Klipsch Icon Series Portable Speaker User Manual
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1. 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 e Asa general rule compact speakers Bookshelf Center Channel and Surrounds are set to the Small or bass limited setting e Floorstanding speakers are typically set to the Large or full range setting e 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 Care and Cleaning e Occasional dusting or wiping of the cabinet with a cloth is all that is required Never use abrasive or solvent type cleaners or harsh detergents e A vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment may be used to clean the grille fabric e Never spray polishes or cleaners on the drive units woofers midranges or tweeters Warranty U S and Canada Klipsch warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 year from the date of purchase if it is properly used and maintained If this product proves defective in either material or workmanship Klipsch at its option will a repair the product or b replace the product at no charge for parts or labor If the product model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively or replaced with an identical model Klipsch at its sole option m2. 7 1 6 15 2 4m A 2 61cm E LF 2 0 2 1 RF 2 0 2 1 5 1 7 1 LS 5 1 7 1 RS 5 1 7 1 LS alt RS alt or LRS 5 1 7 1 or RRS 5 1 7 1 y v ER PAD RUBB Figure 4 Left Speaker Figure 5 POWER ON Auro Input Sensitivity Low High Line In Q POWER ON vuro Input Sensitivity Low High Line In FO TO AMP HO All Power Off o AMP Right Speaker POWER ON SAuto Input Sensitivity Low High Line In All Power Off Or All Power Off POWER ON Auto Input Sensitivity Low High Line In Power Detall Emotion For over 60 years we ve made speakers for people who are as passionate about great sound as we are That s why every Klipsch speaker is horn loaded to create a remarkably accurate listening experience for your music and movies From our smallest satellites to our acclaimed professional theater installations our speakers deliver sound that s so lifelike you have to feel it to believe it THE ULTIMATE SOUND EXPERIENCE 1008553
3. 80 degree pattern from extremely thin cabinets As with all Klipsch horn loaded technology this version also produces more output using less energy and delivers the company s signature dynamic sound Please be sure to fill out the warranty card included with this manual or online at www klipsch com so we are better able to serve you Inspection Please check promptly for any transit damage Carefully unpack your new speaker system and verify the components against the packing list In extreme circumstances items may have become damaged in transit If any damage is discovered notify the delivery service and dealer where the system was purchased Make a request for inspection and follow their instructions for evaluation Be sure to keep the product s original shipping carton Bookshelf Center and LCR Models These models are supplied with self stick rubber feet to prevent surface damage See Figure 1 for proper application Room Placement Your Icon 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 Figures 2A and 2B e Place on acommon wall 6 to 15 feet apart e f used in a home theater system position the speakers flanking your video display e Position them equal distance from the back wall if they are not wall mounted e Position them at the same height above the floor for non floor standing models wit
4. E FOR USE THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR WHICH KLIPSCH MAY BE RESPONSIBLE WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CLAIM SOME STATES JURISDICTIONS OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Warranty Outside the U S and Canada The Warranty on this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States and Canada shall comply with applicable law To obtain any applicable warranty service please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product or the distributor that supplied this product FCC and Canada Compliance Information NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfe
5. Icon Series Owner s Manual Important Safety Information 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 8 DONOT 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 is 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 periods of time 14 REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel S
6. See Figure 3 e Icon LCR center and bookshelf models may be wall mounted using the included wall bracket Never use the wall bracket for mounting the speaker to the ceiling Connecting T Turn your amplifier off before making any connections e Your loudspeakers are equipped with positive Red and negative Black connection terminals on the rear ofthe 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 All Models e 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 e 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 and spade terminals contact between the positive and negative terminals at the speaker and amplifier Damage to your equipment may result With all connection types take care that there is no Active Floorstander Connections See figure 5 XF 48 only e In addition to the standard connections the speakers have an RCA jack line level input that can be used as an input from your A V receiv
7. ay replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value In some cases modification to the mounting surface may be required where a new model is substituted Klipsch assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification To obtain a repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty please contact our customer service group at 1 800 KLIPSCH You will be required to submit a copy of the original receipt via fax or email The receipt must reflect that you are the original purchaser the product was bought from an authorized Klipsch retailer and the product is still within warranty You will be issued a return authorization number RA and asked to ship the defective product together with proof of purchase and RA prepaid insured to the address set forth Klipsch 137 Heampstead 278 Hope AR 71801 Freight collect shipments will be refused Risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser Once Klipsch receives the defective product a repair or replacement order will be initiated Limitations e This limited warranty does not cover failure of the product resulting from improper installation misuse abuse accident neglect mishandling or wear from ordinary use or environmen tal deterioration e This limited warranty does not cover cosmetic damage including paint damage or consequential damage to other components or premises which may result for any reason from the failure of the product e This lim
