Klipsch Icon Series 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 dry 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 ampliﬁer s) 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.

REFER all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

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.

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.

WARN ING: D o Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock . Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable par ts inside. Refer all ser vicing 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 this Icon line: the VF-36 and VF-35 ﬂoorstanding speakers, the VB-15 bookshelf speaker, the VC-25 center channel speaker and the VS-14 surround channel speaker.

All of these speakers utilize a new wide dispersion Tractrix® Hornloaded tweeter with XT sound in a smooth, enveloping 90-degree by 90-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 (found under “contact”) so we are better able to serve you.

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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, items 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.)

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

• If used in a home theater system, position the speakers

ﬂanking your video display.

• Position them equal distance from the front wall.

• Position them at the same height above the oor

(for non-ﬂoor 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.

• 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 oor stands.

(not included)

• Experiment with the ab ove guidelines to suit your taste and to

compensate for your room’s acoustic characteristics.

Center Channel Speaker (See Figures 2A and 2B.)

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

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

• Place approximately 2 feet above seated ear height on side or

rear walls ( approximately 5-6 feet above the ﬂoor) .

• Use the at tached 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. )

Connecting

Turn your ampliﬁer off before making any connections.

• Your loudspeakers are equipped with positive (Red) and negative

(B lack) 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.

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 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.

• Use 16 gauge (AWG), t wo 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. ( After removing small plastic caps from 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.

Bass Management

When using your speakers in a home theater system, consult the owner’s manual of your surround electronic s 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 set ting.

• 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 listened to from the primary listening position.

Care and Cleaning

• 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.

• A vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment may be used

to clean the grille fabric.

• Never spray polishes or cleaners on the drive units.

Grilles

• Grilles covering the XT™ horn on the V F-36, VF-35, VB-15

and VC-25 are magnetically at tached and removable.

• Grilles covering all woofers on all models as well as the one

piece grille on the VS-14 are non-removable.

VF-36 and VF-35 Standard Connections

• Use either pair of positive and negative terminals keeping the

metal coupling straps in place.

Bi-Wire Connections (See Figure 5.)

• The VF-36 and VF-35 are equipped with two pair of

connection terminals for bi-wire hookup and enhanced performance.

• Remove the metal coupling straps; save for later use.

• 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.

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