Klipsch RC-64 III, 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
apparatus (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.
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 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 all packaging for future use.
Floorstanding Models
Floorstanding models are supplied with a plinth and four screws (See Figure 2),
self-stick rubber feet to prevent surface damage (See Figure 5) and foot spikes to
enhance performance on carpeted floors (See Figure 2).
• Invert the speaker on a carpeted surface and secure the plinth to the base of
the speaker with the four screws.
• Screw the spikes (optional) into the threaded bushings in the bottom of the
plinth (See Figure 2). Use caution when turning the speaker upright as the
spikes are sharp!
• Use an assistant to lift the speaker into position.
• Adjust individual spike length to level the speaker after positioning.
Center Model
These models are supplied with self-stick rubber feet to prevent surface damage.
(See Figure 5 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 Figure 3)
• 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.
• 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.
• Experiment with the above guidelines to suit your taste and to compensate for
your room’s acoustic characteristics.
Center Channel Speakers
(See Figure 3)
• Place immediately above or below center of your video display.
• Use the supplied self-stick rubber pads to prevent surface damage (See
Figure 5).
CONNECTING
CAUTION!
Turn your amplifier off before making any
connections.
Your loudspeakers are equipped with positive (Red) and negative (Black) connection
terminals on the rear of the cabinet. These correspond to the positive and negative
terminals on the appropriate channel (left, right, center, rear etc.) of your amplifier.
Standard Connections
(See Figure 4.)
• Some Reference 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.
• All speakers in your system must be connected in phase with the positive
speaker terminal connected to the positive amplifier terminal. Repeat this
for the negative speaker terminal and amplifier terminals. Most speaker
wire has distinguishing markings on the insulation of one of the conductors
to assist in correct hookup.
• Use 16 gauge (AWG), two conductor, copper wire at a minimum and larger
gauge wire for longer runs. The connection terminals on your loudspeaker will
accommodate bare wire, spade terminals or banana type plugs.
• Use either pair of positive and negative terminals keeping the metal coupling
straps in place.
CAUTION!
With all connection types, take care that there is no
contact between the positive and negative terminals at the speaker
and amplifier. Damage to your equipment may result!
Bass Management
When using your speakers in a home theater system, consult the owner’s manual
of your surround electronics for proper application of bass management settings.
• As a general rule, center channel speakers are set to the “Small,” or bass-
limited setting.
• Floorstanding speakers are typically set to the “Large,” or full-range setting.
• Also refer to the electronics instructions for adjusting the relative volume levels
of the speakers so they are at the same level when in the listening position.
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.