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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 theobsolete 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 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 speakers.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 speakers feature Klipsch Horn loadedTechnology-the guiding design for the first Klipschorn
®developed in 1946 and for every prod
uct that has followed. Horn loading allows your speakers to deliver high sensitivity, low distor
tion, flat frequency response and wide dispersion, which translates to unequaled power, detailand dynamics,the hallmarks of The Klipsch Sound. Please be sure to fill out the included
Warranty card or register 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 andmovies for many years.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
GRILLE
The speaker can be used with or without its grille in place. The grille attaches magnetically;
you can remove the grille easily by pulling it forward and replace it simply by lining up its
edges with the those of the speaker cabinet.
PLACEMENT
Your Reference RVX speakers are designed for maximum flexibility and will perform well in a
wide variety of configurations. Figure 1 shows a typical home theater setup, with a center
channel speaker (RVX 42) on top of a TV set, left and right front speakers (either RVX 42 or
RVX 54) flanking the screen, another pair of speakers (RSX 4 or RSX 5) to the sides of the lis
tening area for the main surrounds, and a third pair behind for the surround back channel in a
7.1 channel (Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES) system. Below are specific placement recommenda
tions for each function.
Center Channel Speaker: Center the speaker directly above or below your video screen. The
integral stand allows the speaker to be placed on top of the TV (or on a shelf just above or
below it) or mounted on the wall (see wall mounting instructions).Ideally,the speakers front
baffle should be flush with the front of the screen. See stand adjustment section for more
detail.
Front Left and Right Speakers: The front left and right speakers should be approximately in
line with your video screen and equidistant from it. The distance from the screen is not critical,
though wide separation will tend to make the sound more spacious. Avoid having eitherspeaker closer than 2 feet to a side wall,and if they are on shelves or in a cabinet, place them
so that their fronts are at least flush with the cabinets front. Place them at seated ear height if
that is practical.
Left and Right Surround Speakers : Your RVX speakers have been designed to acoustically
and cosmetically match the Klipsch Reference Satellite family of speakers.Please see your
authorized Klipsch dealer to see which Reference Satellite model is right for you.
The best location for speakers employed as surround speakers is on or against the walls to the
sides of the seating area, anywhere from adjacent to the listening position to about 20 degrees
behind it. Mount them above the ear height of seated listeners (5 7 high) but avoid placingthem up against the ceiling.Aim them straight across the room or back slightly toward the rear
wall for a more diffuse sound or toward the listening position for a more direct sound. The
design of the Reference Satellite models allows great flexibility, however, and good results canbe achieved with configurations that depart significantly from the ideal.
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BUT FIRST: TYPES OF CONNECTORS
Bare wire
- Pull the two conductors apart for about an inch and strip approximately 1/4 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 over tighten. 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 firmlyin 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 TO AMPLIFIER: 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 localization willbe degraded.
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 3).
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 conductors.
Normally there will be printing,a stripe or a molded ridge along one of the conductors.
Surround Back Speakers: If your electronics support Dolby Digital EX, THX Surround EX, or DTS
ES 7.1 or 6.1 channel surround, you can place one or two speakers behind the seating area to
serve as surround back speakers. As with the left and right surrounds, the optimum 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 fairly close together. With
this type of system, the regular left and right surrounds should be located adjacent to the seating
area rather than behind it.
STAND ADJUSTMENT AND WALL MOUNTING
The RVX 42s attach to their stands via a bolt that allows them to be used in either the vertical ori
entation as they are shipped for shelf top use or horizontally, as is typical for center channel use.
To adjust the base, remove the stand bolt tool from the rear of the unit and remove the bolt from
the stand. Reposition the stand in the center mounting point and then replace the stand bolt tool
in the opening that the stand bolt was previously installed within. (See Figure 2).
You may also use an optional wall or ceiling mount that will fit the provided 3/8" -“ 16 inserts.
Please see your authorized Klipsch dealer to determine which model is right for you.
To install the RVX 42,follow the instructions below:
Locate the included wall mount template with bubble level and position on the wall in the desired
location.
Mark the screw locations for the model you are installing.
Screw #8 pan head wood screws (at least two inches in length) into a wood stud or dry wall
anchors with the appropriate load rating. Leave the screw heads protruding from the wall surface
approximately 1/4 and adjust as needed when hanging the speaker.
Attach the supplied self stick rubber pads to the rear of the speaker.
Connect the speaker wire to the speakers binding posts. See Speaker to Amplifier: Keeping it
Flip the switch at the top of the rear of the speaker to On Wall for accurate bass response.
Hook the speaker keyholes on the screw heads protruding from the wall. Adjust the height of
the screw heads for a snug fit. Do not over tighten.
Fine tune the speakers angle if using an optional wall mount that fits the provided 3/8" -“ 16 inserts.
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 multiple gauges of high purity copper
wire, carefully selected and wound to ensure optimum signal transfer at all frequencies. You will obtainbest performance from your speakers if you connect them to your amplifier or receiver with similar
quality wire available from your dealer. We recommend that you use 18 gauge or heavier (lower
gauge) stranded copper wire. Use a lower gauge (heavier) wire for longer runs to reduce the amountof amplifier power lost due to the wires resistance.
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