Klipsch Icon User Manual

Icon Series

Owner's Manual

Important Safety Information

1. REA D these instructions.

2. KEEP these instructions.

3. HEED all warnings.

4. FOLLOW all instructions.

5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.

6. CLE AN ONLY with dr y cloth.

7. 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
amplifi ers) that produce heat.

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

prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
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 car t is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injur y from tip-over.

13. UNPL UG this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.

14. REFE R all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as the 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.

15. DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and
ensure 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.

ider blade or the

WARNING:

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

this apparatus to rain or moisture.

WARNING: No naked fl ame sources – such as candles – should be
placed on the product.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTR IC SH OCK.

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 ser vicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING : This product is intended to be operated ON LY 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.

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

Icon Series Loudspeaker

Thank you for your purchase of this Icon Series Loudspeaker. In
total, there are six models within the new Icon Series: the XF-48
fully-active fl oorstander, XL-23 left/center/right speaker, XB-10
bookshelf/satellite speaker, XC-10 center channel speaker, as well as
the XW-500d and XW-300d subwoofers.

All of these speakers, except for the subwoofers, utilize a new wide
dispersion Tractrix® Horn-loaded tweeter with XT
This proprietary design diffuses sound in a smooth, enveloping
80-degree by 80-degree pattern from extremely thin cabinets. 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 fi ll out the warranty card included with this manual
or online at www.klipsch.com so we are better able to serve you.

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technology.

Inspection

Please check promptly for any transit damage. Carefully unpack
your new speaker system and verif y the components against the
packing list. In extreme circumstances, items may have become
damaged in transit. If any damage is discovered, notify the deliver y
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, Center and LCR Models

These models are supplied with self-stick rubber feet to prevent
surface damage. ( See Figure 1 for proper application.)

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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.)

• Place on a common wall 6 to 15 feet apart.

• If used in a home theater system, position the speakers
fl anking your video display.

• Position them equal distance from the back wall (if they are
not wall-mounted.)

• Position them at the same height above the fl oor
(for non-fl oor standing models) with the high frequency
drivers at seated ear height.

• 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.

• Asymmetrical placement of a pair of speakers from adjacent
side walls can smooth room-induced bass unevenness.

Bookshelf models may be placed on shelves or optional fl oor stands.

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• Experiment with the above guidelines to suit your taste and to
compensate for your room’s acoustic characteristics.

Center Channel Speakers (See Figures 2A, 2B and 3.)

• Place immediately above or below the center of your video display.

• These models are supplied with a tilt rod to compensate for
placements above or below seated ear height.

• Use the supplied rubber pad to protect the front bottom edge
of the speaker. (See Figure 3.)

Surround Channel Speakers (See Figures 2A, 2B and 3.)

• Place above seated ear height (approximately 4-5 feet above
the fl oor ) on side or rear walls or on optional fl oorstands.

• Attach wall bracket with an appropriately sized screw head
screwed into a wall stud or wall anchor with a suitable weight
bearing capacity. ( See Figure 3.)

• See your Klipsch dealer for optional, adjustable wall mounts if
required. These mounts utilize the threaded bushings on the
rear of the cabinet.

On Wall Placement (See Figure 3.)

• Icon LCR, center and bookshelf models may be wall-mounted
using the included wall bracket.

Never use the wall bracket for mounting the speaker to
the ceiling.

Connecting

Turn your amplifi er off before making any
connections.

• Your loudspeakers are equipped with positive (Red) and negative
(Black) connection terminals on the rear of t he cabinet. These
correspond to the positive and negative terminals on the
appropr iate channel (lef t, right, center, rear etc.) of your amplifi er.

Standard Connections (See Figure 4.)(All Models)

• All speakers in your system must be connected in phase with
the positive speaker terminal connected to the positive
amplifi er terminal. Repeat this for the negative speaker
terminal and amplifi er terminals. Most speaker wire has
distinguishing markings on the insulation of one of the
conductors to assist in correct hookup.

• 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, and spade terminals.

With all connection types, take care that there is no
contact between the positive and negative terminals
at the speaker and amplifi er. Damage to your equipment
may result.

Active Floorstander Connections

• In addition to the standard connections, the speakers have
an RCA-jack line-level input that can be used as an input
from your A /V receiver or electronics.

Do not connect both the standard SPE AKER IN and
the LINE IN inpu ts at the same time as damage to
your equipment could result.

• Your fl oorstanding speakers have a built-in amplifi er that
needs to be connected to an AC outlet. Once plugged in, it
will be either O N or in STANDBY depending upon the position
of the AUTO POWE R switch. You must unplug the power cord
from the AC outlet to completely turn off your speaker during
extended periods. (i.e. vacations.)

Active Floorstander Controls

Power - This switch allows you to select either “AUTO” or “O N”
for the speakers built in amplifi er. When “AUTO” is selected, the
speaker will automatically turn on when it senses a signal. It will
automatically turn off after 20 minutes if no signal is present. In the
“ON” set ting the speaker will remain on as long as the AC power
cord is plugged into a wall socket. The power indicator LE D on the
front panel will illuminate BLUE when speaker is on and RED when
the speaker is in standby. The LED will be off if the AC power cord
is not connected to an AC outlet.

Input Sensitivity - This switch adjusts the level of the input signal
to optimize the performance of the built-in amplifi er. Select “LOW ”
when connecting most A/ V receivers via the “SPE AKER” or “LINE”
inputs. Select “H IGH” when connecting devices such as the audio
outputs of a TV to the “LINE” inputs.

(See fi gure 5.)(XF-48 only)

(See fi gure 5.)(XF-48 only)

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.

• As a general rule, compact speakers (Bookshelf, Center
Channel and Surrounds ) are set to the “Small,” or bass­ limited setting.

• Floorstanding speakers are typically set to the “Large,” or
full-range setting.

• Also refer to the electronics instructions for adjusting the
relative volume levels of the speakers so they are at the same
level when in the listening position.

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