, “chesty” quality because of your proximity to the rear wall. 2. While speaking, slowly move out into the room, progressing in a direction parallel to the sidewall. It is helpful to have another listener seated in the listening position to assist you during this process.
S e ct i o n 3 . 2 — R oo m A co u st i cs obvious interaction with the opposite wall in front of you and mark this point with tape. The four pieces of tape now form a rectangle that establishes the Zone of Neutrality for the loudspeaker located on that side of the room. Using the four marks as your guide, tape an outline to define the boundaries of the rectangle. 6. Repeat this process for each speaker location individually. These are your Zones of Neutrality, one for each channel.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l It adds harshness to the upper midrange and treble by storing time-domain smearing energy. It destroys the delicate phase relationships, which help to establish an accurate soundstage. Slap echo (see Figure 1) is a common acoustical problem in the typical domestic listening room because most of these rooms have walls with a hard, reflective nature, only occasionally interrupted by curtains, wall art, or drapes.
S e ct i o n 3 . 2 — R oo m A co u st i cs tive materials that can be used to ameliorate slap echo: Illbruck Sonex® Air duct board Large ceiling to floor drapes Carpeting to wall surfaces In many domestic listening environments, heavy stuf fed furnishings reduce slap echo somewhat. Unfortunately, their ef fectiveness is not predictable. Dif fusers are sometimes also used to very good subjective ef fect, particularly in quite large rooms.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l found at certain discreet locations in the room. These locations dif fer according to room dimension and size. A room generating severe standing waves creates dif ficulty in setup. In these rooms, the speaker will sound radically dif ferent as it is moved around. The ef fects of standing waves on a loudspeaker’s performance are primarily in the areas listed.
S e ct i o n 3 . 3 — R e so n a n c e s Comb Filter Effect The “comb filter” ef fect is a special type of standing wave noticeable primarily at higher frequencies and shorter wavelengths. Acoustical comb filtering occurs when sound from a single source, such as a loudspeaker, is directed toward a microphone or listener from a distance. The first sound to reach the microphone is the direct sound, followed by a delayed, reflected sound.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Structural Resonance Structural resonances are familiar to most people as buzzes and rattles, but this type of resonance usually only occurs at extremely high volume levels and is usually masked by the music. In many wood frame rooms the most common type of structural resonance prob lem is “booming” of walls and floors. You can test for these very easily by tapping the wall with the palm of your hand or stomping on the floor.
S e ct i o n 3 . 4 — Y o u r R oo m oration. Custom designed bass traps, such as perforated Helmholtz resonators, provide the greatest degree of low frequency control. Section 3.4—Your Room Room Shapes Standing waves are pressure waves propagated by the interaction of sound and op posing parallel walls. This interaction creates patterns of low and high acoustical pressure zones that accentuate and attenuate particular frequencies. Those frequencies are dependent on room size and dimension.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l F igure 7 – P ossible L oudspeaker P lacement within V arious R oom S hapes should fire from the end of the leg (short wall) toward the L, or they should be along the longest wall. In this way, both speakers are firing the same distance to the back wall. The asymmetry of the walls in L-shaped rooms resists the buildup of standing waves (see Figure 2).
S e ct i o n 3 . 4 — Y o u r R oo m from a room boundary will diminish the sonic results of your listening. Speaker Orientation Speaker placement and orientation are two of the most important considerations in obtaining superior sound. The first thing you need to do is eliminate the sidewalls as a sonic influence in your system. Speakers placed too close to the sidewalls will suf fer from a strong primary reflection.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l • Mounted on a stand with longer spikes in the front of the stand and shorter spikes in the back, allowing the stand and speaker to be rotated up toward the listener. • Mounted upside down on the ceiling above the screen, angled down towards the listener. With the exception of Center channels mounted on the ceiling, each of these options allow for some fine-tuning of the Center channel placement.
