Klipsch CS-500 Owners Manual

CS-500

Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Connecting Your System

Reading this Manual ......................................................................1

Step-by-Step Connections .............................................................1

Step 1: Unpack the box ..................................................................2

Step 2: Put the batteries in the remote control .............................2

Step 3A : Set-top box connection ...................................................3

Step 3B: TV audio connection ........................................................4

Step 4: Connect Klipsch System to the TV's Input .........................5

Step 5: Connec t the speakers ........................................................6

Speaker Setup Considerations ................................................6

Step 6: Connect other components (OPTIONAL) ...........................7

Step 7: Connect AM and FM antennas ...........................................8

Step 8: Turn on the T V and the Klipsch system ..............................8

Step 9: Complete the on-screen setup ..........................................9

Your Klipsch Controller .................................................................11

Buttons .................................................................................11

Display ..................................................................................11

The basics ................................................................................... 12

Switching between media .................................................... 12

Chapter 2: Remote Control

Butt on s ........................................................................................ 13

Programming your remote control ............................................... 14

Chapter 3: Operation

Compatible discs ........................................................................ 15

Incompatible discs ...................................................................... 15

Regional coding ........................................................................... 15

Playing a disc .............................................................................. 15

DVD and VCD playback.................................................................16

Transpor t ...............................................................................16

Navigating info banners ...............................................................17

Playing CDs ................................................................................. 18

Playing CDs with mp3 or JPEG files ............................................. 18

Playing content from a USB drive ................................................ 18

Listening to the tuner .................................................................. 19

Setting tuner presets ........................................................... 19

Chapter 4: Menu System

On screen menu system .............................................................. 20

Navigating menus ........................................................................ 20

On-screen menus .........................................................................21

Audio .....................................................................................21

Setup ....................................................................................21

Language s .............................................................................21

Parental control ................................................................... 22

Remote control .................................................................... 22

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

General problems ................................................................. 23

Video problems .................................................................... 23

Audio problems .................................................................... 23

Remote control problems ..................................................... 23

Playback problems ............................................................... 23

Radio problems .................................................................... 23

Chapter 6: Care and Maintenance

Klipsch System..................................................................... 24

Cleaning ............................................................................... 24

Handling and Caring for Discs .............................................. 24

Remote Control Codes ......................................................... 25

Warranty ............................................................................... 27

FCC Information ................................................................... 27

Appendix I

Connection Overview ................................................................... 28

Input jacks ........................................................................... 28

Output jacks ......................................................................... 28

Audio connection options .................................................... 28

Video connection options .................................................... 28

Important Safety Information

INDEX page i/ii

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.

DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The

ider blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided

w plug does not ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.

ONLY USE attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

12.

USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed 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.

13.

UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.

REFER all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

WARNING: Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁ re or the like.

WARNING: No naked ﬂ ame 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 par ts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION: Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that you can easily access the power breaker switch.

WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the AC Voltages listed on the back panel or included power supply of the product. Operation from voltages other than those indicated may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the product's warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters is cautioned because it can allow the product to be plugged into voltages in which the product was not designed to operate. If the product is equipped with a detachable power cord, use only the type provided with your product or by your local distributor and/or retailer. If you are unsure of the correct operational voltage, please contact your local distributor and/or retailer.

NOTE: If a DVD is present, the following laser safety statement applies:

LASER SAFETY: This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device.

For Your Safety: The AC power plug is polarized ( one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into an AC power outlet one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure

15.

that no objects ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

16.

To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

17.

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance ( servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 and other intellectual property rights.

DVD Safety Information

This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the region number of this DV D player, this player cannot play the disc. The region number for this DVD player is Region No 1.

DVD Copy Protection

In accordance with the DVD st andard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection System, which can be switched on and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the relevant DVD disc onto a videotape of ver y poor picture quality, or even impossible. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Cor poration, and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This DVD player does not play discs that are pirated. The unauthorized use and recording of copyright and patented material is considered piracy.

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing the Klipsch CS-500 System. After reading this manual and connecting your system, you will hear the results of more than 60 years of stringent engineering and class-leading research and development. Like all Klipsch products, your Klipsch CS-500 features Klipsch Tractrix loaded technology—the guiding design for the ﬁ rst Klipschorn 1946 and every product that has followed. Horn-loading allows your speakers

Horn-

developed in

to deliver high sensitivity, low distortion, ﬂ at frequency response and wide dispersion, which translates to unequaled power, detail, and dynamics: the hallmark of the “Klipsch Sound.” Please be sure to return the enclosed product registration card or register your product at www.klipsch.com so we are better able to serve you. Again, thank you for choosing Klipsch and we hope that your Klipsch CS-500 brings life to your music and movies for many years.

