Klipsch Palladium 5.1 User Manual

Palladium 5.1

Cinematic Sound

System

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Palladium 5.1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Palladium 5.1 Surround System. This speaker system consists
of one subwoofer and five satellite speakers and was especially designed for the
reproduction of 5.1 Dolby-Digital Surround Sound.

The Universal Dolby Digital Audio Decoder is an ambivalent audio entertainment system,
using Dolby Digital™, to give you a sound experience in cinema quality.

The Universal Dolby Digital Audio Decoder enables you to turn any audio system, like a
television set, a video recorder, a CD-Rom drive, DVD player, Laser disk player, stereo
receiver, boom box, PC and video consoles (Nintendo“, Sony PlayStation“, SEGA“) into an
advanced multimedia centre. The LCD display gives you full control of all functions. The
Universal Dolby Digital Audio Decoder lets you enjoy the cinema atmosphere at home with
real Dolby sound. This means: AC-3 sound effects from the separated sound tracks of the
Audio Storm Version 5.1 – right in your living room!

Package contents

•Universal Dolby Digital Audio Decoder Box

•Remote control

•Subwoofer

•5 Satellite speakers

•DC power plug for the decoder / subwoofer (DC 12V, 0,5 A)

•Audio connection cable: 9 poles

•Audio connection cable S/PDIF (coaxial)

•1 jack plug to 2 RCA/Cinch

•Instruction manual

If one of these parts should be missing, please refer to your local dealer.

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Installation

Connect the system according to the figure above to your sound source.

Connection of the speakers

Connect the speakers according to the figure above to the subwoofer.

Connection of the decoder

A: Analog G9 output to woofer (L, R, SL, SR. CENTER and SUBWOOFER channels)

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B: Analog stereo input (additional connection of a 2 channel stereo source)
C: Optical cable S/PDIF input (digital input)
D:Switch for optical or coaxial S/PDIF input
E:Coaxial cable input S/PDIF (digital input)
F: DC12V power plug (coming from the woofer)

Technical specifications

•Magnetically shielded speakers (for use with a monitor or television set)

•Integrated amplifier

•Power indicator

•Input: Audio

-Analog: Stereo

- Digital: S/PDIF out (coaxial)

- Optical: Optical fibre

•Output: G9: L, R, SL, SR, C, Subwoofer channels

•Phone Jack:

- Line ( front left and right channels)

- Surround (rear SL, SR channels)

- Subwoofer channel

- Center channel

•Power adapter: AC 230V
Input decoder / Output subwoofer; DC 12V, 0,5A

Button description

POWER On/off switch. Pressing the button will activate or deactivate the Dolby Digital

System after one second. During this time the unit starts an auto test and resets the default
configuration.
MODE This button activates the decoder’s setting mode. Press the button several times
until the part of the LCD display, you want to configure begins to flash. The Enter button
allows you to confirm your settings and exit the setting mode

ENTER This button enables you to confirm your settings and to exit the setting mode
TEST/Up Serves as up-button in test mode and to activate the speaker’s test program
MUTE/DOWN: Down button in setting mode to muffle the speakers

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Description of LCD display

As shown in the figure, the LCD indicates all functions and possibilities. Some functions
are only visible under certain circumstances.

Input:
Indicates if the sound signal is analog or digital. When the signal is digital, the „Digital
mode“ sign lights up and shows if the signal is Surround (AC-3) or Stereo (PCM)..

Surround mode

Gives information about the used surround signal. When the function Pro Logic Auto On is
activateed, AC-3 or Pro Logic will be automatically detected.

Mute

Flashes up when „Mute“ is selected. During execution of test function „Test“ will flash up.

Speaker mode

Indicates the chosen speaker mode.

Volume

Indicates the chosen volume.

Balance

Indicates the settings for balance.

Delay

Indicates the eventually chosen value for time delay of the surround speakers.

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The remote control:

a: POWER on/off
b: TEST on/off
c: MUTE on/off
d: To increase volume (volume balance ) and delay.
e: To reduce volume (volume balance) and delay.
f: SURROUND MODE selection
g: Reset, sets the device to default setting
h: Pro Logic Auto-ON
i: INPUT MODE selection
j: DELAY setting
k: BASS enhancement/normal
l: Speaker Mode selection for selecting the number of speakers
m: Volume Balance adjustment

Operating the device (Decoder):
Default System Configuration:

The default configuration will be reset automatically whenever you remove the power-plug
(not by simply switching off the unit). Note that the AC-3 and PCM functions of the
DIGITAL MODE depend on the quality of the audio output.

