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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device and should
be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
WATER AND MOISTURE — The device should never be used in, on or near water due to the risk of fatal shock.
HEAT — Never locate the device near heat sources such as a radiator, floor register, stove or other heat generating
devices.
VENTILATION — The device should always be located in such a way that it maintains proper ventilation. It should
never be placed in a built-in installation or anywhere that may impede the flow of air through its heat sink or ventila-
tion openings.
DANGEROUS ENTRY — Care should be taken that no foreign objects or liquids fall or are spilled inside the device.
POWER SUPPLY — The device should only be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the device.
POWER CORD PROTECTION — Power cables should be routed so they are unlikely to be stepped on or crushed by
items placed on or against them. Pay special attention to where the plug enters a socket or fused strip and to where
the cord enters the device.
PERIODS OF NON-USE — The device should be unplugged from the wall outlet when it is not in use for
extended periods.
WALL AND CEILING MOUNTING — The device should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The device should be serviced by an authorized service center when:
• The plug or power supply cord has been damaged.
• Objects have fallen or liquid spilled inside of the device.
• The device has been exposed to moisture.
• The device does not appear to be operating properly or exhibits a marked change in performance.
• The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Service—Due to risk of shock and other
hazards, all servicing should be referred to qualified personnel.
IMPORTANT! Promptly inspect your speakers for any shipping damage that may have occurred during transit. If you
discover any concealed shipping damage, please report it to your dealer or the shipping company responsible for your
product’s safe transit. Keep all original cartons and packing material for future safe transport.
POSITIONING YOUR POWERED SUBWOOFER
Klipsch powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce the deep bass and deliver the impact that really 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 for placement. 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.
CONNECTING YOUR POWERED SUBWOOFER TO YOUR ELECTRONICS
Conventional Speaker Wire Connection — Using 16-gauge or larger speaker wire, connect the RED “positive” (+) ter-
minal of your amplifier’s LEFT channel to the RED “positive” (+) terminal of your subwoofer’s LEFT channel input
(“Speaker In”). Connect the BLACK “negative” (–) terminal of your amplifier’s LEFT channel to the BLACK “nega-
tive” (–) terminal of your subwoofer’s LEFT channel input (“Speaker In”). Repeat this procedure for connecting your
amplifier’s RIGHT channel to your subwoofer’s RIGHT channel input. Refer to Figure 3. 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.
Controls and Optional Connections — Powered subwoofers can be hooked up to the subwoofer output of your electron-
ics via the RCA jack inputs on the subwoofer’s rear panel. Refer to Figures 4 and 5. This can be in addition to, or in
place of, the conventional speaker wire connections. For more information on the controls mentioned in this manual
and on bass management, see your dealer or visit www.klipsch.com.
“LINE IN” – This input is filtered by the built-in Low Pass (LP) crossover and is designed as a general purpose input
for the subwoofer. (All Models)
“LINE OUT” – This sends a bass-filtered line level signal back to your electronics. (KSW-15 Only)
“SPEAKER OUT” – This passes the “Speaker In” signal out to your left and right speakers with the bass frequencies
below 100Hz removed. (KSW-12, KSW-15 Only)
“LFE IN” – The optional “LFE In” jack should be connected to the filtered LFE (.1) subwoofer channel output of your
digital surround electronics. This input is not filtered by the “Low Pass” control. (KSW-15 Only)
“LOW PASS (LP) CROSSOVER” – The crossover allows the user to select the upper-frequency cutoff of the sub-
woofer. The frequency is selectable from 40-120Hz. Frequencies above the set level are filtered out, allowing you to
blend the subwoofer’s output into your main speakers. (All Models)
“LEVEL” – The “Level” control serves as an overall volume control for the subwoofer. It is used to match the output
level of the sub to your main speakers. (All Models)
“PHASE 0/180” – This control is used to acoustically match the subwoofer’s output to your main speakers. You
want to select one of the two positions, either 0 or 180, in which your sub has more output at your listening posi-
tion. (All Models)
“POWER OFF/AUTO/ON” – Selecting “Auto” allows the sub to turn on automatically when it senses an input signal.
It will automatically turn off after 20 minutes with no signal input. Klipsch powered subwoofers have LED’s on the
bottom of the front panel that indicates power status of the built-in amplifier. The LED will light RED when the ampli-
fier is in standby mode, and GREEN when the amplifier is on and receiving a signal. (All Models)
CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR POWERED SUBWOOFER
Your subwoofer has a durable vinyl finish that should only require dry dusting or cleaning with a damp cloth. Avoid
the use of abrasive or solvent-based cleaners and harsh detergents. The brush attachment of your vacuum or a slight-
ly damp sponge should remove any dust from your speaker grilles.
WARRANTY—U.S. AND CANADA ONLY
The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States or Canada.
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 purchase. During the Warranty period, KLIP-
SCH will repair or replace (at KLIPSCH’s option) this product or any defective parts (excluding electronics and ampli-
fiers). For products that have electronics or amplifiers, the Warranty 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 affording 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 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 1-800-KLIPSCH to confirm that you
have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased from a KLIPSCH authorized dealer.
This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident,
commercial use or modification 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 repairs 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 or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so
the above exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
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 applica-
ble warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product, or the distributor that sup-
plied this product.