Reading this Manual

This manual uses different style conventions and typefaces to distinguish them from the body text. Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used:

Text

Button names on the remote and unit appear in

CAPS, BOLD

On-screen menus appear in Bold, Italics.

Input and output jack names appear in

ALL CAPS

ALL

Example

DISC, AUX 1, SAT/CAB, GUIDE, INFO, DVD MENU

Audio, Setup, Languages, Parental Control

AUX 1 INPUT, VIDEO OUTPUT, COMPONENT

Black bar sections provide technical information.

Input and Output Jacks

CHAPTER 1: CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM

Step-by-Step Connections

This chapter is divided into steps to get you up and running as quickly as possible. Because TVs have so many different options these days, several connection scenarios are provided. Below is a summary of the steps you will take to get connected.

Step 1: Unpack the box Page 2

Step 2: Put batteries in the remote control Page 2

Step 3: Connect TV signal output to Klipsch input

3A: Set-top box Connection Page 3 Use this connection if your TV has a cable box, satellite receiver, or HD Receiver set-top box connected to it

3B: TV Audio Connection Page 4 Use this connection if you receive your TV signal via regular cable (no cable box) or an off-air antenna

Step 4: Connect Klipsch system to TV’s VIDEO INPUT Page 5

Step 5: Connect the speakers Page 6

Step 6: Connect other components Page 7

Step 7: Connect AM and FM antennas Page 8

Step 8: Turn on TV and Klipsch system Page 8

Step 9: Complete the on-screen setup Page 9

STEP 1: Unpack the box

Make sure you have the following items as you unpack your Klipsch system.

CONNECTIONS page 1/2

Remote Control

AM Antenna

Subwoofer Left/Right SpeakersController

2 AA Remote Batteries

2 20-Ft. Left/Right

Speaker Cables

Step 2: Put the batteries in the remote control

Setup Guide

Composite Video

Cable (Yellow)

15-Ft. Subwoofer

Speaker Cable

Locate supplied remote control and batteries.

Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. Push down on the

ab and lift the cover.

Insert the two (2) “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly with the polarities inside the remote.

Replace the cover.

Left/Right Audio Cable

(Red and White)

Mini plug to

RCA Adapter

Owner’s Manual

FM Antenna

Rubber Pads

STEP 3A: Set-Top Box Connection

Use this connection if your TV has a cable box, satellite receiver or HD receiver set-top box connected to it. See next page (3B) if no set-top box is used.

CABLE BOX (shown)

O U T P U T S

COMPONENT

Y PB PR

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AUDIO

L R

CABLE SIGNAL

CABLE IN

DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

KLIPSCH CONTROLLER

SUB

Disconnect the cable on your cable, satellite or HD set-top box that is

connected to your TV (you need to connect 1 video and 1 audio).

Connect the VIDEO—look at the options available on the set-top box

and choose 2A or 2B.

To maintain best picture quality—if the back of the set-top box has

COMPONENT VIDEO ( cables (either a bundled set or three video grade cables) into those jacks on the set-top box and to the Klispch system’s

INPUT COMPONENT

option, you must also connect the corresponding Y, P from the Klipsch controller’s “VIDEO OUTPUT” section to your TV to ensure that you get a picture. These cables have not been included with the Klipsch system.

If the set-top box has a VIDEO (yellow)

the yellow video cable into that jack and to the Klipsch system’s

SAT/CABLE/HD INPUT COMPOSITE

Y, PB, P

OUTPUT

jacks, plug corresponding

SAT/CABLE/HD

jacks (Y to Y; PB to PB, PR to PR). To use this

B, PR OUTPUT

OUTPUT

jack for video, plug

(yellow) jack.

Connect the AUDIO—look at the options available on the set-top box

and choose 3A, 3B, or 3C.

Connect audio cables to the AUDIO LEFT (white) and AUDIO

RIGHT (red) jacks on the back of the set-top box and to the Klipsch system’s

If the set-top box has Digital Audio ( cable to the set-top box AUDIO COAXIAL OUTPUT jack and to the

SAT/CABLE/HD INPUT COAXIAL

If the set-top box has Digital Audio ( cable (not supplied) to the Klipsch System’s

OPTICAL

Note: If you connect a high definition Y, PB, PR INPUT, you must also connect the corresponding Y, P

Please see appendix I (page 28) for the basics on how input and output jacks work with your Klipsch system.