Audio Input Setting:

With Input (on remote control) you adjust if the input signal is analog or digital. DIGITAL­MODE will be detected automatically for digital audio sources. When using an analog
signal, please choose „Analog“

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You can make this setting on the decoder by using the „Mode“ button. Press „Mode“ until
the Input window flashes up, than use the Up and Down buttons to choose between digital
and analog.
In case you have chosen AC-3 the display shows „Pro Logic Auto On”. This means, the
decoder detects automatically a coming Pro Logic Signal and changes to Pro Logic Mode.
By pressing the „Pro Logic Auto On“ button on the remote control you can deactivate this
function, but we recommend you to leave this function activated

Speaker configuration:

The Palladium system supports 4 kinds of speaker configurations and 2 kinds of bass
management for the Dolby Digital System. The following figures serve as examples

1. Speaker Mode 1: Two Speakers + Subwoofer

A. Bass Management: Configuration 1

B. Bass Management: Configuration 2

2. Speaker Mode 2: Three Speakers + Subwoofer

A. Bass Management: Configuration 1

B. Bass Management: Configuration 2

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3. Speaker Mode 3: Four Speakers + Subwoofer

A. Bass Management: Configuration 1

B. Bass Management: Configuration 2

4. Speaker Mode 4: Five Speakers + Subwoofer

A. Bass Management: Configuration 1

B: Bass Management: Configuration 2

We suggest the following steps to setup Universal Dolby Digital Decoder speaker mode:
Step1:Conform your speaker numbers and position by TEST function
Step2:Confirm your audio device output is digital (AC-3 or PCM)

and then setup INPUT mode correctly.
Step3:Playing your audio device.
Step4:Listen and feel, try to change bass configuration 1 or bass

Configuration 2 by pressing the Bass button on your remote

controller (In Speaker Mode).

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Setup delay

With delay the time difference between arriving signals will be compensed. The time
difference can occur if the speakers are positioned in different distances to each other..

Setting of Delay on decoder and remote control

Press mode button until Delay, SL (Surround Left) and SR (Surround Right) flashes up. By
using the Up and Down buttons you can set the desired value. You can make the same
settings for the center speaker by repeating this procedure (Delay and C (Center speaker)
have to flash up.

Troubleshooting

Note: These tests assume the amplifier is working correctly.

No sound

Doublecheck the connection.
Choose the right audio source (digital/analog)
Increase volume

Low sound

Turn bass to correct level
Doublecheck the speakers.

Buzzing sound

Check the speakers for rustling

Too much treble and bass

Doublecheck the balance positon, maybe one speaker isn’t connected correctly.

In case of technical problems, don’t hesitate to contact our technical support. Please finde
the number on the back side of the manual.

Please note:

Do not store the unit in direct sunlight or extreme temperatures as this may dmage the
components.
Do not open the unit. Maintenance and service should be done by qualified personnel only
Be careful not to spill any liquids on the unit, as this may damage the components.
Do not expose any pressure on the grids of the speakers as this may damage them.
Clean the unit with a dry cloth only

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Warranty information

This product is warranted for the period of two years parts and labor from the original date
of purchase against defective materialsand workmanship. In the event that warranty service
is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchases, or
contact the on-site service company.

This warranty covers none of the following:
Periodic check ups, maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and
tear.
Cost relating to transport, removal or installation of the product.
Misuse, including the failure to use this product for its normal purposes of incorrect
installation.
Damage caused by lightning, water, fire, public disturbances ,incorrect main voltage,
improper ventilation or any other cause beyond the manufacturer’s control.

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Einleitung

Wir danken Ihnen für den Kauf des Palladium 5.1 Surround System. Dieses
Lautsprechersystem, bestehend aus einem Subwoofer und fünf Satelliten-Lautsprechern,
wurde speziell für die Wiedergabe von 5.1 Dolby-Digital Surround Sound aus Dolby­Digital- Soundkarten entwickelt.
Der Universal Dolby Digital Audio Decoder ist ein vielseitiges Audio-Unterhaltungssystem,
das Dolby Digital™ verwendet, um Ihnen Hörgenuss in Kinoqualität zu bieten.
Der Universal Dolby Digital™ Audio Decoder ermöglicht es Ihnen, jedes beliebige Audio
System, wie etwa TV, Videorecorder, CD-Rom Laufwerk, DVD-Player, Laser Disk Player,
Stereo Empfänger, Boom Box, PC und Spielkonsolen (Nintendo“, Sony PlayStation“,
SEGA“) in ein leistungsstarkes Multimedia-Center zu verwandeln. Die LCD Anzeige gibt
Ihnen dabei die volle Kontrolle über alle Funktionen. Mit dem Universal Dolby Digital“
Audio Decoder können Sie sich die Sound-Atmosphäre eines großen Kinos nach Hause
holen - den wahren Dolby Sound.

Inhalt des Paketes

•Universal Dolby Digital Audio Decoder Box

•Fernbedienung

•Subwoofer

•5 Satelliten Lautsprecher

•DC Netzanschluss für den Decoder / Subwoofer (DC 12V, 0.5 A)

•Audio-Verbindungskabel: 9-polig /9-polig

•Audioverbindungskabel S/PDIF (koaxial/optisch)

•1 Klinkenstecker auf 2 RCA/Cinch

•Bedienungsanleitung

Sollte eines dieser Teile fehlen, wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Fachhändler.

Palladium 5.1

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