Wilson-audio WATCH Center Series 3 User Manual

WATCH Center Series 3 Owner’s Manual

Section 2.1—Uncrating the WATCH Center ChannelInitial CheckThe WATCH Center Channel is shipped in a wooden crate. If you have also purchased a Center

1—5/16” Allen Head1—Blue Polishing ClothCenter Stand BoxIf you purchased a Wilson Audio Center Stand on which to mount your WATCH Cen-ter Channel, you

1—9/16” Wrench1—3/16” Long Arm Allen Wrench1—5/16” Long Arm Allen Wrench1—Polishing Cloth-W A T C H C E N T E R C H A N N E L S E R I E S 3

Section 3.1—The Wilson Audio Setup ProcedureYou are surely excited about setting up your Center Series 3 and doing some listen-ing, but before you beg

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. Wh

It adds harshness to the upper midrange and treble by storing time-domain smearing energy. It destroys the delicate phase relationships, which help t

found at certain discreet locations in the room. These locations differ according to room dimension and size. A room generating severe standing waves

Structural Resonance Structural resonances are familiar to most people as buzzes and rattles, but this type of resonance usually only occurs at extrem

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 sam

• 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 tow

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W A T 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 L38Wilson Audio SpecialtiesSection 4—Initial Setup

Note: Before setting up the WATCH Center Series 3, study carefully Section 3, “In Your Room.” It provides valuable information on determining the idea

height, it will need to be raised more in the back so the speaker is firing down toward the listener. After determining the required rotation for the

Center Channel ConfigurationsThe WATCH Center Channel has been designed to accommodate most any mounting location. These locations, in order of prefer

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 compo

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 ass

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

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 facto

with the appropriate numbered line on the tweeter mounting bracket.6. Retighten the socket head cap screws until snug.Note: Be careful when loosening

Speaker CablesThe high current input terminals located on the rear of your Center channel loud-speaker are color coded with a small plastic plug, so t

S E C T I O N 3 . 3 — R E S O N A N C E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1S T R U C T U

Wilson Audio SpecialtiesSection 5—Final Tuning 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 o

Section 5.2—Left and Right ChannelsDetermining Front to Back DistanceThe proper setup of the left and right channels is crucial for optimum system per

Section 5.3—Integrating the WATCH SystemNote: Many processors offer a setup guide that steps you through the integration of each of the speakers, spec

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 removi

Wilson Audio SpecialtiesSection 6—Care of the Finish

Section 6.1—Care of the FinishThe WATCH Center Channel Series 3 loudspeaker is hand painted with WilsonGloss™ paint and hand polished to a high luste

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

Wilson products, the WATCH Center is hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail, with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Thus, the WATCH Ce

Center channel is not operating:Driver out or not playing after connections have been verified:Amplifier shuts off as soon as it is turnedon:Check the

L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 5C O N D I T I O

If the problem is solved: If the problem persists: If the problem is solved:If the problem persists: If the problem is solved: Check to see if your sp

Wilson Audio SpecialtiesSection 8—Repair Procedures

Section 8.1—Repair ProceduresReplacing an Open ResistorThe WATCH Center channel has a resistor that will protect the tweeter, in most cases, if the sp

Note: It is best to place an old towel under the driver so that you will not dam-age the enclosure when unsoldering the driver.3. Using a 900 degree

Section 9.1—WATCH Center Channel Specifications Drivers:Tweeter:Midrange/Woofer:Measurements:Impedance:Sensitivity:Frequency Response:Dimensions:Cente

Section 9.2—Center Series 3 DimensionsSection 9.3—Center Series 3 Matching Stand DimensionsS E C T I O N 9 . 3 — C E N T E R S E R I E S 3 M A

Section 9.4—Center Series 3 on Matching Stand DimensionsSection 9.5—Center Series 3 Impedance CurveS E C T I O N 9 . 5 — C E N T E R S E R I E S

Wilson Audio SpecialtiesSection 10—Tweeter Alignment Tables

Table 1—For Placement on FloorSPIKE AND NUT ONLYSPIKE AND NUT ONLYSPIKE, NUT AND DIODESPIKE AND SPIKE AND SPIKE, NUT SPIKE, NUT SPIKE AND NUT ONLYSPIK

Table 2—For Placement on StandSPIKE AND NUT ONLYSPIKE AND NUT ONLYSPIKE, NUT AND DIODESPIKE AND SPIKE AND SPIKE, NUT SPIKE, NUT W A T C H C E N T E

Wilson Audio SpecialtiesSection 1—Introduction

This section is intended to provide you with the required information for the construc-tion of a custom mounting bracket for your Center channel. It i

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 th

Listening Distance Required Rotation5-10 feet 25 degrees 10-15 feet 15 degrees 15-20 feet 10 degreesOnce you have made the custom br

105 Section 12.1—Warranty InformationLimited WarrantySubject to the conditions set forth herein, Wilson Audio warrants its electronics to be free of m

Demonstration EquipmentEquipment, while used by an authorized dealer for demonstration purposes, is war-ranted to be free of manufacturing defects in

Section 1.1—WATCH System IntroductionIf your passion is home theater, and you have sought the full sensory experience created as your eyes absorb the

ApplicationsOne of Wilson Audio’s most important criteria in speaker development is that a speaker meets the accuracy and dynamic demands of studio mo

was designed to take advantage of today’s multi-channel formats. The unique tunability of the WATCH Dog is greatly enhanced when used with the WATCH D

Wilson Audio SpecialtiesSection 2—Uncrating your WATCH Center