Klipsch CP-4 User manual

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CP SERIES
OWNER'S MANUAL

RECOMMENDED
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
POWER
TO
USE
WITH
KLIPSCH
CP
SPEAKERS
A speaker can be damaged
just
as
easily
with
too
little
power
as
with
too
much power. A general rule is when you raise
the
volume
level on a receiver/amplifier past
the
"one
half"
(or "12 o'clock"
position
with
a marked volume knob),
that
receiver/amplifier is now
starting
to
work beyond
its
capabilities, sending harmful
distortion
that
can damage any speaker,
no
matter
how many watts
that
speaker is rated
to
accept. This is
true
for
any speaker and receiver/
amplifier
combination. The recommended wattage
to
use on your
new Klipsch
CP
speaker depends
on
which one you have you have:
HOOKING
SPEAKERS
UP
TO
AN
AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER
When
connecting speakers
to
an
amplifier/receiver, always
make sure speaker polarity
is
correct and the best sound
is
obtained by connecting amp/receiver positive
(+)to
speaker
positive(+)
and amp/receiver
negative(-)
to
speaker negative
(-).The
CP
speaker terminals are designed
to
accept
up
to
16
gauge wire.
One
pair of Klipsch
CP
Series speakers, 8 Ohms, can connect
to
the
left/right
speaker terminals of any 8 Ohm rated amplifier/
receiver
as
shown:
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CP-4: up
to
50
watts continuous
(for
an
extended period of time);
200
watt
"peaks"
(very
short
bursts/surges)
CP-6: up
to
75
watts continuous
(for
an
extended period
of
time);
300
watt
"peaks"
(very
short
bursts/surges)
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HOOKING
SPEAKERS
UP
TO
AN
AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER
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IF
YOU
WISH
TO
USE
TWO
PAIRS
OF
KLIPSCH
CP
SERIES SPEAKERS
ON
ONE AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER
WE
RECOMMEND ONE
OF
TWO
METHODS:
Amp/Receiver
Rear
METHOD1
Amp/Receiver
Front
Method 1(Preferred):
IF
your amp/receiver has both A
and B speaker terminals, connect one pair
to
A and one
to
B.
Depending on your amp/receiver's capability you
can then
either
play Speaker pairs A and B
together
or
separately
or
Speaker pair A
OR
Speaker pair B only.
Method 2:
IF
YOUR
AMP/RECEIVER
IS
RATED
TO
4
OHMS
OR
LESS
make a parallel wire connection
as
shown
from the amp/receiver's
right
and
left
speaker terminals.
Your amp/receiver may
output
more power
to
the
speakers this way (check amp/receiver specifications).
OTHER POSSIBLE SPEAKER CONNECTION OPTIONS:
Series Wiring
of
Two
Pairs
to
one Amp/Receiver: Instead
of a parallel connection using a series connection
as
shown has the amp/receiver work
at
16
Ohms but this cuts
the power going
to
each of the speakers usuolly
in
half.
If
you are using a surround (7/9/11 channel) receiver
that
receiver MIGHT allow connection
of
an
additional
pair of speakers
to
unused surround channels
for
use in a
different listening area
or
may have a "Zone
2"
capability
to
connect those speakers (check your receiver manual)
Using an outboard speaker switcher: Several types of
available selector boxes allow hookup of multiple pairs
of speakers to one amplifier/receiver
and
allow switching
between them.
Some
models allow simultaneous play of two
pairs of speakers.
(see
your audio dealer for availability).
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STEREO ROOM
PLACEMENT
EXAMPLE
Speakers same
distance
apart(X)
as
their
distance
to
main
listening
positition
AS
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
ROOM
PLACEMENT
EXAMPLE
5.1
surrond:
2 side speakers
7.1
surround:
2
side/2
rear
speakers
(all
speaker
5-6'
(1.5 -
2m)
above
floor)

SUGGESTED
SPEAKER
PLACEMENT
(CONTINUED)
If speakers are covering a
very
large listening area (i.e. large
patio/deck) you may
be
able
to
send a mono signal (L+R
channel)
to
both speakers
so
that
all listeners hear everything
even
if
far from one speaker.
See
amplifier/receiver manual
to
see
if
it
allows this.
(It is recommended when mounting
CP
speakers outdoors
to
shield them from
direct rain, etc. by mounting under eaves
or
another type of cover.)
Other Mounting/Placement Tips:
House
• Mounting a speaker in a corner
or
wall/ceiling
corner will increase
its
bass response and loudness
make sure a speaker is
not
mounted/placed where
an
obstruction
is in
front
of
it
that
blocks sound
• Aiming a speaker
at
the
main listening area reduces
reflections from walls/ceilings and improves sound
quality
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Mount
Speakers
horizontal
under
roof
eaves and
point
down towards deck
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Speakers disperse sound
90°
to
cover whole deck evenly
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When
covering a large area such
as
a deck
or
patio, you
can send a mono signal
(left
+
right
channel)
if
your
amp/
receiver allows through each speaker instead
of
stereo
so
if
listeners are spread
out
they
hear all
of
the
music.

