Klipsch Reference Sattelite Speaker - Manual (Page 3)

BUT FIRST: TYPES OF CONNECTO R S
B a re wire — Pull the two conductors apart for about an inch and strip ap p r o x i m at e ly 1 / 4 ” o f
i n s u l ation from the end of each. (A wire stripper will simplify this, but you can use an ordinary
pocket knife to cut around and through the insulation down to the wire.) Twist the strands of wire on
each individual conductor tightly together. Loosen the nuts on a pair of binding posts until the holes
through the metal posts are exposed, then insert the bare wire through the holes. Screw the nuts
down finger-tight on the wire. Make sure that no strands of wire are touching from one binding post
to the other or to any strands from the other conductor. Failure to observe this precaution at either
end of the connection can result in amplifier malfunction or damag e .
Pins — Many pre-made speaker cables are terminated with metal pins. Loosen the nuts on a
pair of binding posts until the holes through the metal posts are exposed, then insert the pins
through the holes. Screw the nuts down finger-tight on the pins — do not overtighten. Make
sure that there is no metal-to-metal contact between the two pins or binding posts. Failure to
observe this precaution at either end of the connection can result in amplifier malfunction or
damage.
Spade lugs — Some speaker cables are terminated with U-shaped connectors called spade
lugs. Loosen the nuts on a pair of binding posts and slip the spade lugs around the metal posts.
Screw the nuts down finger-tight on the lugs and inspect to ensure they have remained firmly
in place. Make sure that there is no metal-to-metal contact between the two lugs or binding
posts. Failure to observe this precaution at either end of the connection can result in amplifier
malfunction or damage.
OTHER TYPES OF SPECIALTY CONNECTORS ARE AVAILABLE TO FACILITATE HOOKING UP YOUR
SPEAKERS. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED KLIPSCH DEALER FOR SUGGESTIONS AND
FURTHER DETAILS.
SPEAKERS TO AMPLIFIER: KEEPING IT STRAIGHT
One of the most important things about hooking up your speakers is keeping them in the
same polarity, or phase. If they are connected out of phase, bass and sound localization will
be degraded.
The easiest way to ensure that your speakers are wired in phase is to always connect the
positive and negative output terminals on your amplifier or receiver to the matching input
terminals on your speakers: positive ("+", color-coded red) to positive and negative ("–", color-
coded black) to negative. (See Figure 3).
Most pre-terminated speaker cables have color-coded connectors that make it easy to match
output and inputs correctly. If yours do not, or if you are making your own out of paired,
two-conductor wire, look for identifying marks on the insulation of the two conductors.
Normally there will be printing, a stripe or a molded ridge along one of the conductors.
STAND ADJUSTMENT AND WALL MOUNTING
The speakers attach to their stands via a ball joint that allows them to be swiveled over a wide
range. To adjust the angle, un-snap the supplied hex wrench from underneath the base, loosen
the four screws in the clamp plate that surrounds the ball joint. Position the speakers as desired
and tighten the four clamp screws. Do not over tighten! Each stand also incorporates an
adjustable down stop to prevent the speaker from drooping after its angle is adjusted. You can
access the head of this down stop from the bottom side of the stand. (See Figure 2).
Also on the underside of the base are three keyholes that enables the stand to function as a wall
m o u n t . To install, follow the instructions below:
L o c ate the included wall mount template and bubble level and position on the wall in the desired
l o c at i o n .
Mark the screw locations for the model you are installing.
Screw #8 pan head wood screws (at least two inches) long into a wood stud or dry wall anchors
with the ap p r o p r i ate load rat i n g . L e ave the screw heads protruding from the wall surface
ap p r o x i m at e ly 1/4” and adjust as needed when hanging the speaker.
Remove the center cover from the speaker’s base and un-snap the included hex wrench from the
u n d e r s i d e .
Loosen the four hex head screws on the speaker’s ball joint assembly and position the base
behind the speaker, pointing up the wall.
G e n t ly tighten the four ball joint screws to secure the speaker’s position. You may need to
fine-tune the speaker’s angle after mounting it to the wall.
Remove the logo from the speaker base by compressing its split post on the underside and rotate
it 180° for proper orientat i o n .
Attach the supplied self-stick rubber pads to the four indentations on the bottom of the
speaker base.
Hook the speaker base keyholes on the screw heads protruding from the wall. Adjust the height of
the screw heads for a snug fit. Do not over- t i g h t e n .
If the speaker will be mounted over the location where the speaker wire emerges from the wall,
thread the wire through the hole in the speaker base’s snap-on cover by removing the cosmetic
p l u g .
Connect the speaker wire to the speakers binding posts. See “Speaker to A m p l i f i e r : Keeping it
S t r a i g h t . ”
Fine tune the speaker’s angle and tighten the ball’s socket’s hex screws with the wrench. Do not
o v e r-tighten! Store the wrench in the bottom of the base cover and reinstall it into the speaker base.
Enjoy your favorite music and movies!
C O N N E C T I O N S
N o t e : Proper connection of your speakers to your amplifier or receiver is vital to obtaining good sound
q u a l i t y. Please follow these directions carefully. S l o p py connections can cause amplifier malfunction
or damag e .
Klipsch Reference Series speakers are wired internally with Bandwidth Balanced ® Monster Cab l e ® .
Bandwidth Balanced technology employs multiple gauges of high-purity copper wire, c a r e f u l ly selected
and wound to ensure optimum signal transfer at all frequencies. You will obtain best perfo r m a n c e
from your speakers if you connect them to your amplifier or receiver with Monster Cable or similar
quality wire av a i l able from your dealer. We recommend that you use 18-gauge or heavier (lower-
gauge) stranded copper wire. Use a lower gauge (heavier) wire for longer runs to reduce the amount
of amplifier power lost due to the wire’s resistance.
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