Klipsch SW-350 User manual

SW Powered Subwoofers
SW-350 and SW-450
Owner's Manual

Important
Safety
Information
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
it
exits
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
filled
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.
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.
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.
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.
WARNING:
Batteries
(battery
pack
or
batteries
installed)
shall
not
be
exposed
to
excessive
heat
such
as
sunshine,
fire
or
the
like.
Place
the
equipment
near
a
main
power
supply
outlet
and
make
sure
that
you
can
easily
access
the
power
breaker
switch.
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.
A
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.
Positioning
Your
Subwoofer
Klipsch
powered
subwoofers
are
designed
to
reproduce
deep
bass
and
deliver
the
impact
that
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
Figures
1
and
2).
Please
note
that
room
placement
can
have
a
dra-
matic
effect
on
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
Optimal
Connections
-
Klipsch
SW
powered
subwoofers
can
be
connected
to
the
subwoofer
output
of
your
electronics
via
subwoofer
cable.
Connect
the
other
end
of
the
subwoofer
cable
to
the
LFE
input
on
the
subwoofer
(refer
to
Figure
3).
This
can
be
in
place
of
the
conventional
speaker
wire
connections
("SPEAKER
LEVEL
IN").
For
more
information
on
the
controls
mentioned
in
this
manual
and
on
bass
management,
see
your
dealer
or
visit
www.
klipsch.com.
Conventional
Speaker
Wire
Connections-
Using
16-gauge
or
larger
speaker
wire,
connect
the
RED
"positive"
(+)terminal
of
your
amplifier's
LEFT
channel
to
the
RED(+)
terminal
of
your
subwoofer's
LEFT
channel
input
("SPEAKER
Level
IN").
Connect
the
BLACK
"negative"
(-)
terminal
of
your
amplifier's
LEFT
channel
to
the
BLACK
"negative"
(-)
terminal
of
your
subwoofer's
LEFT
channel
input
("SPEAKER
Level
IN").
Repeat
this
procedure
for
connecting
your
amplifier's
RIGHT
channel
to
your
subwoofer's

RIGHT channel input (refer to Figure 4). Take care to ensure
that no bare wires from any of the connections touch any other
terminals, as this could cause a short and damage your equipment.
"LINE IN/LFE"- This input is filtered by the built-in "Low Pass"
(LP) crossover and is designed as a general purpose input for
the subwoofer. It accepts the LFE signal output of your digital
surround electronics. See optimal connections above.
"LOW PASS" (LP) Control- This control allows the user to select
the upper frequency cutoff of the subwoofer. Frequencies above
the control setting are filtered out, allowing you to blend the
subwoofer's output with that of your main speakers. The frequency
is selectable from 40-150Hz. For sources with an LFE output
or that use an internal crossover, the lowpass filter should be
defeated by setting the control to "BYPASS".
"VOLUME"- This control serves as an overall volume control for
the subwoofer. It is used to match the output level of the subwoofer
to the main speakers.
"PHASE" 0/180- This control is used to acoustically match the
subwoofer's output to your main speakers. Select the position
either 0° or 180° in which your subwoofer has more output at the
listening position.
Off/Auto/On- When this switch is in the "ON" position, the
subwoofer will remain on at all times. When this switch is in the
"AUTO" position, the subwoofer will automatically turn "on" when
it senses a signal. It will automatically go into "standby mode"
after 15-20 minutes with no signal. When this switch is in the
"OFF" position, the subwoofer will remain "off" until the switch is
manually turned back to the "ON" or "AUTO" position.
LED indicator- Klipsch SW subwoofers have an LED indicator
on the front that indicates the status of the built in amplifier. The
LED will light blue when the amplifier is on and receiving a signal.
When the unit is in standby mode or turned off, the LED indicator
will turn off.
Care and Cleaning
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.
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3

Warranty
-
U.S.
and
Canada
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
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
WAR-
RANTY
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.
Some
states
do
not
allow
the
exclusion
or
limitation
of
incidental
or
consequential
damages
or
implied
warranties
so
the
above
exclu-
sions
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
U.S.
and
Canada
The
Warranty
on
this
product
if it
is
sold
.
to
a
consumer
outside
of
the
United
States
and
Canada
shall
comply
with
applicable
law.
To
obtain
any
applicable
warranty
service,
please
contact
the
dealer
from
which
you
purchased
this
product,
or
the
distributor
that
supplied
this
product.
4
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
protec-
tion
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
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
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
Ia
classe
B
est
conforme
a
Ia
norme
NMB-003
du
Canada.
EU
Compliance
Information
Eligible
to
bear
the
CE
mark,
Conforms
to
European
Union
Low
Volt-
age
Directive
73/23/EEC
and
2006/95/EC;
Conforms
to
European
Union
EMC
Directives
89/336/EEC
and
2004/1
08/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.

Figure 1- Stereo Placement
0
Sub
Angle Inward
+Optional
Sub
&1 -15
1
&1 -15
1
Less distance will increase bass,
but worsen sound quality.
0
!
+Optional
Sub
-2
1
-3
1
Figure 2- Surround LCR and Rears Placement
0
Sub
+Optional
Sub
0
I
0
X
s•-1s•
B5J
y
Alternate
rear placement
5
I 0 +Optional
0
Sub
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Figure
3-
Line
Level
Connections
@
@ @
@
A L
Pre•Out
Left
&
Right
pre-outs
on
Processor/Pre-Amp/Receiver
connected
to
Left
&
Right
@
OR
line
inputs
on
subwoofer
amplifier
@
@
Prooeaaor/Pre-Amp/Aeoelver
LFEOutput
LFE
Output
on
Processor/
Pre-Amp/Receiver
connected
to
LFE
input
on
subwoofer
amplifier
Figure
4-
Speaker
Level
Connections
@
@
@
Receiver
Main
Speaker
Output
+ A -
@ @
@
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--
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SPEAKER
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IN
LOW!'ASS(Hz~Q''""'
RIGHT
LEFT
150Hz
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Main
speaker
outputs
on
receiver
connected
to
high
level
inputs
on
subwoofer
amplifier
(Right
is
shown,
repeat
for
Left)
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