KD52C - Home Theater System KLIPSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KD52C KLIPSCH

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LOUD AND PROUD SINCE 1946

In 1946, Paul W. Klipsch revolutionized the audio industry by creating our proprietary horn technology and the acoustic principles that are the driving force behind our highly acclaimed signature sound.

Today, we remain true to PWK's vision and pack the better part of a century's worth of sweat and genius into every product we make. These speakers are the result of our obsession with that aural perfection. Experience the power, detail and emotion of Klipsch KD Series. We are the Keepers of the Sound®.

SCAN FOR SPEAKER PLACEMENT AND SET UP HELP

OR GO TO

KLIPSCH.COM/KD-SERIES-SETUP

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 circumstances, 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.

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KD-51MKD-52CKD-52F

ROOM PLACEMENT CONNECTION

Left and Right Front Speakers – For optimum performance, Klipsch Group, Inc. (KGI) suggests placing your front left and right speakers 6 to 15 feet (1.8 to 4.6m) apart. They may also be toed-in slightly for better stereo imaging. The listening position should be about 1 to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers. Refer to Figures 1 and 3 for connection and placement.

KD-52C Center Channel Speakers – Center channel speakers are designed to place dialogue and primary sounds so that 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 1, 2 and 3 for connection and placement.

Rear Surround Channel Speakers – Klipsch surround speakers should be placed approximately 2 feet above the listening position. Typically this will be about 5-7 feet above the floor. The surrounds should be placed on the walls directly adjacent to the listening position. Another option would be on the wall behind the listening position. The final surround speaker placement depends on your room's characteristics. They are designed to recreate the sense of space and ambience that many of today's surround sound technologies provide. Refer to Figures 1, 3 and 4 for connection and placement.

RECOMMENDED USE BY MODEL

	Front Center Surround
KD-52F ●
KD-51M	●		●
KD-52C ●

Conventional Connection - Using 16-12 gauge speaker wire, connect the RED "positive" (+) terminal of the LEFT speaker to the RED "positive" (+) terminal of your amplifier's LEFT channel. Connect the BLACK "negative" (-) terminal of the LEFT speaker to the BLACK "negative" (-) terminal of your amplifier's LEFT channel.

Repeat the above procedure for connecting all remaining speakers to the appropriate amplifier channels. Refer to Figure 3. Make sure that no bare wires from any of the connections touch any other terminals as this could cause a short and damage your equipment.

Some Klipsch Front speakers come with dual binding posts that are connected by a metal strip. Do not remove this strip or your speakers will not function correctly. Keep this strip in place and connect your speaker wire to the top set of the binding posts. It is possible to "Bi-wire" a speaker that has two sets of binding posts. Please see your receiver's manual for further instructions.

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 or amplifier manual to make sure your particular amplifier is best suited to your application. We want you listening for a lifetime.

FIGURE 1
SPEAKER PLACEMENT IN LISTENING AREA

graph TD
    A["Sub Sub"] -->|6' - 15'| B["TV"]
    B --> C["C"]
    C --> D["L"]
    C --> E["R"]
    D --> F["X"]
    E --> G["Z"]
    F --> H["Optional Side Surround Placement (Option A is preferred)"]
    G --> H
    H --> I["SL_A"]
    H --> J["SL_B"]
    H --> K["SR_A"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

FIGURE 2
CENTER CHANNEL PLACEMENT

ANNEL PLACEMENT Above OR Below

FIGURE 3
CONNECTING TO AV RECEIVER

OFF 10mm 0.5m → 1 2 4 3 5 + + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -

FIGURE 4 CONNECTING TO AV RECEIVER

graph TD
    A["Speaker 1: KD-51M"] -->|+| B["Center"]
    C["Speaker 2: KD-52F or KD-51M"] -->|-| B
    D["Speaker 3: KD-52C"] -->|+| B
    E["Speaker 4: KD-52F or KD-51M"] -->|-| B
    F["Speaker 5: KD-51M"] -->|+| B
    G["Speaker 6: KD-10SW"] -->|-| B
    H["Left"] --> I["SUBWOOFER"]
    J["Right"] --> K["SURROUND"]
    L["Center"] --> M["FRONT"]
    N["Center"] --> O["FRONT"]
    P["Center"] --> Q["FRONT"]
    R["Center"] --> S["FRONT"]

CARE AND CLEANING

The only thing you should ever need to do to your speakers is dust them occasionally. Never apply any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner or any harsh detergent. You can clean the grilles with the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Register your product online at www.klipsch.com/register

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• Your personal information will never be resold.
  • This registration information is not used for warranty purposes.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS.

