Klipsch rsw 12 owners manual

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IMPORTANT] E READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAR LLYI

READ INSTRUCTIONS , All selety and operating instructions should he read hefore operating the dance and should he
retained for future relerence.
NEED WARNINGS , All warnings on the device and in die operating instnirtions should he adhered to.
WATER AND MDIS'TURE , The device should never he used in. on or near water due to the risk of latal shock.
NEAT , Never locate the device neat heat sources such as a radiator, Iloor register, stove or other heat generating devices.
VENTILATIDN - The demo: should always he located in such a way that it maintains pmpei ventilation. It should never he
placed in a huiltin installation or anywhere that may iilpede the Now of air through its heal sink or ventilation openings.
IIANDERDUS ENTRY - Care should he taken that on foreign ohiects or liquids tall or are spilled inside the device.
PDWER SUPPLY , The devrce should only he connec1ed in a power supply of the type desciihed in the operating instruc-
tions or as marked on the device.
PDWEN DDRD PNDTECTIDN , Power cahles should he muted so they are unlikely to he stepped on or crushed Iry items
placed on or against them. Pay special attention to where the plug enters a socket or fused strip and to where the cord
enters the dEVICl.
PERIODS DF NDN-USE , The dance should he unplugged from the wall outlet when it is not in use Ioi extended periods.
WALL AND CEILINIi MDUNTIND ' The device should he mounted on a wall or ceiling only as recommended lry ttie
menulacturer.
DAMAGE REDUIRIND SERVICE , The device should he serviced hy an authorized service center when:

l. The plug or power supply cord has heen damaged.

2. Dhiects have fallen or liquid spilled inside of the device.

3. The device has heen exposed to moisture.

I. The device does not appear tn he operating pmperly oi exhihio a marked change in pertaimance.

5. The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
SERVICE , Due tn risk oi shock and other hazards, all servicing should he retened to qualified personnel.

IMPDRTANTI Promplly inspect your speakers tor any shipping damage that may have occurred dunng irarrsri. It you
discover any corirenled shipping damage please repon II to your dealer or the shipping company tESDIirrSIIIIE loi your

product 5 sale transit Keep all original cartons and packing material loi lulore sale transport

THIS SYSTEM IS CAPABLE DF GENERATING SDUND LEVELS WHICH MAY INJURE NEARIND IE DPERATED AT DR NEAR
EDLL PDWER INPUT. IE TNE LEVEL DE SDUND CAUSES ANY DISCDMFDNT. YUU SHDULD TURN TllE VDLDME DUWN
IMMEDIATELY

PDSITIDNING YDURF DWDDEER

Klipsch powered suhwoolers are desrgned to reproduce the deep has and impact that really makes your movies and music
come alive. For optimum perlonnance, Klipsch suggests placing your suhwooler in a comer ol the room on the same wall as
your hont channel speakers. Refer to Figure l for placement Please note that room placement can have a dramatic ellect
upon the perlonnance at your powered suhwooler. Comer placement. as suggested ahove, wtll increase the amount ol hass.
Placing the suhwooler along the middle at a wall, or nit in the room will decrease the amoum ul hass output. We suggest
that you experiment with a numher at different placement options and control settings to find the ones that best suit your
particular room and task. When choosing your suhwoolers' location, keep in mind that you will need to connect the suh
wooler's huilt-in amplifier to an AC power oudet.

IIDNNEL'IING YDUR PDWERED SUDWDDFER TD YDUR El NIES

LINE LEVEL CDNNECTIDNS AND CDNTRDLS ~ Using a line level RCA suhwooler cahle, connect the Suhwooler/LFE/Luw
Puss output oI your electronics to the suhwoofer Via the RCA iack inputs on the suhwoolers rear panel. Neler to Figure 2.
For more iidonnetioir on the controls mentioned in this manual and on hass management, see your dealer or
wwwltlipschcom.

llNE IN - This input is designed as a general purpose inprn lor the suhwoofer. Depending upon die position of the

~Low Pass EnahIe/Disalile' switch, this input can either he filtered hy the huihin Low Pass lLP) cmssovei, or unfiltered for
use as an LEE Input with an external crossover.

LINE DUT , This sends an urdiltered line level signal out tor mnnectt'on m a second RSW series suhwooler or lot connec
tion hack to your electronics it necessary

LDW PASS ENANLE/DlSANLE , This switch mules the signal at the "Line In" jerk iii one oitwo ways. In the "Enahle"
position, the input signal is ioirted thmugh the Low Pass Crossover allowing the user to select the upper~lrequency cirtotl
of die suhwooler. In the "Disehle l LEE Mode)" position, the signal hypasses the "low Pass Crossover. This allows the
"Line In" jack to he used as an unfiltered LEE input. In this case, the Line In" input jack should onhy be connected to the
filtered LEE (.1) suhwoofer channel output at your digital sunoond electmnics as this input is not filtered hy the "Low Pass
control.

