Klipsch KA-1000-THX Speaker User Manual
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1. id B cl ES BASS SSS SESS ASSESSES ESSE ESSE ES KA 1000 THX BACK PANEL Figure 3 Subwoofer Output Connect the subwoofer output jack to one of the line level input jacks on the KA 1000 THX Preamp Outputs on Receiver or Integrated Amplifier If your receiver or integrated amplifier has spare preamplifier outputs for its front left and right channels connect these to the line level inputs on the KA 1000 THX Pre out Main in Loops on Receiver or Integrated Amplifier Some receivers and integrated amplifiers have their preamplifier and power amplifier stages connected exter nally via jumpers If yours has its left and right front channels connected this way you can connect the KA 1000 THX to those preamp outputs You will need a pair of Y adap tors each with two male RCA plugs and one female RCA jack Remove the jumpers for the two channels For each plug one leg of a Y adaptor into the preamp output jack and another into the main amp input jack Plug the cables leading to the KA 1000 THX into the female ends of the Y adaptors Separate Preamplifier or Surround Processor You will need a pair of Y adaptors each with one male RCA plug and two female RCA jacks Unplug the cables leading from the front left and right channel outputs on the preamp or processor and plug the Y adaptors into them For each channel plug the2. cable leading to the power amplifier into one of the RCA jacks on the Y adaptor and the cable leading to the KA 1000 THX into the other Crossover Adjustment With the THX switch in the Off position as suggested for this type of setup the crossover control will be activated Its status LED will be green signify ing that this control is active Set the control to the approximate low frequency limit of your main left and right front speakers If you don t have their specifications take an educated guess based on the size of the speakers A large speaker will usually work down to lower frequencies than a small speaker So for a large floorstanding loudspeak er you might start with the Crossover frequency set all the way down to 40Hz whereas for very small satellite speakers you might want to turn it all the way up to 120Hz Typical bookshelf speakers would tend to be in the 50Hz to 80Hz range If the crossover frequency is set higher than 100Hz the subwoofer should be in the front of the room near the front main speakers Level Control With the THX switch in the Off position as suggested for this type of setup the level control will be activated Its status LED will be green signifying that this control is active Play a variety of music recordings containing strong but not overpower ing bass Adjust the KA 1000 THX s level control until the music sounds consistently warm and natural If you have trouble getting enough low bass
3. may keep you up to date on new Klipsch products and promotions As always if you have any questions contact your local authorized Klipsch dealer For your records Model Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer Name 89797 NI Sllodeuelpu 00 SHINS SIL 2099 219 duejs afigysoy SSYT 1589 ald
4. ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED 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 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 ms sn nm O 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 supplied this product To obtain any applicable warranty service please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product or the distributor that supplied this product THX and Ultra2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of THX Ltd All rights reserved Cut along dotted line and mail T For multiple speaker purchases please fill out only one warranty card Name street Address City State Zip Home Phone Work Ph
5. KA 1000 THX SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER OWNER S MANUAL ome e piee o peira ee pogar sarny READ these instructions KEEP these instructions HEED all warnings FOLLOW all instructions DO NOT use this apparatus near water CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth DO NOT block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Se a lt 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 type plug A polarized plug has 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 10 PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 ONLY USE attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 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 13 UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long period
6. and we hope that your subwoofer amplifier brings life to your music and movies for many years The easiest way to remove the amplifier from its carton is to turn the open end of the box down so that it is resting on a table or the floor with the flaps spread out and away Then pull the box straight up and off Remove any packing material from the amplifier place it back in the carton and store in case you ever need to ship the amplifier 1 Master Power On Off The Master Power switch turns the amplifier on and off In addition to the Master Power switch the KA 1000 THX has an Auto Power function that will allow the amplifier to turn itself on and off automatically when an audio signal is detected An LED indicates the current status of the amplifier RED when the amplifier is in Standby and GREEN when the amplifier is active The LED is off when the Master Power switch is set to the Off position 2 Auto Power On Off The Auto Power switch has two settings On and Off In the Off position the Master Power switch turns the amplifier on or off If you leave the Master Power switch in the On position and set the Auto Power switch to the On position then the amplifier will automat ically turn itself on and off when an audio signal is detected There is a 2 second On delay and a 15 minute Off delay when using the Auto Power function 3 Phase Control The Phase control on the KA 1000 THX is c
7. ll of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that this product is within the Warranty period must be presented or included to obtain Warranty savice 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 is only valid for the original purchaser and will automatically terminate prior to expiration if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party 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 EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
