Klipsch Synergy Subwoofer Owners manual

SUBWOOFER

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.

PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience

10.
receptacles, and the point where it exits 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.

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

Conventional Speaker Wire Connections – Using 16-gauge or larger speaker wire, connect the
RED “positive” (+) terminal of your amplifier’s LEFT channel to the RED (+) terminal of your
subwoofer’s LEFT channel input (“HIGH LEVEL IN”). Connect the BLACK “negative” (-) terminal of
your amplifier’s LEFT channel to the BLACK “negative” (-) terminal of your subwoofer’s LEFT
channel input (“HIGH LEVEL IN”). Repeat this procedure for connecting your amplifier’s RIGHT
channel to your subwoofer’s RIGHT channel input (refer to Figure 4). Take care to make sure that
no bare wires from any of the connections touch any other terminals as this could cause a short
and damage your equipment.

“HIGH

LEVEL OUT” – This passes the “HIGH LEVEL IN” signal out to your left and right speakers

with frequencies below 100Hz removed.

“LINE IN/LFE”
a general purpose input f
surround electronics.

“LOW P
cutof
level are filtered out,

“GAIN”
output level of the subwoofer to the main speakers.

“PHASE” 0/180 – This control is used to acoustically match the subwoofer’s output to your main
speakers. Select the position, either 0˚ or 180˚, in which your subwoofer has more output at the
listening position.

“POWER” ON/OFF– In the “ON” position, the subwoofer will remain “on” constantly or can turn
“on” and “off” automatically when the “AUTO/ON” circuit is engaged (see “AUTO/ON”). In the
“OFF” position, the subwoofer will remain “off” until the switch is manually turned back to the
“ON” position.

AUTO/ON – When the main “POWER” ON/OFF switch is in the “OFF” position, this switch has no
affect on the subwoofer. When the main “POWER ON/OFF” switch is in the “ON” position, this
switch allows the auto circuit to be engaged. When this switch is in the “AUTO” position, the
subwoofer will automatically turn “on” when it senses a signal. It will automatically turn “off” after
20 minutes with no signal. When this switch is in the “ON” position, the subwoofer will remain “on”
as long as the “POWER” ON/OFF switch is in the “ON” position.

– This input is filtered by the built-in “LOW PASS” (LP) crossover and is designed as

or the subwoofer. It accepts the LFE signal output of your digital

ASS” (LP) CROSSOVER – The crossover allows the user to select the upper-frequency

f of the subwoofer

– This control serves as an overall volume control for the subwoofer. It is used to match the

. The frequency is selectable from 40-120Hz. Frequencies above the set

allowing you to blend the subwoofer’s output with that of your main speakers.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

NOT OPEN

DO

WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. There are 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 users
authority to operate this device.

POSITIONING

Klipsch powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce deep bass and deliver the impact tha
makes your movies and music come alive. For optimum performance, place your subwoofer in a
corner of the room on the same wall as your front channel speakers. (refer to Figures 1 and 2).
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.
settings to find the one tha
subwoofer’s location, keep in mind that you will need to connect the subwoofer’s built-in amplifier
to an

CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

Optimal Connections – Klipsch Synergy Powered subwoofers can be connected to the subwoofer
output of your electronics via the RCA jack inputs (“LINE IN”) on the subwoofer’s rear panel (refer
to Figure 3).
For more information on the controls mentioned in this manual and on bass management, see
your dealer or visit www.klipsch.com.

YOUR SYNERGY SERIES SUBWOOFER

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LEVEL IN”).

tor– Klipsch Synergy powered subwoofers have an LED on the bottom of the front panel

LED indica
that indicate the status of the built-in amplifier. The LED will light red when the amplifier is in

y mode and blue when the amplifier is on and receiving a signal.

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AND CLEANING OF

CARE

Your subwoofer has a durable vinyl 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.

YOUR POWERED SUBWOOFER

WARRANTY — U.S. AND CANADA ONLY

arranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States or Canada.

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The
KLIPSCH, L.L.C. ("KLIPSCH") warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below) for a period of five (5) years from the date of

Warranty period, KLIPSCH will repair or replace (at KLIPSCH’s option) this

During the

purchase.
product or any defective parts (excluding electronics and amplifiers). For products that have
electronics or amplifiers, the Warranty on those parts is for a period of two (2) years from the

te of purchase.

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To obtain Warranty service, please contact the KLIPSCH authorized dealer from which you
purchased this product.

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 included 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