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.
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.
Make a request for inspection, and follow their instructions for evaluation. Be sure
to keep the product’s original shipping carton.
POSITIONING YOUR SW 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 (Refer to Figure 1). Please note that room placement can have a dramatic effect upon the performance of your powered subwoofer.
Corner placement, as suggested above, will increase the amount of bass output,
while 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 different placement
options and control settings to find the one that best suits your particular room and
taste. When choosing your subwoofer’s location, keep in mind that you will need to
connect the subwoofer’s built-in amplifier to an AC power outlet.
The SW-311 powered subwoofer features “Adaptive Room Correction™”
This Klipsch patented technology (US Patent 7,529,377) 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 first
sound like a reduction in bass quantity, the benefit is a much higher quality bass
reproduction featuring audibly faster transient response and more noticeable extension of extremely low frequency program material. (See the “Room Correction”
section of this manual).
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: Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
WARNING: No naked flame sources – such as candles – should be placed on the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this
equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the AC Voltages listed on the back
panel or included power supply of the product. Operation from other voltages other than those
indicated may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the products warranty. 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.
CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: Ensure that the subwoofer is unplugged from the AC wall outlet before
making any connections.
“LINE IN” - Most of today’s surround receivers (and pre-amplifiers) have a line level
subwoofer output labeled Subwoofer Pre Out, Sub Out, SW Out, etc. If you have
this output, connect one end of a subwoofer cable to it and connect the other end
of the cable into the subwoofer line input labeled LEFT/LFE. This connection allows
the subwoofer to operate with both music and surround sound movies (refer to your
receiver manual). In absence of a subwoofer output on your receiver, as an alternative hookup, you can connect Left and Right channel Pre-Amp Outputs from your
receiver (if provided) to the Left/LFE and Right input on the subwoofer.
“LINE OUT” - This jack can be used as an alternate method of connecting a
second subwoofer to your system. Use high quality, shielded cables for these
connections.
CONTROLS
CAUTION: Place the equipment near a main power supply outlet and make sure that you can
easily access the power breaker switch.
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 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.
All of the subwoofer’s controls, and changes to control settings, are accessed
through the key pad and display on the top of the subwoofer’s cabinet.
• Use the (UP) or (Down) key to scroll through the list of control options.
• Use the (Left) or (Right) Key to make adjustments to a given control setting
• Use (Enter Key) when the appears on the display to store and recall
custom settings or to lock the keypad
• After adjusting the individual control parameters for “Volume”, “EQ Mode”,
“Lowpass”, “Lowpass Slope” and “Phase”, your settings can be stored in one
of Five user memories (“Movie”, “Music”, “Night”, “User 1” and “User 2”). This
allows for global recall of all of the above settings to tailor the subwoofer’s
performance to compensate for differing source material and uses.
• The display backlighting will turn off 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.
• If the display is in standby mode, the initial key pressed will turn on the display
backlighting. The second key pressed will initiate a control adjustment or the
selection of another mode.
• In periods of low humidity, it is possible that a static electricity discharge to
the subwoofer may cause a momentary interruption in the subwoofers output
or changes to the LCD display content. Any display content errors will be corrected when the screen changes modes.
“Volume” - Use the Left/Right keys to adjust the subwoofer’s volume level to
match the output of your main speakers. Press and hold (or press and release)
the Left key to decrease the subwoofer’s volume. Press and hold (or press and
release) the Right key to increase the subwoofer’s volume to the desired level.
From this screen press the down key to access other control settings.
“Recall Settings:” - This screen is used to select any one of five user defined
memory presets titled “Movie”, “Music”, “Night” “User 1” and “User 2”. Use the
Left/Right keys to select the desired group of stored control settings and press the
Enter key to apply them. “Settings Recalled!” will then be displayed. During
initial setup, skip this screen until all other initial control adjustments have been
made. If nothing has been saved in the selected preset the display will read “Preset
Empty.” From this screen press the down or up key to access other control settings.
“EQ Mode:” - This screen is used to select two different Bass emphasis settings,
titled “Punch” and “Depth”. They are designed to complement different 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
keys to select the desired EQ setting. From this screen press the down or up key
to access other control settings.
“Room Correction On / Off” - This screen indicates whether the “Room Correction” filter, mentioned below, is engaged. Press either the Right/Left keys to turn
this function on or off. This screen will not appear if the “Room Correction” function has not been activated, the “Room Correction” calibration was unsuccessful or the user memories have been erased using the “System Reset” function
described under the “Save Settings” section of this manual.
Left/Right keys to select the desired filter 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 and the
placement of the speakers and subwoofer in the room. From this screen press the
down or up key to access other control settings.
“Phase” - This screen is used to adjust the subwoofer’s acoustic phase to match
that of your main speakers. Use the Left/Right 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 low pass 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 settings. From this screen press the down or up key to
access other control settings.
