Klipsch RW-10d User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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operating and maintenance instructions in the
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This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present within
this unit.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to
dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids - such as a
vase of flowers - should be placed on the product.
No naked flame sources - such as candles - should be placed on
the product.
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WARNING: The AC main plug should be located such that it remains
readily operable by the user.
WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
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 product's
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.
INSPECTION
We want your new speaker system to look as good as it did
leaving the factory! Please check promptly for any transit
damage. Carefully unpack your new speaker system and verify
the components against the packing list. In extreme circum-
stances, items may have become damaged in transit. If any
damage is discovered, notify the delivery service and dealer
where the system was purchased. Make a request for
inspection, and follow their instructions for evaluation. Be sure
to keep the product's original shipping carton.
POSITIONING YOUR REFERENCE SERIES SUBWOOFER
Klipsch powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce deep
bass and deliver the impact that makes your movies and music
come alive. Typically, optimum performance will result if you
place your subwoofer in a corner of the room on the same wall
as your front channel speakers (Refer to figures 1& 2). 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 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. 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 connect the subwoofer's built-in amplifier to an AC
power outlet.
CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS
CAUTION: Turn off your amplifier and your subwoofer before
making any connections. Do not connect both the "High
Level" and "Line Level" inputs at the same time as damage
to your equipment could result.
RW-10d / RW-12d / RSW-10d
"LINE IN" -This input is designed as the standard or default
input for the subwoofer. It accepts signals from the Left and
Right channel pre-amp, subwoofer or LFE outputs of your elec-
tronics via the RCA jack inputs. Connect to the "RIGHT" and/or
"LEFT/LFE" inputs on the subwoofer's rear panel (Refer to
figures 3 and 5).
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"HIGH LEVEL IN" - These connections can be used as an
alternate connection method to the line level hook up. 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 "HIGH LEVEL IN"
terminal. Connect the Black "negative" (-) terminal of your ampli-
fier's Left channel to the Black "negative" (-) of your subwoofer's
Left channel "HIGH LEVEL IN" terminal. Repeat this procedure for
the Right channel connections (refer to Figure 4). Take care that
no bare wires from any of the connections can touch any of the
other terminals as damage to your equipment could result.
CONTROLS
All of the subwoofer's controls, and changes to control settings,
are accessed through the cursor key pad and display on the top
of the subwoofer's cabinet. The only exception to this is the main
AC power switch which is located on the rear panel of the
subwoofer.
increase the subwoofer's volume to the desired level. From
this screen press the down cursor key to access other control
settings.
"Recall Settings:" - This screen is used to select anyone of
three, user defined, memory presets titled "Movie", "Music" and
"Night". Use the Left/Right cursor keys to select the desired
group of stored control settings and press the Center key to
apply them. "Settings Recalled!" will then be displayed. All of the
user settings, in the three memory presets, can be erased and
restored to their default values by scrolling down to the last
"System Info" screen. Press the Right cursor key twice to get to
the "System Reset" screen. Press the center cursor key and all
user settings will be replaced with the default settings. "Reset
Complete" will be displayed. During initial setup, skip this screen
until all other initiai control adjustments have been made. From
this screen press the down or up cursor key to access other
control settings.
"Volume" - Use the Left/Right cursor keys to adjust the
subwoofer's volume level to match the output of your main
speakers. The volume control on your system's main amplifier
or pre-amplifier will be the overall volume control for your
subwoofer and full range speakers. Press and hold (or press and
release) the Left cursor key to decrease the subwoofer's volume.
Press and hold (or press and release) the Right cursor key to
• Use the .... (UP) or'" (Down) key to scroll through the list of
control options.
• Use the" (Left) or ~ (Right) Key to make adjustments to a
given control setting
• Use (IE Center Key) when the +J " appears on the display
to store and recall custom settings or to lock the keypad
• After adjusting the individual control parameters for "Volume",
"EO Mode", "Low-pass filter" and "Phase", your settings can
be stored in one of three user memories ("Movie", "Music"
and "Night"). This allows for global recall of all of the above
settings to tailor the subwoofer's performance to compensate
for differing source material and uses.
• The display will return to the "Volume" screen after 10
seconds if no adjustments are made while in any other control
or display mode.
• In periods of low humidity, it is possible that a static electricity
discharge to the subwoofer may cause a momentary
interruption in the subwoofers output or changes to the LCD
display content. Any display content errors will be corrected
when the screen changes modes.
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"EO Mode:" - This screen is used to select two different Bass
emphasis settings, titled "Punch" and "Depth". They are designed
to complement different types of program material, such as
movie soundtracks or music. The "Punch" setting emphasizes the
60Hz region while the "Depth" setting boosts the 30Hz range. A
third setting is titled "Flat" which defeats these two settings. Use
of either of these EO settings will slightly reduce the subwoofer's
maximum output capability as they will require more of the
subwoofer's amplifier power. Use the Left/Right cursor keys to
select the desired EO setting. From this screen press the down
or up cursor key to access other control settings.
"Lowpass" - This screen is used to adjust the subwoofer's
upper frequency limit to achieve a proper blend with your
system's main speakers. A higher frequency (Hz) is typically used
with smaller, bass limited main speakers and a lower frequency
setting is customarily used with larger floorstanding models. This
filter can be adjusted from 40Hz to 120Hz, as required, or
defeated if the low pass filter function is being performed by your
system's electronics. Use the Left/Right cu(sor keys to adjust the
lowpass filter. To defeat this filter press and hold the Right cursor
key until "Lowpass OFF LFE Mode" is displayed. Refer to your
surround processor's owner's manual for more Bass
Management information. From this screen press the down
or up cursor key to access other control settings.
"Phase" - This screen is used to adjust the subwoofer's acoustic
phase to match that of your main speakers. Use the Left/Right
cursor keys to adjust the subwoofer's phase from 0° to 180°.
The proper setting of this control is highly dependant on room
acoustics and the position of your subwoofer in the room. After
setting the volume and lowpass controls set the phase to O' and
listen to a recording with a prominent, repeating bass line in your
intended listening position. Repeat this process with the 180°
setting and use the setting that yields the greatest amount of
bass output. If neither of these settings is better than the other

