Klipsch 3000 SERIES User manual

ARCHITECTURAL
LOUDSPEAKER

ARCHITECTURAL SPEAKERS
IMPORTANT SAFElY 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, 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.
\Q1t 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 way,
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.
lA
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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
Your new Klipsch architectural speakers have been designed to
deliv~r great sound while remaining unobtrusive wherever you
install them. For optimum performance, please use the models
ending with a "W" for in-wall installations. Models ending in "C"
should be used for in-ceiling applications. Either type is suitable
for use as front, center or surround channels in audio or home
theater applications, or as part of a distributed sound system.
Minimum Tools Required
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Wire strippers
Level
Stud finder
Saw
IN-WALL SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Designed to function in any standard wall, ceiling or drop ceiling,
Klipsch in-wall speakers are engineered for years of perform-
ance. Minimum construction ·requirements call for drywall or
other mounting surfaces to be at least 3/8" thick (figure1 ).
Figure 1
To maximize performance, speakers should be p~aced at an
equal distance from the listener and along a common wall
to ensure the best stereo effect. For background listening
environments (or when the listening position may vary widely),
speaker placement may be wherever is most convenient,
although in these cases stereo imaging may be lost.
IN-CEILING SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Designed to function in any drywall or drop ceiling, Klipsch in-
ceiling speakers are engineered for years of performance.
Minimum construction requirements call for drywall or other
mounting surfaces to be at least 3/8" thick. In drop ceiling
installations, typical "drop in" 2' x 4' and 2' x 2' ceiling tiles are
composed of low density materials which have the potential over
time to sag and vibrate audibly. To maximize the acoustic per-
formance of your in-ceiling speakers, Klipsch recommends you
replace the original mounting panel with 1 /2" to 3/4" plywood or
medium density fiberboard (MDF) (figure 2).

Figure
2
SPEAKER
INSTALLAnON(for
New
Construction,
skip
to
step
#3)
1.
Cut
the
appropriate
size
opening
in
the
wall
or
ceiling
using
the
template
provided
.
If
the
template
is
·
not
available,
cutout
dimensions
are
provided
on
the
Klipsch
website,
www.klipsch.com.
Sizes
listed
are
minimum.
If
accuracy
of
cut
cannot
be
achieved,
you
may
add
1/4"
to
each
dimension
.
Be
careful
not
to
cut
through
any
existing
wiring
or
plumbing.
Avoid
compromising
any
fire
stops
between
studs
.
2.
Run
speaker
wiring
(18
gauge
minimum)
to
the
openings.
Be
sure
to
comply
with
all
building
codes
in
your
area.
3.
Attach
the
wire
to
the
speaker
using
the
wire's
color
coding
or
markings
as
a
guide
to
maintain
proper
polarity.
4.
Insert
the
speaker
assembly
into
the
opening
and
attach
by
tightening
the
four
Phillips
screws
(figure
3).
The
frame's
~~dog"
legs
will
swivel
out
and
..
sandwich"
the
wall
and
frame
together.
(Kiipsch
new
construction
brackets
make
this
simple
if
used
prior
to
drywall
installation.)
5.
At
this
point,
you
may
paint
the
speaker
grilles
before
inserting
them
into
the
speakers.
Klipsch
grilles
are
designed
to
accept
most
types
of
paint.
You
may
wish
to
remove
the
scrim
material
before
painting.
It
may.
be
feinserted
after
the
paint
is
dry.
Care
should
be
taken
to
avoid
excessive
paint
build-up
in
the
grille
perforations.
6.
Press
the
grille
into
place.
See
back
page
for
more
illustrations.
OPERAnNG
CONTROLS
Mid-Bass
and
Tweeter
Attenuator
Switch
(3000
and
5000
Series)
Some
models
feature
a
Tweeter
switch
(3000
series)
or
both
a
Mid-Bass
and
a
Tweeter
switch
(5000
series)
located
on
the
front
baffle.
The
switch
allows
a
setting
of
either
OdB
(normal)
or
-3dB
in
the
respective
frequency
range.
If
installing
in
an
acoustically
bright
room,
such
as
a
bathroom
or
kitchen,
you
may
want
to
adjust
the
Tweeter
level
switch.
If
the
speaker
is
located
in
a
corner
and
produces
too
much
bass,
you
may
need
to
adjust
the
Mid-Bass
level
switch.
The
position
of
the
switch
should
always
be
checked
prior
to
attaching
the
grille
.
Pivoting
Horn
(In-Wall
Models)
The
3000
and
5000
series
feature
a
pivoting
horn
that
allows
the
horn
to
be
toed-in.
Before
the
grille
is
installed,
carefully
aim
the
horn
toward
the
listening
area.
Swiveling
Horn
Tweeter
(In
-
Ceiling
Models)
Klipsch
Referenc~
in-ceiling
models
(3000
and
5000
Series)
feature
a
swiveling
tweeter
to
aim
the
high
frequencies.
To
aim
sound
directly
at
the
listening
area,
gently
adjust
the
horn
to
the
desired
angle
before
the
grille
is
installed.
Do
not
attempt
to
turn
the
tweeter
stem
while
adjusting
the
swivel
tweeter.
Infrared
Sensor
Mount
(In-Wall
Models)
The
2000,
3000
and
5000
Series
in-wall
speakers
feature
a
1
/2"
infrared
sensor
locator
on
the
baffle.
WARRANlY-U.S.
AND
CANADA
ONLY
The
Warranty
below
is
valid
only
for
sales
to
consumers
in
the
United
States
or
Canada.
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ARCHITECTURAL
SPEAKERS
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,
KLIPSCH
will
repair
or
replace
(at
KLIPSCH's
option)
this
product
or
any
defective
parts
(excluding
electronics
and
amplifiers)
.
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
KUPSCH
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
caii1-800-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
WAR-
RANTIES
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
&
CANADA
The
Warranty
on
this
product
if
it
is
sold
to
a
consumer
outside
of
the
Unit
d
States
or
Canada
shall
comply
w~th
applicable
law
and
shall
be
the
sole
responsibility
of
the
distributor
that
supplied
this
product.
To
obtain
any
applicable
warranty
service,
please
contact
the
dealer
from
which
you
purchased
this
product,
or
the
distributor
that
supplied
this
product.

ARCHITECTURAL SPEAKERS
3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 200
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
1· 800 · KLIPSCH • www.klipsch.com