Important Safety Instructions; Wall And Ceiling Mounting - Klipsch REFERENCE SURROUND LOUDSPEAKERS Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings.Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
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,conve-
nience 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.Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any wa y, 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.
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.
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.
ABOUT YOUR KLIPSCH PURCHASE
Thank you for your purchase of Klipsch surround loudspeakers.After reading this manual and
connecting your system,you will hear the result of over 55 years of stringent engineering and
class-leading research and development.Like all Klipsch products,your surround speakers
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feature Klipsch Tractrix Horn-loaded Technology—the guiding design for the first Klipschorn
developed in 1946 and for every product that has followed.Horn-loading allows your speakers
to deliver high sensitivity, low distortion, flat frequency response and wide dispersion,which
translates to unequaled power, detail and dynamics,the hallmarks of "The Klipsch Sound."
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 and
we hope that your speakers bring life to your music and movies for many years.
UNPACKING
The easiest way to remove the speaker from its carton is to turn the open side 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 speaker, place it
back in the carton,and store in case you ever need to ship the loudspeaker.
PLACEMENT
The best locations for Klipsch Wide Dispersion Surround Technology
a typical 5.1-channel system are on or against the walls to the sides of the seating area,
anywhere from adjacent to the listening position to about 20 degrees behind.(See Figure
1.)It is also desirable that they be mounted above the ear height of seated listeners (5'-7'
high).Their WDST design allows great flexibility, however, and good results can be
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achieved with configurations that depart significantly from the ideal.The speakers can
even be mounted on the ceiling if necessary using an adjustable bracket (not included)
connected to the threaded insert onl y.
If you are assembling a 6.1- or 7.1-channel system,you will need one or two additional
surround speakers at the back of the room.As with the left and right surrounds,the opti-
mum location is above seated ear level.If you are using just one back surround speaker, it
should be centered behind the listening area; if you are using two,they should be spaced a
few feet apart.If practical,the regular left and right surrounds should be almost directly out
to the sides of the seating area rather than slightly behind.(See Figure 1.)

WALL AND CEILING MOUNTING

Some models have threaded inserts for use with wall or ceiling brackets, as well as
back-panel keyholes for flush wall-mounting. If you will be using brackets, see their
instructions for mounting details. (See Figure 2.)
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