“Room Correction” - This screen is used to activate the automatic room correction 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 start the room correction sequence. “Measuring” will be displayed
along with the frequency being measured and a graph of the measured sound
level. When the measurement is complete, “Analyzing” will be displayed while
the subwoofer analyzes the effects of the room’s acoustics and compensates for
them. A bargraph will indicate the progress of the correction. When the correction has been successfully applied, “Room Correction <ON>” will be displayed. If
the room is noisy or the mic is disconnected or not operating correctly, “Correction
Unsuccessful” or “Please Check Mic” may be displayed. If this occurs, check the
microphone placement, try to reduce the noise in the room, and run the correction
procedure again. The procedure duration may change depending on how much
correction must be applied. To cancel the procedure, press any key.
“Save Settings” - This screen is used to store all of the above control settings
in one of five memory presets (“Music”, “Movie”, “Night”, “User 1” and “User 2”).
Use the Left/Right keys to select the desired preset and press the center 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 five memory presets, can be
erased and restored to their default values by scrolling down to the last “System
Info” screen. Press the Right key twice to get to the “System Reset” screen. Press
the center key and all user settings will be replaced with the default settings.
“Reset Complete” will be displayed. From this screen press the up or down key to
access other control settings.
“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 floorstanding models. This filter
can be adjusted from 40Hz to 150Hz, as required, or defeated if the low pass
filter function is being performed by your system’s electronics. Use the Left/Right
keys to adjust the lowpass filter. To defeat this filter press and hold the Right key
until “Lowpass OFF 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 key to access other control settings.
“Lowpass Slope” - This screen is used to adjust how aggressively the subwoofer rejects frequencies above the low pass filter’s setting. This screen is not visible
if the “Lowpass” filter above is set to “Lowpass OFF LFE Mode”. There are four
settings to choose from; “18, 24, 36 & 48 dB/Octave”. The higher the number the
more the upper frequencies are removed from the subwoofer’s output. Use the
“Disp Brightness” - This screen is used to adjust the brightness level of the
display screen. Use the Left/Right keys to select from any one of 4 different
brightness intensities. From this screen press the down or up key to access other
control settings.
“Power” - This screen is used to select the various power modes for the subwoofer. Use the Left and Right keys to select “Auto On”, “Ext Trig”, or “Always
On”. When “Auto On” is selected, the subwoofer will automatically turn on when
and audio signal is present. If no signal is present for 20 minutes, the display
screen will show “Standby” and the subwoofer amplifier will turn off to conserve
power. When “Ext Trig” is selected, the subwoofer will turn on when a 12v trigger
signal from a receiver or other source is detected at the “Trig In” jack on the
rear panel. If 12V is not detected for 1 minute, the subwoofer display will show
“Standby” and turn the amplifier off. In the “Always On” mode, the subwoofer will
remain on as long as AC mains power is connected. From this screen, press the
up or down keys to access other control settings.
“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 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 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.
“System Info” - This screen is used to access the “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 OFF 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.
CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR POWERED SUBWOOFER
Your subwoofer has a durable black satin finish that should only require dry dusting or cleaning with a dry cloth. Avoid the use of abrasive or solvent-based cleaners and harsh detergents. The brush attachment of your vacuum should remove
any dust from your subwoofer enclosure.
FCC AND CANADA EMC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
“IR Sensor” - An infrared remote control sensor is included on the top of your
subwoofer for integration with A/V remote control systems. The IR codes for this
subwoofer can be obtained by visiting www.klipsch.com. A dedicated hand held
remote control does not exist for these models.
BACK PANEL FEATURES
“USB” - This computer interface allows access to additional advanced features
within the subwoofers 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 hookup. Please contact your authorized
Klipsch dealer or Klipsch Technical support for more information.
“MIC IN” - Plug the supplied microphone into this jack when using the “ROOM
CORRECTION” feature during setup. It is recommended that the microphone be
disconnected and stored in a remote location during normal use to avoid damage
from loud playback levels.
“LINE OUT” - This connection can be used as an alternate connection point for a
second subwoofer. Be aware that the signal output from these jacks is effected by
the “Volume”, “EQ”, “Lowpass”, “Lowpass Slope”, “Phase” and “Room Correction” settings of your SW subwoofer. The advantage of this is the ability of the
SW subwoofers Adaptive Room Correction function to correct the response the
second subwoofer, resulting in a more accurate response. If the secondary subwoofer is connected directly to your system, the SW subwoofer’s room correction
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, through the SW subwoofer and set the volume control of the
2nd subwoofer to approximately match that of the SW subwoofer.
• Defeat the secondary subwoofer’s low pass setting by selecting the “Bypass”
or “LFE” mode or set the low pass 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 SW subwoofer
• As with the initial setup of your SW subwoofer, listen to a track with a repeat-
ing bass line in your listening 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
SW 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 Adaptive Room Correction™ function you will
have to run the SW subwoofer’s room correction again to compensate.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Approved under the verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry
Canada technical specifications were met.
This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Le terme «IC:» avant le numéro de certification radio signifie seulement que les
spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada ont été respectées.
Cet appareil est conforme à FCC et IC l’exposition aux rayonnements limites
fixées pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil doit être installé et utilisé
avec une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. Cet transmetteur ne doit pas être co-situé ou opérant en liaison avec toute autre antenne
ou transmetteur.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that permitted for successful communication.
EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC; Conforms to European Union EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and
European Union Directive 2005/32/EC for Ecodesign requirements.
WEEE NOTICE
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed
of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate
facility to enable recovery and recycling.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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