Waterfall Audio High Force 3 Ice Power User Manual
We thank you very much for purchasing a Waterfall High Force Subwoofer. Our deliberate
choice for aesthetics and performance is constantly guiding our research and development
towards innovative technologies. In order to achieve the best performance with your Home
Cinema system, we recommend you read carefully the following set up instructions.
Control panel
24dB
LOW LEVEL INPUT
ON
OFF
AUTO
FREQ
PHASE
LEVEL
HI-LEVEL INPUT
DIRECT 1
DIRECT 2
SUBWOOFER
+
L
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11
12
-
Hz
40
150
0°
0
MAX
180°
LFE
12dB
FULL
VENTED
DO NOT OPEN / NE PAS OUVRIR
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DANGER D'ELECTROCUTION
ON
OFF
I
O
115V/60Hz 360W
230V/50Hz T 360W
115V : FUSE T3.15AL
230V : FUSE T1.60AL
CLOSED
DIRECT
DIRECT 1
SUB
8
9
10
13
7
6
5
4
1
3
2
14
24dB
LOW LEVEL INPUT
ON
OFF
AUTO
FREQ
PHASE
LEVEL
HI-LEVEL INPUT
DIRECT 1
DIRECT 2
+
L
R
-
Hz
40
150
0°
0
MAX
180°
LFE
12dB
FULL
VENTED
CLOSED
DIRECT
DIRECT 1
SUB
8
9
10
13
7
6
5
4
14
11
12
24dB
LOW LEVEL INPUT
ON
OFF
AUTO
FREQ
PHASE
LEVEL
HI-LEVEL INPUT
DIRECT 1
DIRECT 2
+
L
R
-
Hz
40
150
0°
0
MAX
180°
LFE
12dB
FULL
VENTED
CLOSED
DIRECT
DIRECT 1
SUB
8
9
10
13
7
6
5
4
14
11
12
24dB ON
OFF
AUTO
FREQ
PHASE
LEVEL
8
9
7
6
5
4
Hz
40
150
0°
0
MAX
180°
LFE
12dB
LOW LEVEL INPUT
HI-LEVEL INPUT
DIRECT 2
+
L
R
-
11
12
14
DIRECT 1
pre
out
speakers A
-
+ -
-
-
+
+
+
speakers B
LEFT
RIGHT
speakers A
-
+ -
-
-
+
+
+
speakers B
LEFT
RIGHT
OR
-
+
+
-
-
-
-
+
+
+
sub pre out
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
D) Warranty
See Waterfall Warranty Card
This document is to be included in any resale of the product.
User’s Manual
All drivers are developed and manufactured by Atohm (France).
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In order to achieve the best acoustical performance, the HF3 IP Evo,
ideally has to be positioned near an angle/corner in the room.
Warning :
Check the mains voltage selector (N°1) position (115V/230V) and use the correct voltage for your country before connecting the
mains plug. Changing the fuse : In the event of complete failure, first disconnect the powers cable from the mains, then check the
mains fuse. When replacing the fuse, only use a fuse which is absolutely identical to the original one. If this does not solve the
problem, contact your dealer.
• Only the subwoofer is to be connected to the mains supply. Never plug your speakers directly into the main power supply.
• Before proceeding with any connection, make sure that all your equipment is switched off.
• Before switching it on, please ensure that the "level" button (N°4) is on minimum.
• Your Waterfall Speakers are to be directly connected to the speaker output socket on your amplifier or A/VProcessor.
• Also ensure that the polarities are correct : + ( red ) and - ( black ).
• Do not expose this product to heat and humidity.
A) Functions & Set up of HF3 IP’s Amplifier
Mains voltage selector (115V/230V)
Fuse
Main power switch (on - off)
Level : Volume adjustment of the integrated amplifier.
Phase : Alows you to adjust phase from 0 to 180°.
Freq : Adjustment of the frequency cut off, from 40 to 150Hz.
PRT : Standby LED indicates unit in standby mode with power connec-
ted. When the Sub is activated this standby LED is off and the Logo LED
lights up. Flashes in case of default.
On – Auto – Off : Recommended Setting should be : "Auto", so when
not in use for a while, amplifier goes back into standby, if "On" position
is used, this means the amplifier will continuously be on, and will not go
into standby.
24-12-LFE : Switching of the active filter of the Sub. The choice of 24Db
per octave or 12Db per octave is to be determined through listening
and personal choice.
Factory settings.
DO NOT CHANGE.
Low Level Input/Output : The "audio" signals are transmitted by a cinch
cable (supplied by our retailer) linking the "subwoofer Pre-out" of the
processor to one of the "Line in" of the Sub, (either white or red entry).
"High Level Input" : To be used only with conventional
stereo amplifiers.
Input selector (for specific set up).
Connections for specific use.
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
6
The subwoofer MUST be connected to the mains with the
enclosed connector cord. The main switch has to be on "on"
position and the (N°8) switch "on-auto-off" in the "auto"
position. Your HF3 IP Subwoofer is equipped with a wide range
of connection options for Hi Fi or Audi Video, Home Cinema.
Mains cord
(supplied)
Fuse
Main power
switch
(on - off)
1 • Settings of your A/V amplifier :
In the Set up menu of your A/V amplifer, the "small" mode on
speakers should be selected. If your processor gives you a choice
for the frequency cut off (crossover) in the menu, then choose :
- 80Hz
for the channels using Iguasçu Evo or Victoria Evo.
- 120Hz
for the channels using Hurricane Evo or Elora.
- 150Hz
for the channels using Serio.
If your configuration is a mix of these products and if your Proces-
sor doesn’t allow you to choose variable frequencies then choose
120 Hz.
- Freq (N°6) on 150 Hz. The "24-12-LFE" (N°6) switch must be on
the "LFE" position,
Phase (N°5) should be on 0° in most of the cases. Adjust the
volume level (N°4) to your own choice.
The final audio result will be linked to the quality of
your set up adjustments.
Finalise the complete set up (distance, test tone). Please refer to your A/V’s usuer manual or dealer if you need assistance.
2 • Please set up the HF3 IP’s amplifier as described below :
B) Connection of your Subwoofer and settings in Home Cinema
Your A/V amplifier is equiped with a "pre out sub". Connect it with your modulation cable (not supplied) to one
of the "low level input".
A/V amplifier
Configuration B :
Your amplifier doesn’t have a "Pre Out"
output. Connect the “High level Input” (N°12) to the ampli-
fier. Please check for the right polarities (+) red (-) black.
An Error would result into destroying both your Stereo
amplifier and your Subwoofer.
Configuration A :
If your amplifier is equipped with a "pre
out" output, connect it via a stereo modulation cable (not
supplied) to the "low level input" (N°11) of your subwoofer.
Connect your speakers directly to your Stereo amplifier.
• Your Subwoofer can be connected to your stereo amplifier in two different ways :
C) Connection of your Subwoofer and settings in Stereo
Integrated amplifier
Integrated amplifier
WARNING :
Impor tant NOTE :
polarities have to be
checked at all times.
Freq (N°6) on 130 Hz (as shown) if you use Serio, Hurricane Evo or Elora, 60 Hz if you use an Iguasçu Evo or Victoria Evo.
-"24-12-LFE" (N°9) switch must be on the "12" position,
- Phase (N°5) should be on 0° in most of the cases. Phase may be adjusted if necessary.
- Adjust the volume level (N°6) to your own choice.
• In both cases, please set up the HF3 IP’s amplifier as described below
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