LDW PASS (LP) CRDSSDVER , The crossover allows the user to select the uppeihequency cutoN ol the suhwooler. The
frequency is selectable Ironr AD-IZDNI. Frequencies ahove the set level are fihered not, allowing men to hlend the
suhwooler's output into your main speakers.

VDLUME LEVEL IZDNTNDL - The "Volume Level Control" is mourned on the side of the speaker enclosure and serves as an
overall volume control for the suhwooler. It is used to match the output level of the suh to your main speakers.

PDLANITY D/IDD , This control is used to acoustically match the suhwoolers output to your main speakers. You warn to
select ole oi the two positions, either the D or IITD, in which your suh has more output at your listening position.

AUTD DN ENANLE/DISADLE , Willi the main power switch in the "Do" position, selecting ~Auto Dn Enaltle allows the
suh to turn on automatically when it senses an input signal. It will automatically go to standhy mode alter 2D minutes with
no signal input. Selecting Auto Dn Disahle' means that the suhwooler will always he on regardless of the presence or lack
of an input signal. Klipsch powered suhwoolers have an IED that indicates power status of the huiltin ampldier on the hot
tom of the trout panel. The [ED is NED when the amplilier is in standhy mode, and DREEN when it is on and receiving

a signal.

PDWEN DN/DFF - This switch serves as the main AC power switch for the suhwooler. N the "DN" position is selected.
the unit will not turn on at all. If the "Do" position is selected, the suhwooler will either he in the always on or auto on
mode, depending upon the posihon ol the "Auto Dn EnahIe/Disahle" switch.

CARE AND CLEANING DE YDDN PDWERED SUNWDDFER

Your new suhwooler has a durahle vinyl finish IRSWIII Ta NSWIZ) or real wood veneer frnish [RSWISI that should only
require dry dusting or cleaning with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of ahiasive or solventhased cleaners and harsh deter
gents. IN desired. furniture polish could he used as an additional care method lor the real wood veneer finish on the RSW
III.) The hrush attachment of your vacuum or a slightly damp sponge should remove any dust from wiur speaker grille.

WARRANTY - UNITED STATES AND CANADA DNLY

KLIPSIIN, LLC. |"IIIJPSCN"I wanarrts this product to he tree from detects in materials and workmanship (suhject or
the terms set forth below) lot a period of five (5] years from the date of purchase. During the Warranty period,
KLIPSCN will repair or replace (at lILIPSlINs option) this pmduct or any detective pans (excluding electronies and
amplifiers). For produc1s that have electmnics or amplifiers. the Warranty on those parts is for a period at two [2)
years hom the date of purchase.

To oIttain Warranty service, please contact the ltLIPSCll authorired dealer final which you purchased this product. N
your dealer is not equipped to perlorm the repair at your KUPSCN product. it can he returned, freight paid. to
KLIPSCH for repair. Please call KLIPSCH at IVIIDIIIILIPSCN for instructions. You will need to ship this pmduct in
either its original packaging or packaging aNordrng an equal degree oI protection.

Proof of purchase in the form ol a hill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that this product is within the
Wonanty period, must he presented or included to ohteiii Warranty service.

This Warranty is invalid if lel the factoryapplied serial numher has heen altered or removed Imm this product or (D)
firis pmduct was not purchased from a KLIPSCH authorized dealer. lfiu may call l-DDDKLIPSCN to contirrn that you
have an unaltered serial numher and/or you purchased from a KLIPSCN authorized dealer.

This Waoanty is only valid for the original purchaser and will automatically terminate prior to expiration if this
pmduct is sold or otherwise trauslorrad to another party.

This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to misuse, ahuse, negligence, acts of God, accident,
commercial use or modilication ol, or to any port of. the pmduct. This Warranty does not cover damage due to
improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair lry anyone other than KLIPSCII or a KLIPSCH
dealer which is authorized to do KUPSCN wanarity work. Any unauthorized repairs will void this Wananty. This
Warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAIILTS.

REPAIRS DR REPLACEMENTS AS PRDVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE TNE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY DE TNE
CDNSUMEN. KLIPSCH SHALL NDT NE LIANLE FDR ANY INCIDENTAL DR DDNSEDLIENTIAL DAMAGES ERR BREACH
DF ANY EXPRESS DR IMPLIED WARRANTY DN TlllS PRDDULT. EXCEPTTD TNE EXTENT PRDHINITED ITY lAW.
TNIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU DE ALL DTNER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
WNATSDEVER, INCLUDING BUT ND'T UMITED TD, TNE WARRANTY DF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS EDR

A PRACTICAL PURPDSE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation ol incidental or consequential damages or implied waoarrties so
the ahove exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights, which varytmm state to state.

WARRANTY DUTSI THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

The warranty on this product il it is sold to a consumer outside ol the United States or Canada shall comply wrth applicahle
law and shall he the sole responsihility of the distrihutoi that supplied this product. To obtain any applicahle warranty ser-
vice, please contact the dealer lmm which you purchased this pmduct, or the distrihutoi that supplied this pmduct.