Klipsch Reference Series RW-5802 Owner's Manual page 2

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device and should be
retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
WATER AND MOISTURE — The device should never be used in, on or near water due to the risk of fatal shock.
HEAT — Never locate the device near heat sources such as a radiator, floor register, stove or other heat generating devices.
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 heat sink or ventilation openings.
DANGEROUS ENTRY — Care should be taken that no foreign objects or liquids fall or are spilled inside the device.
POWER SUPPLY — The device should only be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating instruc-
tions or as marked on the device.
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.
PERIODS OF NON-USE — The device should be unplugged from the wall outlet when it is not in use for extended periods.
WALL AND CEILING MOUNTING — The device should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The device should be serviced by an 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.
SERVICE — Due to risk of shock and other hazards, all servicing should be referred to qualified personnel.
IMPORTANT! Promptly inspect your speakers for any shipping damage that may have occurred during transit. If you discov-
er any concealed shipping damage, please report it to your dealer or the shipping company responsible for your product's
safe transit. Keep all original cartons and packing material for future safe transport.
POSITIONING YOUR REFERENCE SERIES SPEAKERS
Before You Start — Some Klipsch speakers have feet and other accessories that may need to be installed prior to use.
Please refer to Diagrams 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for installation.
Left and Right Main Channel Speakers — For optimum performance, place your speakers six to 15 feet (2 to 4.5m) apart
and at least 24 inches (60.8cm) from the back and side walls. They may also be toed-in slightly for better stereo imaging.
The listening position should be about 1 to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers. Refer to Figures 1, 2, 4 and 5
for connection and placement.
Center Channel Speakers — Center channel speakers are designed to place dialogue and primary sounds so that they appear
to come from the video screen. The speakers should therefore be placed as close to the screen as possible, preferably
directly on top of or below the screen. Refer to Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5 for connection and placement.
Rear Surround Channel Speakers — Klipsch WDST™ surround speakers should be placed on the walls directly adjacent to
or on the wall behind the listening position. They are designed to recreate the sense of space and ambience that many of
today's surround sound technologies provide. Refer to Diagram 5 and Figures 2 and 6 for connection and placement.
CONNECTING YOUR REFERENCE SERIES SPEAKERS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER
Conventional Connection — Using 16-gauge or larger speaker wire, connect the RED "positive" (+) terminal of the LEFT
speaker to the RED "positive" (+) terminal of your amplifier's LEFT channel. Connect the BLACK "negative" (–) terminal
of the LEFT speaker to the BLACK "negative" (–) terminal of your amplifier's LEFT channel. Repeat this procedure for con-
necting all remaining speakers to the appropriate amplifier channels. Refer to Figure 4. Make sure that no bare wires from
any of the connections touch any other terminals as this could cause a short and damage your equipment. Some Reference
models have two sets of input terminals connected by metal "straps." For conventional connection, leave these straps in
place, and use either set of terminals.
Bi-wire Connections — Some Reference models have the capability to be bi-wired. These speakers have two sets of input
terminals connected by metal "straps." Bi-wiring requires using two separate speaker wires for each speaker. The RED
"positive" (+) leads of both LEFT channel wires are tied together and inserted into the same RED "positive" (+) terminals
of the amplifier's LEFT channel. On the LEFT speaker, the metal "straps" are removed. One of the two speaker wires is
connected to the top set of terminals (RED to RED and BLACK to BLACK) while the other speaker wire is connected to the
lower set of terminals in the same manner. Refer to Figure 5. Klipsch recommends this method of hook-up for improved
bass response, imaging and detail. For more information on how to bi-wire your speakers, see your dealer or visit
www.klipsch.com.
Amplifier Requirements — Klipsch speakers are highly efficient and will operate easily on a wide variety of amplifiers. All
Klipsch speakers are 8-ohm compatible and can be driven to very high levels with low distortion. Due to the high output
levels Klipsch speakers are capable of reproducing, exercise caution with the volume control. Excessive volume over long
periods can permanently damage your hearing. Overdriving your amplifier could also damage your speakers. Check with
your dealer to make sure your particular amplifier is best suited to your application. We want you listening for a lifetime.
CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR REFERENCE SERIES SPEAKERS
Your speakers have a durable vinyl or real wood veneer 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. The brush attachment of your vacuum or a
slightly damp sponge should remove any dust from your speaker grilles.
WARRANTY—U.S. AND CANADA ONLY
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, KLIP-
SCH will repair or replace (at KLIPSCH's option) this product or any defective parts (excluding electronics and ampli-
fiers). 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 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. You 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 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.
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 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.
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 supplied this product. To obtain any applicable warranty ser-
vice, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product, or the distributor that supplied this product.