Klipsch WB-14 User's Manual
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1. Right Speaker All Power Off Power Detall Emotion For over 60 years we ve made speakers for people who are as passionate about great sound as we are That s why every Klipsch speaker is horn loaded to create a remarkably accurate listening experience for your music and movies From our smallest satellites to our acclaimed professional theater installations our speakers deliver sound that s so lifelike you have to feel it to believe it THE ULTIMATE SOUND EXPERIENCE2. Icon Series Owner s Manual Important Safety Information READ these instructions KEEP these instructions HEED all warnings FOLLOW all instructions DO NOT use this apparatus near water CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth 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 ONLY USE attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 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 11 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 NOOR WN REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel he exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in he literature accompanying the product he lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within he product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical sh
3. first if pos sible and they will direct you accordingly for repairs or replacement You will be required to submit a copy of the original receipt Limitations e This limited warranty does not cover failure of the product resulting from improper installation misuse abuse accident neglect mishandling or wear from ordinary use or environmen al deterioration his limited warranty does not cover cosmetic damage including paint damage or consequential damage to other components or premises which may result for any reason rom the failure of the product e This limited warranty is null and void for products not used in accordance with Klipsch s instructions e This limited warranty is null and void for products with altered or missing serial numbers and for products not purchased from an authorized dealer e This limited warranty terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer his product to another party THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION OR COUNTRY TO COUNTRY KLIPSCH S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS KLIPSCH DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE FOR THE PRODUCT FOR U S CUSTOMERS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT I
4. NCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES JURISDICTIONS OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITIONS LASTS SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU KLIPSCH DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES OR FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR WHICH KLIPSCH MAY BE RESPONSIBLE WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CLAIM SOME STATES JURISDICTIONS OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 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 EU Compliance Information Eligible to bear the CE mark Conforms to European Union Low Volt age Directive 73 23 EEC and 2006 95 EC Confo
5. connected to the positive amplifier terminal Repeat this for the negative speaker terminal and amplifier terminals Most speaker wire has distinguishing markings on the insulation of one of the conductors to assist in correct hookup e Use 16 gauge AWG two conductor copper wire at a minimum and larger gauge wire for longer runs The connection terminals on your loudspeaker will accommodate bare wire spade terminals and banana plugs With all connection types take care that there is no contact between the positive and negative terminals at the speaker and amplifier Damage to your equipment may result WF 35 and WF 34 Standard Connections Use either pair of positive and negative terminals keeping the metal coupling straps in place Bi Wire Connections See Figure 5 e The WF 35 and WF 34 are equipped with two pair of connection terminals for bi wire hookup and enhanced performance e Remove the metal coupling straps e Connect one speaker wire and to the top pair of binding posts and a second speaker wire and to the bottom pair of binding posts Bass Management When using your speakers in a home theater system consult the owner s manual of your surround electronics for proper application of bass management settings e As a general rule compact speakers Bookshelf Center Channel and Surrounds are set to the Small or bass limited setting e Floorstanding speakers are typically set to the Lar
6. ge or full range setting e Also refer to the electronics instructions for adjusting the relative volume levels of the speakers so they are at the same level when listened to from the primary listening position Care and Cleaning e Occasional dusting or wiping of the cabinet with a cloth is all that is required Never use abrasive or solvent type cleaners or harsh detergents e A vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment may be used to clean the grille fabric e Never spray polishes or cleaners on the drive units woofers midranges or tweeters Warranty U S and Canada Klipsch warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 year from the date of purchase if it is properly used and maintained If this product proves defective in either material or workmanship Klipsch at its option will a repair the product or b replace the product at no charge for parts or labor If the product model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively or replaced with an identical model Klipsch at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value In some cases modification to the mounting surface may be required where a new model is substituted Klipsch assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification To obtain a repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty please return to dealer
7. ms 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 Bookshelf and Center These models are supplied with self stick rubber feet to prevent surface damage See Figure 1 for proper application Room Placement Your Icon loudspeakers will perform well in a variety of locations but best results will be achieved using the following guidelines Front Left and Right Speakers See Figures 2A and 2B e Place on a common wall 6 to 15 feet apart e If used in a home theater system position the speakers flanking your video display e Position them equal distance from the front wall if they are not wall mounted e Position them at the same height above the floor for non floor standing models with the high frequency drivers at seated ear height e Angle speakers toward the listener and even with or forward of any adjacent obstructions if they are not wall mounted Placing them near a corner or wall provides the greatest amount of bass while moving the speakers away from room boundaries reduces bass energy e Asymmetrical placement of a pair of speakers from adjacent side walls can smooth room induced bass unevenness Bookshelf models may be placed on shelves optional floor stands or on walls using appropriate b
8. ock 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 Icon Series Loudspeaker Thank you for your purchase of this Icon Series Loudspeaker In total there are five wood finish models within the Icon Series the WF 35 and WF 34 floorstanding speakers the WB 14 bookshelf speaker the WC 24 center channel speaker and the WS 24 surround channel speaker All of these speakers utilize a new wide dispersion Tractrix Horn loaded tweeter with XT technology This proprietary design radiates sound in a smooth enveloping 80 degree by 80 degree pattern As with all Klipsch horn loaded technology this version also produces more output using less energy and delivers the company s signature dynamic sound Please be sure to fill out the product registration card included with this manual or online at www klipsch com so we are better able to serve you Inspection Please check promptly for any transit damage Carefully unpack your new speaker system and verify the components against the packing list In extreme circumstances ite
9. rackets e Experiment with the above guidelines to suit your taste and to compensate for your room s acoustic characteristics Center Channel Speaker See Figures 2A and 2B e Place immediately above or below the center of your video display Surround Channel Speakers See Figures 2A 2B and 3 e Place above seated ear height on side or rear walls approximately 4 5 feet above the floor Use the attached wall brackets to hook to appropriately sized screw heads screwed into a wall stud and wall anchor or two wall anchors with a suitable weight bearing capacity See Figure 3 On Wall Placement con bookshelf models may be wall mounted using the 20 threaded insert on the rear of the speaker Be sure the mounting hardware you are using has the necessary load bearing capabilities before hanging any speaker If you use a bracket see the bracket owner s manual for mounting details Connecting A Your loudspeakers are equipped with positive Red and negative Black connection terminals on the rear of the cabinet These correspond to the positive and negative terminals on the appropriate channel left right center rear etc of your amplifier Never use the wall bracket for mounting the speaker to the ceiling Turn your amplifier off before making any connections Standard Connections See Figure 4 All Models e All speakers in your system must be connected in phase with the positive speaker terminal
10. rms to European Union EMC Directives 89 336 EEC and 2004 108 EC WEEE Notice Note This mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU and Norway This application 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 Speaker Bottom pas Sub 2 1 6 15 2 4m Sub 2 1 5 1 7 1 gt 51 7 1 1 7 alt O A a C 5 1 7 1 A Yi 2 61cm A N f R 2 0 2 1 5 1 7 1 2 6 18 2 4m 2 3 SR 5 1 7 1 Figure 2B On Wall Front Speaker Placement TV ey i Sub 2 1 Sub 2 1 CC 5 1 7 1 15 4 7 1 5 1 7 1 alt L 2 0 2 1 ede 24m 5 1 7 1 2 6 18 2 4m 1 2 3 SR 5 1 7 1 SL 5 1 7 1 SL alt SR alt or SBL 5 1 7 1 or SBR 5 1 7 1 O Figure 3 zo OR Correct placement for wall bumpers Figure 4 Left Speaker amp 22 Right Speaker Figure 5 Left Speaker All Power Off 22 ame S
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