Klipsch Klipschorn User Manual page 6

iFi SPEAKER SYSTEM
Auxiliary Audio Input
The control dock also has a 3.5mm stereo minijack auxiliary audio
input on its back panel. It allows you to listen to an external source
(a portable CD player, for example) through the system. When a
plug is inserted in this jack, the system automatically switches to
the auxiliary input. To switch back to the iPod, disconnect the
auxiliary input.
A similar input on the subwoofer's back panel can also be used
with an external source, but it is primarily intended to connect to
the audio output of a computer. This input is mixed with the
signal from the dock, whether from the iPod or from the
auxiliary input so that both sources are heard simultaneously.
This allows for, as an example, the sound from your computer to
be heard while music is playing from an iPod in the dock.
Subwoofer and Speaker Placement
Although you can place the components of the iFi system almost
any way that is convenient, speaker location will affect sound
quality. The subwoofer will generally perform best when placed on
the floor in a corner. A good second option is to place it 6 to 12
inches from a wall. The farther it is moved toward the middle of
the room, the lower the bass output will be.
You will get the best stereo effect with the satellite speakers
placed equidistant from the listening position. Wide separation will
tend to make the sound more spacious. If possible, avoid locating
either satellite closer than two feet from a side wall. Place them at
seated ear height. If that is not practical, adjust the stands' ball
joints to aim the satellites up or down toward the listening position.
Stand Adjustment and Wall Mounting
The speakers attach to their stands via a ball joint that allows them
to be swiveled over a wide range. To adjust the angle, un-snap the
supplied hex wrench from underneath the base, loosen the four
screws in the clamp plate that surrounds the ball joint. Position the
speakers as desired and tighten the four clamp screws. Do not
over tighten! Each stand also incorporates an adjustable down stop
to prevent the speaker from drooping after its angle is adjusted.
You can access the head of this down stop from the bottom side
of the stand.
Also on the underside of the base are three (3) keyholes that
enable the stand to function as a wall mount. To install, follow the
instructions below:
1. Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws
that attach the oval metal plate to the bottom the
speaker base.
2. Using the metal plate as a template, mark the screw
locations for the three (3) keyhole slots in the desired
location on the wall. The single keyhole slot must be located
at the top.
3. Screw #8 pan head wood screws (at least two inches/
51mm long) into a wood stud or dry wall anchors with a 20
pound (9 kg) or greater load rating. Leave the screw heads
protruding from the wall surface approximately 1/4" (~7mm).
4. Make sure the small rubber feet are facing the wall and
place the oval metal plate onto the screws through the key
hole slots. Slide the metal plate down into position and
adjust the tightness of the screws for a snug fit.
5. Remove the metal plate from the wall by sliding it up and off
the screws.
6. Remove the logo from the speaker base by compressing its
split post on the underside and rotate it 180° for
proper orientation.
7. Replace the oval metal plate onto the base of the speaker
using the four (4) screws removed in Step #1. Do
not over-tighten!
8. Remove the included hex wrench from the underside of the
speaker base. Loosen the four hex head screws on the
speaker's ball joint assembly and rotate the base up and
behind the speaker.
9. Gently tighten the four ball joint screws to secure the
speaker's position. You may need to fine-tune the speaker's
angle after mounting it to the wall.
10. Hook the speaker base keyholes on the screw heads
protruding from the wall. Slide the base downward onto the
screws to lock the speaker in place.
11. If the speaker will be mounted over the location where the
speaker wire emerges from the wall, thread the wire through
the hole in the speaker base by removing the cosmetic plug.
12. Connect the speaker wire to the speakers binding posts.
13. Fine tune the speaker's angle and tighten the ball socket
hex screws with the wrench. Do not over-tighten!
14. Store the hex wrench in the bottom of the base cover by
snapping it into the speaker base.