QUINTET III SPEAKER SYSTEM 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. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. 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. 11. 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. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids - such as a vase of flowers - should be placed on the product. No naked flame sources - such as candles - should be placed on the product. PLACEMENT Before You Start ­ Some Klipsch speakers have feet and other accessories that may need to be installed prior to use. Please refer to Diagrams 1, 2 and 3 for installation. Left and Right Main Channel Speakers ­ For optimum performance, place your speakers 6 to 15 feet (2 to 4.5m) apart and at least 24 inches (60.8cm) from side walls. They may also be toed-in slightly for better stereo imaging. The listening position should be approximately 1 to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers. Refer to figures 1, 2 and 3 for connection and placement. Center Channel Speakers ­ Center channel speakers are designed to place dialogue and primary sounds so that they appear to come from the video screen. The speakers should therefore be placed as close to the screen as possible, preferably directly on top of or below the screen. Refer to figures 2, 3 and 4 for connection and placement. Rear Surround Channel Speakers ­ Rear surround speakers are designed to recreate the sense of space and ambiance that many of today's surround sound technologies provide. Quintet surround speakers can be placed on the wall directly adjacent to or on the wall behind the listening position using the foot as the mounting bracket. Refer to Diagram 3 and Figures 2 and 4 for connection and placement. CONNECTIONS Conventional Connection ­ Using 16-gauge or larger speaker wire, connect the RED "positive" (+) terminal of the LEFT speaker to the RED "positive" (+) terminal of your amplifier's LEFT channel. Connect the BLACK "negative" (-) terminal of the LEFT speaker to the BLACK "negative" (-) terminal of your amplifier's LEFT channel. Repeat this procedure for connecting all remaining speakers to the appropriate amplifier channels. Refer to Figure 4. Make sure no bare wires from any of the connections touch any other bare wires or terminals as this could cause a short and damage your equipment. Amplifier Requirements ­ Klipsch speakers are highly efficient and will work well with a wide variety of amplifiers. Due to the high output levels Klipsch speakers are capable of reproducing, exercise caution with the volume control. Excessive volume over long periods of time can permanently damage your hearing. Overdriving your amplifier could also damage your speakers. Check with your dealer to make sure your particular amplifier is best suited to your application. We want you listening for a lifetime. CARE AND CLEANING Your speakers have a durable finish that should only require dry dusting. Avoid use of abrasive or solvent-based cleaners and harsh detergents. The brush attachment of your vacuum or a damp cloth should remove any dust from your speaker grilles. WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. 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 user's authority to operate this device. 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. English WARRANTY--U.S. AND CANADA ONLY KLIPSCH, LLC ("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, KLIPSCH will repair or replace (at KLIPSCH's option) this product or any defective parts. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice from an authorized Klipsch dealer, which is evidence that this product is within the warranty period, must be presented or included to obtain warranty service. This warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident, commercial use or modification of, or to any part of this product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by anyone other than KLIPSCH or someone authorized by KLIPSCH to do warranty work. Any unauthorized repairs will void this warranty. This warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number or date stamp has been altered or removed from this product. 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 every customer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from State to State. To obtain warranty service, please follow these directions: 1. If you purchased this product from a retail store, please return this product to such store in its original packaging along with proof of purchase. 2. If you purchased this product from a computer manufacturer, please contact that manufacturer. 3. For purchases made through www.klipsch.com, please call KLIPSCH Customer Service at 1-888-554-5665. Product may only be returned to KLIPSCH after a Return Authorization number has been obtained from KLIPSCH. Returned product must be shipped, freight prepaid to KLIPSCH in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection along with proof of purchase. 