S e ct i o n 3 . 4 — Y o u r R oo m tensive testing on the Surround channel and found that significant improvement on speaker linearity and integration can be achieved by careful selection of the Surround channel mounting location. We realize that the location of the Surround channel is generally set by the architecture of the room. However, if you have some flexibility in locating your Surrounds, we suggest that you use WASP to find the Zone of Neutrality.
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Section 4—Initial Setup
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S e ct i o n 4 . 1 — F i n a l S e t u p Note: Before setting up the WATCH Center Series 3, study carefully Section 3, “In Your Room.” It provides valuable information on determining the ideal room location for your speakers. Section 4.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l A llen K ey E nd of S etscrew O ption 1 (N o S pacers ) 3/4 I nch S etscrew N ut D iode S pike 2 I nch S etscrew O ption 2 (1-2 S pacers ) O ptional S pacer 2 S pacers F igure 8 – C enter C hannel S pikes A ssembly D iagram height, it will need to be raised more in the back so the speaker is firing down toward the listener. Af ter determining the required rotation for the Center channel, Sections 4.3- 4.
S e ct i o n 4 . 3 — M e a s u r e d L i st e n i n g P os i t i o n Assembly 1. Back out the setscrews on the bottom of the enclosure to the desired height (see Figure 7) . Make sure the Allen key end is accessible. 2. If required, place the corresponding number of spacer discs over the bolt. 3. Screw the acoustical diode onto the bolt until it is roughly halfway into the diode. 4. Screw the spike (with nut) all the way in until it just touches the bolt. Do not tighten the nut at this time. 5.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Measure Ear Height Measure Listening Distance F igure 9 – M easured L istening D istance and E ar H eight Center Channel Configurations The WATCH Center Channel has been designed to accommodate most any mounting location.
S e ct i o n 4 . 4 — S e t u p # 1 C e n t e r C h a n n e l on F l oo r position. This will allow the Center channel to take advantage of the propagation delay correction technology (PDC). Simply placing the Center in a location without following the directions below will hinder the performance of the Center channel. With the correct PDC you will find the vocals and dialogue more realistic and satisfying.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l S pacers ( use only if indicated in table ) S pike and N ut O nly D iode , S pike , and N ut F igure 10 – I nstalling the C enter C hannel S pikes 3. Install the spikes as shown in Figure 9 above. Note: the material used for the bottom of the Center channel Wilson’s proprietary high density composite X-material. While very hard, X-material is easily cross threaded when installing the spikes.
S e ct i o n 4 . 5 — S e t u p # 2 C e n t e r C h a n n e l on S ta n d T hreaded S pikes F igure 11 – I nstalling the C enter C hannel S tand S pikes 2. Attach the spikes to the bottom of the stand by screwing the spike and nut combination until the nut is flush with the bottom (See Figure 11). Note: Do not tighten the nut at this time. Wait until the fine-tuning has been completed for the entire system and the speaker has been leveled.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l A nchor B olt F igure 12 – B olting the C enter C hannel to the S tand Note: Do not overtighten the bolts; a snug fit is all that is required to secure the Center Channel to the stand. 5. Turn to Section 4.8 for final assembly instructions. Section 4.6—Set Up #3 Center on Custom Stand or Shelf The WATCH Center Series 3 is a non-shielded speaker and therefore, should NOT be placed near a CRT television.
S e ct i o n 4 . 6 — S e t U p # 3 C e n t e r on S et S crew 4 C u sto m S t a n d the Shelf places A llen K ey E nd F igure 13 – L ocating or of S et S crew S et S crews We recommend that you have a custom shelf built that allows the Center channel to be bolted securely above the screen and rotated down toward the listening position. Section 11 contains the requirements for this bracket. The speaker should be rotated so that the midrange drivers are firing just below the listening position.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l 4. Using the provided 3/8 – 16 nut, bolt the Center channel to the mounting bracket. 5. Turn to Section 4.8 for final assembly instructions. Section 4.7—Setup #4 Center Mounted to Ceiling Note: Wilson Audio does not provide additional hardware for the optional ceiling mount location of the Center channel. The Wilson customer choosing this option will need to obtain hardware him or herself.
