Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-280F User manual

R E F E R E N C E (n):
1)
the
standard,
the
benchmark,
the
point
used
for
comparison
2)
the
embodiment
of
the
legendary
Klipsch
sound
LOUD
AND
PROUD
SINCE
1946
In
1946,
Paul
W.
Klipsch
revolutionized
the
audio
industry
by
creating
our
proprietary
horn
technology
and
the
acoustic
principles
that
are
the
driving
force
behind
our
highly
acclaimed
signature
sound.
Today,
we
remain
true
to
PWK's
vision
and
pack
the
better
part
of
a
century's
worth
of
sweat
and
genius
into
every
product
we
make.
These
speakers
are
the
result
of
our
obsession
with
that
aural
perfection.
Experience
the
power,
detail
and
emotion
of
Klipsch
Reference
Series.
We
are
the
Keepers
of
the
Sound®.

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BEFORE
YOU
START
Some
Klipsch®
speakers
have
feet
and
other
accessories
that
may
need
to
be
installed
prior
to
use.
Please
refer
to
Diagrams
1,
2,
3
and
4
for
installation.
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DIAGRAM
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DIAGRAM
2
CENTER
CHANNELS
Rubber
Bumpers
DIAGRAM
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DIAGRAM
3
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
The
included
optional
spikes
are
intended
to
increase
stability
on
carpeted
floors.
Spikes
are
not
recommended
for
hard
surfaces

ROOM
PLACEMENT
Left
and
Right
Main
Channel
Speakers
-
For
optimum
performance,
Klipsch
Group,
Inc.
(KGI)
suggests
placing
your
speakers
6
to
15
feet
(1.8
to
4.6m)
apart.
They
may
also
be
toed-in
slightly
for
better
stereo
imaging.
The
listening
position
should
be
about
1
to
1.5
times
the
distance
separating
the
speakers.
Refer
to
Figures
1
and
3
for
connection
and
placement.
Center
Channel
Speakers
-
Center
channel
speakers
are
designed
to
place
dialogue
and
primary
sounds
so
that
they
appear
to
come
from
the
video
screen.
The
speakers
should
therefore
be
placed
as
close
to
the
screen
as
possible,
preferably
directly
on
top
of
or
below
the
screen.
Refer
to
Figures
1,
2
and
3
for
connection
and
placement.
Rear
Surround
Channel
Speakers
-
Klipsch
WDST
surround
speakers
should
be
placed
approximately
2
feet
above
the
listening
position.
Typically
this
will
be
about
5-7
feet
above
the
floor.
The
surrounds
should
be
placed
on
the
walls
directly
adjacent
to
the
listening
position.
Another
option
would
be
on
the
wall
behind
the
listening
position.
The
final
surround
speaker
placement
depends
on
your
room's
characteristics.
They
are
designed
to
recreate
the
sense
of
space
and
ambience
that
many
of
today's
surround
sound
technologies
provide.
Refer
to
Figures
1,
3
and
4
for
connection
and
placement.
CONNECTION
Conventional
Connection
-
Using
16-12
gauge
speaker
wire,
connect
the
RED
"positive"
(
+)
terminal
of
the
LEFT
speaker
to
the
RED
"positive"
(
+)
terminal
of
your
amplifier's
LEFT
channel.
Connect
the
BLACK
"negative"(-)
terminal
of
the
LEFT
speaker
to
the
BLACK
"negative"(-)
terminal
of
your
amplifier's
LEFT
channel.
Repeat
this
procedure
for
connecting
all
remaining
speakers
to
the
appropriate
amplifier
channels.
Refer
to
Figure
3.
Make
sure
that
no
bare
wires
from
any
of
the
connections
touch
any
other
terminals
as
this
could
cause
a
short
and
damage
your
equipment.
Reference
Premiere
models
RP-280F,
RP-260F,
RP-250F
and
RP-160M
are
equipped
with
dual
binding
posts.
If
single
wire
connection
is
used,
the
terminal
connecting
bar
should
remain
in
place.
If
Bi-wire
or
Bi-amp
connection
is
used,
the
terminal
connecting
bar
must
be
removed.
Please
see
your
receiver's
manual
for
further
instructions.
Amplifier
Requirements
-
Klipsch
speakers
are
highly
efficient
and
will
operate
easily
on
a
wide
variety
of
amplifiers.
All
Klipsch
speakers
are
8-ohm
compatible
and
can
be
driven
to
very
high
levels
with
low
distortion.
Due
to
the
high
output.
levels
Klipsch
speakers
are
capable
of
reproducing,
exercise
caution
with
the
volume
control.
Excessive
volume
over
long
periods
can
permanently
damage
your
hearing.
Overdriving
your
amplifier
could
also
damage
your
speakers.
Check
with
your
dealer
or
amplifier
manual
to
make
sure
your
particular
amplifier
is
best
suited
to
your
application.
We
want
you
listening
for
a
lifetime.

FIGURE
1
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KEYHOLE
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CAUTION!
Do
not
use
keyhole
for
ceiling
mounting!
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2.5
11
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11
pan
head
wood
screws
Mount
in
wall
stud
or
use
anchors
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leave
1/4
11
exposed
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0.5''
*Wall
brackets
not
included

REFERENCE
PREMIERE
WITH
DOLBY
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TECHNOLOGY
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exposed

CARE AND CLEANING
The only thing you should ever need to do to your speakers is dust them
occasionally. Never apply any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner or any
harsh detergent. You can clean the grilles with the brush attachment of
a vacuum cleaner.
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