Klipsch CS-500 User manual

CS-500
Owner's Manual

Chapter 1: Connecting Your System
Reading this Manual ......................................................................1
Step-by-Step Connections .............................................................1
Step 1: Unpack the box..................................................................2
Step 2: Put the batteries in the remote control .............................2
Step 3A: Set-top box connection ...................................................3
Step 3B: TV audio connection........................................................4
Step 4: Connect Klipsch System to the TV's Input.........................5
Step 5: Connect the speakers........................................................6
Speaker Setup Considerations................................................6
Step 6: Connect other components (OPTIONAL) ...........................7
Step 7: Connect AM and FM antennas...........................................8
Step 8: Turn on the TV and the Klipsch system ..............................8
Step 9: Complete the on-screen setup ..........................................9
Your Klipsch Controller.................................................................11
Buttons .................................................................................11
Display ..................................................................................11
The basics ................................................................................... 12
Switching between media .................................................... 12
Chapter 2: Remote Control
Buttons........................................................................................ 13
Programming your remote control............................................... 14
Chapter 3: Operation
Compatible discs ........................................................................ 15
Incompatible discs ...................................................................... 15
Regional coding........................................................................... 15
Playing a disc .............................................................................. 15
DVD and VCD playback.................................................................16
Transport...............................................................................16
Navigating info banners ...............................................................17
Playing CDs ................................................................................. 18
Playing CDs with mp3 or JPEG files............................................. 18
Playing content from a USB drive................................................ 18
Listening to the tuner .................................................................. 19
Setting tuner presets ........................................................... 19
Chapter 4: Menu System
On screen menu system .............................................................. 20
Navigating menus........................................................................ 20
On-screen menus .........................................................................21
Audio.....................................................................................21
Setup ....................................................................................21
Languages.............................................................................21
Parental control ................................................................... 22
Remote control .................................................................... 22
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
General problems................................................................. 23
Video problems .................................................................... 23
Audio problems.................................................................... 23
Remote control problems..................................................... 23
Playback problems............................................................... 23
Radio problems.................................................................... 23
Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance
Klipsch System..................................................................... 24
Cleaning ............................................................................... 24
Handling and Caring for Discs.............................................. 24
Remote Control Codes......................................................... 25
Warranty............................................................................... 27
FCC Information................................................................... 27
Appendix I
Connection Overview................................................................... 28
Input jacks ........................................................................... 28
Output jacks......................................................................... 28
Audio connection options .................................................... 28
Video connection options .................................................... 28
Table of Contents

CAUTION: Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that
you can easily access the power breaker switch.
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.
NOTE: If a DVD is present, the following laser safety statement applies:
LASER SAFETY: This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a
qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and
4,819,098 and 4,907,093 and other intellectual property rights.
DVD Safety Information
This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the
region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the region number of this DVD player, this player
cannot play the disc. The region number for this DVD player is Region No 1.
DVD Copy Protection
In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection System,
which can be switched on and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the relevant
DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality, or even impossible. This product incorporates
copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited. This DVD player does not play discs that are pirated. The unauthorized use
and recording of copyright and patented material is considered piracy.
Important Safety Information
For Your Safety: The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is
wider than the other) and only fits into an AC power outlet one
way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug
over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a
qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one.
Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this equipment
are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
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: Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
WARNING: No naked flame sources – such as candles – should be placed on
the product.
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.
DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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.
UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
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, objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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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.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect
the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
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INDEX page i/ii

Thank you for purchasing the Klipsch CS-500 System. After reading this
manual and connecting your system, you will hear the results of more than 60
years of stringent engineering and class-leading research and development.
Like all Klipsch products, your Klipsch CS-500 features Klipsch Tractrix®Horn-
loaded technology—the guiding design for the first Klipschorn®developed in
1946 and every product that has followed. Horn-loading allows your speakers
Thank You
to deliver high sensitivity, low distortion, flat frequency response and wide
dispersion, which translates to unequaled power, detail, and dynamics: the
hallmark of the “Klipsch Sound.” Please be sure to return the enclosed product
registration card or register your product at www.klipsch.com so we are better
able to serve you. Again, thank you for choosing Klipsch and we hope that your
Klipsch CS-500 brings life to your music and movies for many years.
CHAPTER 1: CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM
Reading this Manual
This manual uses different style conventions and typefaces to distinguish them from the body text. Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used:
Step-by-Step Connections
This chapter is divided into steps to get you up and running as quickly as possible. Because TVs have so many different options these days, several
connection scenarios are provided. Below is a summary of the steps you will take to get connected.
Example
DISC, AUX 1, SAT/CAB, GUIDE, INFO, DVD MENU
Audio, Setup, Languages, Parental Control
AUX 1 INPUT, VIDEO OUTPUT, COMPONENT
Input and Output Jacks
Text
Button names on the remote and unit appear in ALL
CAPS, BOLD
.
On-screen menus appear in Bold, Italics.
Input and output jack names appear in ALL CAPS .
Black bar sections provide technical information.
Step 1: Unpack the box Page 2
Step 2: Put batteries in the remote control Page 2
Step 3: Connect TV signal output to Klipsch input
3A: Set-top box Connection Page 3
Use this connection if your TV has a cable box, satellite receiver, or HD Receiver set-top box connected to it
3B: TV Audio Connection Page 4
Use this connection if you receive your TV signal via regular cable (no cable box) or an off-air antenna
Step 4: Connect Klipsch system to TV’s VIDEO INPUT Page 5
Step 5: Connect the speakers Page 6
Step 6: Connect other components Page 7
Step 7: Connect AM and FM antennas Page 8
Step 8: Turn on TV and Klipsch system Page 8
Step 9: Complete the on-screen setup Page 9