8. lp you select a suitable cable Be sure to go into your receiver or processor s speaker setup menu and set Subwoofer to On or Yes or if it is a THX Ultra2 certified model select Ultra2 in the subwoofer menu Your receiver or processor may have additional bass management abilities beyond simply activating the subwoofer output Consult your receiver or processor s owner s manual or your dealer for more information on the proper bass management settings for your system Figure 2 Crossover Adjustment With the THX switch in the On position as suggested for this type of setup the crossover control will not function Its status LED will be red signifying that this control is bypassed Your receiver or processor will perform the crossover functions for the subwoofer in this situation When using either the KL 650 THX or KL 525 THX as your front speakers select the 80Hz THX crossover frequency Level Control With the THX switch in the On position as suggested for this type of setup the level control will not function Its status LED will be red signifying that this control is bypassed Your receiver or processor will perform the volume level functions for the sub woofer in this situation Phase Control In some installations the setting of the Phase control may not make much difference whereas in others it may be necessary to go back and forth between the Phase and Level controls for a while in order
9. nsert the power cord into an appropriate AC receptacle Leave the Master Power switch off until all connections are completed We recommend leaving the Master Power and Auto Power switches in the On position for nor mal operation in most systems es The KA 1000 THX is a high performance THX Ultra2 certified Class D digital power ampli fier with a built in subwoofer crossover It is designed specifically to drive one or two KW 120 THX subwoofers to maximum output without audible distortion or risk of damage Although the amplifiers connections and controls are simple their use varies somewhat according to the subwoofer system s application Typical setup procedures are described in the following sections one for digital systems and one for analog systems THX Digital Surround Receiver or Processor Connection Today s Dolby Digital and DTS digital surround receivers and processors as well as all THX certified models have line level Subwoofer outputs and built in subwoofer crossovers If your system is built around one of these it will almost always be best to use the KA 1000 THX with the THX switch in the On position This will bypass the crossover and level controls Connect the subwoofer output on the receiver or processor to one or both of the KA 1000 THX s two input jacks Figure 2 Use a shielded high quality subwoofer interconnect cable of appro priate length with RCA plugs on each end Your dealer can he
10. one E mail Address Would you like to receive the latest product updates and news via e mail A Yes No Product Purchase Model and serial number must be included to honor your warranty card For multiple speaker purchases please fill out only one warranty card Model Serial Number Model serial Number Model serial Number Model serial Number Model serial Number Model serial Number What store did you purchase your Klipsch products from Store Name State How did you hear about Klipsch LJ Audio Home Theater Magazine Other Magazine LJ TV LJ Radio Newspaper Trade Show Friend Retail Dealer J Direct Mail I Website LJ Web Forum Have you purchased Klipsch products before Yes No If yes what products Product Name s When do you hope to purchase additional loudspeakers 6 mos 1 yr 1 2 yrs How likely are you to consider Klipsch products for your upcoming purchases J Very likely LA Somewhat likely 2 Doubtful If doubtful why J Don t carry product looking for L Too expensive L Klipsch dealer too far away L Other Please tell us about you Q Married LJ Single LJ Student Male Female Age 15 17 0 18 24 0 25 35 036 45 46 55 55 64 65 Annual Household Income J Under 25 000 L 25 35 000 L 35 50 000 75 100 000 L 100 000 3502 Woodview Trace Suite 200 Indianapolis Indiana 46268 1 800 KLIPSCH www klipsch com Make sure you return your warranty card so that we
11. ontinuously variable from 0 to 180 degrees This control allows you to fine tune the performance of your subwoofer system by optimizing the blend with the main speakers Basically one of the positions will result in an audible increase in bass output depending upon room placement 4 Boundary Gain Compensation On Off The Boundary Gain Compensation switch allows you to fine tune the low end extension of your subwoofer system based upon room placement In some room locations your subwoofers low end response may become exaggerated or boomy due to the increase in output from your room s acoustics In this case selecting the On position will restore the system to a flatter less boomy response If you are using a THX Ultra2 receiver processor and you have selected Ultra2 for the sub setting the boundary gain compensa tion switch should be set to Off 5 THX On Off The THX switch provides a means to bypass the crossover and level controls when using a THX preamplifier or receiver In the On position the crossover and level controls do not function In this configuration your preamplifier or receiver will perform those functions In the Off position the crossover and level controls operate normally Be sure the volume level on your preamplifier or receiver is turned down before changing the setting of this switch 6 Lowpass Crossover The Lowpass Crossover control allows you to select the proper frequenc
12. s of time 14 REFER all 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 A This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this 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 equipment 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 OVE YOUR PMU Thank you for your purchase of a Klipsch subwoofer amplifier After reading this manual and connecting your system you will hear the results of over 55 years of stringent engineering and class leading research and development Please be sure to fill out the warranty card at the back of this manual or online at www klipsch com so we are better able to serve you Again thank you for choosing Klipsch
