Wharfedale opus Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 1 - Product Identification and Model Overview

Cover page listing the covered models: Opus 1, Opus 2, Opus 3, Tri-centre, and Tri-surround.

Page 2 - Table of Contents and Package Contents

Table of contents detailing sections like User Warnings, Quick Start Guide, Specifications, and included items such as quality assurance certificates and accessories.

Page 3 - Safety and Installation Warnings

Instructions for safe operation, including switching off equipment before connecting, avoiding extreme volume, ensuring correct wiring, protecting against moisture and heat, and placement restrictions.

Page 4 - Quick Setup Guide Cover

Cover page featuring a line drawing of two floor-standing speakers.

Page 5 - Loudspeaker Setup Procedure

Steps for safely unpacking, checking contents, positioning Hi-fi and AV speakers, connecting them, setting up AV systems, and maintenance.

Page 6 - Unpacking Instructions

Guidance for safely unpacking Opus loudspeakers, warnings regarding weight, removal from packaging, and handling of the packaging materials.

Page 7 - Included Components by Model

Details on components and accessories included in the box for Opus 1, 2, 3, Opus Tri-Centre, and Opus Tri-Surround models, including gloves, spike sets, foam pads, and bi-wire links.

Page 8 - Floor-Standing Speaker Setup

Instructions for setting up floor-standing speakers, covering adjusting speaker spikes for leveling, selecting audio cables, connecting crossover networks, and properly connecting loudspeaker terminals.

Page 9 - Front Speaker Positioning Guidelines

Diagrams and text explaining optimal placement of front speakers equidistant from the listener and each other, distance from walls, angling for sound projection, and avoiding bass issues near walls.

Page 10 - High-Fidelity Wiring Configurations

Instructions on connecting high-fidelity speakers using single-wire, bi-wire, and tri-wire configurations, including diagrams for amplifier connections and managing cable links for sound optimization.

Page 11 - Home Theatre Speaker Positioning

Guidelines for positioning front and effects channels, OPUS Tri-Centre, and OPUS Tri-Surround loudspeakers within a home theatre environment, including mounting instructions and setup diagrams.

Page 12 - AV Speaker Placement and Wiring

Instructions and diagrams for positioning and wiring AV speakers, including subwoofers, centre loudspeakers, and surround loudspeakers for optimal placement and configuration.

Page 13 - AV System Level Configuration

Instructions for setting up AV systems by configuring loudspeaker sizes for digital processors and adjusting subwoofer output levels for balanced sound reproduction.

Page 14 - Audio System Configuration Settings

Instructions for configuring audio settings, focusing on Delay Settings for rear/center speakers, LFE to prevent overload, and Phase alignment for proper sound localization.

Page 15 - Loudspeaker Care Instructions

Care instructions advising against opening the speaker cabinet, methods for removing marks from the cabinet using soft cloths, and avoiding liquid exposure behind the grille.

Page 16 - Technical Support Contact Information

Contact details including addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers, and websites for technical support in the UK, USA, and Asia regions.

Page 17 - Loudspeaker Introduction

Initial information and specifications regarding the Wharfedale Opus loudspeaker.

Page 18 - Opus Series Design Philosophy

Description of the Opus series as large format, multi-driver systems designed for audiophiles, emphasizing low distortion, excellent stereo imaging, and construction using real wood veneers and MDF with a curved, braced design.

Page 19 - Bass Driver Construction Details

Details on the bass driver design, including the use of a bi-carbon weave process for the cone material, lateral voice coil, dust cap, and ferrite magnet system to minimize distortion and motion noise.

Page 20 - Driver and Internal Wiring Specifications

Technical specifications for the speaker model focusing on driver components (75mm midrange, 25mm tweeter), crossover materials (Monster Cable XP or OFC), circuit boards, inductors, and capacitor types.

Page 21 - Opus 1 and Opus 2 Specifications Comparison

Comparison of transducer components, frequency response, power handling, construction materials, and physical dimensions for the Opus 1 and Opus 2 models.

Page 22 - OPUS 3, TRI-CENTRE, and TRI-SURROUND Specifications

Comparison of technical data, including driver configurations, frequency response, power handling, cabinet materials, and dimensions for the OPUS 3, TRI-CENTRE, and TRI-SURROUND models.

Page 23 - Detailed Speaker Model Specifications

Technical specifications for Opus speaker series sizes (250mm, 200mm, 170mm), including a comparison table of physical components and Thiele Small parameters for each model.

Page 24 - Midrange and Tweeter Driver Details

Technical specifications for midrange and tweeter drivers, including part numbers, materials, magnet weights, frequency ranges, SPL levels, and 3-way Butterworth crossover specifications.

Page 25 - Speaker Model Schematic Diagrams

Schematic diagrams illustrating the electrical components and values (resistors, capacitors, inductors) used in the Opus 1, Opus 2, Opus 3, Opus Tri-Centre, and Opus Tri-Surround configurations.

Page 26 - Quality Management and Manufacturing Standards

Explanation of quality management standards, including tight manufacturing tolerances, serially numbered components, and retained test records for replacement parts.