Locate supplied remote control and batteries.
Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. Push down on the
tab and lift the cover.
Insert the two (2) “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly with the polarities inside the remote.
Replace the cover.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Step 2: Put the batteries in the remote control
Subwoofer Left/Right SpeakersController
Remote Control 2 AA Remote Batteries
Setup Guide
Composite Video
Cable (Yellow)
Left/Right Audio Cable
(Red and White) FM Antenna
AM Antenna
00
0
0000
0
0
0
0
0
0
SOURCE PRESETS PLAY OPEN/CLOSE
Owner’s Manual
0
2 20-Ft. Left/Right
Speaker Cables
15-Ft. Subwoofer
Speaker Cable Rubber Pads
0
VolumeChannel
Input Surround
Mode
DVD
Menu
AM/FM
Seek/ Track
Exit
123
456
789
0
STEP 1: Unpack the box
Make sure you have the following items as you unpack your Klipsch system.
Mini plug to
RCA Adapter
CONNECTIONS page 1/2

Disconnect the cable on your cable, satellite or HD set-top box that is
connected to your TV (you need to connect 1 video and 1 audio).
Connect the VIDEO—look at the options available on the set-top box
and choose 2A or 2B.
To maintain best picture quality—if the back of the set-top box has
COMPONENT VIDEO (
Y, P B , P R) OUTPUT jacks, plug corresponding
cables (either a bundled set or three video grade cables) into those
jacks on the set-top box and to the Klispch system’s
SAT/CABLE/HD
INPUT COMPONENT
jacks (Y to Y; PBto PB, PRto PR). To use this
option, you must also connect the corresponding Y, PB, PROUTPUT
from the Klipsch controller’s “VIDEO OUTPUT” section to your TV to
ensure that you get a picture. These cables have not been included
with the Klipsch system.
If the set-top box has a VIDEO (yellow)
OUTPUT jack for video, plug
the yellow video cable into that jack and to the Klipsch system’s
SAT/CABLE/HD INPUT COMPOSITE (yellow) jack.
1.
2.
A.
B.
SUB
CABLE IN
O U T P U T S
VIDEO S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
Y PB PR
CABLE BOX (shown)
DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
AUDIO
L R
CABLE IN
CABLE SIGNAL
- OR -- OR -
- OR -
2A 2B 3C
3B
3A
KLIPSCH CONTROLLER
STEP 3A: Set-Top Box Connection
Connect the AUDIO—look at the options available on the set-top box
and choose 3A, 3B, or 3C.
Connect audio cables to the AUDIO LEFT (white) and AUDIO
RIGHT (red) jacks on the back of the set-top box and to the Klipsch
system’s
SAT/CABLE/HD INPUT Left ( white) and Right (red) jacks.
If the set-top box has Digital Audio (
COAXIAL ), connect appropriate
cable to the set-top box AUDIO COAXIAL OUTPUT jack and to the
SAT/CABLE/HD INPUT COAXIAL jack.
If the set-top box has Digital Audio (
OPTICAL ), connect appropriate
cable (not supplied) to the Klipsch System’s
SAT/CABLE/HD INPUT
OPTICAL
jack. You will first need to remove the plastic dust plug.
Note: If you connect a high definition Y, PB, PRINPUT, you must also
connect the corresponding Y, PB, PROUTPUT to your TV.
3.
A.
B.
C.
Use this connection if your TV has a cable box, satellite receiver or HD receiver set-top box connected to it.
See next page (3B) if no set-top box is used.
Please see appendix I (page 28) for the basics on how input
and output jacks work with your Klipsch system.
Input and Output Jacks