SAT/CABLE/HD INPUT Left (

jack. You will ﬁ rst need to remove the plastic dust plug.

, PR OUTPUT to your TV.

jack.

white) and

COAXIAL

), connect appropriate

OPTICAL

), connect appropriate

SAT/CABLE/HD INPUT

Right

(red) jacks.

Input and Output Jacks

STEP 3B: TV Audio Connection

Use this connection if you receive your TV signal via regular cable (no cable box) or with an off-air antenna.

TV BACK PANEL

CONNECTIONS page 3/4

COMPOSITE

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO

INPUT 2

S-VIDEO

KLIPSCH CONTROLLER

SUB

COMPONENT

INPUT 3

DIGITAL COAXIAL

OUTPUT

INPUT 4

DIGITAL OPTICAL

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

INPUT

AUDIO / VIDEO

OUTPUT

ANTENNA B

INPUT

CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA

If you don't have a set-top box connected to your TV (you either have cable coming out of the wall or an off-air antenna, such as HD), simply connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the TV to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the Klipsch system. If you want the TV sound to come through the Klipsch system, you need to make this audio connection.

Choose the best T V AUDIO connection available (1A, 1B, or 1C).

f your TV doesn’t have DIGITAL OPTICAL or DIGITAL COAXIAL for the audio connection, connect standard audio cables (you can use the supplied cables for this if you have not already used them) to the AUDIO LEF T (white) and AUDIO RIGHT (red) OUTPUT jacks on the back of your TV and to the Klipsch system’s

INPUT

jacks that are labeled L and

SAT/CAB/HD

If your TV has a DIGITAL AUDIO (

COAXIAL

) OUTPUT jack, connect appropriate cable (not supplied) to the TV’s AUDIO COAXIAL OUTPUT jack and to the Klipsch System’s

COAXIAL

jack.

If your TV has a DIGITAL AUDIO (

SAT/CAB/HD INPUT

OPTICAL

) OUTPUT jack, connect appropriate cable (not supplied) to it and the other end to the Klipsch System’s

SAT/CAB/ HD INPUT OPTICAL jack.

2. Make note of which AUDIO INPUT you used ( SAT/CAB, AUX 1, AUX 2), as you will need to enter the correct AUDIO INPUT settng during the on-screen setup procedure in Step 9.

Input and Output Jacks

Please see appendix I (page 28) for the basics on how input and output jacks work with your Klipsch system.

STEP 4: Connect Klipsch System to the TV's Input

TV BACK PANEL

COMPOSITE

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO

INPUT 2

COMPONENT

INPUT 3

DIGITAL COAXIAL

OUTPUT

INPUT 4

DIGITAL OPTICAL

OUTPUT

COMPONENT

OUTPUT

ANTENNA A

INPUT

AUDIO / VIDEO

OUTPUT

ANTENNA B

INPUT

KLIPSCH CONTROLLER

SUB

If your TV doesn’t have COMPONENT, but has S-VIDEO, connect

S-VIDEO cable (not supplied) to the Klipsch system’s

S-VIDEO

jack and to the corresponding

If your TV has COMPONENT INPUT jacks ( Y, P

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUTPUT

jack on the TV.

B, PR ) connect the (not

supplied) corresponding cables (either bundled or three separate video grade cables—yellow) to the Klipsch system’s

COMPONENT Y, P

, P

R jacks and to the corresponding input jacks on

VIDEO OUTPUT

the TV. To use this option, you must also connect the corresponding Y, P

B, PR OUTPUT to your TV.

If your TV doesn’t have COMPONENT or S-VIDEO, connect the TV’s

VIDEO INPUT

(yellow) to the Klipsch system’s

COMPOSITE

jack (yellow)

with the supplied cable.

If you’re using COMPONENT jacks and your TV supports progressive

scanning technology (see the TV owner’s manual if you don’t know whether your TV is a progressive scan TV), slide the on the back of your Klipsch system to the

P. SC A N

switch

position. If you put the

P. SC A N switch in the ON position and your TV doesn’t support progressive scan, you won’t see a picture on the TV screen.

Note: Until recently, TVs only had VIDEO INPUT jacks. Therefore, your TV might not carry the "IN" or "Input" label even though it is an input.

