User manual KLIPSCH RF-3

[. . . ] KLIPSCH · www. klipsch. com Make sure you return your warranty card so that we may keep you up-to-date on new Klipsch products and promotions. As always, if you have any questions, contact your local authorized Klipsch dealer. For your records: Model Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer Name 193102 (Rev. 1) 25M0500 RB-5, RC-3, RS-3, RF-3, RP-3, RP-5 Owner's Manual & Warranty CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not remove the cover or back plate of this device. The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to caution you to uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the device's enclosure. [. . . ] · Do Not Use the Keyhole Mounting Brackets for Ceiling Installations! ! How to Connect the Reference Series Speakers AC POWER / RP-3 AND RP-5 ONLY Since the RP-3 and RP-5 have internal subwoofer power amplifiers, they must be plugged into a nearby AC wall outlet. The RP-3 and RP-5 should be unplugged from the AC power with the power switch in the OFF position during hook up and installation. To eliminate a tripping hazard, all connections should be unplugged from the back panel if the speaker is being moved. Avoid extremely long extension cords of small gauge since they can impair the performance of the subwoofer amplifier and present a potential fire hazard. If the RP-3 or RP-5 will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Note: 230 volt models are not supplied with an AC power cord but are equipped with an IEC-type power cord socket. Since the Klipsch RP-3 and RP-5 have built-in electronics, do not place them near sources of heat or moisture. Take care to route the power cord so that it will not be cut, damaged or pinched. SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTIONS Switch your electronics OFF when making all connections!When making any type of speaker wire connection, be sure to observe proper polarity (+ to + and - to -). Most speaker wire is insulated, two conductor, stranded construction and is color-coded or has some distinguishing feature differentiating the two conductors. Speaker wire connectors on most loudspeakers and amplifiers are also color-coded. It does not matter which conductor is connected to the positive or negative terminals of your equipment as long as you are consistent. Be sure that the connections from all of the amplifier channels to all of the speakers in your system are connected in a like manner. If not, the quantity of bass will be reduced and the stereo image will be compromised. Be careful to avoid excess bare wire or loose strands of wire at the connections. This could cause a short between adjacent positive and negative terminals, damaging your amplifier. Eighteen gauge (AWG) wire is the minimum size recommended for short distances with larger gauges recommended for longer runs. RB-5, RF-3, RP-3 and RP-5: Connect to "Front" or "Main" channel speaker outputs of your system's power amplifier (speaker wire connections are the primary type of hookup for the RP-3 and RP-5). With the gold coupling straps in place, either the UPPER or LOWER binding posts may be used. All of these models are bi-wire capable for improved clarity and detail (gold metal coupling straps removed). The low and high frequency sections of the speaker may now be driven with discrete runs of speaker cable connected to the same channel of your power amplifier. Consult your dealer for more detail about connecting two sets of speaker cable to the same channel of your amplifier. [. . . ] For a higher quality stereo image, angle, or toe in, the speakers toward the listener. Additional bass output will result if you place the speakers in a corner or near a wall due to the additional reflected energy from the walls and floor. This may, however, degrade soundstage quality so these two attributes must be balanced depending upon your sonic priorities. Room acoustics vary, so experiment with specific placement within the listening area. [. . . ]