SUB
KLIPSCH CONTROLLER
COMPOSITE
INPUT 1
L
R
S-VIDEO
V
INPUT 2
L
R
S-VIDEO
V
INPUT 3
P
B
Y
P
R
INPUT 4
P
B
Y
P
R
COMPONENT
OUTPUT
P B
Y
P
R
COMPONENT AUDIO / VIDEO
OUTPUT
L
R
V
DIGITAL OPTICAL
OUTPUT
DIGITAL COAXIAL
OUTPUT
ANTENNA B
INPUT
ANTENNA A
INPUT
TV BACK PANEL
CABLE OR
OFF-AIR
ANTENNA
1B 1C 1A
- OR - - OR -
STEP 3B: TV Audio Connection
If you don't have a set-top box connected to your TV (you either have cable
coming out of the wall or an off-air antenna, such as HD), simply connect
the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the TV to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the Klipsch
system. If you want the TV sound to come through the Klipsch system, you
need to make this audio connection.
Choose the best TV AUDIO connection available (1A, 1B, or 1C).
If your TV doesn’t have DIGITAL OPTICAL or DIGITAL COAXIAL
for the audio connection, connect standard audio cables (you can
use the supplied cables for this if you have not already used them)
to the AUDIO LEFT (white) and AUDIO RIGHT (red) OUTPUT jacks
on the back of your TV and to the Klipsch system’s
SAT/CAB/HD
INPUT
jacks that are labeled L and R.
1.
A.
If your TV has a DIGITAL AUDIO ( COAXIAL ) OUTPUT jack, connect
appropriate cable (not supplied) to the TV’s AUDIO COAXIAL
OUTPUT jack and to the Klipsch System’s
SAT/CAB/HD INPUT
COAXIAL
jack.
If your TV has a DIGITAL AUDIO (
OPTICAL ) OUTPUT jack, connect
appropriate cable (not supplied) to it and the other end to the
Klipsch System’s
SAT/CAB/HD INPUT OPTICAL jack.
2. Make note of which AUDIO INPUT you used (SAT/CAB, AUX 1, AUX 2),
as you will need to enter the correct AUDIO INPUT settng during the
on-screen setup procedure in Step 9.
B.
C.
Use this connection if you receive your TV signal via regular cable (no cable box) or with an off-air antenna.
CONNECTIONS page 3/4
Please see appendix I (page 28) for the basics on how input
and output jacks work with your Klipsch system.
Input and Output Jacks

If your TV doesn’t have COMPONENT, but has S-VIDEO, connect
S-VIDEO cable (not supplied) to the Klipsch system’s
VIDEO OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
jack and to the corresponding S-VIDEO jack on the TV.
If your TV has COMPONENT INPUT jacks (Y, PB, PR) connect the (not
supplied) corresponding cables (either bundled or three separate
video grade cables—yellow) to the Klipsch system’s
VIDEO OUTPUT
COMPONENT Y, P
B , P Rjacks and to the corresponding input jacks on
the TV. To use this option, you must also connect the corresponding Y,
PB, PROUTPUT to your TV.
If your TV doesn’t have COMPONENT or S-VIDEO, connect the TV’s
VIDEO INPUT (yellow) to the Klipsch system’s COMPOSITE jack (yellow)
with the supplied cable.
1.
2.
3.
SUB
COMPOSITE
INPUT 1
L
R
S-VIDEO
V
INPUT 2
L
R
V
INPUT 3
P
B
Y
PR
INPUT 4
P
B
Y
PR
COMPONENT
OUTPUT
P B
Y
PR
COMPONENT AUDIO / VIDEO
OUTPUT
L
R
V
DIGITAL OPTICAL
OUTPUT
DIGITAL COAXIAL
OUTPUT
ANTENNA B
INPUT
ANTENNA A
INPUT
TV BACK PANEL
-OR -
- OR -
2
1
4
3
KLIPSCH CONTROLLER
STEP 4: Connect Klipsch System to the TV's Input
Note: Until recently, TVs only had VIDEO INPUT jacks. Therefore, your TV
might not carry the "IN" or "Input" label even though it is an input.
If you’re using COMPONENT jacks and your TV supports progressive
scanning technology (see the TV owner’s manual if you don’t know
whether your TV is a progressive scan TV), slide the
P. S C A N switch
on the back of your Klipsch system to the
ON position. If you put the
P. S C A N switch in the ON position and your TV doesn’t support
progressive scan, you won’t see a picture on the TV screen.
4.
Please see appendix I (page 28) for the basics on how input
and output jacks work with your Klipsch system.
Input and Output Jacks

