Klipsch Icon KB-15, Owner'S Manual

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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 appara-
tus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. 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.
11. DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electrical shock to persons.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: No naked flame sources – such as candles – should be placed on the product.
ROOM PLACEMENT
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.
Left and Right Main Channel Speakers
— For optimum performance, Klipsch
suggests placing your speakers six to 15 feet (2 to 4.5m) apart and at least 24 inch-
es (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 distance
separating the speakers. Refer to Figures 1 and 3 for connection and placement.
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 WDST™ 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
Diagram 4 and Figures 1 and 3 for connection and placement.
Please note that
surround grilles are fixed and cannot be removed.
CONNECTING
Conventional Connection — Using 16-gauge or larger 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” (–) ter-
minal of the LEFT speaker to the BLACK “negative” (–) terminal of your amplifier’s
LEFT channel. Repeat this 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 Icon 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 speak-
ers. 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
The only thing you should ever need to do to your speakers is dust them oc-
casionally. Never apply any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner or any harsh deter-
gent. You can clean the grilles with the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union EMC Directive
2004/108/EC.
WEEE NOTICE
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed
of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate
facility to enable recovery and recycling.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register your product online at
www.klipsch.com/register
• Klipsch will keep you up-to-date on new products and promotions.
• Your personal information will never be resold.
• This registration information is not used for warranty purposes.
Please retain your receipt for warranty claims.
C A U T I O N
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this
equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.