Klipsch IFIR Users Manual

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Klipsch iFi is The Ultimate Sound

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Experience for your Apple iPod.

Reveal the true power, detail and

emotion behind every song.
Discover the passion of high-

performance audio that only

Klipsch delivers.

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iFi SPEAKER SYSTEM

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ these instructions.

2. KEEP these instructions.

3. HEED all warnings.

4. FOLLOW all instructions.

5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.

6. CLEAN 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 amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9. 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 wider blade or the third prong are 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. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.

14. REFER 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 or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present within
this unit.

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to
dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids - such as a
vase of flowers - should be placed on the product.

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

WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

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

ABOUT YOUR KLIPSCH PURCHASE

Thank you for your purchase of the Klipsch iFi™Speaker System.
After reading this manual and connecting your system, you will
hear the result of over 55 years of stringent engineering and
class-leading research and development. Like all Klipsch
products, your system features Klipsch horn-loaded technology –
the guiding design for the first Klipschorn
and for every product that has followed. Horn loading allows your
speakers to deliver high-sensitivity, low distortion, flat frequency
response and wide dispersion, which translate to unequaled
power, detail and dynamics, the hallmarks of the “Klipsch
Sound.” Please be sure to fill out the enclosed warranty card or
online at www.klipsch.com so we are better able to serve you.
Again, thank you for choosing Klipsch and we hope that your
speakers bring life to you music and movies for many years.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

2 RSX-3 satellite speakers

1 8-inch long-throw subwoofer
with slotted port

1 iFi control dock

5 dock adapters

2 pairs 6-foot speaker cables

1 radio-frequency (RF) handheld

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developed in 1946

WARNING: The main power switch for this appliance is located on
the rear panel. To permit free access to this switch, the apparatus
must be located in an open area without any obstructions.

AC power cord

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SYSTEM SETUP

Control Dock

The iFi system comes with five adapters that allow different
model iPods to work with the control dock. Choose the adapter
that matches your iPod and insert it in the top of the dock until it
is snugly in place, with the slot centered over the multipin
docking connector.

Your iPod should now fit easily but securely into the top of the
dock, with the multipin connector at the base of the slot sliding
into the socket along the iPod’s bottom edge.The iFi dock will
flex slightly when you insert your iPod to relieve stress on the
connector.To avoid damage, do not apply excessive force when
inserting the iPod.

All iPod functions are available when it is in the iFi dock.

Basic System Connections

The control dock and the two satellite speakers connect to the
subwoofer, which powers the entire system.

• Use the supplied twin-conductor speaker ca
the satellite speakers to the binding-post output terminals on
the subwoofer’s back panel. Follow these directions carefully
to ensure correct operation. Loosen the nuts on the speaker
binding posts until the holes through the metal posts are
fully exposed. For each conductor, insert the bare wire at the
end through one of the binding post holes and screw the nut
on the post down finger-tight against the wire. Make
sure that no strands of bare wire touch between adjacent
black and red binding posts, as this may cause amplifier
malfunction or damage. Also be sure that the conductor
attached to the black (negative) terminal on each satellite is
attached to the matching black spring clip on the subwoofer
and that the red (positive) terminal on each satellite is
connected to the matching red spring clip on the subwoofer.
Reversing these connections (black to red and red to black)
will reduce bass output and impair overall sound quality.
The dashed line on the speaker cable will help in making
a correct connection.

• Attach the female end of the power cord to the matching
socket on the subwoofer and the male end to an AC
wall outlet.

• The speakers can be used with or without their grilles
attached. The grilles are held in place by magnetic catches. To
remove a grille, pull it forward; to replace, just line its edges
up with the speaker’s front panel and let it snap into position.
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove the subwoofer grille as it
is permanently attached.

Auxiliary Audio Input

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The control dock has an attached cable. Connect the end of

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power cord.

AC

The control dock also has a 3.5mm stereo minijack auxiliary
audio input on its back panel. It allows you to listen to an
external source (a porta

When a plug is inserted in this jack, the system

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tically switches to the auxiliary input. To switch back to

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disconnect the auxiliary input.

the iPod,

A similar input on the subwoofer’

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the audio output from a computer.This input is mixed with the

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s back panel can also be used