Speaker Setup Considerations
Front speakers typically sound best
when their tweeters are at approxi-
mately ear height for seated listeners.
If this isn’t possible, it is sometimes
beneficial to tilt the speaker down or
up slightly so that it is aimed into the
listening area.
If possible, position the speakers the same distance apart as they are
from the listening position.
If you are putting speakers in a cabinet, on a rack or a table, try to
bring them out far enough so that they are at least flush with the
cabinet’s front edge.
When practical, arrange each speaker so that it is at somewhat
different distances from the floor, the wall behind it, and the wall
beside it. It can also help to have the left and right front speakers
at different distances from their nearest side walls. This staggering
helps smooth the bass range.
Each speaker can be set on its bottom or side. If you set them on the
side and want to turn the Klipsch logo, carefully pull the logo forward,
turn and release it.
Satellites should be positioned so that no obstruction is within 1½”-2” of
the rear port. Blocking the port could result in diminished sound quality
The subwoofer’s output will increase as it is moved closer to walls,
with maximum output when it is placed in a corner. If practical,
always place the subwoofer near a wall. Additionally, a subwoofer will
deliver the smoothest bass response when placed near a wall away
from openings, such as doors.
Maintain a distance of at least three (3) feet between the subwoofer and
a CRT (tube) television so as to avoid interference with your television
Naturally, there are exceptions to the rules, since no two rooms or
systems are exactly alike. Experiment with positioning to get the
best sound.
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•
After you uncoil the speaker cable, connect one speaker to the RIGHT
(Red) connector on the back of your Klipsch system. This speaker will
be to your left when you are behind the system connecting, but it will
be on the right when you are facing the system. You can connect either
speaker to the
LEFT or the RIGHT OUTPUT, you just need to place them
properly.
Connect the other speaker to the LEFT (White) OUTPUT on the back of
the Klipsch system. The speaker connected to the
LEFT OUTPUT will be
to your right when you are behind the system connecting, but it will be
on the
left when you are facing the system.
Connect the subwoofer to the SUB (Blue) OUTPUT jack on the back of
your Klipsch system.
Rubber pads have been included in the Accessory box. These self
adhesive pads can be applied to the bottom of the speakers.
1.
2.
3.
4.
STEP 5: Connect the Speakers
SUB
RIGHT
SPEAKER
LEFT
SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
KLIPSCH CONTROLLER
6'-15'
RL
TELEVISION SUB
CONNECTIONS page 5/6
Please see appendix I (page 28) for the basics on how input
and output jacks work with your Klipsch system.
Input and Output Jacks

SUB
KLIPSCH CONTROLLER
AUX 2 - Side Panel
R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO
INPUT OUTPUT
RF IN
L R
RF OUT
VCR Back Panel
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
L R
1
2
You can connect other components, such as a VCR, another recording device
(like a hard-disk drive product or DVD Recorder), or a video game system to
your Klipsch system using the AUXILIARY (
AUX ) INPUTS.
Connecting a component to AUX 1 INPUT
From the component’s output jacks, connect the best available video
option to the Klipsch system’s
AUX 1 INPUT video jacks.
Do the same thing for the audio connection. Choose the best available
connection from the component’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks, and connect
appropriate cables. Connect the cable(s) to the Klipsch system’s
AUX 1
INPUT
audio jacks.
Connecting a component to AUX 2 INPUT (side)
The AUX 2 INPUT jacks on the side of your Klipsch system were designed
for convenience when connecting temporary components, such as a video
game system or a digital camera/camcorder.
From the component’s output jacks, connect the best available
video option.
Do the same thing for the audio connection. Choose the best available
connection from the component’s output jacks, and connect the
appropriate cable.
1.
2.
1.
2.
STEP 6: Connect other components (OPTIONAL)
Connecting headphones to Headphone OUTPUT
For private listening, connect compatible headphones to the HEADPHONE
jack on the side of the Klipsch system.
Connecting a device with USB to USB connector
Connect a device with USB OUTPUT to the Klipsch system’s USB
INPUT
connector. This port is only for compatable USB flash memory drives.
It is not suitable for direct connecton to a computer.
Please see appendix I (page 28) for the basics on how input
and output jacks work with your Klipsch system.
Input and Output Jacks
Note: This USB port is a part of the "DISC" Source, not Aux 2.

