Klipsch Reference series User manual

Reference

Series

Owner's

Manual

WARNING:

naked

flame

sources

such

candles

should

placed

the

product.

WARNING:

reduce

the

risk

fire

electrical

shock,

not

expose

this

apparatus

rain

moisture.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INFORMATION

Front

Left

and

Right

Speakers

(See

Figures

and

4.)

•

Place

common

wall

feet

apart.

•

used

home

theater

system,

position

the

speakers

flanking

your

video

display.

•

Position

them

equidistant

from

the

back

wall.

•

Position

them

the

same

height

above

the

floor

(for

non-floor

standing

models)

with

the

high

frequency

drivers

seated

ear

height.

•

Angle

speakers

toward

the

listener

and

even

with

forward

any

adjacent

obstructions.

•

Placing

them

near

corner

wall

provides

the

greatest

amount

bass

while

moving

the

speakers

away

from

room

boundaries

reduces

bass

energy.

•

Asymmetrical

placement

pair

speakers

from

adjacent

side

walls

can

smooth

room-induced

bass

unevenness.

•

Bookshelf

models

may

placed

shelves

optional

floor

stands.

•

Experiment

with

the

above

guidelines

suit

your

taste

and

compensate

for

your

room's

acoustic

characteristics.

CAUTION!

Never

use

the

attached

wall

bracket

for

mounting

the

....

speaker

the

ceiling!

Surround

Channel

Speakers

(See

Figures

and

4.)

•

Place

approximately

feet

above

the

listening

position

(Typically

this

will

about

5-7

feet

above

the

floor.)

•

The

surrounds

should

placed

the

walls

directly

adjacent

the

listening

position.

Another

option

would

the

wall

behind

the

listening

position.

•

The

final

surround

speaker

placement

depends

your

room's

characteristics.

•

Use

the

attached

wall

bracket

hook

appropriately

sized

screw

head

screwed

into

wall

stud

wall

anchor

with

suitable

weight

bearing

capacity.

(See

Figure

4.)

•

See

your

Klipsch

dealer

for

optional,

adjustable

wall

mounts

required.

These

mounts

utilize

the

threaded

bushings

the

rear

the

cabinet.

Center

Channel

Speakers

(See

Figures

and

4.)

•

Place

immediately

above

below

center

your

video

display.

•

These

models

are

supplied

with

tilt

rod

compensate

for

placements

above

below

seated

ear

height.

•

Use

the

supplied

self-stick

rubber

pads

cover

the

threaded

bushing

holes

(2)

the

tilt

rod

not

used.

(See

Figure

6.)

The

lightning

flash

with

arrowhead

symbol

within

equilateral

triangle,

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

uninsulated

"dangerous

voltage"

within

the

product's

enclosure

that

may

sufficient

magnitude

constitute

risk

electrical

shock

persons.

The

exclamation

point,

within

equilateral

triangle,

intended

alert

the

user

....

the

presence

important

operating

and

maintenance

(servicing)

instructions

the

literature

accompanying

the

product.

Inspect

the

loudspeaker

for

shipping

damage.

damage

has

occurred,

notify

your

Klipsch

dealer

the

responsible

transit

company.

Retain

all

packaging

for

future

use.

WARNING:

Not

Open

Risk

Electrical

Shock.

Voltages

this

equipment

are

hazardous

life.

user-serviceable

parts

inside.

Refer

all

servicing

qualified

service

personnel.

UNPACKING

All

Models

•

Open

one

end

the

carton,

attach

outrigger

feet

shown

Figure

invert

the

speaker

and

pull

the

carton

off

the

loudspeaker.

(See

Figure

1.)

•

Remove

all

inner

packing,

including

plastic

bags,

and

re-install

the

grille

the

front

the

cabinet.

READ

these

instructions.

KEEP

these

instructions.

HEED

all

warnings.

all

instructions.

NOT

use

this

apparatus

near

water.

CLEAN

ONLY

with

dry

cloth.

NOT

block

any

ventilation

openings.

Install

accordance

with

the

manufacturer's

instructions.

not

install

near

any

heat

sources

such

radiators,

heat

registers,

stoves,

other

appara-

tus

(including

amplifiers)

that

produce

heat.

ONLY

USE

attachments/accessories

specified

the

manufacturer.

10.

USE

only

with

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

table

specified

the

manufacturer,

sold

with

the

apparatus.

When

cart

used,

use

caution

when

moving

the

cart!

apparatus

combination

avoid

injury

from

tip-over.

11.

NOT

expose

this

apparatus

dripping

splashing

and

ensure

that

objects

filled

with

liquids,

such

vases,

are

placed

the

apparatus.

