Klipsch heritage owners manual

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HERHAGE

LOUDSPEAKERS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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EAUTIUNT To reduce the risk of electric shock aodfire, do not remove the cover or back plate of the
device enclosure. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Heler servicing to a Klipsch authorized
service center.

uninsulated 'llangerous voltage" within the device enclosure. The intenlational symbol olan exclamation
point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating, maintenance
and servrcrng Inlormatlon In the manual accompanying the device.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of tire or electrical shock, do nut expose this equipment tn rain or moisture.

f DAUTlllNl The international symbol of a lightning bob inside a triangle is intended to alert die user to

. Read Instructions , All safety and operating instructions should be read helnre operating the device.

. Retain Instructions , The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

. Heed Warnings , All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

. Follow instructions , All operating and safety instmctions should be followed.

. Attachments , Do not use attachments not recommended by the product mauulacturer as they may
cause hazards.

ti. Water and Moisture , Do not use this product near water (for example, near a hath tub, wash howl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub: in a wet basement: oroear a swimming pool; and the like).

. Ventilation , Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and tn ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not he blocked or covered. The openings
should never he blocked by placing the product on a bed, sola, rug, or other similar sudace. This product should
not he placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manulacturer's instructions have been adhered tn.

9. Heat - This product should he situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products that produce heat

9. Power Sources , This product should he operated only lmm the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. It you are not sure of the type of power supply in your hnrne, consult with your product dealer or the local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power. or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.

1D. Eruonding - This product is equipped with a threevvire grounding-type plug. a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
This plug will only lit into a groundingrtype power outlet. This is a salety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not deleat the safety purpose ol
the grounding-type plug.

11. Power Cord Protection , Power supply cords should he routed so that they are not likely to he walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the product.

12. Dverloading , Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

13. Lightning and Periods of Non-Use , For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and pnwedine surges.

l4. Eleaning , Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean-
ers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

15. Uhject and Liquid Entry , Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-nut parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the producL

l6. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this productlrnm the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions:

at When the power supply cord or plug is damaged,

b] If liquid has been spilled, or ohjecfi have fallen into the product,

c) 11 the product has been exposed to rain or water.

dl If the product does not operate normally by lullowing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
often will require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

at If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

1) When the prodm exhibits a distinct change in pedornrauce , this indicates a need for service.

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17. Replacement Parts , When replacement parts are required. be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manrdacturer or that have the same characteristics as Ute original parts Unauthorized sub
stitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

1d. Safety Dheck - Upon completion of any service or repair to this pmduct, ask the service technician to perlorm
safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Ill. Servicing , Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to don
gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualilied service personnel.

11 this unit is purchased outside of the 1.1.5.. please contact your local dealer or distributor for service center infonna
tion. ll purchased inside the US. and dealer servrce is not available, contact Klipsch Customer Service for a return
authorization (RA) number before shipping. for fanher service inlnnration, contact:

KLIFSCH AUDID TECHNDLDUIES
137 DDUNTV RD 278

HDPE, AR USA 71le
l-llDD-KLIPSEH

UL W. |(L|PS

Landed as a pioneer and visionary in the audio industry Paul W. Klipsch has had a remarkable career, the pinna-
cle of which was his induction into the Engineering and Science Hall of lame in 1997. This honor puts him in such
distinguished company as Thomas Edison, George Washington Earver and the Wright brothers, among others.
Paul's lile has been filled with notable distinctions, including the 1994 dedication of the Klipsch Department of
Electrical and Eomputer Engineering at New Mexico State University, Paul's alma mater. In 1979, Paul was
awarded the prestigious Silver Medal by the Audio Engineering Society of America, as well as being inducted into
the Audio Hall of Fame. These are but a few of the achievements of a great audio engineer and an even greater
man. HirFidelity magazine said about Paul that he was, "the image of one who pushes toward the frontier and re-
establishes it wherever he arrives." The November 1936 issue of Audio magazine sums up Paul W. Klipsch and
his influence on the industry, "...the Klipschorn, along with its designer Paul Klipsch, are true legends in the
field of high-lidelity sound. Nothing I could write would do complete justice to its description."

MDDEL HISTORY Er DESCRIPTION-

The Klipsch Heritage loudspeakers are the direct result of the engineering design genius of Paul W. Klipsch. The
technology incorporated into these loudspeakers is as valid today as it was in l54li when Paul started Klipsch
and Associates with the launch of the Klipschorn.

KLIPSEHDRN

Paul's design goal was to repmduce the dynamics and excitement o1 a live symphony orchestra performance in
his living room. An engineering breakthrough when it was introduced, the Klipschorn remains one of the most
highly praised loudspeakers in the world and is the only loudspeaker that has been in continuous production for
over 51] years. The Klipschorn is a testament to design that stands the test of time. With extremely high sensi-
tivity, this three-way, fully boruloaded loudspeaker with a folded trihedral bass horn utilizes the walls and corners
of the listening room as part of its design. This combination of attributes enables it to span more than nine full
octaves with dynamic. smoo1h. ultra low distortion sound.

HERESY

First introduced in 1957, the Heresy started lite as a compact centerchannel speaker tor the Klipschorn in three
speaker stereo arrays. The Heresy is a compact three-way design that uses horn-loaded compression drivers for
midrange and treble reproduction and a direct radiating 12-inch woofer lor the low frequencies.

LA SEALA

The La Scale was developed as a more portable Klipschorn to serve as a public address speaker for the 1963
gubernatorial campaign of Vlfiuttuop Rockefeller. Like the Klipschorna. it displays extremely high sensitivity and is
a fully born-loaded, threeway speaker featuring a shorter, two-fold bass born that can operate independently of
listening room corners. As a result the La Scala's only sonic compromise as compared to the Klipschorn is a
slightly higher bass cutoff.

BELLE KLIPSDH

The Belle, created in 1971 and named for Paul's first wife, answered the call tor a more domestically acceptable
La Scale with a less utilitarian finish and a smallerfoutprint. Except in appearance, the Belle Klipsch is virtually
identical to the La Scala.