STEP 7: Connect AM and FM Antennas (supplied)
The back of your Klipsch System has jacks for the AM and FM antennas that
were packed with your system. Unwind the wires for each antenna to provide
the best reception. An outdoor antenna may be used in place of the supplied
indoor antennas. To add an outdoor antenna, consult a qualified installer.
Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna.
FM Antenna
Plug the FM antenna into the Klipsch system’s FM (75Ω) jack in the section
labeled
ANT. On the back of your Klipsch system spread out the antenna
arms and move them around to establish optimum FM reception. Extend the
antenna as much as possible.
Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable
service to your home. This connection is made to the external FM jack on
the back of the Klipsch system. To connect to this service, contact your
cable TV provider for assistance.
Make sure that the cable radio installation includes a TV/FM splitter so that
only the FM radio band, not the cable TV band, is received by the Klipsch
system. If necessary, contact your cable company.
AM Antenna
Plug the AM loop antenna into the AM GND jack in the section labeled ANT
on the back of your Klipsch system. Place the antenna loop at least 20 inches
(50 centimeters) away from your Klipsch system. To get optimum
reception, you may need to experiment with the positioning of the
loop antenna.
KLIPSCH CONTROLLER
- OR -
75Ω
AM GND
SUB
Plug in the Klipsch system’s power cord to an AC power outlet.
Turn on the Klipsch system (press the
ON/OFF button on the
front panel or on the remote control). You can also press
DISC on
the remote.
Turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel. This is
the channel that corresponds to the
input jack you used on the back
of the TV to connect the Klipsch system. The name and how you
access this video input channel varies for different TVs. Generally,
you will press a button on the TV’s remote control, such as source
or input or vid. See below if you can’t find the correct input channel
on your TV.
1.
2.
3.
STEP 8: Turn on the TV and the Klipsch System
CONNECTIONS page 7/8
If you do not see a picture on your TV, check your TV's owner manual to see
how you tune the TV to the correct channel. It won't be "Channel 3" but it's
the same idea. You'll need to tune the TV to the "channel" that matches the
input jacks on the TV you used to connect to the Klipsch system's
output jacks
(either COMPONENT, S-VIDEO, or COMPOSITE—which is regular VIDEO and
color-coded yellow). Below are some ideas to try if you can't find the answer in
the TV manual.
Set TV to the Right Channel
SOURCE
INPUT
LINE
VIDEO
VID
SOURCE
INPUT
LINE
VIDEO
VID
Button on TV Remote Channel Number of TV Button on TV
00 90 91
92 93 VID 1
VID SVID CMPNT
You might have to press
the TV's channel down
button until you get to the
correct video channel.

Press MENU on your Klipsch system remote control (the main menu appears).1.
Press arrow down Ç to highlight Setup and press ENTER (the Setup menu
items appear).
Match the on-screen option with the cables that are connected to each of the
jacks on your Klipsch system. This information tells the system what is connected
to it, and which cables and jacks were used.
2.
TV Audio Connection: If you made a TV Audio connection, use the arrow
button to select where you connected the TV’s AUDIO OUTPUT to the Klipsch
system’s AUDIO INPUT. Use the
Å or Ç arrow button to highlight the correct
option and press
ENTER .
3.
Note: If you connected the audio from the TV's AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the Klipsch
system, you'll need to turn off your TV's internal speakers and may need to adjust
the audio setting in the TV's menu system. Locate your TV manual to get specific
instructions, as the procedures differ for different brands and types of televisions.
STEP 9: Complete the On-screen Setup
SAT/CABLE/HD: Choose this option if you connected audio from the
TV to one of the three AUDIO INPUT options in the
SAT/CABLE/HD INPUT
section on the back of the Klipsch system.
AUX 1: Choose this option if you connected audio from the TV to one of
the audio options in the
AUX 1 INPUT section on the back of the Klipsch
system.
AUX 2: Choose this option if you connected the TV’s audio to one of the
AUX 2 INPUT audio options on the side of the Klipsch system.
No Audio Connection: Choose this option if you didn’t connect the
audio from the TV to the Klipsch system. You’ll only hear audio from the
Klipsch system when you’re playing the radio or a disc, or through one of
the components connected to the Klipsch System (e.g., VCR, DVD Recorder,
mp3 player, etc.).

TV Format: TV Format lets you choose between a standard TV screen and
a Widescreen option. The Widescreen option has an aspect ratio of 16:9. If
your TV has a 4:3 aspect ratio, select either the Standard or Letterbox option
depending on your preference.
4.
RDS (Radio Data System): RDS is the system that allows broadcasters
to embed programming information into the radio signal, such as the name of the
artist or song. Your Klipsch system is RDS-enabled.
If you want to turn on RDS, choose On (the name of the radio station will appear
on the Klipsch display). Press
ENTER to activate your choice.
Note: On most U.S. radio stations, artist and title information will appear with the
“Station ID.”
5.
CONNECTIONS page 9/10

