RPW10 - Subwoofer KLIPSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RPW10 KLIPSCH

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

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. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids - such as a vase of flowers - should be placed on the product. No naked flame sources - such as candles - should be placed on the product.

WARNING: The AC main plug should be located such that it remains

readily operable by the user.

WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life.

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the

AC Voltages listed on the back panel or included power supply of the product. Operation from other voltages other than those indicated may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the product’s warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters is cautioned because it can allow the product to be plugged into voltages in which the product was not designed to operate. If the product is equipped with a detachable power cord, use only the type provided with your product or by your local distributor and/or retailer. If you are unsure of the correct operational voltage, please contact your local distributor and/or retailer. INSPECTION We want your new speaker system to look as good as it did leaving the factory! Please check promptly for any transit damage. Carefully unpack your new speaker system and verify the components against the packing list. In extreme circum- stances, items may have become damaged in transit. If any damage is discovered, notify the delivery service and dealer where the system was purchased. Make a request for inspection, and follow their instructions for evaluation. Be sure to keep the product’s original shipping carton.

POSITIONING YOUR REFERENCE SERIES SUBWOOFER

Klipsch powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce deep bass and deliver the impact that makes your movies and music come alive. Typically optimum performance will result if you place your subwoofer in a corner of the room on the same wall as your front channel speakers (Refer to Figures 1 and 2). Please note that room placement can have a dramatic effect upon the performance of your powered subwoofer. Corner placement, as suggested above, will increase the amount of bass output, while placing the subwoofer along the middle of a wall, or out in the room will decrease the amount of bass output. Experiment with a number of different placement options and control settings to find the one that best suits your particular room and taste. When choosing your subwoofer’s location, keep in mind that you will need to connect the subwoofer’s built-in amplifier to an AC power outlet.

CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

CAUTION: Turn off your amplifier and your subwoofer before making any connections. Do not connect both “High Level” and “Line Level” inputs at the same time as damage to your equipment could result! “LINE IN” – This input is designed as the standard or default input for the subwoofer. It accepts signals from the Left and Right channel pre-amp, subwoofer or LFE outputs of your electronics via the RCA jack inputs. Connect to the “RIGHT” and or “LEFT/LFE” inputs on the subwoofer’s rear panel (Refer to RPW-10 SUBWOOFER EnglishFigure 3). Use a high quality, shielded cable for best results. This can be in place of the conventional speaker wire connections (“HIGH LEVEL IN”). “HIGH LEVEL” – The RPW-10 powered subwoofer can alternately be connected to the main channel speaker outputs of your electronics via the “HIGH LEVEL IN” connectors on the subwoofer’s rear panel. Using 16-gauge or larger speaker wire, connect the RED “positive” (+) terminal of your amplifier’s LEFT channel to the RED (+) terminal of your subwoofer’s LEFT channel input (“HIGH LEVEL IN”). Connect the BLACK “negative” (-) terminal of your amplifier’s LEFT channel to the BLACK “negative” (-) terminal of your subwoofer’s LEFT channel input (“HIGH LEVEL IN”). Repeat this procedure for connecting your amplifier’s RIGHT channel to your subwoofer’s RIGHT channel input (Refer to Figure 4). Take care that no bare wires from any of the connections touch any other terminals as this could damage your equipment. “HIGH LEVEL OUT” – Connect your Left and Right channel speakers to these terminals instead of those on your amplifier if it is more convenient than connecting them directly to your amplifier. These outputs pass through a full range (unfiltered) signal. This requires that the subwoofer is connected to your amplifier with the “HIGH LEVEL IN,” speaker level terminals (Refer to Figure 4). “LOW PASS” (LP) CROSSOVER – The crossover allows the user to select the upper-frequency cutoff of the subwoofer. The frequency is selectable from 40-120Hz. Frequencies above the control’s setting are filtered out, allowing you to blend the subwoofer’s output with that of your main speakers. If the low pass filter function is being provided by your speaker’s electronics, set the “LOW PASS” control to 120Hz. “GAIN” – This control serves as a volume control for the subwoofer. It is used to match the output level of the subwoofer to your main speakers. The volume control on your system’s main amplifier or pre-amplifier will be the overall volume control for your subwoofer and full range speakers. “PHASE” 0/180 – This control is used to acoustically match the subwoofer’s output to your main speakers. Select the position, either 0˚ or 180˚, in which your subwoofer has more output at the listening position. “POWER” ON/OFF– This is the main A/C power switch for the subwoofer. This switch must be in the “ON” position for the subwoofer to operate and for the “AUTO/ON” switch to function. Set this switch to the “OFF” position if the subwoofer will not be used for an extended period of time (i.e. vacation). “AUTO/ON” – When this switch is in the “AUTO” position, the subwoofer will automatically turn “on” when it senses a signal. It will automatically turn “off” after 20 minutes with no signal. When this switch is in the “ON” position, the subwoofer will remain “on” as long as the “POWER” ON/OFF switch is in the “ON” position. Power LED indicator– Located on the rear amplifier panel, this LED indicates the operating status of the built-in amplifier. The LED will light red when the amplifier is in standby mode and green when the amplifier is on and receiving a signal. For more information on the controls mentioned in this manual and on bass management, see your dealer or visit www.klipsch.com. CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR POWERED SUBWOOFER Your subwoofer has a durable vinyl finish that should only require dry dusting or cleaning with a dry cloth. Avoid the use of abrasive or solvent-based cleaners and harsh detergents. The brush attachment of your vacuum should remove any dust from your subwoofer enclosure.

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 workmanship (sub- ject 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). For products that have electronics or 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 purchased this product. 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 factory-applied 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 1-800-KLIPSCH to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased from a KLIPSCH authorized dealer. This Warranty is only valid for the original purchaser and will automatically terminate prior to expiration 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.RPW-10 SUBWOOFER REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. KLIPSCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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. FCC AND CANADA COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre- quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu- nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC; Conforms to European Union EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and 2004/108/EC.CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

RPW-10 SUBWOOFERHIGH LEVEL CONNECTIONS

FIGURE 4 Main speaker outputs on receiver connected to high level inputs on subwoofer amplifier (Right channel is shown, repeat for Left) Alternate connection for main speakers3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 200 Indianapolis, Indiana 46268