Input and Output Jacks

Please see appendix I (page 28) for the basics on how input and output jacks work with your Klipsch system.

STEP 5: Connect the Speakers

SUB

RIGHT

SPEAKER

LEFT

SPEAKER

SUBWOOFER

KLIPSCH CONTROLLER

CONNECTIONS page 5/6

After you uncoil the speaker cable, connect one speaker to the

(Red) connector on the back of your Klipsch system. This speaker will be to your left when you are behind the system connecting, but it will be on the right when you are facing the system. You can connect either speaker to the

LEFT

or the

RIGHT

OUTPUT, you just need to place them

properly.

Connect the other speaker to the

the Klipsch system. The speaker connected to the

LEFT

(White) OUTPUT on the back of

LEFT

OUTPUT will be to your right when you are behind the system connecting, but it will be on the

left

when you are facing the system.

SUB

Connect the subwoofer to the

(Blue) OUTPUT jack on the back of

your Klipsch system.

Rubber pads have been included in the Accessory box. These self

adhesive pads can be applied to the bottom of the speakers.

Input and Output Jacks

Please see appendix I (page 28) for the basics on how input and output jacks work with your Klipsch system.

RIGHT

Speaker Setup Considerations

•

6' 15'

TELEVISION

Front speakers typically sound best

SUB

when their tweeters are at approximately ear height for seated listeners. If this isn’t possible, it is sometimes beneﬁ cial to tilt the speaker down or up slightly so that it is aimed into the listening area.

If possible, position the speakers the same distance apart as they are from the listening position.

If you are putting speakers in a cabinet, on a rack or a table, try to bring them out far enough so that they are at least ﬂ ush with the cabinet’s front edge.

When practical, arrange each speaker so that it is at somewhat different distances from the ﬂ oor, the wall behind it, and the wall beside it. It can also help to have the left and right front speakers at different distances from their nearest side walls. This staggering helps smooth the bass range.

Each speaker can be set on its bottom or side. If you set them on the side and want to turn the Klipsch logo, carefully pull the logo forward, turn and release it.

Satellites should be positioned so that no obstruction is within 1½”-2” of the rear port. Blocking the port could result in diminished sound quality

The subwoofer’s output will increase as it is moved closer to walls, with maximum output when it is placed in a corner. If practical,

ways place the subwoofer near a wall. Additionally, a subwoofer will deliver the smoothest bass response when placed near a wall away from openings, such as doors.

Maintain a distance of at least three (3 ) feet between the subwoofer and a CRT (tube) television so as to avoid interference with your television

Naturally, there are exceptions to the rules, since no two rooms or systems are exactly alike. Experiment with positioning to get the best sound.

STEP 6: Connect other components (OPTIONAL)

VCR Back Panel

INPUT

L R

AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO

AUX 2 - Side Panel

KLIPSCH CONTROLLER

R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO

You can connect other components, such as a VCR, another recording device (like a hard-disk drive product or DVD Recorder), or a video game system to your Klipsch system using the AUXILIARY (

AUX

) INPUTS.

RF IN

RF OUT

L R

OUTPUT

SUB

Connecting headphones to Headphone OUTPUT

For private listening, connect compatible headphones to the jack on the side of the Klipsch system.

HEADPHONE

Connecting a component to AUX 1 INPUT

From the component’s output jacks, connect the best available video

option to the Klipsch system’s

Do the same thing for the audio connection. Choose the best available connection from the component’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks, and connect appropriate cables. Connect the cable(s) to the Klipsch system’s

INPUT

audio jacks.

AUX 1 INPUT

video jacks.

AUX 1

Connecting a component to AUX 2 INPUT (side)

The

AUX 2 INPUT

for convenience when connecting temporary components, such as a video game system or a digital camera/camcorder.

From the component’s output jacks, connect the best available

deo option.

Do the same thing for the audio connection. Choose the best available

connection from the component’s output jacks, and connect the appropriate cable.

jacks on the side of your Klipsch system were designed

Connecting a device with USB to USB connector

Connect a device with

INPUT

connector. This port is only for compatable USB ﬂ ash memory drives.

It is not suitable for direct connecton to a computer.

Note: This USB port is a part of the "DISC" Source, not Aux 2.

USB OUTPUT

to the Klipsch system’s

Input and Output Jacks

Please see appendix I (page 28) for the basics on how input and output jacks work with your Klipsch system.

USB

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