Klipsch F-30
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1. a return authorization RA number before shipping Klipsch C ustomer Service 800 554 7724 All return shipments should be made to Klipsch L L C 137 County Road 278 H ope AR 71801 RA return authorization number required e Locate the wall stud that is the closest to your desired mounting location and drill the proper size pilot hole in the wall Allow at least 17 2 of clearance space between the top of the screw head and any barrier above it ceiling or shelf e Usea 10 or 12 2 3 long pan head wood screw to mount into the wall stud e Check the fit of the screw head in the keyhole fitting before installation as screw head sizes do vary e Install the screw into the wall stud leaving the back surface of the screw head protruding about 1 4 inch from the wall surface This will facilitate hooking the keyhole bracket over the screw head with the rubber feet installed The clearance between the wall and the screw head may need to be adjusted to achieve a proper fit e Ifa stud is not available use the proper type and weight rating of drywall or masonry anchor appropriate for the wall construction Please consult your dealer custom installer or a building contractor in this situation e Do not use the keyhole mounting bracket for ceiling installations Please consult your dealer custom installer or a building contractor in this situation SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTIONS Switch your electronics O FF when making all connectio2. left the factory in perfect condition in packaging carefully engineered to protect both the working parts and finish H owever in certain extreme circumstances the products may be damaged in transit To ensure that your loudspeaker is in its original condition please inspect it immediately If any damage is discovered notify the authorized Klipsch dealer that the unit was purchased from or the transporta tion company responsible for safe delivery In the latter case make a request for inspection from the transportation company and hold the product in its original shipping carton for the inspector After a joint inspection report is made file a claim with the transportation company Dear Klipsch Synergy Series Owner Congratulations on your purchase of Klipsch Synergy Series loudspeakers These products represent the best new thinking coupled with the Klipsch tradition of sonic excellence The Synergy Series was developed using the latest in materials and technology to deliver extraordinary sound from today s digital sources Designed as a family the Klipsch Synergy Series was developed to provide optimal performance in either a home theater or music system For home theater use Klipsch engineers have developed voice matched center and rear surround speakers to complement the main channel speakers All Synergy models offer the accuracy dramatic imaging and high sensitivity that char acterize the live Klipsch sound By utilizing ou
3. PRIA IRS TEED Ae READ ET EGS ROO UPN PO Ohne tet FS MEP YANN Pre EG E OY E E BRS A NOG epee LM D E 9 US ALA al T E m YKlipsch A LEGEND iN SOUND 8900 Keystone C rossing Suite 1220 Indianapolis Indiana 46240 1 800 KLIPSCH www klipsch com Printed in China M ake sure you return your warranty card so that we may keep you up to date on new Klipsch products and promo LYA tions As always if you have o 0O m o any questions contact your sh w 2 local authorized Klipsch dealer gt a ot a Nn bi eS oO m For your records o Q M odel Serial N umber Date Purchased Dealer Name n ww fos B97 Hm o 4 D Tee 28 b gt R a 3 a 193111 SB 1 SC 5 SS 5 Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual amp Warranty ViKiipschi A LEGEND iN SOUND NO SO O AN p U N O T N lt Zz mM AO Q lt N EL AO mM N z gt e Be CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire do not remove the cover or back plate of this device There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer repairs to a Klipsch authorized service center AVIS Risque de choc electricque ne pas ouvrir CAUTION The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to caution you to uninsulated dangerous voltage within the device s enclosure The international symbol of an exclama tion point inside a triangle is intended
4. TY 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 EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW THISWARRANTY ISEXCLU SIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSAND IM PLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied war ranties 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 15 Dangerous Entry Care should be taken that no foreign objects or liquids fall or are spilled inside the device 16 Damage R equiring Service The device should be serviced by a Klipsch authorized service center when The plug or power supply cord has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid spilled inside of the device The device has been exposed to moisture The device does not appear to be operating properly or exhibits a marked change in performance The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged 17 Service The user should not attempt to service the device beyond what is described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified personnel If dealer service is not available contact Klipsch customer service for
