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Troubleshooting, User instructions: wh-s8 & wh-s10 subwoofer – Wharfedale subwoofer WH-S8 & WH-S10 User Manual

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USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-S8 & WH-S10 SUBWOOFER

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before investigating a problem, always switch off the system at mains.
If your system is not working properly please work through this checklist before returning a unit to your dealer.

Symptom

Possible Cause

System not switched on; Speaker cables shorting terminals out; Wrong source selected

Subwoofer not switched on

No Sound

Sound lacks bass content

Lack of bass reproduction

Subwoofer set to high; LFE level set too high; Subwoofer incorrectly wired

System level set too high; Bass control set too high; Subwoofer too close to room corners

System level set too high; Objects too close to subwoofer

System level set too high; Subwoofer level set too high; LFE level set too high

Subwoofer too close to TV. (Switch off system and TV, move units away, wait for 15 minutes,
switch on.)

Subwoofer phase incorrect; Subwoofer crossover control too low

Excessive bass distortion at low
volumes

Excessive or distorted bass at
high levels

Distorted / rattling sound at
high levels

Popping or thumping from
the subwoofer

Television picture colour is
distorted