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REFERENCE SERIES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 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,conve-
nience 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 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 tip-over.
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 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.
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 within this 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 user-serviceable 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 this device.
ABOUT YOUR KLIPSCH PURCHASE
Thank you for your purchase of Klipsch surround loudspeakers.After reading this manual and
connecting your system,you will hear the result of over 55 years of stringent engineering and
class-leading research and development.Like all Klipsch products,your surround speakers
feature Klipsch Tractrix
®Horn-loaded Technology-the guiding design for the first Klipschorn ®
developed in 1946 and for every product that has followed.Horn-loading allows your speakers
to deliver high sensitivity,low distortion,flat frequency response and wide dispersion,which
translates to unequaled power,detail and dynamics,the hallmarks of The Klipsch Sound.
Please be sure to fill out the warranty card at the back of this manual or online at
www.klipsch.com so we are better able to serve you.Again,thank you for choosing Klipsch and
we hope that your speakers bring life to your music and movies for many years.UNPACKING
The easiest way to remove the speaker from its carton is to turn the open side of the box
down so that it is resting on a table or the floor,with the flaps spread out and away.Then
pull the box straight up and off.Remove any packing material from the speaker,place it
back in the carton,and store in case you ever need to ship the loudspeaker.
PLACEMENT
The best locations for Klipsch Wide Dispersion Surround Technology-„¢ surround speakers in
a typical 5.1-channel system are on or against the walls to the sides of the seating area,
anywhere from adjacent to the listening position to about 20 degrees behind.(See Figure
1.)It is also desirable that they be mounted above the ear height of seated listeners (5-7
high).Their WDST-„¢
design allows great flexibility,however,and good results can be
achieved with configurations that depart significantly from the ideal.The speakers can
even be mounted on the ceiling if necessary using an adjustable bracket (not included)
connected to the threaded insert only.
If you are assembling a 6.1- or 7.1-channel system,you will need one or two additional
surround speakers at the back of the room.As with the left and right surrounds,the opti-
mum location is above seated ear level.If you are using just one back surround speaker,it
should be centered behind the listening area; if you are using two,they should be spaced a
few feet apart.If practical,the regular left and right surrounds should be almost directly out
to the sides of the seating area rather than slightly behind.(See Figure 1.)
WALL AND CEILING MOUNTING
Some models have threaded inserts for use with wall or ceiling brackets, as well as
back-panel keyholes for flush wall-mounting. If you will be using brackets, see their
instructions for mounting details. (See Figure 2.)
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To use the key h o l e ,all you need is a screw head of the ap p r o p r i ate size protruding slight-
ly from the wall. If possible, the screw should be driven into a wall stud; if not, be sure to
use ap p r o p r i ate anchors in the drywall or plaster. (See Figure 3.)
CONNECTIONS
Note: Proper connection of your speakers to your amplifier or receiver is vital to obtaining
good sound quality.Please follow these directions carefully.Sloppy connections can cause
amplifier malfunction or damage.
Klipsch Reference Series speakers are wired internally with Bandwidth Balanced
-„¢
M o n s t e r® C ab l e .Bandwidth Balanced technology employs multiple gauges of high-
purity copper wire,c a r e f u l ly selected and wound to ensure optimum signal transfer at all
f r e q u e n c i e s .You will obtain best performance from your speakers if you connect them to
your amplifier or receiver with Monster Cable or similar quality wire av a i l able from your
d e a l e r. We recommend that you use 16-gauge or heavier stranded copper wire. Use a
lower gauge (heavier) wire for longer runs to reduce the amount of amplifier power lost
due to the wires resistance.
BUTFIRST:TYPES OF CONNECTORS
Bare wire.Pull the two conductors apart for about an inch and strip approximately 1/4-inch
of insulation from the end of each.(A wire stripper will simplify this,but you can use an
ordinary pocket knife to cut around and through the insulation down to the wire.) Twist the
strands of wire on each individual conductor tightly together.Loosen the nuts on a pair of
binding posts until the holes through the metal posts are exposed,then insert the bare wire
through the holes.Screw the nuts down finger-tight on the wire.Make sure that no strands
of wire are touching from one binding post to the other or to any strands from the other
conductor. Failure to observe this precaution at either end of the connection can result in
amplifier malfunction or damage.
Pins.Many pre-made speaker cables are terminated with metal pins.Loosen the nuts on a
pair of binding posts until the holes through the metal posts are exposed,then insert the
pins through the holes.Screw the nuts down finger-tight on the pins - do not overtighten.
Make sure that there is no metal-to-metal contact between the two pins or binding posts.
Failure to observe this precaution at either end of the connection can result in amplifier
malfunction or damage.
Spade lugs.Some speaker cables are terminated with U-shaped connectors called spade
lugs.Loosen the nuts on a pair of binding posts and slip the spade lugs around the metal
posts.Screw the nuts down finger-tight on the lugs and inspect to ensure they have
remained firmly in place.Make sure that there is no metal-to-metal contact between the
two lugs or binding posts. Failure to observe this precaution at either end of the connection
can result in amplifier malfunction or damage.
OTHER TYPES OF SPECIALTY CONNECTORS ARE AVAILABLE TO FACILITATE HOOKING
UP YOUR SPEAKERS. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED KLIPSCH DEALER FOR
SUGGESTIONS AND FURTHER DETAILS.SPEAKERS TOAMPLIFIER:KEEPING IT STRAIGHT
One of the most important things about hooking up your speakers is keeping them in
the same polarity, or phase. If they are connected out of phase, bass and sound imagi n g
will be degr a d e d .
The easiest way to ensure that your speakers are wired in phase is to always connect the
positive and negative output terminals on your amplifier or receiver to the matching input
terminals on your speakers:positive (+,color-coded red) to positive and negative (-“,
color-coded black) to negative.(See Figure 4.)
Most pre-terminated speaker cables have color-coded connectors that make it easy to
match output and inputs correctly.If yours do not,or if you are making your own out of
paired,two-conductor wire,look for identifying marks on the insulation of the two conduc-
tors.Normally there will be printing,a stripe or a molded ridge along one of the conductors.
BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS
Surround-sound receivers and processors use what is known as bass management to
ensure that low frequencies in the various channels are sent to speakers that can handle
them well and away from small speakers that cannot.Any of the Klipsch Reference Series
surround speakers can be set to Largein your receiver or processors speaker setup menu
if necessary.But if your system includes a good powered subwoofer or floorstanding front
left and right speakers,you probably will get better overall performance by using the Small
setting and letting the sub or the front speakers handle the low bass,especially when the
woofers in the surrounds are less than 6.5 inches in diameter.
CARE AND CLEANING
The only thing you should ever need to do to your speakers is dust them occasionally.
Never apply any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner or any harsh detergent.You can clean
the grilles with the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
WARRANTY- U.S.AND CANADA ONLY
The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States or Canada.
KLIPSCH,L.L.C.("KLIPSCH") warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship (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 on those parts is for a period of two (2) years from the
date of purchase.
To obtain Warranty serv i c e ,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
p r o d u c t ,it can be returned, freight paid, to KLIPSCH for repair.
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