5. anty service please contact the KLIPSCH authorized 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 Y ou will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that this product is within the warranty period must be presented 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 This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence 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 unautho rized repairs will void this Warranty This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS REPAIRSOR REPLACEM ENTSAS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRAN
6. at sink or ventilation openings 9 Heat N ever locate the device near heat sources such as a radiator floor register stove or other heat generating device 10 Power Supply The device should only be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the device 1 m Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized line plug that has one blade wider than the other To prevent electrical shock match the wide blade of the plug with the wide blade slot of the receptacle and insert fully 1 N Power Cord Protection Power cables should be routed so they are unlikely to be stepped on or crushed by items placed on or against them Pay special attention to where the plug enters a socket or fused strip and to where the cord enters the device 13 Cleaning The device should be cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 14 Periods of N on U se The device should be unplugged from the wall outlet when it is not in use for extended periods Cut along dotted line and mail IF YOU PREFER YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW KLIPSCH COM For multiple speaker purchases please fill out only one warranty card Name Street Address City State Z ip Home Phone Work Phone E mail Address Would you like to receive the latest product updates and news via email LlyYes UNo Product Purchase M odel and serial number must be inclu
7. dealer service is not available contact Klipsch customer service for a Return Authorization number before shipping required Klipsch Customer Service 800 554 7724 All return shipments should be made to Klipsch L L C 137 County Road 278 Hope AR 71801 RA return authorization number required Cautions e Regardless of your amplifier s rated capacity do not operate the system at the full output highest volume Amplifiers can create extremely high levels of distortion when operated at full output and can damage your loudspeakers M ost amplifiers are at full power when the volume control is at or just above the 12 o clock position e Position speaker connection wires so that they do not create a trip hazard If you have any questions regarding the installation or connection of your Klipsch Synergy speakers please contact your Klipsch dealer or contact us directly at 800 554 7724 Care and Cleaning of Your Klipsch Synergy Speakers Your speakers have a durable matte vinyl finish that should only require dry dusting or cleaning with a damp cloth Avoid the use of abrasive or solvent based cleaners and harsh detergents Component Specifications SB 1 Sensitivity 92dB 1 watt 1 meter Bandwidth 60H z 20kH z 3dB Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Crossover Frequency 2700H z Power Handling 75 watts maximum continuous 300 watts peak Enclosure T ype Bass reflex via wide flare rear firing port Drive Components Tw
8. ded to honor your warranty card For multiple speaker purchases please fill out only one warranty card M odel Serial N umber M odel Serial N umber M odel Serial N umber M odel Serial N umber M odel Serial N umber M odel Serial N umber What store did you purchase your K lipsch products from Store N ame State H ow did you hear about Klipsch L Audio H ome Theater M agazine LJ Other M agazine U TV U Radio U N ewspaper L TradeShow L Friend L Retail Dealer LU Direct M ail Have you purchased Klipsch products before L Yes L No If yes what products Product Name s When do you hope to purchase additional loudspeakers L 6 mos 1yr U 1 2 yrs How likely are you to consider Klipsch products for your upcoming purchases L Very likely L Somewhat likely L Doubtful If doubtful why L Don t carry product I m looking for L Too expensive I Klipsch dealer too far away J Other Please tell us about you L Married L Single L student LI Male U Female Age U 15 17 18 24 225 35 Q 36 45 146 55 Q 55 64 UU 65 Annual Household Income L Under 25 000 1 25 35 000 L 35 50 000 L 75 100 000 L 100 000 We Want Your Klipsch Product to Look and Sound as Good as When it Left the Factory Please Check Promptly for Transit Damage Each Klipsch product is individually tested for sonic quality and inspected for superior appearance before it leaves the H ope Arkansas factory Y our loudspeaker
