Klipsch ICON SUBWOOFERS, XW-300D User Manual

Icon Series
Subwoofers

Owner's Manual

Important Safety Information

Impor tant Safety Infor mation

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. 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 wider blade or the

third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided

plug does not fit 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 specified by the
manufacturer.

12. 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.

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

14. REFE R all servicing to qualified 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.

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.

No naked flame sources - such as candles - should be placed on
the product.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate.

WARN ING: T his product is intended to be operated ONLY from the
AC Voltages listed on the back panel or included p ower supply of
the product. Operation from voltages other than those indicated
may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the products
warrant y. 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.

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

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

For Your Sa fety: The A C power plug is po larized
(one bl ade is wider tha n the other) and only fits
into an AC po wer outlet one w ay. If the plug won’t
go into the o utlet comple tely, turn the plu g over
and try t o insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit,
contac t a qualified el ectrician t o change the out let,
or use a dif ferent one. Do not at tempt to bypa ss
this safe ty feature.

15. 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.

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.

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.

Inspection

We want your new speaker system to look as good as it did leaving
the factory! 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 car ton.

Positioning Your Icon Series Subwoofer

Klipsch powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce deep bass
and deliver the impact that makes your movies and music come
alive. Typically, optimum performance will result if you place your
subwoofer in a corner of the room on the same wall as your front
channel speakers (R efer to figures 1 & 2 ). Please note that room

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