Owner's Manual

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 to avoid injury from tip-over. ~
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of ti me.
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 user's authority to operate.
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UNPACKING
All Models
• Open one end of the carton, invert the speaker and pull the
carton off of the loudspeaker. (See Figure 1.)
• Remove all inner packing, including plastic bags, and re-install
the grille on the front of the cabinet.
Inspect the loudspeaker for shipping damage. If damage has
occurred, notify your Klipsch dealer or the responsible transit
company Retain a/l packaging for future use.
Floorstanding Models
Floorstanding models are supplied with foot spikes to enhance
performance on carpeted floors.
• Invert the speaker on a carpeted surface and screw the spikes
into the threaded bushings in the bottom of the feet. Use
caution when turning the speaker upright as the spikes are
sharp! (See Figure 2.)
• Use an assistant to lift the speaker into position.
• Adjust individual spike length to level the speaker after
positioning.
Bookshelf, Center and Surround Models
These models are supplied with self-stick rubber feet to prevent
surface damage. (See Figure 2 for proper application.)
ROOM PLACEMENT
Your Reference loudspeakers will perform well in a variety of
locations, but best results will be achieved using the following
guidelines:
Front left and Right Speakers (See Figures 3 and 4.)
• Place on a common wall 6 to 15 feet apart.
• If used in a home theater system, position the speakers
flanking your video display.
• Position them equidistant from the back wall.
• Postition them at the same height above the floor (for non-floor
standing models) with the high frequency drivers at seated
ear height.
• Angle speakers toward the listener and even with or forward of
any adjacent obstructions.
• Placing them near a corner or wall provides the greatest
amount of bass while moving the speakers away from room
boundaries reduces bass energy.
• Asymmetrical placement of a pair of speakers from adjacent
side walls can smooth room-induced bass unevenness.
• Bookshelf models may be placed on shelves or optional floor
stands.
• Experiment with the above guidelines to suit your taste and to
compensate for your room's acoustic characteristics.
Center Channel Speakers (See Figures 3 and 4.)
• Place immediately above or below the center of your video
display.
• These models are supplied with a tilt rod to compensate for
placements above or below seated ear height.
• Use the supplied self-stick rubber pads to cover the threaded
bushing holes (2) if the tilt rod is not used. (See Figure 2.)
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