CONNECTING

Your

loudspeakers

are

equipped

with

positive

(Red)

and

negative

(Black)

connection

terminals

the

rear

the

cabinet.

These

correspond

the

positive

and

negative

terminals

the

appropriate

channel

(left,

right,

center,

rear

etc.)

your

amplifier.

Standard

Connections

(See

Figure

5.)

•

Some

Reference

speakers

come

with

dual

binding

posts

that

are

connected

metal

strip.

not

remove

this

strip

your

speakers

will

not

function

correctly.

Keep

this

strip

place

and

connect

your

speaker

wire

the

top

set

the

binding

posts.

possible

"Bi-wire"

speaker

that

has

two

sets

binding

posts.

Please

see

your

receiver's

manual

for

further

instructions.

•

All

speakers

your

system

must

connected

phase

with

the

positive

speaker

terminal

connected

the

positive

amplifier

terminal.

Repeat

this

for

the

negative

speaker

terminal

and

amplifier

terminals.

Most

speaker

wire

has

distinguishing

markings

the

insulation

one

the

conductors

assist

correct

hookup.

Aoorstanding

Models

Floorstanding

models

are

supplied

with

foot

spikes

enhance

performance

carpeted

floors.

•

Invert

the

speaker

carpeted

surface

and

screw

the

spikes

into

the

threaded

bushings

the

bottom

the

feet.

Use

caution

when

turning

the

speaker

upright

the

spikes

are

sharp!

(See

Figure

2.)

•

Use

assistant

lift

the

speaker

into

position.

•

Adjust

individual

spike

length

level

the

speaker

after

positioning.

Bookshelf,

Center

and

Surround

Models

These

models

are

supplied

with

self-stick

rubber

feet

prevent

surface

damage.

(See

Figure

for

proper

application.)

ROOM

PLACEMENT

Your

Reference

loudspeakers

will

perform

well

variety

locations,

but

best

results

will

achieved

using

the

following

guidelines:

CAUTION!

Turn

your

amplifier

off

before

making

any

connections.

•

Use

gauge

(AWG),

two

conductor,

copper

wire

minimum

and

larger

gauge

wire

for

longer

runs.

The

connection

terminals

your

loudspeaker

will

accommodate

bare

wire,

spade

terminals

banana

type

plugs.

•

Use

either

pair

positive

and

negative

terminals

keeping

the

metal

coupling

straps

place.

CAUTION!

With

all

connection

types,

take

care

that

there

contact

between

the

positive

and

negative

terminals

the

speaker

and

amplifier.

Damage

your

equipment

may

result!

Bass

Management

When

using

your

speakers

home

theater

system,

consult

the

owner's

manual

your

surround

electronics

for

proper

application

bass

management

settings.

•

general

rule,

compact

speakers

(Bookshelf,

Center

Channel

and

Sur-

rounds)

are

set

the

"Small,"

bass-limited

setting.

•

Floorstanding

speakers

are

typically

set

the

"Large,"

fUll-range

setting.

•

Also

refer

the

electronics

instructions

for

adjusting

the

relative

volume

levels

the

speakers

they

are

the

same

level

when

the

listening

position.

CARE

AND

CLEANING

•

Occasional

dusting

wiping

the

cabinet

with

damp

cloth

all

that

required.

Never

use

abrasive

solvent

type

cleaners

harsh

detergents.

• A

vacuum

cleaner

with

soft

brush

attachment

may

used

clean

the

grille

fabric.

•

Never

spray

polishes

cleaners

the

drive

units

(woofers,

midranges

tweeters).

WARRANTY

U.S.

AND

CANADA

Klipsch

warrants

the

original

retail

purchaser

that

this

product

free

from

defective

materials

and

workmanship

for

period

two

(2)

years

from

the

date

purchase,

if it

properly

used

and

maintained.

this

product

proves

defective

either

material

workmanship,

Klipsch,

its

option,

will

(a)

repair

the

product,

(b)

replace

the

product,

charge

for

parts

labor.

the

product

model

longer

available

and

cannot

repaired

effectively

replaced

with

identical

model,

Klipsch

its

sole

option

may

replace

the

unit

with

current

model

equal

greater

value.

some

cases,

modification

the

mounting

surface

may

required

where

new

model

substituted.

Klipsch

assumes

responsibility

liability

for

such

modification.

obtain

repair

replacement

under

the

terms

this

warranty,

please

return

dealer

first,

possible,

and

they

will

direct

you

accordingly

for

repairs

replacement.

You

will

required

submit

copy

the

original

receipt.

Limitations:

•

This

limited

warranty

does

not

cover

failure

the

product

resulting

from

improper

installation,

misuse,

abuse,

accident,

neglect,

mishandling,

wear

from

ordinary

use

environmental

deterioration.

