Klipsch CDT ARCHITECTURALCDT ARCHITECTURAL User's Manual
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1. Run speaker wiring 18 gauge minimum to the openings Be sure to comply with all building codes in your area 3 Attach the wire to the speaker using the wire s color coding or markings as a guide to maintain proper polarity 4 Insert the speaker assembly into the opening and attach by tightening the four Phillips screws below The frame s four dogs will swivel out and sandwich the wall and frame togeth er as they are tightened If you use a power tool to tighten these screws please use a low torque setting Failure to do so could result in damage to your speaker 5 Adjust the direction of the speaker by swiveling it to the left or right as needed If desired you may also adjust the tilt of the speaker and gently adjust the horn to the desired angle Do not attempt to turn the tweeter stem while adjusting the swivel tweeter 6 At this point you may paint the speaker grilles before attach ing them to the speaker Klipsch grilles are designed to accept most types of paint Care should be taken to avoid excessive paint build up in the grille perforations 7 Press the grille into place See back page for more illustrations OPERATING CONTROLS Mid Bass and Tweeter Attenuator Switch 3000 and 5000 Series Some CDT models feature a Tweeter switch 3000 series or both a Mid Bass and a Tweeter switch 3000 amp 5000 series located on the front baffle The switch allows a setting of either OdB2. normal or 3dB in the respective frequency range If installing in an acoustically bright room such as a bathroom or kitchen you may want to adjust the Tweeter level switch If the speaker is located in a corner and produces too much bass you may need to adjust the Mid Bass level switch The position of the switches should always be checked prior to attaching the grille D he Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the nited States or Canada WARRANTY U S AND CANADA ONLY C KLIPSCH L L C KLIPSCH 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 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 author ized dealer from which you purchased this product If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your KLIPSCH product it can be returned freight paid to KLIPSCH for repair Please call KLIPSCH at 1 800 KLIPSCH for instructions You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging afford ing an equal degree of protection Proof of purchase i
3. CDT ARCHITECTURAL LOUDSPEAKER OWNER S MANUAL p aw __ARCHITECTURAL SPEAKERS 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 DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding pe plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than he other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wider blade or the third prong are provided or your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet OTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched ticularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point ere they exit from the apparatus LY USE attachments accessories specified by the nufacturer E only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified he manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is ed use caution when moving the cart apparatus ombination to avoid injury from tip over 13 UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 REFER all
4. DT is suitable for use as front center or surround channels in audio or home theater applications or as part of a distributed sound system Any CDT model ending with SC is designed specifically for surround use in home theater applications Minimum Tools Required 2 Phillips Screwdriver Wire strippers Leve Stud finder Saw In Ceiling Speaker Placement Designed to function in any drywall or drop ceiling Klipsch in ceiling speakers are engineered for years of performance Minimum construction requirements call for drywall or other mounting surfaces to be at least 3 8 thick In drop ceiling installations typical drop in 2 x 4 and 2 x 2 ceiling tiles are composed of low density materials which have the potential over time to sag and vibrate audibly To maximize the acoustic performance of your in ceiling speakers Klipsch recommends you replace the original mounting panel with 1 2 to 3 4 plywood or medium density fiberboard MDF see above Speaker Installation for New Construction skip to step 3 1 Cut the appropriate size opening in the wall or ceiling using the template provided If the template is not available cutout dimensions are provided on the Klipsch website www klipsch com Sizes listed are minimum If accuracy of cut cannot be achieved you may add 1 4 to each dimension Be careful not to cut through any existing wiring or plumbing Avoid compromising any fire stops between studs 2
5. ENT 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 __ ARCHITECTURAL SPEAKERS 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 sup plied this product To obtain any applicable warranty service please contact the dealer from which you purchased this prod uct or the distributor that supplied this product 3502 Woodview Trace Suite 200 Indianapolis Indiana 46268 1 800 KLIPSCH www klipsch com
6. n 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 his Warranty is only valid for the original purchaser and will utomatically terminate prior to expiration if applicable if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party a 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 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 EXT
7. 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 importa A operating and maintenance instructions in tl k av oD gt ES 3 GPD B oc D iterature accompanying this unit This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within his unit WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING Voltages in this eguipment are hazardous to life No user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this device ABOUT YOUR KLIPSCH PURCHASE Your new Klipsch architectural speakers have been designed to deliver great sound while remaining unobtrusive wherever you install them These models feature Controlled Dispersion Technology This allows you to point the sound as needed in a variety of installations Any C
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