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IMpORtant SaFEty InStRUCtIOnS!

READ these instructions.

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KEEP these instructions.

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HEED all warnings.

3. 

FOLLOW all instructions.

4. 

DO NOT use this apparatus near water.

5. 

CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.

6. 

DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. 

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara-

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tus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has 

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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.
PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience 

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receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. 

USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, 

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or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus 

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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.
DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with 

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liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord 

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plug from the AC receptacle.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

17. 

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.

Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that you can easily access 
the power breaker switch. 

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 products 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.

pOSItIOnInG yOUR pOWERED SUBWOOFER

Klipsch powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce the deep bass and deliver 
the impact that really makes your movies and music come alive. For optimum 
performance, place your subwoofer in a corner of the room on the same wall 
as your front channel speakers. Refer to Figure 1 for placement. 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 but many result in 
tighter sounding bass. 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 con-
nect the subwoofer’s built-in amplifier to an AC power outlet.

COnnECtInG yOUR pOWERED SUBWOOFER tO yOUR ELECtROnICS

Controls and Optional Connections 

— Powered subwoofers can be hooked 

up to the subwoofer output of your electronics via the RCA jack inputs on the 
subwoofer’s rear panel. Refer to Figure 2. This is prefered over the conventional
speaker wire connections. For more information on the controls mentioned in this 
manual and on bass management, see your dealer or visit www.klipsch.com.
“Line In” – This input is filtered by the built-in Low Pass (LP) crossover and is 
designed as a general purpose input for the subwoofer. 

Conventional Speaker Wire Connection

 — Using 16-gauge or larger speaker 

wire, connect the RED “positive” (+) terminal of your amplifier’s LEFT channel to 
the RED “positive” (+) terminal of your subwoofer’s LEFT channel input (“Speaker 
In”). Connect the BLACK “negative” (–) terminal of your amplifier’s LEFT chan-
nel to the BLACK “negative” (–) terminal of your subwoofer’s LEFT channel input 
(“Speaker In”). Repeat this procedure for connecting your amplifier’s RIGHT chan-
nel to your subwoofer’s RIGHT channel input. Refer to Figure 2. Take care to 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.

“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 set level are filtered out, allowing you to blend the 
subwoofer’s output into your main speakers. 

“Level”

 – The “Level” control serves as an overall volume control for the sub-

woofer. It is used to match the output level of the sub to your main speakers. 

“Phase 0/180”

 – This control is used to acoustically match the subwoofer’s 

output to your main speakers.  You want to select one of the two positions, either 
0 or 180, in which your sub has more output at your listening position.  

“Power Off/Auto/On” 

– “OFF/AUTO/ON” - Selecting “Auto” allows the sub 

to turn on the audio amplification when it senses an audio input signal. It will 
automatically turn off the audio amplification after 20 minutes if no signal input 
is detected. The sub has an LED on the bottom of the front panel that indicates 
the status of the auto function.  The LED will light RED when the amplifier is in the 
“Off” position or in the “Auto” position with no audio signal, and GREEN when the 
amplifier is receiving a signal in the “Auto” position or when in the “On” position. 

CaRE anD CLEanInG OF yOUR pOWERED SUBWOOFER

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.

 WaRRanty—U.S. anD CanaDa OnLy 

The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States or 
Canada.

Klipsch Speakers 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 

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.  

Summary of Contents for KW-100

Page 1: ...KW 100 SUBWOOFER Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...to Figure 1 for placement 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...

Page 3: ...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 cont...

Page 4: ...Klipsch sont con us pour restituer les extr mes graves et fournir le punch n cessaire au r alisme de vos films et enregistrements sonores Pour un rendement optimal le subwoofer doit tre plac dans un c...

Page 5: ...HANDE ET D ADAPTATION UN USAGE PARTICULIER Certaines collectivit s territoriales n autorisant pas l exclusion ou la limitation des dommages indirects ou accessoires ou des garanties implicites il est...

Page 6: ...subwoofer en una esquina de la habitaci n en la misma pared que los altavoces de canal frontal La figura 1 muestran la colocaci n Tenga en cuenta que la ubicaci n dentro de la habitaci n puede tener...

Page 7: ...no habr interferencia en una instalaci n en particular Si este equipo causa interferencia perjudicial a la recepci n de radio o de televisi n lo cual puede determinarse apagando y encendiendo el equi...

Page 8: ...the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that...

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