•

This

limited

warranty

does

not

cover

cosmetic

damage,

including

paint

damage,

consequential

damage

other

components

premises

which

may

result

for

any

reason

from

the

failure

the

product.=

•

This

limited

warranty

null

and

void

for

products

not

used

accordance

with

Klipsch's

instructions.

•

This

limited

warranty

null

and

void

for

products

with

altered

missing

serial

numbers

and

for

products

not

purchased

from

authorized

dealer.

•

This

limited

warranty

terminates

you

sell

otherwise

transfer

this

product

another

party.

THIS

WARRANTY

GIVES

YOU

SPECIFIC

LEGAL

RIGHTS,

AND

YOU

MAY

ALSO

HAVE

OTHER

RIGHTS

WHICH

VARY

FROM

STATE

STATE,

JURISDICTION

COUNTRY

COUNTRY.

KLiPSCH'S

RESPONSIBILITY

FOR

MALFUNCTIONS

AND

DEFECTS

HARDWARE

LIMITED

REPLACE-

MENT

REPAIR

SET

FORTH

THIS

WARRANTY

STATEMENT.

FOR

CANADIAN

CUSTOMERS,

KLiPSCH

DISCLAIMS

ALL

OTHER

WARRANTIES

AND

CONDITIONS,

EXPRESS

IMPLIED,

STATUTORY

OTHERWISE,

FOR

THE

PRODUCT.

FOR

U.S.

CUSTOMERS,

ALL

EXPRESS

AND

IMPLIED

WAR-

RANTIES

FOR

THE

PRODUCT,

INCLUDING

BUT

NOT

LIMITED

ANY

IMPLIED

WARRANTIES

MERCHANTABILITY

AND

FITNESS

FOR

PARTICULAR

PURPOSE

ARE

LIMITED

TIME

THE

TERM

THIS

WARRANTY.

SOME

STATES,

JURISDICTIONS

COUNTRIES

NOT

ALLOW

THE

EXCLUSION

CERTAIN

IMPLIED

WARRANTIES

CONDITIONS,

LIMITATIONS

HOW

LONG

IMPLIED

WARRANTY

CONDITIONS

LASTS,

THIS

LIMITATION

MAY

NOT

APPLY

YOU.

KLiPSCH

DOES

NOT

LIABILITY

FOR

SPECIAL,

INDIRECT,

CONSEQUENTIAL

INCIDENTAL

DAMAGES,

INCLUDING

WITHOUT

LIMITATION,

ANY

LIABILITY

FOR

THIRD

PARTY

CLAIMS

AGAINST

YOU

FOR

DAMAGES

FOR

PRODUCTS

NOT

BEING

AVAILABLE

FOR

USE.

THE

MAXIMUM

LIABILITY

FOR

WHICH

KLiPSCH

MAY

RESPONSIBLE

WILL

THAN

THE

AMOUNT

YOU

PAID

FOR

THE

PRODUCT

THAT

THE

SUBJECT

THE

CLAIM.

SOME

STATES,

JURISDICTIONS

COUNTRIES

NOT

ALLOW

THE

EXCLUSION

LIMITATION

SPECIAL,

INDIRECT,

INCIDENTAL

CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES,

THE

ABOVE

LIMITATION

EXCLUSION

MAY

NOT

APPLY

YOU.

WARRANTY

OUTSIDE

THE

U.S.

AND

CANADA

The

Warranty

this

product

if it

sold

consumer

outside

the

United

States

and

Canada

shall

comply

with

applicable

law.

obtain

any

applicable

warranty

service,

please

contact

the

dealer

from

which

you

purchased

this

product,

the

distributor

that

supplied

this

product.

COMPLIANCE

INFORMATION:

Eligible

bear

the

mark,

Conforms

European

Union

Low

Voltage

Directive

2006/95/EC;

Conforms

European

Union

EMC

Directive

2004/1

08/EC

and

European

Union

Directive

2005/32/EC

for

Ecodesign

requirements.

WEEE

NOTICE

Note:

This

mark

applies

only

countries

within

the

European

Union

(E1J)

and

Norway.

This

appliance

labeled

accordance

with

European

Directive

2002/96/EC

concerning

waste

electrical

and

electronic

equipment

(WEEE).

This

label

indicates

that

this

product

should

not

disposed

with

household

waste.

should

deposited

appropriate

facility

enable

recovery

and

recycling.

PRODUCT

REGISTRATION

your

product

online

www.klipsch.com/register

•

Klipsch

will

keep

you

up-to-date

new

products

and

promotions

•

Your

personal

information

will

never

resold

•

This

registration

information

not

used

for

warranty

purposes.

Please

retain

your

receipt

for

warranty

claims.

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