Your Klipsch Controller
DVD P.SCAN MP3 WMA MPEG4 JPEG ANGLE TITLE TRK CHAP
A B ALL
PROG
CD
RANDOM
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
The display on the front of your Klipsch system provides playback
information. The display illuminates each option that is active for the type of
media you are playing. The numbers on the display let you know the track,
title, and/or chapter number of the disc. Additionally, information from the
radio’s RDS (Radio Data System), such as artist and track information, is
displayed when you’ve tuned to the radio function. Below are explanations of
display messages you may encounter that may not be covered in other parts
of this manual.
Dolby® Digital
The trademarked marketing name for Dolby Laboratories’ AC-3 codec. The
common version contains six total channels of sound, with five channels
for normal-range speakers (Right Front, Center, Left Front, Right Rear and
Left Rear) and one channel for the subwoofer. The Dolby Digital format also
supports Mono and Stereo. Your Klipsch system supports Dolby Digital with
its 2.1 audio system design.
DTS (Digital Theatre Systems)
A multi-channel surround sound format (rival of Dolby Digital). With DTS, the
encoders and decoders support numerous channel combinations and stereo.
DTS contains four-channel+LFE (Low Frequency Effects) audio tracks. Digital
Theatre Systems was the name of the company that developed this format
(currently referred to as DTS). Film director Steven Spielberg was one of the
company’s initial investors. Spielberg films use the DTS audio format.
P.SCAN (Progressive Scan)
Lights if the P. S C A N switch on the back of the Klipsch system is in the ON
position.
SOURCE
PRESETS
PLAY/PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
POWER
VOLUME
ÅTUNING Ç
Chooses the function you want to use—radio,
DVD/CD, watch TV, access any other components
connected to your Klipsch system (VCR, video game
system, etc.). Each time you press the
SOURCE
button, it goes to the next input that corresponds
to the component that’s connected to that
input
jack on the back of your Klipsch system.
When listening to the radio, this button moves to the
next radio station that you programmed into the
preset memory.
Plays discs in disc tray, and pauses playback
when a disc is playing.
Opens and closes the disc tray.
Turns your Klipsch system on and off.
Adjusts the volume.
Changes radio station. Specific functionality of these
buttons can be selected in the tuner setup menu.
Ç
Ç
Display
SOURCE TUNING PRESETS VOLUME
Ç
Ç
PLAY/PAUSE OPEN/CLOSE
Buttons
POWER
Ç
Ç
Ç
Ç

Switching between media—TV, DVD, Radio, CDs, etc.
Your Klipsch system is the center of your entertainment room...now, you just need to understand
how to get from one type of entertainment to another. To move to a different type of media, press
the corresponding button on the remote control (
DISC, AM/FM, SAT/CAB ) or keep pressing
SOURCE on the front of your Klipsch system to access the different options.
When you turn on your Klipsch system, it tunes to the last source you used. The front panel
indicates what source is active.
DISC DVD or CD
AM/FM Radio
SAT/CAB Watching TV from a set-top box (cable, satellite, HD receiver)
AUX 1
Component connected to AUX I INPUT jacks (e.g., TV or VCR)
AUX 2
Component connected to the jacks on the side of the unit
TV
Watching TV without a set-top box connected
On the back of your Klipsch CS-500 system, there is a progressive scan switch labeled
P. S C A N . Progressive scan is a result of the digital TV transition—it is a process digital TVs
can use to read and display broadcast signals. Progressive scan TVs display each pixel (picture
element) of the signal consecutively line by line. All progressive scan TVs are digital, but not all
digital TVs are progressive scan.
Some digital TVs only support the classic interlace display method that TVs have used since
their inception. With interlace scanning, a TV draws every other line of the broadcast signal—
first, the even numbered lines and then the odd numbered lines. This process happens so
quickly it tricks your eye so it appears as though you're seeing the entire picture.
Progressive Scan TVs
If your digital TV is progressive scan, turn the P. S C A N switch to ON . Additionally, you must
use the COMPONENT Video connection (Y, PB, PR) from the Klipsch system’s VIDEO OUTPUT
jacks to the progressive scan TV’s COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB, PR) INPUT jacks in order for
progressive scan to work correctly. See Step 4 on page 5 for detailed instructions.
NOTE: If you put the P.SCAN switch in the ON position and your TV doesn’t support
progressive scan, you won’t see a picture on the TV screen.
ON OFF
P.SCAN
The Basics
CONNECTIONS page 11/12