CP
SERIES
Thank you
for
your purchase of
the
Klipsch
CP
Series speakers!
They are designed
to
both withstand
the
rigors of outdoor use
while also complimenting any indoor decor
as
either
a stereo pair
or
surround speakers in a home Theater system. The included,
unique wall bracket provides for easy horizontal
or
vertical wall-
mounting and even allows for a
tight
mounting tucked into a corner
for
a highly aesthetic look
that
also adds bass output. Shelf or
table placement is
an
added option. The exclusive Klipsch
90°x
90°
Tractrix® Horn
not
only provides controlled coverage, reducing
WHAT'S
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reflected sound which harms overall sound quality, but also gives
you more sound
output
from
the
same amount of power input
compared
to
other designs. The long-throw woofers are combined
with
front-firing
ports for
tight,
musical bass
no
matter
how
they
are mounted
or
placed.
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SPEAKER
DIMENSIONS
WITH/WITHOUT
INCLUDED
BRACKETS
5.5"
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BEFORE
SPEAKER
INSTALLATION/CONNECTION
7.0"
(17.8em)
If
wall mounting speakers, run speaker wire behind wall
to
mounting spots (if desired)
If wall-mounting with brackets you will also need:
a)
A level
b)
A pencil
c)
A Philips screwdriver
(#2
size)
d)
Two
#10
or
#12
2.5-3 inch (4-5cm)
Pan
Head Screws
for
mounting into wall stud
OR
minimum
10
lb. (5 kg)
Wall
Anchors for mounting
if
stud unavailable
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(27.9em)
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STEP
1
Typical Wall-Mounting With Included Bracket (Level not included)
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Wall/Wall Corner or Ceiling/Wall Corner Mounting With Included Bracket
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Choose speaker location
and
run speaker wire
to
location.
Use
included template
and a level
to
mark bracket hole locations where speaker will
be
mounted.
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STEP
2
Remove rubber terminal cover
on
speaker
front
and
push speaker wire through
middle channel
on
speaker back until pushed through speaker
front
where cover
was.
Speaker
Wire
Channel

STEP 2 (CONTINUED)
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IF USING SUPPLIED BRACKET
A. Run speaker wire through hole in bracket back and attach wall
, bracket
to wall
B. Slide speaker partially onto bracket arms and channel wire
from back
to front
B.
D.
C. To keep speaker on bracket while adjusting use Phillips head
screwdriver and
partially screw in front top/bottom bracket
screws (2-3 revolutions)
then gently pull out speaker to detente
position
3/4ths of way on bracket.
D. WITH SPEAKER STILL PULLED OUT TO FIRST "STOP"
POSITION ON BRACKET adjust speaker to desired angle on wall.

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STEP3
A.
A. Connect Speaker Wires
to
Speaker Terminals with screwdriver
or
DRILL
SET
ON
LOWEST
TORQUE
SETTING
WITH
#2
PHILIPS
SCREWDRIVER
BIT.
Observe
the
correct polarity. Usually, red
. wire.is positive (
+)
and black is negative
(-
).
It
does
not
matter
which wire is connected
to
the
positive
or
negative terminal
as
long
as
the
connections are consistent.on all speakers in the
same system. Make sure both wires are pushed inside slot and
replace terminal cover.
B.
IF
USING SUPPLIED BRACKET
B.
Once speaker is positioned
as
desired push back all the way back
on bracket arms until flush
with
bracket caps and screw
two
in·serted screws all the way in
to
lock position.

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TEST
SOUND:
Play music through speaker
to
make sure
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tight
and polarity is correct
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MOUNTING
BRACKETS
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STEP
5
Once speaker is in the final position and tested, attach grill by
pressing grill into channel encircling speaker
front
*SPEAKER GRILL
REMOVAL:
Use
included grill removal tool, lnse.
rt
into a top corner and
gently pull out. Repeat on a corner next
to
first
one pulled, then pull out grill gently with
hand.
NOTE:
the grill is designed
to
fit
snug on speaker
to
both remain on and
to
remain
tight. Continued removal/reinsertion
of
grill may make
It
loose and subject
to
either
vibration
or
slippage.