S e ct i o n 4 . 7 — S e t u p # 4 C e n t e r M o u n t e d to Ceiling bracket. The hardware used to install the Center channel on its custom ceiling mount is not provided by Wilson Audio. Once the bracket is made and mounted, follow these instructions to bolt the Center channel to the ceiling as follows: 1. Set the Center channel on the floor. 2. Using the provided 3/16 Allen wrench, remove the 4 setscrews from the bottom of the Center channel. 3.
WAT C H C e n t e r C h a n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Note: the material used for the bottom of the Center channel Wilson’s proprietary high density composite X-material. While very hard, X-material is easily cross threaded when installing the spikes. Be careful that the spike thread is engaging properly into the bottom. 5. Screw the 3/8 -16 nut and lock washer onto the setscrew from the inside of the enclosure (see Figure 14). 6. Tighten until snug using the open-ended wrench. 7.
S e ct i o n 4 . 8 — C e n t e r C h a n n e l F i n a l S e t u p Note: The custom mounting bracket should be designed to hold 3 times the weight of the Center channel (77 lbs). This gives and acceptable safety factor of 3. 9. Turn to Section 4.8 for final assembly instructions. Section 4.8—Center Channel Final Setup The final setup work needed before fine tuning and other speaker setup is performed as follows: • Set the Propagation Delay Correction on the tweeter assembly (see Section 10).
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l with the appropriate numbered line on the tweeter mounting bracket. 6. Retighten the socket head cap screws until snug. Note: Be careful when loosening or tightening the screws that you do not damage the painted finish.
S e ct i o n 4 . 9 — C o n n e ct i n g S p e a k e r to Amplifier • Unhook all the speakers except the Center channel. • Using a 3/16” Allen wrench, loosen the 1/4-20 socket head bolts that hold the tweeter in place. • Play a sound track that has a female vocal. • Sit in your listening location and have someone slowly slide the tweeter forward and backwards. Listen for the location that the female vocal is free from any chest or nasal sound.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Speaker Cables The high current input terminals located on the rear of your Center channel loudspeaker are color coded with a small plastic plug, so that RED (marked “+”) corresponds to positive and BLACK (marked “-”) to negative, common, or ground on the amplifier output. Be sure to connect the loudspeakers in phase with each other.
S e ct i o n 4 . 9 — C o n n e ct i n g S p e a k e r to Amplifier are angled to reduce pressures on the cable during installation. Avoid the instinct to push the cable’s spade lug ends all the way into the Center channel’s connectors (see Figure 17). Partial insertion of these angled spade lugs will actually improve the reliability of the connection. Flat lugs may be fully inserted to connectors before tightening. Connection of the Center to the Power Amplifier 1.
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S e c t i o n 5 — F i n a l T u n i n g a n d Vo i c i n g
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S e ct i o n 5 . 1 — F i n a l T u n i n g and Voicing Section 5.1—Final Tuning and Voicing This loudspeaker placement method was developed by David A. Wilson, for Wilson Audio Specialties, Inc., to find optimum loudspeaker locations in any given room within one hour. Participating in numerous audio/multi-channel/home theater shows with very dif ferent and dif ficult acoustic environments necessitated this procedure.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Section 5.2—Left and Right Channels Determining Front to Back Distance The proper setup of the lef t and right channels is crucial for optimum system performance. If these speakers are not set up correctly, the entire system will suf fer from poor integration. Please follow these steps carefully: • Place the speaker in an appropriate location relative to your screen and listening area. Make certain to remove the grills and spikes.
S e ct i o n 5 . 2 — L e f t and R i g ht C h a n n e l s • Find the front to back location where the bass is tight, dynamics are correct, image is well-focused, and you find the best soundstaging. Mark this as your final front to back location. Determining Side to Side Distance The distance the speakers are from the side walls is very important. This distance determines the amount of comb filtering you will hear. In ef fect, you are “tuning” the comb filter interaction between the speaker and the wall.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Section 5.3—Integrating the WATCH System Note: Many processors of fer a setup guide that steps you through the integration of each of the speakers, specifically, setting speaker distances, delays, and phase rotation. These adjustments are made via internal electrical adjustments. We have found that actual geometric changes, that is, moving the speaker location and rotation, of fer improved results when integrating speakers.