8. er or electronics Do not connect both the standard SPEAKER IN and A the LINE IN inputs at the same time as damage to your equipment could result e Your floorstanding speakers have a built in amplifier that needs to be connected to an AC outlet Once plugged in it will be either ON or in STANDBY depending upon the position of the AUTO POWER switch You must unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to completely turn off your speaker during extended periods i e vacations Active Floorstander Controls See figure 5 XF 48 only Power This switch allows you to select either AUTO or ON for the speakers built in amplifier When AUTO is selected the speaker will automatically turn on when it senses a signal It will automatically turn off after 20 minutes if no signal is present In the ON setting the speaker will remain on as long as the AC power cord is plugged into a wall socket The power indicator LED on the front panel will illuminate BLUE when speaker is on and RED when the speaker is in standby The LED will be off if the AC power cord is not connected to an AC outlet Input Sensitivity This switch adjusts the level of the input signal to optimize the performance of the built in amplifier Select LOW when connecting most A V receivers via the SPEAKER or LINE inputs Select HIGH when connecting devices such as the audio outputs of a TV to the LINE inputs Bass Management
9. ervicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 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 16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle 17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable u un SS o 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 WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING Do Not Open Risk of Electrical Shock Voltages in this e
10. h the high frequency drivers at seated ear height e Angle speakers toward the listener and even with or forward of any adjacent obstructions if they are not wall mounted e Placing them near a corner or wall provides the greatest amount of bass while moving the speakers away from room boundaries reduces bass energy e Asymmetrical placement of a pair of speakers from adjacent side walls can smooth room induced bass unevenness e Bookshelf models may be placed on shelves or optional floor stands e Experiment with the above guidelines to suit your taste and to compensate for your room s acoustic characteristics Center Channel Speakers See Figures 2A 2B and 3 e Place immediately above or below the center of your video display e These models are supplied with a tilt rod to compensate for placements above or below seated ear height e Use the supplied rubber pad to protect the front bottom edge of the speaker See Figure 3 Surround Channel Speakers See Figures 2A 2B and 3 e Place above seated ear height approximately 4 5 feet above the floor on side or rear walls or on optional floorstands e Attach wall bracket with an appropriately sized screw head screwed into a wall stud or wall anchor with a suitable weight bearing capacity See Figure 3 e See your Klipsch dealer for optional adjustable wall mounts if required These mounts utilize the threaded bushings on the rear of the cabinet On Wall Placement
11. ited warranty is null and void for products not used in accordance with Klipsch s instructions e This limited warranty is null and void for products with altered or missing serial numbers and for products not purchased from an authorized dealer e This limited warranty terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer this product to another party THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION OR COUNTRY TO COUNTRY KLIPSCH S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS KLIPSCH DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE FOR THE PRODUCT FOR U S CUSTOMERS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES JURISDICTIONS OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS LASTS SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU KLIPSCH DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES OR FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABL
12. quipment are hazardous to life No user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 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 voltages other than those indicated may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the product s 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 CAUTION Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that you can easily access the power breaker switch Icon Series Loudspeaker Thank you for your purchase of this Icon Series Loudspeaker In total there are six models within the new Icon Series the XF 48 fully active floorstander XL 23 left center right speaker XB 10 bookshelf satellite speaker XC 10 center channel speaker as well as the XW 500d and XW 300d subwoofers All of these speakers except for the subwoofers utilize a new wide dispersion Tractrix Horn loaded tweeter with XT technology This proprietary design diffuses sound in a smooth enveloping 80 degree by
13. rence by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Approved under the verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this device This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EU Compliance Information Eligible to bear the CE mark Conforms to European Union Low Volt age Directive 73 23 EEC and 2006 95 EC Conforms to European Union EMC Directives 89 336 EEC and 2004 108 EC WEEE Notice Note This mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU and Norway This application is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE This label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling Figure 1 LS alt or LRS 5 1 7 1 y 7 Figure 2B On Wall Front Speaker Placement cC 5 1
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