Klipsch CDT SERIES User manual

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Architectural
Speakers
Owner's
Manual

ARCHITECTURAL
SPEAKERS
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,
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.
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.
AI
WARNING
:
Voltages
in
this
equipment
are
hazardous
to
life.
No
usar-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
deliver
great
sound
while
remaining
unobtrusive
wherever
you
install
them.
These
models
feature
Controlled
Dispersion
Technology™
.
This
allows
you
to
point
the
sound
as
needed
in
a
variety
of
installations.
Any
COT
is
suitable
for
use
as
front,
center
or
surround
channels
in
audio
or
home
theater
applications
,
or
as
part
of
a
distributed
sound
system
.
Any
COT
model
ending
with
SC
is
designed
specifically
for
surround
use
in
home
theater
applications.
Minimum
Tools
Required
#2
Phillips
Screwdriver
Wire
strippers
Level
Stud
finder
Saw
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
performance
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)
(see
above).
Speaker
Installation
(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.
English

4.
Insert
the
speaker
assembly
into
the
opening
and
attach
by
tightening
the
four
Phillips
screws
(below).
The
frame's
four
"dogs"
will
swivel
out
and
"sandwich"
the
wall
and
frame
togeth-
er
as
they
are
tightened.
If
you
use
a
power
tool
to
tighten
these
screws,
please
use
a
low
torque
setting.
Failure
to
do
so
could
result
in
damage
to
your
speaker.
5.
Adjust
the
direction
of
the
speaker
by
swiveling
it
to
the
left
or
right
as
needed.
If
desired,
you
may
also
adjust
the
tilt
of
the
speaker
and
gently
adjust
the
horn
to
the
desired
angle.
Do
not
attempt
to
turn
the
tweeter
stem
while
adjusting
the
swivel
tweeter.
6.
At
this
point,
you
may
paint
the
speaker
grilles
before
attach-
ing
them
to
the
speaker.
Klipsch
grilles
are
designed
to
accept
most
types
of
paint.
Care
should
be
taken
to
avoid
excessive
paint
build-up
in
the
grille
perforations.
7.
Press
the
grille
into
place.
See
back
page
for
more
illustrations.
OPERATING
CONTROLS
Mid-Bass
and
Tweeter
Attenuator
Switch
(3000
and
5000
Series)
Some
COT
models
feature
a
Tweeter
switch
(3000
series)
or
both
a
Mid-Bass
and
a
Tweeter
switch
(3000
&
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
switches
should
always
be
checked
prior
to
attaching
the
grille.
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,
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
author-
ized
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
afford-
ing
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
applicable)
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.

ARCHITECTURAL
SPEAKERS
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
service,
please
contact
the
dealer
from
which
you
purchased
this
product,
or
the
distributor
that
supplied
this
product.

ARCH
ITECJU
HAL
SPEAKERS
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46268
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Speakers