13. the THX On Off switch When THX is On the Lowpass Crossover is bypassed and the Line Level input effectively functions as an unfiltered LFE input 2 Line Level Output The Line Level output consists of a pair of gold plated RCA phono jacks Either one or both may be used This output is an unfiltered passthru of the Line Level input signal It can be used to connect to a second KA 1000 THX amplifier or to connect back to your electronics if needed 3 Speaker Level Outputs The Speaker Level outputs are two professional style Speakon NL2 connections This is a simple connection that is easy to use secure and foolproof You simply align the tab on the connector with the slot on the output jack fully insert the connector turn it clockwise and the collar locks into place Figure 1 To remove it pull back on the collar and while holding it back turn it counter clockwise and pull it out This connection is repeated on the back of the subwoofer enclosure If you are using two KW 120 THX subwoofers connect the second one in the same fashion to the KA 1000 THX s second output jack A single 20 foot length Monster Cable THX Ultra certified subwoofer speaker cable is provided with each KW 120 THX subwoofer enclosure Contact your dealer if you need a longer cable Figure 1 4 AC Line Cord The AC Line connection uses a detachable three prong power cord Insert the line cord into this jack set the Master Power switch to Off then i
14. to get the very best blend with the main speakers Since each control setting including the one for crossover frequency in the receiver or processor affects the optimum settings for the others it often takes a while to get every thing dialed in just right Start with the Phase control at 0 and play a recording with a prominent repeating bass line in your listening position Repeat this process with the control in the 90 and 180 positions Use the setting that yields the greatest bass output Non THX Analog Surround Receiver Processor Two Channel Stereo System Connection Some analog A V receivers and processors without Dolby Digitale or DTS capability have a line level subwoofer output Others have left and right channel line level outputs as do some stereo receivers and integrated amplifiers All separate stereo preamps and surround processors have line level outputs If your system is built around one of these it will almost always be best to use the KA 1000 THX with the THX switch in the Off posi tion This will activate the crossover and level controls These types of outputs should be connected to the KA 1000 THX s line level inputs See Figure 3 You will need one or two shielded high quality interconnect cables of appropriate length with RCA plugs on each end Your dealer can help you select suitable cables AA SSBB SSS ARA Gt n n ul Ta RECEIVER 1 i i i i i i 4
15. without the sound becoming boomy it probably means the Crossover control is set too high Try turning it down a bit at a time until the problem goes away If the sound is thin until you turn the subwoofer Level up so much that lower bass is too prominent start by varying the set ting of the Phase or Boundary Gain Compensation controls If that does not entirely solve the problem you probably need to raise the Crossover frequency e Phase Control In some installations the setting of the Phase control may not make much difference whereas in others it may be necessary to go back and forth between the Phase and Level controls for a while in order to get the very best blend with the main speakers Since each control setting including the one for crossover frequency in the receiver or processor affects the optimum settings for the others it often takes a while to get everything dialed in just right Start with the Phase control at 0 and play a recording with a prominent repeating bass line in your listening position Repeat this process with the control in the 90 and 180 positions Use the setting that yields the greatest bass output General Comments About Adjustments Since any change in the setting of one control tends to change the optimum settings for the others to some degree the adjustment process is very interactive and involves a great deal of trial and error If after a period of listening and calibration you are still not happ
16. y it may mean that you need to experi ment a little with the location of the subwoofer That of course also interacts with everything else Again patience is a virtue The end result will be well worth the effort cee The only thing you should ever need to do to your subwoofer amplifier is to dust it occa sionally Never apply any abrasive or solvent based cleaner or any harsh detergent na an cana gy The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States or Canada 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 sevice please contact the KLIPSCH authorized dealer from which you pur chased 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 in the form of a bi
17. y at which your subwoofer system blends with your main speakers It is selectable from 40 120Hz You should set this control to the approximate low frequency limit of your main left and right speakers In a THX system this setting would be 80Hz If the THX control is set to the On position this control will not operate An LED status indicator is provided to tell you whether or not this control is operational GREEN for active and RED for bypassed 7 Level Control The Level control is the volume setting for the amplifier It is used in conjunction with the subwoofer output level control on your preamplifier or receiver It is used to adjust the over all output level of your subwoofer system If the THX control is set to the On position this control will not operate An LED status indicator is provided to tell you whether or not this control is operational GREEN for active and RED for bypassed KA 1000 THX AMPLIFIER TETTE eee Make all connections with the power turned OFF on both the subwoofer amplifier and your receiver or preamplifier 1 Line Level Input The Line Level input consists of a pair of gold plated RCA phono jacks Either one or both may be used Use a shielded high quality subwoofer interconnect cable of appropriate length with RCA plugs on each end Your dealer can help you select a suitable cable This input can function as either a Line Level input or an LFE Input depending on the position of
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