PAINTING THE SPEAKERS
Paint speaker and bracket top/
bottom caps separately.
1. First, clean speaker cabinet
and bracket
top/bottom caps
with mild solvent
or mild
detergent/water
2. Then create a paint mask for
speaker front (baffle) by tracing
speaker grill
on sheet of thicker,
non-porous paper then cutting
paper around tracing.
3. Place grill paper mask
on front
of speaker (over baffle) making
sure
to also cover grill channel;
secure with double sided tape.
Do not put tape on woofer. Mask
around bracket top/bottom caps
making sure not
to paint bracket
arm
and swivel mechanism.
Mask logo
on grill front.
4.
Use a spray paint that is made
for plastic
and spray speaker
cabinet, bracket
caps and grill
front.
Make sure not to cover
grill holes. Allow all parts
to dry
before re-assembling speaker.
3.
2.
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CP-4 SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE1
POWER HANDLING2
SENSITIVITY3
NOMIMAL IMPEDANCE
TWEETER
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN
WOOFER
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
ENCLOSURE TYPE
WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS WITH WALL MOUNT
FINISHES
WIRE GAUGE ACCOMMODATED
BUILT
FROM
1 3M anechoic
z IEC 268-5 filtered pink noise with 6dB crest factor
3
SPLat 1M, anechoic with 2.83V input
80Hz-22kHz +3/-6 dB
50 w (200 peak)
91 dB @ 1watt/1 meter
8 ohms
.75" (1.9cm) aluminum dome
tweeter
90° x 90° Tractrix® Horn
3.5" (8.9cm) long-throw IMG woofer
3.2kHz 12dB octave
Bass-reflex via dual
front-firing ports
4.8 lbs. (2.2kg)
8.8"(22.4cm) H x 5.5"(14.0cm) W x
4.7"(11.9cm) D
8.8"(22.4cm) H x 5.5"(14.0cm) W x
5.5"(14.0cm) D
White/Black enclosure and
grill
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2014
FREQUENCY RESPONSE1
POWER HANDLING2
SENSITIVITY3
NOMIMAL IMPEDANCE
TWEETER
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN
WOOFER
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
ENCLOSURE TYPE
WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
WITH WALL MOUNT
FINISHES
WIRE GAUGE ACCOMMODATED
BUILT
FROM
1
3M anechoic
2
IEC 268-5 filtered pink noise with 6dB crest factor
3 SPL at
1M, anechoic with 2.83V input
CP-6 SPECIFICATIONS
70Hz-22kHz +3/-6 dB
75 w (300 peak)
94 dB @ 1watt/1 meter
Bohms
.75" (1.9cm) aluminum dome tweeter
90° x 90° Tractrix® Horn
5.25" (13.3cm) long-throw IMG woofer
3kHz 12dB octave
Bass-reflex via dual
front-firing ports
5.8 lbs. (2.6kg)
11.0"(27.9cm) H x 7.0"(17.8cm) W x
6.1"(15.5cm) D
11.0"(27.9cm) H x 7.0"(17.8cm) W x
6.9"(17.5cm) D
White/Black enclosure and
grill
16
2014

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Klipsch
CP
SERIES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
wi
th
dry cloth.
7.
DO
NOT
block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-
dance 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.
ONLY
USE
attachments/accessories specified by
the
manufacturer.
10.
USE
ONLY
wi
th
the 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
ca
rt/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
11
.
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.
A
The exclamation point. within an equilateral triangle,
is
intended to alert the user to the presence of impor-
tant
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying the product.
A
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
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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:
No
naked flame sources -such
as
candles -should
be placed on the product.
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AVIS
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PAS
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WARNING:
Do
Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages
in this equipment are hazardous
to
li
fe.
No
user-serviceable
parts inside. Refer all servicing
to
qualified service personnel.
EU
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Eligible to bear the
CE
mark; Conforms
to
European Union Low
Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC;
European Union
EMC
Directive
2004/108/EC; European Union
WEEE
Directive
2002/96/EC;
European Union Eco-Design Directive 2009/125/EC; European
Union Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
(
R&TTE)
Directive 1999/5/EC; European Union Restriction of
Hazardous Substances Recast (RoHS2) Directive 2011/65/EC;
You
may obtain a free copy of the Declaration
of
Conformity
by
contacting your dealer, distributor, or Klipsch Group, Inc
.'
s
worldwide headquarters. Contact information can
be
found
here:
http:/
/www.klipsch.com/Contact-Us
WEEE NOTICE
Note: This mark appli
es
only to countries within
the
European
Union (
EU)
and Norway.
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This appliance
is
labeled in accordance with European
A Directive
2002/96/EC
concerning waste of electrical
-and electronic equipment (WEED. This label indicates
that
this product should not
be
disposed of
with
household
waste. It should
be
deposited at
an
appropriate facility to
enable recovery and recycling.

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in
corner
on
left
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