Klipsch rf 7 owners manual

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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, 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 specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination toavoid 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 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 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 this device. POSITIONING YOUR REFERENCE SERIES SPEAKERS Before You Start - Some Klipsch speakers have feet and other accessories that may need to be installed prior to use. Please refer to Diagrams 1, 2, and 3 for installation. FOR MAXIMUM STABILITY AND SAFETY THE INCLUDED OUTRIGGER FEET MUST BE INSTALLED. Left and Right Main Channel Speakers - For optimum performance, place your speakers six to 15 feet (2 to 4.5m) apart and at least 24 inches (60.8cm) from the back and side walls. They may also be toedin slightly for better stereo imaging. The listening position should be about 1 to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers.Refer to Figures 1 and 2 for connection and placement. Center Channel Speakers - Center channel speakers are designed to place dialogue and primary sounds so that they appear to come from the video screen. The speakers should therefore be placed as close to the screen as possible, preferably directly on top of or below the screen. Refer to Figures 2 and 3 for placement. Rear Surround Channel Speakers - Klipsch WDST-„¢ surround speakers should be placed on the walls directly adjacent to or on the wall behind the listening position. They are designed to recreate the sense of space and ambience that many of todays surround sound technologies provide. Refer to Diagram 4 and Figures 2 for placement. CONNECTING YOUR REFERENCE SERIES SPEAKERS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER Conventional Connection - Using 16gauge or larger speaker wire, connect the RED "positive" (+) ter minal of the LEFT speaker to the RED "positive" (+) terminal of your amplifiers LEFT channel. Connect the BLACK "negative" (-“) terminal of the LEFT speaker to the BLACK "negative" (-“) terminal of your amplifiers LEFT channel. Repeat this procedure for connecting all remaining speakers to the appropri ate amplifier channels. Refer to Figure 4 and 6. Make sure that no bare wires from any of the connec tions touch any other terminals as this could cause a short and damage your equipment. Some Reference models have two sets of input terminals connected by wire jumpers. For conventional con nection, leave these jumpers in place, and use either set of terminals. Biwire Connections - Some Reference models ha ve the capability to be biwired. These speakers ha ve two sets of input terminals connected by wire jumpers. Biwiring requires using two separate speaker wires f or each speaker. The RED "positive" (+) leads of both LEFT channel wires are tied together and inserted into the same RED "positive" (+) terminals of the amplifier s LEFT channel. On the LEFT speaker,the wire jumpers are removed.One of the two speaker wires is connected to the top set of terminals (RED to RED and BLACK to BLACK) while the other speaker wire is connected to the lower set of terminals in the same manner. Refer to Figure 5. Klipsch recommends this method of hookup for improved bass response, imaging and detail. For more information on how to biwire your speakers, see your dealer or visit www.klipsch.com. Amplifier Requirements - Klipsch speakers are highly efficient and will operate easily on a wide variety of amplifiers. All Klipsch speakers are 8ohm compatible and can be driven to very high levels with low distortion. Due to the high output levels Klipsch speakers are capable of reproducing, exercise cautionwith the volume control.Excessive volume over long periods can permanently damage your hearing. Overdriving your amplifier could also damage your speakers.Check with your dealer to make sure your particular amplifier is best suited to your application. We want you listening for a lifetime. CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR REFERENCE SERIES SPEAKERS Your speakers have a durable vinyl or real wood veneer finish that should only require dry dusting or cleaning with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of abrasive or solventbased cleaners and harsh detergents. The brush attachment of your vacuum or a slightly damp sponge should remove any dust from your speaker grilles. 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 work manship (subject to the terms set forth below) for a period of five (5) years from the date of pur chase. During the Warranty period, KLIPSCH will repair or replace (at KLIPSCHs option) this prod uct or any defective parts (excluding electronics and amplifiers). For products that have electronicsor amplifiers,the Warranty 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 pur chased 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 packaging 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 included 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. ENG RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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This Warranty is only valid for the original purchaser and will automatically terminate prior to expi ration 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 other than KLIPSCH or a KLIPSCH dealer which is authorized to do KLIPSCH warranty work. Any unauthorized repairs 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 REME DY OF THE CONSUMER. KLIPSCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA The warranty on this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada shall comply with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product.To obtain any applicable warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product, or the distributor that supplied this product.