9. in the listening area Four stick on rubber feet are included to attach to the speaker bottom for installation on hard surfaces SYNERGY SC 5 CENTER SPEAKER Place the center speaker on top of or just below the video screen centered This anchors center channel sounds to the on screen image particularly for off center viewers When placing the speaker below the television invert the speaker so that it rests on the angled top portion of its cabinet This will direct the sound up to compensate for a low placement height The grille may be installed in an inverted position so the Klipsch logo is properly oriented Four stick on rubber feet are included for attachment to the speaker bottom to prevent vibration and scratching of the television cabinet or shelf SYNERGY SS 5 SURROUND SPEAKER Due to their full 180 coverage pattern the SS 5s offer a high degree of placement flexibility and will perform well in a variety of locations The most common placement for home theater rooms is on the side walls adjacent to or behind the listening area or on the rear walls near the corners of the room A height of approximately five to seven feet from the floor to the base of the speaker is recommended Your Klipsch surround speaker may be wall mounted by using the supplied keyhole bracket on the rear of the cabinet This bracket is intended to attach to a screw secured into a wall stud WALL MOUNTING THE SS 5 SURROUND SPEAKER e Install the four rubber
10. nd providing both pinpoint rear channel imaging and ambient envelopment Speaker Placement SYNERGY SB 1 MAIN SPEAKERS Both speakers should be placed on the same wall facing the listening area For best results use a high quality rigid stand that places the speaker s horn tweeter at ear level when seated Space the loud speakers so they are between six and 15 feet apart The listening area should be at least the same distance back from the plane of the loudspeakers as they are apart For a higher quality stereo image angle or toe in the speakers towards the listener The desired spread between the speakers may be different for a home theater application than it would be for a two channel audio system Some correlation between the size of the video and sonic image may dictate the final placement of the speakers For best results bring the main speakers for ward of the location of the center speaker so that all three front speakers are equidistant from the central viewing position Some surround electronics allow you to accomplish this electronically by inputting the distance from the viewing seat to each speaker Additional bass output will result if you place the speakers in a corner or near a wall due to the addi tional reflected energy from these surfaces This may however degrade imaging quality so these two attributes must be balanced depending upon your sonic priorities Room acoustics vary so experiment with specific placement with
11. ns When making any type of speaker wire connection be sure to observe proper polarity to and to M ost speaker wire is insulated two conductor stranded construction and is color coded or has some distinguishing feature differentiating the two conductors Speaker wire connectors on most loudspeakers and amplifiers are also color coded Typically RED is positive and BLACK is negative or ground It does not matter which conductor is connected to the positive or negative terminals of your equipment as long as you are consistent Be sure that the connections from all of the amplifier channels to all of the speakers in your system are connected in a like manner If not the quantity of bass will be reduced and the stereo image will be compromised Be careful to avoid excess bare wire or loose strands of wire at the con nections This could cause a short between adjacent positive and negative terminals damaging your amplifier Eighteen gauge AWG wire is the minimum size recommended for short distances with larger gauges recommended for longer runs Consult your Klipsch dealer for specific suggestions Connect the SB 1 to the Front or M ain channel speaker outputs of your system s power amplifier Connect the SC 5 to the Center channel speaker output of your system s power amplifier Connect the SS 5 to the Rear or Surround channel speaker outputs of your system s power amplifier When connecting surro
12. o way system using one 1 2 54cm K 109 A magnetically shielded polymer dome compression driver with a 90 x 60 Tractrix Horn and one 5 25 13 33cm K 1096 AB magnetically shielded woofer featuring a polymer housing and IM G cone N et Weight 9 Ibs 4 1kg Height 12 5 31 75cm Width 6 5 16 5cm Depth 8 20 32cm Cabinet M edium density fiber board construction M DF Finish Woodgrain vinyl veneer SCc 5 Sensitivity 90dB 1 watt 1 meter Bandwidth 70H z 20kH z4 3dB N ominal Impedance 8 ohms Crossover Frequency 2700H z Power Handling 50 watts maximum continuous 200 watts peak Enclosure T ype Sealed Drive Components Two way system using one 1 2 54cm K 109 AB magnetically shielded polymer dome compression driver with a 90 x 60 Tractrix Horn and two 4 10 16cm K 1097 AV magnetically shielded polymer cone woofers N et Weight 7 Ibs 3 2kg H eight 5 5 14 0cm Width 14 5 36 8cm Depth 6 25 15 8cm with grille Cabinet M edium density fiber board construction M DF Finish Black matte vinyl C Ss 5 Sensitivity 90dB 1 watt 1 meter equivalent sound energy Bandwidth 70H z 20kH z 3dB Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Crossover Frequency 2200Hz Power H andling 50 watts maximum continuous 200 watts peak Enclosure T ype Sealed Drive Components Two way system using two 1 2 54cm K 110 A polymer dome compression drivers with 90 x 60 Tractrix Horns and