The universal remote control that came packed with your Klipsch system can be programmed to operate the basic functions of many other brands of
audio and video components, such as TVs, satellite receivers, cable boxes, DVD players, and others. The design of the remote control groups the buttons
to help you achieve better performance from your remote. In this section of the manual, you will learn the function of each button and how to program it
to operate other brands of components. To use the remote control effectively, always aim it directly at the Klipsch controller or other device it has been
programmed to control.
Buttons
Descriptions of the buttons are arranged alphabetically to help you locate the information quickly.
0-9 Use the number buttons for direct “channel” access in TV or SAT/CABLE
mode. In addition, these numbers can be used to select or input information in
the menus or information banners.
ARROW BUTTONS Use the arrow buttons to highlight options and navigate through menu
systems. The arrow buttons move the highlight in the corresponding
direction of the arrow buttons.
AM/FM Selects the radio tuner and switches between AM and FM stations.
AUX 1 Switches the Klipsch unit to AUX 1 . When the AUX 1 button is programmed,
it operates the basic functions of the component connected to the
AUX 1
INPUT
jacks.
AUX 2 Switches the Klipsch unit to AUX 2 . When the AUX 2 button is programmed,
it operates the basic functions of the component connected to the
AUX 2
INPUT
(side panel) jacks.
CHANNEL/TRACK Selects the lower or higher station on the radio. If programmed properly,
selects the lower or higher channel on a TV, satellite receiver, or cable system.
Also skips tracks on CDs and chapters on DVDs.
DISC Places the remote in CD/DVD mode to operate the CD/DVD player.
DVD MENU Displays or removes the DVD disc’s menu.
ENTER Selects the highlighted option within a menu system.
EXIT Removes on-screen displays.
FORWARD Searches forward through a DVD, CD or mp3 or radio stations during
playback (or video tape, recordable DVD, or camcorder if the remote
is properly programmed).
GO BACK Returns to the previous menu in the menu system. When watching TV,
satellite receiver or cable channels, tunes to the previous channel if the remote
is programmed to operate those types of components.
GUIDE Displays the DVD MENU when in DVD mode. During disc playback,
displays the TITLE MENU if the disc has one and also removes the
TITLE MENU and resumes playback. Displays the program guide in the TV
or Satellite/Cable mode (if available) and if the remote is programmed to
operate that component.
INFO Displays and removes the information banners for DVD, CD, and radio.
INPUT Accesses the individual input jacks on the Klipsch controller to see the
signal of the component connected to the jacks.
MENU Displays the main menu of the selected component. In DISC or AM/FM mode,
the KLIPSCH MENU is displayed.
CHAPTER 2: REMOTE CONTROL
()
(Channel Up/Down)

Programming Your Remote Control
Your remote control is a universal remote which means you can program it to operate other brands of
electronic components, such as TVs, satellite receivers, cable boxes, VCRs, etc. Follow these steps to
program your remote control.
Turn off the component to be programmed.
Look up the brand and code in the code list (located in the “More Information” section of this
manual) or the “Remote Control” section of the on-screen menu system.
Press and hold the component button (
AUX 1, AUX 2, TV or SAT/CAB ) on the remote
control until the LED goes out and turns back on.
Release the component button and enter the first code for your brand and type of component.
If the code is accepted, the LED will flash 2 times.
Press the
POWER button to see if the component turns on. If it doesn’t, try another code from
the list.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
MUTE Reduces the audio to a minimum level. Press again to restore the volume.
OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the disc drawer.
POWER Turns the Klipsch controller on and off and tunes it to the last selected input.
If the remote is programmed to operate other components, the
POWER
button is used together with the component buttons (
AUX 1, TV, AUX 2,
and SAT/CAB ) to turn the components on and off.
PLAY Begins playback of disc (or video tape if the remote is properly programmed
to operate a VCR).
PAUSE Temporarily stops disc play (or video recording/playback, recordable DVD
or compatible camcorder, if the remote is properly programmed to operate
those types of components).
RECORD When the remote is properly programmed, records a program on a
recordable component, such as VCR, DVR, or RDV.
REVERSE Searches backward through a DVD, CD, mp3, and radio stations during
playback (or video tape, recordable DVD, or camcorder if the remote is
properly programmed).
SAT/CAB Switches the Klipsch unit to SAT/CAB INPUTS. When the SAT/CAB button
is programmed, it operates the basic functions of the component connected
to the
SAT/CABLE/HD INPUT jacks.
STOP Stops playback.
SURROUND Toggles between the OFF, ON or WIDE options in surround audio.
TV Selects the TV for which the button was programmed and operates the
basic functions of that TV.
VOLUME Controls the audio level in every mode except when using the menu system.
If the batteries are removed from the remote control
after you have programmed the component buttons,
you might need to reprogram the buttons. The remote
memory is only maintained for a short period of time.
Remote Control Batteries
REMOTE CONTROL page 13/14
(SATELLITE RECEIVER/CABLE)
(VOLUME UP/DOWN)
MODE