S e ct i o n 5 . 3 — I n t e g r a t i n g th e W A T C H S y st e m ie scene with which you are familiar. • Play the selection and listen for the integration with the main speakers. As the audio moves across the three front speakers, listen for a smooth transition from one speaker to the next. You should not hear any voids in the sound stage. • Make 1/2” changes in front to back location until you find the Center channel location that offers the best integration. Image Height Check the image height.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l slight nasal sound in the voice. If you notice this in the sound, you should raise the front spikes of your Center channel. This can be done by removing the front spikes and replacing them with the spike assembly as shown in Figure 19 below. Do as follows: • Screw the spike and nut into the diode. • Screw the 3/4” setscrew into the front spike holes in the stand. • Thread the spike assembly onto the set screw.
S e ct i o n 5 . 3 — I n t e g r a t i n g th e W A T C H S y st e m tion. Note: The Surround channel rotates on the upper two spikes. Examine carefully this ro tation and the mounting bracket before trying to adjust the angle of rotation. Be careful when rotating the speaker as it is very heavy and could fall of f of the mounting bracket. Integrating the Passive WATCH Dog The Passive WATCH Dog will perform well in almost any location in the room.
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Section 6—Care of the Finish
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S e ct i o n 6 . 1 — C a r e o f th e F i n i sh Section 6.1—Care of the Finish The WATCH Center Channel Series 3 loudspeaker is hand painted with WilsonGloss™ paint and hand polished to a high luster. While the finish seems quite dry to the touch, final curing and complete hardening takes place over a period of several weeks. Dusting the WATCH Center It is important that the delicate paint finish of the WATCH Center be dusted carefully with the dust cloth, which has been provided.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l using the round brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner hose. Gently vacuum the front surface of the grill. Be careful not to apply too much pressure. Do not use a hard plastic at tachment against the grill. The grill cloth is stretched tightly over the grill frame. Too much pressure or use of a hard plastic attachment could cause the grill material to tear, especially in the corners.
S e ct i o n 6 . 3 — D e pth of Design chosen for their specific performance attributes relevant to dif ferent portions of the enclo sure. The WATCH Center is constructed using non-resonant, high-density, composites which are then cross-braced to further reduce cabinet resonance. Each of these composites meets and exceeds the highest of ANSI test standards for its use, while of fering very tight tolerances, high hardness, uniform density, and dimensional stability.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Wilson products, the WATCH Center is hand-craf ted with meticulous attention to detail, with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Thus, the WATCH Center Channel Series 3 will impart to her owner beauty and pleasure for many years to come.
Section 7—Troubleshooting
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S e ct i o n 7 . 1 — T r o u b l e shoot i n g : Section 7.1—Troubleshooting: Center channel is not operating: Check the source. interconnects from the Check the connections on the speaker cables, both at the amplifier and speaker ends. Watch especially for c o n n e c t o r s t o u c h i n g e a c h o t h e r. Driver out or not playing af ter connections have been verified: If you have found a driver with no output, turn off your amp and disconnect the speaker cable.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Check to see if your speaker cables are properly connected to the binding posts. Look for frayed ends, loose connections, or a conductor contacting the amplifier chassis. Tu r n t h e a m p l i f i e r o f f a n d d i s c o n n e c t it from the AC wall outlet. Disconnect the preamplifier leads to the amplif i e r. N o w t u r n o n t h e a m p l i f i e r.
S e ct i o n 7 . 1 — T r o u b l e shoot i n g : If the problem persists: Call the dealer where you bought your a m p l i f i e r . Yo u a p p e a r t o h a v e a p r o b lem with this component.
