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1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as ra -
diators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polar -
ized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wider blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the pro -
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specifiedby the
manufacturer, or sold with the ap -
paratus. When a cart is used, use cau-
tion when moving the cart/apparatus combina-
tion to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. REFER all servicing to qualified service person -
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
15. DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the appara-
tus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from
the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
Important Safety Instructions
The exclamation point, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electrical shock to persons.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: Batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incor -
rectly replaced. Replace only with same or equiva-
lent type.
No naked flame sources -“ such as candles -“ should
be placed on the product.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock.
Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Place the equipment near a main power supply
outlet and make sure that you can easily access the
power breaker switch.
WARNING: This product is intended to be operated
ONLY from the AC Voltages listed on the back panel
or included power supply of the product. Operation
from other voltages other than those indicated may
cause irreversible damage to the product and void
the products warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters
is cautioned because it can allow the product to be
plugged into voltages in which the product was not
designed to operate. If the product is equipped with
a detachable power cord, use only the type provided
with your product or by your local distributor and/or
retailer. If you are unsure of the correct operational volt -
age, please contact your local distributor and/or retailer.
CAUTION!
Risk of electRic shock do not open
Getting Started
Unpacking
This subwoofer is heavy! Do not lift or move this subwoofer by yourself. Always have someone help you.
- Powercord
- The grille box contains: one grille for the front of the subwoofer. ( The side grilles are installed at the
factory and should not be removed.)
- The Accessories box contains: remote control, calibration microphone with storage bag, microphone
tripod and microphone cable.
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There is a pair of gloves located in a pocket in the side of the packing carton under the Owners manual.
Identify all the components. If any item is missing or damaged, report this immediately to your Klipsch
dealer and the transport contractor for action.
Whats in the box?
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Preparing the Loudspeaker
Connection Procedure:
There is a specific procedure to be followed:
- Switch off and unplug the amplifier/s and all source electronics from the mains power.
- Place the subwoofer in the general area where you want it.
- Connect the subwoofer following the instructions under the connecting the subwoofer section of this manual.
- Finalize the position of the loudspeakers.
- Fit the front grille (if desired)
TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE DRIVE UNITS WHEN YOU MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AROUND.
TO PRESERVE THE FINISH, WHEN HANDLING YOUR SUBWOOFER USE THE GLOVES THAT ARE PROVIDED.
Fitting and Removing the Grilles
To fit the front grille: align the posts on the grille with the
post cups on the front of the subwoofer and gently press
on the grille. Use care to ensure that the grille clears the
aluminum control panel extrusion area around the logo.
Do not strike or forcibly press on the grille or grille posts
as damage to the grille or finish of your subwoofer could
occur.
The round side grilles cover the two passive radiators and
come pre-installed from the factory. They are attached via
rubber capture posts to special fasteners on the passive
radiators. If these grilles should ever need to be re-
installed, make sure you orient them properly so that the
curve of the grille follows the curve of the subwoofer side
panel and gently press them back into place.
Although operating the P-312W subwoofer with the front grille on or off is a matter of personal taste, moving
or connecting the subwoofer should always be done with the front grille removed. Be especially careful not to
touch the drive unit.
Positioning Subwoofers
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Never allow objects or furniture to impede the subwoofer or place objects on top of it!
Positioning your Palladium Series subwoofer
Klipsch powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce deep bass and deliver the impact that makes your
movies and music come alive. Typically, optimum performance will result if you place your subwoofer in a
corner of the room on the same wall as your front channel speakers. Please note that room placement can
have a dramatic effect upon the performance of your powered subwoofer. Corner placement, as suggested
above, will increase the amount of bass output; placing the subwoofer along the middle of a wall, or out in
the room will decrease the amount of bass output. Experiment with a number of different placement options
and control settings to find the one that best suits your particular room and preferences. When choosing your
subwoofers location, keep in mind that you will need to connect the subwoofers built-in amplifier to an AC
power outlet.
The Palladium Series subwoofer features Klipschs proprietary Adaptive Room Correction. This patent-pending
technology will identify the major acoustic anomalies in the low frequency range of your listening rooms
acoustics and compensate for them automatically. While the corrected response may at first sound like a
reduction in bass quantity, the benefit is a much higher quality bass reproduction featuring audibly faster tran -
sient response and more noticeable extension of extremely low frequency program material. (See the Adap -
tive Room Correction section of this manual for further information on this feature.)
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