Bowers & Wilkins DS3: Limited Warranty

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he speaker, which points towards the positive lobe.

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tick 4 of the clear self-adhesive rubber pads to the

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rear panel of each speaker, one close to each of the

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mall bumps in the corners. These stop the speaker

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o optimise the smoothness of sounds panning from

vibrating against the surface and help keep it in

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he front of the room to the back and vice versa when

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osition. (figure 9)

speakers are used in dipole mode, we recommend

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hat the side speakers have their positive lobes

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djust the protrusion of the screws such that the

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arrows) pointing towards the front of the room and

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ubber pads are a friction slide on the surface when

the rear speakers have their positive lobes (arrows)

the wall plates are hooked over the screw heads.

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ointing towards the centre of the rear wall. (figure 6)

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figure 10)

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lways check and ensure that:

Stray magnetic fields

• All the screws slide right to the ends of the

The speaker drive units create stray magnetic fields

slots in the wall plates.

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hat extend beyond the boundaries of the cabinet. We

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ecommend you keep magnetically sensitive articles

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Screw protrusion is adjusted so that the

(television and computer screens, computer discs,

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ubber pads provide enough friction to

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udio and video tapes, swipe cards and the like) at

prevent the speakers sliding out of position.

least 0.5m (20 in) from the speaker. LCD and plasma

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he cable may be routed in the grooves in the rear

screens are not affected by magnetic fields.

panel.

Connections (figure 7)

Shelf mounting is not recommended as the moulded

All connections should be made with the equipment

cabinet has a draft taper and will lean forward.

switched off.

Mode selection (figure 11)

Ensure the positive terminal on the speaker (marked +

Use the switch on the front baffle to select between

and coloured red) is connected to the positive output

monopole and dipole modes. In the

l position, the

terminal of the amplifier and negative (marked – and

speaker is monopole and in the ll position it is

coloured black) to negative. Incorrect connection can

dipole.

result in poor imaging and loss of bass.

Experiment to find the settings best suited to your

The terminals accept 8mm (5/16 in) spades, bared

requirements. Typical combinations are:

wire ends or round pins up to 5mm (3/16 in) diameter

and 4mm banana plugs.

• All surround speakers monopole

Important safety notice:

• Side speakers dipole, rear speakers monopole

In certain countries, notably those in Europe, the use

• All surround speakers dipole

of 4mm banana plugs is considered a potential safety

It would be unusual, but not impossible, to set side

hazard, because they may be inserted into the holes

speakers to monopole and rear speakers to dipole.

of unshuttered mains supply sockets. In order to

comply with European CENELEC safety regulations,

Aftercare

the 4mm holes in the ends of the terminals are

The cabinet surfaces usually only require dusting. If

blocked by plastic pins. Do not remove the pins if you

you wish to use an aerosol or other cleaner, remove

are using the product where these conditions apply.

the grille first by gently pulling it away from the

cabinet. Spray aerosols onto the cleaning cloth, not

Always screw the terminal caps down tightly to

directly onto the product. Test a small area first, as

optimise the connection and prevent rattles.

some cleaning products may damage some of the

Ask your dealer for advice when choosing cable. Keep

surfaces. Avoid products that are abrasive, or contain

the total impedance below the maximum

acid, alkali or anti-bacterial agents. Do not use

recommended in the specification and use a low

cleaning agents on the drive units. The grille fabric

inductance cable to avoid attenuation of the highest

may be cleaned with a normal clothes brush whilst the

frequencies.

grille is detached from the cabinet. Avoid touching the

drive units, especially the tweeter, as damage may

Fixing the speaker in place

result.

The speakers may be fixed to a wall using screws in

the range 5mm to 6mm diameter (No.10 to No.12). On

the back of the cabinet are three wall plates. The screw

head should be inserted into the r

ound part of the

Limited Warranty

aperture and slid fully along one of the slots. (figure 8)

This product has been designed and manufactured to

Ensure, especially when fixing to drywall panels,

the highest quality standards. However, if something

that the screw length and wall plug security are

does go wrong with this product, B&W Group Ltd. and

suf

ficient to hold the weight of the speaker

. B&W

its national distributors warrant free of charge labour

can accept no liability for any failure of wall or

(exclusion may apply) and replacement parts in any

ceiling fixings.

country served by an official B&W distributor.

Use the template provided to mark the screw

This limited warranty is valid for a period of five years

positions. The outside dimensions of the template

from the date of purchase or two years for electronics

correspond to the rear of the cabinet.

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