Compatible Discs
DVDs—DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD-ROM
CDs—Audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, and CDs that contain
mp3 music files or JPEG (picture) files.
VCDs—Video CDs contain video and audio, but hold less information
than DVDs. VCDs are less common than DVDs. VCDs typically have
lower quality video and audio than DVDs.
Super VCDs—S-VCDs support MPEG-2 standard video and
MPEG-1 audio. They typically hold about 70 minutes of content.
Incompatible Discs
The Klipsch system does not support laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM (computer
only discs), and discs recorded using other broadcast standards, such as
PAL, SECAM, DVD-RAM discs or pirated discs.
Regional Coding
DVD Players and DVDs are coded by region. The region codes must match in
order for the disc to play. The Klipsch system’s DVD player is Region 1. You
can only play Region 1 DVDs in this player.
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CHAPTER 3: OPERATION
Playing a disc
Press DISC on the remote to put the Klipsch system in DVD mode or
toggle the
SOURCE button on top of the unit.
If the TV didn’t turn on and tune to the correct VIDEO INPUT channel
(you will see the Klipsch DVD screen), turn on your TV and tune
the TV to the channel that matches how you connected the Klipsch
system output jacks to the TV’s input jacks (see page 5 for additional
information).
Press
OPEN/CLOSE (the disc tray opens).
Place a disc into the tray with the label facing up (double-sided discs
have content on both sides, so you can load the disc with either side
up). The label that is facing up is the content that plays.
Press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY (the disc tray closes and your Klipsch
system reads the contents of the disc).
What happens next depends upon the type of disc you put in the player
and how it was formatted.
If the disc doesn’t start playing automatically, follow instructions on the
screen or press
PLAY.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

You can use the remote control to access various features during playback if the disc was formatted to support the features.
PLAY
REVERSE FORWARD
Transport
To move forward or backward on the disc, simply press FORWARD or REVERSE
during playback. Each time you press
FORWARD or REVERSE , the speed will
increase until the maximum search speed is reached. To resume playback,
press
PLAY.
To advance through the disc’s chapters during playback, press the CHANNEL
button (the Info Banner appears with the Chapter selection highlighted).
The
CHANNEL button takes you to the previous chapter.
To skip forward 10 seconds, press the RIGHT ARROW button. For an instant
replay, which will skip backward 10 seconds, press the LEFT ARROW button.
In addition to using the remote control, you can use the Playback Info Banner to
access many playback features. See page 17 for more information.
DVD and VCD Playback Features
OPERATION page 15/16
Ç
Ç
LEFT
ARROW
RIGHT
ARROW

Time
Transport
Title
Chapter
Subtitle
Zoom
Angle
Playback status
of the disc
Time elapsed
of the
title playing
Title number that
is playing and total
number of titles on
the disc
Turns subtitles on
and off if the disc
was formatted
with subtitles
Shows magnification
of image when zoom
is activated
Chapter number
playing and total
number of chapters
in the title
Appears if the disc
supports multiple
angles
Resume
Resumes playback
TIME DISPLAY: To use the time display as a search
feature, highlight the icon and use the number buttons
on the remote control to enter the time within the title you
want to access and press
ENTER . You must enter two
digits for each field. For example, if you enter 0, 1, 2, 3,
1, 7 (01:23:17), playback will start one hour, 23 minutes,
and 17 seconds into the title. Additionally, you can use the
CHANNEL Å or the Å arrow button, CHANNEL Ç
or the
Ç arrow button to increase or decrease time one unit
at time.
RESUME: To resume playback at the point where you
paused playback, highlight the resume icon and press
ENTER .
TITLE: If the disc has more than one title, you can go to
another title by entering the number while the Title icon is
highlighted. Additionally, to move to the next title, you can
press the
CHANNEL Å or the Å arrow button. To go to
the previous title, you can press the
CHANNEL Ç or the
Ç arrow button.
CHAPTER: To access another chapter within
the title that is playing, use the number buttons
on the remote control while the Chapter icon
is highlighted. Additionally, you can use the
CHANNEL Å or the Å arrow button to move
forward a chapter at a time or the
CHANNEL Ç
or the Ç arrow button to go backward a chapter
at a time.
SUBTITLES (if available on disc): To change
the subtitles or turn off, highlight the Subtitle icon
and use the
Ç arrow button to select and change
the subtitle.
ZOOM: Shows the magnification chosen.
To change, highlight the zoom icon and press
ENTER.
ANGLE:
If multiple angles are available for the
title playing, this icon will indicate the number of
angles and allow you to access other angles by
pressing the
ENTER button.
Your Klipsch system is equipped with on-screen Info Banners that enable you to quickly access various playback features. The content of the banner changes
depending upon the type of media you are playing, but the way you navigate the banners is the same.
• To access the Info Banner, press INFO while the disc is playing.
• To see the individual options of an info banner item, simply use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to highlight the option and press
ENTER, or use the
Å or Ç arrows to select an option.
• There will be no Info Banners for mp3 or jpeg discs.
Navigating Info Banners