13. one 4 10 16cm K 1098 A polymer cone woofer N et Weight 5 Ibs 2 2kg Height 5 6 14 2cm Width 12 63 32 0cm Depth 5 43 13 8cm Cabinet M edium density fiber board construction M DF Finish Black This product complies with the essential requirements of EMC directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC inclusive of 93 68 EEC and carries the CE mark accordingly Klipsch Synergy Series Technology The Klipsch Synergy Series is a complete matched family of high performance loudspeakers that offers superior home theater and two channel performance This series is anchored by the SB 1 main channel speakers with the voice matched companion SC 5 center and SS 5 surround speakers com pleting the family A smaller version of our newest square Tractrix Horn is paired with high output polymer cone woofers to maximize the clarity and dynamic impact from today s digital sources The speakers feature video shielding and a floating grille design that gives the speakers a handsome contemporary style with minimal sonic interference Flush mounted components and narrow front profiles are combined with timealigned drivers and simple minimum phase filter networks to provide truly extraordinary soundstaging The rear soundfield in a full surround system configuration is pro vided by the Klipsch SS 5 speakers These speakers contain an array of three drivers that flood the back of the listening room with high quality direct and reflected sou
14. r new Tractrix H orn technology the Synergy models offer the type of high quality performance normally found only in professional speakers ensuring you a truly enjoyable listening experience If this is your first Klipsch purchase welcome to the fold if this is an additional Klipsch purchase we thank you for your loyalty W hen it comes to the best in home entertainment Klipsch is a sound choice Please take the time to fill out the enclosed warranty registration card or if you prefer you can register your products online at www klipsch com This information helps us serve you better and assists our dealers in meeting your needs as a valued Klipsch customer Should you have any questions or need more information on Synergy or other Klipsch products please contact us We will be happy to assist you and welcome your feedback Thank you for choosing Klipsch loudspeakers Sincerely fad S Kb pach Fred S Klipsch Klipsch Limited Warranty 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 KLIPSCH will repair or replace at KLIPSCH s option this product or any defective parts excluding electronics and amplifiers in this product 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 warr
15. stick on bumpers one on each corner of the rear panel of the speaker to provide clearance for the speaker wire between the wall and cabinet This will also prevent the speaker from marring the wall
16. to alert you to the presence of important operating maintenance and servicing information in the manual accompanying the device CAUTION To prevent electrical shock match the wide blade of the plug on the power cord to the wide slot on the power outlet and insert fully ATTENTION Pour eviter les chocs electriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture 1 Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and safety instructions should be followed 5 Water and M oisture The device should never be used in on or near water due to risk of fatal shock 6 Carts and Stands The device should only be used on carts or stands recommended by the manufacturer 7 Wall and Ceiling M ounting The device should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The device should always be located in such a way that it maintains proper ventilation It should never be placed in a built in installation or anywhere that may impede the flow of air through its he
17. und speakers to the rear channels of a 5 1 channel system it is important that they are hooked up to the appropriate left and right rear channels as the surround effects are in stereo BASS MANAGEMENT M ost surround sound electronics are equipped with a bass management system that permits the selec tion of a full or limited range bass filtered operation for each speaker Y ou will normally configure the main channels of your surround processor for the Large or Full Range setting This will pro vide a full range signal to the SB 1s when used without an optional subwoofer If a powered sub woofer is connected to the systems main channels the Large setting will again be selected Some subwoofers provide bass filtering for your main speakers when they are connected directly to the sub woofer This type of hookup can reduce distortion and increase the dynamic capabilities of your main speakers If the subwoofer is connected to a line level subwoofer output on your electronics you can filter the bass signals from your main speakers by selecting the Small or Limited Range setting for the main channels Set the center and surround channels to the Small or Limited Range setting Consult your Klipsch dealer for more specifics on the bass management configuration of your electronics Service If servicing is required return your speaker to your authorized Klipsch dealer for servicing by qualified personnel If
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