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KD-51MKD-52CKD-52F

POSITIONNEMENT DANS LA PIÈCE BRANCHEMENT

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KD-51MKD-52CKD-52F

FIGURA 2 CANAL CENTRAL

RAL Encima O BIEN Debajo

FIGURA 3 CONNECTIN CONEXIONES ESTÁNDAR

OFF 10mm 6.5m → 1 C2 4 3 5 + + - + - + - + - + -

FIGURA 4 CONEXIONES ESTÁNDAR

graph TD
    A["Speaker 1: KD-51M"] -->|+| B["Center"]
    C["Speaker 2: KD-52F or KD-51M"] -->|-| B
    D["Speaker 3: KD-52C"] -->|+| B
    E["Speaker 4: KD-52F or KD-51M"] -->|-| B
    F["Speaker 5: KD-51M"] -->|+| B
    G["Speaker 6: KD-10SW"] -->|-| B
    H["Left"] -->|+| B
    I["Right"] -->|+| B
    J["FRONT"] -->|+| B
    K["SURROUND"] -->|+| B
    L["SURROUND"] -->|-| B
    M["SUBWOOFER"] -->|-| B

CUIDADO Y LIMPIEZA

graph TD
    S["Sub Sub"] --> TV["TV"]
    TV --> C["C"]
    C --> L["L"]
    C --> R["R"]
    L --> X["X"]
    R --> Z["Z"]
    X --> Y["Y"]
    Z --> Y
    Y --> SR["SR"]
    X --> SL_A["SL_A"]
    Y --> SL_B["SL_B"]
    Z --> SL_C["SL_C"]
    style S fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style TV fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style R fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style SL fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style SR fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    note right of S: 6' - 15'
    note right of Y: X=Y=Z
    note right of Z: Option A is preferred
    note right of SL_A: Optional Side Surround Placement

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KD-51MKD-52CKD-52F

graph TD
    A["Sub Sub"] --> B["L"]
    B --> C["C"]
    C --> D["R"]
    D --> E["X=Y=Z"]
    F["SL"] --> G["Optional Side Surround Placement (Option A is preferred)"]
    H["SR"] --> I["Optional Side Surround Placement (Option A is preferred)"]
    J["TV"] --> K["Optional Side Surround Placement (Option A is preferred)"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

FIGURA 3
CONEXÕES PADRÃO

OFF 10mm 0.5m → 1 2 4 3 5 + + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -

FIGURA 2
CANAL CENTRAL

graph TD
    S["Sub Sub"] --> TV["TV"]
    TV --> C["C"]
    C --> L["L"]
    C --> R["R"]
    L --> X["X"]
    R --> Z["Z"]
    X --> Y["Y"]
    Z --> Y
    Y --> SR["SR"]
    X --> SL_A["SL_A"]
    Y --> SL_B["SL_B"]
    Z --> SL_C["SL_C"]
    style S fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style TV fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style R fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style SL fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style SR fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    note right of S: 6' - 15'
    note right of Y: X=Y=Z
    note right of Z: Option A is preferred
    note right of SL_A: Optional Side Surround Placement

FIGURA 2
CANALE CENTRALE

IRALE Sopra OPPURE Sotto

FIGURA 3
CONNESSIONI STANDARD

OFF 10mm 0.5m → 1 2 4 3 5 + + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -

FIGURA 4 CONNESSIONI STANDARD

graph TD
    A["Speaker 1: KD-51M"] -->|+| B["Center"]
    C["Speaker 2: KD-52F or KD-51M"] -->|-| B
    D["Speaker 3: KD-52C"] -->|+| B
    E["Speaker 4: KD-52F or KD-51M"] -->|-| B
    F["Speaker 5: KD-51M"] -->|+| B
    G["Speaker 6: KD-10SW"] -->|-| B
    H["Left"] -->|+| B
    I["Right"] -->|+| B
    J["SUBWOOFER"] -->|-| B
    B --> K["FRONT"]
    B --> L["FRONT"]
    B --> M["SURROUND"]
    B --> N["SURROUND"]
    B --> O["CENTER"]
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px

CURA E PULIZIA

graph TD
    A["Sub Sub"] --> B["L"]
    B --> C["C"]
    C --> D["R"]
    D --> E["X=Y=Z"]
    F["SL"] --> G["SL"]
    G --> H["Optional Side Surround Placement (Option A is preferred)"]
    I["SR"] --> J["SR"]
    J --> K["X=Y=Z"]
    L["TV"] --> M["6' - 15'"]
    M --> N["S"]

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中间声道

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