Klipsch reference series owners manual

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English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. 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 manufacturer's instructions. 8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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 provided 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 pointwhere 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 specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover. 13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply 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. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present withinthis unit. WARNING :To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No userserviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate. UNPACKING All Models- Open one end of the carton, invert the speaker and pull the carton off of the loudspeaker. (See Figure 1.) - Remove all inner packing, including plastic bags, and reinstall the g rille on the front of the cabinet. Inspect the loudspeaker for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, notify your Klipsch dealer or the responsible transit company. Retain all packaging for future use. Floorstanding ModelsFloorstanding models are supplied with foot spikes to enhance performance on carpeted floors.- Invert the speaker on a carpeted surface and screw the spikes into the threaded bushings in the bottom of the feet. Use caution when turning the speaker upright as the spikes are sharp! (See Figure 2.) - Use an assistant to lift the speaker into position. - Adjust individual spike length to level the speaker after positioning. Bookshelf, Center and Surround ModelsThese models are supplied with selfstick rubber feet to prevent surface damage. (See Figure 2 for proper application.) ROOM PLACEMENT Your Reference loudspeakers will perform well in a variety of locations,but best results will be achieved using the following guidelines: Front Left and Right Speakers (See Figures 3 and 4.) - Place on a common wall 6 to 15 feet apart. - If used in a home theater system,position the speakers flanking your video display. - Position them equidistant from the back wall. - Postition them at the same height above the floor (for nonfloor standing models) with the high frequency drivers at seated ear height. - Angle speakers toward the listener and even with or forward of any adjacent obstructions. - Placing them near a corner or wall provides the greatest amount of bass while moving the speakers away from room boundaries reduces bass energy. - Asymmetrical placement of a pair of speakers from adjacent side walls can smooth roominduced bass unevenness. - Bookshelf models may be placed on shelves or optional floor stands. - Experiment with the above guidelines to suit your taste and to compensate for your room's acoustic characteristics. Center Channel Speakers (See Figures 3 and 4.) - Place immediately above or below the center of your video display. - These models are supplied with a tilt rod to compensate for placements above or below seated ear height. - Use the supplied selfstick rubber pads to cover the threaded bushing holes (2) if the tilt rod is not used. (See Figure 2.)

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Surround Channel Speakers (See Figures 3 and 4.) - Place above seated ear height (5 to 7 feet above the floor) on side or rear walls. - Use the attached wall bracket to hook to an appropriately sized screw head screwed into a wall stud or wall anchor with a suitable weight bearing capacity. (See Figure 4.) - See your Klipsch dealer for optional, adjustable wall mounts if required. These mounts utilize the threaded bushings on the rear of the cabinet. Caution! Never use the attached wall bracket for mounting the speaker to the ceiling! CONNECTING Caution! Turn your amplifier off before making any connections. - Your loudspeakers are equipped with positive (Red) and negative (Black) connection terminals on the rear of the cabinet. These correspond to the positive and negative terminals on the appropriate channel (left, right, center, rear etc.) of your amplifier. Standard Connections (See Figure 5.) - All speakers in your system must be connected in phase with the positive speaker terminal connected to the positive amplifier terminal. Repeat this for the negative speaker terminal and amplifier terminals. Most speaker wire has distinguishing markings on the insulation of one of the conductors to assist in correct hookup. - Use 16 gauge (AWG), two conductor, copper wire at a minimum and larger gauge wire for longer runs. The connection terminals on your loudspeaker will accommodate bare wire,spade terminals or banana type plugs. - Use either pair of positive and negative terminals keeping the metal coupling straps in place. Caution! With all connection types, take care that there is no contact between the positive and negative terminals at the speaker and amplifier. Damage to your equipment may result! Biwire Connections (See Figure 6.) Some models are equipped with two pairs of connection terminals for biwire hookup and enhanced performance. - Remove the metal coupling straps. Bass Management When using your speakers in a home theater system, consult the owners manual of your surround electronics for proper application of bass management settings. - As a general rule, compact speakers (Bookshelf, Center Channel and Surrounds) are set to the Small, or basslimited setting. - Floorstanding speakers are typically set to the Large, or fullrange setting. - Also refer to the electronics instructions for adjusting the relative volume levels of the speakers so they are at the same level when in the listening position. CARE AND CLEANING- Occasional dusting or wiping of the cabinet with a damp cloth is all that is required. Never use abrasive or solvent type cleaners or harsh detergents. - A vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment may be used to clean the grille fabric. - Never spray polishes or cleaners on the drive units (woofers, midranges or tweeters). WARRANTYUSA and Canada OnlyThe Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States and Canada. KLIPSCH, L.L.C. (KLIPSCH) warranties this product to be free from defects in materials orworkmanship (subject to the terms set forth below) for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. During the Warranty period,Klipsch will repair or replace (at KLIPSCHs option) this product or any defective parts (excluding electronics and amplifiers).For products that have electronics or amplifiers, the Warranty period on those parts is for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. To obtain Warranty service, please contact the KLIPSCH authorized dealer from which you purchased this product.If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your KLIPSCH product, it can be returned, freight paid, to KLIPSCH for repair. Please call KLIPSCH at 1800KLIPSCH for instructions. You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or pack aging affording an equal degree of protection. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that this product is within the Warranty period, must be presented or indicated to obtain Warranty service. This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factoryapplied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not purchased from a KLIPSCH authorized dealer. You may call 1800KLIPSCH to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased from a KLIPSCH authorized dealer. This Warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and will automatically terminate prior to expiration if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident, commercial use or modification of, or to any part of, the product. This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by anyone otherthan KLIPSCH or a KLIPSCH dealer which is authorized to doKLIPSCH warranty work.Any unauthorized repair will void this Warranty. This Warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. KLIPSCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR