Palladium
P-312W
Owner’s Manual
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 ampliers) that produce heat.
9. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specied by
the manufacturer.
10. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table speciedby 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. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
12. REFER all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or
electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to
qualied service personnel.
CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate.
CAUTION!
Risk of electRic shock
do not open
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General Cautions
• When making or changing any connections to
your system, switch all the electronics OFF.
• Do NOT listen to music for long periods at
extreme volume settings. Doing so can permanently damage your hearing.
• When running loudspeaker cables, do not trail
them over open oor spaces where they could
cause an accident. Cover them or route them
around potential troublespots.
• Before switching on your sound system, turn the
volume level down. After switching the system
on, turn the level up gradually.
• Do not use extreme settings of Treble, Bass or
EQ. Ideally set the tone controls “at” and turn
any EQ o.
• These loudspeakers are extremely heavy. Do not
move them by yourself. Always get help.
Getting Started
Unpacking
This subwoofer is heavy! Do not lift or move this subwoofer by yourself. Always have someone help you.
What’s in the box?
• Powercord
• The grille box contains: one grille for the front of the subwoofer. (The side grilles are installed at the
factory and should not be removed.)
• The Accessories box contains: remote control, calibration microphone with storage bag, microphone
tripod and microphone cable.
• There is a pair of gloves located in a pocket in the side of the packing carton under the Owner’s manual.
Identify all the components. If any item is missing or damaged, report this immediately to your Klipsch
dealer and the transport contractor for action.
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Preparing the Loudspeaker
Connection Procedure:
There is a specific procedure to be followed:
• Switch o and unplug the amplier/s and all source electronics from the mains power.
• Place the subwoofer in the general area where you want it.
• Connect the subwoofer following the instructions under the “connecting the subwoofer” section of this manual.
• Finalize the position of the loudspeakers.
• Fit the front grille (if desired)
TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE DRIVE UNITS WHEN YOU MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AROUND.
TO PRESERVE THE FINISH, WHEN HANDLING YOUR SUBWOOFER USE THE GLOVES THAT ARE PROVIDED.
Fitting and Removing the Grilles
To t the front grille: align the posts on the grille with the
post cups on the front of the subwoofer and gently press
on the grille. Use care to ensure that the grille clears the
aluminum control panel extrusion area around the logo.
Do not strike or forcibly press on the grille or grille posts
as damage to the grille or nish of your subwoofer could
occur.
The round side grilles cover the two passive radiators and
come pre-installed from the factory. They are attached via
rubber capture posts to special fasteners on the passive
radiators. If these grilles should ever need to be re-
installed, make sure you orient them properly so that the
curve of the grille follows the curve of the subwoofer side
panel and gently press them back into place.
Although operating the P-312W subwoofer with the front grille on or off is a matter of personal taste, moving
or connecting the subwoofer should always be done with the front grille removed. Be especially careful not to
touch the drive unit.
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Positioning Subwoofers
Never allow objects or furniture to impede the subwoofer or place objects on top of it!
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Positioning your Palladium 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. Please note that room placement can
have a dramatic eect upon the performance of your powered subwoofer. Corner placement, as suggested
above, will increase the amount of bass output; placing the subwoofer along the middle of a wall, or out in
the room will decrease the amount of bass output. Experiment with a number of dierent placement options
and control settings to nd the one that best suits your particular room and preferences. When choosing your
subwoofer’s location, keep in mind that you will need to connect the subwoofer’s built-in amplier to an AC
power outlet.
The Palladium Series subwoofer features Klipsch’s proprietary “Adaptive Room Correction”. This patent-pending
technology will identify the major acoustic anomalies in the low frequency range of your listening room’s
acoustics and compensate for them automatically. While the corrected response may at rst sound like a
reduction in bass quantity, the benet is a much higher quality bass reproduction featuring audibly faster transient response and more noticeable extension of extremely low frequency program material. (See the “Adaptive Room Correction” section of this manual for further information on this feature.)
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Connecting the Subwoofer
Caution: Turn off your preamplifier/receiver and your subwoofer before making any connections!
Inputs and Outputs
Line In
Your Palladium Series powered subwoofer is connected via line-level
connections only. RCA-type and XLR
inputs are provided and either may
be used. Do not connect both at
the same time. Use the “Subwoofer”,
“LFE” or “Pre-amp” outputs of your
system’s electronics to connect to
the “LINE IN” input connections of
your subwoofer. Use high-quality,
shielded, line-level cables for these
connections.
Line Out
This jack can be used as an alternate
method of connecting a second
subwoofer to your system. This
second subwoofer can function as
a “slave” to the primary subwoofer.
(For more on this, see the “Back Panel Features” section of this manual.)
RCA-type and XLR inputs are provided and either may be used. Do
not connect both at the same time.
Use high-quality, shielded, line-level
cables for these connections.
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Touch Panel Controls
All of the subwoofer’s controls and settings are
accessed through the touch-panel key pad and
display located on the top of the subwoofer’s
cabinet. The only exception to this is the main AC
(Up) or
(Down) touch keys to
(Left) or
(Right) touch keys to
“Enter” appears on the display to store
The display backlighting will turn o if no keypad inputs are made for 10 seconds.
The display will return to the “Volume” screen if no keypad inputs are made for 10 seconds.
Volume
This screen is used to select any one of ve user-dened memory presets titled “Movie”, “Music”, “Night”, “User 1”
Features and Controls
Features and Controls - 2
EQ Mode
This screen is used to select two dierent bass emphasis settings titled “Punch” and “Depth”. They are designed
to complement dierent types of program material, such as movie soundtracks or music. The “Punch” setting
emphasizes the 55Hz region, while the “Depth” setting boosts the 30Hz range. A third setting is titled “Flat”,
which defeats these two settings. Use the Left/Right touch keys to select the desired EQ setting. From this
screen, press the Down or Up touch key to access other control settings.
Room Correction On/O
This screen indicates whether the “Room Correction” lter is engaged. (See the section on “Room Correction” for
more information.) Press either the Left or Right touch keys to turn this function on or o. This screen will not
appear if the “Room Correction” function has not been activated, the “Room Correction” calibration was unsuc-
cessful or the user memories have been erased using the “System Reset” function described under the “Save
Settings” feature described in this section of the manual.
Lowpass
This screen is used to adjust the subwoofer’s upper frequency limit to achieve a proper blend with your system’s
main speakers. A higher frequency (Hz) is typically used with smaller, bass limited main speakers and a lower
frequency setting is customarily used with larger oorstanding models. This lter can be adjusted from 40Hz to
120Hz, as required, or defeated if the low pass lter function is being performed by your system’s electronics.
Use the Left/Right touch keys to adjust the lowpass lter. To defeat this lter, press and hold the Right touch
key until “Lowpass O LFE Mode” is displayed. Refer to your surround processor’s owner’s manual for more Bass
Management information. From this screen, press the Down or Up touch key to access other control settings.
Lowpass Slope
This screen is used to adjust how aggressively the subwoofer rejects frequencies above the low pass lter’s set-
ting. This screen is not visible if the “Lowpass” lter above is set to “Lowpass O LFE Mode”. There are four settings
to choose from: “18, 24, 36 & 48dB/octave”. The higher the number, the more the upper frequencies are removed
from the subwoofer’s output. Use the Left/Right touch keys to select the desired lter slope. Start with either the
24 or 36dB/octave setting and adjust from there if required. Adjustment of this parameter can help to optimize
the acoustic blend with your main speakers. The proper setting will depend on room acoustics, your main
speaker’s performance, the placement of the speakers and the subwoofer in the room. From this screen, press
the Down or Up touch key to access other control settings.
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Phase
This screen is used to adjust the subwoofer’s acoustic phase to match that of your main speakers. Use the Left/
Right touch keys to adjust the subwoofer’s phase from 0°to 180°. The proper setting of this control is highly
dependant on room acoustics and the position of your subwoofer in the room. After setting the volume and
lowpass controls, adjust the phase to 0° and listen to a recording with a prominent, repeating bass line in your
intended listening position. Repeat this process with the 180° setting and use the setting that yields the greatest
amount of bass output. If neither of these settings is better than the other, experiment with intermediate set-
tings. From this screen press the Down or Up touch key to access other control settings.
Features and Controls - 3
Room Correction
This screen is used to activate the automatic Adaptive Room Correction (ARC) feature. Plug the supplied
microphone into the “MIC IN” jack on the subwoofer’s rear panel and place it in the intended listening position.
Press the Enter key to activate the calibration sequence. “Calibrate” will be displayed along with the ascending
frequency of the test tone and a bar graph of the sound level (loudness). The subwoofer will measure the room’s
acoustic eect and compensate for it. When the calibration sequence is complete, “Calibration Successful!” will
be displayed. If the subwoofer’s volume level is too low or the microphone was either disconnected or improp-
erly connected, “Calibration Unsuccessful” will be displayed. From this screen, press the Down or Up touch key
to access other control settings.
Save Settings
This screen is used to store all of the above control settings in one of ve memory presets (“Movie”, “Music”,
“Night”, “User 1” and “User 2”). Use the Left/Right touch keys to select the desired preset and press the Enter key
to store your current control settings. “Settings Saved!” will be displayed. After the settings are stored in memory
the display will return to the default “Volume” adjustment screen. All of the user settings in the ve presets can
be erased and restored to their default values by scrolling down to the last “System Info” screen. Press the Right
touch key twice to get to the “System Reset” screen. Press the Enter key and all user settings will be replaced
with the default settings. “Reset Complete!” will be displayed. From this screen press the Down or Up touch key
to access other control settings.
Disp Brightness
This screen is used to adjust the brightness level of the display screen when the backlighting is on. Use the Left/
Right touch keys to select from the brightness intensities. From this screen, press the Down or Up touch key to
access other control settings.
Power
This screen is used to select the “Auto On” or the “Always On” power mode for the subwoofer’s amplier. Use the
Left/Right touch keys to select between these two modes. When “Auto On” is selected, the subwoofer will auto-
matically turn on when it senses a signal. It will automatically turn o after 20 minutes if no signal is present and
the display screen will show “Standby”. In the “Always On” setting, the subwoofer will remain on as long as the
main AC power switch on the subwoofer’s rear panel is in the “On” position. From this screen, press the Down or
Up touch key to access other control settings.
Play Demo
Use this screen to activate either of two 12-second demonstration programs. Use the Left/Right touch keys to
select the desired demo and press the Enter key to start playing the selection. From this screen, press the Down
or Up touch key to access other control settings.
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Features and Controls - 4
Keypad Lock
This screen is used to lock the keypad and prevent unintentional changes to your settings by other users. After
making all desired adjustments, press the Enter key to lock the keypad. “Keypad Locked Hold t u to Unlock”
will be displayed. The display will then return to the default “Volume” screen after about 20 seconds. To unlock
the keypad, press and hold the Left and Right touch keys until the display returns to the “Volume” screen. The
keypad is now unlocked. It is suggested that you write down all of your settings for future reference in case the
keypad is unlocked and your settings are changed by another user. From this screen, press the Down or Up
touch key to access other control settings.
System Info Press u
This screen is used to access the software “Version” number and “System Reset” function to clear all user settings
and memories (Refer to the “Save Settings” section of this manual). If the “System Reset” function is activated all
of the memory presets are erased and the subwoofer’s controls are restored to the default settings of: “Volume
0db”, “EQ Mode Flat”, “Lowpass O LFE Mode”, “Phase 0°”, “Disp Brightness” (highest level) and “Power Always On.
For more information on the controls mentioned in this manual and on the bass management settings
of your electronics, see your authorized Klipsch dealer or visit www.klipsch.com.
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Back Panel Features
This section describes the features and connections found on the amplier on the back panel of the subwoofer.
It also describes the manner for connecting a second subwoofer as a “slave” unit to the primary subwoofer.
Power On/O
This is the main AC power switch for the subwoofer. This
switch must be in the “On” position for the subwoofer to
operate and for the “Auto On” feature to function. Set this
switch to the “O” position if the subwoofer will not be used
for an extended period of time (i.e. vacation) or when mak-
ing any connections to the subwoofer.
USB
This USB computer interface allows access to additional
advanced features within the subwoofer’s ARC room
correction software. Optional, proprietary Klipsch software
and a higher level of technical knowledge are required to
correctly utilize this capability. This port can also function as an
alternative control interface with A/V control systems that can
utilize a USB connection. Please contact your authorized Klip-
sch dealer or Klipsch Technical Support for more information.
Line Out
There are both RCA-type and XLR connections provided for line out signals. Choose the one appropriate for your
system. Do not use both at the same time. This connection can be used as an alternate connection point for a
second subwoofer as opposed to connecting them both to your electronics. Be aware that the signal output from
these jacks is aected by the “Volume”, “EQ”, “Lowpass”, “Lowpass Slope”, “Phase” and “Room Correction” settings of
your Palladium subwoofer. The advantage of this is the ability of the Adaptive Room Correction (ARC) function to
correct the response of the second subwoofer resulting in a more accurate response. If the second subwoofer is
connected directly to your system, the Palladium subwoofer’s ARC will react to, rather than control, the response
of the other subwoofer. As a result, we recommend the following procedure when connecting a second subwoofer to these outputs:
• Play a signal, such as one of the Palladium subwoofer’s two demo tracks and set the volume control of the
second subwoofer to approximately match that of the Palladium subwoofer.
• Defeat the secondary subwoofer’s lowpass setting by selecting the “Bypass” or “LFE” mode or set the lowpass
control to its highest frequency if these options are not present.
• Set the secondary subwoofer’s phase control to 0°.
• Run the “Room Correction” function on the Palladium subwoofer.
• As with the initial setup of your Palladium subwoofer, listen to a track with a repeating bass line in your listen-
ing position. Experiment with alternate phase settings on the secondary sub, while repeating this track. If
one of these alternate settings yields an increased amount of bass, choose that setting and run the Palladium
subwoofer’s room correction function again.
• Please note that if either the volume or phase settings on the secondary sub are changed after running the
ARC function, you will have to either reset them to the location they were at when the room correction was
performed or run the ARC calibration again to compensate.
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Remote Control Operation
This section describes the features found on the supplied remote control for your Palladium P-312W subwoofer.
The remote control works via infrared and, as such, will need a clear line of sight to the infrared receiver located
on the lower right quadrant of the front panel. The remote will work with or without the front-panel grille
installed. The codes from the remote can be programmed into any standard learning remote control if your
system includes such a device.
Volume + / -
These buttons adjust the level of the subwoofer up and down as described in the
“Volume” control section of this manual.
X-over + / -
These buttons adjust the frequency of the
lowpass lter up and down as described in
the “Lowpass” control section of this manual.
Phase + / -
These buttons adjust the phase control up
and down as described in the “Phase” control
section of this manual.
ARC On/O
This button toggles the ARC feature on and
o as described in the “Room Correction”
control section of this manual.
EQ Mode
These buttons provide direct access to any of
the three EQ modes as described in the “EQ
Mode” control section of this manual.
Presets
These buttons provide direct access to any of the ve presets as described in the “Recall Settings” and “Save Settings” control sections of this manual.
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About Your Loudspeaker
An International Project
The Klipsch Palladium Series has drawn on engineering, design and manufacturing resources from all over the
world. In addition to our formidable team in the USA, we have used European industrial designers, British theoretical physicists and manufacturing and production specialists from China.
The Palladium Series is the culmination of over 60 years of research and engineering advancements, having been
designed with the most advanced computer aided design (CAD) tools available, rigorously evaluated using our
own in-house proprietary software, built to the most stringent quality standards and voiced by a panel of our
most experienced listeners. No Klipsch loudspeaker has ever had more care and attention to every detail lavished
on it than your Palladium Series subwoofer.
Although building one subwoofer is relatively straightforward, building hundreds of subwoofers is challenging.
