Klipsch KW-100 User manual

KW-l00 SUBWOOFER
Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
A 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.
1. READ these instruc~ons.
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 ven~lation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instru~ons.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appara-
tus Oncluding 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, parlicular1y 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.
15. DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filied with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord
plug from the AC receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
COnventional Speaker Wire Connection - Using 16-gauge or larger speaker
wire, connect the RED "positive" (+) terminal of your amplifier's LEFT channel to
the RED "positive" (+) terminal of your subwoofer's LEFT channel input ("Speaker
In"). Connect the BLACK "negative" (-) terminal of your amplifier's LEFT chan-
nel to the BLACK "negative" (-) terminal of your subwoofer's LEFT channel input
("Speaker In"), Repeat this procedure for connecting your amplifier's RIGHT chan-
nel to your subwoofer's RIGHT channel input. Refer to Figure 2. Take care to 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.
CONNECTING YOUR POWERED SUBWOOFER TO YOUR ELECTRONICS
Controls and Optional COnnections - Powered subwoofers can be hooked
up to the subwoofer output of your electronics via the RCA jack inputs on the
subwoofer's rear panel. Refer to Figure 2. This is prefered over the conventional
speaker wire connections. For more information on the controls mentioned in this
manual and on bass management, see your dealer or visit www.klipsch.com.
"Line In" - This input is filtered by the built-in Low Pass (LP) crossover and is
designed as a general purpose input for the subwoofer.
amount of bass output, while placing the subwoofer along the middle of a wall,
or out in the room will decrease the amount of bass output but many result in
tighter sounding bass. Experiment with a number of different placement options
and control settings to find the one that best SUITS your particular room and taste.
When choosing your subwoofer's location, keep in mind that you will need to con-
nect the subwoofer's built-in amplifier to an AC power outlet.
"Level" - The "Level" control serves as an overall volume control for the sub-
woofer. It is used to match the output level of the sub to your main speakers.
"Phase 0/180" - This control is used to acoustically match the subwoofer's
output to your main speakers. You want to select one of the two positions, either
o or 180, in which your sub has more output at your listening position.
"Low Pass (LP) Crossover" - The crossover allows the user to select the
upper-frequency cutoff of the subwoofer. The frequency is selectable from 40-
120Hz. Frequencies above the set level are filtered out, allowing you to blend the
subwoofer's output into your main speakers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that you can easily access
the power breaker switch.
"Power Off/Auto/On" - "OFF/AUTO/ON" - Selecting "Auto" allows the sub
to turn on the audio amplification when it senses an audio input signal. It will
automatically turn off the audio amplification after 20 minutes if no signal input
is detected. The sub has an LED on the bottom of the front panel that indicates
the status of the auto function. The LED will light RED when the amplifier is in the
"Off" pOSITion or in the "Auto" position with no audio signal, and GREEN when the
amplifier is receiving a signal in the "Auto" position or when in the "On" pOSITion.
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 other voltages other than those
indicated may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the products 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.
POSITIONING YOUR POWERED SUBWOOFER
Klipsch powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce the deep bass and deliver
the impact that really makes your movies and music come alive. For optimum
performance, place your subwoofer in a corner of the room on the same wall
as your front channel speakers. Refer to Figure 1 for placement. Please note
that room placement can have a dramatic effect upon the performance of your
powered subwoofer. Corner placement, as suggested above, will increase the
CARE AND CLEANING OFYOUR POWERED SUBWOOFER
The only thing you should ever need to do to your speakers is dust them oc-
casionally, Never apply any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner or any harsh deter-
gent. You can clean the grilles with the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
WARRANlY-U.S.AND CANADA ONLY
The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States or .
Canada.
Klipsch Speakers 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, ~ 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 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 call1-800-KLIPSCH to confirm that you have an unal-
tered serial number and/or you purchased from a KLiPSCH authorized dealer.
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, My unauthorized
repairs will void this Warranty, This Warranty does not cover product sold ftS IS or
WITH ALL FAULTS,
REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS ftS 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. EXCEPTTO 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 WAR-
RANTY 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 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,
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register your product online at www.klipsch.com/register
• Klipsch will keep you up-to-date on new products and promotions.
• Your personal information will never be resold.
• This registration information is not used for warranty purposes.
Please retain your receipt for warranty claims,
FCC AND CANADA EMC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules, These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the eqUipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Approved under the verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital
Device.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate this device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la c1asse Best conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC; Conforms to European Union EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
WEEE NOTICE
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the
European Union (EU) and Norway.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC
concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), 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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