CS-700 Owner's Manual
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connecting Your System Chapter 4: Menu System Reading this Manual.......................................................................1 On screen menu system............................................................... 20 Step-by-Step Connections..............................................................1 Navigating menus......................................................................... 20 Step 1: Unpack the box................................................
Index page i/ii Important Safety Information 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. READ these instructions. KEEP these instructions. HEED all warnings. FOLLOW all instructions. DO NOT use this apparatus near water. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Thank You Thank you for purchasing the Klipsch CS-700 System. After reading this manual and connecting your system, you will hear the results of more than 60 years of stringent engineering and class-leading research and development. Like all Klipsch products, your Klipsch CS-700 features Klipsch Tractrix® Hornloaded technology—the guiding design for the first Klipschorn® developed in 1946 and every product that has followed.
ConneCtIons page 1/2 STeP 1: unpack the box Make sure you have the following items as you unpack your Klipsch system. 0 0 0 Controller Subwoofer Left/Right Speakers 0 0 Remote Control 0 0 AM Antenna 2 20-Ft.
STEP 3A: Set-Top Box Connection Use this connection if your TV has a cable box, satellite receiver or HD receiver set-top box connected to it. See next page (3B) if no set-top box is used. CABLE SIGNAL CABLE BOX (shown) CABLE IN OUTPUTS HDMI OUT 2A COMPONENT PB PR Y OR 3A VIDEO AUDIO L R S-VIDEO - OR 2B DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL - OR 2C KLIPSCH CONTROLLER 1. Disconnect the cable on your cable, satellite or HD set-top box that is connected to your TV (you need to connect 1 video and 1 audio). 2.
Connections page 3/4 STEP 3B: TV Audio Connection Use this connection if you receive your TV signal via regular cable (no cable box) or with an off-air antenna.
STEP 4: Connect Klipsch System to the TV's Input TV BACK PANEL COMPOSITE COMPONENT COMPONENT AUDIO / VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 R R Y Y Y R L L PB PB PB L V V PR PR PR V S-VIDEO 1 - OR - DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT 2 3 OR DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT OR ANTENNA A INPUT ANTENNA B INPUT HDMI INPUT 4 5 KLIPSCH CONTROLLER 1.
Connections page 5/6 STEP 5: Connect the Speakers LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER WIRELESS SUBWOOFER KLIPSCH CONTROLLER 1. After you uncoil the speaker cable, connect one speaker to the RIGHT (Red) connector on the back of your Klipsch system. This speaker will be to your left when you are behind the system connecting, but it will be on the right when you are facing the system. You can connect either speaker to the LEFT or the RIGHT output, you just need to place them properly.
STEP 6: Connect other components (OPTIONAL) VCR Back Panel INPUT L RF IN OUTPUT R L R RF OUT AUDIO VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 1 AUX 2 - Side Panel R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO Connecting headphones to Headphone OUTPUT You can connect other components, such as a VCR, another recording device (like a hard-disk drive product or DVD Recorder), or a video game system to your Klipsch system using the auxiliary (AUX) inputs.
Connections page 7/8 STEP 7: Connect AM and FM Antennas (supplied) AM GND 75Ω - OR - The back of your Klipsch System has jacks for the AM and FM antennas that were packed with your system. Unwind the wires for each antenna to provide the best reception. An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the supplied indoor antennas. To add an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna. STEP 8: Turn on the TV and the Klipsch System FM Antenna 3.
STEP 9: Complete the On-screen Setup 1. Press MENU on your Klipsch system remote control (the main menu appears). 2. Press arrow down ç to highlight Setup and press ENTER (the Setup menu items appear). Match the on-screen option with the cables that are connected to each of the jacks on your Klipsch system. This information tells the system what is connected to it, and which cables and jacks were used. 3.
Connections page 9/10 4. TV Format: TV Format lets you choose between a standard TV screen and a Widescreen option. The Widescreen option has an aspect ratio of 16:9. If your TV has a 4:3 aspect ratio, select either the Standard or Letterbox option depending on your preference. 5. RDS (Radio Data System): RDS is the system that allows broadcasters to embed programming information in to the radio signal, such as the name of the artist or song. Your Klipsch system is RDS-enabled.
Presets Play/Pause Open/Close Volume ç Tuning Buttons Power ç ç Source ç Your Klipsch Controller Display SOURCE Chooses the function you want to use—radio, DVD/CD, watch TV, access any other components connected to your Klipsch system (VCR, video game system, etc.). Each time you press the SOURCE button, it goes to the next “Input” that corresponds to the component that’s connected to that input jack on the back of your Klipsch system.
Connections page 11/12 The Basics Switching between media—TV, DVD, Radio, CDs, etc. Your Klipsch system is the center of your entertainment room...now, you just need to understand how to get from one type of entertainment to another. To move to a different type of media, press the corresponding button on the remote control (DISC, AM/FM, SAT/CaB) or keep pressing SOURCE on the front of your Klipsch system to access the different options.
Chapter 2: Remote control The universal remote control that came packed with your Klipsch system can be programmed to operate the basic functions of many other brands of audio and video components, such as TVs, satellite receivers, cable boxes, DVD players, and others. The design of the remote control groups the buttons to help you achieve better performance from your remote.