Measurements play an important role in analyzing subwoofer characteristics, but the human ear is the ultimate
test gear for evaluating its reproduction quality . At Klipsch, every design is strictly evaluated, using listening tests
designed to expose even the very smallest weakness. All nal voicing is performed under blind conditions, using
trained listeners and standard audio sound tracks selected based on their particular area of auditory excellence.
All information is tabulated and reported back to the designer for analysis. In almost all cases, Klipsch products are
evaluated against similarly priced competitive models. It is only in this manner that Klipsch can truly rely on the
quality of feedback received, eliminating skewed data that may result due to inuences caused by price, brand
recognition, or visual appeal.
Design
The P-312W is a triple-driver subwoofer with high output
and extremely low distortion. The three drivers of the P312W are comprised of an active, front-ring 12-inch aluminum / ber-composite hybrid cone and a pair of side-ring
12-inch aluminum / ber-composite hybrid cone passive
radiators. These drivers are mated with an internal BASH®
digital hybrid amplier and Klipsch’s advanced Digitally
Controlled Subwoofer (DCS) operating system. All features
and functions of the DCS system are accessed via a touchpanel located on top of the subwoofer. Inputs and outputs
are located on a panel below the amplier heatsink on the
rear of the enclosure. This arrangement locates cabling
behind the subwoofer for a clean installation and keeps
all of the controls up front readily accessible for the user.
When not in use, the touch-panel control lighting turns
o, leaving nothing but the elegant appearance of the aluminum trim and black glass panel juxtaposed against
the striking zebra-grain veneer. The superior components used in the P-312W are complemented by the unique
enclosure design and highlighted by the elemental performance of the industrial design. The massive laminated
MDF enclosure is based on a curved non-parallel wall structure for minimal resonance and maximum structural
rigidity.
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Conclusion
Care and Maintenance
Very little maintenance is required. To maintain the nish of the loudspeakers, wipe them carefully with a soft
lint-free polishing cloth. Occasionally, and to remove ngermarks etc., wipe the cabinets with a barely damp
clean soft cloth and nish with a lint-free polishing cloth. NEVER use any form of spray, furniture polish, saturated
polishing cloth, or the like. Doing so will dull and streak the ne nish of the cabinets.
Do NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean the grilles while they are installed on the cabinet. To clean the grilles,
remove them, brush them out by hand with a soft brush and replace them. Never touch the drive units either
with your hands or with any tool or other object. This may damage the drive units irreparably.
Do NOT store the microphone in a high humidity environment. Also avoid shocks and drops.
Warranty
The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States and Canada. KLIPSCH, L.L.C. (“KLIPSCH”) warrants
this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below) for a period of ve (5)
years from the date of purchase. During the Warranty period, Klipsch will repair or replace (at KLIPSCH’s option) this product
or any defective parts (excluding electronics and ampliers). For products that have electronics or ampliers, the Warranty
period on those parts is for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. To obtain Warranty service, please contact the
KLIPSCH authorized dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of
your KLIPSCH product, it can be returned, freight paid, to KLIPSCH for repair. Please call KLIPSCH at 1-800-KLIPSCH for instructions. You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging aording an equal degree of protection.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that this product is within the Warranty
period,must be presented or indicated to obtain Warranty service. This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not purchased from a KLIPSCH authorized dealer.
You may call 1-800-KLIPSCH to conrm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased from a KLIPSCH
authorized dealer. This Warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and will automatically terminate prior to expiration if
this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due
to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident, commercial use or modication of, or to any part of, the product. This
Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by anyone
other than KLIPSCH or a KLIPSCH dealer which is authorized to do KLIPSCH warranty work. Any unauthorized repair will void
this Warranty. This Warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. KLIPSCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL
PURPOSE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from
state to state.
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Warranty Outside The United States and Canada
The warranty on this product, if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada, shall comply with applicable
law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product. To obtain any applicable warranty service,
please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product, or the distributor that supplied this product.
Notes
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3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 200
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 USA
1.800.KLIPSCH • www.klipsch.com
www.klipsch.com/palladium
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