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experiment with intermediate settings. From this screen press the
down or up cursor key to access other control settings.
"Save Settings:" - This screen is used to store all of the above
control settings in one of three memory presets ("Music", "Movie"
and "Night"). Use the Left/Right cursor keys to select the desired
preset and press the Enter key to store your current control set-
tings. "Settings Saved!" will be displayed. After the settings are
stored in memory the display will return to the default "Volume"
adjustment screen. From this screen press the up or down cursor
key to access other control settings.
"Disp Brightness" - This screen is used to adjust the brightness
level of the display screen. Use the Left/Right cursor keys to
select from anyone of 4 different brightness intensities, From
this screen press the down or up cursor key to access other
control settings.
"Power:" - This screen is used to select the "Auto On" or the
"Always On" power mode for the Subwoofer's amplifier, Use the
Left/Right cursor keys to select between these two modes When
"Auto On" is selected, the subwoofer will automatically turn on
when it senses a signal. It will automatically turn off after 20
minutes if no signal is present and "Standby" will be displayed. In
the "Always On" setting the subwoofer will remain on as long as
the main NC power switch on the subwoofer's rear panel is in
the "ON" position. From this screen press the down or up cursor
key to access other control settings.
"Keypad Lock" - This screen is used to lock the keypad and
prevent your settings from being changed by other users. After
making all desired adjustments press the Center key to lock the
keypad. "Keypad Locked Hold .... and ~ to unlock" will be
displayed, The display will then return to the default "Volume"
screen. To unlock the keypad press and hold the Left and Right
keys until "Keypad Unlocked" is displayed. The display will again
return to the default "Volume" screen. It is suggested that you
write down all of your settings for future reference in case the
keypad is unlocked and your settings are changed by
another user.
For more information on the controls mentioned in this manual
and on the bass management settings of your electronics, see
your authorized Klipsch dealer or visit www.klipsch.com.
BACK PANEL FEATURES
"POWER" ON/OFF - This is the main NC power switch for the
subwoofer. This switch must be in the "ON" position for the sub-
woofer to operate and for the "AUTO/ON" feature to function. Set
this switch to the "OFF" position if the subwoofer will not be used
for an extended period of time (i.e. vacation).
IR SENSOR - An infrared remote control sensor is included on
the rear panel of your subwoofer for integration with AN remote
control systems. The IR codes for this subwoofer can be obtained
by visiting www.klipsch.com. A dedicated hand held remote
control does not exist for these models.
CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR POWERED SUBWOOFER
Your subwoofer has a durable vinyl finish that should only require
dry dusting or cleaning with a dry cloth. Avoid the use of abrasive
or solvent-based cleaners and harsh detergents. The brush
attachment of your vacuum should remove any dust from your
subwoofer enclosure.
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 authorized
dealer from which you purchased this product. 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 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 installa-
tion, 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

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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.
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
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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.
FCC AND CANADA 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 installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, 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 radiofTV technician
for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment
under FCC rules.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe Best conforme a la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC; Conforms to European Union EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC and 2004/108/EC.

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