REMOTE CONTROL page 13/14 MUTE Reduces the audio to a minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. Open/Close Opens and closes the disc drawer. POWER Turns the Klipsch controller on and off and tunes it to the last selected input. If the remote is programmed to operate other components, the POWER button is used together with the component buttons (AUX 1, TV, AUX 2, and SAT/CAB) to turn the components on and off.
Chapter 3: Operation Compatible Discs Playing a disc • • DVDs—DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD-ROM. 1. Press DISC on the remote to put the Klipsch system in DVD mode or CDs—Audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, and CDs that contain mp3 music files or JPEG (picture) files. 2. If the TV didn’t turn on and tune to the correct video input channel • VCDs—Video CDs contain video and audio, but hold less information than DVDs. VCDs are less common than DVDs.
operation page 15/16 DVD and VCD Playback Features You can use the remote control to access various features during playback if the disc was formatted to support the features. Transport To move forward or backward on the disc, simply press FORWARD or REVERSE during playback. Each time you press FORWARD or REVERSE, the speed will increase until the maximum search speed is reached. To resume playback, press PLAY.
Navigating Info Banners Your Klipsch system is equipped with on-screen Info Banners that enable you to quickly access various playback features. The content of the banner changes depending upon the type of media you are playing, but the way you navigate the banners is the same. • To access the Info Banner, press INFO while the disc is playing.
operation page 17/18 Playing CDs You’ll get maximum sound while playing audio CDs in your Klipsch system. To access playback features, press INFO on the remote control during playback (the Info Banner appears).
Playing CDs with mp3 or JPEG files Playing the Radio What you see on the TV screen when playing CDs with audio and picture files depends upon the way the discs were formatted and the file type used. Initially, the root menu will be displayed on the left side. Folders or files will be displayed on the right and can be selected. Highlight the desired folder or file from the right side and press ENTER. If a folder has been selected, its contents will be displayed in this area.
operation/Menu system page 19/20 Chapter 4: Menu System On-Screen Menu System Your Klipsch CS-700 System contains on-screen menus that let you personalize settings to get the most out of your home theater experience. Navigating Menus To access the menu system, press MENU (the main menu appears). Use the arrow buttons to move the direction you want to go. You’ll notice the menu is highlighted to let you know where you are.
On-Screen Menus Audio Treble: Use the å and ç arrow buttons to increase or decrease the amount of high frequency sound. Bass-Subwoofer: Use the å and ç arrow buttons to increase or decrease the amount of low frequency sound. Enhanced Surround: Choose the setting that is most desirable to you. Use the arrow button to highlight ON, OFF or WIDE and press ENTER. Setup The Setup menu is described in Chapter 1.
Menu System page 21/22 Parental Control The Parental Control menu lets you password-protect DVDs by using the MPAA (Motion Pictures Association of America) rating system to tell the Klipsch system which ratings require a password in order to play the DVD. Lock System/Unlock System: Locking the system puts the ratings limit you have selected into effect. Use the digits buttons to enter a four-digit password.
Chapter 5: troubleshooting Trying to find the solution to a problem with your equipment can be very frustrating. The symptoms and solutions in this section will hopefully assist you in finding the correct answers. If you have additional questions that this manual cannot answer, please contact your nearest Klipsch dealer or call 1-800-KLIPSCH. General problems • No power—make sure you use an outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
TROUBLE/CARE page 23/24 Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance Klipsch System Cleaning • If your unit has been stored in a cool place for any length of time, during a journey for example, wait for about 2 hours before using it. • Use a soft, dry, clean cloth when cleaning the unit. Regularly dust all vents. • Keep the equipment away from sources of heat, such as a stove or radiator. • Do not use solvents, abrasive or alcohol-based products when cleaning your system as it might damage the unit.
Remote Control Code Lists Audio-Digital Tape (AUX 1 / AUX 2 buttons) Sony....................................................... 5043 Cable (SAT-CAB / AUX 1 / AUX 2 Buttons) ABC...........................4000, 4001, 4002, 4030 Archer..................................................... 4007 Cableview................................................ 4003 Contec.................................................... 4034 Eastern................................................... 4035 GE...........................
Care and Maintenance page 25/26 Remote Control Code Lists (continued) ................................ 0073, 0075, 0078, 0092, ................................ 0093, 0120, 0131, 0132, ...........................................0134, 0139, 0141 Signature................................................ 0071 Signature 2000..............................0115, 0132 Sony......................... 0002, 0018, 0026, 0098, .................................0100, 0121, 0123, 0134 Soundesign.............................
Warranty – U.S. and Canada 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 KLIPSCH’s option) this product or any defective parts (excluding electronics and amplifiers).
Care/Appendix page 27/28 Appendix I - Connection Overview Understanding the basics of how Input and Output jacks work will assist you in connecting components to your Klipsch system. Input jacks are connected to peripheral components Your cable box, satellite box, or HD receiver box would connect to your Klipsch system’s input jacks to bring the signal INTO the Klipsch system so you can control everything (sound and picture) from the Klipsch system.
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