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
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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 groundi
prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety
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.
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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 ser Ser vicing is required when the a
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: T
to rain or moisture.
WARNING: V
ser
vicing to qualified ser
vice personnel.
CAUTION: Changes or modifica
tions not expressl
y a
pproved b
y the manufacturer could void the users
authority to opera
te 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
toed-in slightly for better stereo imaging. The listening position should be about 1 to 1.5 times the dis-
tance separa
ting the speakers.
Refer to Figures 1 and 2 f
or connection and placement.
Center Channel Speakers — Center channel speakers are designed to place dialogue and primar
y
sounds so tha
t 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 f
or placement.
Rear Surround Channel Speakers — Klipsch
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 today’ Refer to Diagram 4
and Figures 2 for placement.
CONNECTING YOUR REFERENCE SERIES SPEAKERS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER
Conventional Connection — Using 16-gauge or larger speaker wire, connect the RED "positive" (+) ter-
minal of the LEFT speaker to the RED "positive" (+) terminal of your amplifier’ Connect
the BLACK "negative" (–) terminal of the LEFT speaker to the BLACK "negative" (–) terminal of your
amplifier’ 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.
Bi-wire Connections — Some Reference models ha
ve the capability to be bi-wired. These speakers
ha
ve two sets of input terminals connected by wire jumpers. Bi-wiring 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 Klipsch recommends this method of hook-up for
improved bass response, imaging and detail. For more information on how to bi-wire your speakers, see
your dealer or visit www
Amplifier Requirements — Klipsch speakers are highly efficient and will operate easily on a wide variety
of amplifiers. All Klipsch speakers are 8-ohm 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 caution
with 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 vin yl or real wood veneer finish that should only require dry dusting or
cleaning with a damp cloth. A
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 f
orth below) for a period of five (5) years from the date of pur-
chase. During the W KLIPSCH will repair or replace (at KLIPSCH’
uct or any defective parts (excluding electronics and amplifiers). For products that have electronics
or amplifiers,
the
W
arranty on those parts is f
or a
period of two (2) years from the da
te of purchase.
T
o obtain
W
arranty ser
vice,
please contact the KLIPSCH authorized dealer from which you pur-
chased this product.
If your dealer is not equipped to perf
orm the repair of your KLIPSCH product,
it can be returned,
freight paid, to
KLIPSCH for repair Y
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 must be presented or included to obtain
This
this product or (b) this product was not purchased from a KLIPSCH authorized dealer Y
1-800-KLIPSCH to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased from a
KLIPSCH authorized dealer
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