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. QUINTET III SPEAKER SYSTEM CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÈ IMPORTANTES 1. LIRE ces instructions. 2. CONSERVER ces instructions. 3. RESPECTER tous les avertissements. 4. SUIVRE toutes les instructions. 5. NE PAS utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l'eau. 6. NETTOYER UNIQUEMENT avec un chiffon sec. 7. NE PAS OBSTRUER les orifices de ventilation. Installer conformément aux instructions du constructeur. 8. NE PAS installer à proximité de sources de chaleur telles que les radiateurs, les grilles de chauffage, les cuisinières et les autres appareils (notamment les amplificateurs) dégageant de la chaleur. 9. UTILISER UNIQUEMENT les accessoires préconisés par le constructeur. 10. UTILISER exclusivement avec un chariot, un support, un trépied, une console ou un bâti recommandé par le fabricant ou vendu avec l'appareil. Lorsqu'un chariot est utilisé, faire preuve de prudence pour déplacer l'ensemble chariot/appareil afin d'éviter un renversement pouvant causer des blessures. 11. CONFIER tout travail de dépannage à un réparateur professionnel compétent. Faire réparer l'appareil en cas de dommages, par exemple : fiche ou cordon d'alimentation endommagé, liquide renversé sur l'appareil ou objet inséré dans l'appareil, appareil exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, mauvais fonctionnement ou après une chute. Ce symbole indique d'importantes instructions d'utilisation et d'entretien dans la documentation accompagnant cet appareil. Ce symbole indique qu'une tension dangereuse présentant un risque d'électrocution est présente dans l'appareil. Pour réduire les risques d'incendie et d'électrocution, ne pas exposer ce produit à la pluie ni à l'humidité. Ne pas exposer ce produit à des égouttements ou à des éclaboussures et ne laisser aucun récipient rempli de liquide, tel qu'un vase de fleurs, posé dessus. Ne pas poser sur ce produit de sources de flammes nues telles que des bougies. revendeur ou la société responsable de la protection du matériel pendant le transport. Conserver tous les cartons et matériaux d'emballage d'origine pour d'éventuels transports ultérieurs. PLACEMENT Avant de commencer ­ Installez les pieds ou autres accessoires nécessaires pour certaines enceintes Klipsch. Reportez-vous aux schémas 1, 2 et 3 pour l'installation. Enceintes des canaux principaux gauche et droit ­ Pour optimiser le fonctionnement, placez les enceintes à une distance de 2 à 4,5 m l'une de l'autre et à au moins 60 cm des murs latéraux. Vous pouvez aussi les orienter légèrement vers le centre de la pièce pour une meilleure restitution stéréophonique. La distance entre la position d'écoute et les enceintes doit être de 1 à 1,5 fois la distance séparant les enceintes. Reportez-vous aux figures 1, 2 et 3 pour le placement et le raccordement. Enceintes de canal central ­ Les enceintes de canal central ont été conçues pour donner l'impression que les dialogues et les sons principaux proviennent de l'écran vidéo. Ces enceintes doivent donc être placées le plus près possible de l'écran, de préférence juste au-dessus ou au-dessous. Reportez-vous aux figures 2, 3 et 4 pour le placement et le raccordement. Enceintes des canaux ambiophoniques arrière ­ Les enceintes ambiophoniques arrière ont été conçues pour recréer la sensation d'espace et d'ambiance offerte par les technologies ambiophoniques d'aujourd'hui. En utilisant le pied comme support de montage, il est possible d'accrocher les enceintes ambiophoniques Quintet au mur directement adjacent ou derrière la position d'écoute. Reportez-vous au schéma 3 et aux figures 2 et 4 pour le placement et le raccordement. RACCORDEMENTS Raccordement conventionnel ­ En utilisant du fil de haut-parleur de calibre 16 ou plus gros, raccordez la borne « positive » (+) ROUGE de l'enceinte GAUCHE à la borne « positive » (+) ROUGE du canal GAUCHE de l'amplificateur. Raccordez la borne « négative » (-) NOIRE de l'enceinte GAUCHE à la borne « négative » (-) NOIRE du canal GAUCHE de l'amplificateur. Répétez cette procédure pour le raccordement de toutes les autres enceintes aux canaux correspondants de l'amplificateur. Reportez-vous à la figure 4. Vérifiez qu'aucune partie dénudée de fil de raccordement ne touche une borne ou une partie dénudée d'un autre fil car cela pourrait provoquer un court-circuit et endommager le matériel. Caractéristiques de l'amplificateur ­ Les enceintes Klipsch offrent un rendement élevé et peuvent fonctionner correctement avec une grande variété d'amplificateurs. Le réglage du volume doit être effectué avec précaution car les enceintes Klipsch peuvent fournir une forte puissance acoustique. Un volume excessif pendant de longues durées peut endommager l'ouïe de façon irréversible. L'utilisation d'une puissance d'amplification excessive peut aussi endommager les enceintes. Adressez-vous au revendeur pour vérifier que l'amplificateur utilisé convient à l'application. Nou ...