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S e c t i o n 8 — R e pa i r P r o c e d u r e s
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S e ct i o n 8 . 1 — R e p a i r P r oc e d u r e s Section 8.1—Repair Procedures Replacing an Open Resistor The WATCH Center channel has a resistor that will protect the tweeter, in most cases, if the speaker is over driven during normal operation. This is done so that the driver is not damaged. Replace a blown resistor as follows: 1. Determine which driver is not playing music. 2.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Note: It is best to place an old towel under the driver so that you will not damage the enclosure when unsoldering the driver. 3. Using a 900 degree F soldering iron, heat up the solder joints and remove the driver. 4. Melt a small 1/8” diameter bead of solder onto the tip of each wire. Heat the wire up until you see the solder wick into the copper. 5. Place the replacement driver onto the cloth and solder on the wires to the driver.
S e c t i o n 9 — S pe c i f i c at i o n s
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S e ct i o n 9 . 1 — W A T C H C e n t e r C h a n n e l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Section 9.1—WATCH Center Channel Specifications Drivers: Tweeter: One – 7” (17.78 cm) Cellulose/Pulp Composite Midrange/Woofer: Two – 1” (2.54 cm), Inverted Titanium Dome Measurements: Impedance: 4 ohm Sensitivity: 94 dB @ 1 watt @ 1 meter @ 1khz Frequency Response: 45Hz–22.5kHz +/- 3 dB room average response [RAR] Dimensions: Center Channel Height: 13 13/16” (35.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Section 9.
S e ct i o n 9 . 3 — C e n t e r S e r i e s 3 M a tch i n g S t a n d D i m e n s i o n s Section 9.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Section 9.
S e ct i o n 9 . 5 — C e n t e r S e r i e s 3 I m p e d a n c e C u r v e Section 9.
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S e c t i o n 1 0 — T w e e t e r A l i g n m e n t Ta b l e s
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S e ct i o n 1 1 . 1 — C e i l i n g M o u n t e d C e n t e r C h a n n e l This section is intended to provide you with the required information for the construction of a custom mounting bracket for your Center channel. It is important that this bracket be made as instructed so as to be strong enough to securely fasten the Center channel to the ceiling or wall. The requirements for the bracket are as follows: Section 11.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Section 11.2—Mounting Center Channel above Screen Mounting the Center channel above a T V requires a custom made bracket. This bracket will support the weight of the Center channel and allow it to be rotated toward the listening position (see Figure 20 below). This rotation will significantly improve the performance of your Center channel, improving system integration, phase delay correction, and providing a correct image height.
S e ct i o n 1 1 . 2 — M o u n t i n g C e n t e r C h a n n e l a b ov e Screen F igure 21 – C enter M ounting H ole L ocations The bracket must also rotate the Center channel towards the listening position. This can be achieved by making a bracket that is higher in the back than in the front. Because the rotation required for the Center channel depends on your listening position, speaker mount height, and listening ear height, we are unable to provide a table with all of the possible combinations.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Listening Distance Required Rotation 5-10 feet 25 degrees 10 -15 feet 15 degrees 15-20 feet 10 degrees Once you have made the custom bracket, please refer to Section 4.6 for complete setup information.
S e c t i o n 1 2 — Wa r r a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n
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S e ct i o n 1 2 . 1 — W a r r a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n Section 12.1—Warranty Information Limited Warranty Subject to the conditions set forth herein, Wilson Audio warrants its electronics to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the Warranty Period.
W A T C H C e n t e r C ha n n e l S e r i e s 3 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l a return authorization. Purchaser must pay for shipping to Wilson Audio, and Wilson Audio will pay for shipping of its choice to return the product to purchaser. A returned product must be accompanied by a written description of the defect.
S e ct i o n 1 2 . 1 — W a r r a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n Demonstration Equipment Equipment, while used by an authorized dealer for demonstration purposes, is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of shipment to the dealer. Demo equipment needing warranty service may be repaired on-site or, if necessary, correctly packed and returned to Wilson Audio by the dealer at dealer’s sole expense.
